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Cuba de Ayer, Burtonsville, MD

Cuba de Ayer

4.8
4.8
1390 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin / Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Come enjoy the tropical tastes of Cuba! Authentic home style Cuban cuisine where our customers feel as though they are eating home cooked meals that would be found in Grandma's kitchen. Cuba de Ayer is an ideal escape for a delicious cup of Cuban coffee, a Cuban grilled sandwich, followed up by something sweet like a slice of tres leches cake. mmm.... Bring your friends, family or come alone-strangers are simply friends we've yet to meet.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Cuban, Caribbean
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (301) 476-9622
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mayra Lopez
  • Catering
    We do Catering and delivery for large groups of 20 to 500 or more <br />please call and ask for Guillermo Bustamante
  • Private party facilities
    Our Semi Private rooms can provide from 30 to 50 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Silver Spring
  • Cross street
    Route 198 & Route 29
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cuba de Ayer is a vibrant Cuban restaurant praised for its "excellent food and service." Guests enjoy a diverse menu featuring authentic dishes like empanadas and ropa vieja. The atmosphere is "energetic," making it perfect for celebrations. With attentive staff and delicious mojitos, it's a "must-have" dining experience.

1,390 Reviews
  1. grace

    VIP

    Washington DC

    44 reviews

    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our service was mediocre this visit for a birthday celebration dinner. Our server could have been better, I had to constantly look for her.

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  2. Len

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good value, fine service, and solid wait service. It was a nice Saturday night out.

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  3. Nelly

    VIP

    Baltimore

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The forever best place and best food in town. The dishes never fail me as I can tell the chef is passionate with all the food !

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    first time eating here. Everything was great. Just wish they had single malt scotch.

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  5. victor

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent! Tostones rellebos con ropa vieja , delicious, no to much the croquetas de jamón .. to much breading. Piernil de puerco y lechón a little over salted but still good. We’ll be back ..

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  6. k9krew

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, delicious food and excellent service. And the staff serenaded me for my birthday. It was lovely. Will be back again and again and again.

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  7. John

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team did an excellent job celebrating my wife and daughter’s birthdays.

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  8. Ramiro

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the food is do good. I truly enjoy bringing friends to Cuba de Ayer. The Boliche was tender and tasty. And the Ropa Vieja was truly authentic. The pernil was so tasty that the seasoning can truly come through every bite. Looking forward to my next visit.

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  9. steven and Maribel

    VIP

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This our go to spot We love the Patron margaritas Food is consistent

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  10. patrick

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Empanadas light , full of chicken and guava cheese lovely

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FAQs

Cuba de Ayer does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Cuba de Ayer also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 476-9622.

Cuba de Ayer is rated 4.8 stars by 1390 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cuba de Ayer

15446 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route 198 & Route 29
  • Neighborhood
    Silver Spring
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Cuban, Caribbean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mayra Lopez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (301) 476-9622
  • Catering
    We do Catering and delivery for large groups of 20 to 500 or more <br />please call and ask for Guillermo Bustamante
  • Private party facilities
    Our Semi Private rooms can provide from 30 to 50 guests.
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