Guava's Cuban Cafe

Great spot with great food! Upon entering, we were greeted and seated. Going in for the first time, I wanted to try a variety of dishes and proteins. It was a nice day outside, so we sat outside and enjoyed the outdoor decor. The Cuban Sampler was excellent! Everything was prepared and cooked well! The croquettes are outstanding, great texture and crunch! The potato was delicious, as was the tamal. The Ropa Vieja was stellar - the meat was fork-tender and the meat seasoned throughout (not just relying on the sauce). The Paella Valenciana was also delicious-- both the rice and proteins cooked and seasoned well. Highly recommend and will definitely come back!

The most impressive part of our first visit may have been the server - one person for the whole place to take orders, serve drinks, serve orders, clear tables, and check on guests. Only a few tables available around 7pm on a Monday night, so we had to wait at each step. Not being familiar with Cuban food, uncertain if this isn't our style, it's an acquired taste, or we ordered the wrong mix? We may need another visit to decide. Food tasted rich and didn't realize how many fried options came with the Cuban Sampler. Favorites were the croquetas and the chips and dip. Also got the Chicharron de Pollo with Patatas Bravas since they were out of plantains. The chicken was good, however the crispy texture meant I could only eat a few pieces before wanting a different texture. The favorites from that order ended up being the rice and beans. Everything tasted fine, but my partner and I wanted more flavor. No hot sauce was a surprise, we kept wishing for more spice.

Stopped here for their date night paella special. Had a reservation and we were seated right away. Parking is not too bad to find and the place was popping. We had called earlier to see if they could do the seafood paella without the chorizo (since we don't eat pork) and they said that wouldn't be a problem. We ordered their special, lobster bisque and yuca fries for apps, mushroom and Valencia paella for entrees and a white and red sangria for the drinks. The bisque was good and the yuca fries were great with a nice sauce to go with it. The sangrias were great and refreshing. The mushroom paella was really tasty and had a nice little spice to it. Unfortunately they couldn't do the other paella without the chorizo but they were able to substitute it. So I chose the picadillo which was quite tasty with the ground beef and black beans cooked well. The flavors melded well together. The ambience of great with very cool vibes. They had a live flamenco music and a dancer. It was warm and cozy with a festive atmosphere. We will be going there again.

Guava's Cuban Cafe is a cozy, welcoming restaurant that is typically first-come for tables. We were able to make a reservation for our larger group, which was nice, but we were asked to leave after 1 hour when another group with a reservation came in. It was unclear if there should have been multiple reserved tables vs just one, or if we missed the memo that we only had an hour for our group. The food was delicious and I love knowing there is somewhere I can get my tostones fix!

Really easy counter service, and a large menu that leaves options for everyone. I love the Aqua Frescas!! The appetizers and desserts were excellent as well. For the entrees Everything at the table was consistent and well made, though not particularly stand out. I would love to go sometime when they live have music in the stage!!

I went here with a friend and got pollo a la plancha. Originally, I was concerned when I asked them about gluten free options and they weren't sure. They talked to the cooks and the meat is cooked in a separate area than the sandwiches so I went with the bowl. For gluten free options I didn't love the bowl, but I think they have a lot of options outside of that! Parking is street parking nearby and when you order you walk up to order then sit down.

I took my brother here for a brunch while he was in town, and this spot blew us away! The inside is so cozy and cute - perfect cafe vibes or get dinner/drinks with a friend.Service is at the counter and was very friendly and quick. We opted to sit outside on their patio in the summer sun. The umbrellas have seen better days, but it's a great little patio!I went with the breakfast menu and did the vaca frita hash - so rich and meaty and delicious, very filling.My brother got the Cuban - a no brainer at a Cuban cafe! - and he raved about it. We split their Tres Leches Latte and that was spot on for flavor. Highly recommend for a drink or bite in the area!

WOW! Went here for the first time yesterday and inhaled the food because it was so delicious, that I decided to order it again today to take photos lol service was great, I got a cafe con leche and the barista came over to make sure it was to my liking! So kind! The style and the music of the restaurant made me feel like I was transported to a tropical place! It was great! Will definitely become a regular!Also, I highly recommend the rotating juices they have as well!

You have to get the patatas bravas -- the potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the sauce they come with is chef's kiss. The first time we went, they were out of chips, so they offered a side of the potatoes instead which was really nice! Everything else we've tried has been good too (the cubano, shrimp bowl, lechon asado). The interior is cute, and there's also a small patio. You order at the counter, and the service is fast.

This was so close to a 5 star for me! My friend and I went here for my birthday dinner and we got:Cuban samplerChicharron de polloSteak and shrimp Al AjilloWhite sangria The sampler was absolutely delicious. My friend and I loved the croquettes. she said that was her favorite. It was crispy on the outside and creamy inside. The pork belly was so yummy too. The sauces they gave were all very tasty and perfect for what we had. My friends chicharron de pollo was delicious. Flash fried chicken was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Highly recommend. My shrimp and steak however needed more seasoning. I'm not sure what was up with that but the sauce and the steak both needed more seasoning. It was a bit bland. I also wish I had more rice but that's just a personal amount preference since I looooove rice! The plantains and shrimp were my favorite part about this dish. Plantains were perfectly caramelized and the shrimp was seasoned well and wasn't over cooked. The white sangria was delicious though! Not too sweet which can happen easily with white wine. The service was great. They were busier when we arrived but the food arrived at a decent time. I would love to go back and give them another chance because there was more pros than cons.