La Cubana Cuban Restaurant
5402 Winner Rd, Kansas City, MO
Crema's Take
“This intimate Kansas City spot captures authentic Cuban cuisine with remarkable care, from hand-crafted sandwiches bursting with tender roasted pork to perfectly crispy yucca frita that tastes like it came straight from Havana. Beyond the exceptional food made fresh daily, you'll experience genuine hospitality—the chef actually comes out to greet guests—paired with reasonable prices and generous portions that make every visit feel like a celebration. Whether you're settling in for a leisurely meal or grabbing a quick bite, the clean, welcoming atmosphere and thoughtfully curated specialty drinks transform an ordinary lunch into something memorable.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Food and service was great. Everything was made fresh and delicious. Will definitely be back. 10/10 ⭐️
Fantastic Cuban food! Prices are very reasonable, plenty of choices, and generous portions. Seriously, probably the best Cuban we've had since Florida. The picadillo and yucca frita were absolutely delicious! Seriously, the rice that comes with the picadillo - I could have eaten an entire plate of that!
Excellent Cuban food! Best Cuban sandwich ever with tender roasted pork and ham. The ropa vieja was delicious! The chef came out and spoke with us too which was a treat . The photo only shows half of the sandwich lol
We dropped by to grab a quick small bite and see what we thought. The restaurant is very clean and fairly easy to navigate. They don’t have any physical menus, just look at the digital menu boards around the checkout. There isn’t a ton of parking here either and that’s the only reason I have them 4 stars on atmosphere. Other than that, I have zero complaints. La Cubana is a gem and we will continue to go back. Everything we ordered was great! The chicken empanadas remind me so much of “corn meal mush” that’s been filled with chicken and fried. Amazing food and great service. The Cuban coffee is amazing too!! We picked up an order of Papas Rellenas de Pcadillo-Stuffed mashed potato balls with seasoned ground beef inside. Croquetas de jamon-Lightly breaded and fried. Stuffed with potatoes and ham. Empanadas de Pollo-Corn meal based empanada filled with seasoned chicken. Platanos Maduros-Fried sweet plantains.
If you’re not eating here, you’re doing lunch wrong. I wandered into this little Cuban gem on a whim and left a changed person—spiritually, emotionally, and gastronomically. First off, the food? Sublime. I ordered the #1 because I enjoy living on the edge, and let me tell you… it didn’t just blow my socks off. It launched them into orbit. NASA called—they want them back. Every bite was like a salsa dance on my taste buds, led by a porky partner who knows all the moves. I made noises I thought were only reserved for award-winning barbeque or emotional breakthroughs in therapy. The staff? So friendly I started wondering if I was secretly related to them. I half expected someone to ask if I needed a place to stay for the holidays. And the bathrooms—look, I don’t usually talk about restrooms in my food reviews, but these deserve a standing ovation. Spotless. I’ve been to weddings with less attention to detail. In conclusion: Go here. Go now. Go hungry. Bring a friend, or don’t—more food for you. Either way, you’re in for a Cuban flavor explosion wrapped in warm hospitality and served with a side of, “Why didn’t I find this place sooner?”
Crema Reviews
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