General Discussion
Anyone (anyone's company) hiring?
Top Stories
Happy 40th Anniversary Dancing Crab! "Sinkhole Damage at 14th and F Streets, NW Will Require Complex Repairs to Sewer Line" DC Public Pools Opening for Memorial Day Weekend, Though Full Hours Will Start June 24Neighborhoods
Adams MorganCapitol HillColumbia HeightsH St. NELogan Circle16th St. heightsAU ParkAlexandriaAnacostiaBarnaby WoodsBethesdaBloomingdaleBrentwoodBrightwoodBrooklandCarver/LangstonCathedral HeightsChevy ChaseCleveland ParkCrestwoodDowntownDupont CircleEckingtonEdgewoodFoggy BottomForest HillsFriendship HeightsFt. LincolnFt. TottenGeorgetownGlover ParkHill EastHillcrestIvy CityKaloramaKingman ParkLamond-RiggsLangdonLanier HeightsLedroit ParkMDMt. PleasantMt. Vernon SquareNavy YardNoMaPalisadesPark ViewPenn Quarter/ChinatownPetworthPleasant PlainsRosedaleSW WaterfrontShawShepherd ParkSilver SpringSpring ValleyTakomaTakoma ParkTenleytownTrinidadTruxton CircleU StreetVAVan NessWesley HeightsWest EndWoodland-NormanstoneWoodley ParkWoodridge
See MoreRecent Forum Posts
Recent Classifieds
Mi Cuba Cafe Opens in Columbia Heights
1424 Park Rd, NW
Late last week I mentioned that Mi Cuba Cafe was still coming to Columbia Heights in the former Paila Grill space on Park Road. Little did I know how soon it would be. On Saturday morning I passed by and was able to take some photos a few hours before they opened:
Their website is still under construction but I took some photos of their take out menu which you can see after the jump.
More photos after the jump.
Phone booth replica from Cuba.
Fresh orange juice
To place a to go order you can call 202-813-3489
Category: Columbia Heights, Restaurants, Top Stories
Blog Categories
Most Commented This Week
74
COMMENTS
Dear PoPville - Parking Suggestions for non DC Residents?
22 May 2013 11:02 AM
69
COMMENTS
Dear PoPville - Valet Problems Part Two
20 May 2013 10:16 AM
61
COMMENTS
MPD Reports Cyclist Killed at 11th and U St, NW on Thursday
19 May 2013 4:27 PM
56
COMMENTS
Crushing Review of CVS at 7th and Florida Ave, NW
20 May 2013 10:43 AM
55
COMMENTS
Bikeshare Continuing to Kick Ass (When You Can Get a Bike)
22 May 2013 12:36 PM
Upcoming Events
Recent Comments
Anon
3:39am
I live literally across the street in a two bedroom and total rent is over $1000 less a... 
Logan_Lady
1:17am
Obviously--the building is haunted.
11:07pm
Not really non-traditional, but for me it's hard to beat a nice thick (1-2") ribeye or...
10:33pm
It may be too early for this one, but last summer I grilled peaches (with brown sugar and...
Mike
10:00pm
I swear that every summer, outdoor movie line-up features the same films. I realize that...
No Tres Leches Cake!?
Ay Caramba!
tres leche is a Mexican dessert from the state of Sinaloa.
my wife’s family made it in Cuba while they lived there…
Yes, tres leches is a very caribeño dish. Also, memories of El Caribe on Columbia Road.
Cascos de guayaba?
Puedo ir al baño?
By the way, went to Little Ricky’s in Brookland last weekend for Three Kings – nice atmosphere and food!
Spaghetti & red sauce?
It’s pronounced “espagueti”. Duh!
what exactly are you asking?
I missed the the cuban eatery Omega that used to be in Adams Morgan (probably before most POP readers were born). Maybe this will fill the void of some good Cuban food.
I remember Omega. It was a loss.
Have you been to the Cuban place in Silver Spring?
I hope the Ropa Vieja is at least somewhat close to what I had in Miami and I will be a fan!
This is a nice place with great food! Check it out, it’ s not expensive at all anf the food is good! I loved the tostones!
Ate there last night – great food. Try the flan! Service still working out kinks – quick at first, then slow, slow, slow, even with only a few tables occupied. Looks family run. I’m very happy it’s there.
Went last night to check it out for take-out, and it was great! Very charming family that is running the place, and the food (lechon asado) was excellent.
Muy bonito y acogedor, desde que lo ves te dan deseos ya de entrar a comer y disfrutar. Muchas Felicidades
Me parece “Fenomenal”!!!Aun sin haber visitado este rinconcito Cubano, pero conociendo a esa hermosa familia, como son los duenos, yo les auguro <TODO UN EXITO!!!!!
Ya estare con mi esposo y mis hijos visitandoles muy pronto!!!QUE DIOS LES BENDIGA Y PROSPERE! SE LO MERECEN!!!!!
Felicitaciones la comida es exelente y muy buenos precios, el Sabor autenticamente Cubano, Claro la chef es Cubana…
Pronto estaremos de regreso. mmmmmm
Got take-out from there on Saturday. While waiting, met the Cuban family who owns/operates the establishment (I agree with anon above – they are absolutely charming!). I was impressed with the artwork and found out the grandmother is actually the artist of all of the artwork, including the wooden phone booth and the wood/silverware installation next to the kitchen door in the second picture.
As for the food: fantastic. Will also say: finally, a damn good Cuban sandwich in DC.
My wife and I went there tonight and everything was amazing. The food was authentically Cuban and delicious. We will return soon with friends and family. The owner/chef is Cuban and his wife and family help run it. They too were great and seemed so happy and eager to please. I will be posting a much longer review in Yelp tonight.
Yo no estado en el restaurante, pero seguro que la comida esta de lujo. Un beso y mucha suerte para Ariel y Jacqueliene.
Un saludo desde España
Armando