El Criollo Cuban Bar & Grill

"The food at El Criollo Cuban Bar and Grill is beyond incredible! Behind the scenes, Mom infuses every dish with love, resulting in the most mouthwatering Cuban cuisine you'll ever taste. Words can't describe how delicious it truly is!" And don't miss out on the perfectly mixed and incredibly tasty mojitos! WOW!! Delicious.

Hurry over to this hidden gem in the small strip mall in Burbank (across from Costco) it's an experience you won't want to miss!

This is not my first time. I was here pre- pandemic when they had dj nights and live bands. But it was my first time post pandemic. At the moment, they are not hosting dj nights or live bands. But it's ok because we came for some mojitos. We found out it was buy 2 for the price of one. I ordered a coconut and mango mojito. It was delicious. The second one was even better. I love Cuban food. I grew up eating it in my town back in NJ. I ordered a shrimp al ajillo with congrí (black beans and rice combined) with maduros. It was yummy. We had some yucca fries, flan, espresso, rabo encendido with white rice and black beans. I loved the food. I also love the atmosphere. Order ahead if you're impatient. We took our time with our drinks and meals. We were treated well. I hope to be back before I have to go back home to Ohio.

Great beer, great food, great bread, great family restaurant.

Qué sabroso! The food here is amazing, the service spectacular and the hospitality wonderful. We felt like we were eating a home-cooked meal because the food and generosity was filled with love. We shared the ropa vieja with white rice and beans, and plantains, and the pechuga de pollo a la plancha (with mojo de ajo - a garlic sauce!) with Moro rice and plantains. I also had a glass of the Cabernet Sauvignon which was really good for a house wine! We got to meet the cook who was so sweet. We’ll definitely be back again!

The staff is always super friendly and the food is soooo amazing. Everything and anything that you get is delicious, but our favorites are the Lomo saltado and Ropa Vieja. The empanadas and potato balls are great too!!

Terrific, ordered the garlic half chicken, absolutely awesome. My friend, a Venezuelan, had the ox tail, he went nuts! Loved it. And he is very picky about Cuban food.

Vegetarian tazon was absolutely delicious and so filling. Great place for Cuban food. A must try when in Burbank.

The owner and waitress are very nice. Good service and delicious food

Amazingly delish. First time here and it was great. And the service was awesome. From the minute u arrive to the minute u leave. Alberto was very attentive and suggested my chicken plate. Great Choice. Thank you.

Love The Cuisine And Mojitos. Went To The Original One For The First Time When I Was 15. 😋👍

amazing customer service and the food is actually incredible! made with love. very authentic cuban food, trust me i’m from miami. this is legit :) 🙏🏽😘

Rabo encendido, hands down the best I've ever had. The masitas, the empanadas, Lomo saltado are all excellent choices as well.

Authentic Cuban cuisine, lovely peaceful atmosphere, great customer service, large portions. Very satisfied with our visit.

Great home made Cuban food! Most awesome service! Totally bilingual !!

Place was amazing 🥰 Their ropa vieja was to die for! Staff was very friendly. The place was very clean as well.

Good food and great customer service!

The best Cuban food I have ever ate. Their oxe tails are fire. Recommend going here if you haven't.

The food is always good, and it's one of the few Cuban restaurants in the area. I've been going to El Criollo for decades, and this is the third location I've followed them to. The owners, William and Niurca have always been very personable and make you feel at home. I highly recommend it.

Me and my friends had a great time. Awesome food and drinks followed by some fun dancing. And our waitress, Liz, was probably the friendliest and most accommodating waiters we've ever had. Can't wait to return!

This is the first time I visit This Cuban restaurant. I will come back. We were three at the table. My girlfriend ask for
Milanesa, her mom asked for “palomilla steak (sirloin) and for me lomo saltado. Al plates were Yummy. WOW!