La Guarida Cubana

If you want auténtico Cuban/Caribbean homestyle food, this is a little gem on East Colfax. And I do mean little because the restaurant is tiny and bare bones but don't let that stop you! (Someone told me they deliver, so potential problem solved if you live in the area.) We had the Cuban sandwich, habanero soup and daily special. I was with someone from the Caribbean who thought it all deliciously reminded him of home! But remember, things move a different pace in Cuba so slow l down and take in the experience :)

Aye de mi! Que suerte!?!  I doubt anyone has ever found themselves on East Colfax with a little time to kill and thought: "Lucky me!" But, low and behold, that was me today. Finding La Guardia Cubana on my Yelp app was the reason for my good fortune.

Why? How about the BEST CUBAN SANDWICH I've ever had? I have been chasing the golden unicorn of finding a great Cuban sandwich ever since a magical Spring Break in Miami, where each day included one of these chased with a cuban coffee (or 5...Hey, the clubs go until the morning and we had to find a way to stay awake!)

I had almost forgotten why I was drawn to Cuban sandwiches. I knew I loved them once, but until today, I forgot just how good they can be.

Their Cuban bread is buttery and chewy with just the right amount of crunch. Inside, you'll find moist pork, thinly sliced ham, yellow mustard and pickles. Muy bien!

I love La Guardia's Cuban, con todo mi Corazón!

Our first visit to the newest Cuban restaurant in Denver area. The place is quite small, only about 6 tables but don't let that stop you. Full menu of Cuban food, and a few of their own creations. The wait for the food was a bit long I thought, but it was worth it. My friends and I ordered the Steak Sandwich and the ASERA (which was a combo of meats sauteed in spices, very spicy) on cuban bread....wait that was actually good French bread. Still the price and the flavor was authentic. I did have to "add" tomato and lettuce to my steak sandwich, which is usually the norm. The treat was the homemade potato sticks...yummmmm.... The ham croquette was the "goya frozen variety" but well cooked. The delicious HOMEMADE guava and cheese pastelito (pastry) was amazing, served warm as it should be. The cuban coffee, el cafecito, was delicious. The service was OK...nothing spectacular. We'll definitely be back to try a more hearty meal from the menu! This Cuban born Miami girl truly liked it!