Skip the food and go to Cubita for skyline views and drinks - Review - San Francisco - The Infatuation
"The rooftop bar formerly known as El Techo is now Cubita. Ride the elevator to the penthouse and you’re greeted with skyline views and decor that’s a not-so-subtle nod to Cuba—we’re talking a clothesline of fedoras and a mural of a gorilla smoking a cigar. Despite the kitsch, this place is still a good time with a dance floor, photo booth, and Selena pumping through the speakers. video credit: Taylor Gomez video credit: Taylor Gomez Pause Unmute The menu of Cuban dishes gets the job done, but is largely unmemorable. And since this is a rooftop bar with prices to match the altitude, we’d recommend coming for drinks and a snack with a small group before or after heading to dinner nearby. Prioritize the ropa vieja empanadas and black bean-smeared tostones to go along with a fruity cocktail while inevitably commenting on how clear the skies are. If you end up here for a meal, go for the lechon asado and skip the underwhelming cubano. Food Rundown Fritanga A nice way to start things off and try some of Cubita’s best small plates, complete with yuca rellena, tostones, black bean, and a salad that’s a tad sweet. Do you like fried things? Then you’ll like this. photo credit: Julia Chen Alitas De Pollo These wings have a good char on them, but heavily rely on the mango habanero sauce for flavor. photo credit: Michelle Min Empanadas De Ropavieja Great empanadas, filled with a saucy ropavieja that we’d eat as an entree on its own. PlayMute video credit: Taylor Gomez Lechon Asado The best main on the menu. The pork has caramelized edges that melt on contact with your tongue, and each piece pulls apart with ease. PlayMute video credit: Taylor Gomez Cubano Underwhelming. Feel free to skip—the sandwich loses its structure pretty quickly, and is overwhelmed by the bread. PlayMute video credit: Taylor Gomez Cocktails The cocktail menu here features a lot of rum and crowd-pleasing tropical fruit. If it’s that kind of night, they also do $65 punch bowls that serve four to five people. photo credit: Michelle Min" - Julia Chen
