Cubita — Restaurant in San Francisco

I stumbled upon Cubita in the Mission District and this little Cuban spot is exactly what the neighborhood does best - authentic, unpretentious, and absolutely delicious. Walking in, you’re immediately hit with the vibrant energy of the place. The walls are covered in these incredible colorful murals that feel like they were pulled straight from a Havana street corner. I started with the yuca frita, which came out golden and perfectly crispy on the outside while staying creamy and fluffy inside. The mojo aioli they serve alongside has this perfect garlicky kick that elevates the whole dish. You can tell they’re making everything from scratch here these weren’t frozen yuca fries from a bag. Unfortunately, I was EXTREMELY UNIMPRESSED with the server assigned to the table. This young lady with a nose ring and a few piercings was unenthusiastic, barely courteous, and appeared to be else where mentally. The best thing is the atmosphere and food because everything tasted homemade in the best possible way, like someone’s abuela was back there cooking with real care...

Ambiance 5/5 - feels like a hidden rooftop in the heart of mission with the coolest elevator to get there. Outside is sunny but shaded, breezy but covered - absolutely phenomenal views of the city!

The trio went on Saturday around 5ish and got seated along the edge within minutes.

Service 5/5 - our server was so fast and attentive. Everyone there is super friendly!

Cocktails 5/5 - everything we ordered were so good! Qué Bola had a lovely foam on top of the milkwash - drool. The Havana Heat was also one of my favorites!

Food 5/5 - Yuca Rellena was pretty much like croquette but somehow the flavors made it taste Italian - it was a trip! Empanadas de Ropavieja had the loveliest crust with the best filling. Would highly recommend! Alitas de Pollo are sauced chicken wings with a lovely char. The pieces were thick and juicy!

We cannot wait to come back for more...

Fantastic Sunday brunch experience at Cubita.

Highlights: Ceviche Caribeno was beautifully plated with fresh halibut, shrimp, mango, and avocado - absolutely delicious and generous portion. Yuca Rellena croquettes were crispy and flavorful. Congri Con Huevos from brunch menu was light and perfectly presented.

Drinks were excellent - especially the mojito which wasn't overly sweet like most places. Old Cuban, Carajillo, and El Presidente were all well-crafted.

Outstanding service: when our brunch dish was delayed, staff proactively removed it from the bill. Manager Vincent gave us a great recommendation to come for brunch.

Casual rooftop atmosphere with good vibes.

Great food, reasonable prices, and exceptional customer service....