Opening hours
- Daily
6pm – 1am
Would you return to this place?
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Approx. S$26 – 36 per pax
Based on 3 reviews
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*** hey Cuba! The drum rolls! The salsa dancers are coming!***
Jul 24, 2008I was dining with JM and a true blue Cuban here the other night. According to Mr. Cuban's comments, the food is not pure Cubana style but a bit of a fusion of Mex-Brazilian-South American touch. We later had a chit chat with the very friendly manager Shukor and he confirm that the food tasting and style has been slightly modified to suit the main stream market yet has the origins that is mainly Cuban.
The drinks of the night: Mojitos and Margaritas! Strong and potent, these pack a punch! The food started with Yuzu Brava(fried tapioca bits with salsa dip),Quesadilla (tortilla skin with fillings of beef and cheese), Sauteed king prawns in garlic and olive oil, Grilled Chicken Breast with Cuban rice and desserts of Flambe banana with ice cream.
The yuzu bits are like deep fried potato with a nice tomato relish. Quesadilla is normal, 4 pieces with some ground beef and onions and cheese. This is quite ordinary like a better made, higher quality Taco-Bell. The prawns are fresh and well done, one of the best dishes of the night. Miss Piggy is not a fan of chicken breast as i felt that chicken breast tend to be quite dry and plus been grilled it gets drier. The Cuban rice is nice though with bits of raisins in it to add to the fragrance. The banana flambe was very well presented but was a tad bit too sweet for my taste. The ice cream is smooth but unfortunately added to the overall sweet factor of the already too-sweet desserts.
The best highlight will be the live band. They have singers and musicians from Spain, Cuba and even Colombo! There is so much energy and a most fabulous vibe. If you salsa, you can even rock to the beat at the small dance floor they clear for this very intention!
MiSS pIGGy maybe will come back here for the entertainment but most prob after filling my tum tum somewhere else first.I also recommend this place for
Occasion : Boys Night Out, Girls Night Out, After Work, Chillout Atmosphere : Vibrant/Noisy, Live Music, Dancing Spent about
S$43 / paxWould You Return?
Definitely -
People watching, quesadilla munching, mojito sipping
Sep 20, 2007Was feeling peckish on a late saturday night after a dismal dinner at thai express so along with my gal friend, we went over to clarke quay to check out cuba libre.
When we arrived, the buzz was electrifying, with the band and crowd sashaying along, tables packed and servers zooming around with drinks, food and menus.
Although it was packed inside, we didn't really mind being seated outside as it gave us the chance to not only watch the band (muted though), watch soccer (it was the day liverpool beat derby 6-0) and watch the saturday crowd wander past.
Without a clue as to what to order, I asked the waitress for her recommendations and she offered the chicken quesadilla and some other items. Drinks wise, I ordered a sangria while my friend had the mojito.
The mojito arrived chockful of mint leaves. I generally don't have a thing for minty drinks but it was alright for me, although I still think it tastes like toothpaste but oh well, taste is a matter of opinion. My sangria was a little diluted for my liking but the fruits floating in the glass made it a pretty sight for sore eyes.
The chicken quesadilla arrived soon after, piping hot and served with guacamole and fresh salsa. It was declared a winner! The cold guacamole and salsa was the perfect accompliment to the hot quesadilla.
Service was quite attentive but the down side was that we were seated near the smoking area outside. Nevertheless, I'll definitely be back to check out the rest of their eats!Must Tries
Chicken Quesadilla
I also recommend this place for
Type of meal : Supper/Night Dining Occasion : Large Groups/Gathering, Boys Night Out, Girls Night Out, After Work, Chillout -
Best Mojitos I've tasted!!!
Oct 26, 2009I have been to Cuba Libre for quite a number of times namely because it is such a crowd pleaser. Good food, great ambience, reasonable prices, friendly service and the meanest mojitos around. Trust me, they really pack a punch and delicious to boot! Especially the strawberry ones!
The food is not really all Cuban because there's some Tex-Mex fusion going on. I recommend the tapitas (tapas) if you come in a group. They have an ongoing promo - 3 Tapitas for $40, 5 Tapitas for $60 and 7 Tapitas for $80. Really cheap because each dish cost anything between $12 - $18. I especially love the beef cubes with ginger & cili padi, prawns with garlic, spicy calamari and for mains the braised lamb shank. My only gripe is that there is not enough desserts!!!
My verdict: A great place to get some chow with friends, chill, have some drinks and people watch. If you want to smoke some cigar, they have some good cuban selection.Must Tries
Beef Cubes with Ginger, Lamb Shank, Prawn with Garlic & Olive Oil, Spicy Calamari, Mojitos
I also recommend this place for
Type of meal : Dinner Occasion : Large Groups/Gathering, Romance/First Dates, Boys Night Out, Girls Night Out, Chillout Atmosphere : Live Music, Dancing, Alfresco/Outdoor Dining, People Watching Others : Cuban Cigar Selection Spent about
S$33 / paxWould You Return?
Definitely
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Best Mojitos I've tasted!!!
Oct 26, 2009I have been to Cuba Libre for quite a number of times namely because it is such a crowd pleaser. Good food, great ambience, reasonable prices, friendly service and the meanest mojitos around. Trust me, they really pack a punch and delicious to boot! Especially the strawberry ones!
The food is not really all Cuban because there's some Tex-Mex fusion going on. I recommend the tapitas (tapas) if you come in a group. They have an ongoing promo - 3 Tapitas for $40, 5 Tapitas for $60 and 7 Tapitas for $80. Really cheap because each dish cost anything between $12 - $18. I especially love the beef cubes with ginger & cili padi, prawns with garlic, spicy calamari and for mains the braised lamb shank. My only gripe is that there is not enough desserts!!!
My verdict: A great place to get some chow with friends, chill, have some drinks and people watch. If you want to smoke some cigar, they have some good cuban selection.Must Tries
Beef Cubes with Ginger, Lamb Shank, Prawn with Garlic & Olive Oil, Spicy Calamari, Mojitos
I also recommend this place for
Type of meal : Dinner Occasion : Large Groups/Gathering, Romance/First Dates, Boys Night Out, Girls Night Out, Chillout Atmosphere : Live Music, Dancing, Alfresco/Outdoor Dining, People Watching Others : Cuban Cigar Selection Spent about
S$33 / paxWould You Return?
Definitely -
*** hey Cuba! The drum rolls! The salsa dancers are coming!***
Jul 24, 2008I was dining with JM and a true blue Cuban here the other night. According to Mr. Cuban's comments, the food is not pure Cubana style but a bit of a fusion of Mex-Brazilian-South American touch. We later had a chit chat with the very friendly manager Shukor and he confirm that the food tasting and style has been slightly modified to suit the main stream market yet has the origins that is mainly Cuban.
The drinks of the night: Mojitos and Margaritas! Strong and potent, these pack a punch! The food started with Yuzu Brava(fried tapioca bits with salsa dip),Quesadilla (tortilla skin with fillings of beef and cheese), Sauteed king prawns in garlic and olive oil, Grilled Chicken Breast with Cuban rice and desserts of Flambe banana with ice cream.
The yuzu bits are like deep fried potato with a nice tomato relish. Quesadilla is normal, 4 pieces with some ground beef and onions and cheese. This is quite ordinary like a better made, higher quality Taco-Bell. The prawns are fresh and well done, one of the best dishes of the night. Miss Piggy is not a fan of chicken breast as i felt that chicken breast tend to be quite dry and plus been grilled it gets drier. The Cuban rice is nice though with bits of raisins in it to add to the fragrance. The banana flambe was very well presented but was a tad bit too sweet for my taste. The ice cream is smooth but unfortunately added to the overall sweet factor of the already too-sweet desserts.
The best highlight will be the live band. They have singers and musicians from Spain, Cuba and even Colombo! There is so much energy and a most fabulous vibe. If you salsa, you can even rock to the beat at the small dance floor they clear for this very intention!
MiSS pIGGy maybe will come back here for the entertainment but most prob after filling my tum tum somewhere else first.I also recommend this place for
Occasion : Boys Night Out, Girls Night Out, After Work, Chillout Atmosphere : Vibrant/Noisy, Live Music, Dancing Spent about
S$43 / paxWould You Return?
Definitely -
Cuba Libre
Jan 1, 2008My friends and I went to this place with the recommendation from my friend. The menu looks interesting and choices were plentiful. I ordered a chicken wrap tortilla and my friends ordered the Cuban grounded beef and we shared a seafood platter among ourselves. However, the portion of the serving was quite little from what we expected a main course to be, the sea food platter was even smaller, it was served in the portion of finger food french fries. The ambience was pretty good but repeating the same song after a while wasn't that pleasing to my ears. The lighting was quite dim and I needed the light from the candle to read the menu. The mojito looked great but was not as strong as I expected it to be. Friendly staff but you may still be undecided over what to eat if you asked them recommend you some dishes. Looks great on the outside but don't get your expectations up too high once you sit down.I also recommend this place for
Type of meal : Dinner -
People watching, quesadilla munching, mojito sipping
Sep 20, 2007Was feeling peckish on a late saturday night after a dismal dinner at thai express so along with my gal friend, we went over to clarke quay to check out cuba libre.
When we arrived, the buzz was electrifying, with the band and crowd sashaying along, tables packed and servers zooming around with drinks, food and menus.
Although it was packed inside, we didn't really mind being seated outside as it gave us the chance to not only watch the band (muted though), watch soccer (it was the day liverpool beat derby 6-0) and watch the saturday crowd wander past.
Without a clue as to what to order, I asked the waitress for her recommendations and she offered the chicken quesadilla and some other items. Drinks wise, I ordered a sangria while my friend had the mojito.
The mojito arrived chockful of mint leaves. I generally don't have a thing for minty drinks but it was alright for me, although I still think it tastes like toothpaste but oh well, taste is a matter of opinion. My sangria was a little diluted for my liking but the fruits floating in the glass made it a pretty sight for sore eyes.
The chicken quesadilla arrived soon after, piping hot and served with guacamole and fresh salsa. It was declared a winner! The cold guacamole and salsa was the perfect accompliment to the hot quesadilla.
Service was quite attentive but the down side was that we were seated near the smoking area outside. Nevertheless, I'll definitely be back to check out the rest of their eats!Must Tries
Chicken Quesadilla
I also recommend this place for
Type of meal : Supper/Night Dining Occasion : Large Groups/Gathering, Boys Night Out, Girls Night Out, After Work, Chillout -
Power mojitos
Jun 19, 2007Tucked away near "The Clinic" in clarke quay lies this place known as Cuba Libre (somehow, I'm reminded of the Jet Black show "Nacho Libre"). Well, anyway, my friends and I went there for drinks only. It's a nice cosy place that has it's lightings adjusted to the right comfortable levels.
It was rather quiet on the day we went (figured cos it was a weekday) but I'm pretty certain it is somewhere that will be packed on the weekends. So I'm gonna say that it's a quiet place on weekdays and vibrant place on weekends. The mojitos were power man! A lot of mint leaves and strong alcoholic content.
Anyway, after a while, we decided we were hungry and ordered some snacks. We had the vaca fritta and the pizza habana. The vaca fritta is fried beef that is well seasoned. Quite good, but would go better with rice or bread rather than just by itself. The pizza habana is a tortilla wrap which is baked crispy then topped with mozerella / parmesan cheese. Got a melt in your mouth feeling and great for cheese lovers.
Saw a cigar cabinet with a fair range of cigars too. Decor is nice and place has a very casual feel about it. Would recommend for chill-out.I also recommend this place for
Type of meal : Supper/Night Dining, Lunch, Dinner Occasion : Large Groups/Gathering, Boys Night Out, Girls Night Out, Chillout Atmosphere : Quiet/Peaceful, Vibrant/Noisy, Live Music Spent about
S$18 / paxWould You Return?
Probably
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