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Cuba de Ayer, Burtonsville, MD

Cuba de Ayer

4.8
4.8
1379 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin / Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Come enjoy the tropical tastes of Cuba! Authentic home style Cuban cuisine where our customers feel as though they are eating home cooked meals that would be found in Grandma's kitchen. Cuba de Ayer is an ideal escape for a delicious cup of Cuban coffee, a Cuban grilled sandwich, followed up by something sweet like a slice of tres leches cake. mmm.... Bring your friends, family or come alone-strangers are simply friends we've yet to meet.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Cuban, Caribbean
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (301) 476-9622
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mayra Lopez
  • Catering
    We do Catering and delivery for large groups of 20 to 500 or more <br />please call and ask for Guillermo Bustamante
  • Private party facilities
    Our Semi Private rooms can provide from 30 to 50 guests.

What 1,379 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cuba de Ayer offers an authentic Cuban dining experience with "excellent food, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious mojitos" and flavorful dishes like the Rabo Encendido. The charming decor and attentive staff create a welcoming environment, making it a popular choice for celebrations and casual dining alike. Highly recommended!

1,379 Reviews
  1. steven and Maribel

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This our go to spot We love the Patron margaritas Food is consistent

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  2. Ramiro

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the food is do good. I truly enjoy bringing friends to Cuba de Ayer. The Boliche was tender and tasty. And the Ropa Vieja was truly authentic. The pernil was so tasty that the seasoning can truly come through every bite. Looking forward to my next visit.

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  3. patrick

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Empanadas light , full of chicken and guava cheese lovely

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  4. VaniaA

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I will definitely return! I took my husband for his birthday, and the waitress came with a candle on his dessert. It was a nice surprise. Thanks!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time doing dinner and it was amazing. The ambience was great and the quality of the food and drinks was outstanding. I heard it gets packed on the weekends and I am glad I made a reservation. Outside of the amazing food quality, I appreciated the customer service. I have a food allergy and was accommodated without compromising the quality of the meal. I will be returning!

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  6. TraShawn

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Cuban restaurant with great food! We will be back!

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  7. Jeanne

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food and the entire experience. Yum! Excellent.

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  8. Daniel

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cuba de Ayer has been our go to place for celebrations and birthdays for a number of years now. The food is always excellent and the service is always friendly. I tend to stick to my favorites like vaca frita and oxtail in a savory tomato sauce, but everything that I have tried has been excellent and everything that other people in my parties have tried has been excellent as well. Prices have risen a bit, but are still reasonable and are way cheaper than the competition in Silver Spring. Portions are ample. At peak times, service can be a little slow, but the waiters are always attentive and know that you are there. As far as I am concerned, Cuba de Ayer is and remains the best Cuban restaurant in the DMV. Portions are ample

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  9. Hugo

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food Nice and clean restaurant Excellent Service

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  10. Jenni

    Baltimore

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time there and it definitely won't be our last. I understand why they have such great reviews. Everything we ate was amazing.

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FAQs

Cuba de Ayer does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Cuba de Ayer also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 476-9622.

Cuba de Ayer is rated 4.8 stars by 1379 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cuba de Ayer

15446 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Route 198 & Route 29
  • Area
    Silver Spring
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Cuban, Caribbean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mayra Lopez
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (301) 476-9622
  • Catering
    We do Catering and delivery for large groups of 20 to 500 or more <br />please call and ask for Guillermo Bustamante
  • Private party facilities
    Our Semi Private rooms can provide from 30 to 50 guests.
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