Was not expecting to find this restaurant today. The food overall was very good. As a native Puertorican I have to be honest in my review. The rice with pigeon peas is made with long grain rice instead of medium grain. The pork was well cooked but a little bland. It does come drenched in a garlic “mojito” and that helps. The yuca fritters were good and the ripe plantains too. Overall I give it a B which is not bad for being so far away from the islands.
I wish I'd known there was a great Cuban restaurant so close by because I get serious cravings for Cuban sandwiches after having a little sandwich stand close to a place I lived in Seattle. Went here today for lunch with my parents and brother and all of our food was delicious and did not disappoint! We all opted for the half sandwich and soup combo and three of us had enough sandwich left over to take home. I had the Pollo Asado. So dang yummy! And from the looks of it the Cuban and Carne Asada sandwiches were just as good. I also had the black bean soup and loved the seasoning. Mine never tastes like that! Everyone else gobbled down the Caldo Gallego soup (white beans with spinach, ham and potatoes). We also enjoyed some delicious flan and Cafe con Leche which took me back to Europe with it's robustness. They actually then sell a lot of coffees in their shop next door, but the best find in the store was nearly a whole aisle of giant bags of loose Yerba Mate from so many different brands and cute little Mate cups and straws (sure they're called something else:-). Anyway, I now know where I'm going when those Cuban cravings flare up. Can't wait to try more off the menu-- and can't wait to have some more of their empenadas that we bought for later!
I wish I'd known there was a great Cuban restaurant so close by because I get serious cravings for Cuban sandwiches after having a little sandwich stand close to a place I lived in Seattle. Went here today for lunch with my parents and brother and all of our food was delicious and did not disappoint! We all opted for the half sandwich and soup combo and three of us had enough sandwich left over to take home. I had the Pollo Asado. So dang yummy! And from the looks of it the Cuban and Carne Asada sandwiches were just as good. I also had the black bean soup and loved the seasoning. Mine never tastes like that! Everyone else gobbled down the Caldo Gallego soup (white beans with spinach, ham and potatoes). We also enjoyed some delicious flan and Cafe con Leche which took me back to Europe with it's robustness. They actually then sell a lot of coffees in their shop next door, but the best find in the store was nearly a whole aisle of giant bags of loose Yerba Mate from so many different brands and cute little Mate cups and straws (sure they're called something else:-). Anyway, I now know where I'm going when those Cuban cravings flare up. Can't wait to try more off the menu-- and can't wait to have some more of their empenadas that we bought for later!
I have no words to describe how delighted I have been after enjoying the food of this excellent restaurant, the wonderful staff treatment and the best impossible food, thanks Andrés Restaurante for taking me to my beautiful Cuba through your delicious dishes !!!
I have no words to describe how delighted I have been after enjoying the food of this excellent restaurant, the wonderful staff treatment and the best impossible food, thanks Andrés Restaurante for taking me to my beautiful Cuba through your delicious dishes !!!
This is a laid back gem of a restaurant. Nothing fancy, but exactly what you would want when looking for authentic Cuban dishes. Cuban is one of my favorite cuisines. I've eaten it in Southern California, NYC, Florida and Central America on the Caribbean. Andres is one of the best for authenticity. Portions are HUGE. Flan is always available for dessert! Beer and wine are served along with American and Cuban soft drinks. The service is excellent. There is a large banquet room available and a Cuban grocery store next door. Parking is available on the street (I suggest parking on the same side of the street due to traffic and lack of crosswalk) or in a couple of lots attached to the restaurant and neighboring businesses.
This is a laid back gem of a restaurant. Nothing fancy, but exactly what you would want when looking for authentic Cuban dishes. Cuban is one of my favorite cuisines. I've eaten it in Southern California, NYC, Florida and Central America on the Caribbean. Andres is one of the best for authenticity. Portions are HUGE. Flan is always available for dessert! Beer and wine are served along with American and Cuban soft drinks. The service is excellent. There is a large banquet room available and a Cuban grocery store next door. Parking is available on the street (I suggest parking on the same side of the street due to traffic and lack of crosswalk) or in a couple of lots attached to the restaurant and neighboring businesses.
Wow! Why isn’t this place packed for lunch? Maybe it’s because it’s Wednesday? Maybe because you can’t tell there is plenty of parking off-street and in the multiple parking lots attached to the shared businesses (in addition to the restaurant there is a market and banquet facility connected)? It can’t be the food because the food is outstanding, especially the new jibarito sandwich and the sweet fried plantains! The service was very good as well. The atmosphere was warm and convivial. We loved the lively background music even though we don’t know Spanish. Maybe the small number of patrons worked to our advantage because we had our server’s, (Jose’s) nearly undivided attention for a great meal, great service and great atmosphere.
So I've been coming to this beautiful restaurant for some time now in the past few years and all I have to say is wow! This place is just stellar from the service, to the high quality selections one can make from their delicious menu that provides a large variety of different great tasting options that remind me of home. I'm originally from Miami, Florida and this place definitely has my "Seal of Approval" as far as Cuban food goes ? Highly Recommend to those looking for an authentic cuisine that replicates what we have down in South Florida!
It was my first time trying Cuban food, and let me tell It was an amazing experience on the dish I ordered, Macitas de puerco. The meat was cooked to perfection and had some mojo plus white rice and black beans. I also asked what yuca con mojo was and the waiter brought us A sample for the 3of us. I was having the best experience in my mouth. My husband ordered the arroz con pollo and I did like it too; my daughter ordered torta cubana and I didn’t care too much for that. My plate was a big portion I had to bring home some of that delicious meat. There are some other Cuban places in San Diego, but prices are higher bit Andres is by far the best in flavor. It is not an elegant place but food is good, prices affordable better to other places that you pay for the look of the place . I recommend this place 100%