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Cuba Libre

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4.5 of 5 stars 162 ratings
162 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#50 of 1,647 restaurants in Philadelphia
  • Cuisines: Caribbean, Cuban
  • Average price*: $ 40
  • Address: 10 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Phone:  (215) 627-0666
  • Fax:  (215) 627-6193
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Reviews of Cuba Libre

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 19, 2008

Really classy joint with scrumptious food. more

4 of 5 stars
Pennsylvania
Oct 8, 2008

Located in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood, this restaurant definitely caters to the tourist. The over the top decors makes you feel like you've stepped onto some sort of movie set, but, it's definitely a fun place. I went with a friend while on a girls weekend and we enjoyed mojitos at the bar. We weren't really hungry so we asked... more

Sep 22, 2008

We can't wait to go back & try the one in Atlantic City (we never went there but it has been recommended to us by a family member which is why we chose to eat at this location). We had reservations and were seated right away. The food was great, we both had apps (ribs were outstanding), dinner (paella &... more

3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 7, 2008

Just go for the mojitos... more

3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 7, 2008

The food is amazing! The pressed bread with the mango butter is divine. I will highly recommend the guava short ribs. It can be a little noisy, but the sunday brinch is quiter. However the service can be a hit and miss. more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 2, 2008

I miss you, Cuba Libre. Their mojitos are -I kid you not- a MIRACLE in Philadelphia. If you go, you must splurge on a mojito! more

5 of 5 stars
Burlington, NJ
Aug 31, 2008

What a great restaurant to visit. We walked by it on our way to another favorite restaurant of ours, and was struck interior of Cuba Libre - you feel as if you just stepped into Cuba. The food is delightfully different and delicious. My son had the slightly hot Arroz con Pollo - a dish of saffron rice, chicken, mushrooms... more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 9, 2008

cool restaurant interior, and really good food more

3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 27, 2008

Decent. The interior reminds me of a Disney set. more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 18, 2008

Good food. more

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Cuba Libre Address

10 S Second St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel: (215) 627-0666 Fax: (215) 627-6193
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.