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Versailles Restaurant

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17410 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316

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Versailles Restaurant
Local(818) 906-0756

17410 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316

http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/262887/encino_ca/versailles_restaurant.html

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For three star Cuban, try Versailles in Encino. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere.

User Reviews of Versailles Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by Joshua G.

4.0 of 5 stars. One bastard waiter,And one kind-hearted waiter.Pork is worth the war.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shaina G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite restaurants. I think I could eat from there about once a week. I get a chicken breast with onions and garlic sauce on top, I think it's either 7 or 8a. It's the best. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Geneva E.

5.0 of 5 stars. After living in the bay area for a couple of years now and not finding any good Cuban places, its always refreshing to visit so-cal and eat here. I've eaten Cuban food in Miami and Cuba, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by The B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Holy Shi- this place is good. I had never really tried cuban cuisine before, and this place got me hooked. I keep it simple, I order a whole chicken with rice and beans. On the side is fried bananas,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Fabiola M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I could have sworn Versailles was a loooooot better than what I experienced a couple of weeks ago when I came here with my mom. I ordered strips of steak. It came with an onion-y sauce, tomatoes,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dana P.

3.0 of 5 stars. This location is just not as good as the one on Venice in Culver City area.Had the garlic chicken, and it just tasted like straight up lemons. It was just overwhelming.Also, the ambiance wasn't so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bonita P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went to Versailles for the first time in a really long time. Just as delicious as ever. I steered clear of the traditional Cuban chicken, even though I know its delicious. I had the Camarones al...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrianne S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I have eaten here on several different occasions, but I have never gotten around to writing a review. This place is colorful and loud. Great for kids and large parties. My husband got...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by tommy l.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is legit. I followed my fellow yelpers suggestion and ordered the garlic chicken. The chicken was fantastic since it is drenched in a lemon and garlic sauce, which is really good. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had Famoso Pollo Versailles , "garlic chicken", like EVEERYBODY else. Surprise for me was that the sauce is a lemon, garlic sauce and the forward lemon flavor subsumes the garlic. The garlic's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy R.

4.0 of 5 stars. The shredded pork and chicken are incredible here. They always have fresh garlic bread waiting to calm you down. The ice tea here is amazing.I always order their famous Pollo Versailles, and it comes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Fanny L.

4.0 of 5 stars. If your lookin to try some really good Cuban Food... definitely come to Versailles. They also have a few locations in the LA area. My recommendation is to order their famous Pollo Versailles. It's so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rodolfo S V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoyed my first experience with Versailles when I went to the location on La Cienega and after dining at Versailles in Encino, it did not disappoint! I like walking in and catching a wave of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shinko C.

3.0 of 5 stars. As someone who hasn't had cuban food before, I was kind of surprised at how jerry-rigged the dishes appear. The pork dish was shredded pork (tangy, tender, yes) but slapped together with plain white...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here last night for my friends 50th birthday and had a very fun experience! The rstaurant has plenty of seating and it is very basic look. However do not come here for the decor as it is very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Trying to decide between the Famoso Pollo Versailles, Bistec de Pollo and Arroz con Pollo is nearly impossible. My only criticism -- the plantains used to be better. Other than that, it's one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura R.

5.0 of 5 stars. When your Cuban friends bring you here, you know the food is going to be good. For years I was stuck on the Ropa Vieja (so good) but have moved on to something else I've fallen more in love with,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Trung N.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 StarsAfter exhausting my tongue with American food, Mexican, Italian, French, Chinese and Thai food, it was time for a change...Cuban cuisine!The Ox tail dish to my surprise was most enjoyable...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by erika c.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food is amazing, I'm not much of a garlic fan but this stuff is good. The food comes out quick and you can easily share one plate with two people. If I had to complain about one thing it would be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went here recently and it was just as good, if not better, than the first time I went. The portions, for some reason, seemed larger. It was great - and yes, a warning to non-garlic fans: this one will...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Vong N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Shredded pork is incredible! Wash that and the endless basket of bread down with a nice glass of sangria! The mojitos are decent, but they don't crush the mint leaves. If you don't like garlic or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gail S.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you like garlic, this is the place for you. We've eaten at the Versailles in Little Cuba in south Florida and this place is as good. Definitely has a different ambiance than the south Florida...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Do you like garlic? No, I mean do you like...LOVE garlic?I hope so. Because everything is swimming in it here. I'm being open-minded about this place. When I have been here, it's enjoyable enough....
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda S.

5.0 of 5 stars. My 300th review!!!!!!! And i'm glad i get to write it on Versailles. My boyfriend and i were in West Hollywood for the afternoon and didn't feel like eating at any of the trendy places over there so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mony H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Used to go there while married. Missed a few years and now I'm back. The place is the same, the food is the same, the noise is the same. Your digestive juices start oozing just by stepping in. I miss...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kylin B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been to this restaurant a few times. They have this shredded beef dish that is yummy. The meat was so tender and delicious. As with all other cuban restaurants, it comes with plaintains, rice,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh Versailles!!! My coworker took me there for a lunch.... Food was amazing if has been said enough here. I stomach was in paradise that day. To my LadiesYummy food has a bunch of calories. And Most...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexander T.

4.0 of 5 stars. EXCELLENT FOOD.EXCELLENT SERVICE.EXCELLENT PRICE.The trifecta was hit at Versailles. Even if you have never experienced Cuban food before, it will satisfy your sense for adventure. The dishes with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jonathan s.

5.0 of 5 stars. garlic chicken has to be the thing to get. free tasty bread. great price. just dont go expecting anything fancy inside or elaborate decorations
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brooke S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Mediocre, mediocre, mediocre. I should have taken it as more of a warning when I noticed that the floors and tables were dirty when I walked in. I didn't like much of anything. Will not go back.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Those Caribbeans sure know how to cook, and cook damn well. Savory and pungent flavors are definitely their forte with their signature use of garlic, onions, vinegar, tangy marinades and sauces...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dinah O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mmmm, Cuban delights. Let me just say that I grew up in a neighborhood with a pretty big Cuban population. I've had the opportunity to eat real authentic Cuban food and I can safely say Versailles is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cheap flavorful Cuban food... lots of garlic and onions... huge portions (big fan) fast friendly service... fuck i love this place! same goes for the venice location and the la cienega location.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielsnut s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food, fast service, beer, wine, sangria! Island style!!!!, plan on leaving stuffed and having hardcore breath, most the recipes have lots of garlic, and onions!A great simple business idea that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by solomon l.

4.0 of 5 stars. i always get chicken here... garlic like no other... onions with a kick... rice which makes it rich...mmm... couldn't ask for more other than the company of a hot chick (who likes food). =Pseriously...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Donna F.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite Cuban restaurant!!! The food is excellent and the service is always good.I've tried several locations and they're all very good. Of course my favorite is the garlic chicken. But...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Derek Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. It cannot be said enough how great the food is at Versailles. The plate of choice, for me, is always garlic chicken with fried plantains, black beans and rice.But first things first, I cannot get...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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Have had better at the other locations

This is not one of the better locations. The one on Venice and the one in Manhattan Beach are alot better. Service could have been a whole lot better.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jandy V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Like I said in a review for a different cuban restaurant - any time I can order Malta, tostones, and platanos I'm happy. The place is always busy but the service is still good. The garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gigi p.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite places to eat. It's inexpensive, they serve you a lot and they have great service!It's always busy but they manage to move quickly. The only reason why i'm giving it four stars is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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Best Cuban Food in town

I have gone to this place for the last 16 years and I love it. I have tried several dishes. My favorite is the garlic chicken. Everyone that I have taken there love the food. I would recommend this place to...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tammy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Versaille is one of my favorite places. The garlic chicken with black beans & rice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Derek N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Chicken soup is awesome, worth the price of admission alone.I prefer the Beef Stew, I could never finish it at the restaurant, but left-overs were great (mixed up with black beans, plantains, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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Pretty good

This is pretty decent as far as cuban food goes. I havent had much better than this but I think they could kick it up a notch if they really wanted me to be a repeat customer. The food is pretty good. Ive...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anonymous S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Parking is tight in this small lot, but at dinner they offer valets if you don't want to walk far in heels. The chicken with garlic and lemon served with black beans and plantains with thin onions is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlie K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is cheap and good. When friends or family are visiting from out of town, I always take them here. Try the Cuban style roast pork or the halibut. The chicken is great too. Try it out and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Minnie F.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food is always delicious and very flavorful. There's nothing subtle on the menu.Sometimes there's too much of a good thing, i.e. onions, garlic and lemon juice can be overpowering on some of their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leta I.

4.0 of 5 stars. The secret to the food at Versailles: GARLIC. If you're not a fan of garlic, don't eat here. Garlic is the key ingredient in making each dish very very tasty. The sauteed onions also give the food a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Loryn R.

2.0 of 5 stars. I wasn't very happy with Versailles. I was really excited about trying Cuban food for the first time. As I carefully read the menu over and over, I finally decided to try the grilled chicken breast,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Versailles in Encino, one of my first meals after moving to LA. Good food and good memories, thus I've been back to various Versailles over time.I'd have to say the Encino location was the best I've...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by susan h.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok people, if you in the mood to stuff yourself, this is the place to go! I love this place. The food is awesome, the portions are HUGE and the prices are very reasonable. **Be forewarned - their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie G.

2.0 of 5 stars. fine. i will be the asshole here and give the low review! i had the garlic chicken which i guess the most popular thing. i found it overcooked, and the sauce was super greasy. the garlic rolls were...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Albert B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Man...I'm getting hungry just typing this review. This place is awesome. Been here half-dozen times and as much as I wanna try something new, I always get the same thing: Famoso Pollo Versailles...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Olivia J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place...I usually get the chicken with yellow rice...really flavorful. I also had the garlic chicken once and boy the garlic really sticks to you. I LOVE their bread too! By the way -...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by elsa f.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh flavor Oh fall-off-the-bone goodnessOh MommyDo we smell onion-y leaving this place! But it is too good to deny! I normally avoid onions, but I don't care when it comes to Versailles. Anything you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rod F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome place and loved the food. the portions were great and the food quality was outstanding. I've only lived in the LA area a short while, but possibly the best resturant I've been to while i was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Holy crap GARLIC! I've got this thing about not really liking to eat food that makes my mouth taste weird later. Well, hello, garlic for at least 15 hours or so. Yes I brushed my teeth like 4...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justice E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food is awesome here. Get the pork.. it's labeled as #1 on the menu. Also, the oxtail is good and so is the lamb. The sauces really make the dish.Oh, and the bananas.... don't you dare skip on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen V.

4.0 of 5 stars. LOVE LOVE LOVE the food here!! If you are new to cuban food then this should be a place to try out first. I would recommend you to try the ox tail dish. Tender and tasty! Although everytime I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Recommended only for the fried plantains

The fried plaintains are so good! They cut them in pieces about the size of your finger and they're not greasy at all. Very sweet and delicious. I've ordered the shrimp and rice (average), the pork sandwich...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert N.

3.0 of 5 stars. My Hispanic wife loves Cuban food so we ventured here on a Saturday to celebrate her son's 26th Birthday. We had a party of 6 and had average, friendly service throughout. I'm not a big Cuban food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Vampires stay clear and don't expect to have a make-out session after eating here!I like the roasted pork plate with the garlic sauce and all the onions on top, except I don't like the onions. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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The best! by Courtney B. at InsiderPages

This place has the best garlic chicken ever! I also highly recommend getting a pitcher of Sangria. Sometimes there is a little wait but it is totally worth it. The steak dishes are also yummy!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Not as good as Versaille on Venice Blvd.

Tried this restaurant - ordered my favorite Garlic Chicken/Pork combo plate. Was disappointed, pales in comparison to the same at the WLA location on Venice Blvd. Service was gruff, although the food came to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by SERGI B.

3.0 of 5 stars. went for lunch -- the food was not amazing. the agree with what others wrote that the garlic chicken tasted like it'd been re-heated. the black beans, however, were awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leif Henson M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the second Versaille that I've had the pleasure of eating. (The other being in La Cienega and Pico). Compared to the one in Los Angeles, the Encino branch was more impressive. Great service....
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Camille G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excuse me while I wipe the drool off my mouth... jk... =)This is probably the best place I have ever had Cuban food besides Felix's in Orange (which is also Cuban but different than Versailles.... but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda S.

4.0 of 5 stars. met some friends here last night since it was perfectly in between ventura and LA county. its a pretty big restaurant but has a really nice mom and pop feel. i had the arroz con pollo. it was so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vincent P.

4.0 of 5 stars. What hasn't been said about this Place?....MINTS! this place has mints the good standard red and white ones....Plus One Star!....Bread with Garlic on it OK....OK had the pork Tamales....Really good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dizzle F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been coming here for years, and I've see the decor change. But the food, ahhh, the food...So, medicine has taught us that garlic is good for you. Well then, Cubans must be REALLY healthy! If you're...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan G.

4.0 of 5 stars. yumm and yummmm is all i have to say! i ordered the shredded pork and it was delish! especially with the fried plantains, the serving size is pretty much huge...u get ur meal with a bowl of black...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great priced lunch specials! DishesBeef tongue dish is great! I love halibut, but not and never again here. And I finally tried the Shredded Beef dish -- heart it! Its probably the most...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne G.

2.0 of 5 stars. The daily specials are usually a good bet.Don't order the bbq chicken unless you'd like boiled chicken shellacked with bbq sauce.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sometimes you feel vanilla.Plain bread, some water, no dressing thank you.Then there are times you want more. You want flavors, bold flavors at that! By goodness yes, add that garlic! And so a quest...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oxtail stew!! I only go here for the oxtail stew! However, the other dishes I've had that my friends have ordered have also been very tasty. I did feel that the chicken (thigh drumstick!) came out a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jane K.

3.0 of 5 stars. yummy,...i come here and get my hearts full of onions and garlic. Woot Woot! Who wants to make out with me after eating here? Yea right! I love the chicken with garlic sauce and i ask for extra...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bb J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't care what anyone says about this place, I absolutely love it! I've been there a couple of times and each time totally rocked! The fried plantains as some call it is always so juicy and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was in LA for about 3 months and staying in Encino....when I inquired with a friend where I should get my grub on they casually mentioned this cuban place that has garlic chicken.So I head over to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Young S.

3.0 of 5 stars. After an hour of Thai Massage at Bangkok down the street, we had to take advantage of our vicinity and came to the one place in mind... the mall. Then we went to Versailles, that great Cuban joint I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kaz S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am totally unfamiliar with the valley. I'll have to find some valley yelper friends since my son started to go to an all boys Catholic school in Encino a week ago....Unless I find a carpool quick,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Janice M.

5.0 of 5 stars. great food & prices !
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here once earlier this year with a group of 7 people. This is fortunate for me because I got to try more than one dish that night, which would help me give this restaurant a fair assessment. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sim F.

2.0 of 5 stars. The first time I went to Versailles, I really enjoyed it. However, after 3 times of visiting this restaurant, I must say that in the end...the food is rather mediocre.Nevertheless, it may be the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob K.

4.0 of 5 stars. my buddy brought my gf and i here when we were visiting socal. i really liked the idea since i've had a craving for cuban food ever since visiting miami a few years ago. we shared a garlic chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been coming here for as long as I can remember. Before, the place was dark and unwelcoming. Now that they've remodeled, the restaurant is vibrant and colorful, meaning it's welcoming. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anel D.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food here is great!The good: Food & staffMy faves are the garlic chicken (their specialty) and the beef & potato stew with yellow rice (there is a $1 charge if you substitute the white rice with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marlene O.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite Cuban food restaurant ever. I don't really like rice or black beans but from this restaurant I cant have enough. They are super super good and there prices are wonderful....
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Evelyn K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This one of the Valley's (and LA's) treasures. At both the Versailles on Venice blvd and the Encino location, I've had the great pleasure to have the delicious chicken and drinks and nice, efficient...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanne R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Don't be alarmed when you first walk in and see a large statue of Jesus Christ adorned with candles and flowers. It's just an indication that you've stumbled upon a Cuban restaurant true to it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food is very reasonably priced and is quite good. I have only had the garlic chicken and barbecue chicken dishes and they were both good. The food comes out very quick. The place is right across...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by JayChan H.

4.0 of 5 stars. WOW she got a face lift!Garlic soaked carpets have been replaced with big ceramic tiles.Mirrored walls have been textured and painted with warm tropical tones.Acoustic ceilings have been smoothed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh boy are their piggy dishes excellent. & I rarely like piggy so this is really good.Also another good thing:their fried bananas. I don't care how fattening they are, they are so great and once you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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We would certainly not recommend Versailles in Encino, Ca! Stay away from this restaurant!!

We would certainly not recommend Versailles in Encino, Ca! Stay away from this restaurant!! Terrible waiters, sloppy, impolite...poor management down to the ownership. Pitiful! Our group just came back from...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I reviewed this local chain already so consider this location an update. I got the ropa vieja and beef stuffed yucca. I LOVE yucca!!! It's perfectly deep dried here. Simply perfect in every way!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jin n.

4.0 of 5 stars. You like garlic? You like lemon? You like soft tender meat that's juicy? You like chicken? You like beef?DUDE, THEN TRY THE LECHON ASADO - roasted pork marinated in lemon garlic sauce. My hubby...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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lilaguide | Versailles Restaurant Editorial Review

feels like you landed in Havana... no frills Cuban food... fun for kids and grownups... garlic chicken, black beans and rice... enough to share... quick service gets you in and out in 30 minutes, if...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alfonso E.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've found this location slightly less crowded than their Venice location, which I've certainly gushed enough about:----If I owned a private jet, I'd fly down South to have lunch here at least once a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Four hours after lunch and I'm still trying to fully awaken from the carb-and-sangria coma. They start you off with bread... deliciously soft, crispy buttery and garlicy. I ordered a hafl pitcher of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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Excellent for a quick bite to eat or a long, relaxing stay

The eclectic Cuban-style food comes quickly at this place, and the service is both humble and friendly. The sangria is delicious and the atmosphere is at once upbeat and mellow. I really liked the arroz con...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Versaille's chicken, plantains, rice and black beans as much as the next poisun. But, most likely you've already read all about this dish in the other reviews... Sooo, as not to be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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Garlic chicken by Edwin D. at InsiderPages

Need to say more.... you've got to taste this heavenly chicken. Moist, juicy and savory and ridden with garlic. If you like garlic this is the place to get this delicious garlic oven roasted chicken. Every...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mister X.

4.0 of 5 stars. Versailles was a big mistake.How could I go here the day before Thanksgiving? I'm supposed to be fasting...I'm stuffed with yummy caramelized plantains, pretty good rice, perfect chicken, amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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good chicken, better platanos

The chicken and black rice is very good, mix it up with the platanos and it's even better. Their sangria is pretty good, but a bit pricey.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ah, Versailles. How do I love thee Versaille. It's absolutely one of my all time favorite restaurants. The chicken and pork combo is the hot tip. The sangria makes me act silly and I like silly....
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by mindy s.

4.0 of 5 stars. No waiting for a table on a Saturday night, fast service, an extensive menu and great prices. I've always heard good things about Versailles but never ventured over till now. Wish I'd tried this place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Yum

Just like their location on Wilshire, Versailles offers yummy Cuban food at reasonable prices. In particular, the pulled pork is delicious. The portions are big. There are plenty of seats at this location....
menupages.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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Can't Beat Versailles

If you're looking for great Cuban food for a very reasonable price, this is the place to go. Excellent value and be prepared to bring home a doggie bag.
menupages.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa H.

4.0 of 5 stars. My best friend and I have been going here for at least 5 years. I usually order the yummy garlic chicken, or the pork and chicken combo plate; I'm drooling just thinking about it! Try the plantains...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Grendl X.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place ROCKS!!! We've been going for years and they never fail to satisfy. I even took my wife there on our 2nd date! GARLIC CHICKEN!!! (yes, I'm SHOUTING on purpose, the food is that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by arnold g.

4.0 of 5 stars. I used to have my birthday dinners here every year. Like most people, I opt for their famous roasted chicken with garlic sauce with slicd onions. I love drizzling the garlic sauce all over the rice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Chicken only please!

As a seafood vegetarian, this was a wrong place to go. I am sure their signature chicken dishes are what attract the crowds, but the various seafood dishes were less than friendly to my pallet.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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Good Cuban dishes, hearty portions

I've been several Versailles locations and have not been disappointed. Although the decor is old and the tables are ancient, I've never been disappointed with any of the dishes. The people that frequent this...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by J.J. M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mmmm, my mouth waters from simply thinking about the Famoso Pollo Versailles. This Cuban restaurant is an excellent place to have lunch or dinner. For reasonable prices, you can have some delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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Irresistable chicken by Tina R. at InsiderPages

I've been coming here for nearly a decade. The garlic chicken is to die for and the prices are very reasonable. The establishment crams people in, so it's noisy and not particularly relaxing, but once you've...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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average food, nothing too special

i dined at versailles a little while ago and ordered the garlic chicken, which seemed to be the popular item on the menu. I was expecting a flavorful sauce that lived up to the hype..instead it was more like...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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Dry fried chicken for $10 is too much

Although they do have freindly staff and the food arrives really fast it does not worth the visit to anyone who actually likes food. Very dry 1/2 chicken plate with steamed white rice for $10 is too much....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2005
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lilaguide | Versailles Restaurant

great affordable food and they don't mind food on the ground by kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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What's wrong with the chicken? by Andrea B. at InsiderPages

A restaurant where the line can be seen from the street, Versailles is a popular restaurant full of families and couples. It's a down-home Cuban environment that specializes in chicken. The last time I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Delicious food cheap

This place has delicious food at a really cheap price. I normally go for dinner and get the Rib-eye (hint: if you want medium, ask for medium rare and so on) and I always ask for their garlic sauce on the side...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2005
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gotta love garlic!

if you're a garlic lover, or a cuban food lover, that's your restaurant. Cheap, kitch 70s decor with mirrors and friendly staff... did I mention the excellent Cuban Food, it's a must.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2004
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Great Chicken

We tried this place a few weeks ago, due to suggestions from friends as well as posts read here. We agree with thoses placing a positive review as we enjoyed the chicken with onions and lemon - garlic sauce....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2003
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lilaguide | Versailles Restaurant

The space is easy to wheel around and the environment welcomes families with open arms. The menu is a bit limited. If you have grilled cheese and pizza only kiddies, you may be in for trouble.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/26/2003
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lilaguide | Versailles Restaurant

Fast service
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/21/2003
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Delicious and cheap

This restaurant has the best Cuban food most of the time you have to make a line to get in but it is quite worth it. The food is wonderfully delicious I specially like the 1/2 chicken with a garlic and onion...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2003
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FIRST TIME THERE - VERY SATISFIED!

I read one review here where someone complains about a watered down tequila shots. Also in the same review, no parking, and bad service. I was reluctant but went with my family who had their heart set. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2003
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Delicious and such a deal

so tasty so good, the chicken with garlic and lemons is so good and you won't find a better deal in the valley for something like that.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2003
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Pretty good Cuban food

Versailles is one of those places where you get a good meal for a good price. I've never had Cuban food before, but after trying Versailles I was hooked.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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someone who knows

This is as close as you can get to a roasted pig without having to go to all the trouble and day-long ordeal of roasting it yourself and you can have it year-round. We do our own every 24th of December in...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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Boo Boo Cuban

I went to Versailles once. Wasn't Impressed. The food was bland, the drinks were bland, and the lines were long. Skip it.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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Down home Cuban Food!!!!

This is the closest I've had to mom's cooking. I grew up on picadillo, ropa vieja, palomillo steak and arrooz con pollo. They have it all, and friendly staff. The chicken special is to die for and is served up...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2003
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GO HERE TODAY

Versailles food is very authentic and very good and very MUCH worth the money. It's a good date restaurant...especially if you're on a budget.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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DON'T ASK FOR TEQUILA SHOTS

Approximately amonth ago I was convinced by some friends to go to Versailles, I was expecting true Cuban food, what I found was a rude waiter, very commercialized food (no taste at all) and a water down drink....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2002
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A definate repeat.

I've been going to Versailles for several years and have never been disappointed. A "must try" is the Garlic Chicken - to die for. The portions are large, chances are you will have leftovers.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2002
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Good Value

This restaurant is normally always crowded. There is an abundant amount of garlic in their dishes, which is wonderful. Their food is good for the money. The ambience is more like a local restaurant, so don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2002
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Best Cuban Roast Pork

Simply, the best. Cuban chicken with black beans and rice is also excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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great portions

excellent for lunch or for a small luncheon. everthing is good there the portions are just right. love the bananas
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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It could be better.

If you're a health freak, meaning you can't stand unneccessary grease, Versailles is not the place for you. I've been to Costa Rica and love Latin food, and though the servings are big and the prices were...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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Fabulous Cuban Food!

The best garlic roast pork. The garlic chicken is a standout. The marinade they use is "to die for" and you can now purchase a bottle for home use. Huge portions are generous! No frills atmosphere. Fast...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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Awesome Food!

Great value and very good food. The plantains in combination w/ the chicken, onions and garlic are incredible. I recommend the Sangria as well!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2002
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Great introduction to Cuban food!

Wonderful menu, friendly service. Highly recommend this place - try it, you won't regret it.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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AOL CityGuide

a cuban chain offering casual, authentic dining...
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Epinions

great food, cheap prices--you can't go wrong with versailles!
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