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368 5th Street (Durant Place NE)
Atlanta, GA 30308 33.7754 -84.3752

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Neighborhoods: Midtown, Northeast, Northeast

Hours:

Wed-Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-9:45pm

Sat 12pm-9:45pm

Price:

$

Last updated 10.15.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Cheap Eats, Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find

Cuisine:

Cuban

Smoking Permitted:

No

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What People Are Saying About Las Palmeras

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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.…

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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.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Good service, cozy.”
  2. “Great atmosphere and staff and the prices aren't bad either.”
  3. “Maybe some cuban-styled tables and chairs would have been nice (comfortable, of course).”
  4. “Las Palmeras offers good food in a friendly atmosphere.”
  5. “Anyhoo, I love the feel/location of the place (and nice I can walk to it from my condo).”
  6. “My experiences with the restaurant's well-prepared Cuban cuisine have always been top-notch, and the waiters deliver comfortable service.”
  7. “It is a casual atmosphere w/ a nice outdoor patio too.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “spring for the cost of a beer or better yet have a Jupina along with the very very best Mastiats de Puerco, and Pollo Asaso this side of Little Havana.”
  2. “also their wine and beer selection is not overpriced either.”
food quality
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “Las Palmeras offers good food in a friendly atmosphere.”
  2. “thought the food was very good.”
  3. “Hands down the most authentic & tastiest Cuban food in Atlanta.”
  4. “am not a cuban expert, so I can't say if this is authentic or not, but the food is excellent nonetheless.”
  5. “My experiences with the restaurant's well-prepared Cuban cuisine have always been top-notch, and the waiters deliver comfortable service.”
  6. “This is the best Cuban food in Atlanta, by far (with the possible exception of the Kool Korners' sandwich).”
  7. “The entrees were excellent, although the black beans were really bland.”
  8. “Portions are reasonable, unlike places that cover-up sub-standard food by giving you more than you can eat.”
  9. “don't pretend to be the most astute Cuban food aficionado, but I have some good Cuban eats during my lifetime.”
  10. “The black beans were not good at all, my husband makes better beans at home from a can!”
  11. “took my family there and they all enjoyed their meal despite having no prior experience with cuban food.”
  12. “nice porch tucked away in neighborhood, food a disappointment”
  13. “Being a visitor to ATL, I was totally surprised to see such an authentic Cuban restaurant away from Miami.”
  14. “The food was great, and even time consuming dishes such as Boliche and Ropa Vieja were exquisitely done.”
  15. “slow roasted pork that is quick-fried and served with a lemon garlic sauce and onions.”
  16. “had the pork with onions which was amazing!”
  17. “It's the type of Cuban food you'd expect from a really good mall Cuban place (if there is such a thing), but not a quaint stand-alone eatery.”
  18. “We always have great service & the food is so good who cares if there's plastic chairs !”
  19. “Good cuban food”
  20. “This place is tucked away in a residential neighborhood and is one of the best kept secrets in great Atlanta food.”
  21. “great cuban food, friendly staff, outdoor seating”
  22. “The staff is exceptionally gracious and friendly, and the food quality is great.”
  23. “The masitas de puerco is my favorite dish.”
  24. “For better Cuban food at a much better price, portion size, and freshness I'd say Little Cuba off of Chamblee-Tucker Rd. is your best bet.”
  25. “Las Palmeras is NOT good cuban food.”
  26. “had yuca frita which I have to say was pretty tasty and the plantains were good, but those are pretty hard to mess up.”
  27. “The cuban sandwiches are great, but the veggie plate is killer too.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “also their wine and beer selection is not overpriced either.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It's the type of Cuban food you'd expect from a really good mall Cuban place (if there is such a thing), but not a quaint stand-alone eatery.”
  2. “Las Palmeras is such a great little cuban restaurant.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “Las Palmeras offers good food in a friendly atmosphere.”
  2. “Servers are super friendly.”
  3. “great cuban food, friendly staff, outdoor seating”
  4. “We always have great service & the food is so good who cares if there's plastic chairs !”
  5. “Good service, cozy.”
  6. “The staff is great.”
  7. “My experiences with the restaurant's well-prepared Cuban cuisine have always been top-notch, and the waiters deliver comfortable service.”
  8. “The staff is exceptionally gracious and friendly, and the food quality is great.”
  9. “Great atmosphere and staff and the prices aren't bad either.”
  10. “The waitstaff is friendly and not pretentious like so many other downtown restaurants.”
value
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “also their wine and beer selection is not overpriced either.”
  2. “The serving size was small for the expensive price tag.”
  3. “It has home cooked meals at reasonable prices.”
  4. “For better Cuban food at a much better price, portion size, and freshness I'd say Little Cuba off of Chamblee-Tucker Rd. is your best bet.”
  5. “The entrees were pricey for lunch (12-14$) in comparison to other eateries in the midtown area at lunchtime.”
  6. “Great atmosphere and staff and the prices aren't bad either.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “slow roasted pork that is quick-fried and served with a lemon garlic sauce and onions.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/05/10

Delicious Cuban Food!

by Mamarific

My husband is Cuban and we grew up in Tampa, Fl. We frequented Cuban restaurants on a regular basis. We found all of the food to be genuine Cuban food and delicious. From the ropa vieja, the pork entre', black beans, can't' remember the name of the other items, as I am not Cuban, but it was all delicious. We look forward to returning to try some more entre's. The owner was very kind and hospitable to us.

  • Pros: authentic Cuban food and mango pie
  • Cons: hard time finding location
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/19/10

Really Enjoyed This Place

by neatomosquito

Good service, cozy...just the place to be on a rain Saturday afternoon. We ordered cubans and really enjoyed them. Beans yummy, rice, yummy. No complaints. Try it you'll enjoy it.

  • Pros: Inexpensive, Good Food
  • Cons: None
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/02/09

In love with this place

by Gemini82

My father in law is Cuban and has brought me here many times. I love this place. I am not Cuban so I can't say if it's authentic but my father in law seems to think it is. We always have great service & the food is so good who cares if there's plastic chairs ! Yes , eating out is about the atmosphere but sometimes people think too much into it ! Sit , relax & enjoy the food.

  • Pros: Chicken , Mango Cream Pie
  • Cons: Far away !
2 Star Rating: Below Average

05/20/09

Not so much Cuban

by Matanzero

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.

  • Pros: Location
  • Cons: Food,
3 Star Rating: Average

06/23/08

Good Food. Doesn't feel Cuban

by GuapoJoe

I just ate here this past weekend with some friends and really liked it. The staff is great. The entrees were excellent, although the black beans were really bland. Maybe it's a cuban thing. And although I liked the rustic nature of the place, I didn't sense anything Cuban about the outdoor patio. Maybe some cuban-styled tables and chairs would have been nice (comfortable, of course). The plastic tables and chairs were a bit too cheap for me. Also, this Cuban restaurant does not serve Cuban beer. Huh? But otherwise, I recommend the place. I had the pork with onions which was amazing!!

  • Pros: Pork and Onions
  • Cons: Black Beans

The Details on Las Palmeras

Place Categories:

  • great atlanta food
  • most authentic cuban food
  • great friendly staff
  • really good mall cuban place
  • authentic little cuban restaurant
  • comfortable service
  • not recommend restaurant
  • not bad great atmosphere
  • not bad prices
  • super friendly servers
  • great outdoor seating
  • already loved wonderful discovery
  • nice outdoor patio
  • pricey entrees
  • favorite dish
  • all enjoyed meal
  • not overpriced wine
  • nice cubanstyled tables
  • nice chairs
  • slow pork
  • bad nothing
  • friendly waitstaff
  • good plantains
  • liked rustic nature
  • not good black beans

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