"Those looking for a hot and spicy dish to torture their palate come away from Cuban cuisine a bit disappointed. Instead, the country’s dishes embrace bright notes of citrus, sautéed onions, garlic, and plenty of rich pork fat to liven up the meal. And at this cafe off Trousdale Drive, it comes in the form of flaky empanadas stuffed with a variety of fillings, croquetas, marinated pork dishes, sweetly fried plantains, and the insanely energizing colada (Cuban-style espresso)." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones