Cubanitas Oak Creek

Upon googling and searching for new restaurants I discovered this place which I deeply regret. We decided to try this (new to us) place and I must say we regret doing so. The food we purchased at Cubainitas has been the worst food I’ve purchased from a restaurant in a while. We ordered 2 ropa vieja meals as well as tostones and as you can see by the picture, the tostones were burnt and disgusting. If you don’t know tostones are suppose to have more of a yellow color to them rather than the pictured burnt brown with black around the edges. I was appalled that these employees knowingly gave us burnt tostones. The rice was hard yet kind of mushy at the same time. It tasted like they mixed a pot of undercooked hard rice with a pot of mushy rice. If the rice was actually cooked properly it probably wouldn’t have been so bad. The ropa vieja (beef) was a small portion and had an odd flavor. Not sure what it was but something we ate gave us a stomach ache. We paid over $44 for two ropa vieja m

We had a very wonderful evening this past Wednesday. Arrived at 6pm for Happy Hour and sat outside. The weather cooperated. The Town Square was filling up with family/friends to listen to the band setting up on the far side of the square. Our exceptional waitress took our order and quickly served our first round of 50% off drinks (Happy Hour remember?). Prices of the food were more then reasonable for the portions and flavor built into each dish. We loved everything that was ordered. Plantain platter was shared and it was very good with the various dips. Coco Loco shrimp bowl! You will order it every time you visit. Elena Ruz sammie a big surprise. I always order extra sauces. The vibe…the food…the service, the excellent concert we were enjoying and good friends…make everything extra especial.

Our first time here and it was a pleasant experience. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive, even though we sat near the back of the restaurant. The bf & I each had a mojito, which were good but not very strong. We split a Cubano sandwich, which was a good idea, as it was large! It was very good though, not overly dressed or mushy. We had 2 empanadas: the Espinaca con Queso (spinach with cheese) and a Camarones con Queso (shrimp with cream cheese, red pepper & cilantro). The spinach was well seasoned and plentiful. The sauce in the shrimp empanada was delicious and we both really liked it.