Las Palmeras
Hidden in a Midtown neighborhood, this low-priced Cuban restaurant is well worth seeking out.
(404) 381-1148
368 5th Street
(at Durant Place NE)
Atlanta,
GA
30308
33.7754
-84.3752
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Midtown, Northeast
Hours:
Wed-Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-9:45pm
Sat 12pm-9:45pm
Price:
$
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Las Palmeras
The Owner
Las Palmeras
Owner
At Las Palmeras, authentic Cuban favorites like Cuban sandwiches, black bean soup, fried plantains, tamales and rotisserie chicken are priced reasonable and served by a friendly and prompt waitstaff. We serve both lunch and dinner and all lunch specials are served with a salad or rice and beans. Located on a quiet neighborhood street in Midtown Atlanta, stop by for an authentic Cuban meal.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Seasoned locals know exactly where it is, but first-timers inevitably drive by several times before spotting the restaurant, camouflaged in a residential neighborhood. Las Palmeras doesn't ooze romance, but the intimate setting and delighful little patio work well for a casual first date or a small gathering of friends. Service is friendly and non-invasive.
The Food
Like the restaurant itself, the focused menu is no frills--just simple, exceptional Cuban cuisine. The Cuban sandwich--one of the city's best--is a smart choice for lunch or a light meal. For dinner, try the masitas de puerco, tender pork chunks in a lemon sauce. Pisto manchego--scrambled eggs with potatoes, shrimp, ham and Spanish sausage--yields plenty of flavor, but is not terribly spicy. Palomilla steak and rotisserie chicken are also strong dishes. Try the guava shells with cream cheese for dessert--it's an intriguing combination of sweet and salty flavors.
User Reviews
Matanzero
May 20, 2009
Being cuban myself, I found a few problems with this restaurant cuisine, for example anyone that have tasted tostones knows that the plantain must be as green as it can gets. well they did serve semi-ripe tostones (sorry that is a big no no in a cuban kitchen) the owner is a very nice guy but either he figures bc of the lack of cubans in atlanta he can get away cooking crappy cuban food. My wife, which is not cuban (but have developed a cuban taste) told me even that the food did not deserve a second trip. I encourage Felipe (owners name) to go to miami and get a refresher course on cuban cuisine, it looks to me that he has been here too long.
read full reviewAnonymous
September 23, 2008
This restaurant is on a cute little Midtown street and feels like it should be a great find (and if you read reviews of it, it sounds like it is). It was perfectly OK, but not out of this world. Decor feels a little tatty.
read full reviewAnonymous
July 15, 2008
My partner and I had a wonderful time. We had a late dinner at Kabul and it was great - the restaurant was a little crowded since it was after 7pm. The interior was very nice, the service was good, and the food was excellent
read full reviewThe Details on Las Palmeras
Know Before You Go:
The dining room on the right is cozier, since it's away from the main entry. And if the weather's nice, the outdoor patio is more romantic.
What to Drink:
Check out the Cuban milkshakes, a rare item you are unlikely to find elsewhere.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Cheap Eats, Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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Message from Las Palmeras
- Serving Lunch & Dinner
- Patio Dining
- Cuban Milkshakes
At Las Palmeras, authentic Cuban favorites like Cuban sandwiches, black bean soup, fried plantains, tamales and rotisserie chicken are priced reasonable and served by a friendly and prompt waitstaff. We serve both lunch and dinner and all lunch specials are served with a salad or rice and beans. Located on a quiet neighborhood street in Midtown Atlanta, stop by for an authentic Cuban meal.
