Cuba de Ayer

Name: Cuba de Ayer
Address: 15446 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD, United States, 20866
Telephone: (301) 476-9622
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1381 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin / Spanish

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Come enjoy the tropical tastes of Cuba! Authentic home style Cuban cuisine where our customers feel as though they are eating home cooked meals that would be found in Grandma's kitchen. Cuba de Ayer is an ideal escape for a delicious cup of Cuban coffee, a Cuban grilled sandwich, followed up by something sweet like a slice of tres leches cake. mmm.... Bring your friends, family or come alone-strangers are simply friends we've yet to meet.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish, Cuban, Caribbean
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(301) 476-9622
Website
http://www.cubadeayerrestaurant.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Mayra Lopez
Catering
We do Catering and delivery for large groups of 20 to 500 or more <br />please call and ask for Guillermo Bustamante
Private party facilities
Our Semi Private rooms can provide from 30 to 50 guests.

Location
15446 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866
Neighbourhood
Silver Spring
Cross Street
Route 198 & Route 29
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Pan con Mantequilla O' Ajo*US$3.29
Sliced bread toasted with butter or garlic sauce
Croquetas de Jamon*US$6.99
(4) Ham croquettes
Papa Rellena*US$5.99
(1) Stuffed potato with beef lightly breaded
Empanadas*US$12.99
Beef, chicken, guava & cheese, or cheese
Combinacion*US$12.99
A sampler platter of roasted pork, croquettes, fried yuca
Tostones Relleno
(3) Stuffed fried green plantains with ground beef
- Ground BeefUS$12.99
- Ropa ViejaUS$13.99
Tostones Rellenos with CamaronesUS$15.99
Camarones al AjilloUS$14.99
(5) Shrimp in lemon garlic sauce
Camarones en AguacateUS$17.99
(6) Large shrimp sautéed in our very own lemon garlic sauce drizzled over fresh avocado

Soups & Salads

Sopa de Pollo*US$14.99
Homemade chicken soup (bowl)
Sopa de Res*US$16.99
Traditional Cuban style beef soup slow cooked with yuca, plantains, corn and potatoes
House SaladUS$10.99
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, radish, green and red peppers
Grilled Chicken SaladUS$16.99
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, radish, green peppers, red peppers, and grilled marinated chicken
Spinach Avocado SaladUS$12.99
Organic baby spinach tossed in our very own garlic vinaigrette dressing mixed with avocado, sliced red onions, cherry tomatoes, red and green peppers

Main Entrees

Most main entrees are served with a choice of white rice and black beans (substitute red beans for $1.75) or moros y cristianos and with a choice of maduros or tostones unless otherwise indicated. **Note: black beans (available vegetarian) red beans and moros y cristianos are cooked with pork

Meat

Bistec PalomillaUS$22.99
Marinated Cuban style steak, thinly sliced, sautéed with onions
Bistec Empanizado*US$21.99
Seasoned breaded top sirloin steak, thinly sliced and fried
Bistec SalteadoUS$21.99
Thinly sliced pieces of marinated steak, cooked with sautéed onions, green peppers & red peppers
Churrasco CubanoUS$26.99
Charbroiled flap steak marinated in apple cider, parsley, fresh garlic, and Cuban seasonings
Ropa ViejaUS$20.99
A delicious typical Cuban entreé. Shredded beef in a Cuban tomato-based sauce with garlic, onions, red and green peppers
Vaca FritaUS$19.99
Shredded flank steak, pan-fried with onions, garlic and lemon
BolicheUS$19.99
Tender eye round, slowly roasted, draped in a savory gravy of its own sauce of tomatoes, onions, and garlic
PicadilloUS$18.99
Cuban style seasoned ground beef cooked with green olives, raisins, potatoes, and (non-spicy) spices
Rabo EncendidoUS$25.99
Our delicious oxtail cooked in our tomato-based creole sauce with burgundy wine and a hint of spice

Pork

Masitas de Puerco FritasUS$19.99
Fried marinated morsels of pork
PernilUS$19.99
Pernil traditional Cuban roasted pork, marinated with bitter orange juice, lemon juice, garlic and pepper, dressed with onions
Lechon AsadoUS$19.99
Cuban roasted pork marinated in "mojo criollo" (citrus marinade) dressed with onions
Chuletas de PuercoUS$19.99
Marinated pork chops with sautéed onions

Chicken

Arroz con Pollo (Dark Meat)US$18.99
Yellow rice and chicken served on its bone with choice of plantains
Fricase de Pollo (Dark Meat)US$18.99
Skinless chicken on it's bone cooked with potatoes, white wine, herbs, and green olives
Pollo a la PlanchaUS$18.99
Grilled boneless chicken breast specially seasoned
Pollo Empanizado*US$18.99
Fried breaded boneless chicken breast specially seasoned
Pollo SalteadoUS$19.99
Slices of chicken breast, cooked with sautéed onions, green peppers & red pepper

Seafood

Pargo Frito*US$26.99
Red snapper fish fillet seasoned then lightly breaded and quick fried to a crisp
TruchaUS$24.99
Seasoned rainbow trout cooked on the grill with red and green peppers and onions
Camarones al AjilloUS$24.99
Shrimp in garlic sauce with white rice, side salad, and a choice of plantains
Caribbean SalmonUS$25.99
Salmon fillet dressed with a sauce made of mango chunks, scallions, cilantro, red peppers, and a sweet & spicy sauce
Avocado Salmon*US$25.99
Salmon fillet dressed with a creamy chipotle sauce topped with a pico of avocado, scallions, cilantro, tomatoes and corn
Arroz con MariscosUS$28.99
Savory saffron-flavored yellow rice cooked with fish, scallops and shrimp
Vegetarian Platter**US$17.99
White rice served with black beans, yuca con mojo and maduros

Sandwiches

Sandwich Cubano*US$13.99
Cuban sandwich hot pressed (baguette) with roasted pork, baked ham, swiss cheese, mustard and thin sliced pickle
Pan On Bistec*US$13.99
Thinly sliced marinated steak, grilled with onions served on baguette
Pan con Lechon Asado*US$12.99
Marinated roasted pork grilled with onions, served on baguette
Pan con Pollo Asado*US$12.99
Grilled chicken with lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise served on baguette
Chicken Avocado Sandwich*US$13.99
Breaded chicken breast with onions and avocado slices served on a baguette

Kids Menu

For Kids 12 and under only

Hamburger*US$8.99
Served with french fries
Boneless Chicken Breast PiecesUS$8.99
Fried - Served with french fries
Mini PalomillaUS$11.99
Served with white rice or french fries
Mini Pollo a la PlanchaUS$10.99
Served with White rice or french fries
Boliche BowlUS$8.99
Our tender eye round pieces served with rice, maduro and little beans

Side Orders

Yuca FritaUS$5.99
Fried yuca
Frijoles NegrosUS$3.99
Black beans (available vegetarian)
Frijoles RojosUS$4.49
Red beans
Platanos MadurosUS$5.99
Fried sweet plantains
Moros y CristianosUS$6.99
Mixed and seasoned rice and black beans
Arroz BlancoUS$4.99
White rice
Yuca con Mojo CriolloUS$5.99
Yuca with garlic sauce
TostonesUS$5.99
Fried green plantains
Papas FritasUS$4.99
French fries
House SaucesUS$1.29
Hot sauce, Chimichurri, Mojo, Avocado pico, Caribbean Mango
Side SaladUS$4.99
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and radish
Fresh AsparagusUS$7.99
Sauteed with extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, red onions and red peppers
Side of Steamed BroccoliUS$6.99
Side of AvocadoUS$4.99
Hot Sauce BottleUS$5.59

Desserts

Flan Caramel Vanilla CustardUS$8.99
Tres Leches*US$8.99
Moistly enriched sponge cake topped with meringue, whipped cream and a cherry
Cuban Rum Cake*US$7.99
Sponge cake with Bacardi Rum glaze
Cheesecake*US$7.49
Guava Topped Cheesecake*US$7.99
Guava Shells with White CheeseUS$6.99
Chocolate Fudge Cake*US$7.99

Beverages

Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Sweet Iced Tea
Brewed Iced TeaUS$3.29
unsweetened
Materva, JupiñaUS$3.99
Pineapple soda, Malta*
JuicesUS$3.99
Apple, cranberry, pineapple, orange
Tropical Fruit JuiceUS$4.89
Mango, guava, strawberry/banana, coconut
Batido de MameyUS$5.89
Our traditional Cuban shake made of tropical mamey fruit, milk and sugar
Batido de MangoUS$5.89
Our traditional Cuban shake made of mango fruit, milk and sugar
Acqua Panna Water
Italian natural spring water
- SmallUS$3.00
- LiterUS$6.00
St Pellegrino Italian
Sparkling natural mineral water
- SmallUS$3.00
- LiterUS$6.00
Regular CoffeeUS$3.49
Hot TeaUS$3.49
EspressoUS$3.29
Cuban coffee (served unsweetened)
Cafecito CubanoUS$3.99
Cubano-cuban espresso (sweetened)
Double Cafecito CubanoUS$5.99
Café con LecheUS$4.99
Cuban espresso served with hot milk
CortaditoUS$3.99
Espresso served with steamed milk on side
Cuban Iced CoffeeUS$5.99
Double espresso shot over condensed milk, topped with whipped cream and a chocolate drizzle
MilkUS$3.29
Chocolate MilkUS$3.29

What 1,381 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cuba de Ayer offers an authentic Cuban dining experience with "excellent food, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious mojitos" and flavorful dishes like the Rabo Encendido. The charming decor and attentive staff create a welcoming environment, making it a popular choice for celebrations and casual dining alike. Highly recommended!

1,381 Reviews

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k9krew
Baltimore
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again, delicious food and excellent service. And the staff serenaded me for my birthday. It was lovely. Will be back again and again and again.
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John
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The team did an excellent job celebrating my wife and daughter’s birthdays.
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Ramiro
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and the food is do good. I truly enjoy bringing friends to Cuba de Ayer. The Boliche was tender and tasty. And the Ropa Vieja was truly authentic. The pernil was so tasty that the seasoning can truly come through every bite. Looking forward to my next visit.
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steven and Maribel
Washington DC
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This our go to spot We love the Patron margaritas Food is consistent
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p
patrick
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Empanadas light , full of chicken and guava cheese lovely
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VaniaA
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I will definitely return! I took my husband for his birthday, and the waitress came with a candle on his dessert. It was a nice surprise. Thanks!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first time doing dinner and it was amazing. The ambience was great and the quality of the food and drinks was outstanding. I heard it gets packed on the weekends and I am glad I made a reservation. Outside of the amazing food quality, I appreciated the customer service. I have a food allergy and was accommodated without compromising the quality of the meal. I will be returning!
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TraShawn
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous Cuban restaurant with great food! We will be back!
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Jeanne
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food and the entire experience. Yum! Excellent.
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Daniel
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cuba de Ayer has been our go to place for celebrations and birthdays for a number of years now. The food is always excellent and the service is always friendly. I tend to stick to my favorites like vaca frita and oxtail in a savory tomato sauce, but everything that I have tried has been excellent and everything that other people in my parties have tried has been excellent as well. Prices have risen a bit, but are still reasonable and are way cheaper than the competition in Silver Spring. Portions are ample. At peak times, service can be a little slow, but the waiters are always attentive and know that you are there. As far as I am concerned, Cuba de Ayer is and remains the best Cuban restaurant in the DMV. Portions are ample
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FAQs

Cuba de Ayer does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Cuba de Ayer also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 476-9622.

Cuba de Ayer is rated 4.8 stars by 1381 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

15446 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866

Additional information

Cross Street
Route 198 & Route 29
Neighbourhood
Silver Spring
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish, Cuban, Caribbean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mayra Lopez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cubadeayerrestaurant.net/
Phone number
(301) 476-9622
Catering
We do Catering and delivery for large groups of 20 to 500 or more <br />please call and ask for Guillermo Bustamante
Private party facilities
Our Semi Private rooms can provide from 30 to 50 guests.

Featured in

100 Washington, D.C. Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Cuba de Ayer

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Washington, D.C. Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Caribbean Salmon

Avocado Salmon

Empanadas

Appetizers

Pan con Mantequilla O' Ajo*US$3.29

Croquetas de Jamon*US$6.99

Papa Rellena*US$5.99

Empanadas*US$12.99

Combinacion*US$12.99

Tostones Relleno

Tostones Rellenos with CamaronesUS$15.99

Camarones al AjilloUS$14.99

Camarones en AguacateUS$17.99

Soups & Salads

Sopa de Pollo*US$14.99

Sopa de Res*US$16.99

House SaladUS$10.99

Grilled Chicken SaladUS$16.99

Spinach Avocado SaladUS$12.99

Main Entrees

Meat

Bistec PalomillaUS$22.99

Bistec Empanizado*US$21.99

Bistec SalteadoUS$21.99

Churrasco CubanoUS$26.99

Ropa ViejaUS$20.99

Vaca FritaUS$19.99

BolicheUS$19.99

PicadilloUS$18.99

Rabo EncendidoUS$25.99

Pork

Masitas de Puerco FritasUS$19.99

PernilUS$19.99

Lechon AsadoUS$19.99

Chuletas de PuercoUS$19.99

Chicken

Arroz con Pollo (Dark Meat)US$18.99

Fricase de Pollo (Dark Meat)US$18.99

Pollo a la PlanchaUS$18.99

Pollo Empanizado*US$18.99

Pollo SalteadoUS$19.99

Seafood

Pargo Frito*US$26.99

TruchaUS$24.99

Camarones al AjilloUS$24.99

Caribbean SalmonUS$25.99

Avocado Salmon*US$25.99

Arroz con MariscosUS$28.99

Vegetarian Platter**US$17.99

Sandwiches

Sandwich Cubano*US$13.99

Pan On Bistec*US$13.99

Pan con Lechon Asado*US$12.99

Pan con Pollo Asado*US$12.99

Chicken Avocado Sandwich*US$13.99

Kids Menu

Hamburger*US$8.99

Boneless Chicken Breast PiecesUS$8.99

Mini PalomillaUS$11.99

Mini Pollo a la PlanchaUS$10.99

Boliche BowlUS$8.99

Side Orders

Yuca FritaUS$5.99

Frijoles NegrosUS$3.99

Frijoles RojosUS$4.49

Platanos MadurosUS$5.99

Moros y CristianosUS$6.99

Arroz BlancoUS$4.99

Yuca con Mojo CriolloUS$5.99

TostonesUS$5.99

Papas FritasUS$4.99

House SaucesUS$1.29

Side SaladUS$4.99

Fresh AsparagusUS$7.99

Side of Steamed BroccoliUS$6.99