1928 CUBAN BISTRO

1928 Cuban Bistro Amelia Island

Want to know my hidden gem for authentic Cuban food in Amelia Island?

Check out 1928 Cuban Bistro in Fernandina for flavorful food inspired by a Cuban-American mom whose restaurant is a tribute to her grandparents. They serve authentic traditional Cuban food with a contemporary flair.

And this little restaurant in Fernandina Beach is adorable.

1928 Cuban Bistro sign

1928 Cuban Bistro is decorated in a fresh and tropical way, so it’s a lovely setting for lunch. It makes you feel like you are in a little cafe in the heart of Cuba with all the palm wallpaper and wicker furniture. As an artist, I love the hand-drawn art on the back wall.

1928 Cuban Bistro mural
1928 Cuban Bistro cuban sandwich

The Cuban sandwich at 1928 Cuban Bistro is delicious, but try the medianoche, my favorite, which is a Cuban sandwich on sweet bread. They were out of the ropa vieja the last time I was there, but they have a new sandwich called the La Viejita, which sounds really good.

1928 Cuban Bistro Empanadas

If you want to try a few different items, start with the croquetas. I like the ham, but the chicken ones are good too. They are lightly fried and soft on the inside. I also like the ham and cheese empanadas, but the guava pastries are classic. Whether you need it or not, finish your meal with a banana-Nutella-guava empanada. It’s worth the calories!

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I’ve never been for breakfast at 1928 Cuban Bistro, but I bet the Cuban coffee and pastries are delicious.

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