Las Palmeras

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368 5th Street (at Durant Place NE)
Atlanta, GA 30308

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Las Palmeras - Atlanta, GA
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Las Palmeras - Atlanta, GA
Las Palmeras - Atlanta, GA
Las Palmeras - Atlanta, GA
Las Palmeras - Atlanta, GA
Las Palmeras - Atlanta, GA
Las Palmeras - Atlanta, GA
Las Palmeras - Atlanta, GA
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My husband is Cuban and we grew up in Tampa, Fl. We frequented Cuban restaurants on a regular basis. We found all of the food to be genuine Cuban food and delicious. From the r...

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Being cuban myself, I found a few problems with this restaurant cuisine, for example anyone that have tasted tostones knows that the plantain must be as green as it can gets. well...

Ok...I guess? 9/18/2006

I don't pretend to be the most astute Cuban food aficionado, but I have some good Cuban eats during my lifetime. Having said that, Las Palmeras is ok....I guess. It's tucked away in the uber exclusive/trendy Piedmont Park neighborhood (btwn 10th and Ponce De Leon) which gives it some point. Unfortunately...the points pretty much end there. I was with a large group of people so to say I was able to focus fully on every aspect of the restaurant would be untrue. However, there were some things that were very distinguishable be it with a 2 or 20 person group. The food was ok. Nothing tasted 'bad' necessarily, but at the same time it wasn't bursting with flavor or freshness either. It's the type of Cuban food you'd expect from a really good mall Cuban place (if there is such a thing), but not a quaint stand-alone eatery. The ambience is ambience-less. I've never liked restaurants that have that 'converted office space feel' and this one did with the drop ceilings, poor lighting, and faded stock Cuban-themed photographs hung crookedly on the walls. All in the entire place had a very run down feel and taste I'm sad to say. For better Cuban food at a much better price, portion size, and freshness I'd say Little Cuba off of Chamblee-Tucker Rd. is your best bet. Las Palmeras didn't make me sick, but it didn't make me sing either. Pros: Hidden in a neighborhood Cons: Food quality, Value, Ambience more
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Ok...I guess? 9/18/2006

I don't pretend to be the most astute Cuban food aficionado, but I have some good Cuban eats during my lifetime. Having said that, Las Palmeras is ok....I guess. It's tucked away in the uber exclusive/trendy Piedmont Park neighborhood (btwn 10th and Ponce De Leon) which gives it some point. Unfortunately...the points pretty much end there. I was with a large group of people so to say I was able to focus fully on every aspect of the restaurant would be untrue. However, there were some things that were very distinguishable be it with a 2 or 20 person group. The food was ok. Nothing tasted 'bad' necessarily, but at the same time it wasn't bursting with flavor or freshness either. It's the type of Cuban food you'd expect from a really good mall Cuban place (if there is such a thing), but not a quaint stand-alone eatery. The ambience is ambience-less. I've never liked restaurants that have that 'converted office space feel' and this one did with the drop ceilings, poor lighting, and faded stock Cuban-themed photographs hung crookedly on the walls. All in the entire place had a very run down feel and taste I'm sad to say. For better Cuban food at a much better price, portion size, and freshness I'd say Little Cuba off of Chamblee-Tucker Rd. is your best bet. Las Palmeras didn't make me sick, but it didn't make me sing either. Pros: Hidden in a neighborhood Cons: Food quality, Value, Ambience more
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Disappointment 7/22/2006

I have to admit that after reading the other reviews my husband and I were pretty excited to eat here. My husband grew up in Miami and is Cuban, I grew up in Tampa and have had my fair share of cuban food. Las Palmeras is NOT good cuban food. The bread that came out before the meal was OK, it wasn't cuban bread but that is hard to find anywhere outside of Florida. We both ordered the Ropa Vieja. It was not the best nor the worst. The serving size was small for the expensive price tag. The black beans were not good at all, my husband makes better beans at home from a can! The rice seemed like it was boil in the bag and they also charged us $3.95 for a small plate of it. I had yuca frita which I have to say was pretty tasty and the plantains were good, but those are pretty hard to mess up. I would definately not rate this as a "cheap eat" as we spent over $50 on dinner and I only had one glass of wine and my husband had a glass of water. One other thing I want to note is that they had fajitas on menu. Fajitas are NOT CUBAN. They also had sour cream as a side and that is not a traditional cuban condiment. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant and we will not be going back. Both Coco Loco and Papi's are better. Pros: none Cons: good service, patio more
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Disappointment 7/22/2006

I have to admit that after reading the other reviews my husband and I were pretty excited to eat here. My husband grew up in Miami and is Cuban, I grew up in Tampa and have had my fair share of cuban food. Las Palmeras is NOT good cuban food. The bread that came out before the meal was OK, it wasn't cuban bread but that is hard to find anywhere outside of Florida. We both ordered the Ropa Vieja. It was not the best nor the worst. The serving size was small for the expensive price tag. The black beans were not good at all, my husband makes better beans at home from a can! The rice seemed like it was boil in the bag and they also charged us $3.95 for a small plate of it. I had yuca frita which I have to say was pretty tasty and the plantains were good, but those are pretty hard to mess up. I would definately not rate this as a ""cheap eat"" as we spent over $50 on dinner and I only had one glass of wine and my husband had a glass of water. One other thing I want to note is that they had fajitas on menu. Fajitas are NOT CUBAN. They also had sour cream as a side and that is not a traditional cuban condiment. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant and we will not be going back. Both Coco Loco and Papi's are better. Cons: good service, patio more
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great cuban food, friendly staff, outdoor seating 7/5/2006

Las Palmeras offers good food in a friendly atmosphere. Go there on a nice night and sit out on the patio. The waitstaff is friendly and not pretentious like so many other downtown restaurants. I am not a cuban expert, so I can't say if this is authentic or not, but the food is excellent nonetheless. The prices seem resonable to me...also their wine and beer selection is not overpriced either. This restaurant is definately a hidden gem (make sure you have good directions because it is hard to find). I took my family there and they all enjoyed their meal despite having no prior experience with cuban food. Pros: great food, friendly staff, outdoor seating Cons: street parking, irregular hours more
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great cuban food, friendly staff, outdoor seating 7/5/2006

Las Palmeras offers good food in a friendly atmosphere. Go there on a nice night and sit out on the patio. The waitstaff is friendly and not pretentious like so many other downtown restaurants. I am not a cuban expert, so I can't say if this is authentic or not, but the food is excellent nonetheless. The prices seem resonable to me...also their wine and beer selection is not overpriced either. This restaurant is definately a hidden gem (make sure you have good directions because it is hard to find). I took my family there and they all enjoyed their meal despite having no prior experience with cuban food. Pros: great food, friendly staff, outdoor seating Cons: street parking, irregular hours more
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Great little place with two caveats. 5/30/2006

Quaint cuban restaurant. Not fine dining by any stretch, but the food never dissapoints. Portions are reasonable, unlike places that cover-up sub-standard food by giving you more than you can eat. This place has gotten popular, so the prices have increased across the board. I would no longer consider it cheap eats, but still very reasonable. Also, the restaurant is small, so it can get overcrowded at lunch when the weather is nice. That wouldn't be so bad, except that they don't have sufficient service or kitchen staff to handle even this small restaurant at capacity. I'm pretty sure everyone who works there is family and they work there tails off, but they desperately need one more server. If you require lunch in under an hour, you're taking a risk going here. Pros: food, authentic ambiance Cons: overtaxed waiters more
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Great little place with two caveats. 5/30/2006

Quaint cuban restaurant. Not fine dining by any stretch, but the food never dissapoints. Portions are reasonable, unlike places that cover-up sub-standard food by giving you more than you can eat. This place has gotten popular, so the prices have increased across the board. I would no longer consider it cheap eats, but still very reasonable. Also, the restaurant is small, so it can get overcrowded at lunch when the weather is nice. That wouldn't be so bad, except that they don't have sufficient service or kitchen staff to handle even this small restaurant at capacity. I'm pretty sure everyone who works there is family and they work there tails off, but they desperately need one more server. If you require lunch in under an hour, you're taking a risk going here. Pros: food, authentic ambiance Cons: overtaxed waiters more
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Take it from a Cuban, it IS authentic 9/18/2005

Being a visitor to ATL, I was totally surprised to see such an authentic Cuban restaurant away from Miami. The food was great, and even time consuming dishes such as Boliche and Ropa Vieja were exquisitely done. A super find! more
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Take it from a Cuban, it IS authentic 9/18/2005

Being a visitor to ATL, I was totally surprised to see such an authentic Cuban restaurant away from Miami. The food was great, and even time consuming dishes such as Boliche and Ropa Vieja were exquisitely done. A super find! more
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Hidden gem in Midtown 3/10/2005

What a find! Already loved by many, but still a wonderful discovery. If there's better Cuban in Atlanta, I haven't found it yet. Completely casual. Servers are super friendly. On nice days, the patio is hopping. Go, go, go. Pros: food, generous portions more
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Hidden gem in Midtown 3/10/2005

What a find! Already loved by many, but still a wonderful discovery. If there's better Cuban in Atlanta, I haven't found it yet. Completely casual. Servers are super friendly. On nice days, the patio is hopping. Go, go, go. Pros: food, generous portions more
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they haven't lost their 'mojo' 5/19/2003

Hands down the most authentic & tastiest Cuban food in Atlanta. Pros: reasonable prices, great service, inexpensive beer/wine Cons: nada more
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they haven't lost their 'mojo' 5/19/2003

Hands down the most authentic & tastiest Cuban food in Atlanta. Pros: reasonable prices, great service, inexpensive beer/wine Cons: nada more
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Finally made it... 10/17/2002

Pleased w/ everything-- food , service, casual atmosphere & prices. Though cuban food has a tendency to be heavy, my meal was extremely light. Best (and least oily) yucca I've ever had. I will be back more
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Finally made it... 10/17/2002

Pleased w/ everything-- food , service, casual atmosphere & prices. Though cuban food has a tendency to be heavy, my meal was extremely light. Best (and least oily) yucca I've ever had. I will be back more
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Great little restaurant 8/24/2002

This cuban restaurant tucked away in a Midtown neighborhood is awesome. It has home cooked meals at reasonable prices. It is a casual atmosphere w/ a nice outdoor patio too. You must check it out. more
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Great little restaurant 8/24/2002

This cuban restaurant tucked away in a Midtown neighborhood is awesome. It has home cooked meals at reasonable prices. It is a casual atmosphere w/ a nice outdoor patio too. You must check it out. more
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What more would you want in a Cantina? 8/23/2002

So JW is gone and Artel has left also... Big Deal... and the BYOB so what... spring for the cost of a beer or better yet have a Jupina along with the very very best Mastiats de Puerco, and Pollo Asaso this side of Little Havana.. This place is a great deal and GOOD EATS... dont let the folks who think Cuban food come from Toco Cabana dissuade you from Las Pameras Pros: quiet, simple, good eats Cons: slow more
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What more would you want in a Cantina? 8/23/2002

So JW is gone and Artel has left also... Big Deal... and the BYOB so what... spring for the cost of a beer or better yet have a Jupina along with the very very best Mastiats de Puerco, and Pollo Asaso this side of Little Havana.. This place is a great deal and GOOD EATS... dont let the folks who think Cuban food come from Toco Cabana dissuade you from Las Pameras Pros: quiet, simple, good eats Cons: slow more
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Hidden in a Midtown neighborhood, this low-priced Cuban restaurant is well worth seeking out.

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  • At Las Palmeras, authentic Cuban favorites like Cuban sandwiches, black bean soup, fried plantains, tamales and rotisserie chicken are priced reasonable and served by a friendly and prompt waitstaff. We serve both lunch and dinner and all lunch specials are served with a salad or rice and beans. Located on a quiet neighborhood street in Midtown Atlanta, stop by for an authentic Cuban meal.

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  • The Scene
    Seasoned locals know exactly where it is, but first-timers inevitably drive by several times before spotting the restaurant, camouflaged in a residential neighborhood. Las...

  • 12/30/2004 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Wed-Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-9:45pm; Sat 12pm-9:45pm
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Northeast, Midtown
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