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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The News & Observer and INDY Week. Updated July 2026.
Casa Restaurant & Rum Bar · Wakefield
Casa Restaurant & Rum Bar, branded by the restaurant as La Casa, continues the Wakefield operation previously known as Casa Cubana. Ropa vieja, croquetas, Cuban sandwiches, cafecito, mofongo, and rum drinks share the menu, reflecting Cuban and Puerto Rican influences. Recurring salsa lessons and social dancing turn the large room into a community gathering place after dinner service begins.
Carmen's Cuban Cafe & Lounge · Morrisville
Carmen's Cuban Cafe & Lounge serves classics such as ropa vieja, lechon asado, vaca frita, maduros, Cuban sandwiches, and flan in a spacious Morrisville dining room. Mojitos, music, and dancing extend the restaurant beyond a lunch stop. Its location near the airport has helped make it a durable meeting point for the Triangle's Cuban community.