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La Mulata

Cuban$$Live MusicOutdoor seatingLively

Cuban restaurant on the corner of Washington Avenue and Espanola Way with a 1950s Havana look. Menu runs from ropa vieja and crispy chicken empanadas to a cigar room and sidewalk seating.

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The Vibe

Lively

Corner restaurant at Washington and Española Way with a 1950s Havana look, a cigar room, and sidewalk seating for a festive crowd. Live Cuban music fills the patio; the empanadas and ropa vieja keep them coming back.

What to Order

  • Ropa vieja — the Cuban classic — braised shredded beef; the most-ordered main at the tableLa Mulata
  • Crispy chicken empanadas — the standout appetizer; multiple reviewers call them the best on the menuTripAdvisor community
  • Cuban sandwich — pressed, cheesy, with crunchy bread and perfectly seasoned pork — the traveler's reliable orderTripAdvisor community
Setting
Sidewalk
View
Street
Formality
Casual
Music
Live Music
Old-schoolLocal gem

Entertainment

Live Cuban music.

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