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La Bodeguita del Medio


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4.0 of 5 stars 60 ratings
60 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
12
4.0 of 5 stars
36
3.0 of 5 stars
9
2.0 of 5 stars
2
1.0 of 5 stars
1
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#8 of 190 restaurants in Palo Alto
  • Cuisines: Caribbean, Cuban
  • Price range*: $21-$30

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4 of 5 stars
labahia   15 contributions
San Francisco
Nov 11, 2009

... and the ropa vieja. Very nice restaurant, best cuban in the area. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 5, 2009

The music and atmosphere are great! The drinks are delicious, and the food is fairly expensive but very good. more

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5 of 5 stars
Sal_Minella   5 contributions
San Francisco, CA
Nov 14, 2008

Not only is the food great, but the atmosphere and music make it a unique and memorable restaurant. more

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5 of 5 stars
Terry1981   24 contributions
Palo Alto, CA
Oct 26, 2008

I love the empanada appetizer, the goat cheese salad, the arroz con pollo (with delicious sauteed plaintains on the side) and the drinks. Ahh, the drinks. My favorite is the Hemingway, a simple rum and lime concoction with a touch of sweet maraschino cherry syrup served in a martini glass with a sugared rim. Watch out for the tasty but... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Oct 12, 2008

Perfect lunch place. Cigar lounge in the back. Good mojiots. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Sep 5, 2008

You just HAVE to try their mojitos! more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 21, 2008

great food and awesome mojitos! more

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5 of 5 stars
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Aug 17, 2008

Lively cuban charm...mojitos, curry, live music. One of my absolute favorites. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Aug 6, 2008

Can't even begin to calculate the number of hours I spent there with good friends when Fenwick was located in Palo Alto. This place is the very best. Please go, and say hello to Michael and Lara, the proprietors. Wonderful people, terrific hosts. It doesn't get better than this. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 20, 2008

The best Cuban food in town. Try the tierra y mar entree. more

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La Bodeguita del Medio Address

463 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Tel: (650) 326-7762
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.