Cuban Sampler
La Sombra Lounge

La Sombra Lounge

1000 Collins AveFL 33139, Miami Beach, United States

Full • Kosher • American • Barbecue


"I don’t know where to start. Me and my husband made reservations here for our 1 year anniversary. I did lots of research of the place and wanted to go somewhere special. Upon walking in we weren’t sure if we were in the right spot. There was no hostess station. Staff walked right by us numerous times as if we were invisible. We literally had to go find someone next door at the hotel desk to help us. We were showed to the host. I sd I had a reservation for outside dining. It was raining so they did have some empty seats where others were sitting under the large umbrellas. The host said no you go indoors. I was absolutely so mad but I smiled. She took us to what looked like a back room. It was HORRIBLE! It looked like it should’ve been the employee break room. It was so bad. I wanted to get up and leave but we said we’d make the best of it. It took forever for the waiter to take our order. We started off ordering drinks. He brought my husband drink but not mines. I figured the bar was still making it. We ordered nachos. He set a plate in front of us with only chicken and cheese on it. We asked the waiter doesnt this come with guacamole and sour cream etc? I said I was sure I saw other items included on the menu. He said oh yes and brought it in cups which was fine. I said soooo I ordered a drink and never received it and he literally said “oh you wanted to order it?” Uh that was the entire point of me giving you my drink order. I was so over it. Our experience was so bad from start to finish. The spared no expense for the decor outside but if you have to be seated inside just go elsewhere. It’s almost like you’re in a basement. No music. You’re just sitting there. I wish we had of went elsewhere."

Papi's Cuban

Papi's Cuban

216 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30308-1913, United States

Cuban • Tapas • Caribbean • Sandwiches


"However, when we arrived, my husband was first told by the front desk staff that there was no order under my name. Then, they said it would be ready in two minutes, despite our prior confirmation that it was ready before we left home. After waiting ten minutes, he finally received our food. The biggest disappointment came when we opened the entree containers. It was a chaotic mix of rice, beans, meat, maduros, sauce, and what looked like pico de gallo all jumbled together—it was a total mess (see attached pictures). I hadn’t even wanted a sauce, but the online ordering system required me to select one. I've never encountered a restaurant that combines a side sauce with the food instead of serving it separately. Our kids refused to eat any of it, which is understandable. I was genuinely shocked by how they served the food. I've ordered takeout from Papis many times, and their entrees usually come in divided containers to keep everything separate. Beans are always served in a separate container with their natural juices. This experience was unlike anything I've seen before, and the presentation was definitely unappealing. If you decide to order from the new KSM location, be aware of this issue. I hope this is just a temporary situation and that they will resolve these problems, as the food itself is usually quite good. I will continue to support Papis when I can visit the Ponce/Myrtle location in person, but the KSM location has some serious shortcomings."