Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

Dine, drink, and dance the night away at Cuba Libre, and add a stamp to your culinary passport as you experience the vibrant culture of Old Havana.

8 / 10
332
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  • Phone

    (215) 627-0666

  • Website

    cubalibrerestaurant.com

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  • Type

    Cuban Restaurant

Address

10 S 2nd St (btwn Market St & Chestnut St) Philadelphia , PA 19106 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 80


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Heba-I-am

This place is great! Excellent cocktails (if you're into sweet drinks try the banana cream fizz) and the staff are all super nice. Baby octopus and crab cake Tapas are so so good. Dessert tapas too.

kia

The decor in the restaurant is very nice. Also, the food is good too! I fell in love with the bread and mango butter . I would recommend coming here at night because the theme just gets better.

Escape Cardona

Grilled baby octopus , fried malanga , tuna ceviche , and the papa rellena were all excellent. Turns into a night club after 11 so bring your dance shoes to burn off the food.

Michelle Martinez

I had a rum runner . YUM! I also had the chicken tamal as an app & the Vaca Frita ... to finish, Cafe con Leche. Pricey , but worth it! Beautiful atmosphere, beautiful surroundings. My new favorite!

Martu Lonca

the grilled plate is good for sharing - works between 3 people - meat is well seasoned and tender. empanadas are fried and tasty (the chicken ones). don’t get seafood paella $$ & not wow

Vivek Venkatram

Be transported to the land of perfect cigars and tropical breezes at this Old City Cuban that gets a big thumbs up for decadent fare, fantastic mojitos and fun salsa dancing in a Havana-themed space.

Fodor's Travel

The appetizers , like lobster empanadas and crab cakes , taste fairly authentic ; rice and black beans are served with just about everything, of course, and the mojitos are renowned. Read more

Russell Caluri

Everything was real good . Arroz con polo was great and so was rice pudding . Service was real flood and dealt with some difficult customers very well

Gary Zeigler

The arroz con pollo was wonderfully rich, and was nicely contrasted by the lightness of a pear mojito . Black bean hummus was outstanding. Wanted to try the pudin diplomatic - perhaps next time!

Letier S.

Great food! The unlimited tapas brunch is the best way to go! Beautiful and great atmosphere

Emily Farricker

Be in Cuba even though you’re in Philly. You heard me right. Come on in and try the Seafood or the Chicken . You can even visit Havana, just without the tan .

Tasha Nicole

Mango Butter on the pressed flat bread , best thing you've ever tasted. Now they are offering a fantastic deal on their amazing brunch $25 all you can eat . A must do!

Samar Hamdan

Great vibes, lovely space, and tasty food

Nancy Lai

Brunch is amazing! Do all you can eat for $25 and taste the whole menu :) Havana hottie (their take on bloody Mary ) with rum is great!

Rachel Shifman

I love the energy and spirit of this place! The ceviche and EVERY margarita is great!

Amarra Boone

The atmosphere was beautiful, clean food options with the seafood . However, the service was a little beneath expectations.would recommend but not with a large party

Dale Andrews

Pineapple guacamole was really great. Can't go wrong with the classic mojito . Best drink ever? Who even knows.

Andrij Harasewych

Step out from Philadelphia and right into Cuba. It's legal! Great rum selection , award-winning cuban food (not just to food critics, us regular people like it too). Read more

Rob McGowan

Highlights of thiis Old City spot: a great rum bar and late night salsa dancing .

Visit Philly

Rum aficionados can choose from more than 70 varieties of rum or select one of the signature mojitos to accompany the authentic Latin menu.

Retna Slater

Warm bread with mango butter . Chocolate torte and flan are awesome too

Leanne Alyssa

Get the benuelos, yuca fries , veggie paella , and dulce de leche ice cream .

Pablo Vladimir

Expensive but you can get full very fast. Pitcher of sangria is definitely meant for a party of 3 or more.

Tamara Ross

They juice their own sugar came every day for the mojitos ! Best I've ever ever ever had.

Kelly

Great space with lots of personality, but the food was a bit bland for my tastes - I prefer Cuban fare with a bit more kick. Service was ultra attentive, albeit a bit awkward.

Adrian L

Fantastic passion fruit mojito . Pulled pork is great too.

The International Gazette

The line was long to get in.

Suki Suki Now

Ask for kathryn she's the best waitress great service wonderful atmosphere prices are affordable so glad we ran across this place

Fernando Figueroa

Excellent music , a bit small but nice ambience.

Chris Kovatch

Coconut mojito and empanadas are amazing. Awesome dining experience.

DJ Harreld

Here for Saturday brunch . Very good, but skip the mushroom ceviche !

Michele Mai

Get the Cafe Cuba Libre ! Super incredible. Best coffee evah!!

Visit Philly

Sit back and enjoy a Havana Hottie cocktail (ask for jalapeños ) and unlimited piqueos (small plates ).

Letier S.

You really feel like you're in cuba!

maria sandoval

We just gad mango butter and guac for starters...really good and great prenetation

Foodie & The Beast

Love the empanadas and mojitos .

Erin

Try the Sandito (watermelon ) mojito !

Mariana Moses

The best meatballs and ropa vieja ! Beautiful place! Best Cuban food ever!

Tracey P.

Loved the chef 's sampler!

Philadelphia Magazine

Get the Strawberry daiquiri . Hemingway would not approve of the use of fresh strawberry puree , but we do. Read more

Concierge

Need a little salsa to go with your meal? On Fridays and Saturday nights, tables are gone and dancing is in!

frankie2pants

While here, make sure you libre the Cubas. They like it when you do that.

Seth Eisenstein

Come for Happy Hour til 7 PM - $4 Mojitos and $3 small plates - great pre-dinner spot in Old City .

Elena Pappas

Try their caipirinhas ! Soooo good

DrinkPhilly.com

Try a $4 Cuba Libre M-F from 5-7pm! Also check out our review! Read more

Danielle J.

Best classic Mojito I've ever had. Hands down.

Lore Benavent

Good for parties.

Halle Borges

Pair the yuca frita $6.00 with a very cold Yuengling... That's Winning Combo!!

Rita B

Classic mojito is the money!

Katie Peca Lee

Cafe Cuba Libre coffee was amazing! Skip the rum !

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