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Cuba de Ayer, Burtonsville, MD
Cuba de Ayer, Burtonsville, MD
Cuba de Ayer, Burtonsville, MD
Cuba de Ayer, Burtonsville, MD
Cuba de Ayer, Burtonsville, MD

Cuba de Ayer

4.7
4.7
1412 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin / Spanish
15446 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:30 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Come enjoy the tropical tastes of Cuba! Authentic home style Cuban cuisine where our customers feel as though they are eating home cooked meals that would be found in Grandma's kitchen. Cuba de Ayer is an ideal escape for a delicious cup of Cuban coffee, a Cuban grilled sandwich, followed up by something sweet like a slice of tres leches cake. mmm.... Bring your friends, family or come alone-strangers are simply friends we've yet to meet.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Cuban, Caribbean
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mayra Lopez
  • Catering
    We do Catering and delivery for large groups of 20 to 500 or more <br />please call and ask for Guillermo Bustamante
  • Private party facilities
    Our Semi Private rooms can provide from 30 to 50 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Silver Spring
  • Cross street
    Route 198 & Route 29
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,412 people are saying

Cuba de Ayer reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cuba de Ayer offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." Guests rave about the authentic Cuban flavors, from empanadas to ropa vieja, and appreciate the vibrant atmosphere. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant remains a favorite for its "spectacular flavors" and is "highly recommended" for special occasions and everyday dining.
1,412 Reviews
  1. Jevon

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great overall experience from food, service and atmosphere. Another beautiful evening at one of the best Cuban restaurants in the DMV.

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  2. Nelly VIP

    Baltimore49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food always and great service, highly recommended for anyone who wants to have an amazing experience meal time!

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  3. Edwin

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food. Their attention to detail is excellent. Food was great. Expensive but its worth it.

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  4. Crystal VIP

    Baltimore7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always a great experience. Definitely recommend

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  5. Annette

    Baltimore5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Cuba de Ayer but unfortunately this time I was disappointed with the service because I had reservations for 7pm and didn’t get a table until 7:30pm and only after asking if the table was ready twice!

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  6. jorge

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t go wrong with anything you order from drinks to food

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  7. MzParker

    Washington DC28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience, food, and service. The closest thing that I’ve had since living in Cuba.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Oh my the food was delicious, the empanadas and papas rellenas so good. The cuban sandwich hot, tostadito, full of meat and cheese divine. Love it!!! Best Cuban around the DMV!

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  9. Screech VIP

    Washington DC52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time for us. Food was great. Drinks were weak.

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  10. Michael VIP

    Washington DC36 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiter Abduel seemed experienced, but he royally screwed up the order, not following the request to bring the salads out before the main course. I had to repeat several times the request. He brought one salad out and had to rush order the other, which came out 10 minutes later. He also screwed up the main course for one of our diners. Had to send the dish back for the correct dish. By the time the dish came out, the remainder of our party had finished their food. Terribly disappointed in the service.

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FAQs

Cuba de Ayer does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Cuba de Ayer also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 476-9622.

Cuba de Ayer is rated 4.7 stars by 1412 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. Maryland - DC Suburbs
  5. Silver Spring

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Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Cuba de Ayer

15446 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route 198 & Route 29
  • Neighborhood
    Silver Spring
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Cuban, Caribbean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mayra Lopez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We do Catering and delivery for large groups of 20 to 500 or more <br />please call and ask for Guillermo Bustamante
  • Private party facilities
    Our Semi Private rooms can provide from 30 to 50 guests.
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