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Cuba Libre


3.5 of 5 stars 190 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Caribbean, Cuban
  • Average price: € 28 ($ 40)

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5 of 5 stars
AvalancheChief   7 contributions
Seattle
Dec 17, 2009

When I travel, whether for business or pleasure, I very rarely will not do a repeat visit of the same restaurant, and I have almost never done a repeat visit on the same trip. I can't remember anytime I've done a repeat visit on the same day! I first stopped in for lunch and was simply blown away by the... more

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1 of 5 stars
amanwhoeatsfood   1 contribution
amanwhoeatsfood
Dec 12, 2009

Plauto Gaucho. This was the name of the entree shared between my lovely girlfriend and I. It was atrocious: an entree that will live in infamy. It was magnificently terrible in a way that transcended every other aspect of the meal, every other aspect of the restaurant; every element of my evening was imploded by the foul culinary foolishness that... more

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3 of 5 stars
OrvistheDog   46 contributions
Derbyshire
Oct 28, 2009

We visited this place on a Thursday night and it was busy but not unbelievably so. We took the tasting menu most of which was excellent but the food kept on coming and some of the dishes - notably the desserts did not taste quite as good as they looked. We took a recommendation from the hotel concierge to try... more

Awesome!!!
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5 of 5 stars
cotterpf   29 contributions
tampa
Oct 12, 2009

Awesome!!! I live in tampa and ate lunch at cuba libre. It was every bit as good as the best Cuban I have had back home. I am planning on visiting their orlando location. The food may be a little pricey yet penns landing is touristy and pricey anyway. If you get tired of cheese steaks and crab fries, head... more

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4 of 5 stars
pnakbr   1 contribution
Philadelphia
Oct 9, 2009

We went for drinks and dessert and it was absolutely fabulous. more

Ehh
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3 of 5 stars
lharris583   5 contributions
Philadelphia
Sep 14, 2009

My girlfriend and I went to Cuba Libre on 9/12/09. She is of spanish descent and found it to be pleasant enough; it reminded her of the days of old. As far as I was concerned, it was over priced (she thought so, too) and overrated. We had this dish that came with salmon, steak and chicken (very modest portions)... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jun 7, 2009

the best ropa vieja!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
SaraFPhiladelphia   40 contributions
Mar 13, 2009

Love this place. Delicious food, amazing mojitos and great atmosphere. I will definitely be a repeat offender. After 10 is becomes a dance club too, lots of fun! more

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5 of 5 stars
Wendymath   36 contributions
Chesapeake, VA
Mar 10, 2009
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The outside looks like a dive but inside Cuba Libre is lovely and lively and spacious. Families, bachelorette parties, couples, and friends all seemed welcomed in this place. Our friendly and efficient waitress recommended the peach and the mango mojitos - the peach was the standout here. For dinner we enjoyed the salmon with honey-mango glaze and the lime-garlic marinated... more

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5 of 5 stars
paris7002   14 contributions
Devon, Pennsylvania
Feb 16, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I have been to this restaurant several times and I'm yet to meet a dish that I don't enjoy. Great food, great service, excellent location. The atmosphere reminds me of my childhood. Yes, I'm Puertorrican but I remember listening to the same music (guaguancó and such) at my grandparents' house. The pictures remind me of the old times: untouched land,... more

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Cuba Libre Address

10 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel: (215) 627-0666 Fax: (215) 627-6193
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.