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Provencal flair that intertwines casual setting, flavor driven menu
Mediterranean cuisine and award-winning wines in downtown Palo Alto
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La Bodeguita Del Medio in Palo Alto is a two star Caribbean restaurant. It's known for its cajun & creole offerings. It's been awarded the Best of Date Spot and Best of Bar Scene awards. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features a full bar, valet parking, and lunch. This place is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
What a place, great unique, local phenomenal bar with brandies and rums and vodkas from all over. Started with the marinated Cheese, Stuffed Peppers with Dungeoness crab and Camerones each very unique...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. This is our favorite place to eat on the peninsula. Great drinks, food and staff. You can't miss.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the tierra y mar - skirt steak was tender and tasty, the shrimp was yummy. Also had their chowder which was very good - as were the mussel and croquette appetizers.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Either too bland or too salty. Wasnt impressed, especially for the dough. Dessert a big disappointment too. This place is not at all like the one in Habana.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever taste a victory dinner? Trust me it taste really good. THANKS DAVE!! I had this place booked marked for awhile now and since I won our bet, it was a perfect opportunity. It is a cute...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is superb. Every time I go, I have to order the empanadas with the coconut chili sauce. They are done just right and I fully enjoy them every time. The Ropa Vieja is to die for and I've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was good but not spectacular. I wasn't happy with the Paella. It was too wet for me. That may be the way they make it in Cuba but when I think of Paella, I think of a crispy layer of rice at the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for my second time last weekend. I had really enjoyed the food the first time, so I took a lady friend of mine with me seeing as how she had never had Cuban cuisine.We walked in around 7pm,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars for the cigar lounge/back patio area, staff and wine list. Way less stars for the food :o(The cigar lounge has an upscale Havana feel to it and the staff was seriously so attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch today and experienced subpar service and excellent food. My pulled pork sandwich was DELIGHTFUL as were the plantain chips. I'd love to bestow 4 stars for La Bodeguita but the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My brother and I went there for lunch today.We ordered:mojitosshrimp cevichecuban sandwichfish tacosThe mojitos were great and went down waaay too easily :)The shrimp ceviche was decent..it comes w/...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Started school here recently and since I live close to this area, we went for a walk in the neighborhood.This restaurant was definitely the most crowded and bustling on a late weekday evening. good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So delicious!!!! We started with Empanadas, my favorite item for the evening, filled with tender, spicy bits of shredded pork & a drizzle of a coconut sauce. The plantain chips were fine, not too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
texts from last night, La BdM version.(574): meet you where?(708): la bodeguita del mediocre(574): that bad, huh?(708): damn! autotext fail!Autotext fail, indeed. This place is anything but mediocre....
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! This place was refered to me by a co-worker and it was excellent. We didn't call ahead for a reservation, which would be recommended as this place does a pretty steady business. We were given...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Bodeguita Del Medio is probably one of the very few Cuban restaurant that serves both sandwiches as well as full menu of authentic entrees. The decor is interesting with photos hanging on the wall...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! If I lived next door I would eat here everyday.I'm from Venezuela so Cuban food reminds me of home. I loved the ambiance, loved how friendly everyone is, LOVED the food. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried out their lunch menu the other day and all 4 of us were impressed with our picks.I had the Pulled Pork sandwich: The meat was very tender and I enjoyed the spicy sauce. I could have done...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We started with a mojito each. Both were way too sour.I switched to a rum punch which was quite bitter, not smooth or sweet at all.The caesar salad with manchego shavings was very good. The special...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made a reservation since I read that it gets quite crowded. Glad that I did 'cause it sure was a hot spot on a Friday night during peak dinner time. The place was soothingly dimly lit and there was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make sure t make a reservation. This is one of my favorite places to eat a nice dinner. Everything I've ever ordered has been fantastic.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been back here for several years. I dunno why I waited so long. We had the croquettas. Bite-sized yumminess; spiced, mashed potatoes rolled in breadcrumbs and fried. Just a hint of spice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
never really had Cuban food before but everything they had to offer was very good and fancy looking.appitizers - ceviche was very good, crab cakes fluffy and filling, corquetas so good..dinner - tried...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love the ambiance this place exudes. it kind of just oozes a lazy, carefree aura. from the front door, you see a bar lined with glasses of mint leaves, ready for the rush of mojito orders (most of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Speechless... We were invited by friends to eat at this restaurant last night, and ended up having one of the most succulent meals I've ever had. My husband thought he wasn't a big fan of Cuban food,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I don't really know why. It has such a "locals" feel to it (you'll never find that on University Ave). The bar is great, and the food is prepared by people who care and have a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reminds me of a place for suited businessmen to relax in the evenings. The food is slightly overpriced, but at least the service is great. I'd say snag a quick dinner elsewhere then come here for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're my friend, then you know I'm a huge sucker for balls (pun intended) and potatoes. Combine the two and you get LBDM's croquetas - the perfect pile of golden bite-size balls on a plate. These...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The 1. Great service! Lemonade and water refilled without having to ask. Hostess saw me freezing and offered to adjust the temperature! How thoughtful!2. Appetizers were great. Plantain chips...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
boyfriend took me here on a date. word from him is that the tierra y mar is also very good, but we didn't order that this time. we went on a monday night, but the place was packed! i really like the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for the last lunch of the summer. The place was pretty packed, but we were armed with a reservation, so they promptly seated our party of 5 at the back of the restaurant in a nice booth....
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classy California Ave. Cuban. Tasty food and a fun atmosphere. The cigar area in the back is a nice place for a few (not inexpensive) drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent. I'm a picky eater and come here all the time. One of the few very good Cuban places I know of, this is a gem.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A last minute dining decision led my dining companion and I to La Bodeguita Del Medio. Located just off El Camino Real, the place is a little slice of Havana in Palo Alto.The bar area was lively and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Home is where the heart is," as they say. For many Cuban immigrants there is no truer expression. Forced out of their native land the Cuban ex patriot community still holds very strong and passionate...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool restaurant and bar on the southside of Palo Alto. I had the Tierra y Mar and it was off-the-hook delicious. The marinated skirt steak was cooked perfectly. The fried coconut tiger prawns were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great date restaurant for the mid-town set, with good margaritas, great mojitos, and pretty darn good food. It's a great destination without having to go downtown.
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know anything about Cuban food but this place was really good. My brother took me out for an early birthday dinner and I told him before that I'm open to trying new things because before I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite casual palo alto restaurants. Start with any drink off the specials- you can't go wrongThen ceviche.Then ropa vieja.Dynamite!
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Must say I loved this place... the Empanadas were awesome as were the Croquetas.... Got the Arroz Con Pollo and mine was quite delicious... I could seriously eat a plate of the plantanos that they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La Bodeguita Del Medio was one of the girl's suggestions. To quote Doug from "Up": 'oh boy oh boy oh boy!' It was difficult whittling down the options but we went with the Ceviche, Croquetas,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not too impressed. I got the ARROZ CON POLLO which is cuban style braised chicken, plantanos maduros, yellow rice.The chicken was a little dry and the plantains are an acquired taste I don't have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I must admit I haven't tried many Cuban restaurants, but this one has definitely stolen my heart. I brought my mommy here for her birthday dinner with a few of her friends. We started off with a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i wasn't super impressed at the entrees i ordered. croquetas ($8.50) - had better at fresca in sfcaribbean curry ($22) - well, it was just too sweet for metierra y mar ($25) - bleh
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had the paella and couple of the appetizer. The paella is huge but lack of the succulunt juicy seafood taste an texture. Food here is generally overated and a bit over priced.. I would give the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Tierra y Mar last night and boy was it tasty! Steak cooked to perfection and their roasted red bell pepper mashed potatoes are to die for. The drinks were great and the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
definitely the BEST restaurant in the Bay Area, The food is amazing, what I love there is the crab cakes, the oil they serve to soak the bread, and the lemon pie. The mojitos are amazing
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not the most authentic Cuban dining experience I've had, but very tasty and pleasantly presented. My husband had the masitas, and I had the shrimp curry dish. We also had an appetizer of calamari,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch with the office. Having been here about 2 years ago and remembering that it was just OK, I was blown away this time around. We shared the empanadas, which were awesome -- good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed the paella very much, says it serves 2 but seriously more like 4. My gf and I were stuffed after our meal. The drinks to me were a bit too sour. Our server Walter was very helpful and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place! Perfect for a first / blind date. Cozy, friendly, lively at the same time. There seems to be live music every time I go there and it is always putting me right in my Buena...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Omg best thing that I've had in the longest time. My boyfriend and I ordered the paella for 2. I swear it could of fed at least 4 people. The paella was delicious! I can't describe how well it was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to La Bodeguita a few times now and have not been disappointed once yet. I am a big fan of the Masitas (carnitas, white rice, black beans, caramelized onions, cilantro), they are salty and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of my friends have raved about this placed, so I thought it was worth a visit. Let's just say I was not disappointed. For starters, the waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
never had cuban very good., the paella is great...and their mojito's will be a good starter
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: This review is based on stuffy-nose (aka sense of taste somewhat lacking) experience.Havana Sunrise (rum grapefruit juice mint): got my delicious grapefruit juice and much needed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was in town visiting a friend and asked him to pick a good place for dinner. What a great choice! I do love Cuban food, but opted for one of their dinner salads. Very tasty, very fresh. Their cocktail...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had to try this place because it was on PA's best 2008. Cuban food is not my thing but them plantains are the bomb. My visit was months ago and I can still remember the plantains! My boss ordered us...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food was decent, but that's not what Im reviewing.Customer service needs a lot of help. I dont know who our waiter was...some middle aged guy...but he was terrible. My sister came in late because...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice and have been really pleased each time. The food is delicious and reasonably priced, and the inside of the restaurant feels authentically Cuban. I love the idea of the cigar...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my spanish class during senior year of high school assigned groups of us different spanish-speaking countries, and our job was to prepare a traditional meal from that country and bring it for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely stellar service. I organized a 10-person surprise birthday dinner with La Bodeguita and they were nothing but accommodating. I called them multiple times in the week before the dinner,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pay attention. I'm going to tell you the secret to enjoying a Cuban restaurant. Ready? OK, do a bit of homework and order something that's actually Cuban. The end.For example, if you go to this place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I came here for "date night" a couple weeks ago and really enjoyed the ambiance, decor and the food. Parking was easy and the service was above average. Our waiter was very friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great resturant. Lovely decor. Perfect ambiance for a date.Easy parking, reasonable prices, amazing food.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a double date. The food was excellent. We had croquettes and crab cakes for appetizers and the paella (for 2...which could really serve 4!). I can't wait to go back...just maybe not with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum!! We had the caribbean curry and the skirt steak....MMMMM....The curry was nicely flavored, but probably not their most impressive dish. The steak was quite rare (but perfectly so...) and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It took me awhile to find this place since the entrance is so small. It truly is a "hole in the wall."First off, the atmosphere is very nice. The decor lighting provides a very musky yet south...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been lucky enough to have been to the original one in Havana, and I actually like this "replica" La Bodeguita Del Medio better! The Mojitos here are, without a doubt, the best in the Bay Area....
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for lunch and overall it was decent. We had some bread and chili oil to munch on before our entrees arrived, but there was something weird about the taste of the oil. It was JUST oil. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delicious. I had the Tierra Y Mar and the bf had Ropa Vieja. We both enjoyed mine more, but to each their own. We also had the Empanadas to start, they were very tasty. Waitress was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! The food here is really good...I love the chicken sandwich with the spicy sauce! The Mojitos are pretty good too - and I have had some other good drinks here as well!
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! The Mojito was delicious w/ fresh crushed mint leaves. I had the ropa vieja which was quite tasty. I liked my date's Masitas better though, because I like it spicy. I'd come back just for the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to this place it was 2006 and it was my first year in California...transplanted from the North East...meaning I had no idea about any kinds of yummy foods other than Italian,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Paella is a lot to handle. Could probably feed 4 people and it's meant for 2. You have been warned.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word comes to mind... that's solid. I've been here several times, as my better half loves this place, and every time, it's solid. They have a great way of combining several flavors in to one...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome, we went with a couple of our friends and we got the booth in the back, the restaurants atmosphere is so fun and relaxing. The food was so good! For appetizers we had the shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only ever had the Tierra y Mar here (3 times!), but it's absolutely delicious. I have to give an A to their bar, as well. Strong and GOOD. Their Croquetas are wondrous as well. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks! The food is amazing! The tierra del mar is yummy my favorite! The mojitos are the best around! This place is always packed and hopping so I'd make a reservation. We often eat at the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I came here for dinner on our anniversary. Since I moved back to the Bay from LA, I have been looking for a good Cuban restaurant, and I finally found one. I ordered the Ropa Vieja...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, very good service. Plenty of parking in the back of the restaurant. I went there with my wife for Valentines day and service was very fast and attentive. The food was very good and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
of the three of us, one got the curry (light in flavor), another the shredded beef plate (also light in flavor), and i got the vegetarian plate, which was the most flavorful of the bunch. the portions...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Well it's no La Casa Del Mojito in Seattle, WA... Let's see, two mojitos, empanadas, ropa vieja, double espresso with sugar (Cuban style), and a key lime tart. I've had better or at least more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner the other night and had paella and another seafood/saucy/rice dish with lobster and mussels. It was delicious and the portions were HUGE. 4 of us couldn't even finish 1/2 of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mojito w/ fresh minto in Palo Alto? Bingo! I like the way this place makes me wish it were 85 degrees and breezy.. bring on the cuban music.. might just result in serious hip swinging! Good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Muy Excellente! 4.5 stars.A bit pricey but everything was terrific. We had:Mojitos (minty fresh!)EMPANADAS: shredded picadillo pork, roasted chilis, pepper jack, cabbage salad, coconut-roasted...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just returned from the most delightful initial outing to LBDM. Ambiance is cozy and homey, if a bit loud. The menu is intriguing and offers much of interest. Tonight I had the Ropa Vieja and my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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"ropa vieha" (sp?) is great and authentic. great atmosphere and a cigar lounge to boot. Really, really good (dam citysearch requires 100 character limit).
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The empanadas were especially good, and my Masitas was pretty tasty. Service was a little weaker than I remember, but maybe it was because I wasn't having any of the famous mojitos tonight... That...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place lived up to expectations... and then some!We had tried to go here a few weeks ago without reservations on a weeknight - no dice! We tried again this Thursday and were seated easily -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been several times and love the food - great spot to meet friends. Their ceviche is outstanding, I would pass on the appetizers mainly because the mains are good and you can save room for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!!!! I hardly give 5 stars to restaurants I've only dined at once, but I can safely say it's one of my favorites right now. I'm so glad my boyfriend (actually he was my bf during dinner..but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really can't say much about this place. I was feeling sick the day I came here so I only had soup. But the soup was pretty good. I will have to return to try the other dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for dinner for the first time last night, and I am quite impressed by their food. Even better, one should listen to fellow Yelper's suggestions!- decor: nice, chic, only reason I am...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with my family last night. It was delicious! Everyone seemed to enjoy their meal. We are chinese so we did everything family style, so I got to try a lot of the dishes. My favorite were:...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is now one of my favorite restaurants! I had the steak with plantains. It was amazing!Food is a bit pricey though - so I'll save for special occasions.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We strolled in at 5:30PM on a Wednesday night and asked for a table for 3. The girl studied her reservations book for a while, then said "I can seat you.... but you will need to move later..." Then...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My gf and I came here upon the recommendation from a friend and a few locals said it was good too. It better be...Nice Cubano estilio decor, easy on the eyes and low lighting adds to the mood. Main...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every dish on the menu is fantastic every time. Surprisingly though the mojitos are sub par, or maybe they're just not made to my taste. I prefer mine to be stronger on the rum and crisper in taste...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Creative, delicious Cuban food. Sharing an appetizer and an entree helps keep things somewhat affordable. Only complaint is the weak mojitos... but then again, most are.
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here as a group for dinner over the holidays. They were very accommodating and had appetizers ready for us when we arrived. We all got to order off the regular menu which is nice for a group....
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I passed by this restaurant numerous times walking down California Ave. It looks very nondescript outside but I decided to give the place a try after reading some of these yelp reviews. I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why haven't I been here before? Good food, fresh ingredients, large portions, fun bar (first come, first serve tables) with music on Sat night. Make reservations or get there early.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first time eating Cuban.... yum-o!!We took yelper's advice and ordered the Ropa Vieja and the Masitas. very good; did not disappoint! The Masitas is actually pretty spicy though, so I had to switch...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cuban places are hard to find in the area but this place is decent. it's more of a fancier version of cuban food, kinda fusion-esq. but it's really good. i got the ropa vieja, it was excellent. some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in Palo Alto, hands down. The atmosphere is great, service is excellent, and food is outstanding. My only complaint is that the mojitos are totally hit and miss -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO GOOD! The food was amazing and such a great atmosphere. Loved it. We ordered the Tierra y Mar and the prawn coconut curry. Both were delicious. Also we got the empanadas as an appetizer, and they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is great but the drinks are so watered down that I would advise that you pack a flask. Worst of all the signature "mojito" is seven up soda water and all of the ingredients are pre mixed, which I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Cuban food I've ever had... and I've been to Miami!!Anyway, great food. Don't pass this place up. Been there twice and both times were excellent. Apps: Shrimp Ceviche - very refreshing and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a breath of fresh air in a smog of upscale cyborg Americana.The atmosphere is truly unique, and everything about the establishment, from the decor to the menus to the smoking room in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, one of the best restaurants on the Peninsula! The food is so flavorful and the drinks...ah, so refreshing! Excellent mojitos! The Tierra y Mar and Ropa Vieja are scrumptious. And did I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this place twice now and each time I have gotten the Ropa Vieja. My goodness is it delicious. The meat is so tender and the spice is just right. The plantains are always cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
English: "Come in, come in and have a seat"Spanish: "Entre, entre y tome una silla"And back to English: "Between, between and drink a chair"The atmosphere at La Bodeguita Del Medio is very intimate...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Not your every day lunch place, a little expensive for that, but great food and atmosphere. For dinner the prices are just fine, and the atmosphere is nice. Some nights there is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You'll walk in and likely find a long line of Mojito glasses in various stages of progression along the bar. Why? Because these are some of the best Mojito's you are likely to find anywhere.After...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place looks sexy from the outside, and boasts an excellent atmosphere, so we were enticed to enter, despite the entrees looking a trifle overpriced. The wait staff were attentive. But the food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a restaurant that I will use any excuses to go to, i.e 3 of my birthdays, my friend's brithdays, date nights with my fiance, etc. You get the picture. We always end up getting the same dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a bad experience and several good ones. First the bad. I went with my lady and her friend we stood right next to employee who takes your name for the next table. We put our names on the list...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars..We headed here for a lunch today and just barely beat the rush. Small, quaint place. Service was good and fast until we wanted our check.Overall, not bad but nothing completely memorable....
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of this Cuban restaurant nice intimate atmosphere with low lighting at night with a very comfortable vibe lunch: if u want to mix things up they have great sandwiches with bolder...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Meal: skirt steak and prawnsAppetizer: croquetasI wanted to try a new, nice restaurant in the Palo Alto area, so I did a search on yelp and found La Bodeguita. The reviews were so good I had to try...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was actually kinda impressive. The food was unique and the atmosphere was good.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three words: Marinated Skirt Steak! This was the most tender and flavorful skirt steak I have ever had! *drooL*. Nice mix of spices and no need to add salt. This would be my number one pick for this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here with a group from work. Always good. Been here before, never disappointed. The service was fast and attentive. I always appreciate the fabulous service in Palo Alto restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best Cuban food I've had. Try: The Pork entree and the Shrimp Ceviche. Skip: Goat Cheese Salad- thought this was quite plain.The food was so good, we had to box the remaining tiny portions (there...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
El mojito!!! Yumm..Call and make reservations if you really want to eat in the restaurant.. even if that side is empty somehow the curtain is pulled and they don't have room... don't know how that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a couple times, the portions are big and the food's good. A bit expensive.
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from South Florida which is about the closest place you can legally get Cuban food in the US so i consider myself a quasi expert. So I was pretty excited to get some Cuban food and decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being located just down the street from one of my favorite places on the planet (Cafe Brioche) I had never even noticed this place until a few weeks ago. A craving for carribean and cuban food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great service! I had the tierra y mar (surf n' turf) and shared a side of plantains... absolutely loved every bit of it! My gal pals had treated me here for a belated birthday dinner....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This could be my favorite Bay Area restaurant. I am a mojito girl, and Bodeguita will give you the best of the best. Such a little 'hole in the wall' sure does provide a ton of ambiance and flavor....
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Setting: Dim but lit enough for you to order and see the people you're dining with. Nice set up. Not too fancy but nice enough for a date or decent dinner with friends or family. Drinks: The mojito...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service were very good. The place is simple but very representative of the Islands and of Cuba with the ceiling fans and the cozy set-up. The night we went, the bar was full so we didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I recently had dinner here. Except for being shooed away at the end (they needed our table), we had a fun time. I had the arroz con pollo and it was delish. I enjoyed the plantains...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times and have been very pleased with the food. I'm half Cuban/Half Puerto Rican, so I have higher standards... My aunts and grandma are great cooks!!!! Oh, how I miss their...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here before for happy hour (good mojitos!), but today I came for lunch for the first time. I had the black bean burger, which was a great, flavorful vegetarian option. I hear the desserts...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid 4 stars - 5 for quality, 3.5 for price, 4 for variety = 4 stars. Better (cheaper, less crowded) for lunch than for dinner, but I usually can't rationalize a mind-blowing havana sunrise at noon....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for lunch! Service, ambiance, prices - all wonderful. I just ordered the wrong thing. The panko crusted mahi mahi sandwich was just uninspiring. It just looked like a frozen fish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When there's no time to drag European visitors to the city, chilling outside with a mojito and plantain chips does the trick. One of the few places on Cal Ave (heck, Palo Alto) that actually stays...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give it 4 stars because it's good but it still doesn't compare to my Cuban grandma's authentic cooking. Although it's not entirely authentic, it's still one of one of my all-time faves. For...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Stars to be exact. Had an early dinner with a friend on a Wednesday and was very happy with the quick and friendly service. I have never had Cuban food before so I don't think my judgment is 100%...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got taken to lunch here today from work and this was my first experience with Cuban food. I had heard a lot about Habana Cuba in San Jose but hadn't had a chance to make it over there.We showed up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for the Cubano sandwich: pork, ham, dill pickle, Swiss cheese and dijon mustard on Cuban bread, grilled in a sandwich press to crispy, melty, porky perfection. It's my very favorite dish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh! I was so excited to have cuban food again. One of my favorite restaurants in the O.C. is cuban and I haven't been there in like 9 years so I was so happy to find this place. Then I went there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fav carribean restaurant in Palo Alto along with the Mango place.Love their croquettes and their empanadas. Also you must try the pork masitas, the arroz con pollo, as well as the Ropa Vieja.Their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They need more restaurants like this in the bay area. The name means "the little warehouse downtown" or "shopping place downtown". I was here with a large group for someone's birthday which means I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not authentic Cuban food, that's for sure. The mojitos (they claim to be the best) are mediocre and taste like there is no alcohol involved!I definitely enjoyed the crab cakes (Cuban?) that were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mojitos,Fried Plantains,Grilled skirt steak!!! Good place for a evenning lunch. the place is really kool. They have a cigar smoking room in the back and food is not bad. I had the shredded steak and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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very nice atmosphere. Good service and the plantanes were awesome!
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A solid spot for decent Cuban fusion food. I always order the Arroz Con Pollo or the Ropa Vieja because of the sliced plantains that come with each dish. Also had a chance to enjoy a cocktail from...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mouth waters everytime I think about getting some cuban food at La Bodeguita...in fact, I'm salivating right now! The food here is not only very tasty, but presented well with good service. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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The mojitos here are great, but they waiver a bit depending on who the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My co-workers and I always get to Del Medio at least once a week. Half of us are veggies and half are meat-eaters and this place is great for both, the have a great Mahi Mahi sandwich and black bean...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Fabulous Mojito's. If I were to write a review on the food and the drinks alone, I would have given it 4 stars. Service made it go down terribly, and I will never ever eat hear again...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since I want to bury my previous review quickly, I'll be eating and reviewing a lot this weekend :pIt got off to a good start...I called the day before for a reservation, in the morning when closed,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a surprise! Cuban rap music pumped out on the side walk and the first few steps into the bar- give you no idea of what you are about to experience. The food is clean and refreshing. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really get all the fuss about this place. I've been a few times in the past, and never thought it was that special. Recently I went back again and still didn't think it was that special...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a my GF and one of her family friends visiting from out of town. We started with a round of mojitos, which were good, but i think they could have been better if they were sweetened with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed the food here. I ordered: 1) Pan roasted mussels - The chili, soy, garlic, and sour orange that it was cooked in was awesome. Try soaking up the bread with this sauce. 2) Tierra Y...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MWA's, Giant Cubano Sandwich and Plantanos Maduros Mojitos Without Alcohol = MWA's were refreshing and a good choice when you have a busy afternoon in the office. The Croquetas were ok but the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I just got home from eating here, and I'm a bit irate, to say the least.Atmosphere: dark and loudFood: fine, but not impressiveService: worst I've ever hadWe got there at 8:00 on a Monday...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a wee bit overrated. And by "a wee bit" I mean... INSANELY. Anybody who thinks the signature mojitos are the bomb is either extremely easy to please or a genuine lemming. I mean, for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Mojitos here are the best I've ever had.... and the Hemingways are a close second. The food is quite good, although the service is occasionally rushed, especially if you're ordering food at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, one of the best Mojitos in the bay...I'm always searching for the perfect one! I only give it 4/5 just for the mojito- I even sucked down three of those babies.Cuban FusionI only tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3 1/2 stars. Lunch reviewOver the years I've eaten lunch here a couple dozen times. Today four of my work-friends and I arrived here shortly after noon. After we were seated, one of them suddenly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my favorite places around. The skirt steak there is amazing, as is the shrimp and asparagus pasta (forget the name). It's not a huge place, reservations are a must on fridays and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not traditional Cuban food, it's Cuban-fusion, but it's very good. To start, the mojitos are delish and SOO easy to drink ... be careful, you can drink them way too fast and you'll be on your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girl Kelly is a local and picks good places. I love cuban food and there is no mojito that I'm not a fan of...seriously. It's quaint and off California (which i affectionately call "near the Edge"...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times in the past, but the last two times, it was for the cigar room in the back. So now that it is the summer time, the back porch at night is actually really nice. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
With a little more consistency, I would give La Bodeguita 4 stars instead of 3. I've been here 3-4 times now, and there's always something that leaves you a little disappointed. Still, the goods...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cuban food is something that I always crave, yet can't ever seem to find. My friend Paul recommended this place and so we three hungry souls went..Started off the evening with a mojito - yum! The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very satisfied.i had the TIERRA Y MAR marinated skirt steak, coconut crusted tiger prawns, sofrito mashed potatoes, avocado-cilantro pesto sauce.the skirt was awesome....really tender and flavorful....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love the cocktails. Great atmosphere and very good food. Fun spot.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this is my special occasion on California Avenue restaurant. The food's good and the drinks are fun. Nice to take people from out of town, which is really the only time that I end up going. The one...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here after work with some friends. I absolutely loved the food and drinks! The mojito was not too sweet and my hemmingway cocktail was fantastic (...definitely didn't need dessert after that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with my g/f last night for dinner. I ordered the chicken dish which comes with rice and fried potatoes. I've had many chicken dishes from various restaurants and I have to say that this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
amazing mojitos and empanadas.girls night out here was truly outstanding. the skirt steak melts in your mouth and the potatos on the vegetarian platter are out of this world.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if I'm biased... it's hard to tell. I just rented Bueana Vista Social Club... about old time cuban singers... awesome movie.. highly recommend.... however......I'm supposed to be yelping...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes the most amazing mojitos in the world. They are the reason why my favorite drink is a mojito, and very few other restaurants I've been to since have been able to satisfy my very high...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The space was great, the food was good... the drinks... well, i don't know if "the best Mojito I ever drank" is what I would say... but it was quite nice... the flavor was there... I had the Tierra y...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really quite good. Next time I'm having drinks too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is great! Very simple menu, yet executed very well. Although I don't go there for the food, I go there b/c you can smoke cigars in the smoking room in back!!! YES, a smoking room CA & in Palo...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
first time eating here. wanted something a little bit different than what we usually eat, and since eating Peruvian food at Fresca in SF was a good experience, thought this would be a good choice....
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
From start to finish, my experience at La Bodeguita Del Medio was... amazing. Was just here yesterday; I had never had Cuban food before and had always wanted to try. Service was stellar and... can we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great, but I always stick with the basics empanadas,black bean soup and plantains. Perfect portions. Go there for lunch or after work. I've never had any drinks there, but with 2 pages to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm writing this based on memory -- and since I last dined there in August, 2000, that memory's a touch rusty.This was pretty much what you'd expect for a Palo Alto restaurant -- nice decor, good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second day eating plantains - but what the heck I love em! I dined here today for the first time during a business lunch. This will probably have to be my second experience eating Cuban...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this place! I haven't been back in a while and it's killing me. The skirt steak is the best in the area - hands down. The quality of the food is outstanding, the drink selections are amazing,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Bodeguita Del Medio (a mouthful to say) is a quaint and charming restaurant at the corner of California Ave and El Camino Real. It is to easy to miss when driving by, but hard to forget once you've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just got home from a really nice meal at this restaurant. A friend suggested I have the croquetas and the ropa vieja which I did. I went with a group of five other girl friends and we had three apps...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cuban food in Palo Alto - it's pretty much what you would expect. I am always stunned at how Cuba is a poor country, but places serving their food abroad charge a fortune. That goes double for this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a after dinner drink in the bar about a year ago. I loved the atmosphere and I was looking for a reason to go back.My boyfriend and I split a three course meal last Tuesday It was divine. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch. Got the Ropa Vieja and the orange-flavored flan. The flan was amazing. The ropa vieja was very greasy and the plantains were limp. The empanadas were small, and not that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As the first Cuban place I've been to, this place has set the bar! It's hard to notice from the street but this place is definitely a hidden gem. Although I don't smoke, it's pretty cool that they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is tasty, a variety of chicken, beef and fish options. Arroz con pollo never tasted this way from my stovetop! I would also recommend the masitas (pork) and ropa vieja (skirt steak). All...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good overall. This is based on price of items, proximity to the house, quality of ingredients, preparation & flavor.-Crab cakes w/blue crab, old bay, cilantro pesto, red pepper sofrito,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Yelpers! I've been searching for a good Cuban restaurant in the bay area forever and finally found one based off of your recommendations. We went for dinner a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is almost everything I look for in a lovely, intimate dinner. I came here for a birthday dinner and the service was great, the food was delicious, the wine and drinks delectable and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been down Cal Ave. hundreds of times, but somehow totally missed this place. When boyfriend took me here on a Friday night, we were excited to find a busting little place filled with trendy young...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here for lunch three times now, and every time I loved it.First visit was pretty funny. I made a bet while totally wasted at Rosatti's. Then I came here to pay my bet and almost got wasted...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a celebratory lunch today. The service was prompt. We started with the plantain chips, which were thin and tasty. I had the panko crusted mahi mahi sandwich, which was ok, nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The vibe of this restaurant is really cool and so are the wait staff. Although I have never been to Cuba, it reminds me of what being in Cuba is probably like. The service is very slow though, I wish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch on Monday last week. It was a spacious place but wasn't too busy.Ambience was interesting..they were blasting out Mexicanor Hispanic dance music. I guess it's needed to fire up...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Umm WOW, I have nothing but good things to say about this place. The food was awesome. They start you off with bread and this delicous spicy oil dipping sauce. We had the empenadas and the little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I want something a little bit special, but not too far where I don't have to dress up, this is where you'll find me. I've never been disappointed in the food. Their bread and chili-infused olive...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is our official go-to birthday lunch spot at the office, and for good reason! This place is always packed whether it be lunch or dinner. The ropa vieja, bistec, and cubano sandwich were love at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
work is just across the parking lot so i am often there at lunch. the bistec de palomilla and arroz con pollo are my faves. this place is also great after a long day at work.. they have really good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only get to sat in the bar to dine here but the food is still phenomenal. I always like Cascal (another cuban tapas) and La Bodeguita just takes it to a whole other level. I had the skirt steak with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for the Mojitos, which unlike their food, are made strictly according to the traditional recipe. No Strawberries, coconuts, mangos, pineapples, passion fruit, or other such ingredients...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Have any of you yelpers ever had GREAT authentic Cuban food?I think the answer is NO!Unless you want to hang out for drinks after work or get a desert, La Bodeguita's food is good (not great) and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty! Nice Ambiance, I think Hemingway would approve of having his persona on the sign. The food was good, reasonably priced and casual. Great for lunch as well as dinner. The mojitos were good....
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a group and we shared everything, so I got to taste a lot of its signature dishes. My favorites include the carribean curry, paella, and plantain chips with black salsa.Everything was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a group of 6 people and we ordered the following appetizers and desserts: MARINATED OLIVES: house citrus and spice blend 4.00 (very good!)CEVICHE: house-cured shrimp, key lime juice,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been wanting to try this Cuban place on California St. in Palo Alto for a long time and finally had the chance for lunch. It's a cozy and comfortable place with an unassuming storefront right next to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I actually went here in August... quite some time ago. The restaurant is spacious and has a nice ambiance. So we've been thinking back.... and neither of us can even remember what...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome, Cuban food with big portions. The mojitos are fantastic. Not as sweet as the traditional ones. I quite liked the slight difference. We didn't have a reservation and were offered the ability...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It would have been a 4 if the bill would have been 25$ per person. The key lime tart amazing and the shrimp ceviche also pretty good
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So coming here with some friends this was another place I was all hyped up to try and then walked in and um, remembered I'd been there and didn't love it . . . . but I put on a happy face and tried...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went there for lunch for a friend's birthday. Our waiter was a complete waste of space. Took him over 10 minutes to bring us water and bread. He took an order for 2 Heinekens which never came,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
They were rude. They can transfer a tab from the bar to the table. The hostess treated us like criminals. The manager when asked why they could not do it had an "I don't give a f__k" attitude.Their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
More like 3.5 if it wasn't for the price....the food was tasty, and the portions were impressive. Empanadas: 3 empanadas served with cabbage - really good, for about $9.5Marinated cheese: a small dish...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is pretty decent, but the prices are a bit on the high side for what you're getting. The paella was decent, but I've had much better paella for less money than I did at La Bodeguita....
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hm...how to start this off...Well, I must say that La Bodeguita Del Medio as a whole was wonderful. The outside was quaint and unobnoxious (cough cheesecake factory cough), and the inside was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the drinks are great and I've yet to have a bad entree here over multiple visits.That said, the restaurant can be a little too loud sometimes and service is nothing special on most nights, while some...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had seen this place before last year and was curious about their menu but never really got around to venturing in so I was just in luck when my friend decided that we should give it a whirl.We...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If Hemingway recommends their mojitos, how can you say no??? Ok, I know that he actually wrote about the "real" La Bodeguita in Cuba, but the mojitos still rock at this one. Bartenders at other...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is only a review of the bar - their rum really.My best friend and I are big rum drinkers; so we headed over to La Bodeguita to try some one night. The place was empty and we bellied up to the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, service.Terrible lines
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I try to give a select number of places 5 stars, I couldn't resist. For dining options in Palo Alto, this is my hands-down favorite. La Bodeguita hides in an unassuming spot on the quiet...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I'm not always "in" when it comes to hanging out/dining in Palo Alto. Expensive, Stanford, yuppies. But I work here, so sometimes I find myself hanging out here. I'm too nervous to drive and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had drinks and cigars here - this is purely a review of the bar.I don't know if this is common knowledge and I don't see it in the other reviews, but you can *SMOKE CIGARS* here. There is a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times in the past several years. We decided to come back here and give it another try. I was craving their Ajiaco (seafood stew, for 2 people at $48). As soon as we sat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since the restaurant serves "Cuban Inspired" food, I didn't expect it to be real Cuban food, but overall the food was good. The mussels were very good, bread with the chili oil was yummy, tierra y...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in love with this place! It's a little pricey but it's the perfect location for a small-ish ( less than 10) birthday dinner, cocktails, or a first (or five hundredth) date! Of course the mojitos...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty damn good spot for lunch. Prices are about what you might expect in yuppie Palo Alto, but here the food is worth it. I've been here twice so far and really enjoyed both my dishes. The skirt...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
due to my craving for some good cuban food since versailles & larios, went to try this restaurant. definately not on par with authentic cuban quality & taste, but will give credit to the only dish...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here with 11 others, and dinner was really good. If your looking for a nice dinner out, it's a good choice. They let you sit down and start drinking and having bread before all of your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great cuban restaurant. Hemingway Cocktail, Empanadas...yum!
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dependable, affordable Cuban food. In a place that cries out for some originality. La Bodeguita really fits a need on California Ave in Palo Alto. It's an honest and simple enough place with honest...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LBDM (It's just too long to type out) is a great restaurant with a cool atmosphere. Great mojitos and great food. IThe bar gets pretty crowded, but if you can grab a seat there, you can also order...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really cute: Spacious interiors, cool artwork on all of its walls, coconut shells filled with sand as the candle holders on each table. They play a good mix of salsa music, and they have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eating at this restaurant is something that I will remember until the day I die. It is amazing and something that one does not forget quickly. It's been a couple of months since I have gone but I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for intimate get-togethers with close friends. The atmosphere is laid back sophistication. We went on a weeknight after work and were seated promptly. It got crowded soon after, so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Written in 2003.It's "International Girls' Night Out." Accompanying my cosmopolitan Shanghai self is Sonja, refined German blonde, and Jess, charming British brunette. We're set for Palo Alto's Cuban...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the glowing reviews, we went to La Bodeguita...........what a mistake! The reviewers who voted 4 or 5 stars must be McDonalds fans.....this place is pretty vile......the table was barely...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the Masitas - roasted pork on white rice & black beans - and it was confusing! About 50% of the roasted pork pieces were excellent, the right mix of tender meat with melt in your mouth fat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quenched our thirst with some refreshing mojitos, then moved on to the empanadas and delicious pan fried mussels. I recommend the Masitas (succulent pork) and Caribbean curry dish with lightly cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it, small and dark , authentic food with amazing flavors...i truly enjoyed the food and atmosphere here...a night alone with my hubby and this was a great venue
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last night and had the best time. Perfect Monday night dinner with cigars afterwards. The food was SO DELICIOUS!!! I had the plantain crusted goat cheese salad, which was very yummy,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
La bodequita is a classic -- incredible rums, one of the best staff's in town, the kindest owners (Lara and Michael) and delicious food. Did i forget to mention the live cuban music on Thursday and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very possibly some of the best mojitos in Shallow Alto.Not sure where I stand on the cigar room in the back. Good that it's in the back, is all I can say. Food's not half bad either, though you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sight of a wine list always makes a cartooned light bulb appear above my head. Although the popular cocktail of choice seemed to be the Mojito, the selection of wines by the glass proved to very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent. The empanada's are excellent. The Ropa Viejo was absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend this place. The mojitos were a little disappointing, but I would definitely give this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best cuban flank steak!! awesome ceviche and yummy mojitos!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has great food and service. I ordered the Tortillas con Pescado--and the pescado was a mix of salmon, cod, and halibut covered with a tangy pesto sauce--delicious. This was served with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place! Been here maybe 3 or 4 times and can't wait to go back. Best cuban food in the south bay. I know, it's a low bar, but still these guys do the job. The food is great from the Paella to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a short little girl like me, you should probably share a dish with your other short little friends rather than ordering your own. This place gives pretty ample portionsThe pork masitas was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars...........rounded UP!**************************************************So last night, early, at around 6:30 pm, I met with one of my dearest friends at La Bodeguita to eat, drink, and be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wholeheartedly agree with the owners of La Bodeguita del Medio. La Bodeguita del Medio is not a Cuban restaurant. La Bodeguita del Medio is "Costal Cuisine With A Cuban Influence". On which coast...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I usually just come here for lunch or happy hour, so I 'm not very familiar with the dinner entrees. I do, however, really enjoy the cuban sandwich, and everything I have tried is pretty good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The tierra y mar is all I ever get and it is amazing! Great banana dessert as well, definitely recommended!
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sooooo delicious! When I think of this place all that comes to mind are "mmmmmmm"s and "yuuuuuummmmm"s. Each dish I've had there has been top notch with great flavor. My personal favorite is the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here w/ Seong P. and 2 others for book club last Saturday. Seong made a good call with ordering mussels which had a beer'ish, lemony flavor. Even when we were done with the mussels, we didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any restaurant that allows you to hog your table for 4 hours without once making you feel uncomfortable warrants a good review in my book. Yes, my friend and I lingered there until closing time,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i used to live and work up the street from this place for years and i never tried it. what a mistake.tonight, i met up with my book club and we shared a number of dishes. the mussels were really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I truly believe this is one of the best places in the peninsula. Every time I've eaten here I've had a fantastic meal. I've gotten the surf and turf twice and it's been great each time. They've also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
TOP NOTCH FOOD! I can't get enough of their black bean salsa with plantain and yuca chips. The carne asada sandwich is also awesome. They can be quite a tease with their specials. I once had a Coconut...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a lot. It's a great hangout and they've got a decent menu. The place has a great dining area and bar area and if you go into the back it's got a smoking room. All the things that you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, good atmosphere...crowded...but friendly staff...service was on the slow side, but very relaxing...excellent mojitos!
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is really amazing to find such a phenomenal Cuban place this far from Miami. The place is named and fashioned, I think, after a real little bodega in Havana or someplace. The simple, underspoken...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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Great mojitos! Even has a cigar bar.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great if you need a mojito or an indoor room for smoking your cigars (in the back, no staff allowed due to the law). Seems like everyone there is on a date. That's good right?
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yeah.. this place was pretty good.....I've been there 2 times now for lunch, and had 2 different things, and they were both pretty good. On the pricier side of lunch for me (stuff is $8-15) but I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading other reviews of this place, I have to agree that the service isn't always the speediest. With that in mind, I do think they have some good dishes like their Ajiaco which serves two and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I moved down to Palo Alto for grad school, I was totally unexcited. But La Bodeguita made me happier. I rank this as the best restaurant in Palo Alto. I've been here several times and have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally dig this place. The first time we had dinner here, I came with a big group of people. We ordered everything except the marinated olives for appetizers, a couple of entrees and every desert on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard great things about this place. One of my close friends a native of Palo Alto said " it's okay"... and I agree with her. Thumbs down:I walked in and it was loud and dark. We could barely read...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to try a good Paella, then this is a good choice. Their dipping sauce for the bread was very good, it had some special spices added to it that I have not tried elsewhere. Overall a good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food we had last night was great!! The only negative was that our server was nowhere to be found for most of our dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE their Ropa Viejo... combine that with house mojitos ... what a perfect romantic pair!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yum yum yum!! cuban food is the new pink!! after hearing magical raves about this place from a coworker, i knew i had to try it! mojitos are a must!! i had two of them! the sweet lime mint...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sip a mojito and chow down on any of the Cuban seafood dishes. Nice ambience, nice waiters, and a great place to chill with a group of friends on a Saturday night.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes Palo Alto has managed to suck the life out of one the most vibrant cultures and made it seem "themey." This restaurant could have been located in Disneyland aside from the lack of kids and excess...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say if this review was just apps & drinks, I would easily give it 4 stars. Pretty mellow ambiance with great bartenders. The drinks were very well mixed--flavorful, but I still managed a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Inside the restaurant you definitely don't feel like you're in Kansas - the decor and ambiance makes it feel like you've been transported to Cuba. Their Ropa Vieja and mojitos are to die for - you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The "little bar on the middle of the block" serves up a famous Mojito with style. In fact, they're addictive and I couldn't help saying yes to our server when he asked if I wanted another...thank god,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous little Cuban place tucked away on California Ave in the "other" downtown Palo Alto...A good friend of mine is in from NYC and I wanted to pick the perfect little local spot with great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE:Okay - I have to change my rating to 3.5 stars (down from 4.5) since all the other Cuban options in the Bay Area are crap. . I came here last Friday with a bunch of friends. The new things I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I adore this restaurant!! The Cuban guy that plays his guitar at the bar makes me want to salsa! Mojitos are ok..but hey, its Palo Alto, not Miami, so I can't complain! Food is good, not as authentic...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Cuban sandwich, LOVE the ceviche, GREAT ROPA, Great mussels. All the food is GREAT, service is WONDERFUL and its also a fun place to just hang out. Fabulous Mojitos and a GREAT wine list ta...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. Ive been here a few times for lunch and although we go during the busy lunch hour, we are always seated almost immediately. They have an awesome shrimp ceviche and crab cakes as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For some odd reason I really like this place. I went here last year sometime I began my "Yelping rounds" and I totally forgot to mention this on Yelp in the beginning. Del Medio is what the Cubans...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can't get lost trying to find this place. It's not hard at all. Seeing all the three/two star reviews makes me want to give it less stars...but why should I? I LOVED this place. Yes...this place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best cuban foods i have ever hade. Although this is the only cuban place i have been too, I am all for this place anytime for cuban food. I have never a had a vegetarian black bean burger...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and nice atmosphere at decent prices. I'd recommend it more for lunch than dinner though...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this place!My prawn dish was delicious, the atmosphere was buzzing and there was live music at the bar. You have the choice to eat in the busy bar area or a bit calmer atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While I can't say I've ever found a Cuban restaurant that I really enjoyed, La Bodqueita Del Medio certainly didn't change that. The prices were high and the menu options looked somewhat plain. While...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, this place just doesn't do it for me. Let me state the pro's first: great ambience (if bougie, but hey this is PA), very fresh ingredients, and great beer selection. (I had something...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm trying really hard to find good places to eat in Palo Alto and not being too successful. I went here on a date (I picked it) and neither of us liked it very much. The "cuban cocktails" were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
faux cuban, not too special. crab cakes: overcooked, bland. wine selection: meh. arugula salad: not bad, but not memorable. snapper: fine, but ordinary and a little soggy. sorbet: very good. service:...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not really authentic Cuban food. If you want real Cuban food, you need to go to Miami, and your eyes will be opened to how they prepare beefs and meats. The owners are not even Cuban; The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice. I had some after work drinks here a few nights ago. I thought it was a nice, fun place. Their drinks and tapas were really good. My group sampled the croquettas, empanadas, oysters,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I attended a wedding in the San Mateo Marriott where I heard about this restaurant. The bartender and I were discussing our ideal mojito, and he mentioned this cuban restaurant in palo alto where "the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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If you are looking for authentic Cuban cuisine, this is definitely NOT the place! This restaurant that prides itself on its history and association with Cuba really comes off as some Cuban/American fusion. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well now let's see. This place is one of my favorites. You must have a mojito before your meal they are delicious. Or you can chose from the long list if aged rums. I've been there twice and I got to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A little bit of Havana in Palo Alto!Why haven't you tried this place!!! La Bodeguita Del Medio, like other great restaurants on California Ave. (i.e. Palo Alto Sol) is often overlooked simply because...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We first sat in the bar and wife had a Mojito and I had Cuban Sidecar. Both drinks were very good. My wife's Mojito wasn't overly sweet, which is a mistake a lot of places make with Mojito's.We then...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oooh sooo good. those mojitos are amazing. black bean salsa with plantain chips is def where it's at. skirt steak is succulent and juicy. very cute atmosphere, especially in the bar area.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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We had gone as a group for a friend's birthday. Initially there were four of us, then two more added 20 minutes later, then two more 20 min after that. (We had informed them that there would be 8 total.) On a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not Miami but it's the one of the best places to get a mojito and a Cuban-style steak sandwich in the Bay Area.
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We got liquored up here on mojitos and other mixed drinks before heading over to Bistro Elan for dinner. Then we came back and smoked some cigars and had some excellent rum ( I really can't remember)....
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having never tried Cuban food, I was anxious to try La Bodeguita when my friend suggested it. Located along California Ave, it reminded me of my nites spent at the now-defunct Edge. I hadn't been to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very flavorful food. Went there for lunch and had the vegetarian black bean sandwich. The black bean patty was very flavorful with cilantro and cumin seasoning.Really yummy! Would not hesitate to go...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is good, but the place is small. Make sure you make reservations and get there on time. If you love oysters...try the oyster shooters...they are really good...and addicting.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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My family and I came here for my birthday recently. I've been here before, and remember the food being pretty tasty. We were seated rather promptly but then 15 minutes went by without any service, then 20...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
all i wanted for my birthday was a good mojito (or ten) to dull the realization that i just turned a decade older.la bodeguita's mojito was classic, a bit more tart than sweet, but good nontheless....
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good for lunch, way overpriced for dinner (same exact plates at a higher price). The staff can be surprisingly snooty given how decidedly blah the place is.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to keep this short, since I didn't really get a chance to sample everything.The masitas was very tasty, would have been even better with some kimchi.The flan was kind of myeh. Didn't like...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Amazing, amazing food here! Also has a great ambiance and great drinks. Has some healty options, but I usuall get tempted by their rich options instead (superb appetizer empanadas and mojitos!)
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a favorite go to for my husband and me. The bar is a better scene than the restaurant - but then again, we generally eat in the bar at restaurants. We rotate between the Ropa Vieja and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went on a weekday at 1pm (they close at 2 and can be stickler-y about not seating just before 2). The service was impeccable and the food was...ablapbbbbth...drooling. The wine list was diverse,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's so much to love about this place - consistently good service, great wine list, and the food! Oh, the food! Most of the time we just order a bunch of small plates, and then we roll around on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I joined a couple who frequent this place regularly and we ate and drank at the bar area. It was LOUD but festive -- what you want when you go out without kids on a Friday night, right?...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Mojitos, great cigar bar. It was funny. My friend brought me here, we ate some Cuban food that he claimed was "so so", and then we smoked Cuban cigars in the bar. No one gave us shite for it....
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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I just went there for my 3rd time. The hostess is always friendly. I couldn't make a reservation for my 6 friends on a friday night because they were booked. However, I was craving their food and so decided to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a tale of two considerations for my review of La Bod:First, as a bar for drinks, a great choice and definitely in 4-star territory. They have the real deal with Mojitos and also try their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is delightful! For lunch, I don't think you could ever go wrong with the special - I had the special today and it's delicious. I had a fish that was cooked perfectly and the chef mixes the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite restaurant in Palo Alto. Great mojitos and pork to die for, served up a little doggie bowl for easy eating. We got great service, even though the restaurant was crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food! I've been there about 5 times and it's great every time as long as I don't have to wait too long to get seated. I really dig the bread and their dipping sauce.CERVICHE - Great starter to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first Review. Summary: Good food, great drinks, a bit loud, good service. I want to say something about the address. They are technically on 463 California avenue (this is also their mailing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The drinks and food here are a delightful testament to the restaurant's efforts to transport the wonderful tastes and atmosphere of Havana to Northern California.We began in the bar. My husband...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Cuban food. A bit pricey but the food is fancier than avg Cuban restaurants so why not?
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One star for the best mojito on the peninsula. One star for Havana Bananas- an erotic concoction of carmelized walnuts and bananas with heavenly vanilla bean ice cream. One star for letting me stash...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love this place, but on tuesday I went for lunch and the mojito was weak and the mussels were not fresh. The asada sandwich was very good, but the weak mojito and the aged mussels realy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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After reading other reviews of this place, I have to agree that the service isn't always the speediest. With that in mind, I do think they have some good dishes like their Ajiaco which serves two and has lots...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With its top-notch staff, fresh entrees and oh too tasty drinks, La Bodeguita del Medio has been near the top of my list for dining experience since it opened 8 years ago. I must have had 100 meals at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Based on the reviews I had to give this place a try! I heard there was an Ernest Hemingway theme to the restaurant though I never paid much attention to it while I was there. We ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The vegetarian entree is a medley of wonderful things, but you also have your options in appetizers too. I would say the croquetas were a bit disappointing. The desserts are pretty good, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A very loud &small hole in the wall place. It was So hard to find bc the hostess was an moron and gave us wrong directions. But i was determined to eat at this place and made it! And glad we came!We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Surprised by this little find on Cal. Ave. Delicious food - esp. the empanadas, cuban food with nice plate presentation, and desserts to die for. Service was excellent as well. Add to the list of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ay yay yay, with its trademark mojitos, aged rums, and ventilated cigar room with walk-in humidor, combined with starters like crab cakes (with cilantro pesto, red pepper sofrito and roasted corn...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best mojitos ever. Fun atmosphere. Service was friendly and paced well. Shrimp ceviche was fresh. Don't miss the Bodeguita Ajiaco if you are with someone who wants to share it with you.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Masitas and Adobo Chicken sando will make you think they stole your momma. Great flavors, awesome rum selection, bar service is always stellar for lunch. Smoking room in the back is a great get...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is the sort of "hip" restaurant you take clients to when your company's footing the bill. (Like too many of the restaurants on Cal Ave). It's bland, expensive, and overly slick. The food's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and like a few other reviewers have left feeling, well, like I could have spent $10 and eaten at a taqueria for just as well. I tried some of the highly recommended dishes --...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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As an out of town visitor, I find La Bodeguita a great place to entertain clients. It consistently has a great neighborhood feel and is never stuffy. There are many choices on the menu and eveything is great....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food if you're in the mood for Cuban with a California twist. I always order their Tierra Y Mar & Havana Bananas for desert. They have some great appetizers too-the Croquetas are delicious and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food: 3Service: 2Decor: 3Atmosphere: 3I met a few good friends here for an early dinner last night. We snagged an outside table, which was a mixed blessing because our server appeared to forget about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, it has to be said. I have been to quite a few Cuban restaurants, and every time I am left with the thought that Cuban food is just plain booooring.Sure, the mojito was pretty good. But then all...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
An okay restaurant. Decent food but nothing spectacular. I did, however, enjoy the irony of eating a pork dish while looking up at a picture of a pig bein eviscerated.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
awesome cuban food on the peninsula. i just love this place. their masitas are deeeee-lish! plus, their hemingway cocktail is amazing and has become one of my favorite at-home drinks. service is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant. It has a very nice and "open" ambiance. The entrees are good for one person only (small portions), so you might want to get some appetizers first if you don't want a light meal
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food. We usually sit in the bar and drink their refreshing mojitos (they are my favorite mojitos from a restaurant, and their other cocktails are pretty good, too), and order appetizers off...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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We tried to have a group gathering here several months ago, but the bar was much too crowded, we were pressured to buy entrees while seated at the table (we were having drinks and appetizers), and the service...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you like fairly interesting and tasty specials (fresh snapper in orange sauce today!), large servings of black beans, and paying extra for the Palo Alto address in a sparsely decorated dining room,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little bar/restaurant tucked away on California St. I've had hit/miss with the dinner here but the drinks rock.Times visited: 1
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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Went there for dinner with my husband. We're both Cuban and found the food to be pretty authentic although a bit pricey. If you want to save a bunch of money (our tab was $80 for 2 drinks, 1 appetizer, 2...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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The guitar player was drinking tequila the evening my party dined. He set the ambience--time for great food with good friends. It is so difficult to find a restaurant that serves delicious food nowadays. La...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try a mojito to start off a delicious meal at this Cuban restaurant. I liked the Cubano sandwich, but the mouth-watering menu has so much to offer, I can't wait to go back to try something else.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Mojitos and good food.
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently, nearly everyone else who reviewed this place has never eaten real cuban food. Although the cuban sandwich is passable, it's not exactly the toughest thing to make. The menu is very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Good Cuban food, good drinks, and a great bustling atmosphere. While some of the dishes cost a little much, almost all are safe bets. The cigar room is perfect for a change of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place lives up to the hype..i dont even really like cuban food but this joint delivers. Start with a mojito...have one if you like your boss have 3 if you dont. My friend and i had lots of food....
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't smoke, but the moment I step in (especially if you enter through the back humidor), I get a hankering to sniff a Graycliff like I could afford to pick up the habit. First things first: Arrive...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so went with the gals, including miss irene who recommended the fabulous place and man....did we or shall i say, i, stuffed myself! i started off with my mojito which i usually don't like but had to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great cuban restaurant located on quaint California Ave. The mojitos are awesome here and they come in cute souvenier glasses. The ropa vieja dish is extremely tender and flavorful. A nice place for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW!!!! The cubano sandwich is melt in your mouth good, quite literally!! I had planned to order a mojito as well until I saw they were all "pre-made" sitting on the bar. Being a former bartender that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this restaurant on recommendation of a friend who went to the sister restaurant in Prague, so he claims. I think I had high expectations based on his personal review. First of all I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am the friend that recommended La Bodeguita to Padma K based on my experience in Prague (where it's sister restaurant is located). Although I wouldn't trust Padma's opinion about much, I haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to La Bodeguita Del Medio for a work-related Happy Hour last Wednesday. Sat in the bar area along with 10 or so others. Had a bunch of appetizers and a bunch of Jack and Cokes. Both were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2005
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I met a couple friends here for dinner. It was recommended by one of the friends joining me for dinner and I was really happy with it. The Mojitos were delicious, tart, and fresh. The food was delicious.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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Maybe La Bodeguita del Medio has been in Palo Alto too long, perhaps it's the length of time it's been on the hot list, or maybe the wait staff was just having a bad night; but from the start to the finish...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute cuban place in Palo Alto. The mojitos are great! Definitely order the "ropa vieja" dish (shredded skirt steak with plaintains) -- you won't be disappointed!
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
**EDIT: My chicken burger had the same taste as one from McDonald's. END EDIT** I think this is the place. It was pouring outside and we were soaking wet and starving so we went in. After using their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2005
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Being Cuban, I thought Bodeguita did a good job incorporating basic Cuban culinary elements into its menu. Unfortunately, I didn't find the food to be super-authentic; however, if you don't know what Cuban is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good mojitos and smoking room in the back. The food is really good. If you go to smoke your cigars and have a drink you will not be able to have service at your table and you'll have to go to and from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great authentic Cubano dishes at very affordable prices across the board, considering the serving sizes and ability to substitute freely w/o too much squirming from the waitstaff. I decided to delve...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The BF slipped into a food coma shortly after he manfully tried to finish the sinful, succulent pork in his Masitas entree. Todd had to fetch a hand truck to move Amanda back to the car--she normally...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the mojitos are refreshing and delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, I will agree, but very loud and very busy, especially around dinner. I have met a lot of people that say it's good, but they have only gone there once. Hrm? Well, it's definitely worth...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good cuban food; cultural oasis.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy Cuban food; not too crazy expensive. Try their Ropa Vieja - yum! Their drinks are also very good (nicely strong) and their ceviche fresh. Their plaintains are just right; nicely sweet and not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2005
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OK, I've also been here with friends and on dates, and have never been disappointed, but I want to emphasize the solo dining experience. I would rather not sit at a table by myself, so I've never tried it...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2005
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I have to say that the I had the WORST time making reservations here and the mgr was both rude and condescending. Their reservation system consists of leaving a message on an answering machine and hope they...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Killer Cuban food, and a nice busy atmosphere. Also, if you ever come back with just the guys, they have a very nice smoking room out back (assuming you are into that sort of thing).
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and fantastic mojitos!
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great bar, food is frequently too salty -- perhaps they are trying to drum up additional drink purchases?
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2005
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I know it was waiter who made our experience what it was. Everyone but us got bread (that's funny, they have bread plates apart of the table setting), our cokes were flat, the waiter never came over to ask how...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2005
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I tried to walk in on June 25th and the hostess was very rude to us. She droned on and on about how it would be impossible and we should have called ahead and there's no way we'd get seated for at least 2...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2004
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But wait- I didn't mention Mr Johnson's Chocolate Rum Cake. La Bodeguita has a creative fusion of latin and cubana cuisine making the flavor pleasant, sometimes spicy, and fun to eat. The mojitos- which I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2004
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I bumped into this place by accident, and it is now one of my favorite restaurants in Palo Alto. Delicious, unique food at a reasonable price. The service has always been fine in my experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2003
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The food is fabulous, the service is impeccable and we love the bartenders!!! It's a great restaurant for business or pleasure. The food is consistently great and we are always greeted with a smile. It's our...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2002
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This is fine dining that isn't afraid to use chilis as they were meant to be used: hot and flavorful. The conch chowder is quite a surprise: its non-dairy, vegetable-puree-like texture leaves a fresh and spicy...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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What a delightful treat to find this great restaurant tucked away on California Street. The food, drink and atmosphere were all terrific! The bar was lively and seemed like a familiar place for locals. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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At first, we didn't mind having to shell out $$$ for the meal. Beautiful decor,good food & great music. At the end, we felt very disappointed with our dining experience. You will NOT receive a penny's worth of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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I completely disagree with the last review that gave this place a 1. I've been there many times over the past several years and have always found the ambiance, food and staff to be outstanding. It's a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2002
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This place would be great...if they would let you know when they ran out of the essentials of your meal...second time I went there and they ran out of the purple mashed potatoes...AGAIN...I'm starting to think...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2002
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dishes at this cuban-inspired restaurant are still hit and miss. try the mussels; and masitas, spicy roasted pork. lively atmosphere...
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