Mima's Taste of Cuba

Best ropa vieja I've ever had - bar none!It came in a cute little caldero and was packed with flavors.The kids had empanadas with cheese and it came with guava dip/salsa. My wife got the pica kos bowl and it hit the spot!We both had sangria which completed the vibe.The maduros and tostones were perfectly made.Highly recommend!!

Great little spot for Cuban cafes and cocktails, but also has a good selection of sandwiches too. The real star of the show are the empanadas, particularly the beef ones. One of the better empanadas you'll find in the city, albeit they can be on the oily side. The chorizo and cheese one was a little disappointing too, I'd stay away from that one, the chorizo didn't taste right. Service was super fast too! Our server was cordial and really helpful. Super affordable prices too. We were out on the patio and it was beautiful, be warned that it can be noisy sometimes when it's busy, and how it's right next to Irivng Park Road too. I'll definitely be back again to try their sandwiches.

Such a vibrant spot to grab some delicious cuban food. I can tell this place gets busy in the summer because they have a decent patio size outside.Came here for CRW '24 and honestly the lunch menu is a steal. You get 3 courses + a cocktail/beer of your choice. The beef empanada was so good - and they give you 2! I was only expecting to get one. I then chose the lechon jibarito with a side of rice & beans and the serving was basically full size, there was no way I was ganna finish everything. The jibarito was good but I've had better. I should've gotten the cubano instead. For dessert, I got the coconut flan which was light and refreshing.Overall I would stop by again for takeout maybe. The music inside was blasting, making it hard for people to talk to each other. Also my server could've at least cracked a smile but maybe he was just having a bad day. He also forgot my cocktail but I let it slide.

Tried this place for lunch today. The exterior of the restaurant is bright and colorful! Very eye catching. They have outdoor seating which is great for summertime Chi weather! The staff was very attentive and didn't keep us waiting for anything. We ordered shrimp empanadas to start, they were well seasoned and delicious! I ordered a chicken jibarito for my meal, the chicken was juicy and flavorful, toppings were fresh, and the plantains were cooked perfectly. I enjoyed the meal very much! My friend ordered the steak sandwich and also said it was delicious. We ordered mango mezcal, my daughter didn't care for the flavor of the mezcal, it was ok but yea the combination wasn't what I'd prefer. But overall a great meal, great ambiance and great service! Would definitely recommend and will return!

I have passed this place up so many times, I finally decided to try it out...I'm glad I did!! This place has amazing ropa vieja, tostones & really good mojitos ! They have a really nice patio that is even lit up at night which makes for a great ambience for a late night drink...like their passion fruit mojitos! Interior of restaurant is very lively with bright colors and great music that reminds you of the Caribbean...They also have a cool mural outside that wasn't quite finished yet...I would definitely recommend trying this place out!

First visit to Mima's. Was seated quickly on the outside patio on this cool summer evening. Very friendly staff and cool vibe. We started with empanadas, one chicken and one beef. Both were very delicious. My wife got the steak jibarito which she said was really good. I got the Pan de Bistec. The steak was well seasoned and delicious. The bread was pillowy soft and not overly crisp. Just right. We also shared the rice and beans and maduros. Both were excellent. We will definitely be back to try the Cuban sandwich and Ropa vieja.

My sister is a new grandma and she goes by the name "Mima" so of course we had to check out this restaurant! I had the Shrimp Jibarito and Papa Fritas. Everything was delicious! Kinda messy but in a good way. I also tried the beans and rice. Seasoned very well. The mural is dope! I didn't take much pictures of it because other patrons have already plus I was mostly focused on eating. This makes me want to visit Cuba and see all it has to offer.

Food was INCREDIBLE! I haven't had Cuban food in so long. The servers were very nice and friendly, explained everything to me. We went for restaurant week and they had a very nice selection for $25. Their sangria is some of the best I have ever had. The chicken and bedf empanadas were incredible. The steak jibarito was amazing as well. I don't like the cheese they use so next time I'm going to ask for no cheese. But I will be back. Their food is amazing!

The food was AMAZING. Wish they would've mentioned the extra fee on credit card purchases but wasn't informed until after I was charged.

This was my first time at the establishment. The food was excellent. I had a cuban sandwich and two beef empanadas, and all was wonderfully flavourful. I had to stop myself from ordering more. The service was great. An indoor/outdoor eatery. I will definitely return more often . There goes my waistline.