CAÑA Cuban Parlor & Cafe in Oakland

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  FLUID Oakland

  :: 31 December 2022 17:36:56

  From what I know since the early 90s, this is the 3rd restaurant in Oakland; Caña has been my all time favorite and, lucky for me, plantanos maduros have always been on the menu! We tried to order a bit of everything because it’s all so delicious! There’s plenty of vegetarian dishes as well. Delicious food….. yet, wait, there’s more! We were greeted with “above and beyond” service when we changed tables due to our growing party of friends, along with special seating needs. Congratulations to Caña for continuing success!! *Wheelchair friendly*

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  ajani jimenez

  :: 12 December 2022 23:07:41

  The food is awesome and the servers are great but the other people there are pretty douchey. Not anybodies fault but I always want better company

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  Zak Taylor

  :: 18 November 2022 04:55:34

  I didn't quite know what to expect, yet overall the food is excellent. Pre-pandemic, whenever I walked by this place, it was vibrant with an overflow of patrons, loud music, and lots of conviviality; a true Cuban atmosphere. It was a bit more subdued when I visited. Only the cafe portion was open yet I had ordered for pickup online. All went smoothly and I like the convenience of paying in advance The order wasn't quite ready when I arrived at the designated time, but shortly thereafter. Also, the expected text alert that the order is ready arrived at 5:04am. A bit of a glitch. I ordered the following- Jerk Grilled Chicken Wings: they were just OK, and didn't have the punch of spice I expect from Jerk Caribbean food. The side of blue cheese dressing was ordinary. The wings were cooked well and meaty. Bistec Encebollado: a ribeye steak that I ordered medium rare. It was perfect, a nice cut and succulent. The potatoes and onions with it were great, tasty and cooked perfectly. A very good dish. Empanada Pollo: the online menu only has beef but I saw another menu with chicken. I requested chicken and got it! The empanadas are large and full of meat and flavor. Some of the best I've had in the Bay Area. Comes with a nice cilantro sauce. Arroz Con Pollo Fricassee: absolutely delicious and a standout entree. The chicken is plentiful and falls off the bone tender. The rice was flavored and incredibly good. Tostones con Mojo: fried plantains that exude flavor and quite tasty. They come with a fresh and light dipping sauce. The consistency, however, was a bit too crunchy for my taste. Grilled Pan Cubano: I was curious about Cuban bread and it was fresh and large cuts that had indeed been grilled with a light spice rub. It is good. New Havana Salad: very fresh and full of greens and special extras, like black beans, mango, tomato, slivers of manchego, and banana (plantains perhaps?) The dressing was delicious and had a fruity taste. I just wish they would tear the greens down some as you get huge pieces of leaves to eat...ok, get a knife to eat it! Not everyone in the kitchen was fully masked but those dealing with the public were. I feel for those working in restaurants these days, it's tough. TIP WELL! Overall, it was great and I would gladly return for more. Cuban food is hard to find. See all photos from Tom B. for CANA Cuban Parlor & Cafe Lashannda W. Daly City, CA 349233 10/26/2022 Excellent menu! Food taste amazing, awesome vibes with feel good music. Best time to go is weekends because of the live band - don't want to miss out! In the move for good meal and live band go to CANA! Jamie J. Menlo Park, CA 1124 10/15/2022 Went to here to catch up with an old advisor over some drinks and appetizers. The camarones enchilados, empanadas pollo and platanos maduros were my favorites. Rene C.Elite 2022 San Francisco, CA 78123199

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  Josephine Roberts

  :: 01 June 2022 23:03:01

  We are huge Cuban food fans and this was our first time trying this spot. Jerk chicken and fried chicken were great. Unfortunately, the sides were cold and our mango slaw not only was rotten and fermented, but it had a dead bug in it. Pretty disappointed after spending 50 bucks on dinner.

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  RB

  :: 11 August 2019 22:38:32

  First time visiting CANA Cuban Parlor & Cafe in Oakland and it was a good experience. CANA is located on the northbound side of Lake Merritt not to far from the Grand Lake Theater. CANA Cuban Parlor and Cafe, just as it sounds in the name is a restaurant inspired by Cuban dishes, culture, folklore, and spirit. The Cafe sears around 50 folks comfortably and serves authentic Latin America inspired dishes for those with varying palettes. There are two large flat screen tv’s that stream sports, a decent size bar, friendly staff, and on Sunday’s live music. If you ever visit on Sunday, it’s nicknamed “Sunday Funday,” because of the live music, encouraged salsa dancing, and unique menu catered to the Sunday audience. There is a brunch menu available from open until 3:00 pm, a specialized drink menu, and Sunday specific dishes. Today, my wife order the Salmon and I got the Havana Salad with grilled chicken. The salad was great and I’d definitely recommend trying it. Good spot for a casual date or brunch with friends/colleagues! My only complaint is that our food took entire too long to come from the kitchen and our waitperson was friendly but a bit absent minded. Had to remind him about silverware and he forgot to bring my wife her mimosa.