amsterdam128 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 HelloLiving in California, there are not a lot of great Cuban restaurants (with the exception of Felix Cafe in Orange!) What are some of the best Cuban Restaurants in Houston? I like some of the dishes at El Meson in the Village. Also, this last weekend I was in Houston and I tried the Latina Cuban Cafe on Fairview in The Montrose area and thought it was absolutely fantastic. Incredible Ropa Vieja! Any other suggestions on good Cuban food?p.s. I also went to Spanish Village on Almeda for Mexican. I used to eat there years ago but it seems this time the food has gone downhill. Anyone else notice this or did I just go on a bad day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokieone Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 There are two more I know of that are mentioned quite often.Cafe Miami and Cafe Piquet. Both are supposed to be quite good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I took my wife to Cafe Miami when we were first married. She got sick and vowed to never eat Cuban food again (she wouldn't even try the Cuban sandwiches in Key West). A Cuban friend tells me to go to Cafe Piquet, says it's by far the best in town. He says he wouldn't take his dog to eat at Cafe Miami.Unfortunately I got that news a few years too late. My wife still won't go to Cafe Piquet, unless they start cooking something other than Cuban. One of these days I'll have to go solo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainvoice Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I think the best cuban restaurant is Latino Cafe located on Fairiview near S. Shephard. It was built in the parking garage of an old house and used to have a cuban food market next door. Opened by cuban family that imigrated from Cuba to the U.S. Has been open I believe over 32 years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I think the best cuban restaurant is Latino Cafe located on Fairiview near S. Shephard. It was built in the parking garage of an old house and used to have a cuban food market next door. Opened by cuban family that imigrated from Cuba to the U.S. Has been open I believe over 32 years...I completely agree with Mainvoice, I have been to Latino Cafe many times. It is fantastic. Give it a try, if you like Cuban food you will not be dissapointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chamo Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 There are two more I know of that are mentioned quite often.Cafe Miami and Cafe Piquet. Both are supposed to be quite good.Cafe Piquet on Bissonnet is an excellent choice for typical Cuban.... You can't go wrong there. My favorite are the Empanadas and the Ropa Vieja.I also love Bossa's food Downtown.... and the mojitos of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 (edited) p.s. I also went to Spanish Village on Almeda for Mexican. I used to eat there years ago but it seems this time the food has gone downhill. Anyone else notice this or did I just go on a bad day?Cheese enchiladas are great. rest of food is mediocre. like most mexican restaurants, they have one or two good things rest are mediocre.I took my wife to Cafe Miami when we were first married. She got sick and vowed to never eat Cuban food again (she wouldn't even try the Cuban sandwiches in Key West). A Cuban friend tells me to go to Cafe Piquet, says it's by far the best in town. He says he wouldn't take his dog to eat at Cafe Miami.Unfortunately I got that news a few years too late. My wife still won't go to Cafe Piquet, unless they start cooking something other than Cuban. One of these days I'll have to go solo.I'm with your wife on this one. Cafe Miami is not good. Piquet is probably the best out of those mentioned. For me personally, most Cuban side dishes are too bland and things start tasting the same. Kind of like bad Indian cuisine. Edited June 21, 2006 by musicman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 The last time I tried to eat at Cafe Miami, it looked as if it had been closed down. That was probably 6 or 7 months ago.Did they open a new location somewhere else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps324 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Hellop.s. I also went to Spanish Village on Almeda for Mexican. I used to eat there years ago but it seems this time the food has gone downhill. Anyone else notice this or did I just go on a bad day?I still go, mostly for the margaritas. Everywhere else they taste too sweet. The Village has never had earth shattering Mexican, but the fried chicken is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 My vote is for Cafe Piquet in Bellaire. From where I live, it's a little drive, but it is worth it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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