El Bolero

This place is a secret in the Vegas area. This is one of the best tasting Cuban food places in Vegas!! I love the taste!! They have only been open about a month but they have perfected the food! The cook is from Cuba, my wife asked. The service is great! They have plenty of covered outside seating and a few small tables for two inside and a small bar are to eat. Go check them out and have some of best tasting Authentic Cuban food in the area!! You will thank me when you taste it!! Let me know what you think. I'm back and it's still the best cuban food in vegas! Don't let the size of the place keep you from going. Support the locals! Yum!!!!!

So so cute and the food is very authentic. Only downside is limited seating. I had rice and peas, beef stew and plantains and I bought an extra side of yucca. I was craving cafe con leche and decided to take the drive up that way based on online reviews. They did not disappoint. Also, the art work and decor inside and outside is detailed and reminiscent of Cuba, Miami and the Caribbean. It’s like your little happy place away from the strip and all the craziness Las Vegas has to offer.

Saw this place while eating at Snappy burger and wanted to check it out. Great place to stop by for a large plate of Cuban food. We ordered the ropa vieja combo (shredded meat) w/ black beans+rice & plantains 10/10⭐️. The ropa vieja had excellent flavor, very tender & juicy and went perfect with the beans/rice. We also got the Cuban sandwich that had a good crusty bread, shredded meat & ham + fresh fries 8/10. The pina colada drink was delicious and so were the fruit empanadas. The place seemed very authentic. Staff was super nice, greeted in Spanish… seemed like a small family business. Two large tables outside & just a few seating areas inside (but it was very warm inside). Highly recommend coming here. I will be back to try the other meats.

One of the best Cuban food I've had in Las Vegas I had to go a second time and was not disappointed. My Cuban friend approved 100% on the food. Desserts were nothing special but the food was amazing 🙌

My first time here at El Bolero. Delicious roast pork with the highlight being how moist, fork tender and delicious it was. They even included some crunchy chicharron. The rice was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The plantation chips were a nice compliment to everything. HUGE portions of great quality food at very reasonable prices ($12-13). I felt like I was in old Habana. 10/10 highly recommend!!

First time trying Cuban food, good portion, service great and food excellent.

First time visiting this restaurant with my family. Definitely would NOT recommend going there. First of all, as we entered, the entire restaurant had a horrible smell of drains. Their closing time is 9pm, we entered around 8:20pm. I've ordered a fried fillet fish and the cook started working on it right away... she had just turned on the friers as it looked they were ready to close. I ordered with rice and beans. My boyfriend had lamb and pork meat with rice and beans. They only had one set of utensils clean, and we had to wait for a second one which were wrapped in some type of paper towel and not napkins. The fork that was given to us tasted like raw fish. As we began eating I noticed that my fish was raw and politely told them at the register. The lady asked me if I want for her to drop my fish to cook more which was already TOUCHED by me. This is something the health district should definitely review!!! After answering rude, they asked the owner if they could remake my fish and the owner tried to make up an excuse about the raw fish. Obviously the cook had NO idea how or how long to cook the fish. The rice was dry and cold. It has stayed there the entire day probably from the taste of it which again, some health issue. They asked me if I wanted lemon, and handed me a not fully sliced lime, not packaged. As we were seated at the high chairs facing outside we could see reflecting of the window the owner walking around the food line and EATING!? So gross and unhygienic. Owners child was walking around the line as well. NEVER returning here.

Best food in Vegas hands down. I got the pork and the skin was delicious and so crispy. Go here if you're in vegas!!!!

Food is good, taste like family cooked it. Some things don't taste the same from day to day but it's still tasty. I wish I spoke Spanish to better communicate with the girls behind the counter but they're sweet. Prices are really good!

Have been there a few times. Everything I have gotten has been really tasty and authentic. The Cuban sandwich, Roasted pork with white rice and black beans, Morros and platanitos. Delish The deserts are amazing.

My Boyfriend is Belizean and I'm Nicaraguan & Salvadorean and we came here for the 1st time ever and we're kinda scared to try the food but we did and so glad we did! The place is like a hole in the wall and super cute! So full of culture from the moment you drive up. Not heavily trafficked after rush hour which was nice. We went in and the cashier was super nice and greeted us like family. We told her it was our first time and asked if she could recommend some nice food. She thoroughly explained all the different types of food and we got two plates and a side to-go. 1 plate had white rice, lamb, & yucca & a side of the stew pork with the potatoes. The other plate had yellow rice, the shredded beef, green plantain. And side of black beans. Listen!!!!! We couldn't even drive all the way home because we wanted to taste it so bad and when we did, we just couldn't stop BIG-BACKING The Food was 10/10 in all aspects. We couldn't believe how good it was God Damn! They stuck their FOOT in it to how beyond delicious it was! This is our new favorite spot and will be coming back often as we live in Vegas HIGHLY RECOMMEND for AUTHENTIC Cuban food! And it literally taste like a Cuban Abuela made it lol! Thank you so much for filling our bellies lol.

If you are looking for authentic cuban food you won't be disappointed. This place is great, the food is full of flavor and always fresh

Use to be my go to spot. Changed there name and doubled the price with less portions. Last time I'm here unless I'm really wanting a Cuban sandwich

It's by my house and all I can say that this is a good Cuban food place, the staffs are friendly and will walk you through about their food if you have questions. And on the outside they have this big chair good for picture taking .

Stopped by to try out their cuban sandwiches. Place is adorable and staff welcoming and friendly with a few precooked dishes to serve immediately. Mango and watermelon beverages were delicious. The cuban sandwiches came w/French fries or plantain chips. We did plantain. I've tried many cuban sandwiches in the city since I'm half Cuban and had delicious ones in the past bur was looking for a place in the NW area. The sandwich at first looked great large in size with plenty of roasted pork not so much ham. However the taste was not great and met below expectations. After pulling it apart noticed they didn't use the traditional sub sandwich pickles, ham or cheese that is commonly and traditionally used in these sandwiches. Seemed they used alternative cheaper ingredients. Roasted pork was okay very dry and lacked that cuban mojo flavor. Other ready to serve dishes looked like they might be delish and had people coming so I will definitely try the place again just not for the sandwiches.

We went our first time, I had the ribs with yellow rice and plantain and my friend had the ropa vieja, with yellow rice and yuca. Of course we add it the croquetas and for me the dessert to go cappuccino. I highly recommend this restaurant, excellent food, good flavor, meat was super tender! I am planning to return.

First time visiting this restaurant with my family. Definitely would NOT recommend going there. First of all, as we entered, the entire restaurant had a horrible smell of drains. Their closing time is 9pm, we entered around 8:20pm. I've ordered a fried fillet fish and the cook started working on it right away... she had just turned on the friers as it looked they were ready to close. I ordered with rice and beans. My boyfriend had lamb and pork meat with rice and beans. They only had one set of utensils clean, and we had to wait for a second one which were wrapped in some type of paper towel and not napkins. The fork that was given to us tasted like raw fish. As we began eating I noticed that my fish was raw and politely told them at the register. The lady asked me if I want for her to drop my fish to cook more which was already TOUCHED by me. This is something the health district should definitely review!!! After answering rude, they asked the owner if they could remake my fish and the owner tried to make up an excuse about the raw fish. Obviously the cook had NO idea how or how long to cook the fish. The rice was dry and cold. It has stayed there the entire day probably from the taste of it which again, some health issue. They asked me if I wanted lemon, and handed me a not fully sliced lime, not packaged. As we were seated at the high chairs facing outside we could see reflecting of the window the owner walking around the food line and EATING!? So gross and unhygienic. Owners child was walking around the line as well. NEVER returning here.

Mi primera vez visitando este restaurante.. Riquisima la comida.. 100% recomendado.. sazón casero

Just as its predecessors at the same location (Carlitos, Dona Lisset), El Bolero continues the tradition of homestyle, authentic Cuban food made with fresh ingredients. The prices aren't as wallet-friendly, but that's a familiar lament with most dining establishments these days. The combination platters (with a choice of meat/main dish, rice and side), served cafeteria style, are generously portioned with an average price under $15. We particularly enjoy the roasted pork (lechon asado), shredded beef (ropa vieja) and stews (fricases) as well as the appetizers like the fried croquettes (croquetas) and stuffed potatoes (papas rellenas). Sometimes the rice is on the dry side. We have yet to try the sandwiches or desserts. The small size of the premises means that there is very limited seating, so we always do take-out.However, the owners have set up a delightful patio outdoor eating area, and everything looks clean and inviting. Buen provecho!

When I went to grab my order she didn't believe my name was my name. Even though I had confirmation and was upset I got there 15 minutes early and was not expecting my order to be made then and there I just wanted to get there early. She was upset I got there early and had an attitude saying it wasn't going to be ready for another 15 minutes. No one was even there I can see why now. Never going again.

They forgot the black beans. This is one of the worst Cuban meals I've had, complete lack of seasonings.

This place has mazing Cuban food, and the staff is so nice and helpful. It's small on the inside but there is a sitting area outside that's covered and keeps you cool.