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The word Gustazo means great pleasure and “darse or dar un Gustazo” means to treat oneself or someone else to something special. Located at 240 Moody street, Gustazo aims to bring authentic Cuban flavors to the vibrant Boston restaurant scene. Its festive and original decor embodies the spirit of Havana, with elements of Spanish colonial architecture, reminiscence of the 1950s and colorful Cuban modern art. In the kitchen, modern interpretations of classic Cuban dishes are crafted daily with the best available ingredients. When visiting this lively neighborhood restaurant, savoring our authentic Cuban fare and listening to our carefully selected compilation of Cuban music, we aim that you our guest, will have a Gustazo!
Compact throwback with an Old Havana motif & Latin flair preparing Cuban dishes with a modern twist.
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Rick Morse
Very busy Saturday night service at the Moody Street Waltham location but the waitress, bartender and kitchen timed everything perfectly. Loved the ginger mojito and Hemingway Daiquiri. Table a shared Squash blossom salad, beef empanadas, pork tacos and lamb chops. Salad, empanadas and tacos stood out. Pan roasted chicken dish was fantastic and other family/friends raved about the bass and yuca fries didn’t disappoint. We split the churros and loved them too. Easy parking behind building (free after 6pm). We will return 🙂
… moreAlex
Let me preface this by saying I am a five-year loyalist of the Cambridge location, with a perfect record of five-star experiences. We recently moved to Waltham and were excited to try the sister location of one of our all-time favorite restaurants.
We ordered the chicharrones, ceviche, croquettes, and yuca fries. The croquettes were excellent — no notes, as expected. Everything else, however, appeared to be marinated in the tears of a thousand vinegar bottles.
The chicharrones arrived wrapped in lettuce and topped with a very enthusiastic vinegar coleslaw. The yuca fries came with a “garlic aioli” that I can only describe as a vinegar-forward sauce that once thought about garlic. And then there was the ceviche — served soup-style in a bowl of straight vinegar broth, featuring four lonely pieces of fish bravely trying to survive under a generous mound of fruit and vegetables.
When we politely shared our feedback with our waiter (Diego), he responded by… saying nothing, returning moments later, placing the check on the table, and asking us to leave. A bold choice.
Overall, this was an extremely off-putting experience and wildly inconsistent with the 10+ wonderful meals we’ve had at the Cambridge Gustazo. We won’t be returning — but if vinegar is your love language, this might just be the place for you. Here’s hoping others have a better experience than we did
… moreWe ordered the chicharrones, ceviche, croquettes, and yuca fries. The croquettes were excellent — no notes, as expected. Everything else, however, appeared to be marinated in the tears of a thousand vinegar bottles.
The chicharrones arrived wrapped in lettuce and topped with a very enthusiastic vinegar coleslaw. The yuca fries came with a “garlic aioli” that I can only describe as a vinegar-forward sauce that once thought about garlic. And then there was the ceviche — served soup-style in a bowl of straight vinegar broth, featuring four lonely pieces of fish bravely trying to survive under a generous mound of fruit and vegetables.
When we politely shared our feedback with our waiter (Diego), he responded by… saying nothing, returning moments later, placing the check on the table, and asking us to leave. A bold choice.
Overall, this was an extremely off-putting experience and wildly inconsistent with the 10+ wonderful meals we’ve had at the Cambridge Gustazo. We won’t be returning — but if vinegar is your love language, this might just be the place for you. Here’s hoping others have a better experience than we did
traceriffic
Easily our favorite Cuban restaurant in New England. (And my Mom was born in Cuba, so I am both intimately familiar with & very picky about good, authentic Cuban food!) The atmosphere is cozy with dim, soothing, easy-on-the-eyes lighting, high ceilings, and vintage “old Cuba” inspired artwork/ambiance. For apps: yuca frita, empanadas, croquetas de jamon are our go-tos. The ropa vieja & puerco asado are our favorite comfort food meals; if you’re doing apps, the meals are definitely big enough to share. Their mojitos are exceptional and refreshing with just enough mint. We’ve never had room for dessert, but one of these days, we’re dying to try the churros because they look to die for! All in all, we’ve been to Gustazo’s a few dozen times over the past six years, both for intimate date nights and also bigger gatherings like birthday/grad parties, and the food and service are always stellar. Grateful to have a Cuban gem like this in Massachusetts!
… moreElena “Rena” Wu
The restaurant has a lively, energetic atmosphere, and our server was genuinely friendly and attentive. I also appreciated how seriously they handled my nut allergy, despite the menu’s blanket disclaimer about cross-contamination. The Croquetas de Hongos were easily the highlight: well-balanced, paired with a great sauce, and impressively light for a fried dish.
Unfortunately, the rest didn’t live up to the promise, or the price tag. Charging Boston-level prices in the suburbs feels unjustified, especially when the main dishes lack depth. Both the Ropa Vieja and Puerco Asado were aggressively salty, to the point that flavor was flattened rather than enhanced. I kept wishing for more plantains just to counterbalance the salt. Overall, some bright spots, but not enough consistency to justify the cost.
… moreUnfortunately, the rest didn’t live up to the promise, or the price tag. Charging Boston-level prices in the suburbs feels unjustified, especially when the main dishes lack depth. Both the Ropa Vieja and Puerco Asado were aggressively salty, to the point that flavor was flattened rather than enhanced. I kept wishing for more plantains just to counterbalance the salt. Overall, some bright spots, but not enough consistency to justify the cost.
Carolyn Huang
Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar in Waltham is fantastic! The food was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. My favorites were the ribeye, lamb, empanadas, and the bacon-wrapped plantain tapas. And don’t miss the flan! It’s the perfect finish and an absolute must-try. Great spot with delicious dishes!
… moreOlesya Gritsenko
We were genuinely surprised by how delicious the food was! You don’t always expect such high quality from a suburban restaurant, but this place truly exceeded our expectations. Every dish was flavorful and beautifully prepared.
The service was incredibly attentive which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. On top of that, the atmosphere had a great vibe. We’ll definitely be coming back!
… moreThe service was incredibly attentive which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. On top of that, the atmosphere had a great vibe. We’ll definitely be coming back!
Timothy Donnelly
Fantastic ceviche. The empanadas were so good we blinked and they were gone.
The roasted crickets to go with the mezcal flight were an interesting touch.. very tasty!
… moreThe roasted crickets to go with the mezcal flight were an interesting touch.. very tasty!
Chuck James
Great food, attentive waiter.
However, I was absolutely put off by the “Kitchen Appreciation Fee” that was tacked onto our bill. There was no warning on the menu.
Our server noted it was from Covid times, but when I stated we are out of Covid, she shrugged her head.
The manager offered to remove the charge, but it irks me to be nickeled and dimed. I told the manager that the great food experience is lost by these fees. I would have happily paid more for my meal, vs. being surprised by this fee.
… moreHowever, I was absolutely put off by the “Kitchen Appreciation Fee” that was tacked onto our bill. There was no warning on the menu.
Our server noted it was from Covid times, but when I stated we are out of Covid, she shrugged her head.
The manager offered to remove the charge, but it irks me to be nickeled and dimed. I told the manager that the great food experience is lost by these fees. I would have happily paid more for my meal, vs. being surprised by this fee.
Anna Lisa Wilkinson
Finally got to try this place on moody st. In Waltham. The tapas/small plates were excellent. I had the swordfish tacos and shared the yucca fries and corn fritters. All delicious with lots of flavor. The churros for dessert was a highly, yummy with chocolate and dulce de leche sauces for dipping. The sangria of the day was really good as well. I would definitely go back.
… morePaul Truong
Tried this place for date night. Really good tapas options and tequila selection .
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