Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge

4.6

839 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cuban

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Lively
Charming

We offer free parking behind the restaurant, the lot is open for our guests to park where you like, disregard all private signage. The lot is accessible via Hadley or Russell Streets.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(855) 487-8296
Website
http://www.gustazo-cubancafe.com/Cambridge
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Patricia Estorino
Catering
We do cater. Please visit our website at gustazo-cubancafe.com/cambridge or email us at gustazocambridge@gmail.com for menu updates.
Private party facilities
Our main dining room can accommodate groups up to 120 people. Our lower dining room can accommodate up to 150 people. Our private dining area on the back up to 40 people. All spaces are suitable for family and corporate events alike along with the delicious food and thoughtful service that guests have come to expect from Gustazo Restaurant Group.

Location
2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-1340
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
Walden
Parking details
Street parking all day and night, private parking lot open to the public during dinner hours via Hadley Street and Russell Street.
Public transit
Porter Square, Davis Square T stops and the 77 and 83 Bus lines.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

$30/bottle menu list with a free appetizer! Yeee!
Multiple dates available
Tue - 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
"Tuesday just got tastier! Snag any bottle from our $30 list and enjoy a FREE veggie appetizer on us! Only on Tuesdays!"

ACEITUNAS ALIÑADAS$10.00
Spanish mixed olives, Marcona almonds, pomegranate molasses, orange, mint **Nut Allergy**Nightshade Allergy** Can be made without Almonds
ENSALADA DE CALABAZA$18.00
Roasted heirloom beets, queso fresco, watercress, tarragon-hazelnut pesto, yogurt, kumquats **Nut Allergy**Dairy Allergy Can be made without Dressing and Yogurt
YUCA FRITA$14.50
Fried Yuca, truffle oil mojo, cilantro aioli, truffle zest **Allium Allergy**Mushroom Allergy**
ENSALADA DE AGUACATE Y PINA$18.50
baby romain, sweet pineapple, marinated avocado, watermelon radishes, tamarind vinaigrette, roasted sunflower seeds **Vegan**
CROQUETAS DE HONGOS$12.00
Shiitake mushroom croquettes with manchego cheese and creamy sundried tomato sauce **Contains Mushrooms**Contains Dairy**
CAZUELA DE COLIFLOR ASADA$19.50
Roasted heirloom cauliflower, thyme, manchego cheese, pistachios, spicy smoked paprika. **Contains Nuts**Contains Soy**GF**Contains Dairy** (Can be made nut free)
EMPANADAS DE ESPINACA$15.50
baby spinach, caramelized onions, feta, fresh herbs **Contains Gluten and Dairy**Contains assorted seeds

- SMALL PLATES -

COSTILLAS A LA GUAYABA$19.50
Guava glazed baby back ribs, hearts of palm and pineapple puree, pickled beets, Roasted peanuts. **Nut Allergy**Soy Allergy**Nightshade Allergy**Allium Allergy** *Contain nuts / Can be made nut free
TAMAL EN HOJA$20.50
Berkshire pork belly, mojo glaze, avocado puree, caramelized sofrito **Allium Allergy**Nightshade Allergy**
CHULETAS DE CORDERO$21.50
Grilled lamb chops, hazelnut & almond Romesco, mint salsa verde, arugula **Contains Nuts** (Can be made nut free)
CROQUETAS DE JAMON$12.00
Serrano ham croquettes, black garlic aioli **Contain Gluten / Dairy**Allium Allergy**
EMPANADAS$16.00
MADUROS CON TOCINO$15.50
Bacon wrapped maduros, topped with orange slice, served with whipped feta sauce. **Dairy Allergy** **Gluten free**Contains Dairy**
PALOMILLA$26.00

- FROM THE SEA -

CAMARONES A LA PLANCHA$21.00
GRILLED SHRIMP, garlic & butter sauce, GRILLED CORN, CRISPY QUINOA, CHERRY TOMATOES **Dairy, Allium, Nightshade, Shellfish allergy**
MEJILLONES CON CHORIZO$23.00
Local mussels, Spanish chorizo sauce, scallions, grilled bread. **Dairy Allergy**Allium Allergy** Gluten Allergy**Shellfish Allergy**Nightshade Allergy** **Contains dairy**Contains gluten** (Can be made gluten free)
PULPO$24.00
Grilled octopus, confit potato puree, grilled asparagus, olives, confit cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs. **Allium Allergy**Nightshade Allergy** **Gluten Free**
Frituraz de Bacalao$20.00
Halibut stuffed piquillo peppers, brown butter-carrot puree, almonds, croutons **Fish Allergy**Dairy Allergy**Tree Nut Allergy**Gluten Allergy**Nightshade Allergy**Allium Allergy** **Contains dairy**Contains nut** **Contains gluten**
ENCHILDO DE CANGREJO$22.00

- LARGE PLATES -

POLLO BARACOENSE$34.00
Pan roasted half chicken, saffron rice, roasted baby heirloom carrots, soft boiled egg, maduros. **Dairy Allergy**Egg Allergy**Allium Allergy**Nightshade Allergy** **Gluten Free**Contains Dairy** (Can be made dairy free)
PUERCO ASADO$31.00
Slow roasted pork, caramelized onions, congri rice, maduros, watercress. **Allium Allergy**Nightshade Allergy** **Gluten free**Dairy free**
ROPA VIEJA$31.00
Shredded flank steak in a delicate tomato sauce, red peppers, rice, black beans, maduros. **Dairy Allergy**Allium Allergy**Nightshade Allergy** **Gluten free**Contains dairy**
ROPA VIEJA DE HONGOS$30.00
Mushrooms Ropa Vieja w/ Shiitake and Portobello mushrooms, sofrito, rice, black beans, maduros **Dairy Allergy**Allium Allergy**Nightshade Allergy**Mushroom Allergy** **Gluten free**Contains dairy** (It can be made Vegan - Dairy free)
HALIBUT$42.00
Pan roasted MAHI MAHI, lobster-coconut milk broth, coconut rice, fresh corn and pineapple salad. **Shellfish Allergy**Allium Allergy**Fish Allergy**Dairy Allergy**Nightshade Allergy**

- DESSERTS -

FLAN$8.00
Cuban egg custard w/ caramel. **Contains dairy**Contains egg** **Gluten free**
Flan con Coco$8.00
Cuban egg custard w/ caramel and coconut. **Contains dairy**Contains egg**
CHURROS CON CHOCOLATE$13.00
Churros, house made bittersweet chocolate ganache, red pepper flakes. **Contains dairy**Contains egg** **Contains gluten**
CHURROS CON DULCE DE LECHE$13.00
Churros, house made dulce de leche, red pepper flakes. **Contains dairy**Contains egg** **Contains gluten**
Churros con Chocolate y Dulce de Leche$14.50
Churros, house made bittersweet chocolate ganache and dulce de leche, red pepper flakes. **Contains dairy**Contains egg** **Contains gluten**

- SIDE ITEMS -

Congri Rice$7.00
Rice And Beans$9.00
**Vegan**
Black Beans$6.00
**Vegan**
Calasparra Rice$6.50
Short grain spanish rice with saffron. **Contains chicken stock**
Maduros$7.00
Sourdough Bread Slices$3.00

What 839 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar in Cambridge offers an "amazing" Cuban dining experience with "spectacular" food and "superb" service. The vibrant, lively ambiance complements the flavorful tapas and expertly crafted drinks. While some dishes may be slightly salty, the overall experience is "highly recommended," making it a "must-visit" for Cuban cuisine enthusiasts.

839 Reviews

M
Melissa
Greater Boston
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure. Sorry I don't have 50 characters worth of review
Is this helpful?
L
Lexi
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was incredible and we really appreciate him making my friends birthday incredible!
Is this helpful?
P
Phyllis
Greater Boston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love eating at Gustazo. Great food and excellent service. The outside seating is lovely and very comfortable. We hope that with an addition of heat lamps, outside dining will continue for awhile.
Is this helpful?
J
Joan
Greater Boston
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Gustavo! The tapas were outstanding. The lamb chops are always my favorites, but the beef empanadas were fabulous this evening. The cauliflower was excellent as well. Service was very good! Our waiter paid attention to our table without being everpresent.
Is this helpful?
MM
MikeM
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Gustazo is very loud, and we know that. However, it took forever to get our food. The server blamed the kitchen, but i think they messed up our order. We had to ask for several missed items, including a side of rice, over the 90 minutes it took to eat a simple meal. Sitting at the table for 90 minutes with long periods of no food, in a noisy atmosphere, is not a recipe for an enjoyable experience.
Is this helpful?
CE
ChandraE
Greater Boston
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had to go to an event right away and they made sure the food came out all together hot and perfectly cooked. Great service, food and overall experience
Is this helpful?
CC
CoolCat
Greater Boston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always, terrific dining experience! Great food and service.
Is this helpful?
J
Julian
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We have been long time customers at Gustazo and greatly enjoy dining here. The food and drinks are always delicious. The reason I did not give 5 stars is because of the reservation system. We have now gone twice and reserved outdoor seating on our reservation. The first time we were told it is actually first come, first serve for the patio, but they could try to get us in, and were able. This time, they told us they did not have a table outside for us and needed to seat us inside, despite the reservation being for outside. We were not even given the option to wait at the bar until a table came available. It is quite disappointing, as we chose Gustazo to bring our inlaws to dinner because we were looking for outdoor dining to enjoy the beautiful weather. Instead we were forced to dine in the basement with the hostess seemingly acting as if we were acting a bother for requesting the outdoor seating that we had reserved. If the customer service continues as it has this time, we will no longer be dining at Gustazo.
1 person found this helpful
MM
MoMa
Greater Boston
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first time at Gustazo and it won't be our last. We loved the drink menu and every food item we ordered was delicious.
Is this helpful?
j
jtanny
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gustazo's is such a winner when it comes to food, drinks and staff interactions. Cannot say enough good things about it. There's a lot of seating, but it can get really noisy. Still -- we all had a fantastic experience -- worth the trip.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (855) 487-8296.

Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge is rated 4.6 stars by 839 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge

2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140-1340

Additional information

Cross street
Walden
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking all day and night, private parking lot open to the public during dinner hours via Hadley Street and Russell Street.
Public transit
Porter Square, Davis Square T stops and the 77 and 83 Bus lines.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Patricia Estorino
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.gustazo-cubancafe.com/Cambridge
Phone number
(855) 487-8296
Catering
We do cater. Please visit our website at gustazo-cubancafe.com/cambridge or email us at gustazocambridge@gmail.com for menu updates.
Private party facilities
Our main dining room can accommodate groups up to 120 people. Our lower dining room can accommodate up to 150 people. Our private dining area on the back up to 40 people. All spaces are suitable for family and corporate events alike along with the delicious food and thoughtful service that guests have come to expect from Gustazo Restaurant Group.

Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

$30/bottle menu list with a free appetizer! Yeee!

- VEG SMALL PLATES -

ACEITUNAS ALIÑADAS$10.00

ENSALADA DE CALABAZA$18.00

YUCA FRITA$14.50

ENSALADA DE AGUACATE Y PINA$18.50

CROQUETAS DE HONGOS$12.00

CAZUELA DE COLIFLOR ASADA$19.50

EMPANADAS DE ESPINACA$15.50

- SMALL PLATES -

COSTILLAS A LA GUAYABA$19.50

TAMAL EN HOJA$20.50

CHULETAS DE CORDERO$21.50

CROQUETAS DE JAMON$12.00

EMPANADAS$16.00

MADUROS CON TOCINO$15.50

PALOMILLA$26.00

- FROM THE SEA -

CAMARONES A LA PLANCHA$21.00

MEJILLONES CON CHORIZO$23.00

PULPO$24.00

Frituraz de Bacalao$20.00

ENCHILDO DE CANGREJO$22.00

- LARGE PLATES -

POLLO BARACOENSE$34.00

PUERCO ASADO$31.00

ROPA VIEJA$31.00

ROPA VIEJA DE HONGOS$30.00

HALIBUT$42.00

- DESSERTS -

FLAN$8.00

Flan con Coco$8.00

CHURROS CON CHOCOLATE$13.00

CHURROS CON DULCE DE LECHE$13.00

Churros con Chocolate y Dulce de Leche$14.50

- SIDE ITEMS -

Congri Rice$7.00

Rice And Beans$9.00

Black Beans$6.00

Calasparra Rice$6.50

Maduros$7.00

Sourdough Bread Slices$3.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge restaurant rated?

Is Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information