La Cubana

I ate at La Cubana Ossington with a group of six that needed to grab a quick meal. For what it’s worth, I can confidently say the food here is a different species than Cuban resort food, and 200% better.
The room is bright and tiled, like a vaguely art deco cafeteria. You order off a concise menu, take a number and wait at a table. Our orders came fairly quickly, and within a few minutes of each other, despite the size of the group. It’s not set up for groups of more than four — the trays our food came on had to be discarded to give everyone space to eat.
You can order plates or sandwiches. The former comes with sides, which can also be ordered separately. The plates were large and filling, mostly based around pork or chicken, although there was a vegetarian option on the menu. I had the achiote roasted chicken plate — the meat was juicy, and the beans were flavorful. The vinaigrette on the coleslaw was a nice contrast to the rich and slightly salty chicken skin, although the plantain was starchy and bland.
At $ 15 the plates seem like good value — most of our group opted for them, and they were all cleaned. However, we did leave behind half a pressed Cubana sandwich that looked a little sad. I’d go here again for a casual lunch or dinner, but probably wouldn’t bring my vegetarian mother-​in-​law.

Traditional Cuban décor with friendly staff. Had a pressed Cubano sandwich with fries and a black cherry cola for lunch. Cubano had lots of melty cheese, ham, and pickle. Would recommend for a casual lunch and something a bit out of the ordinary.

I ordered the Guava short rib and it was heavenly! A modest serving but packed full of flavour. I couldnt help myself after this and also ordered the conch fritters which were equally amazing. Great service — polite and efficient — and a very clean well maintained venue. Definitely coming back to make my way through the rest of the menu.

Finally made it to this colourful Ossington joint. Had great service from the cashier to end up settling on the guava braised short rib. Meat was super tender falling off the bone, on a flavourful bed of rice and served with plantains and slaw.
Great spot if you’re looking for a quality but casual meal and don’t have a lot of time. Food came up within 4 – 5 minutes and was super tasty. Looking forward to trying a sandwich next visit.

I could easily write a essay about how much I loved the décor and design of this restaurant. I did really enjoy the food and drinks but features like the mint green wall tiles and fantastic hand painted signage elevated the experience.

Located in the hip Trinity Bellwood area, walking into La Cubana with the teal blue tile and diner seats makes me feel nostalgic for my travels to Cuba. I tried their signature Pressed Cubano Sandwich and it did not disappoint me. It was fresh off the press and pipping hot. This sandwich is the best hangover cure with a good cup of Cubano coffee.

Short rib — absolutely amazing. Rib is boneless and melted in my mouth. Slaw has a bit of luck to it. Plantains were salty, just chewy and sweet enough. Rice and beans were good. All really flavorful.
Boyfriend ordered the Pressed Cubano. He liked it but $ 10 for a sandwich seems like a lot to me.
Donuts — Delfish.
Server was pleasant. Food came out fast (less than 1 minute).

First off, they get major points for great décor. It looks like Cuba, but better. And thankfully, the food is better (at least from what I hear).
The main thing I order is the Pressed Cubano which is indeed generally a very nice sandwich. Depending on who’s making it, sometimes the mustard and pickle combo can be a bit jarring flavorwise, but it’s almost always very good. The Cuban Burger is also very tasty. A useful tip is that it is seasoned with smoked paprika, so no, your ground pork is not pink. We asked in a panic… now you don’t have to.
The beer on offer is pretty bad, and their house lager/​pilsner tastes like PBR or a bit worse. It looks like they have some really great happy hour deals (although happy hour stops at 6) which are main + drink for around $ 10. Should give that a try.
Overall, a nice place for a casual bite.

We walked in here because the décor looked really interesting and I am glad we did. The food was amazing. Having been to cuba, I had not expected much from this place but I was very wrong to think I knew anything about cuban food.
The meats were really tender and full of flavour, although the portions are a little small, you will be satisfied none the less.
I would however stay away from the conch fritters. Not much conch, lots of fritter…
Donuts are something to try too!

Great Classic Cuban Sandwich.
Went in today for the first time and as soon as we walked in we felt an awesome old school 50’s diner feel to it. We ordered 2 Cubano sandwiches and a side of fries. I thought the food was good. I didn’t love it but I didn’t hate it. I had to ask for some hot sauce and unfortunately it’s 50 cents extra. For me I think it’s the kind of place that’s great if you’re kind of feeling like a quick sandwich for lunch… however, it came out to $ 28 and we only has water. Not my kind of place to spend that much on only 2 sandwiches.

Really good went there one evening. The food is served really quickly and its quite good. The lady serving was friendly and the bartender was fixing up some cool drinks. Had a Pilsner on tap

After we spend $ 28 on a meal for two, we left to look for more food somewhere else coz we obviously wasn’t full.
Everything tasted alright, but nothing special like the other reviews claimed. It’s on the salty side, the fried plantains especially. I was a bit disappointed that when I asked if I could have no onions in my sandwich, the cashier just said no, with no further explanations to why. (My husband ordered it and I took a look– it’s probably coz the red onions were pre– diced and mixed in with the sauce. That explanation would have been nice.)
Probably wouldn’t return — not worth the bang for the buck.

This was a great nice place to pop by for delicious eats and mixed drinks. Best mojito I’ve had without a doubt. The atmosphere is very relaxed and chill, it’s the type of place where you order at front and wait till they call it, or u sit at counter and they bring it. And major shout out to the plantains, very sweet and mouth watering. Id go back for those alone. The woman working the day we went were very nice and easy to talk to. Love the décor, very bright friendly and fresh! That with the music calls for a great time.

I’ve previously had Cuban food in Cuba (outside of the resorts), and in Hialeah, Miami, and La Cubana is much more accurately described as being ‘Cuban Fusion’ rather than «authentic Cuban» food.
My friend and I ordered the Pressed Cubano Sandwich, Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder, Achiote Roasted Chicken, with two sides of Conch Fritters and Yuca Frita.
The Pressed Cubano, (a take on the classic Cuban sandwich), is made much too fancy for what is supposed to be a simple sandwich. Normally, I love Gruyère cheese and grainy mustard, but those are two very strong flavours that just don’t work with how this sandwich is intended. Add to the fact, that it’s not made with Cuban bread, I wouldn’t recommend it.
On the flip side, the Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder and Achiote Roasted Chicken plates, are excellent. The rice and black beans and fresh slaw are extremely well-​balanced and just a perfect compliment for the meats. The red cabbage slaw is one of the best non-​creamy-​dressed slaws I’ve ever tasted. I can’t say enough about how deliciously complimentary these sides are. The plantains are nice, but are seasoned with a tad too much salt. But overall, these are two fantastic entrees.
Conch Fritters are absolutely a must-​try. Perfectly fried on the outside, tender on the inside, with a great mix of spices and green onion. The yuca fritas are basically plantains, but thicker cut like fries, but here, they are unnecessarily slathered in a creamy garlic sauce.
Overall, this is a great place for a date, dinner with friends or family, etc. It’s a small menu, but it’s made well and made quick. Be warned, this is not an authentic Cuban cuisine experience, but the food execution is extremely well done.

Great pressed cubano & yuca frita wedges
Drink special today was an 8.00 Mojito
Perfect whens 34C outside!

My friends and I wandered in around 8:30 pm on Wednesday night after some drinks and absolutely fell in love.
I thought it was only Cuban sandwiches, but there’s a wide variety of options for vegetarians, people eating gluten free and meat lovers!
I had the short rib plate and everything melted in my mouth. The plantains that come with it (*heavily salted*) were so delicious! The slaw is fantastic! THE MEAT — the meat was so perfectly cooked and flavoured. It honestly felt like a homemade meal; quality meat, and produce, and so perfectly cooked. It’s nothing fancy but oh my goodness, it is incredibly delicious!
I loved the diner feel; the food came fast, the atmosphere inside is casual and the staff was so friendly and nice.
I am sure I’ll be eating here a lot more!

My friend and I had dinner here last night after walking all the way from Little Portugal and encountering many lines and places unaccommodating of vegetarians like myself. The place is no frills look and has a old school dinner feel with a little cuban influence thrown in — green tiled walls, some small booths, tables and seats at the metal counter.
I ordered the vegetarian plate and my friend got the guava BBQ plate. It was divine! I was pleasantly surprised because it was so much better than I expected. Everything was wholesome, heathy and delicious. We were so impressed that we also decided to order a cuban coffee and the key lime bar for desert. This was also a knockout — a large portion and really rich and decadent.
Aside from the food there was a nice vibe in there. The place was full, the staff were friendly, humorous and relaxed and it smelled great. I didn’t really baulk at the prices. While the restaurant itself is not fancy the food is value for money (particularly for the area). I’m definitely going to come back here and also check out their Roncy location.

Welcome to my hood, La Cubana. I’m sorry I ignored you at first. I was just worried you were a little overpriced and once upon a time I was underwhelmed by your sister on Roncy. I will sing your praises sharp and loud from here on out…
Cuban sandwiches, plates, sides, fizzes and cocktails are being pumped out speedily at this beautiful little restaurant. Get your order, grab a seat and get comfy. I had La Cubana on a soft bun and a raspberry lime fizz. I will be getting all hangover sodas from La Cubana from now on, so refreshing! A meal for two (sans booze) came to $ 30, and given the glory of the meal, that ain’t bad.
Beware: Adorable seafoam green and red touches everywhere will make you rethink everything about your own kitchen.

La Cubana offers an uncomplicated menu.
I would say it is reasonably priced compared to other restaurants on the strip.
I had the press Cubano sandwich $ 9. I’m
almost positive it was grilled with half a block of butter ., it was delicious.
My companion had the short rib $ 15 which was also very tasty. The meat was tender and the rice and beans were perfectly seasoned.
I loved the old timey feel and décor of this place.
I would come back for a late night snack or even just for coffee and dessert.

Cuban food gets a bad rap from the garbage found in all inclusives so it’s nice to see a place changing it up. I enjoyed the self serve, seat yourself type environment.
We were recommended the beef rib plate. The meat was tender and the rice and beans delicious. The plantains included were good too. We also has the Cuban pressed sandwich. Think of a yummy grilled panini.
It’s a good spot to grab a quick bite and reasonably priced. I hear the brunch is good and will be back to try it.