La Cubanita in Wijk 02 Almere Stad

What a great experience! The food was truly delicious; everything tasted fresh and was well-presented. The staff was incredibly friendly, hospitable, and helpful. You really feel welcome here. Many hospitality businesses in Almere could learn a thing or two from this. Good service, tasty food, and a nice atmosphere. They are real stars! We will definitely be back. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As always, very good. Nice staff. You get served quickly. You have to try this, otherwise you won't know what it is. Enjoy your meal! 🍹🌮🍗

Dining out with a group of ladies... We immediately received a comment about how busy it was and the time. Ordering by phone in rounds, the explanation is minimal. Cold tapas are served first, which is illogical. Not a single person is going to eat alone. After that, it becomes chaos on the table. Little is cleared away, and only one waitress shows a smile. I do not recommend the brownie; it is dry and cold. When paying, we received the highest bill even though we only had one drink. Perhaps the wrong option was selected during the reservation, for unlimited drinks; however, we were only asked once what we wanted to drink. A trick?? Eventually, we got a refund. For us: never again! We should have read the reviews first...

Service is via a tablet; fast but impersonal. Food, meh? They are certainly tapas as in small bites, but there is hardly anything Spanish left about them, which is what you would expect.

Had a delicious meal, many variations possible.

Had a delicious meal, the appetizers are always good, although it is a bit of a shame that orders regularly go wrong due to the busyness (staff shortage?). But usually, it gets sorted out later. If you leave here hungry, you’ve done something wrong.

We had a delicious meal. Eventually, however, there wasn't much choice in terms of tapas.

We had a nice meal, but once again something wasn't right, which meant we couldn't order as much. The bill was also incorrect again.

Great experience, lovely staff and tasty food!

Good service and a friendly welcome at Saliya. We had a delicious meal and felt at ease. We will definitely be back.

Friendly service. And a delicious meal. Especially the Cuban cigar, and a delicious dessert.

I was at La Cubanita in Almere recently. It was so filthy there. The lock on the men's toilet was broken and the women's toilet was completely broken. I had to wait outside the door to make sure no one walked into my girlfriend's room. The floor looked terrible and coats, bags, and helmets were piled up in a corner (I think they belonged to the staff). The kitchen was so full of dirty plates that I can't imagine that's hygienic. I left quickly. The staff were nice, though.

Lukewarm beer, meatballs, and other meat very tough. Long wait for order.

Service and atmosphere were good. Hot dishes being cold really didn't apply to us. They also arrived at the table very quickly. The Prawn Pil Pil is highly recommended if you like spicy food! However, we did get the impression that a lot of things were already prepared in the fridge. The Carpaccio, for example, was tasty but really very cold, just like the plate. Furthermore, many dishes were deep-fried, but despite that, it was tasty, though not so much that we would come back here every month. In that case, we would rather go to Las Tapas in Hilversum, where homemade really means homemade. There is absolutely nothing to complain about regarding the staff, etc., and we had a wonderful evening overall.

The food was super, we enjoyed it. The hostess was super friendly, the food arrived on time, and everything looked neat, as we were there for two days due to our son's tournament in Huizen. Almere has a nice center with plenty of shops, only the staff in most shops is quite arrogant, but at Lacubanita they were nice and friendly!! Because I had seen reviews that weren't really positive, but we just felt like we had to experience it ourselves!! And we found it to be top-notch. Keep up the good work, greetings from Den Helder. Keep it up, hostess, and who knows, maybe next time!!

I thought this was a great restaurant! I ate here with my family of four. It was super cheap!

Unfortunately, I have rarely eaten so badly. I went there to eat with a friend; it was her birthday and she had previously had a good experience at this place. The Wi-Fi didn't work, so we had to wait over 50 minutes for our dish. After complaining, we were given a notepad to write down the dishes. We were now receiving our dishes one after the other, sometimes as many as 10 at once, even dishes we hadn't ordered. When paying, we mentioned that it was someone's birthday, but there was little reaction. When we said that a bad review was coming, the reaction was indifferent; a shame. I would take another look at the staff here.

My husband and I had a wonderful Valentine's Day! The atmosphere was so welcoming, and we even provided heart-shaped candles for guests! It was so sweet! The food was fresh and delicious! There was something for everyone! Thank you for making our lives better and happier!!!

Don't expect any culinary surprises at these prices. The food is simply delicious. If you want a surprise, you'll have to go somewhere else. We normally joke that you just have to wait and see if you get what you order, and/or if you even receive it at all. But yesterday, all orders were received correctly. The staff is hard-working and friendly, the acoustics have improved, and it seems less noisy than before.

You can try all sorts of small dishes. Because the kitchen was open, the back door created a draft. We had a delicious meal.

Thank you very much for yesterday evening and arranging our table better and taking care of us. Food was “ok”, some of them were not very well cooked but overall, it was good. Sangria was really strong and nice. Service was fast and well taken care of. The atmosphere was very loud and the lightning could have been better arranged. You feel like you are under cross examination of something :) there was a huge group of people and they were literally shouting and laughing very loud, we needed to shout to eachother to be able to hear eachother. In those occasions, maybe the staff could warn these disrespectful people. At the end of the day, thank you for the service.

Very fun and delicious, I have a suggestion for the button: when someone guesses the time correctly, a song should play so everyone can understand that someone got it right, even the waiters!and would make that experience even more fui.

All the food was cold when we arrived. The quieter it got, the warmer the food became. It almost seemed like the chef was in a hurry, judging by the dishes. They were literally throwing things out. Many items were out. I think that if you're open every day, you can't just say something was out. Chicken and bacon were out, stew was out, crème brûlée was out. I think you should get a discount for that. RIDICULOUS. Dishes were deep-fried for far too long. As much as we love La Cubanita in Delft and Naaldwijk, this is terrible. We also sat by the window, which was very cold. There were plenty of other options, but we had to sit here. SO BAD AND AGAIN, NO DISCOUNT. A WASTE OF MY MONEY, don't do it!!!!!!

Yesterday we went to eat. Upon arrival, we waited 10 minutes when someone came. We sat by the window. It was very cold. I put my coat there. We received bread, which wasn't baked properly. The dishes weren't really optimal, lacking flavor. A lot of sauce was too much. Over-portioned: four pieces of melon with two small pieces of ham and steak. The hamburger hadn't melted the cheese. A lot of mess on the floor. Tables weren't cleared immediately, which made for a nasty sight, even for customers. Then you order your dessert. The lady who came told you that you had ordered cheesecake; it still had to thaw. It wasn't very professional. When it arrived, it was still frozen. I paid and left. Bad experience for me, I'll never eat here again.

Disappointing. It was busy and the staff worked very hard...but the food wasn't good and had very little flavor.

Its super nice. I go there often and I like everything about la cubanita

The food was great. The service was very fast.

The dinner here was dissapointing on so many levels.Please stop naming this place as tapas bar as it has nothing to do with tapas known from Spain. It is a Dutch version of tapas- tasteless dishes and portion as small as you can eat using microscope. Change the chef,go to Spain and understand what tapas actually is. I was shocked and suprised how bad quality food you can serve asking for high price for it.Even the coctails were bad- hardly no alcohol in them and as sweet as hell. Meat was dry, fried too much,not fresh quality. The design of this place looks nice and the staff is friendly,but it won't cover disappointing experience with the food.

You walk in and see three staff members standing around happily doing nothing. You ask if there's room... You're told you can't eat due to staff shortages. If you don't feel like it, don't work.

I found it very noisy. And the staff put everything on the table right away, even though there were ten of us.

The food is 3 stars, but the coziness, atmosphere, and service make the difference.

We actually had a great experience here. Most of the tapas were delicious. However, we sometimes had to wait quite a while for them. The restaurant is rather small and the tables are all very close together, which made it quite noisy. For the price, it was okay! :)

I was here for the first time and I must say it was very nice, tasty, cozy and the food (concept) was also good, there were definitely some things that were a bit less, but overall it was good and definitely worth repeating.

Tried it on recommendation, but was disappointed. Many of the dishes were fried (this wasn't the case before, according to my friends). The first course was spare ribs, three ribs, but they weren't warm enough, so I'll order them again later. This time, the dish was warm, but unfortunately only one rib. The carpaccio and the patatas bravas were reasonable to good. It's also very noisy (loud talking and screaming children). Of course, the staff and La Cubanita can't do anything about it, but perhaps they should install sound-absorbing panels. There were five of us seated at a table that, in my opinion, was too small. All in all, not recommended; we certainly won't be returning.

The food is delicious, the service is also good. It's just very noisy.

The staff is very friendly. We definitely had a great evening today.

It's difficult to have a conversation because it's incredibly noisy. And the music wasn't even on yet. The staff is incredibly rude. It's a shame about that fake nail that came with the food. Perfect for bachelor/bachelorette parties or birthdays where people want to eat and drink.

La Cubanita in Almere Centrum offers a fun dining concept in a lively location. The restaurant is styled with Cuban influences, which makes for a nice theme, although the interior felt a little bare at times, it seemed like some greenery or plants could have made the space warmer and more inviting. Also the lighting at our table (near the entrance) was harsh and not very cozy, which made the experience feel less atmospheric. With just a few tweaks to the ambiance, the restaurant could feel much more welcoming. The overall concept is great though, especially considering the value for money. For a small extra charge (€12,50), you can include drinks like wine, beer, and more, which makes it quite an affordable night out. The staff were a real highlight of our visit! Very kind, friendly, and attentive. We felt well taken care of and the service was quick and smooth. The setting on Belfortplein is also appealing, surrounded by other restaurants right in the heart of the city. As for the food: unfortunately, this was where the experience fell short. Many of the dishes didn’t taste particularly fresh. The salmon and meat, for example, were overcooked and lacked quality. While the variety is good and it’s fun to try many small bites, it’s not the place to go if you’re looking for refined flavors or high-quality ingredients. Also, despite the Cuban name, the tapas lean much more toward Spanish-style small dishes. Overall, La Cubanita is a good option if you want a casual evening out, lots of food for a reasonable price, and you’re not too concerned about top-tier quality. With friendlier lighting and a bit more freshness in the dishes, it would be perfect!

Delicious food and very friendly staff. Nice atmosphere.

Super friendly staff and delicious food, many vegetarian options

The dishes were delicious. It's just a shame there wasn't any steak. We had to wait a long time for someone to come and explain how the concept works. It was our first time. Otherwise, it was fine.

Great food and pleasant staff. We had a really nice dinner.

Worthless... food was cold... steak was not on the menu... a lot of noise... ice cream in a cardboard cup was frozen solid... in short, never again... la cubanita

It was busy and especially hot, but the food was fantastic. Every dish was fresh and flavorful. Well-seasoned, and the desserts were also a treat. It's a shame the ice cream is served in a paper cup.

Great concept. Lots of selection and tasty snacks. Tip: remember what you ordered. It can sometimes take a while to get it.

Horribel service horrible manager and bland food, no sense of fixing their own wrongs save ur money dont come here. Rude.

The busier it gets, the longer you have to wait for your food. The first round came within 6 minutes and by the 4th round we had to wait 20 minutes before we got our food, so definitely take your time!

Delicious food. Can't stop. Keep ordering.

Wat een zooitje daar in almere alles moet 4x vragen lopen daar kinderen te bedienen die er geen zin in hebben 2x dienblad met drinken over kleding laten vallen ja sorry wat een zooitje daarna 4x vragen of ze de vieze vaat weg willen halen en dan staat er zoveel dat ze ook dat op de grond laten vallen. LA CUBANITA ALMERE BAR EN BAR SLECHT.

It's a bit of a shame if you choose the drinks concept, but there's too little staff, so you could only order two drinks... and the food was usually not warm. Of course, the staff that were there couldn't do anything about that and were also working incredibly hard.

Food was not really tasty, you can better go to a snack bar for the same quality!!! Especially the shrimps were not always cooked properly. But what do you expect when you have a little boy of between 17/18 in the kitchen!!!

friendly staff and very tasty tapas

Excellent food and even better staff!

Uiteraard weer heerlijk gegeten. De Virgin Cocktails zijn hier ook altijd heel lekker. Helaas zelf een beetje ziekig geworden na hier te hebben gegeten - maar dat maakt het voor mij niet een mindere ervaring! (Kon namelijk ook gewoon een slechte dag zijn geweest en niet eens afkomstig hier vandaan!) Personeel was echt super vriendelijk, ze hadden een leveringsfout gehad en moesten ze aan iedereen vertellen. Deden ze met klasse!

Been coming here for years. My experience also differs every time. One time a bit better than the other time, but generally tasty, cozy & cozy. Depending on how busy it is, it can sometimes be that a dish is overlooked and that is human. Only that does not make it less annoying with 2 dishes per round. When reporting, action was taken immediately.

Service was friendly but they should say what they put on the table. Atmosphere of the restaurant is okay, could use a bit more atmosphere. Food was good but could be much better.

Food was small and not tasty, it was full of sauce, nachos were bad, fries were not tasty, chicken was tasty, bread with aioli was leaking only 1 piece for 3 people 🤨, service was nice and they did their job well. Desserts were just whipped cream with a sauce I won't be coming back here.

Not really familiar with "cuisine / dishes" hence 3 stars... tables are quite close together which is not nice... service (food) also felt quite messy... ordering drinks went smoothly... not really a feeling of "this is worth repeating".

Food is really delicious and well prepared, service is good, but if your glass is empty it takes a while before a waiter comes. Atmosphere is really great, nice music and the restaurant is busy

Friendly service, tasty food, cozy atmosphere

Loved the variety and quantity. Worth the price tag. Steak, burrata, croquettes, clams, chicken, ribs are good but could be considered sub par. The drinks are sweet. Loved their tartare, and spanish burger patties though. It was a fun dinner.

Eaten there twice in a month, the first time it took a very long time before we got our food. The second time it went faster. After eating we ordered an iced coffee, more than 25 minutes later we got it, the ice had completely melted, it was not tasty. So I am not really satisfied😒

Received a cold dish a few times and everything took a very long time. Ordered mussels and were told after 30 minutes that they were gone. Can happen. There were also few staff and it was very busy. But dishes were tasty.

Nice concept (ordering food via an app). Wide choice, not too expensive and nice food. Service is very friendly and the atmosphere is cozy and relaxed. Young audience.

Truly bizarre experience! Employee drops mayo container. I'm completely covered in it, my bag is covered in... This can happen of course. But how do they solve it... have to ask 3 times for a wet cloth, no gesture like a drink or something like that. Really very disappointing!!

Delicious dinner tonight. All you can eat for less than thirty euros. Everything is prepared super well, good Quality and came away feeling good and full. This was the first time at this la cubanita but it certainly won't be the last. Staff super good, friendly and attentive. Finally (personally) I miss a little extra atmosphere in the store with that little bit of extra decoration or something decent..

Great! Don't understand the worse reviews. Luckily that didn't stop us from going.

What a disappointment it was this time, cold chicken pieces, I was supposed to get new ones but never got them again, Salmon with dill on toast was inedible, toast was incredibly tough, Cuban stew could just do with 5 fries with 2 mini pieces of meat, 2nd time Ordered again but didn't receive anything, and I could go on and on... We sat next to the door, which was incredibly cold! A real disappointment

Het eten was van slechte kwaliteit maar ook echt slecht bereid! De carpacio was meerendeel truffel mayonaise, kip was super droog en de bediening luisterde niet naar de klacht. Heel jammer!

The interior is very nice, but I didn't like the food that much. Service not necessarily very friendly and just dumped bowls on the table.

Food not good quality and soggy , had to wait for long for the food to arrive. Staff is also very rude. Wont recommend

Helaas na ons laatste bezoek, flink achteruit gegaan. Wij aten met z'n tweeën, tafel was oke en aan het raam. De gerechten: - elk gerecht slechts 3 stukjes - gerechten niet warm of lauw - zit geen goede smaak aan - inktvisringen half rauw en geen smaak. Wij spraken de bediening aan op de halfwarme garnalen. Dat werd meegenomen en wij kregen direct een andere schaal die voor een andere tafel bedoelt was. Deze schaal was vervolgens nog kouder. Hoewel de bediening haar best deed en vriendelijk bleven, slaan wij dit Tapas restaurant in vervolg over. Tip aan de directie: verdiep je in de Spaanse Tapas keuken. Het kan echt beter!

Nice atmosphere, tasty food and good cocktails. Ordering is done via a QR code, which I personally think is a bit of a shame because you always have to sit at the table with your phone. This ensures that your order is quickly passed on to the kitchen. This all went very smoothly. The price/quality is very reasonable. We have been there a few times but will definitely come back. Great concept.

Dined with a group of 5 total. We noticed that we had not yet received items from the first round, while dishes from the second round were already arriving. Some dishes we have never had. We also received dishes that we had not ordered. When we pointed this out, the clerk said I'll be right back. Then she came back but didn't get back to it. There was also a dish where the sauce was on the outside of the container. Possibly because the dishes were all placed diagonally on a tray. Most of the dishes were standard and therefore not special. I expected a bit more because it was Christmas. Two people ordered dessert from the menu. The clerk indicated that this was not included in the price. Then another clerk returned to report that these desserts could not be ordered. You could only choose between two Christmas desserts. Afterwards we felt sick to our stomachs and felt nauseous. This kept us awake at night. We would have preferred to end Christmas differently. Too bad about this experience because I have been before (a few years ago now) and I was satisfied and had no complaints afterwards.

Nice restaurant. Too bad there was a problem, but there was nothing they could do about it.

Nice place to eat tasty food with family and kids.

Had dinner on Friday evening with a group of friends. Atmosphereless tent. Cold food, plates are barely picked up. There were whole piles of it and when we ask if it can be taken away, a grumpy girl tells us yes, it will happen soon. Excuse me???? After 20 minutes it was still there. Food cold, still half raw salmon, steaks fried until tough, dishes that are not brought, drinks you have to ask for several times, rounds of eating and drinking are mixed up. Very bad experience. Kevin is the only one who walked around cheerfully, helped well and still wanted to arrange everything well. Big kudos to him! We won't be back again.

The entire (1st) experience was substandard. It was quite chilly and we had been given a table right on the draft. When eating, we often got the impression that it was not freshly prepared, came from a can or had been prepared in the microwave. Little time was also spent on the presentation of the food; this was very flawed. The tomato-mozzarella skewers were not on skewers and the ham-melon was simply a plate of huge pieces of melon with a few loose pieces of ham on top. The numbers of the ham also did not correspond to the numbers of the melon. The chicken with honey did not seem to be inferior in quality to the chicken nuggets from McDonalds and the honey sauce looked more like pancake syrup. The carpaccio with cheese and lettuce was more like cheese and lettuce with a little carpaccio. We were also not pleased with the Sangria. This one also looked like it came straight out of a ready-made suit. Despite the circumstances surrounding the Corona virus, we experienced that the staff was friendly and provided fast service. Finally, we unfortunately ended this evening with a nauseous feeling and pain in the stomach.

Atmospheric, excellent food but above all good service! Service works hard, is pleasant and helpful. They take allergies into account, which is very nice

We had to order our food 3 times and it was always brought to different tables. 1000 apologies and it went wrong again. We received a message that the hot kitchen was closing even though we still had not received our order.

Friendly staff.. good food and drinks..

Good atmosphere and delicious food

The ordering system was down. The employees couldn't do anything about it, they took over with a piece of paper with the numbers written down, but it took quite a while before you got food. Also missed something a few times. Then I got half portions, it seemed (see photo). Even the toast with salmon was more like toast WITHOUT salmon... Prawns which were cold, not in the oil and the pan was also completely cold, was this heated in the microwave or under a heat lamp? Order your special coffee; Italian coffee. So if you also pay for the liqueur, you don't get dissaronno but the kuyper amaretto!! Ridiculous !!! We love coming to la Cubanita in Amersfoort, Bussum and also Utrecht. But Almere NEVER AGAIN.!! A waste of our evening and money.

Was another wonderful experience, food service and atmosphere more than okay. Worth repeating again. Martin.

The food was not good at all. Almost everything we got was either cold, or not fresh and soggy. We had to wait for quite some time, some dishes came 20 minutes after we ordered them. The atmosphere was okay. Would not recommend it, especially when you have to pay this much for this quality.

I thought the food quality was really mediocre. Service was okay and the atmosphere was nice.

I found ordering extremely vague and not clear. Hamburgers were cold and the food was mediocre. I also felt there was little choice. Apparently you also had to make a reservation, but luckily there was still room. We ordered 4 tapas, but would have to pay a high amount at checkout. Fortunately this was handled well

Good food, good atmosphere, but sometimes we have to wait a little longer for the next round than we are used to

Menu so terribly simple, 2 dishes per person per round....so you think about round 2?!.! Uhmmm it takes a long time, never mind, we didn't eat anything that made us say wow, delicious... everything was mediocre, the food looked like it had been under a heat lamp... it wasn't!! (2nd bad experience...never again)

The food was delicious, especially the melon and salmon

The service has become really bad. Shame.

Top restaurant, delicious food, top service

The four of us went to dinner today (Wednesday). Very tasty food, very friendly staff, quick service. Giant lady blanche.

We ate several dishes from the new menu and they were very tasty. Due to Father's Day, almost all tables were occupied, but this was not noticeable due to the smooth service. We had a delicious meal and the hot dishes were at the right temperature. See you next time.

Delicious and reasonably cheap food! Atmosphere is perfect with the music.

Nice meal. With larger groups the dishes sometimes don't come through properly. But overall good and cozy

The food was good and the service was helpful!

♿ It wasn't very busy on Monday evening and that was fine. The service did its best, a smile would have been nice sometimes, but that was not something that bothered us. I personally thought the food was a bit mediocre. I think the concept is very good, but I didn't like the taste, but there is no arguing about taste. I'm giving four stars because it certainly wasn't bad. So try it yourself and make your own judgement

We have already eaten at la cubanita in many places, but Almere remains a bit disappointing and that has to do with the unrest due to the loud music. As a result, we simply don't feel comfortable there and it also becomes difficult to talk.

Not the Best, we had to wait forever for our food. No comunication to the guests, let them know if you having dificulty, that way we will be more understanding. Some of our orders never came, sometimes we got what we did not order..so abit of a mess. i cant get over excited about the food.....