La Taza de Cafe
(510) 658-2373
3909 Grand Ave
Oakland,
CA
94610
37.8184
-122.2448
Neighborhood: Grand Lake
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Festive Cuban cafe with live jazz and Latin belly dancing serves 30 different tapas-style dishes plus red and white sangrias.
User Reviews
CarlosSt
April 22, 2009
Tonight my girfriend and I decided to try La Taza de Cafe. I have heard many good things about it, and the idea of going some place that sounded fun and tasty was to hard to resist. But the experiences ended up being memorable for not so good reasons. When we arrived, we were not asked where we would like to be seated, and on this hot day, outside would have been the prefered place, but we were steered to the inside middle room. I had to open the window myself. The waitress was kind, but the service was very slow, and just getting a glass of water or a drink was a major effort for me. I walk with a cane, and I had to get up and find a waitress or busperson to serve us. When we did ask for water from three different people when seated, we never received water. So stars off for service. The food was not up to the price. We had several small plates. Most were bland. The paella was not good at all, the dish lacked any flavor, even with the chorizo. The best item on the menu was the asperagus with ham. Lets give them a star for that dish. The drinks where O.K. but then again you have to get them in a timely manner. The bill with tip came to 120.00. I am giving this one star only to be nice, but I could not recomend this place to anyone. I am sorry for having to say this.
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Anonymous
November 19, 2008
it's weird that there is not wifi here. however, it worths trying here. i had a hot latte in a cold night. it's taste great. these tables and seats were very comfortable. good priced thought.
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August 06, 2007
I know this sounds like sacriledge, but I wish my mother would have cooked Cuban food like this. I know, I know you aren't supposed to badmouth your mom's cooking, but... the Lechon Asado I had at La Taza over the weekend, was the best. Being Cubana, via Miami, I've eaten my share of Lechon Asado. Though I still think my mom's Ropa Vieja was better, it's the idea that there putting a twist on the dishes that is especially appealing. Try the Costillas de Guayaba...smoky, tangy sauce, really Good! Finished with a Cafe Cubano, my central nervous system thanked me. Want to go back on another Saturday to hear the Cuban Son and get a table on the patio this time. Viva La Taza!
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The Extras:
They have live Andalusian bellydance, Flamenco, Cuban Son and Latin jazz as weekly entertainment as well as Friday night dancing and noche tropical salsa lounge.
Where To Sit:
Take a seat under the stars in their patio. They also have a cigar selection outdoors as well.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Live Music
