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Escape to Havana in the heart of DC at Cuba Libre in Penn Quarter! Indulge in classic and contemporary Cuban cuisine, award-winning mojitos, and an extensive rum selection in our lively open-air setting. Whether it’s happy hour, dinner, or weekend brunch with bottomless pitchers, each visit is a journey into Cuban culture. Elevate your next celebration with a jumbo Havana Banana Split served with flair! Every weekend, the party continues after dinner with a lively DJ dance party and VIP Bottle Service. Explore our private event spaces and customizable menus for unique celebrations. Cuba Libre is your destination for unforgettable moments and celebratory occasions!
Cuban cuisine & a vast rum bar accented by Caribbean decor & late-night salsa dancing.
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Address: 801 9th St NW suite a, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 408-1600
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Reservations: tripleseat.comcubalibrenightlife.com
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BR J
The best way I can describe our experience is inconsistent. We ordered the pork belly as an appetizer, the lechon asado, Vaca frita, and steak and eggs from the brunch menu. The appetizer and bread & mango bread came out moments before our meals. The pork belly was cold with a lot of fat. Still tasty, but cold. The steak, eggs, and potatoes were cold as well and lacked flavoring. The Vaca frita and lechon asado were excellent! The brisket was so good we asked for the sauce to put on the steak and eggs. And the bread oh my goodness the bread is soooo super yummy good. Eileen was fantastic as well and she was working the bar but very attentive to us. We also ordered a nonalcoholic rum punch and mojito, they were both ok. For the money I expected the drinks to be as good as the bread. We’d go back for the brisket, pork and bread. And totally ask to sit in Eileen’s section. This time though we would have to comment if the food is cold again.
… moreCarlos Sanchez
Cuba libre food should be better. Food is not good at all or authentic i have never had empanadas so bad before, the croquettes was probably the best thing i tried. The ropa vieja was not good either nothing like authentic cuban ropa vieja. I had ordered a churrasco thinking it would be good but was completely fooled it was horrendous with a taste like if it was burnt on the grill on one side, i had also ordered a side of yuca fries that never came out. The flan was okay. The bar stools need to be tightened or adjusted so they dont feel all wobbly.
I just recommend avoiding this place if you’re visiting out of town or if you’re from the local area. Not to mention $18 for 2 empanadas is steep when they’re awful. Don’t visit for the food during the day. They need to reevaluate how they are making their food.
… moreI just recommend avoiding this place if you’re visiting out of town or if you’re from the local area. Not to mention $18 for 2 empanadas is steep when they’re awful. Don’t visit for the food during the day. They need to reevaluate how they are making their food.
Dr. Karla Hernandez DeCuir
We came here because we heard about dancing at night but we got here a little too early. It was around 930 pm so we just ordered some food. We had the ropa vieja & the empanadas. The Ropa Vieja was good but it only comes with white rice (I’m used to them always serving it with black beans and rice or with Congri & maduros). The empanadas were fried too hard. I didn’t really like them. The drinks were average. The place is pretty cute and when were leaving, they were starting to pick up the tables & the music was really great. The bathroom, however, had a long line.
… moreJonathan R
Food was pretty good overall. Service was an issue. Very hard to get refills and attention. The food runner couldn’t care less about being there.
Overall I’ll chalk it up to maybe an off night.
… moreOverall I’ll chalk it up to maybe an off night.
Jasmine Bruno
Oh my goodness, where do I even begin? The decor is absolutely adorable, both inside and out. The service was personable, punctual, and super friendly. The food? Beyond delicious! Everything is perfectly seasoned and marinated—from the pork to the steak. I also loved their Mai-Tai-Garita—so cute and tasty! I’ll definitely be back. Bonus: the server mentioned they have party nights on Fridays and Saturdays! Amazing Cuban food all around!
… moreChristian Sotomayor
Great place to have mojitos and good quality Cuban food.
We sat at high top tables by the bar the service was fantastic!!
The atmosphere and the decorations are Great!
… moreWe sat at high top tables by the bar the service was fantastic!!
The atmosphere and the decorations are Great!
Tinotenda Muvuti
I had the chicken with mashed potatoes and the empanadas. The food was okay, not amazing, but it came out quickly. The ambience was fantastic, lively, and beautifully done. Restrooms were clean and well-kept. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere more than the meal.
… moreAda Rich
The service was wonderful. The environment was lovely. Of course there is no parking due to the location, and I don’t believe the price was right for my entree. The paella is a very small serving and the bottom is pretty crispy, which leaves a very small amount of rice. Pick another dish.
… moreKate Vogt
Kinda shocked this place only has 4.2 stars, food was VERY good.
I tried the chef’s tasting menu and got a little bit of everything and it was all so good – Got one of each of the desserts & very impressed with both,
10/10. Recommend
… moreI tried the chef’s tasting menu and got a little bit of everything and it was all so good – Got one of each of the desserts & very impressed with both,
10/10. Recommend
Kylie Bartak
The food was really just okay— the burger was awesome, but the more traditional meat entrees lacked flavor. The Cuban sandwich was okay, but I really expected better.
When we walked in, we were stunned by the atmosphere, it was low-lit, cool interior design! But then our waitress walked us to a back room which had no ambiance whatsoever, and was mostly empty of other people. We had a reservation and there were only 4 of us, without any kids, so I would have expected to be seated in the primary area rather than overflow.
To her credit, our waitress was lovely and provided great care and service to our table.
… moreWhen we walked in, we were stunned by the atmosphere, it was low-lit, cool interior design! But then our waitress walked us to a back room which had no ambiance whatsoever, and was mostly empty of other people. We had a reservation and there were only 4 of us, without any kids, so I would have expected to be seated in the primary area rather than overflow.
To her credit, our waitress was lovely and provided great care and service to our table.