Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 7019 reviews

What User likes about La Bodeguita Del Medio:
I loved this place for many years as a vegetarian. Then I went vegan and wasn't in a time. I recently tried it again since the beginning of the pandemic and they now have some really delicious vegan options. And the drinks are delicious and authentic. Besides, the vibe is always super cool and the staff is great. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about La Bodeguita Del Medio:
Unfortunately, I have to give this restaurant a star. I have Cuban cuisine in Miami and LA, and this place was so far away that there is no comparison. The croquettas had only potatoes in them. The $16 Shrimp Ceviche was the size of a teacup. The Yuca horses were $8 for 6 small, non-crispy-at-all pieces. The pig sheds were extremely dry. The only saving grace was a decent, but not exciting, ropa vieja. The taste prof... View all feedback.

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Menulist
3.4 ★ from 8 reviews

Unfortunately, I have to give this restaurant a star. I have Cuban cuisine in Miami and LA, and this place was so far away that there is no comparison. The croq...

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I loved this place for many years as a vegetarian. Then I went vegan and wasn't in a time. I recently tried it again since the beginning of the pandemic and the...

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Pulled my Cuban man here for Happy Hour, will never return because the food is not of good quality. Even for those seeking authentic Cuban food, this is not. Af...

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Seafood Ajiaco was delicious. Cream sauce with mussels, shrimps and lobster tail.

This place surprised me by the variety of food. They have a good selection of seafood and chicken dishes. Among drinks, J.S.P.M is one of the best. Quality of s...

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Sirved
4.2 ★ from 2240 reviews
Anthony
25.08.2024 - 10:52

Unfortunately, I have to give this restaurant one star. I've had Cuban food in both Miami and LA, and this place was so far off the mark that there's no compari...

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Virginia
25.08.2024 - 10:52

I used to adore this restaurant for years as a vegetarian. However, when I transitioned to a vegan diet, I hadn't visited in quite a while. I decided to give it...

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K
25.08.2024 - 10:52

Dragged my Cuban husband here for happy hour, will not ever return, because the food is not of good quality. Also, for those looking for authentic Cuban food, t...

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Zoe
25.08.2024 - 10:52

The Seafood Ajiaco was tasty, featuring a creamy sauce with mussels, shrimp, and lobster tails.

Preetha
25.08.2024 - 10:52

I was pleasantly surprised by the wide variety of food at this restaurant. They offer a great selection of seafood and chicken dishes. The J.S.P.M drink is one...

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Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 2136 reviews
Brenda
30.08.2023 - 01:24

We go here every chance we get. When we take guests here, they always have a great time really enjoy the amazing Cuban food from the kitchen along with the love...

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Tia
30.08.2023 - 01:24

This was one of the very first restaurants i visited in my quest to try different cuisines.<br/ <br/ Entry is fine, but then you enter into another room.. and i...

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Erin
30.08.2023 - 01:24

Mojitos and Plantains. The mojitos here are great, but they waiver a bit depending on who the bartender is that week. Our favorite bartender left for Paris last...

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Wendy
30.08.2023 - 01:24

Mmmm... mojito. Great mojitos! Even has a cigar bar.

Yelp
4.0 ★ from 2071 reviews
Sharon
15.08.2023 - 11:20

3.5 stars Food was good and we enjoyed all the dishes we got seafood ajiaco, ropa vieja, ribs, and crab cakes. Great flavor and not too heavy, though the...

Vicki
15.08.2023 - 11:20

I love this place. This is a good place for date night or dinner with friends. If you want a more casual atmosphere, you can eat outside. Inside is nice and...

Ellen
15.08.2023 - 11:20

La Bodeguita Del Medio is a Cuban restaurant in downtown palo Alto that we've been to a couple times. 4 out of 5 stars on Yelp They have their own online...

Menuism
3.5 ★ from 2 reviews

This is a fun place to go when you are in a group. The food is pretty good, but like other Spanish-influenced places, can have a consistency problem (mainly wit...

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I was pretty ambivalent about Cuban food until I came here. I love La Bodeguita. It is a beautiful compromise of great food and great atmosphere — great decor,...

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Doordash
4.8 ★ from 570 reviews

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