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Just had to share my two cents after reading all of the whining and complaining about what ""authentic"" comida Cubana (Cuban food to you non-Latinos) really is. Have to say that the food at Kuba Kuba is not Miami Cuban, so if you are looking for something comparable to La Carreta, Versailles, or one of the other staples found south of the Broward County line, you will be in for a bit of a surprise. No baskets of toasted pan cubano, no Elena Ruz, no Ironbeer (although they do have Materva) and no walkup window where you can buy cafe cubano or your favorite pastelitos y croquetas. If you want the Americanized version of Cuban food, just take I-95 South to the Tamiami Trail exit.\r
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That said, what Kuba Kuba does serve is its own vision/version of Cuban cuisine, just as if it came from the owner's abuela's kitchen. The pan de maiz (corn bread) is excellent, and fitting given that the restaurant is in Richmond and not Calle Ocho. Same goes for the black bean soup and the arroz con pollo. So what if the waitress didn't know what ""maduros"" were? If you needed translation, the cooks were within earshot, and they would have understood you in a minute. (I know, because I also asked for the same, and when the waitress looked at me without understanding, I just went over to the counter and talked to the cook directly)\r
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The wait staff and manager were friendly, service was quick, and portions were generous. (My takeout order of arroz con pollo was enough for three meals) All in all, I am glad to have discovered this little gem of a restaurant in my new neighborhood, and will keep coming back.
Pros: good food, great prices, and good atmosphere
Cons: not enough pastelitos or croquettas, not open early enough for desayuno
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