El Ambia Cubano Cuban Restaurant - Melbourne (FL)

5 /5 Maria Acevedo: We visited El Ambia Cubano Restaurant in downtown Melbourne for the first time today. My husband and I are always on the hunt for authentic Cuban cuisine in the area, and this place definitely caught our eye. It’s got a cute and quaint vibe. We decided to do takeout this time just to sample their menu. We ordered the grilled chicken breast with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains, the ropa vieja with the same sides, and I personally tried their traditional roast pork with congri and boiled yuca. The food was tasty! We noticed they have live music in the evenings, which makes the atmosphere even livelier. We’ll definitely be back to dine in and enjoy the full experience. If you’re looking for a place to get some solid Cuban food, give El Ambia a try!

5 /5 Lisa & Wes Williams: UPDATE: We come every year... very authentic and highly recommended! Original review: Authentic! But they should offer a selection of hot sauces for those wishing it.

5 /5 nick prentice: Stopped in for the first time, and the coffee was beyond what I was expecting to go with an easy 2 egg breakfast. Place has a pretty welcoming vibe.

3 /5 L: I will leave 3 stars, because, even when the food was bad, and our server didn’t manage to bring anything from what we ordered, and they add random things in the bill, maybe thinking that as long as is less than $2 it’s ok for them to charge a “administrative fee “. Basically making me pay for … what? What am i paying for with this money? Anyway, bad food, bad service, stealing from you, but I still give them 3 starts because they stated very clearly their Cuban spirit in the menu and ambience at this place, and I admire that, I was very impressed. While I won’t be coming back and I won’t recommend it to anyone, I won’t discourage anyone that wants to go , unless you are looking for really good food. If you just want something that’s close to be cuban, this place is ok.

5 /5 Yvette B. Reyes: This little treasure is worth the drive for authentic Cuban food and service. We were in town preparing for a Christian retreat with Dare to Love Ministries and in search of great food on a Thursday night. When a friend from the area suggested this restaurant for Cuban food, the Cuban American girls (including me) initially resisted. What a delight and surprise to be able to enjoy delicious, authentic and traditional Cuban food outside of Miami!! Carlos was our server and he was extremely helpful, patient and attentive. 5 star service and excellent recommendations. The roast pork, fish platter, beans, empanadas, and so much more that we sampled tasted home-made and fresh. The traditional Cuban/Spanish music playing in the background created an air of nostalgia for us. Alfredo, the owner, has done a beautiful job with this place and I hear he is a musician there on the weekends. We look forward to returning on a weekend to enjoy the music, food and ambiance.