Twisted CUBAN Cafe & Bar

4.3

288 Reviews

$30 and under

Cuban

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Romantic

The Twisted Cuban Café & Bar is a full service restaurant serving authentic Cuban food. Full bar service of wine, beer & cocktails including Cuban mojitos (the house specialty). The outdoor patio is a great place to relax & unwind. Live Cuban Salsa music & dancing every other Saturday!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(425) 806-7203
Website
http://www.twistedcubancafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Julio Ortiz

Location
12631 NE Woodinville Drive, Woodinville, WA 98072
Neighborhood
Woodinville
Cross street
NE 175th St (West 202) & Woodinville Drive
Parking details
A large parking lot is located behind the restaurant.
Entertainment
Live Salsa music & dancing every other Saturday night from 10pm - 2am.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Tostones (Twice-Fried Green Plantains)$6.00
served with mojito sauce
Yuca Frita (Cassava Fries)$6.00
served with garlic aioli dip
Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains)$6.00
Frituras de Maiz (Cuban Corn Fritters)$7.00
served with garlic aioli dip
Empanadas de Carne$7.00
Stuffed pastry with Cuban ground beef served with aioli dip
Papas Rellenas (Mashed Potato Stuffed with Minced Beef)$7.00
drizzled with garlic aioli
Cuban Sampler$17.00
Maduros, tostones, yuca frita & papas rellenas with garlic aioli dip & mojito sauce

Sopas (Soups)

Sopa del Dia (Soup of the Day)
- Cup$4.00
- Bowl$5.00
Sopa de Frijoles Negros (Black Bean Soup)
- Cup$4.00
- Bowl$5.00

Ensaladas (Salads)

Add sautéed chicken $4 or steak $5 to any salad

Ensalada de la Casa (House Salad)$7.00
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, onion & parmesan cheese with oil & vinegar dressing
Ensalada Cesar (Caesar Salad)$7.00
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons & Caesar dressing
Ensalada de Garbanzos (Garbanzo Bean Salad)$8.00
Garbanzo beans, red pepper, green pepper, corn & onion served on a bed of mixed greens

Sándwiches

Served with yuca fries or garbanzo bean salad. Substitute Udi's gluten free bread $2; Substitute green salad or soup $2

Twisted Cuban$15.00
Roast pork, ham, pickles & Swiss cheese
Monster Cuban$16.00
Roast pork, ham, spicy beef, bacon, pickles & Swiss cheese
Chicken Melt$15.00
Chicken, bacon, tomato, Swiss cheese, & cilantro garlic spread
Spicy Beef$15.00
Shredded beef, onions, tomator, red pepper & Swiss cheese
Veggie$14.00
Cream cheese, sunflower seeds, lettuce, cucumber, tomato & avodao spread

Platos Fuertes (Entrees)*

Lechon Asado (Roast Pork)$19.00
Pork roasted in Cuban mojo sauce served with Moro & Yuca
Pollo Al Ajillo (Seared Chicken)$18.00
Chicken breast pan seared in Cuban Ajillo sauce served with white rice, black beans & maduros
Ropa Vieja (Cuban Style Shredded Beef)$19.00
Beef roasted in salsa criolla sauce served with Moro & tostones
Picadillo a la Criolla (Cuban Style Ground Beef)$18.00
Ground beef cooked with salsa criolla sauce served with white rice, black beans & maduros
Camarones a la Criolla (Sauteed Shrimp)$19.00
Shrimp sauteed in a Cuban briolla sauce served with white rice, black beans & tostones
Fillete de Pescado (Pan Seared Fish)$19.00
Fish pan seared in Cuban ajillo sauce served with white rice, black beans & tostones
Bistec de Palomilla (Palomilla Steak)$19.00
Thinly cut steak cooked in Cuban palomilla sauce served with white rice, black beans & maduros
Vegetales Mixtos (Mixed Vegetables)$18.00
Mixed vegetables sautéed in Cuban salsa criolla sauce served with white rice, black beans & tostones
Masitas de Puerco Fritas (Fried Pork Chunks)$19.00
Fried pork chunks topped with onion Mojo sauce served with yellow rice & tostones
Pasta de Tornillo con Chorizo y Jamon (Chorizo Sausage & Ham Pasta)$18.00
Rotelle Pasta with Chorizo & ham in a Cuban criolla sauce with Parmesan Cheese and Aioli Drizzle (Vegetarian available)

Entremés (Side Dish)

Yuca con Mojo$6.00
cassava
Arroz Blanco$4.00
White Rice
Moro$5.00
Black Beans & Rice
Papas Fritas$5.00
Steak Fries
Huevos Fritos$4.00
2 Fried Eggs

Desserts

House Made Cuban Flan$5.00
Cascos de Guayaba$5.00
Guava shells with Cream Cheese
Maduros con Helado$5.00
Fried sweet plantains with vanilla ice cream

Menú de Niños (Kids 10 & Under)

Lechon Asado (Roast Pork)$8.00
served with Moro rice
Pollo Al Ajillo (Seared Chicken Breast)$8.00
served with rice & black beans
Sándwich de Queso a la Plancha$7.00
Grilled cheese sandwich with bacon or ham
Pasta con Mantequilla y Queso$8.00
Pasta with butter & parmesan cheese

Bebidas del Bar (Bar Drinks)

Cuban Mojito$8.00
Caribbean island silver rum, fresh mint, lime juice & soda
Cuba Libre$7.00
The classic century old Havana cocktail of rum, cola & lime
Cuban Rum Punch$8.00
Rum, orange & pineapple juice, lemon-lime soda & splash of grenadine
Cuban Rose$8.00
Rum, orange juice & grenadine
El Presidente$8.00
Rum, orange curacao, dry vermouth & grenadine
Hemingway Daiquiri$8.00
Rum, maraschino liqueur, grapefruit juice, lime juice & simple syrup
Havana Special$7.00
Rum, pineapple juice & maraschino liqueur
Tom Collins$7.00
Gin, sweet n sour mix, simple syrup & soda
Margarita$8.00
Tequila, triple sec, simple syrup, sweet n sour & lime
Long Beach$9.00
Vodka, gin, rum, tequila & triple sec with a floater of cranberry
Blue Havana$7.00
Caribbean rum with coconut liqueur, blue curacao & pineapple juice
Caipirinha$8.00
Cachaça, simple syrup & lime

Create Your Own Cocktail

House Liquors$7.00
Mid-Level House Liquors$8.00
Premium Liquors
- Start at$8.00

Wine & Beer

House Red$7.00
House White$7.00
Craft Beer on Tap$6.00
Bottled Beer$5.00

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Cuban Coffee$3.00
Cafe con Leche$4.00
Coca Cola$3.00
Diet Coke$3.00
Sprite$3.00
Lemonade & Ice Tea$3.00
Milk or Juice$3.00

What 288 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

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288 Reviews

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Lisa
VIP
Seattle
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food and service. We were the only ones there on Christmas Eve. A hidden gem!
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SteveL
VIP
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic Cuban cuisine. The food is prepared to perfection, as are the cocktails! 👍🏻👍🏻
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JulieB
VIP
Los Angeles
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall had a satisfying meal at Twisted Cuban. Wish they served Cuban soft drinks such as Jupina, Malta or Materva but their Cuban Rum Punch was very tasty. Has most common Cuban specialties but missing a few of our favorites. Was surprised that they didn’t offer Cuban bread for the table…either complimentary or for a fee….it was nonexistent. Also missing from the menu was the ensalada de aguacate which is usually a staple at most Cuban restaurants. The papa rellanos were solid. Ditto re: tostones and platanos maduros. The corn fritters were also fine. The Ropa Vieja had a very strong tomato taste (almost bbq-like), the meat was very stewed and did not stand out in the dish. The Ropa Vieja was served on a bed of Basmati rice which is not the typical rice that is traditionally used in Cuban food. The black beans were fine, maybe could have a little more flavor to them. Flan was homemade and had an excellent smooth consistency but was extremely sweet, rich and dense. All in all, we enjoyed experiencing some Cuban food in the Pacific Northwest….a rare commodity as most other places offered more of a Latin American food menu and not strictly Cuban.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Saw this place on Trip Advisor, so gave it a try. Small place, right on a major road. The menu was amazing with all types of Cuban food. Ordered great cocktails and took the server’s recommendations for appetizers and entrees. The empanadas and fried plantains were delicious. We’ll definitely be coming back.
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AndyL
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time here. All my friends and acquaintances have highly recommended this place. Very friendly and attentive staff. Food came out right on time and looked amazing. Of course I had to try their Cuban to see how it compares to others. It did not disappoint whatsoever. Yuca fries were amazing and cooked perfectly. Was so filling had to take the other half home for my lunch tomorrow. My family and I will certainly be going back again. We found ourselves a new place to go here in Woodinville!
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. I will definitely return again!
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Fitcook
Seattle
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
In the past this restaurant was very good and why my husband and I were looking forward to eating there again. Unfortunately the food this time was not even close to what it was before. It was lackluster and seemed like it had been sitting around a while. My shrimp tasted like it was thrown together and the cook didn’t really care about putting out a good meal. Even our mojitos weren’t that good. We won’t be going back.
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MichelleB
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We relocated from Miami, FL just 5 months ago and didn't realize how much we'd miss our authentic Cuban food until recently when our son requested Yuca frita and plátanos maduros out of the blue! From Bellevue, we'd gone out to Seattle thinking we'd experience something close to authentic but nope! Then, we discovered Twisted Cuban Cafe on google, which had 5 stars and the food photos portrayed legit Cuban dished that our grandparents would cook up for us. We took the chance and drove out 30 minutes to Woodinville-- and, the team did not disappoint! We felt at home and so comforted by the quality of the food, the authenticity of the dishes, and the warm atmosphere and service. I hadn't seen our kids eat so much and so passionately in months! Thank you! We'll be back for sure!
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LeslieG
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and service!! We go every time in Woodinville. Highly recommend.
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Susan
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The four of us had a great time. This is the first time we visited Twisted Cuban for lunch, usually going for dinner. The food is abundant, and very good, and the service is fantastic. We loved the Italian Sodas—a special treat. The flan was amazing—firm and delicious—a bit different from flan we’ve had elsewhere. We sat outside, which puts us along a busy street with lots of traffic. But we did that in purpose because we had a rare sunny fall day. The indoor space is very nice and much quieter. Two of us ordered chick pea salad for lunch. It was very good and the portion size was unbelievable—plenty to take home and have at dinner time. Highly recommended!
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FAQs

Twisted CUBAN Cafe & Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Twisted CUBAN Cafe & Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (425) 806-7203.

Twisted CUBAN Cafe & Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 288 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

12631 NE Woodinville Drive, Woodinville, WA 98072

Additional information

Cross street
NE 175th St (West 202) & Woodinville Drive
Neighborhood
Woodinville
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
A large parking lot is located behind the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Julio Ortiz
Entertainment
Live Salsa music & dancing every other Saturday night from 10pm - 2am.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.twistedcubancafe.com/
Phone number
(425) 806-7203

Twisted CUBAN Cafe & Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Tostones (Twice-Fried Green Plantains)$6.00

Yuca Frita (Cassava Fries)$6.00

Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains)$6.00

Frituras de Maiz (Cuban Corn Fritters)$7.00

Empanadas de Carne$7.00

Papas Rellenas (Mashed Potato Stuffed with Minced Beef)$7.00

Cuban Sampler$17.00

Sopas (Soups)

Sopa del Dia (Soup of the Day)

Sopa de Frijoles Negros (Black Bean Soup)

Ensaladas (Salads)

Ensalada de la Casa (House Salad)$7.00

Ensalada Cesar (Caesar Salad)$7.00

Ensalada de Garbanzos (Garbanzo Bean Salad)$8.00

Sándwiches

Twisted Cuban$15.00

Monster Cuban$16.00

Chicken Melt$15.00

Spicy Beef$15.00

Veggie$14.00

Platos Fuertes (Entrees)*

Lechon Asado (Roast Pork)$19.00

Pollo Al Ajillo (Seared Chicken)$18.00

Ropa Vieja (Cuban Style Shredded Beef)$19.00

Picadillo a la Criolla (Cuban Style Ground Beef)$18.00

Camarones a la Criolla (Sauteed Shrimp)$19.00

Fillete de Pescado (Pan Seared Fish)$19.00

Bistec de Palomilla (Palomilla Steak)$19.00

Vegetales Mixtos (Mixed Vegetables)$18.00

Masitas de Puerco Fritas (Fried Pork Chunks)$19.00

Pasta de Tornillo con Chorizo y Jamon (Chorizo Sausage & Ham Pasta)$18.00

Entremés (Side Dish)

Yuca con Mojo$6.00

Arroz Blanco$4.00

Moro$5.00

Papas Fritas$5.00

Huevos Fritos$4.00

Desserts

House Made Cuban Flan$5.00

Cascos de Guayaba$5.00

Maduros con Helado$5.00

Menú de Niños (Kids 10 & Under)

Lechon Asado (Roast Pork)$8.00

Pollo Al Ajillo (Seared Chicken Breast)$8.00

Sándwich de Queso a la Plancha$7.00

Pasta con Mantequilla y Queso$8.00

Bebidas del Bar (Bar Drinks)

Cuban Mojito$8.00

Cuba Libre$7.00

Cuban Rum Punch$8.00

Cuban Rose$8.00

El Presidente$8.00

Hemingway Daiquiri$8.00

Havana Special$7.00

Tom Collins$7.00

Margarita$8.00

Long Beach$9.00

Blue Havana$7.00

Caipirinha$8.00

Create Your Own Cocktail

House Liquors$7.00

Mid-Level House Liquors$8.00

Premium Liquors

Wine & Beer

House Red$7.00

House White$7.00

Craft Beer on Tap$6.00

Bottled Beer$5.00

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Cuban Coffee$3.00

Cafe con Leche$4.00

Coca Cola$3.00

Diet Coke$3.00

Sprite$3.00

Lemonade & Ice Tea$3.00