Las Palmeras

23 reviews

Hidden in a Midtown neighborhood, this low-priced Cuban restaurant is well worth seeking out.

(404) 381-1148

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

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Neighborhoods: Northeast, Northeast, Midtown

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

Sat 12pm-9:45pm

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Las Palmeras

Last updated 8.10.09

What People Are Saying About Las Palmeras

The Owner

Las Palmeras

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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.

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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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User Reviews (23)

11/02/09

In love with this place

by Gemini82 at Citysearch

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 !

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05/20/09

Not so much Cuban

by Matanzero at Citysearch

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,

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06/23/08

Good Food. Doesn't feel Cuban

by GuapoJoe at Citysearch

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!!