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Bella Cuba

3930 South Bristol Street, #114, Santa Ana, CA 9270
714-280-2534
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Ranked #44 of 365 restaurants in Santa Ana
Cuisines: Cuban
Most recent review
- 7 May 2013
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Denver, Colorado
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20 reviews 20 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I was in Santa Ana and LA on business. Went looking for good food and read about this location. Here is what I will tell you...fantastic and spoiling all other cuban food even our favorite place back in Denver! If you enjoy Cuban food this place will not disappoint you by any stretch! Flavors are intense and explosive!

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Huntington Beach, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

I will only give it one star because the other people in my party sought the food was ok. Starting with the $20.00 per pitcher for sangria which had three quarters ice it only got worse from there. I am extremely familiar with Cuban food and the flavors, seasonings and overall presentation was not up to par. Our waiter must... More

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Euless
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Great arroz/moros, platanos, yuca frica, and all that good stuff from a real Cuban homemade food.... and the price is great! situated in Santa Ana, CA a few miles from Disneyland, we found a great place, great people, and a friendly environment. You can't pass the flan or the tres leches! for a Cuban cuisine, far from home, the best!.

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Lake Forest, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

A friend from work recommended this place. Great food, good prices, BIG portions. The plantains were awesome and the Arroz con Pollo was better. Try it out. It won't disappoint. I gave it Four stars because I've only been there once. Will definitely be coming back to try something new.

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Seattle, WA
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44 reviews 44 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

I'm not an expert on cuban food, but I really enjoyed our meal here. My boyfriend had the roast chicken, while I had the roast pork. Both plates were HUGE. Save room for dessert - we didn't, but they all sounded and looked so good!

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Newport Beach, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

My wife, neighbors, and I found this restaurat a couple of weeks ago. The food and service was great. We had been looking for another Cuban restaurant closer to our home in Newport Beach - the closest one is Felix in the Orange Circle which is really good also and highly recommended. We have visited Bella Cuba again this past... More

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O.C., California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

If you are truly craving Cuban food then Bella Cuba is the restaurant to visit. From what I hear it opened up in October of 2011. I have been to this restaurant twice and have been pleased with the food. It is a bit noisy, ok, very noisy and depending on the waiter, you feel a bit rushed. If you... More

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Orange County CA
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79 reviews 79 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

We have loved Versailles in Los Angeles for years, and prayed they would open a branch in Orange County. Finally, two long-time Versailles employees have opened Bella Cuba. We only had the garlic chicken, and it is at least as good as Versailles. The plantains are even better than Versailles. Our friends had other dishes and raved as well. They... More

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Tustin, California
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49 reviews 49 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Last night, I visited the restaurant with my family. I am always looking for Cubans restaurants since I was born there and carry the culture in my veins. Prior to the opening of Bella Cuba, “Felix” in the Circle of Orange was the only Cuban restaurant that has survived in Orange County, and not because the authenticity of the food.... More

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Oregon
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78 reviews 78 reviews
68 restaurant reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

Started with avocado and onion salad....perfect produce and onion was thinly sliced the way it's supposed to be. Had fried yuca with a delicious citrus vinegrette for dipping. Next was the roast pork.....an excellent cut...not fatty at all. The pork was crusted to perfection, was savory and very tender and moist. Their fried plantains were done just right, and their... More

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