Carlito's Cuban Food

Cuban restaurant · Winchester

Carlito's Cuban Food

Cuban restaurant · Winchester

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2680 S Maryland Pkwy B, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Carlitos Cuban Food offers a vibrant cafeteria-style experience where you can indulge in generous portions of traditional Cuban dishes, all bursting with flavor.  

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"For some quick Cuban takeout, it’s hard to beat Carlitos Cuban Food. The inexpensive restaurant serves classic dishes such as ropa vieja, plantains, and yucca fries." - Krista Diamond

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Hungry Vegas

Google
We were looking for cafeteria style food and decided to try this Cuban spot located near UNLV campus. We ordered the Cuban sandwich with fried banana $9.99 the Ropas Vieja with plantains and rice $13.99 , and the balls of meat and potato $2.25. We also chose a few fruit drinks but the Tamarind drink was so good! All the food was so delicious and the atmosphere pleasing, not stuffy, very much like a cafe or diner. The staff was great and accommodating since we don't know Spanish and their English was minimal. They were still smiling and kind and gave us the feeling we were very welcome! It was a Sunday and there was a Cuban singer which was fun. We loved it and will return!

Hamilton Mixon

Google
We were first timers and the selection was a little overwhelming but the amazing staff jumped right in to give us a run down on all they had to offer and man they have an unbelievable selection of food. Again, we appreciated the patience of the staff as we navigated through all the delicious looking offerings. Our order was takeaway and when we arrived home we had to eat and we weren't disappointed. The portions are very generous and the taste of the food was incredible. It's a short drive from our home and we will be returning soon to sample more of the great food and service.

Nette Rab

Google
One of my offices is in this area and decided to dine here for lunch. I wanted an Empanada. Service was ok. I asked a question about a dish, and she couldn't explain it to me and had to ask someone else who seemed to be off to help. Go to the counter and select the items you want. I had some roasted pork and beef empanada. The Empanada was good in flavor, but the pork was awful. It lacked flavor, and it was just soaked in liquid. It did come with skin that was flavorful. The bakery side of the restaurant also looked delicious.

Tina Donovan

Google
The food was wonderful! I had 2 different people helping me. The young girl while she didn't speak English, was super friendly (I speak Spanish). The older lady, some English but wasn't very friendly until I tipped on the bill. It's a casual environment which I'm totally down with, the only problem was it was a little loud. The place was clean and stayed busy the whole time I was there. I got the masitas de puerco and they were amazing 😋 We definitely plan to return.

ADRIANO SANCHEZ

Google
The price is from $10 to $20. And the portions are decent. The food tastes ok. They do accept credit cards now as of this date, 02/21/2024, but they charge you extra for using a credit card, I don't quite remember how much. Good Omelette sandwich with fries!

Joanna Harper

Google
For the 3th time visiting this place and every single time feels like “HOME”. The seasoning is incredibly good and so close to my grandmas good old recipe! Overall the place was clean, the cashier are friendly and very attentive

2REK 2-REK (2REK)

Google
It's been over a year. I've been here. But the food was very good, staff were very friendly. This is my go to Cuban spot in Vegas. I'm headed there again today can't wait for that Cuban Sandwich 😋 🙌 🙂

Carlos Leon Perez

Google
Food is great!! Authentic Cuban food for $5!! combo plate is a huge portion of food! Employees are really nice, Great, authentic Cuban food at a very good price. The food is seasoned so well, and the pork and beef dishes I've tried so far are cooked perfectly. Meat was very tasty, juicy and tender. The place is very clean This place came highly recommended....

H M.

Yelp
We were first timers and the selection was a little overwhelming but the amazing staff jumped right in to give us a run down on all they had to offer and man they have an unbelievable selection of food. Again, we appreciated the patience of the staff as we navigated through all the delicious looking offerings. Our order was takeaway and when we arrived home we had to eat and we weren't disappointed. The portions are very generous and the taste of the food was incredible. It's a short drive from our home and we will be returning soon to sample more of the great food and service.

Norm K.

Yelp
After an outdoor set of plays in the nearby Sahara Commercial Center, I headed here to have Thai food. It turns out that I arrived at the Thai restaurant during their one hour daily closing time. Too bad--well not really!!! I went next door to Carlitos Cuban restaurant after a quick check on Yelp. I am so glad I did. It is a cafeteria style restaurant. There is a row of pans with different Cuban foods and the price for each. There are two prices--one just for the main item, and one for a dinner plate. I looked at a few pans until I got ot the ropa vieja which I've had before. I got the dinner platter which gave me a choice of white or yellow rice (I chose yellow) and one side--I chose the tostones. I also got a diet Coke. The meal is packed in Styrofoam and you check out at the end of the line. I took my tray and soda and found plenty of places to sit. There's an area where you get napkins and plastic ware. I tried the ropa vieja and it was wonderful. Rich spices in the shredded beef along with some vegetables. The yellow rice also had pieces of corn. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. I decided to get some pastry to bring home for dessert. I ordered the tres leches cake. That was the only language barrier. The woman asked a man behind me what I wanted. I told him. He told her what I said and she understood. It sounded the same when we both said it!! I brought the cake home and I could have inhaled it. I need to check more restaurants on the East side of town where we have many ethnic restaurants that I tend to overlook living on the West side. Since I'm in the Commercial Center once a month, I'll be back, and I'll also return when the Thai restaurant is not closed. Gracias, senorita!

Brandi H.

Yelp
Well, I came back here because last time it was delicious. I do not know what happened between my last visit and now but the quality has gone down. I have been craving a Cuban and so I ordered online to get one. First off, I showed up and told them I had a to go order that I already paid for. The counter girls seemed very confused and then grabbed the bag with my name in the counter. Instead of handing it to me they told me to wait a minute. Then they had to make a phone call and then ultimately they finally released my food. When I got back I saw that they had given plantain chips instead of the fires that were supposed to be there but that's not a big deal. The issue then came that the pork is now pulverized and the ham was a slice of deli meat. It was cold and dry. 2 pickles on the whole thing. This was polar opposite of the sandwich I got last time, you can see the photos. I have no idea what happened or if they had some off day but I am very disappointed with the trend of quality from here. I guess I lost my good Cuban sandwich place. On the search for a new one, sorry Carlitos.

Nette B.

Yelp
One of my offices is in this area and decided to dine here for lunch. I wanted an Empanada. Service was ok. I asked a question about a dish, and she couldn't explain it to me and had to ask someone else who seemed to be off to help. Go to the counter and select the items you want. I had some roasted pork and beef empanada. The Empanada was good in flavor, but the pork was awful. It lacked flavor, and it was just soaked in liquid. It did come with skin that was flavorful. The bakery side of the restaurant also looked delicious.

Athéna T.

Yelp
Very authentic cuban food as a true cuban i approve, you can build your own plate and it's fast! Definitely is the type of home cooked cuban food. I ordered Yellow rice Ropa vieja & yuca w/ mojo. Their pork ribs are usually veryyy good, i definitely recommend the ribs you won't regret it ! All their deserts are SO good as well. My favorite home food fast food place !

Montse S.

Yelp
This place is cafeteria style so don't expect any table service, the staff was not rude but they weren't engaging either. Food is displayed on a steam table and you order deli style; pick either plate or a la carte and point at what you'd like. Perhaps because it was an hour before closing time things fell by the waist side but the food was dry. We had the ropa vieja which tends to be a little saucy but this one was less of a stew, I was served 3 maduros as a side...couple more would have been nice. Congri was tasty, a huge portion of it came with my plate. We also ordered the pork ribs with belly and they were seasoned but spent too much time in the warmer so were very dry. The yucca was ok, needed some salt but it was cooked nicely and the mojo was nothing to be impressed by. The Cuban sandwich was pressed nicely and my nephew enjoyed it. I'm not sure if I would return, I wish the quality was better.

Janelle S.

Yelp
My manager and I were so excited to try the items we ordered, especially the tamales. The tamales were very disappointing. It was 99%, 1% meat. We were expecting the meat to be shredded but they were big pieces of pork and pork fat that didn't look too pleasing to eat. She lost her appetite and didn't even end up eating her food. For almost $5 a tamale, you would expect great taste and quality but it wasn't up to par. Ordered potato balls and picadillo empanadas as well. The potato balls were mostly potato, lacking filling, it was dry. The empanada was ok. It was just ground beef. Lacked flavor. The sauces they provided were interesting. My manager said it tasted just like thousand island dressing and chick-fil-a sauce.

Thiago P.

Yelp
Una falta de respeto a la comida cubana. El peor congris que me he comido en mi vida. Un comedor obrero en realidad.

Itzel S.

Yelp
Authentic Cuban restaurant! The ambiance is very Cuban! There are tons of pictures from Havana and lots of references and tributes to classic Cuban cultural icons! The food was delicious and very reasonably priced as well. They have a cafeteria-style set up where you can walk through and pick what you want and pay by the pound. They also offer a variety of sandwiches that you can order from the kitchen to be made real time and an assortment of Cuban pastries and desserts! I highly recommend you check them out if you're craving Cuban food!

Supa Dave A.

Yelp
Great food!! I will stop in again the next time I am in Las Vegas. I don't speak Spanish. They were very helpful and patient.

Christina F.

Yelp
A take out , "Panda Express " style Cuban eatery that has quite the selection. From entrees, drinks and desserts to bakery items it has pretty much anything you would want in Cuban delicacies. It's delicious. They are willing to take phone orders , we usually phone in our Cuban sandwich orders to pick up, you can dine in or take it to go. There's great Cuban music to listen to while you are there.

Miguel P.

Yelp
Ordered a Chorizo Pizza and Spaghetti, received a Bacon (Vary Salty) pizza and yellow rice with stuffed bell pepper

Gerald P.

Yelp
Passing by on Maryland Parkway, saw their sign while waiting for a green light behind the Thai restaurant, immediately craving a Cubana sandwich. First impression, the restaurant looked good from the exterior, wide open glass windows, you can see the spaciousness of the interior, well decorated with flags across the ceiling, nice matching table coverings, wall decorated with signage & Cuban motif. Cafeteria style you choose what you want from a long steam table line. Wonderful variety of Cuban style chicken, fish, beef, pork& a lot of other foods! Good service is provided by a group of young ladies, who answer questions great as english may be the second language! Be patient & you will get it! Tamale & sandwich was good & would love to indulge in more Cuban food.The restaurant was very clean & dining room welcoming! This Saturday we dined to a Cuban singer who has a very nice voice, that was an added treat!

Hazele T.

Yelp
Food was alright. I had the chicken with the cuban rice and the sweet plantains. The area is not great, but is known for having good restaurants in that area.

Lydia C.

Yelp
I had the pleasure of putting in three orders a different times. it was my first time going to Carlos in ordering empanadas and potato meatballs for my office parties. The food is delicious. Everyone loved it and requested again thank you Carlos Cuban food for having such delicious Cuban delicatessen. Lydia Coppola

Adriane S.

Yelp
Great Cuban food, assembly line style. Super delish I eat here pretty often and have never been let down. Their desserts are super tasty!

Ada O.

Yelp
I just went in to pick up some Guava & cream cheese pastries, as it is very close to where I live (btw, these were over & beyond expensive for what you're getting) But by what I observed, beware of their Hot food! I was zeroing in on their Asian fried rice, (which Cubans make especially good) but as I closely looked at it for a few minutes.. I noticed these tiny little white spheres in there, which means it's pretty old and no longer good for consumption! Yikes!! I was bummed & sad to say the least? Their overall hygiene and neatness with their packed food items is super lacking! I Do Not recommend this place? Please look elsewhere...the pastries were okay, after you warm them in your toaster oven? But, you know what? There's no real effort in the making of these, believe me! This Cuban establishment does not even come close to representing our Cuban food!! Everything else there that I saw was dried up to the point of like being sitting there for like 24 hrs minimum, and on a Friday afternoon... like 5pm? Plus their staff is just okay, but not friendy? Be Advised, to eat there at your own Risk! :(

Yasmany R.

Yelp
I think this place also represents Cuban customs... they really make you feel as if you were on your own land... the exquisite food should be noted that before it had a much lower cost and now the prices are much higher... the quality before when they opened was exquisite ... we all really like coming to this place, especially for the tamales... you have to come to try the tamales and the fried yucca... you will like the rice with beans a lot, I also highly recommend it...

Monalisa P.

Yelp
This place takes me back to Miami, it's so delicious and the prices is reasonable, definitely go check it out if you like Cuban food.

Jennifer K.

Yelp
Authentic Cuban food, served cafeteria style. I was craving beans and rice, and the taste took me right back to Miami. So good. The place is super clean, staff is friendly and helpful, and it is busy! I also tried the Pudin de coco (yummy) and tatianoff (yummier!). The price is inexpensive for what you get. Recommend it highly.

Apple S.

Yelp
As I'm from Miami and miss the croquetas, I had to come here. The place is busy with lots of Cuban people. Nice inviting location. Friendly staff. However the food I bought was very disappointing. The most dry and flavorless croquettes I ever had. Terrible. The papa rellena was also below mediocre. I will not be back.

Victor G.

Yelp
Great authentic Cuban food. The Yucca was perfectly cooked, and the Cuban tamale was yummy. I will definitely makes this a stop everytime I go to Vegas.

Jenny K.

Yelp
So I work @ Sunrise Hospital right down the street. I stopped by to get their fried rice w. chicken and they didn't have it that day. I opted for another rice that looked like a lasagna w. corn and veggies, but the portion was huge so I requested to only get 1/2 of the portion. I then proceed to request maduros and she gave me 2 maduros. I requested to see if she could double my maduros she said no I'm not allowed. I said Ok. I opted to get half of the portion of the other meal, but ok I will pay extra for the maduros, she proceeded to say no she couldn't do it. She said that is your issue you don't want the bigger portion, I cannot give you more. I said I'm willing to pay for an 2nd order, she said no. I was super upset about the poor customer service. I wasn't asking for a FREE order. Even if that was their manager's policy, she should have offered to have me speak to the manager. I walked out and told them to keep their entire order after she had served it on the to go container. Poor customer service. Will never return here again. In addition their outside sitting area is there, but the table and chairs are dirty, the floor hasn't been swept, washed in weeks. The plants look like they are in need of water and it doesn't really provide the option to sit outside if you wanted to.

Mappy

Yelp
The lady was very mean we asked for certain items and she would get mad at us because we could not pronounce the right words for that food she was very rude

M 2.

Yelp
Sorry but this place is NOT an authentic Cuban place. No actual Cuban bread. They said it's due to the altitude but yet La Bonita has the closest thing to Cuban bread that I have tasted in LV. I am Cuban-born and have lived in Miami for 50 years. The croquettes tasted more like breading than ham so another strike there and the selection of empanadas and pastelitos is abysmal. Maybe it's because they are either remodeling or doing repairs. I was going to order a traditional Cuban breakfast but was turned off but maybe I'll come back at a later time preferably after the repairs are done. Oh, and when I asked the girl for a tostada Cubana she had no idea what that was??

Priscilla Y.

Yelp
Pro tip: cash only! How have i not reviewed this place yet? I love Cuban food, but don't know much about it. I just know it's freaking delicious. It's just such good homey food here. For about $6 you get a huge portion of food. Many will have leftovers, but if you don't have any self control like me, you will devour it all. Start at the left of the counter. Pick your rice, then your meat, then your side. My go to order is the amarillo rice, then usually pork hock or another pork if that's not available, and the fried sweet plantains! Some of the meats are an additional charge, but you'll see it written on the glass. The upcharge items are usually $8.99 but no more than $11.99 (and that's rare to see). There's also some desserts at the end. Service is friendly, tho you may or may not get an English speaker. If you don't speak at least a little Spanish, chances are they speak more English than you do Spanish, so you'll be fine! Dining room is currently open tho they are practicing social distancing. Masks are not required but suggested. They do have plexiglass partitions the entire length of the counter.

Michel D.

Yelp
El miércoles 6 de diciembre una media hora antes del tiroteo en la universidad UNLV, decidí venir aquí a comprar un pan con bistec, antes de irme a la universidad. Señor, fue una decepción total. Primero se demoraron mucho en confeccionar el mismo, pensé iba a salir estelar, cuando me lo trajeron abrí la caja blanca y el pan estaba frio.5, el pan no recibió ningún tipo de calor, ni tostadora, ni plancha. El pan primero NO es cubano, tampoco tenía mantequilla, ni por dentro, ni por fuera; ese pan estaba super seco y 100% frio. El bistec (beefsteake), a pesar de toda la demora, no era que lo estaban cocinando, lo sacaron de no se donde, todo frio, estaba demasiado seco (se notaba que fue cocinado hace 1 hora y el pobre no fue ni recalentado) y las cebollas que se suponen vengan dentro del pan parece que alguien se dedicó a sacarlas, porque mi pan tenía 2 pedacitos de cebollitas bien pequeñas, le pusieron 3 rodajas de tomate sin aderezo y para colmo le ponen un montón de papitas fritas secas en miniatura que no tienen nada que ver con el pan con bistec (ni yo las pedí). Tuve que agarrar el pan completo y tirarlo en la basura y en contra de mi voluntad me comí el frio y seco bistec, con el tomate después de añadirle sal y pimienta en polvo porque no existía ningún aderezo disponible o por lo menos a mi (al cliente) no se le mencionó. Bajo ningún concepto permito que ningún conocido mío vaya de nuevo a ese lugar y a mi no va van a ver la cara jamás y mucho menos ahora con toda la competencia nueva de comida cubana que hay en Las Vegas. Suerte Carlitos de todo corazón! Calificación de 10/1 :( On Wednesday, December 6, a half hour before the shooting at UNLV, I decided to come here to buy a steak and bread before leaving for college. Sir, it was a total disappointment. First, it took them a long time to make it, I thought it was going to turn out stellar, but when they brought it to me I opened the white box and the bread was cold.5, the bread did not receive any type of heat, no toaster, it was not grilled pressed. The bread first is NOT Cuban, it didn't have butter either, neither inside nor outside; that bread was super dry and 100% cold. The steak (beefsteak), despite all the delay, was not being cooked, they took it from I don't know where, all cold, it was too dry (you could tell that it was cooked 1 hour ago and the poor thing was not even reheated) and the onions that are supposed to come inside the bread seem like someone took it upon themselves to remove them because my bread had 2 very small pieces of onions, they put 3 slices of tomato without dressing and to top it all off they put a bunch of miniature dry French fries that have nothing to do with bread and steak (nor did I ask for them). I had to grab the whole bread and throw it in the trash and against my will I ate the cold and dry steak, with the tomato after adding salt and pepper powder because there was no seasoning available or at least to me (at the client) was not mentioned. Under no circumstances will I allow anyone I know to go to that place again and they will never see my face, much less now with all the new Cuban food competitors in Las Vegas. Good luck Carlitos with all my heart! Rating of 10/1 :(

Pay D.

Yelp
The best Cuban food I've tried in Las Vegas, hands down! It is cafeteria style which I love! The authenticity is unmatched, and the food is always fresh. You get so much food for the cost, I get 2/3 portions for one. Definitely recommend this spot when craving good authentic Hispanic cuisine.

Thalya M.

Yelp
Delicious food every time we go it never changes. And always fresh. The food is packed with so much flavor you can't go wrong with any choice. Everyone is so helpful and nice. And it's always busy and music is playing so be patient waiting.

Courtney M.

Yelp
Mood - Food Upon entering was not greeted. I figured ok they are busy and so be it. There was a little line going as people were trying to navigate thru the menu and the items behind the glass to pick and choose from. Even in line still no hello or anything. This should have been a warning for me, but I am hard headed and wanted some Cuban Food ( I was missing Portos JS ) Opted for the Vaca Frita de Pollo Y Plantanos, Arroz Con Leche, Papas Rellenas, & Flan. The Vaca Frita de Pollo stole the show. I was highly impressed with the flavors. Interior is massive. Several table and chair arrangements, and booths. Even outdoor seating should you choose. Music was playing in the background. Would recommend - pricing was fair. However the customer service was not good. If I could give 5 stars for the food I would. However my reviews are about the entire experience. The food made up for the service. I dont know what was more disappointing. The way I was treated, or that I told the customers in front of me what the items were so they could feel comfortable to order some good food. I dont work there, that should have been a factor for the ladies behind the counter to explain to the customers. Not everyone has someone in line with them that can understand, read, and explain the menu. Location is Sahara/ Maryland Pkwy - ample parking

Monique W.

Yelp
I am normally not downtown near the strip. I, by chance, was in this location going to a Escape Room called Escapology. My boyfriend and I wanted to grab a bite to eat before going to our event. Reviewing on Yelp, there were a lot of high rated restaurants in the area, but we ended up selecting Carlitos Cuban Food. Wow!!! I was super impressed with their restaurant layout and their food selections. As soon as I walked into the restaurant, one of the first things I noticed was just how spotless the restaurant was. The tables were clean and all of the condiments were filled. Off to the left of the restaurant is all of the food selections. It's a buffet, "choose your own" style based on their menu selection. We ended up getting the following - [2] Empanadas (Beef) [1] Combo plate - Cuban Rice (Rice w/ beans mixed), Beef/Cabbage, and Fried Yuca. [1] Panini with French Fries [1] Flan [1] Diet Coke The meal price was outrageously good! One of the best deals in Las Vegas! All of the food that we ordered came out to be approximately $18.00. The food portions were quite large! The Empanadas needed a little sauce, but you could eat them plain as well. The beef flavor inside the Empanada was packed! Juicy, and not dry. I really enjoyed the combo plate as well. The Cuban rice with beans mixed was good. The rice wasn't over cooked. The Beef and Cabbage was unique. The beef texture and taste was quite similar to the beef used in the Empanada. The Fried Yuca was dry though. My boyfriend ate the Panini. He liked the flavor profile of the meat, lettuce, tomatoe and mustard. The French Fries were thick, but a little on the spicy side. The flan was quite filling. It had a caramel sauce coding on top. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Carlitos and I'll be coming back again here! Just a note, this is cash only restaurant!

Christine G.

Yelp
Great fresh food with lots of options. Fast service and plenty of seating. Highly recommend. Friendly staff

Ellen F.

Yelp
Welp! Now that my fav Puerto Rican restaurant has closed thanks to Covid, my next fav Caribbean place is Carlitos! They are set up cafeteria style so you pick your rice, protein and your tostones/maduros and go from there to pay. They have ample amounts of seating too or you can easily do take-out. Carlitos has all the traditional favs like carne frita (fried pork chunks), ropa vieja and of course tostones and maduros. Great rice options too. There is plenty of parking out front and the staff is fast and efficient. Prices are reasonable too!

Steff A.

Yelp
Vegas finally has an authentic Cuban restaurant in the valley and I'm a fan! I stopped in with 5 co-workers during the 12:30 PM lunch rush Carlitos Service: This is a Panda express style of restaurant: Pick you rice, protein and starch if you're going down the 3 item combo route. When your platter is done, the cashier who rings up your meal. Cash only but there's an ATM machine right by the cashier. Everyone was friendly and they have a lot of staff to food prep, cook and work the customer line. I think I saw about 10 uniformed employees during the lunch rush. Carlitos Cuban Food: They also have Cuban sandwiches and I went directly for the Cubano. The pork was a little dry but still tasty. The bread was toasted perfectly and the cheese melted well. The papas/potato balls with beef were big in size and pretty flavorful. Everyone's rice and pork that came with their combo meals was savory. For a high volume Cuban restaurant, Carlitos delivers. Carlito's ambiance: This is a very casual dining area that is spacious with lots of tables and booths to accommodate the diners. There's a flat screen TV against the wall and reggae ton music was playing in the background. Not a date night place, but a place to get some tasty food for great value. This is an authentic Cuban style restaurant modeled very similarly to the Panda Express model. Where it smashes Panda is the price. The 3 item combos packed a lot of food for only $5. My Cubano was only $5 as well. There's no fountain drinks but the cans of soda were $1. My premium can of Coconut water was $1.50. For a high volume Cuban restaurant, Carlitos delivers at an amazing price point. See you in line for the empanadas! =)

Brian A.

Yelp
Took forever to get the delivery. The pork was so overbooked the bread sticks were inedible and the dessert was watery and not good. I would never go back

Christina C.

Yelp
I really enjoy coming here. The food is good and the coffee is amazing. I highly recommend it.

Mercy L.

Yelp
Carlitos has authentic and delicious Cuban food. It is so good that we will have them cater our Cuban Christmas Eve again!

Chris B.

Yelp
I love this little place. They offer cafeteria style meals similar to your mom and pop Chinese restaurant. However here you are having the chance to have authentic and delicious home made cuban food. I have been here twice now and both times where fantastic. Their yellow rice and shredded pork are awesome. And you can't go wrong with their savory fried plantains on the side. They also do pastries if you are looking for some real cuban classics. Their beef empanadas are great, as well as their potatoes beef balls. I was also lucky enough to try a new pastry which was a shredded pork roll. The pork roll was probably my favorite of all the delicious bites I had. No shade to all the fantastic food they have to offer. This is a must in vegas.

George C.

Yelp
Every time I visit Las Vegas ,Carlitos Cuban food is a must go to spot . The food taste homemade by your Abuela its that good. Please stop by and support this beautiful family own and operated with authentic cuban flavor. Gracias a todos

Monica R.

Yelp
Ordered through Uber eats and the food was not that tasty. Tostones were so hard I could not bite them I had to toss them. Expected a lot more was very disappointed.

Michelle J.

Yelp
I have been wanting authentic cuban food for awhile. No one has ever come close to my great grandmother's cooking but this place did! Everything was wonderful! I had a tamale papa relleno an empanada with beef white rice with black beans and puerco asado...and if that wasn't enough a piece of flan too. It was reasonably priced under 16.00 for all that food and portions are generous. There was enough for at least three meals. I will make it a point to eat at this place when i come back to vegas

Laura S.

Yelp
Are kidding me this place HAS 4 STARS!!!!!!! Give me a break this has to be fake reviews If I could give no stars I would this place is bad on every level I'm so discussed and a shame I don't even know where to start ...... I'm going to calm down before I finish my review

Ajay U.

Yelp
Where do I start with my experience at this place you want to STAY AWAY from! Do NOT spend a penny at this restaurant! For starters they ONLY accept $$CASH$$ This was my FIRST time in here, so as usual I read their posted menus and didn't quite understand exactly what I wanted to order for dinner. However, as soon as I walked up to their buffet style food display I immediately saw something I like that I have tried in Honduras. Told the Server what I wanted as the main entree. Again, this was my first time at this place, so I was browsing through the display to see what else I wanted to order as a side or add to my order. I saw a few sides I would have liked to order but by the time I looked up to ask the Server to add these sides to my order she was already at the register ringing my order up! Advised her I'm not done with my order yet and that's when the experience grew even worst. First you should have seen the look on her face, and instead of walking over to provide "service" in completing my order she stood at the register and "check-out" the other guests (about 3 - 4) while I stood by and waited on her to "help" whenever she was ready. She FINALLY made her way over and I told her I wanted some sweet plantains which comes with the order but she NEVER even bother to add to my plate. This little girl was prepared to add some disgusting looking throw away plantains to my plate and that's when I stopped her and said "I DO NOT want those! Can you get a fresh batch?" She did go in the kitchen and came out with a fresh batch. At this point I'm made up my mind I don't want anything else from this restaurant or from this Server. I paid for my $$cash$$ ONLY order and decided to dine-in. The tables were all dirty. Not one clean one in sight. The first spoonful of this food and I was done with the ENTIRE plate. The food is SALTY! The Tamales is GARBAGE! It is TRASH! The worst I have ever had in my life. Because the food was so SALTY I couldn't enjoy the meal. I do not recommend this restaurant and I will NEVER return to this SALT infested restaurant to eat ever again . . .

Boris G.

Yelp
Food tasted great, very authentic. I would definitely visit again when in the area!!!

Kelly T.

Yelp
I was drawn in by intrigue and will come back based on convenience, price and quality. Here's the deal with this place: Its a flat $5 per plate. You choose a carb (rice, or rice with beans) a meat (rotating menu) and a "veggie" (yucca, bananas etc). You get a full serving of each and it's plenty to fill up on. They don't have a menu because the daily offering changes every time. They also have empanadas for $1 and a variety of pastries. You really can't beat the price. And the food was delicious and from what I know it was authentic (I've never been to Cuba). They were super friendly and answered all of my questions, as I'm fairly new to Cuban cuisine and I don't speak Spanish. I got my order to go and it hit the spot!! Perfect meal after a long night of drinking haha.

Sokthearo N.

Yelp
Came in for CUBAN COFFEE!!!!! The cashier are not helpful. The don't know anything about Cuban coffee and rush you to avoid questions.

Gabrielle C.

Yelp
This food is absolutely amazing!!!! It was so tasty and satisfying!! If you come to Vegas do yourself a favor and eat here!

Cassandra J.

Yelp
I wish there were more stars, I would give the food here 10/10! It was the best Cuban food I have had, ever! The ropa vieja was tender and seasoned to perfection as was the rice, the flavor of the rice was so good. I will be back often to this spot!

bohnny b.

Yelp
The food from here is honestly really delicious I enjoyed every single bite it looked really authentic and I was able to eat my food with a spoon I ordered carne de res and I was literally able to eat it with my spoon no fork required the only problem I had was that when I went to go eat I actually was given no utensils and that's the only reason I'm not giving this five stars but other than that the food is delicious I would recommend anybody who's in the mood for Spanish food to give us place a try

Ruby M.

Yelp
Best Cuban food in town! Highly recommend this place I love their yellow, tamales, and much more