El Cubano Cigars — Local services in League City

I didn't know what to expect, but it would have something to do with cigars. I was finally able to venture over to check out this establishment. I chuckled as I walked up and saw a vintage car parked outside. Good sign. As I entered a pretty blonde was seated near the door and smiled a hello. I thought "well, if it's got to end like this...could be worse?" as I looked for the jealous lover pointing his pistol at my heart, the shot never came, so I did the next best thing...check their humidor. The humidor interior was retrofitted and was simply high end manly, with straightforward wood shelves and some polished metal. It was clean, cigars were neatly stacked, bundled or in a box. The guy at the counter said they have rollers at their other location and recommend a traditional "Cuban sandwhich" smoke. Note: they don't carry any other cigars, but their own. I purchased the smoke and I'm looking forward to what these guys have produced. Another note, about the interior, it looks like the shop was an old building with great natural lighting and a cool room temperature that was maybe a car repair shop or butcher shop, again added to the subdued manly cool factor (did you see the photo of the vintage car in the parking lot). But, the rest of the interior was like a fishing cabin or small lodge you & your buddies met up at to smoke and swap lies. Great low black leather chairs and low tables to sit your things. Didn't, notice any flatscreens, I think this place was about face to face communication, smoking good local handrolled cigars and being a place where men gather. Speaking of which, as I entered I noticed a gathering of men of a certain age having a smoke and back slapping. It looked like they were regulars. I definitely will stop in again when I have time to drive to League City. I especially liked their lounge wasn't private. So, drop in to see these guys and...

My friends and I went by there last night after a couples dinner in Kemah. When we walked into the humidor an employee immediately came in and took his time to explain all the different types of cigars and specials that they offer. Once we got our cigars(we bought quite a few), the employee asked if there was anything that we wanted do, like just sit and, smoke, play cards, or dominoes. We decided to play cards, he provided the cards and set us up at a really nice table with plenty of ashtrays. The locals were incredibly nice as well. They offered us food and drinks(really good drinks). We met Manny, as he came to introduce himself. We told him we were from Houston and he graciously asked us come again anytime. When we left, we were the only ones there and it was past the posted closed time but they never tried to rush us out or create an awkward mood. We had a fantastic time there and will certainly make the drive from Houston again and again. BTW, the cigars were excellent!!! Thank you to Manny and your friendly staff for making our night...

Been buying cigars from Manny (and Pepe) for over a year now. I have settled on two of my favorite now. What impressed me the most was I emailed them and a couple of days later I got an unknown call from a Texas City number. When I answered the caller said “Hey Roger this is Manny with El Cubano Cigars”. I said yea right. He said no really. I’m thinking the owner calls me. You don’t get service like that anymore. Talked with Manny but it was a couple of months before I traveled to League City where I met Pepe. Super nice guy. Been buying ever since. Got to meet Manny the second time I was In League City. He said yeah you’re the South Texas cowboy I talk to on the phone. Super gentleman also. Great selection of handmade cigars. I promise you won’t be disappointed....