Casual restaurant with excellent food. Relatively inexpensive for Virginia Beach. Mojito was probably the best I’ve had at a restaurant. Certainly for the price. Boneless pork chop was amaze-balls. I asked for it however they normally prepare it. Highly recommend the fried banana caramel cheesecake for dessert. Michelin will never visit VB - and they shouldn’t. But if they can give a star to a food truck in Bangkok, I bet they could give these guys bib. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boneless Pork Chop
Valentine
After eating some excellent Cuban food in Miami, this place left me unsatisfied. Empanada was ok but bland. The ropa vieja meat was tough and dry when the meat is supposed to be soft and almost melt in your mouth. The waitress was nice though and atmosphere was inviting and small. For the average American this place could be excellent but for me it was ok
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
The Retro Den, Lighting Design & Lamp Repair
I love everything about this place the food, the drinks, the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Fish Tacos, Mofongo, Rice and Beans
J V
Being from Tampa, I was wanting to try the local latin/Cuban cuisine. I saw 4.4 stars and it was close. Once I saw the "mojo" sauce on my roast pork the consistency of ranch dressing, I was worried. It tasted like it looked and the pork tasted like microwaved meat our of a bag. For me, this dish is the test of a restaurant that claims to be Cubano/ Puerto Rican. Terrible. Served with al dente green beans and white rice with so seasoning? It was awful. I don't usually go to the trouble to leave reviews but Cuban food is something I don't take lightly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Loki Mulholland
Don't let the Subway next door fool you into thinking this place has nothing to offer. I ate until it hurt and that's not something I try to do but this food was so good.My wife and I get down to Virginia Beach 2-3 times per year and this will now be a required stop. The place has been around for 15 years and I can honestly say that I regret wasting my time everywhere else.You're not going to pick anything bad on their menu. If you like garlic they've got this garlic sauce that, when they describe it, sounds like the garlic butter you get with Papa John's pizza. While I used to think that stuff was liquid crack, it's garbage compared to what Mojito's got going on but you better like your garlic.Do yourself the favor and visit this place as much as possible. I'm already planning my next meal and deserts.
Knowing that the Mojito Cafe is still around after sixteen years (and a dreadful pandemic) is truly something to take comfort in.Tonight my wife and I returned to one of our favorite spots on Pacific Ave in Virginia Beach to enjoy beef empanadas, fish tacos, Latin vegetable fricassee and dessert. Oh, a few traditional Mojitos were enjoyed as well.The food, all around, was simply incredibly well prepared and beautifully presented. Fresh ingredients and copious amounts of love and care made the entire dining experience fantastic.The fish tacos were perfect. Light and flavorful. The surrounding filling was excellent. The beans and rice were perfectly seasoned and certainly not overcooked.The Latin vegetable fricassee was comfort food on another level. Crunchy veges with a nice side of rice, seasoned and sauced perfectly. It hit a spot I didn't realize needed hitting.Look, I understand that it's all subjective. Especially food. But, if quality matters. If caring matters - then do yourself a favor and find the Mojito Cafe on Pacific Ave the next time you're in or near Virginia Beach.Edwin, the cooks and the entire staff are doing something right.Vegetarian options: Latin vegetables fricassee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Fish Tacos, Black Beans, Bread Pudding
Mariana Rodriguez Real Estate Agent
What a quaint spot with flavorful dishes that will leave you wanting more! I definitely suggest trying them out if you’re in the area! Yummy ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pernil Con Arroz, Ropa Vieja and Tostones
Brandon Maddock
Went here for a quick drink before dinner and ended up staying for the entire night.It was very unassuming and we ended up finding it was our favourite place in VB.The service was fast and friendly. The atmosphere was lovely.We had plantaine, pork belly, and empinadas. It was all so delicious.Mojitos didn’t disappoint.I would highly recommend the rum flight. I had the Dominican version and it was so good.I can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Stackhouse
The food was excellent! Great service too. We will be back. The garlic sauce was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will Layton
So good! Great little dive Cuban restaurant. The food was authentic and delicious. It's small and it wasn't too crowded. Service was top notch. There were two waitresses/bartenders/hostesses who were attentive and pretty much great. And the banana cheesecake carmel thing was incredible.
So, me and my friend dropped by this place with regular expectations. I decided to roll with the steak of the day and finished it off with some bread pudding. I was truly impressed with the presentation and how juicy and tender the steak was! The dessert was the same way, flavor full and prepared to perfection. Dinner and dessert deserve, without a doubt, 5 stars. My friend went for the pork sandwich (not the Cubano one) and was a 100% happy. We're definitely planning an encore this trip. Next time, I'm aiming to try the Cubano sandwich and some plantains!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christine Carroll
This is a one of a kind restaurant sitting in the Old Beach Neighborhood— a gem - 15 years in the making - food is consistently flavorful and delicious - feels like a little “home” within a restaurant!
Congratulations Edwin to holding strong and marching forward with your kindness and wonderful talent!❤️
Angel Sanchez
Wonderful little place that's big on atmosphere and taste. Server came quickly and so did the food, which was delicious. I had the Cuban and my wife and the Ropa Vieja. Very pleased and well recommended!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Black Beans, Rice and Beans, Ropa Vieja and Tostones, Cubano Sandwich with Tostones
Joe Jones
The menu looks and sounds amazing. Maybe it was an off night. But the plates left a lot to be desired. Would try again if we returned to town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Fish Tacos, Mofongo, Cubano Sandwich with Tostones
Zay
Although the place is very cute, being Puerto Rican , I can tell you this is not a good representation of Puerto Rican food at all. I was very excited to find the location and ridiculously upset when I opened my orders (don’t get me started on the portion of rice) if any . Needless to say my family didn’t eat much of it.
Casual restaurant with excellent food. Relatively inexpensive for Virginia Beach. Mojito was probably the best I’ve had at a restaurant. Certainly for the price. Boneless pork chop was amaze-balls. I asked for it however they normally prepare it. Highly recommend the fried banana caramel cheesecake for dessert. Michelin will never visit VB - and they shouldn’t. But if they can give a star to a food truck in Bangkok, I bet they could give these guys bib. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boneless Pork Chop
After eating some excellent Cuban food in Miami, this place left me unsatisfied. Empanada was ok but bland. The ropa vieja meat was tough and dry when the meat is supposed to be soft and almost melt in your mouth. The waitress was nice though and atmosphere was inviting and small. For the average American this place could be excellent but for me it was ok
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
I love everything about this place the food, the drinks, the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Fish Tacos, Mofongo, Rice and Beans
Being from Tampa, I was wanting to try the local latin/Cuban cuisine. I saw 4.4 stars and it was close. Once I saw the "mojo" sauce on my roast pork the consistency of ranch dressing, I was worried. It tasted like it looked and the pork tasted like microwaved meat our of a bag. For me, this dish is the test of a restaurant that claims to be Cubano/ Puerto Rican. Terrible. Served with al dente green beans and white rice with so seasoning? It was awful. I don't usually go to the trouble to leave reviews but Cuban food is something I don't take lightly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Don't let the Subway next door fool you into thinking this place has nothing to offer. I ate until it hurt and that's not something I try to do but this food was so good.My wife and I get down to Virginia Beach 2-3 times per year and this will now be a required stop. The place has been around for 15 years and I can honestly say that I regret wasting my time everywhere else.You're not going to pick anything bad on their menu. If you like garlic they've got this garlic sauce that, when they describe it, sounds like the garlic butter you get with Papa John's pizza. While I used to think that stuff was liquid crack, it's garbage compared to what Mojito's got going on but you better like your garlic.Do yourself the favor and visit this place as much as possible. I'm already planning my next meal and deserts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Mofongo, Bread Pudding
Knowing that the Mojito Cafe is still around after sixteen years (and a dreadful pandemic) is truly something to take comfort in.Tonight my wife and I returned to one of our favorite spots on Pacific Ave in Virginia Beach to enjoy beef empanadas, fish tacos, Latin vegetable fricassee and dessert. Oh, a few traditional Mojitos were enjoyed as well.The food, all around, was simply incredibly well prepared and beautifully presented. Fresh ingredients and copious amounts of love and care made the entire dining experience fantastic.The fish tacos were perfect. Light and flavorful. The surrounding filling was excellent. The beans and rice were perfectly seasoned and certainly not overcooked.The Latin vegetable fricassee was comfort food on another level. Crunchy veges with a nice side of rice, seasoned and sauced perfectly. It hit a spot I didn't realize needed hitting.Look, I understand that it's all subjective. Especially food. But, if quality matters. If caring matters - then do yourself a favor and find the Mojito Cafe on Pacific Ave the next time you're in or near Virginia Beach.Edwin, the cooks and the entire staff are doing something right.Vegetarian options: Latin vegetables fricassee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Fish Tacos, Black Beans, Bread Pudding
What a quaint spot with flavorful dishes that will leave you wanting more! I definitely suggest trying them out if you’re in the area! Yummy ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pernil Con Arroz, Ropa Vieja and Tostones
Went here for a quick drink before dinner and ended up staying for the entire night.It was very unassuming and we ended up finding it was our favourite place in VB.The service was fast and friendly. The atmosphere was lovely.We had plantaine, pork belly, and empinadas. It was all so delicious.Mojitos didn’t disappoint.I would highly recommend the rum flight. I had the Dominican version and it was so good.I can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was excellent! Great service too. We will be back. The garlic sauce was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So good! Great little dive Cuban restaurant. The food was authentic and delicious. It's small and it wasn't too crowded. Service was top notch. There were two waitresses/bartenders/hostesses who were attentive and pretty much great. And the banana cheesecake carmel thing was incredible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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So, me and my friend dropped by this place with regular expectations. I decided to roll with the steak of the day and finished it off with some bread pudding. I was truly impressed with the presentation and how juicy and tender the steak was! The dessert was the same way, flavor full and prepared to perfection. Dinner and dessert deserve, without a doubt, 5 stars. My friend went for the pork sandwich (not the Cubano one) and was a 100% happy. We're definitely planning an encore this trip. Next time, I'm aiming to try the Cubano sandwich and some plantains!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a one of a kind restaurant sitting in the Old Beach Neighborhood— a gem - 15 years in the making - food is consistently flavorful and delicious - feels like a little “home” within a restaurant! Congratulations Edwin to holding strong and marching forward with your kindness and wonderful talent!❤️
Wonderful little place that's big on atmosphere and taste. Server came quickly and so did the food, which was delicious. I had the Cuban and my wife and the Ropa Vieja. Very pleased and well recommended!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Black Beans, Rice and Beans, Ropa Vieja and Tostones, Cubano Sandwich with Tostones
The menu looks and sounds amazing. Maybe it was an off night. But the plates left a lot to be desired. Would try again if we returned to town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Empanadas, Fish Tacos, Mofongo, Cubano Sandwich with Tostones
Although the place is very cute, being Puerto Rican , I can tell you this is not a good representation of Puerto Rican food at all. I was very excited to find the location and ridiculously upset when I opened my orders (don’t get me started on the portion of rice) if any . Needless to say my family didn’t eat much of it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3