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3,5

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Nº 248 op 299 op Zaanstad

Nº 1 van 1 Tapas restaurant op Zaanstad

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I used to come here very often three years ago and was always happy with this place. I visited again today, but left feeling very disappointed. The menu has changed: they removed the chorizo and several other great dishes. Portions have become smaller, and the beef steak was tiny and overcooked. The most frustrating part was the ordering process. After submitting two orders into the system (a total of 4 dishes over 30 minutes) and waiting patiently for 50 minutes, only 1 dish was delivered. When I asked the staff why service was so slow, I was told the items I ordered were out of stock. It was only 19:50 (normal business hours). When I asked why nobody had informed me, they couldn't answer. I explained that I was experiencing low blood sugar and really needed food quickly. The young lady kindly offered to bring me something right away, which I genuinely appreciated. After the complaint, the food was finally brought to the table. Overall, experience here tonight was disappointing. First, with an all-you-can-eat concept, customers pay for variety; running out of stock during regular hours is unacceptable. Second, out-of-stock items should be reflected in the ordering system, yet the staff seemed unable to update it. Third, kitchen shortages should be communicated to the floor staff and customers in a timely manner. Experiencing a low blood sugar attack by waiting in an all-you-can-eat restaurant would not be your best customer experience. It’s sad to see a restaurant I once loved drop to a 3.9-star rating. Looking at the reviews from the past six months, my experience is clearly not an isolated case, but rather a workflow and quality control issue. I didn't give the staff a hard time because they were doing their best to fix the situation, but management needs to address their IT setup, operational workflow, and quality assurance.

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Gaoge Zong . 2026-08-31

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We have been coming to La Cubanita Zaandam for years, but what happened to us tonight is something we have never experienced before. In the first place, it took half an hour just to get us seated. The subsequent orders took at least half an hour, were incomplete, and cold. We pointed this out multiple times, but it was ignored. Several people left the restaurant because they were not satisfied. Much of the food was either cold or burnt. It could be described in one word: disastrous. The service was otherwise friendly, but they did not have this under control. When the regular staff, whom we have known for years, are working, everything runs perfectly, but this was truly bad. And at the end of the evening, you have paid the full price and leave the restaurant hungry. In any case, we will not be going back to La Cubanita Zaandam anytime soon.

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S O . 2026-08-26

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Very friendly staff. But the food was just really bad, unfortunately. Of course, it's not expensive, but some things just don't have to be. It's a shame, because it feels like a waste of money.

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Leylâ Demiri . 2026-07-28

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Unfortunately, a very disappointing experience. It took an extremely long time for the food to arrive, then the food was cold, and it was taken back three times. The steak was tough and cold. You shouldn't come here with 9 people. The table was not cleared and was full of dirty plates. After complaining, they just put it on the bar. Apparently, they can't handle it all here. This, even though it wasn't even busy. After an apology, I did get part of the price back. I was supposed to be called back by the chef, but that never happened. Never again for us.

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ton hali . 2026-07-25

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Update 30-06-26 The front terrace is not inviting for a meal. The affiliated hostel ensures that people are smoking joints and leaving trash everywhere. It looks dirty and unhygienic. We therefore decided not to eat here after all. The food here is always good. Nothing to complain about. However, when it is very busy, they often lose track of things and you receive your order very late, or not at all, or the wrong order.

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Dave . 2026-06-30

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Very grim place. Upon entering, there are empty bottles and crates everywhere. Also, only the front section is open (I understand that when it's quiet), but even in that small part that was open, the floor was very filthy, the windows dirty, and the counter was covered in trash. Also, a lot of tourists smoking weed in front of the door.

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JoyceDDJ . 2026-06-30

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Found the food delicious and the atmosphere very cozy and the staff nice too.

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L Simons . 2026-06-29

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Had a delicious meal and very friendly staff!☺️

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Kim Kluken . 2026-06-16

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If you are served cold and raw pork paired with a beer that is skimmed off with the flat of a hand, you will be throwing up in the toilet that very same evening. Never again!

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R S . 2026-06-09

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We had a delicious meal at La Cubanita Zaandam yesterday. Nice atmosphere, friendly service, and those new cocktails are dangerously tasty 😅 It was especially nice that the staff remained cheerful despite the crowds. The tapas came out quickly and yes… sometimes you get a plate handed to you because the table is full of food and drinks. But it wasn't bothersome, rather logical. In any case, we had a great evening and will be back soon!

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Frank Schuyt . 2026-06-08

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The young man serving was super nice, but all the plates are handed to you instead of being placed on the table. Food not good. Cold, sticky. Coffee machine broken, so no coffee. It is not the first time. After the previous disappointment, disappointing again. If you look at the skylight, you can see the insects hanging in the curtain.

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Mariska Koopmanschap . 2026-06-07

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Regularly forget to bring the ordered tapas.

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Joris van loo . 2026-06-07

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I thought it was good service. And very customer-friendly.

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Henk Jongejan . 2026-05-14

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We come back every month. Good atmosphere, friendly people, and delicious food.

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Niels Roos . 2026-05-14

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Had a delicious meal at La Cubanita Zaandam tonight. Nice staff, tasty dishes. The food arrived quickly and the service was very friendly! Definitely worth repeating!

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Marieke Meijer . 2026-05-02

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Very disappointing. The food here was much better a year ago. Much of it is now tasteless or served with hot sauce to mask the flavor. Tasty dishes are gone, like the meatballs in tomato sauce. Dishes didn't arrive or were delivered incorrectly. Many were also cold, even though they were supposed to be hot dishes. With the (now cold) salmon, the sauce had a thin layer on top, showing that it had been sitting out for a long time but just wasn't brought. A friend had only received 1 of his dishes after 4 rounds. There was also a long wait. Portion size and quality also varied greatly per round. The music went on and off. Sometimes there would suddenly be a silence, and then suddenly it would be blasting again. I thought I could at least write something positive about the drinks, but unfortunately not. Disappointments there too. The regular coffee was watery. And there was a piece of glass (! Yes, glass!) in the glass with sugar, spoons, etc. I almost grabbed it when I tried to take something out. The manager finally arrived after a long wait during round 4 (after two and a half hours) and suggested having some dishes brought to us with priority, which we declined. It had already taken too long. Some of the money was compensated, but we are leaving here still hungry and frustrated. Absolutely NOT recommended.

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Eve L. . 2026-05-02

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The atmosphere in the restaurant is cozy, but the quality of the food is mediocre and service takes a very long time. That in itself isn't a problem, but it is when your food is served cold. However, the young man who served us was very friendly, and thanks to him, the atmosphere was present.

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Anna-Fleur Bouw . 2026-04-29

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Unbelievable, I've never experienced anything like this. It started well; we sat down and the service seemed fine, until we went to order. The menu has already been shortened, from 55 to 46 dishes (and we aren't fish eaters), so that leaves very little choice. After ordering, someone came to our table to tell us that the steak and pork tenderloin we had ordered were unavailable. Well, okay, that’s peculiar. When we asked for a solution, we were told we could just look for somewhere else to eat, and then we were told that we would still have to pay for the bottle of water and sparkling water, both of which had just been finished. When we indicated at the cashier that there was absolutely no service to be found, she pointed to the table and the bottles we had quickly emptied anyway (yes, if we have to pay regardless), and stated that we had "emptied the bottles anyway," so we simply had to pay. Ridiculous service, and we are certainly never coming back here.

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Sofie Peters . 2026-04-28

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The food is worthless. That has certainly gotten even worse with the new menu.

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Jane Kirstein . 2026-04-26

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Cozy little place. You can order tapas in pairs. Very tasty. We were a group of six. That worked out fine. I was lucky with parking across the street, but sometimes it can be a bit further away.

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Maud de kok . 2026-04-22

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Unfortunately, I've been coming here for years, but the menu has changed for the worse and there is much less choice. The staff are nice, but there are new faces every time. The terrace is very dirty, and inside it is soulless and dingy. It's a real shame; it was my favorite, but unfortunately, it is getting much worse.

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Marion Scheveers . 2026-04-19

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Had a very pleasant dinner with a group of 11 colleagues. Nice and relaxed with delicious tapas and pleasant service. We enjoyed ourselves.

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Cees Nooij . 2026-04-10

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It was a terrible experience at that restaurant. What rude behavior from that waitress.

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st . 2026-03-25

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They really decorated the table beautifully for a special occasion. I can definitely recommend this. Good food, lots of choices.

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Manon Mulders . 2026-02-26

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The food was OK, the service was terrible. If you ask a question about the ingredients or what kind of meat it is, they ask, but you don't get an answer. I waited a long time for my last dish. After 15 minutes, I asked the staff, saying they would check, but I never received a response. I gave up after 30 minutes. When I went to pay, I mentioned that I never had my last dish. This was ignored, not even an apology. Worthless.

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Saskia Gok . 2026-02-26

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The portions were quite small, and there wasn't much variety in the choices. The food wasn't particularly tasty, and it didn't feel like special appetizers. It just wasn't quite right, and although I'd been there once before, this was the last straw that stopped me from returning.

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Fabiënne M . 2026-01-26

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Beautiful atmosphere, nice staff, great food and a tasty drinks this is how you enjoy a dinner.🥰 we will be back

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Asmae El gouchi . 2026-01-24

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Food was quite tasteless and also a lot of things greasy

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Norman Andreas . 2026-01-05

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We ate on Boxing Day. We were a bit early, and after asking if that was a problem, the manager hysterically told us there was a change of the second shift and we had to go back outside into the icy cold. By then I was pretty much done with it. There was plenty of room at the bar, so from now on, ask us to wait there. It's a bit more customer-friendly in this cold weather. The food was okay, the desserts were supermarket-quality. The only positive was the friendly girls who brought the food. The people behind us had a big hair in their dessert, and then it was over. We paid and drove home with screeching tires. They won't call us again to eat there.

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Karin Wijngaarden . 2025-12-27

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We had a delicious meal with lots of tapas to choose from! Highly recommended!

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Eric Pennings . 2025-12-20

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Really liked, unlimited restaurant, it’s not exactly tapas, small dishes: meat, fish, veggie. Cocktails are good, not expensive. I can recommend.

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Anna Efimova . 2025-12-10

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I found the food delicious as always, but we regularly received food that was cold, too hard, or not quite cooked through, which I'm not used to at other la cubanita restaurants. Also, some tapas were gone, but this wasn't mentioned until we asked for them after a long wait. The waitresses were super friendly and did their best to resolve the issue. When we were there, it was cold outside, and unfortunately, it was cold inside as well. At some point, everyone in my group had put on their coats over their sweaters. We asked if there was a heater, but I don't think they could. It's a nice location for a la cubanita; if you sit in the back, you have a view of the water. We mentioned that someone at our table was celebrating their birthday, and for dessert, they came singing and set off fireworks—it was so sweet and fun! All in all, an okay la cubanita, but there are definitely better locations in the Netherlands. If you're looking to eat somewhere near Zaandam, Beverwijk is a better choice.

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Vera . 2025-11-26

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Food and drinks very tasty amber good customer service

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Mrprankster 123 . 2025-11-20

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Wide selection of tapas. The service was very slow. We waited over an hour for part of our order. They brought us dessert with seven tapas still missing. The coffee took another 25 minutes to arrive, and we had to complain. It seems we were the only table with problems, but everyone had issues. Not recommended.

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Beatriz Sastre . 2025-11-15

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Super cozy! We had a delicious meal and the service was excellent!

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Melanie Kreuger . 2025-11-14

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First of all, I'd like to say that the food was truly delicious again. Cubanita-worthy. But this was my worst experience yet, both in terms of atmosphere and service, at Cubanita Zaandam. Wed 12-11-2025 18:20 Our empty plates kept piling up, and every time new ones were brought, the lady in question could barely place them because of the empty plates, and she'd walk away with an empty tray. When the table became truly overcrowded, we started putting our empty plates on the table next to us. (See photo) We realized this wasn't right. But the table only had one chair and one plate, and it wasn't full either, meaning it was the last table. After we had to do this three times!, a woman who was a sort of manager came to tell us that wasn't allowed. When I pointed out that our table wasn't being cleared and it was overcrowded, she didn't feel the need to wait politely for me to finish, but turned around, muttering under her breath, and walked away. When our table was completely covered with glasses, carafes, and bottles, and I asked the waiter, who was also serving us with a literally empty tray, to take it away, he simply said, "Sorry, I only take empty plates." After he went around to the other tables and took away plates, he didn't return to collect them after returning them. They were all still there when I left. (See photo) When I paid, I was charged €173.50. I gave €200, after which the woman at the cash register frowned and kept looking after the cash register. Then the woman who was apparently in charge came over and said, "What's wrong?" There was some whispering, and the manager took out her iPhone and literally typed in: 200-173.50 = After which I ultimately got €26.50 back. Generally, the past few times have always been good, and I understand that people have to learn, but today's service was unfortunately really below Cubanita's standards. Too bad We were celebrating my son's birthday, but unfortunately, this turned into a bit of a problem.

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Ernest van Hartingsveldt . 2025-11-12

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We really enjoyed our dinner at La Cubanita in Zaandam! From the moment we walked in, we felt like we were in Spain. The music was great, the atmosphere was warm, and the service was incredibly friendly. The tapas arrived at a good pace, and every dish was a feast for the eyes – fresh, well-seasoned, and beautifully presented. A perfect spot for an evening of dining together!

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Seb Anders . 2025-11-06

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I'm not used to waiting so long: 1) We didn't get our drinks when we arrived, even though they were already waiting on the bar. 2) After 45 minutes, we asked at the bar where the tapas we ordered were. 3) After incident number 2, we hoped they would pay attention... no! We spent another 45 minutes asking about the potatoes we ordered. After we finally got them, we went to pay. Unfortunately, nothing was done about the price 😞

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Sindy Pattiwael . 2025-11-01

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During our visit to this location, we unfortunately had a disappointing experience. The service was very slow; every time we ordered, we had to wait a long time, while the table behind us was served several times in the same period. Furthermore, the food was not up to par. Some of the dishes were undercooked and had to be sent back to the kitchen. Unfortunately, we never received a replacement. Also, much of the food that should have been hot was cold upon serving. Furthermore, we didn't receive all the dishes we ordered. In total, we spent almost two and a half hours in the restaurant, but during that time, only two rounds of food were served. We had ordered the third round, but after waiting for about 45 minutes without anything arriving, we decided to pay. We ended up going to the supermarket ourselves to pick up dinner.

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fenna pouwels . 2025-11-01

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Save your money. We sat for two hours and only managed three rounds of food. After the first round, we had to wait 45 minutes for the second, even after we'd told them to. You'd think they'd be more careful after that, but alas — for the third round, we had to wait another 45 minutes. Then it was over for me. (FYI, it wasn't even half full.)

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Hans Da . 2025-11-01

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Things have gotten incredibly bad at La Cubanita. I know the menu changes every so often, and that's no big deal, but the quality of the food has plummeted. I almost left everything yesterday because it was inedible. I also waited ages for my food, and my drinks were brought out very late. I'm definitely never coming back.

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Melissa Hubers . 2025-10-31

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A wonderful evening full of flavor and conviviality! We went here for dinner on the recommendation of friends, and honestly, we were pleasantly surprised! The tapas were fresh, well-seasoned, and beautifully presented—especially the meatballs in tomato sauce and the prawns are highly recommended. 🍤 The atmosphere was relaxed and cozy, exactly what you're looking for in a tapas evening. The service was friendly and seemed to really go the extra mile to please everyone. You can tell they're paying attention to the feedback they've received—and I really appreciate that. In short: don't be put off by older reviews. Everyone can have a rough patch now and then, but this restaurant is clearly back on track. We'll definitely be back!

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Martijn Garrits . 2025-10-30

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Yesterday we planned a fun team outing at La Cubanita in Zaandam, and we were really looking forward to it! But the atmosphere quickly changed. The food was terrible: frozen, raw, cold, hair in the food, a dead fly baked onto the food, etc., etc. It took a long time to get our orders. We complained to the staff and showed them what we found in the food. But there was little response. There were 14 of us and we had to pay €511. It was outrageous for all the complaints and the disgusting food. And worst of all, six people got seriously ill. We were vomiting all night. Never again for us!

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Wendy Snaaijer . 2025-10-29

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I've heard nothing but horror stories about La Cubanita... Aside from that, we went here for dinner yesterday on a staff outing. It's truly awful. The service was friendly, but the food was truly awful. So bad it's downright dangerous. Most of it was reheated, with the core still ice cold—in other words, it just came straight out of the freezer. The meat is tough, and some dishes are even raw. The sauce, oil, and butter taste absolutely stale and cloying. Guests can get seriously ill from this. As a precaution, I ordered some fried food, hoping that all the bacteria would be dead and your dish would at least be warm. The fact that you even have to think about that is absurd, of course. I would really advise everyone not to come here. As the owner, I'll be scratching my head. There are many more complaints like this online. It would be nice if they did something about it, because the concept is interesting.

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melanie van riet . 2025-10-23

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Delicious food, very nice atmosphere and super helpful and friendly service.

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Jay-Lisa Plakman . 2025-10-23

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Beautiful restaurant, comfortable seating and delicious unlimited food.

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Dave Z . 2025-10-23

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Delicious food as always. Great service. Xxx

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Bo derk 0nbekent . 2025-09-28

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Delicious food as always. Great service. Xxx

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Bo_derk . 2025-09-28

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A lot of the food was really bad, everything was dirty, there were long waits for the food, a lot of the food just straight up didn't arrive, and you had to agree to their terms & conditions saying these things might happen and you just have to accept it basically. Also you can't order more than 10 times despite it being "all you can eat".

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bug . 2025-09-23

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It's not expensive for six people, but what an incredible mess it is. The food tastes okay, but everything is 100% frozen because every piece of meat is tough. They're also very confused and often forget orders, so we personally missed a lot of food all evening. I also didn't expect it to be such a zoo with all the shouting. This is not recommended and definitely not worth the money. Cuban experience ❌ / headache ✅

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075 BikeLife . 2025-09-22

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I ate here a week ago with my boyfriend. The waitresses weren't very professional, and one girl really drew attention... There was a lot of singing (shouting) along to the music in the kitchen. The girl, who was completely unprofessional, started flirting with my boyfriend twice, very clearly. It was really noticeable, and it happened right in front of me. I'm not worried about the flirting itself, but I am worried about the fact that she's a waitress and should be professional. She did have good taste, though.

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Jip Verbrugge . 2025-09-16

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The staff comes by sporadically for drinks and seem more focused on each other than the guests. The atmosphere could be enhanced by, for example, Spanish music. Unfortunately, the music selection consisted mainly of English hits from 2025.

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hanns dam . 2025-08-26

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A distinctive restaurant for those who want to enjoy food

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Raid Kakeh . 2025-08-24

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Mijn zusje Ria is zondag 17 augustus 70 jaar geworden en dat hebben we gezellig met de hele familie hier gevierd. Servetten met 70 jaar erop en een feest hoedje Ria zat écht jarig te zijn! 🎉Heerlijke gerechten en aardige medewerkers We kregen alle tijd en na een feestelijk ijsje ging de hele familie de Boer voldaan naar huis.

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ienepien . 2025-08-23

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Super nice tenant and good cocktails !

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Yannick Joachim . 2025-08-09

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We ate here yesterday, it was awful. The food was inedible and I had to send dishes back three times. Spanish burgers were completely red, only to be told twice, "That's how it is." We've eaten here a few times before, and they were never red inside. The steak was just floating in the water as if it had just been microwaved. Never again! A waste of money. You can eat better at Dam Square, a good piece of meat, this is outrageous!!! Maybe don't put young people who don't feel like working in the kitchen! And waiting for drinks takes so long that you have to walk to the bar yourself.

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Stacy Schoonderwoerd . 2025-08-05

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We had a delicious meal last night, eight of us. The food was excellent, and the service was fast and friendly.

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anna Delvers . 2025-08-01

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The food was sometimes too cold and not properly cooked, such as with squid, there were also some very tasty things in there, which was a bit of a shame.

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Mary Moedt . 2025-07-30

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We made a quick reservation and only then saw the reviews. Ultimately, we decided to go ahead and hope for the best... and we had a fantastic evening. The staff were incredibly friendly, the food was nothing less than average at La Cubanita, only the exterior appearance is a bit less appealing, but then again, that's not what you go to a restaurant for. We had a fantastic evening, and kudos to the sweet guy who served us—what a gem!

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Misty Nout . 2025-07-29

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Delicious food, friendly and fast staff! We'll definitely be back!

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Kian Zonneveld . 2025-07-22

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After avoiding La Cubanita in Zaandam for years due to previous negative experiences with the quality of the food, we decided to give it another try last Thursday. The concept remains appealing; after all, who doesn't love tapas? Something for everyone. What immediately stood out, and is definitely a positive, was the service: friendly, attentive, and with genuine hospitality. That deserves a compliment. Unfortunately, we can't say the same for the food. The manchego and the bread were fine, but they're safe choices where little can go wrong. After that, however, things quickly went downhill: the pork tenderloin was bone dry, the two types of prawns were swimming in an unappetizing oil with questionable spices, and the peppers were completely charred. The pulled meat taco was a low point: not only burnt, but also filled with an indefinable mass that didn't even remotely resemble pulled meat. The mozzarella and tomato skewers were covered in a factory-made sauce, so that the original ingredient was no longer even visible. The biggest disappointment of the evening, however, was the eggplant. When it was served, I was already shocked by its appearance, but the taste was absolutely awful. It was the first time I've ever gagged in a restaurant. Despite the friendly service, the quality of the food is far below par. Perhaps it's due to a shortage of good chefs, who knows. The interior and outdoor area could also use some TLC; everything feels a bit dated now. All in all, it remains (still) a disappointing experience.

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Sandra Lima . 2025-07-22

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"Big disappointment at La Cubanita Zaandam – and on my birthday!" What a terrible experience. I came here to celebrate my birthday, but it was absolutely terrible. The food arrived cold or lukewarm three times. The kitchen clearly doesn't know how to handle it. They don't even know how to use the microwave. The waitresses were friendly and well-meaning, but they spent more time chatting than working. If you wanted a drink, you had to call them over and over, even though it wasn't even busy. A regular glass of sangria wasn't available; only half-liter or full-liter options. It was incredibly inconvenient if you only wanted one drink and had already had a half-liter. Terrible service! Tables weren't cleared, so we ended up sitting among piles of dirty plates and glasses, having to put all the mess on the tables behind us ourselves. The tables around us were also complaining about everything, so it certainly wasn't just us. They'd forgotten their music either; it was whisper-quiet, so it was really unpleasant because you could only hear the people. Talk. In short: a huge disappointment. It's a real shame I celebrated my birthday here. Incidentally, they don't do anything about it either; I didn't even get a drink on the house, even though it was known, and I wasn't even congratulated. Absolutely not recommended! In fact, we'll never go back to La Cubanita Zaandam; what a crappy place! Everyone who works here should be deeply, deeply ashamed.

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Karin Mostert . 2025-07-16

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Nice, relaxed atmosphere, food quite good, don't expect Michelin here, but it met our expectations, cozy and tasty food with a small group.

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dik Van den berg . 2025-07-06

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Had a lovely meal tonight...it was all very tasty but I also go there twice a month 🤣

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Sabrina Bons . 2025-07-03

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niet de beste ervaring die ik met La Cubanita heb gehad, meerdere rondes waren ze vergeten te brengen en dat was vreemd aangezien het helemaal niet zo druk was. Dit aangegeven bij het personeel en die zijn niet terug gekomen met; het komt er aan of iets van. Nee ze kwamen gewoon helemaal niet terug en ons eten kwam ook niet. Zonde, zou er dus op deze locatie niet vaak meer gaan eten. Het eten wat we wel kregen was gewoon echt heel lekker dus daar klagen we verder niet over.

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Mariska . 2025-06-12

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Wow, this has gotten really bad!!! You're better off keeping your money in your pocket and going somewhere else (snack bar is often even better quality). Many rounds are simply forgotten, food is lukewarm or cold and just disgusting! Sometimes we had to wait 40 minutes for the food to arrive. Staff is shouting at each other. It's also very easy to offer unlimited drinks that can only be ordered through staff. You have to haggle for another drink because staff is far too busy. Complaint sent by email and never heard anything back. I understand that this may be very easy and cheap with a bunch of (screaming kids) but it's really a waste of your money! Go to Zusje a little further down the road!

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Linda van het Hof . 2025-06-12

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A lovely experience with good and plentiful food, good service and a cozy place.

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Carsten Lorenzen . 2025-06-03

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Great food, really good price quality and a nice relaxed atmosphere. The cocktails are also nicely priced!

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Michael Storm . 2025-05-28

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Very tasty food and very nice staff

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richard egberink . 2025-05-22

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Delicious food and the service was very friendly

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rita egberink . 2025-05-21

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Cold food, dirty cutlery and glasses several times, food that doesn't arrive, hair in the food.

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Monique de Rijk . 2025-05-11

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Very good and nice service. The food came quickly!

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geoff geoff . 2025-05-05

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Good place for tapas with normal prices for an all you can eat, sometimes the tapas are not quite what you would expect in terms of quality and flavor being Latin when you miss your pos but they are still good and my Dutch husband loves it too. They have variety and you end up quite full

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Lorena . 2025-04-07

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We were here for Valentine's Day. Food was good and the cocktails even better 😁

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Billy Pothoff . 2025-04-07

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Had dinner here with my wife on Saturday March 29. Staff were very friendly and the food was tasty. We had a nice evening here!

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Martijn de Vries . 2025-04-01

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As always great food especially for that price. We often eat at other Cubanita's and often there is something different on the menu. The food is generally a bit spicy (probably to promote the need to drink) but not objectionable

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SUN DROP . 2025-03-27

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Everything was ok but the food took a very long time. The starter took an hour to arrive.

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Sjemaine Thissen . 2025-03-23

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The best we have eaten anywhere. Friendly staff good service. Nice atmosphere.

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Mariska Houtman . 2025-03-21

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Won't come here again. Food was not good tasted old. We reported this to (we think) the manager of the evening and he did not seem to take us seriously. When paying she said “you had to stop ordering because this is food waste”. We kindly stated that it really wasn't tasty, but a little empathy is hard to find at this company. It was my first time here and the umpteenth time for the person I was with, but they indicated that this is not normal. Too bad we weren't heard. Regret the evening and the money

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cj Vlasveld . 2025-03-10

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Finally completely okay again. Was a little less for a long time. As it is now 5 stars Despite murmurs from others

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Jan Waterdrinker . 2025-03-02

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Half of the orders were not even received and the food was cold

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Camille bigman . 2025-02-22

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We ate here for the first time on Christmas Day, after having been to Purmerend several times and once to Hoorn. Zaandam stands head and shoulders above the other 2 locations. A nice atmosphere, good space around the table, music at a pleasant level and very good service despite the crowds. We enjoyed it, and from now on we will go to Zaandam instead of Purmerend. Top!

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marieke vl . 2025-02-17

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Super gezellige avond gehad, met zeer vriendelijke, vrolijke bediening. Eten was ook heerlijk. Bedankt namens grote en kleine baas 😀

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Karin D . 2025-02-07

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The food was delicious, but it was so cold inside because the kitchen was too hot that we ate with jackets on. Unfortunately, I got sick the next day. Staff did nothing about it.

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priscilla de with . 2025-02-04

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Food was good. Just bit disappointed because i ask a cava sangria, they gave me water glass to drink it, i went to the lady at the bar and she said she couldn’t give me a wine glass for the sangria. I was obligated to order a glass of wine to get a glass to drink the sangria. To bad.

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Joao Alferes . 2025-01-28

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Ate there at Christmas, great service and the food was very good, the atmosphere was pleasant top

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Kitty Los . 2025-01-01

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Our experience at La Cubanita Zaandam was absolutely good. We had dinner here with our family of four and enjoyed a wonderful evening. The atmosphere was warm and cozy, partly due to the friendly service. The hostess deserves a special mention; she radiated so much enthusiasm and made everyone feel immediately welcome. The team was attentive and made sure we didn't miss anything. In short, La Cubanita Zaandam is highly recommended for a fun evening out.

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Jorwin Vd Hof . 2024-12-31

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Very cozy. Food was good. Atmosphere was good

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John Fritz . 2024-12-28

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Had a delicious meal on Boxing Day with a group of 9! Nice service and delicious food 🎄🥂 We will definitely come back🥰

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Rosita Lievendag . 2024-12-27

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Sorry, I won't be doing this anytime soon. Evening out with a bite to eat section. It's not normal to be cold there. And to be honest, I wasn't crazy about the quality of the food either. No, sorry once and not again.

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frieda strasters . 2024-12-20

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Tables really too close together, otherwise fine

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B de Leeuw . 2024-11-21

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Delicious food. The waiter was alone, but even though there were 6 tables occupied, we didn't have to wait long. Will eat there again soon.

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Irma N . 2024-11-14

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Last minute reservation for 2 people. What a drama! Waited an incredibly long time for your food, when you got it it was often cold. Potato fries, the stew had flown over it and you had to look for the steak tips in your bowl of vegetables. Staff walk around with food but often don't know where it belongs. The further the evening progressed, the more grumpy the staff looked and the harder the plates were thrown. The staff is quietly eating the snacks in the kitchen. The passageway is dirty, you see food there. At the end of the evening, many tables were already empty but the dishes were still on the table while staff at the front of the restaurant were on their phones. Spent the whole evening in the extension in the cold/draught. Definitely not recommended!

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E S . 2024-11-10

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Never had such a bad meal at La Cubanita. Almost everything cold. Asked for it to be warmed up, didn't get it back. Mochito was not tasty, too sweet. Pale squid rings. I think the cook didn't know what to do. Last round of tapas took half an hour before it arrived.

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Ellen “krooshoentje” . 2024-10-30

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Er werd niet geserveerd we werden vergeten, het was er erg koud en het eten was niet vers de bladerdeeg dingen smaakte naar karton de advocating was slijmerig en bruin

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Jacqueline P . 2024-10-29

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Really lovely restaurant. Have been there twice with my wife and our two children aged 2 and 8 and everyone really enjoyed it. Food and service was really good both times. Friendly staff. Would recommend them any day.

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Reinardt Brand . 2024-10-27

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Food was tasty, but sometimes not too hot. Service young and inexperienced and sometimes very slow. But friendly.

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Owe Van Der Leur . 2024-10-02

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I thought the food was good, service also good. A bit cramped to sit in and messy with ordering the rounds via your phone.

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anneke wijngaard . 2024-09-30

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First and last time we ate here. Many things were already gone, it took a very long time for the food to arrive and I'm not even talking about the gluten-free menu... A lot of money for what you get. Friendly service from a young man, great!

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Kirsten van Brakel . 2024-09-21

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Had bad service, food you ordered did not arrive. We didn't get what we ordered for several rounds... waitresses thought their phones were more important than the guests. Mixed drinks were good for the first round, but for the second round it was almost water. If you then reported it to the waitress, they said they would follow up......we now have to wait for our orders. Many of the products they offer on the menu were no longer in stock and what they did have was poorly prepared. Normally I am very satisfied with this restaurant, but I have now been disappointed several times with how things are going there. Very unfortunate

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dave kitzen . 2024-09-19

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