Bistro Cubano

Our first trip to Bistro Cubano was memorable. We needed to find a place to stop for dinner on our outskirts route around Portland to avoid traffic, which took us through Oregon City. The online ratings and menu were a strong draw, and the restaurant did not disappoint. We were greeted by very friendly staff, and enjoyed the lively bar scene with pineapple mojitos during game 1 of the World Series. The food was fantastic, and we particularly love the papitas. Do not miss the Cubano.

I had a fantastic experience at Cubano Bistro! The food was absolutely delicious—especially the Cubano sandwich, which was packed with flavor and perfectly prepared. The highlight of my visit was the pineapple mojito; it was so refreshing and perfectly balanced. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for great food and drinks in a welcoming atmosphere!

Amazing! The music, decor, and atmosphere was just an added bonus. Great, responsive and fast service, and OMFG the food was delicious!! Don't forget to try their pineapple mojito, it's to die for!

Our first time visiting. I was looking forward to having the Cubano and Seafood cakes. But they stopped serving the Cubano, as it wasn't lunch time anymore. But our waiter was great and helped us out. They were excellent! Good meat, thin pickles, a little thick on the mustard and tasty bread. The seafood cakes had the right amount of spice and were drool worthy. The slaw was tasty too! Clean, comfortable seating, friendly staff and great food. I can't wait to try the Island bowls next!

What a find! We headed out for a date and wanted to find something unique and authentic, this place met every expectation! Looking through all the reviews the Seafood Tostones looked good. We tried them and they were a perfect appetizer plate to split with two people. Fresh scallops, and shrimp on a plantain that tasted more like a flat potato. The sauce was packed with unique flavor. Delicious. I had the Bistec Pollo, chicken with mushroom sauce, rice and black beans and 2 little sweet plantan bites. The chicken was moist and very flavorful with the cream sauce. The soup was a pork and potato with a kick of heat. My husband got the Cubano Sandwich. He loved it. Best part was the Guava Cobbler with Pinapple Coconut Ice Cream. Out of this world delicious and not too sweet, which was shocking. Absolutely delicious. Server was attentive and food all came out hot and fresh. We can't wait to come back. They have been open almost a year and we welcome them to the neighborhood!

Wow, I am stuffed. I am so glad we stumbled upon this gem last month and finally made it out to give it a try. Pretty positive the owner was the one serving us and he was so kind and happy, you can tell he's doing what he loves, and he's very good at it. We were promptly served our drinks shortly after ordering and we were excited to order the Shredded Ropa & Devilish Cubanos. We also ordered the special Pineapple Mojito and the Caribbean Margarita. It all paired well together and I'm very happy with what we ordered! We had planned to order the plantains and/or flan BUT could not stop ourselves from eating our whole meals and couldn't possibly eat any more (we usually take some home or share things, but these Cubanos sounded too good to share, and I have no regrets lol). Everything was bursting with umami flavor and well-curated, from the wonderful sandwich flavor combinations all the way down to the creamy dipping sauce for the fries. Compliments to the chefs and staff! We'll be back to try some different things for sure!

Always on the lookout for a topnotch Cubano and Bistro Cubano did not disappoint! By far, the best I've had since moving from the East Coast. Everything about it was spot on, from the bread to the ham and the pork to the pickle! Staff was super friendly and helpful in answering questions. Unfortunately, didn't get a pic of the sandwich before diving in 😢 but we did order dessert (which we rarely do), the Plantain Cuban Split 😋 Absolutely delicious! OC is quite a drive for us, but we'll be back!

Having grown up in Panama and Florida, I have to say the Cuban sandwich I had is, if not the best, is one of the best I've had on the West coast. The bread was not overdone as is sadly so common. The meats were perfect. My wife's island bowl was also amazing. The owner is on site and made sure everything was as it should be. Super friendly place. Cozy. I preferred the high top tables behind the bar. There is a parking lot right off of 99 but also a lot of street parking in the area. Great place, worth a try. Interesting cocktails and a nice selection of beers too.

You have to pay for metered parking in this part of downtown Oregon City! It has coin slot on the parking meter but it got my coins stuck so I ended up paying with a card after all. The price on the printed menu at the restaurant is higher than what listed on Yelp. 5/5: it's small family owned, the son was my server and pointed to his dad sat at the end of the dinning area. I loved the attentive and welcoming atmosphere I received. 4/5: for overall ambience, I enjoyed the unique decorations throughout. I was a bit annoyed and anxious half way through my quick lunch because this one MAGA patron sat right next to me. She did everything she could to get my attention and reaction which I successfully avoided, but barely. It appeared she might have had some alcohol because came in. I applauded my server, didn't get his name, for diplomatically didn't give his attention to all her rants. 3/5: for overall food quality. I didn't hate what I had, yet didn't love them neither. Perhaps it's not my taste preference. I thought everything was on the pricey end for sure. Tour of the sea, $28.95: the beef soup came with it was a bit salty for my taste. I liked the butter toasted came with it. The coleslaw, fried green plantain and saffron rice were okay. There were 3 prawns, 3 clams, 3 mussels, few tiny scallops, and mostly bay shrimp that looked like macaroni to me at first and from the photo. The sauce for this dish was definitely on the sweeter side for me. I asked for extra lime so it more to my liking. Cuban coffee, $8: I was told it's basically expresso but on the sweet side so I asked for less sweet. It's definitely expensive for 4 oz cup. Fried plantains, $8: I didn't care for the cheese choice came with it. Again, it's expensive for 4 pieces (about 3"x1.5"). Clean restroom with provided toilet seat covers. I would come back with friends for the atmosphere if we happen to be in the area, yet would not go out of my way for it.

Walking into this place I felt as if I stepped unto a part of Cuba, first of the music as you walked in just make the atmosphere 1000x whimsical. Than theres the hospitality to add to it. The food, baby the food... you do not have to be Cuban to enjoy such heartfelt meal. I was felt feeling as if I was welcomed into a good friend's grandmother's and she made one of the delicious meal.... I'm so sad hearing they will be closing soon but here are so beautiful pictures of the establishment and my delicious meal... thank you thank you thank you

Firstly I loved the decorations and setup this business had up! The staff is friendly and isn't too overbearing but is attentive to you. The presentation for the food is great, I included a picture of their Cuban sandwich which was definitely one of the better ones l've had. The Cuban Passion cocktail was excellent and deserved a second round. They also have entrees for their food options with bigger portion sizes that come served with, I believe, a soup v salad. This place definitely deserves a few visits to give their other menu items a try and after coming back a second time and trying one of their main entree items (the picadillo) I updated this to be 5 stars and am upset at myself for not trying an entree main course sooner. Fantastic seasoning and tastes here. They have a dessert menu too so save some room if you're a dessert person! Great find and location in downtown Oregon City.

Great Service Food took a little longer, but service realized and apologized.. assuring that although food is longer to cook than usual due to regular cook not working that, it will most of all come out tasty Seafood Tostones is where it's at.. I mean it was so tasty.. loved the sauce that went with the perfectly fried plantains that had shrimp and scallops surround it with love along with slices of avocado and lime.. so good but only two pieces.. going to recommend you order two; one for your stomach and one for your appetite The Cubano on the other hand was solid.. of course this is not going to be what you find from Florida regarding real Cuban bread.. but the hoagie roll was perfectly crisp.. mustard, ham, pickles and no not shredded or pulled pork shoulder, but thick cuts of sliced roasted pork. Good. Only complaint is the roasted pork slices were dry But this is a good one! Restroom Report: it is a clean one folks

My teen & I were in the area for an appointment and decided to check this place out. We both got Island Bowls, mine with chicken and theirs with shredded beef. We also ordered kiwi lemonades. Every part of the bowl was fresh and delicious and we couldn't stop talking about it for the drive back. Even the mints at the end were delicious! They tasted like key lime pie. My teen loved the music and our server was kind and fast. Definitely would come back!

The atmosphere with music was lovely. wry cute inside. I had the vegetable cubona which came with fresh cut fries and a delicious cocktail. Have been meaning to try this place and so happy we did. Thank you for a lovely meal! And ..... wonderful service. We will be back for sure

To start my review I have to say I was absolutely starving when I walked in. I ordered the devilish cubano sandwich, and it came with fries. It was so good! The perfect amount of smokiness and I Loved the dipping sauce. Not sure what it was because it was kind of mild, but flavorful.The owner's father was working that day, and he was so friendly. It's nice to see some food options on a place I don't usually consider dining at all (Oregon City)

Oh man! Their devilish Cubano is to die for! Hands down so freaking good. Their service is great, and it's got a good feel inside. Been there a couple of times now. It will not disappoint!!

This restaurant makes the best drinks in town hands down! The food is delicious but the drinks are the best! The ingredients are fresh and that makes the flavor pop! Thank you for the great food and drinks that you have for Oregon City! Ps....the devilish Cubano sandwich is my favorite!

The service is extremely slow. Food is decent, nothing to rave about. Actually a little disappointing. Probably won't visit again but cool they over a veggie Cubano option. Again, very slow service so expect to wait a while even if there are only a few people dining in.

Came into OC on a Saturday afternoon to have a bite, settled on BC. The place was not crowded, we were seated quickly. Water and silverware was served, we were given menus and we ordered. Not too long of a wait, two of us had a Cubano, I had a Devilish Cubano. Honestly, while their food wasn't bad, it just wasn't anything out of the ordinary. On the other hand, their fries that came with the meal and the accompanied dipping sauce was darned tasty, and that's what bumps this review from two to three stars.

Went for lunch on a Friday. Service took an hour to get our food after being seated. Food was decent but wasn't wowed. Prices were a bit steep as well for a lunch spot.

The food is always on point. The staff is friendly and service is fast! I would recommend it to anyone.

I've been wanting to stop here for quite some time. Boy, I'm glad I finally did. They make a killer mojito (I chose a pineapple one) and my chicken bowl was not only delicious but way more food than I could eat. It was definitely enough to share.

This place was Sao good!!! Will absolutely be coming back. Everything we got had so much flavor!

This was such a great find, that was enjoyed by all. We started with a fresh fruit mojito and seafood tositono that was topped with this delicious sauce. 3 of us had sandwiches and I had the Carribbean Bowl with a shrimp skewer. I honestly expected 3 shrimp, but was pleasantly surprised that it came with 6 jumbo shrimp. Everyone really enjoyed there food, and I especially liked the fry sauce the others got. I liked it so much I decided to mix it in with my bowl. It added a nice touch. I only have a small gripe, when we were trying to pay one of servers became more interested in the football game than us. I never could get his attention. Thankfully, the other service noticed me and took are payment.

Outstanding food for our lunch! It's located on the super cute and friendly Main Street of lower Oregon City. Depending on the time of day, the street parking may or may not be plentiful. It is on the block right next to the Old Stone Bridge, so you might need to walk a couple of blocks. We arrived around 1:15 pm on a weekday afternoon. The food was so delicious! We shared the sandwich and bowl, as we couldn't decided between the two. The fries were incredible - cooked perfectly, just the right touch of salt and crunch. We didn't love the sauce that came with it. The sandwich wasn't too crisp, as often that painfully scrapes the roof of my mouth, but it wasn't gummy soft either, but perfectly done. It was perfectly cooked with a great balance of flavor and tanginess, along with tender meat. BONUS! I didn't get poisoned from MSG, which often hides in pickles and meats (Marinating is often a danger word meaning 'Included for FREE might be that super poisonous chemical crap that makes your mouth think this food is delicious, but really, we're cutting corners and giving you mediocre quality food... but good news! Your mouth won't know!') The bowl was equally delicious, with the food arriving hot and fresh. The chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned, being a true joy to our taste buds. (We literally had a fork war over the last piece.) The plantains were good, although my Sweetheart isn't a huge fan of them in general, but I liked them. The red pepper garbanzo salad was amazing, with 'Don't bring those things near me' Sweetheart absolutely loving them. Do you see a trend here? The black beans had perfect cuban flavor, as did the saffron rice. I've been craving the food and wishing we could go back, BUT........ Warning - bring your parka! This is my only complaint, but it has cost them one star.... and I almost took 2 stars off. It's VERY COLD in the restaurant. Workers wore coats, as were ALL the customers! We were FREEZING! (It was 50 degrees outside) I was wearing my coat, hat and wishing I'd brought five extra blankets, gloves, and maybe a heat pack for my toes. We WILL NOT be back when it's cold out. Not only was the food cooling off too fast, but it's simply unpleasant to rush through a meal because you're freezing and can't wait to leave. Double unpleasant when the food is SO delicious! (And yes, I understand it's an old building, but it was beyond normal standards of comfort into 'Let's drive our customers out of here'.) From the staff we received a friendly greeting, were immediately seated and staff were right there. I was quite pleased with the service. We'll be back once it's warmer out.

I was passing through Oregon City on my way home and decided to stop at Bistro Cubano for a bite to eat. I am very glad I did. The place is a small restaurant off of Main st. It's a little inconspicuous as I actually walked past it. :) Once inside, the restaurant is fairly small but don't let that phase you. The bar is stocked and the menu looks fantastic. I'm a big Cubano Sandwich fan so I like to try them anytime I can. Most places have the traditional Cubano, which is great, but this place has that and several other varieties. I went for the Devilish Cubano which had fresh jalapeños and pepper Jack cheese. I was not disappointed. If you are in the area, give this place a try. It was really good!

When you walk into a restaurant these days and are greeted with a smile and a hello and don't feel like you are putting someone out to give them your money......YAY! Walked in off the street with my hungry son. It was later in the day and the restaurant was not busy. We were greeted right away and sat. Given menus and water and a SMILE! YAY! The music was fun and the chatter in the kitchen was great. Little singing, little talking. Our food was good! The wings had a crazy good sauce. We ordered spicy and it had a kick. The flavor was delicious. We had a couple other items and it was all very good. This was an enjoyable meal with good service. I will happily return.

This is a great spot with an awesome simple Cuban menu. My stepson tried his first Cubano here today, he was skeptical at first but he LOVED it. The bar tender was really helpful and accidentally made an extra drink, so we got a drink on the house. I love the vibe with the fresh plants everywhere. This is a good spot for those new to Cuban food, or experienced with it.

The cocktails we had were by far the best I've had in Oregon City since 818. I'm not usually a rum lover but these were fresh, crisp, and spicy!

My wife and I were strolling around downtown O.C. today, and decided to stop at Bistro Cubano for lunch. It was a beautiful day, so we sat outside at a shaded picnic table along the side of the restaurant. Waters were brought out quickly, and our orders taken. I went with the "Devilish Cubano" sandwich, which includes jalapenos and chipotle adobo mayo; while my wife opted for an "Island Bowl", with the addition of a shrimp skewer. The standard Island Bowl consists of saffron rice, black beans, queso fresco, roasted garbanzo salad, and sweet plantains. My Devilish Cubano was very good -- the flavors of the roast pork, ham, and pepper jack cheese blended together flawlessly, and I really like the additional heat on this version of the sandwich (although I didn't find it to be all that hot, overall). My fries were perfect, and their standard dipping sauce was a nice change from my usual ketchup -- it was like a spicy mayo. My wife really enjoyed her Island Bowl, and we have decided we need to come back for dinner sometime. We were very impressed.

Very friendly and fast service. Food is delicious. Had a fresh pineapple mojito. Wonderful meal in Oregon City!

Good Cubano sandwiches. The pickup process was a bit shaky as there was only one sandwich in the bag instead of 2. They actually caught the mistake and phoned me while I was on the way home.

Great food, big portions & friendly service. We ordered the Island Bowl with shredded beef & roasted pork. Both were delicious, tender & flavorful. All bowls come with saffron rice, black beans, queso fresco, sliced avocado, roasted pepper garbanzo salad and sweet plantains. You can add protein: Grilled chicken, Shredded beef (Ropa Vieja), Groundbeef-chorizo blend (Picadillo), or Roasted Pork (Lechon).

We looked forward to trying Cuban food for several weeks before getting the chance to stop in here. I don't believe we've ever been to an "authentic" Cuban place before so this was a first for us. It honestly could be that we just expected more flavor and variety than what's offered here but the food was very bland to us. Very little seasoning seemed to be added to any of the food. It's a cross between Mexican food and teriyaki cafe style food. The price of the dishes didn't balance out for what we received. The meats were slightly fatty, lacking in flavor and very plain overall. However, the ingredients did seem fresh and everything was served warm. The restaurant itself was clean, well decorated and nice. We were seated in the very back, next to the kitchen doors, so we didn't really see much of the main dining area except for when we entered and left. Our server was very friendly but clearly forgot about us seated in the back because it took us standing up, considering leaving, before we received menus. Service for our drinks and food was VERY slow as well. I don't know if that's their normal speed of service or because we were stuck in the back corner and repeatedly forgotten about. There were only 2 other parties in the entire restaurant so being super busy was not the case. This isn't a place we would seek out of come back to but we do have some friends that would like to try it so we might give it another chance and try other options on the menu.

Happened across this adorable restaurant with real mojitos. Their classic mojito is fantastic. The food is delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly.

Wonderful food!!!! Best I've had in Oregon City. Great service, clean, food blew my mind, and great cocktails! I did the entire special menu, the ceviche was amazing, and that pork sizzling platter absolutely ROCKED!! And don't miss out on the passion fruit cheesecake, that ALONE would have been worth the trip! You looking for some seriously great food in the Oregon City area on main street, trust me I've eaten everywhere else and this place puts them on blast.

This place is amazing. Great and super friendly service, which lets just be honest in saying is difficult to find anymore. Nikki was an angel - knew the menu and made great suggestions The food was wonderful! Fresh, perfectly seasoned, well proportioned...give it a shot! I'm rooting for this place. Can't wait to go back!

The food was mediocre. I was surprised when we asked for some sauce that we were charged for it. The amount we received was such a small amount, it is Latin food, of course you need spicy sauce. It would have been better to have informed us that there would be an extra charge instead of more amount added to the bill. We both ordered cocktails, plus shared a dessert. If there is an extra charge to the meal, I like to be informed.

Now this is what I'm talking about! Opening kinks are dust in the wind. We popped up to the bar this time. Yes! They are equiped with Cuban coffee now. Service was extremely on point and friendly. Right off of the bat our bartender/server was welcoming and professional yet casual. We tried a small bite and I do not regret our choice. If there was filler in those seafood cakes it was undetectable. Crab, shrimp, fish and scallops. They held together and were packed with flavor. No cut corners there. They were some of the best 100 or so I've tried over my lifetime. This Bistro is worth a try. I will certainly be back.

Great Cuban sandwich and we were happy they had a full bar. Food came out fast and I enjoyed my regular cuban but my husband got the spicy "devilish" version. His was amazing too!!!

Our first time there was good. Our waiter, Aaron, was very kind and thoughtful. We both had the 90 Miles West cocktail. For me it was 3 Sheets Wind! My Havana burger was good. French fries were soft. Sweet plantains were cooked to perfection. My wife's pork came dry, so they replaced it with the beef bowl free of charge. "We will definitely return!" I said. Our second time there was also a good dining experience. I had the bistec chicken (pictured), and my wife had some kind of soup. Alberto waited on us. But I forgot my credit card in the little black book with the bill, so I telephoned the next day to ask if they had it. Alberto answered the phone and said they did. To save me a trip, my wife stopped there on her way home from work. "Here to get the card?" Alberto asked when he saw her, recognizing her from having served us the night before. "Yes," she said. He asked if she had my photo ID on her. She said no. He said he couldn't give her my card. She showed him her credit card with the same account number on it. No dice. My wife was so upset at being treated like a criminal she said she never wished to eat there again. The next day I went there, only to discover they are closed on Tuesdays. Two trips, no card. The third trip was on Wednesday. Alberto asked if I was there for my card. I said yes. He asked for my photo ID, and I showed it to him. He gave me my card. I understood that it was possible my wife and I had stolen two cards and were impostors, so Alberto had done "the right thing", but I also understood how my wife felt. Good food, but we won't be back. Sorry, Aaron!

Do not recommend based on the fact they over price and extremely under serve your proportions. I asked the owner for more rice in my island bowl and he claimed that I had already eaten most of it and thus did not require assistance or a refund. I had just bought the food, walked to my office, and discovered the 1/4 cup of rice in my $12 rice island bowl.. I am most upset that the owner, Alberto or Arturo, said that I was lying and when I address this assumption he claimed he never said that. All in all, really poor quality experience and I do not recommend wasting your time here.

Great place and loved the atmosphere. Bar tender was very nice, he sat us down, we got our drinks and he took our order. Multi tasker for sure. Food was amazing!!

Very authentic. The owner was behind the bar busting his ass the whole time I was there. People should go Find these kind of places and not go to the chain crap that is everywhere. Nice hidden gem. Highly recommended.

This place is an amazing addition to downtown Oregon City. They have delicious food and a great beer/cocktail list. I came for an earlier dinner on Saturday around 4pm and there was no wait. We were promptly seated and given our beers. They had two ciders and several beers on tap. I ordered a Cuban sandwich and an order of tostones. There was only one server, but he did a great job at keeping up with the incoming tables. The sandwich itself was delicious with lots of cheese and pork. I think it could have been grilled a bit more, but it was fantastic overall. The tostones really hit the spot and were served with a garlic sauce. The fresh fries were also served with the same sauce. The price point on the sandwich was a bit higher than I expected, but felt it was a large enough portion for the price. This is going to be a regular stop for me.

Gotta say came here to try some Cuban food that claims to be good food. However the food was nothing special. And definitely something you could make better at home. The prices on food here is insane for how little the portions are. The service was quick but not very polite. Inside the establishment is a cute little set up with a nice bar. But overall I won't be coming here and don't recommend anyone coming here. There are much better local eats then this place and for better price for how much you get.

My mother and I stopped by for the grand opening today. I had heard there was a Cuban place coming to town, and have been eagerly awaiting a chance to try this place out. There were lots of tasty-looking things on the menu, but of course I had to try their Cubano first, and this one did not disappoint. Easily the best I've had in quite a long time. I paired it up with a side of fried plantains and a passionfruit lemonade, which were both excellent. My mother went with one of their Island Bowls, which looked amazing. We both left very satisfied and highly impressed. We'll definitely be back in the future for more!

I just discovered a Cuban inspired restaurant in my home town Oregon City. I worked for years in Portland and went monthly to a 'not to be named' but fabulous Cuban restaurant. So you can imagine how excited I was. But we were very critical as we ordered the staple, the CUBANO AND FRIES. I always feel that if the basics don't work nothing works. HOWEVER ...the fries, on first look, appear to be overcooked. But NOT! And they come with a dipping sauce that is tasty and spicy and I want to buy it by the bottle! And sandwich? Who could eat pulled pork, ham, cheese, pickles, slaw, and mustard in a crispy Panini? Are you drooling yet?? Hold on ... coffee? Another staple? Fresh brewed and delicious. The owner is young and excited and knowledgeable and wants this place to survive the pandemic. Let's all go in and support our local shops.

This place was awesome. My parents & I had a great time. The waiter was really friendly and helpful with suggesting my avocado on the side of my Cubano. In fact we each ordered the cubano and it was a great choice; meat was tender and tasty, the choice of spread was a perfect balance of spice and a mello aioli. You had a choice of fries and slaw and I went with the fries which were thin cut but cooked to a dark golden perfection. The waiter was also the bartender and he can make a mean blackberry mojito. The beer|cider was offered in a chilled glass. Let's see what else. Oh the ambiance, casual, but also cute enough to where you could take a lunch date there easily. Overall the ambiance, lively but not overly loud music, service, food, drinks were excellent, and frankly I will be back soon.

This is such a sad review to write after our last experience 10 months ago. But I have to make sure I tell the truth. We went back to Cubano Bistro on Saturday, Aug 6th and ordered different things on the menu. This time, not sure if the staff was over worked, but the woman who took our order seemed to be bothered by every question we had. We came back after seeing a picture on Facebook where their cheff prepared a delicious looking salmon with chimichiri and shrimp with a creamy sauce dish. But when I asked the waitress if it was still available she said, "no that was last weekend." I asked her what the specials were for today and she replied shortly - none. I ordered the Coco MahiMahi. Menu said, Panko Breaded Mahimahi based with tumeric and coconut milk reduction. Skillet Roasted with mash potatoes, stewed tomatoes and garlic. Served with Cuban Cole slaw. It comes in a little oval baking dish. Mine had hardly any flavor at all. The fish was on the moist side but didn't have any Panko, just steamed. I just couldn't believe how bland everything was. I dumped my Cole slaw on top to have it some flavor from the vinigar. I was so so sad because last time everything had soo much flavor. My husband had it even worse. He ordered the Island Bowl. Menu said: served with saffron rice, black beans, queso fresco, sliced Avacado, Roasted red pepper and garbanzo bean salad and plantains. He added chicken and pork. Let me point out, there is absolutely No Sauce added to this bowl. It is the driest thing I have ever seen come out of a restaurant kitchen. Maybe that is how Cuban food is, or how they like it totally dry. But it's definitely not what we like to eat. We asked the waitress if there was any type of sauce my husband could have or sour cream. Even a salsa or something would have given it flavor and moisture. She looked a bit frustrated and said the only thing they had was a jerk chicken sauce but it was spicy. My husband said sure anything. Holy crap! That sauce was a fireball with just one drop on your fork. My husband used it, only to add flavor. I even took a few drops to add to my bland fish and potatoes. But it did nothing to add moisture to his few pieces of dry pork loin and chicken because of the heat he had to use it sparingly. He almost wanted to walk out, which is something he had never done. I hate writing a review like this. I bet we just chose the most dry and flavorless things on the menu that night without knowing it. In the past their Cubano sandwiches and appetizer Seafood Tostones were incredible. I just hope something shifts and there is more options for people getting dry bland food to be able to add a sauce to their order.

FANTASTIC!!!! My husband ordered the Devilish, no onion No mustard. I ordered chicken Island Bowl, no garbanzo salad. Easily a 5 Star restaurant, I'll be coming back for sure!!! I can't even say enough, everything was delicious, perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked, moist and tender. The tostones were our least favorite but the meals themselves were just wonderful. I'm excited to come back!!!

Bistro Cubano did not disappoint! The service was great and the food was amazing and priced well. This one will be on your regular list!⁣ ⁣ Island bowl with chicken and the salmon entree. Both were fresh and delicious!⁣

A+ food Had the classic sandwich and French fries. Amazing. Will definitely go back again. Was recommended to try the Havana or Bistro sandwich next time. My friend would have ordered a second sandwich if he hadn't been full from the first one. Owner was very friendly and conscious of our needs.

Lick the plate clean kind of delicious! Great atmosphere for small gatherings, dates, lunch, dinner for one.

Amazing on every level - food, flavor, drinks, service, speed, music. We first stopped at Mesa Fresca across the street but bailed because of the atmosphere and long wait. Boy are we glad we ended up at Bistro Cubano, will be a new fave place on high rotation!

I don't feel like the high reviews this place gets are warranted. The service is great. The food was really mediocre and I've tried it three or four times in the space of three years. It never gets above average or below. If you want great Cuban food, you're not going to find it here. Try Pambiche in Se Portland, it's superb, and expect to wait to get in. If you just want nice atmosphere and good drinks, though this place would be good.

Great food, friendly upbeat staff, ambiance is relaxed with great outdoor seating. Highly recommend this spot in downtown Oregon City!