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Kuba-Kuba is located in Virginia. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Cuban dishes. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere.
4.0 of 5 stars.
kuba kuba is my only experience with cuban food, and if it's always like this....sweet, i'm a fan. the cuban sandwiches are all amazing, the bread is so crispy and delicious. the tres leches cake is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant lends an aura of Cuban authenticity in a pleasant corner of the Fan. Stick with the Cuban fare as the fideuA�, a Spanish paella dish that uses noodles instead of rice, is rather...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the ten best meals I have had in my life--no kidding. We came in off-hours (Saturday afternoon at 4 something) and had the Latin antipasto (Extremes) which is made up of Chorizo, queso...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great neighborhood spot! I started with empanadas and the crust was flaky and filling full of flavor. It came with some spicy but tasty salsa. The arroz con pollo was amazing!!! Very authentic and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Kuba Kuba for some reason. I'm never blown away by the food but I enjoy the atmosphere even with the not-super friendly wait staff. Always end up eating at the bar because I hate to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafe Con Leche, Cuban Sandwich, Fried Plantains and Tres Leches Cake is a damn fine lunch. I'm a big fan of Cuban food and Kuba Kuba does a great job, I'm yet to have anything that I didn't dig, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i was in richmond for the weekend and some bartender recommended kuba kuba to me on a friday afternoon. ended up eating there on sunday as well because we had to grab some huevos to cure our hangover....
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sober or Hungover.....Kuba Kuba will do a little dance on your tongue that will make you feel better than when you first walked in. I have yet to try their dinner menu, but am quite content with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After living blocks from Kuba Kuba for six years and then moving two hours away, I curse life. I have had pretty much every entree, destert and drink off this menu. I have loved them all. Start your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i had lunch here today! i adore this place. the vegetarian paella is to die for, and they give you enough of it for three or four separate meals. the tostadas are delicious, the coffee is great, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful place for breakfast, luch, And dinner. Try the California Huevos Rancheros....delicious bread topped with over easy eggs, red beans, capers, avocado, etc. paired with a cafe con leche....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good! Best cuban sandwiches in Richmond! The empanadas are practically authentic to the ones I use to have as a child in Costa Rica! The plaintains are more of a fried potato style vs a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good. Not the best cuban that I have had, but decent. The coffee here was excellent, but the food was just ok. Hard to find a place to park, and not a ton of seating. I could see this place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I ate here finally for the first time tonight, after passing by it for years walking my dog or something. Well, its not bad. I think the Cuban sandwich is really good and I like the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've always loved the food at this place, but the last time I went the waitress was absolutely TERRIBLE. She made us feel like we were inconveniencing her the entire time we were there. What a total...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got the pork tenderloin stuffed with chorizo special with mango & passion fruit salsa. Holy crap I don't think I've been that happy in a long time. Everything was perfect, the service, the food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very fun place with lots of personality! Great Cuban food, and interesting wall decor (I specifically remember part of a doll sticking out)!! Huge servings... I'm a big eater and I could barely make a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a little cramped, but damn if you don't get rice bowls as big as a your head. Seriously, you'll have enough leftover for TWO extra meals, at the least.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came to Richmond for work and pickings for a place to eat was slim. Hopped on Yelp and found this little gem. Never had Cuban food before but this being my first experience, I really enjoyed the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love that chorizo and egg panini they have for breakfast...I drive all the way into town just for that!
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kuba Kuba is a quirky little place. There are times when the combination of southern comfort and Cuban is exactly what I want, and I'd give the place five stars in a heartbeat, and there are others...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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How dare you imply that my wife doesn't know how to order cuban food! We both speak perfect English and were able to convey our order to our incompetent waitress just fine. You know, after reading your...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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I completely disagree with the people that did not like the food. Probably they went there in a bad day or they themselves were having a terrible week. However, the food was great, and yeah if you ask around...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for brunch! Although an Americanized version of Cuban food most of the dishes are still great. Fun atmosphere and you must try the Tres Leches Cake...delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really know what Cuban food is supposed to taste like but I know this place is AWESOME!Wish they could transport this place to San Diego. It's been years since I was in RVA and I'm still...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
for brunch, kuba kuba is amaaazing. i'm a sucker for good huevos rancheros and they step it up a notch with the california huevos by adding avocado to the mix. the tostones are also yummy!although the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
California Huevos Rancheros = my last meal on earth. There are very few places that I will endure I-95 traffic for, and this is one of them. Love:Handwritten specials on the boardHow out of place Kuba...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh man. what the hell do they put in the rice and beans? it's my crack. oh the cuban style latte, with condensed cream in it, (insert drooling noise here) the avocados are always perfectly ripe. also...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since my wife and I both cook, we eat to have dishes we would not normally do at home. Kuba Kuba is one of our top places to go (Millie's, Arianna's for pie, the small Pho shack on the street behind...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The latte is great, and the food is just ok. They do give very large portions, but the food just wasn't that memorable to me. If you like pork and brunchy type foods, you might want to try this place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know I feel as if I love the sammies, starters, salads and desserts but I have found that some of the traditional entree dishes lacked a little something for me. Obviously James G. doesn't know...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
IF YOU WANT CUBAN THIS ISNT IT!! Went for breakfast, seemed more Mexicali than Cuban, I never had anything this bad, in any Bodega in Tampa, Miami, or anywhere else. The bill was screwy too, we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kuba Kuba is a great local hideout but I only prefer it for breakfast. I've eaten lunch here about 5 times and never been thrilled. Nothing is bad, but nothing wows me. Breakfast is amazing though....
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go in, sit down, grab yourself the Kuban sandwich, drink yourself a cafe con leche, and call it a day.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food Road Trip: Richmond, VA Day 73.5 starsBest Cuban food for me, but that's not really saying much since I've only been to two other Cuban restaurants. With that in mind, here's my take on this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Just had to share my two cents after reading all of the whining and complaining about what "authentic" comida Cubana (Cuban food to you non-Latinos) really is. Have to say that the food at Kuba Kuba is not...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kuba Kuba is amazing. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Richmond. The food, service, and atmosphere are all impeccable! The portions are huge. I always end up getting something from the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kuba Kuba is solid Richmond restaurant. You walk in and you feel like you've stepped out of the fan and into Cuba. It's a tiny place and the tables are crammed together, but everyone loves it and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Kuba Kuba many times and although it is a wonderful restaurant overall, I feel like the food is overrated. If you are visiting Richmond, this is one of the places that you have to go to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I went here for our anniversary because we wanted a nice walk through the neighborhood and a smaller place to eat. We were really impressed with the whole look of the place, the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing rave reviews, I was extremely excited to try Kuba Kuba. The food wasn't bad, it just wasn't great either.We started with gazpacho soup, which was fine (in my opinion, hard to screw up.)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I have to agree this place has awesome cuban food. The tostones, cuban sandwich, and plaintains were yummy! And the paella was deliciously HUGE (and heard the veggie paella is the best!)HOWEVER,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta agree with Jake K. This place is fine, portions are good (and therefore prices as good), it's a decent place for a casual dinner... but I wouldn't go any further than that.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been there once. Ordered the paella and it wasn't a real paella. The rice wasn't cooked together with the rest of the ingredients. It was cooked separately and put back together so the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
At the risk of putting blood in the water, I'm going to buck the trend and say that Kuba Kuba's not my fave restaurant. It's been a long time since I ate there, but I didn't feel any particular urge...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really have much more to add to other reviews for Kuba Kuba, they are dead on with my experience.I took my girlfriend there for dinner for our anniversary. We love that area of Richmond, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We are long time diners at Kuba Kuba although we stay away when special VCU events are going on ie..Graduation, Parents In Town Kind of things. Love this place - The Kubanaso is wonderful, what can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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A busy local restaurant, unassuming, eclectic environment. Excellent Cuban food, ample servings. Can't miss with any selection from the Daily Specials board.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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This restaurant is great because they really incorporate the Cuban tastes into all of their food. Even their omelets are not just plain run-of-the-mill omelets but are a bit spicy and have a punch of the Cuban...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kuba Kuba is one of the best brunch places in Richmond as per a vote of my acquaintances. This is obvious as every time we get together, they insist on going to Kuba Kuba for brunch on Sunday....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome! One of my favorite brunch places. I recommend the California Rancheros, yummy goodness (especially for a hangover)!Basically anything on the menu is great: Cuban pannini, all the brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Arriving as a party of six late on a Wednesday night, it took a while to get seated. No matter, we ordered drinks and passed the time away at the bar. Kuba Kuba is small and intimate, it's random and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a fun, authentic Cuban atmosphere. The decorations remind me of my days in good old Havana. OK, I've really never been there, but I imagine Kuba Kuba captures it spot on if I had. There...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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In response to boogeyboyatu, we don't know where to begin either. Perhaps by saying we are Cuban, born in Cuba, of Cuban parents and we definitely know what Cuban food is supposed to taste like as well. First...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere in this place is very laid back. The place is relatively small but they seem to move people really fast.The paella is more than enough to split. Good stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is incredible -- period. The food was outstanding and the people who work there are great. Granted we waited for a loooooonnnng time, but it was well worth it. During the wait we sipped on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Plainly and simply put, this place does not serve authentic cuban food. Food is way overpriced and the staff was not exactly welcoming.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am sad to say I live 2 1/2 blocks from Kuba Kuba and went their for the first time recently. I do not eat red meat and was told, I would not find anything there. LIARS! You all lied! There are so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Wow, where to begin. Perhaps by saying that I am from Miami, of Cuban parents, and definitely know what Cuban food is supposed to be like. Sadly, this restaurant does not. I ordered a Cuban sandwich. Said...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was driving through Richmond with my in laws the other night and every restaurant we tried to go to was a 1 to 2 hour wait. Although I had never been to Richmond before I went to Yelp on my iPhone...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great little Cuban restaurant. I loved the avocado salad - the dressing was perfect, the greens were fresh, and the toast that they serve with it was delicious! The Cuban sandwich was similarly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So amazingly delicious. Lots of vegetarian and vegan entrees. The vegetarian Paella is amazing and the portion is so huge that I usually split it with my husband (we both get the fabulous avocado...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kuba Kuba is the god-damned bee's knees of RIchmond, Virginia. I don't personally care what kind of food you like, or what your own personal palette is -- if you don't like the food at Kuba Kuba,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although I have since moved to Los Angeles, I still salivate when I think of their delicious Cuban sandwich. Perfectly salty pork and ham with cheese, pickles, and spicy mustard. And I don't even...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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Kuba Kuba was a great dining experience. It's intimate, energetic, and the scents from the kitchen permeate the air in a wonderful way. If you're looking for good Cuban food (I had the roast pork & it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome brunch! Good dinner too, just too many things in the paella -- overkill.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Kuba Kuba is awesome, but what kind of sadist puts asparagus in paella? I would go five stars if they used green beans instead. Asparagus is just disgusting.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kuba Kuba is a refreshing change to the all Richmond Diner cuisine. Takeout is great, the atmosphere zesty and the food great. I love the fact that its so popular among the people that do know...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kuba Kuba is a Fan favorite.Kuba Kuba is a great place to grab some grub...if you're into grubbing!Food at Kuba Kuba straight-forward Cuban food always satisfies. Cuban Sandwiches, Handmade Limeade,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE KUBA KUBA !!! Came to Richmond for business, and this was one of the place I had to visit (cuz of Yelp!!!)Location : Easy parking off the street...Seat : May not be great for too big of a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting the world of Kuba Kuba and I can't say that it was able to meet my expectations. I've gone a number of times and haven't been blown away by any of their dishes, not even their tres...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best lemonade and/or limeade of my life! The tres leche cake, there aren't words! I heart Kuba Kuba.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kuba Kuba is not at all what I expected to find in Richmond, Virginia. This lively, Cuban-inspired restaurant in The Fan serves up serious portions at very fair prices. It's the sort of neighborhood...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss this place!!! I moved to San Diego almost 4 years ago and I have not found any Cuban food that compares! Brunch is the best here! Good prices and delicious food. My favorite thing about eating...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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I come to Richmond once every 2-3 months and ALWAYS make sure I dine at KK. It's a hole in the wall, small, bad seating, hot place and I love it. I travel most of the South East US (Carolinas/VA/TN/GA) and KK...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The location of Kuba Kuba gives you a good feel for Richmond's fan district. The cuban sandwiches are amazing, as well as everything else I've tried there.Haven't tried the brunch, but the cuban...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe lunch isn't their best suit, but I tried their beef sandwich (not recalling the exact name), and there wasn't anything special about it. The only thing I actually enjoyed their was their leche...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kuba Kuba is perfect for vegetarians like me because it has several menu choices, I usually get the portabello sandwich which comes with tostones (banana chips), it's also a great place to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I miss Kuba Kuba so much now that my boyfriend doesn't live in Richmond anymore. It took us a while to venture into this restaurant, it looks like a seedy bar from the outside, but once we tried it,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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I have always loved this restaurant. But when we showed up for brunch yesterday, we were waiting for one member of our party and the staff was refusing to seat us, even though the restaurant was over half...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best hangover breakfast ever! Crowded on sunday mornings. Large dishes for the price you pay. Original menu... I always bring out of town guests to eat at this location, and they always leave...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best restaurant I have been in this state. You can't find this excellent, well prepared cuban food. The atmosphere of this restaurant complements the food for a good o'l cuban experience....
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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Staff does a poor job covering the front door/hostess stand. Stood around expecting one of the several employees who saw me, to come over to seat me. One finally did ask, but went away after I told her. Came...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far my favorite restaurant in Richmond. Great ambiance, excellent food and a friendly staff. Save room for the tres leche cake!
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
fantastic food!! always a wait but always worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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This place has great food at affordable prices. The fried plantains round off any meal well. The cafe con leche is wonderful, especially with a slice of tres leche cake.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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If you like food, I mean AUTHENTIC food, then there is none better than Kuba Kuba. Cuban food at it's finest. And I've been to Cuba, and Kuba Kuba is right on! Small, "hole-in-the-wall" type restau...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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I had a great tasting sandwich here that I wish I could remember the name of. But the next time I'm in Richmond you can bet I'll be there! They have a good selection of foods all in a Cuban flavor with all...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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Kuba Kuba is Richmond's best option for Cuban food. Large portions of authentic preparations, served in a bodega-like atmosphere. A very pleasant experience (if a little hot sometimes), and well worth whatever...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2003
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Being Cuban-born and New England grown, I was surprised to find this excellent eatery in the Heart of the Confederacy. For a while I felt in Habana Vieja in my childhood, with pictures of girls celebrating...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2003
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Yes, I give this place a 10. Not only is the food and service excellent, but it is also the best espresso joint in all of Richmond. If only it would open its doors at 6 AM instead of 9 AM.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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Kuba-Kuba has great Cuban food and that wonderful cake! The atmosphere is wonderful too. It could use more room or take reservations, however.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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cuban cuisine takes center stage...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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My wife and I found Kuba Kuba during a weekend visit to Richmond. Our experience was nothing short of fabulous. Our waiter was incredible and the food was to die for. Come hungry, as the portions
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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this bright, airy restaurant is family-oriented and is a great place to broaden your child's taste buds. there is something to catch their eye at every turn-shelves of imported foods in brightly colored...
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