El Puro Cuban Restaurant

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   Darnel

   Tampa

   5 reviews

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   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   First time here, came for restaurant week to take advantage of discounted menu. Ambiance is truly a 10/10. GOOD live music happening multiple days in the week. My only real complaint is that even though I made a reservation I still had to wait 15-20 minutes in order to get seated. Waiter and staff were nice and attentive. Food was delicious. Would definitely come back.

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   Ryan

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Luis took care of us and ensured we had a lovely date night. Will definitely go back soon!

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   EddieD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   A wonderful restaurant. Very nice, friendly staff. Food is tasty and plentiful. Has become after 2 visits one of my favorite restaurants. Will return regularly.

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   TilmaT

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Had the best time ever celebrating with my husband and his 60th birthday celebration! Everything was perfect! The food, the service, the excitement and energy and music was awesome!!! Definitely will be back!!

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   OpenTable Diner

   Charlotte

   1 review

   vip
   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall1food4service1ambience3

   Worst service I’ve ever had :( food was so good though

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   OpenTable Diner

   Charlotte

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Had a wonderful brunch hanging out with friends. We enjoyed the very delicious food and drinks. Not pictured: Mimosas were very delicious, the Avocado Toast topped with the salmon was outstanding and quickly became a favorite, the Croquetas were very flavorful and burn your mouth HOT so be careful. Our friend had Masitas de la Loma which was one of the best pork dishes we’ve tried! The beef in the Ropa Vieja Benedict was very tender and full of delicious flavors.

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   DRFoodie

   Charlotte

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Went there for the fisrt time with some Latin friends for Queen Feast. Appetizers were great. Main course was ok. Bar was really slow. Drinks took approx. 25 to get to the table every time we ordered. Music was fun, although a little too loud that you couldn't have a conversation at the table. Was truly put off by the amount of times everything stopped for the staff to sing happy birthday to someone. Counted about 10 times in 2.5 hours.

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   JasminO

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   This place is a vibe! The food is amazing, the atmosphere is amazing, and service is wonderful even when overcrowded. This place is a must try. Also,Reservations highly recommended.

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   SophiaS

   Charleston

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Had a great time at El Puro, the live band and dancing was awesome! Food and ambience were perfect. My only suggestion would be not having the tables so close to the dance floor because one of the people at my table got bumped by dancers a couple times which wasn’t that big a deal for us because we were having a great time but others may not feel the same way. Empanadas, garbanzo beans and rice, filet mignon and drinks were excellent ( El Jibaro and Mojitos) I’ll be back!

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    SheilaM

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Everything about El Puro was fabulous. The energy, the food and the staff were simply amazing. It is a hidden treasure in Charlotte. We can't wait to go back.

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    TeriF

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    We came for Restaurant Week dinner, but serving staff was unsure what was included and didn’t recommend the special cocktail, which we wanted because $1 of the cost was supposed to be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank. The food was delicious and plentiful.

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    SandyL

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Great vibe and atmosphere. A melody of flavors in every bite! I've never been to Cuba, but if this is how the food tastes I can't wait to go!!

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    ThelmaU

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    Good ambiance, good music, the food is very good(not great but very good). The prices are high for the type of food. I will definitely go back because overall it was a pleasant experience.

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    TonyaG

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    service was very very slow. Music was way too loud. It is a dance bar and was not easy to enjoy food when we could not hear the waitress. The waitress pointed out on the menu what was on the Restaurant week menu and seemed very unsure that she was getting it right. They ran out of cream brûlée which is crazy. we did get one for the table but it tasted nothing like traditional cream brûlée. Overall - we will not be going back. The chicken was full of small bones and the pork was so fatty - we could not eat it.

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    Sandy

    Charlotte

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Overall we had a good time. Our server was nice but appeared to forget to put our drink order in as it took close to 20 min to get our drinks. The drinks were very good and she had fairly good attention after that. It was very busy so also trying to be understanding of that. The empanadas were amazing. The entrees were pretty good as well. The live music and energy was fun, it was loud so talking with friends was difficult but this was our first time and would expect the noise next time, overall a fun night out with friends!

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    LenAD

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2023

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    Great food. Great atmosphere. Our waitress was amazing. Even live music and dancing! A great evening experiencing a taste of Cuba.

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    ShannonH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2023

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    Food and environment were nice. However, band was way too loud to have conversation at the table without yelling at one another. Experience would be much better if band music was background not forefront, especially prior to 9pm crowd. We had a reunion with old work colleagues but could not hear each other so we left prematurely so we could hear each other and catch up. If the music had been toned down we would have had after dinner cocktails and chatted longer.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2023

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    Really great interesting food! So flavorful and outside the box. We enjoyed everything we ordered. Also the service was exceptional so friendly and helpful as well as attentive to what we needed. All around great experience that I highly recommend.

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    Adyanad

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2023

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    Growing up in a Cuban household, I was looking forward to checking it out. Great lighting and ambience. Food service was quick and offerings typical of Cuban fare. The live music on a Tuesday night was a nice surprise. Unfortunately, it was difficult to have an enjoyable conversation with our guests because music was incredibly loud and most of the music sadly was not Cuban or latin by any means. Our server was lovely but unfortunately we waited for our check that never came until asked for (15 min later) which made it awkward. Overall tho, we had a lovely time and would come back.

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    KONSTANTINOSZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    always satisfied with the service and the food keep up the good job

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    NicolS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday celebration.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 January 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3

    Nice place to go if your looking for music, and exciting ambience..

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    OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    Food was Luke warm when served. Paella was mushy. Very expensive for the quality.

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    IanB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2023

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    The experience at El Puro was great. They had a live band playing and couples joined in and danced. The food was worth it, we ordered the Ropa Vieja & the Filet and both were delicious.

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    patriciab

    Charlotte

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2023

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    I was excited to try and find a great food spot. I had the snapper and it was just over seasoned, fresh fish doesn’t need much. The table had the coffee flan and guava cheesecake and didn’t enjoy them. The passion fruit mojitos were great, we enjoyed the chicken empanadas and my husband enjoyed his chicken entree. The live music was a plus!

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    Mothersday

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    I had a super fun birthday party at El Pura. They accommodated our table of 8 inside so we could enjoy the music . They bring a dessert to the table with a large firework and singing that makes the occasion so special. I felt the food was just okay but I am not familiar with Cuban food so I felt it was bland . Entrees come with two sides but we did not find a side that wowed us with flavor . I would go back for drinks and appetizer .

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    Almonday

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Had a great time on New Year's Eve! One of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte.

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    Alfred

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excelente ambiente! Buen servicio y buena cocina.

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    Kyna

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went for New Year’s Eve, it was awesome! The Live music was great. Food and drink came quick and was tasty!

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    OlgaS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5

    The restaurant is very pretty, live music but the food was really bland , I wouldn’t eat there again .

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    We went here for dinner on NYE. I personally really loved the atmosphere. The decor, music, and lighting were all great and felt pretty upscale. The drinks were also very good. The food I think was average. Overall, I’m satisfied that we picked this restaurant for NYE.

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    KrisN

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Great spot, food and drinks are maybe 50% overpriced. $15 for a Cuba Libre with Havana Club is ridiculous. $36 for paella with only shrimp, a few mussels and fewer calamari coils is even more ridiculous. Lunch seems to be a better value than dinner.

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    Courtney

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2022

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    This place was Excellent!!! Great customer service for sure

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    AshleyA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2022

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    1st time going & it was amazing! I would definitely recommend!!

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was amazing. The food, the music everything was just a vibe. I don’t know how to dance but I wanted to get up

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Really cool spot. Diverse menu options. Our appetizers were great especially the empanadas. I had the ropa vieja and it was excellent. They also had live music.

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    AdrianaR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 December 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    Nobody take care of when we showed up and we showed up

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    RandallS

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Large, clean, Cuban restaurant experience, with live music feature acts on a raised stage. Appetizers ordered were large and plentiful share. Highly recommend.

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    LamiekM

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2022

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    Excellent experience as always!

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    bcffood

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A real pleasant surprise to find this restaurant on South Blvd. Great interior, excellent staff, fantastic appetizers and mains. We enjoyed the fried garbanzo bean and chorizo appetizer which is a must have. Followed by Ropa Viejo, and Crispy Pork. Live music came on around 7pm. It is a very pleasant surprise. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

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