Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN
For Cuban in Minneapolis–St. Paul, the local food press points to El Cubano, Victor's 1959 Cafe, and Guava's Cuban Cafe. Picks from Minnesota Star Tribune, updated July 2026.
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El Cubano · West St. Paul
El Cubano is a compact West St. Paul restaurant devoted to Cuban sandwiches and homestyle plates. A 2026 Minnesota Star Tribune profile describes the Dodd Road kitchen's pressed sandwiches, roast pork and other Cuban staples while confirming its current fixed address. The counter service setup keeps the menu direct, with sandwiches and daily dishes carrying the operation rather than an oversized pan Latin menu.
Victor's 1959 Cafe · Kingfield
Victor's 1959 Cafe fills a small Grand Avenue house with Cuban breakfast, sandwiches and hearty plates. Minnesota Star Tribune food writers have highlighted the restaurant's cooking at its longtime Kingfield address, where the menu moves from eggs and pressed bread to roast pork and beans. A 2026 ownership change kept the restaurant operating, preserving the familiar name and Cuban focus.
Guava's Cuban Cafe · Nokomis
Guavas Cuban Cafe serves Cubanos, lechon, pastelitos and other Cuban comfort food from a bright Chicago Avenue dining room. Minnesota Star Tribune food coverage profiles those dishes at the current Nokomis address, and the restaurant's live site corroborates ongoing service. The menu supports either a quick pressed sandwich or a fuller plate built around slow cooked pork, rice, beans and plantains.
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