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  1. Havana

    Cuban

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    Mojitos are the organizing principle at this Cuban restaurant and bar in Walnut Creek, and the menu runs a dozen or so of them, spiked with guava or prickly pear depending on your mood. Floral-print booths line the walls, a long communal table anchors the middle, and the patio fills fast on weekends. The San Francisco Chronicle named it among the best restaurants in Walnut Creek. Come thirsty and order the ropa vieja empanadas while you figure out the rest.

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    One number, weighted & current 62

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    • Ropa vieja empanadas

      “The bubbly ropa vieja empanadas make for a superb appetizer with a smoky, spicy chipotle aioli.”

      San Francisco Chronicle
    • Cuban sandwich

      “The Cuban sandwich is also good for sharing, as it’s cut into bite-size fourths.”

      San Francisco Chronicle
    • Chimichurri steak

      “If you’re in the mood for a whole meal, go with the fittingly charred chimichurri steak, which comes with sweet potato mash and paprika-spiced corn.”

      San Francisco Chronicle

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    Address
    1516 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek, CA · Walnut Creek
    Hours

    Closed now, opens 4 PM

    • Monday 4 PM to 10 PM
    • Tuesday 4 PM to 9 PM
    • Wednesday Today 4 PM to 9 PM
    • Thursday 4 PM to 9 PM
    • Friday 4 PM to 10 PM
    • Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM
    • Sunday 10 AM to 9 PM
    Phone
    925.939.4555
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