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Bongos Cuban Cafe

1498 East Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL 32830-1000 (Lake Buena Vista)
407 828 0999
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Ranked #686 of 2,676 restaurants in Orlando
Price range: ₹1,153 - ₹1,729
Cuisines: Caribbean, Cuban, Contemporary
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Lake Buena Vista
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Miami, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This is our 2nd time having dinner at Bongos. They have excellent Cuban food, but be ready for $$$$$.

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See 2 more reviews by Alicia S for Orlando
Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Stay away. There is a reason there is no wait for a table. The kids did like the taco mashed potato balls but seriously, even the margarita sucked. Service was horrible.

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See 3 more reviews by Bari D for Orlando
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

When we walked in Tuesday, June 11th at 400pm the restaurant was not busy and it took 15 minutes for the hostess to sit us down. I ordered the avocado salad which was not that bad but it was bland. For the entree I ordered the vegetarian dish and the cassava in mojo. The vegetables tasted like I put 3... More

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4 restaurant reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

My wife and I went here after a day at the parks. What a mistake. The food was bad. I usually eat my meal, regardless how much I don't like it because I paid for it. I didn't finish this. It was gross. The white rice was soggy, the breaded steak was all breaded and no steak. The only thing... More

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See 3 more reviews by bbaisley for Orlando
Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

If you go, look for the thin steak marinated in the mojito. It is to die for. Comes with rice, seasoned black beans and sweet plantains. Flan was amazing!

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See 4 more reviews by Dawn P for Orlando
West Falls, New York
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40 reviews 40 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

overall great food. Expensive like all restaurants in that area but we had a great time. The drinks were awesome.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Family of 9 on a Sat evening. Food was decent but overpriced and portions were small. Shredded chicken that my wife ordered has tasted better at home from crock pot. Staff was friendly and restauraunt was very clean. Very disappointed!

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Chalfont St Giles
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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Very busy the night we went but it was worth joining the line. We sat outside and the waiter was helpful and friendly and had the drink I wanted made up for me. Food was ok but probably not exactly Cuban. However, the music and dancing was excellent and provided a great entertainment with diners encouraged to join in if... More

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New York City, New York
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Ate here twice during our one week stay. You can sit inside or out. They have an outside window you can order from. we did both. food was good and inside service was attentive. Favorite was the Cuban sandwich, very tasty and made right. Get the traditional Cuban.

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Norfolk, Virginia
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47 reviews 47 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

After eating cuban food all over Florida this was a sad attempt at cuban food. i ordered a cuban sandwich and it was bland, others in our party ordered the steak cuban and the meat was like a rawhide. The only time we saw the waitress was to take or order and give us the bill. There were maybe 4... More

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