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Buena Vista Cuban Cafe, Houston, TX

Buena Vista Cuban Cafe

4.4
4.4
142 Reviews
$30 and under
Cuban

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
Elevated, Authentic Cuban Dining in the Heart of Houston.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (832) 831-2035
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Celebration

    $99.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    3 Course Meal Live Salsa Band Cigar Roller Midnight Toast

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buena Vista Cuban Cafe brings the vibrant flavors of Cuba to Houston with "amazing food" and "excellent live music." Guests rave about the "wonderful Cuban food and music," creating a lively atmosphere reminiscent of the Caribbean. Happy hour deals and attentive service enhance the "fun Cuban experience," making it a must-visit destination.

142 Reviews
  1. carole

    VIP

    Houston

    54 reviews

    3.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant has been here for a year and I am surprised at that. I did not know about it until recently and I live 2.5 miles away. It's in the same building as Miyako and a Thai restaurant. We were there on a Wednesday night. We avoid Houston restaurants on weekends and since we are both retired, every day is Saturday for us. The restaurant is cute and it was relatively empty on the night we went. There was one large party of youngish folks having dinner and drinks. It took more than 5 minutes for someone to come take our drink order. Not sure why since they have several waiters and other employees. The waiter was super friendly, telling us about live music on weekends etc. (not interested). We put our drink order in (glasses of wine, both reds) and waited another 7-8 minutes for that and an appetizer of plantains and some type of jalapeno ranch dip. It was supposed to also come with a garlic olive oil but did not arrive with sauce #2. Wine arrives and my wine is white. I specifically showed the waiter which one I wanted but apparently they were out so I guess the decision was made to give me a random white hoping I would not notice. I'm not that old yet! I sent it back and ordered another red, and the garlic oil dip. Another few minutes and both arrive. We then ordered another appetizer, octopus with quinoa, which was good if you like octopus. My husband does, I can take it or leave it. For dinner, hubs got the ropa vieja and mora (rice and black beans) and I ordered red snapper and mora. The ropa was good. Fish was dryish but not too bad. The mora was very bland and alas not hot sauce or salt/pepper on the tables. It also came with some sauteed veggies which were the standard squash, onions and bell peppers. very unmemorable. We ordered a bottle of Tempranillo which was nice. They did make up for the bad wine service by giving us a free dessert, kind of a bread pudding flan combo which was good. Mediocre experience. We likely won't be back.

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  2. Neysha

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was good. The food was a bit bland. I was expecting more flavor as it is a Cuban restaurant.

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  3. Magno

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I celebrated my Dad’s birthday. Great experience, our server was amazing too ! Very kind , patient & helped us with the menu choices.

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  4. Christine

    San Antonio

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and good drinks! It will be on my list to return to when I’m in Houston.

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  5. Chantal

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at Buena Vista Cuban Cafe. The food was delicious. The music was fabulous. We think we will put it into our regular rotation of fun restaurants to visit. Bravo!

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  6. Daisy

    VIP

    Miami

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place, live music; good food, gets pretty crowded so make reservations. Parking garage next door. View to music is blocked if you sit at booth. Photographer takes nice pics $20 each with frame. Recommended.

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  7. Heather

    VIP

    Houston

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time here. Excellent cocktail menu. Enjoyed the Cuba Libre, caramelo, and pineapple mojito. Started with the Cuban board. Great sampler, delivered super hot, and was very filling. We loved our entrees, too. Server was helpful, friendly, and very attentive. Can't wait to go back again.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is incredible! We went there to try Cuban Food for a party we are having. We really didn’t have any expectations. We were simply blown away by the quality of the food. It was spectacular. We plan to frequent this place to keep them in business. Oh yes, the coconut mojito was to die for. They also have happy hour all week and live music on certain nights. It reminded us of being on vacation in Miami! Now we can have that feeling more often without leaving home!

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  9. Byron Jay

    VIP

    San Antonio

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and service. Very nice for a low key dining experience.

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  10. alexander

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Atmosphere is cool, friendly staff. Food was ok, moros were barely warm but flavor was good, paella dish was dry but Cuban platter was a favorite for the table.

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Buena Vista Cuban Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Buena Vista Cuban Cafe

4601 Washington Ave 190, Houston, TX 77007

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
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