(818) 545-8613

1701 Victory Blvd
Glendale, CA 91201 34.1613 -118.3002

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Neighborhood: Riverside Rancho

Last updated 6.15.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Cuban

ambiance
95.83000183105469% positive
  1. “love the food at MAMBO's as well as the atmosphere.”
  2. “In fact, I feel sorry for the person who fails to have the full Mambo's outing -- good food, good ambiance, good interaction with the awesome staff, all at a great price -- and I suggest giving the joint another shot.”
  3. “Cozy atmosphere, great food!”
  4. “The food is consistently good, is always served with a smile, and the ambience is energizing and fun.”
food quality
94.44000244140625% positive
  1. “love the food at MAMBO's as well as the atmosphere.”
  2. “In fact, I feel sorry for the person who fails to have the full Mambo's outing -- good food, good ambiance, good interaction with the awesome staff, all at a great price -- and I suggest giving the joint another shot.”
  3. “If you want authentic Cuban food in Burbank, this is the best you'll get.”
  4. “Everything is delicious, which is why I have no exact recommendations.”
  5. “Excellent food!”
  6. “The food is consistently good, is always served with a smile, and the ambience is energizing and fun.”
  7. “The acoustics are a bit loud, but that's only because it's always full, but that's because all the food is EXCELLENT!”
  8. “can't imagine that I would actually eat Cuban food again (after a bad taste at another restaurant).”
  9. “Good food”
  10. “good food”
  11. “You'll spot a few famous people there, but with respect to everybody's privacy, we're all just enjoying the good food.”
  12. “Get the appetizer plate for a taste of everything - and it's not on the menu, but the chicken fajitas are delicious.”
  13. “This place has nice food and the price is reasonable.”
  14. “Not only is the food absolutely fabulous, the service is just beyond lovely.”
  15. “Mojitos are tasty, the music is excellent and the waitresses are great.”
  16. “Mambos has all my favorite Cuban dishes and more.”
  17. “But this joint's really good, not the usual fruit and sweet juices running through your rice or meat (such a turn off).”
  18. “The Carib-Bean salad was very yummy.”
  19. “If you love shredded juicy roast pork, plantains, black beans and rice, this is the place to be.”
  20. “They make a nice rice pudding (Arroz con Leche) and Flan.”
  21. “Cozy atmosphere, great food!”
  22. “So, the moral of the story, good food and you'll get good service if you behave.”
  23. “This is your place to find EXCELLENT Cuban food.”
  24. “Great food!”
  25. “Great Cuban food!”
  26. “answered, "Yes the chicken was good but the steak had an old taste to it”
  27. “The food is reasonable priced and the service is great.”
  28. “have never had a bad meal there or a bad experience with the staff or owners.”
  29. “This place has some great Cuban food!”
  30. “The breast of chicken steak and the mambo chicken were good.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Everything on the menu is excellent and the prices are extremely reasonable by L.A. standards.”
  2. “Get the appetizer plate for a taste of everything - and it's not on the menu, but the chicken fajitas are delicious.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Otherwise, it's a great place!”
return potential
0.0% positive
  1. “will never go back there and I will never recommend the place no matter how desperate a person may be.”
service
93.33000183105469% positive
  1. “You'll spot a few famous people there, but with respect to everybody's privacy, we're all just enjoying the good food.”
  2. “So, the moral of the story, good food and you'll get good service if you behave.”
  3. “The food is reasonable priced and the service is great.”
  4. “You come in, seat yourself and are immediately greeted by the very friendly staff.”
  5. “In fact, I feel sorry for the person who fails to have the full Mambo's outing -- good food, good ambiance, good interaction with the awesome staff, all at a great price -- and I suggest giving the joint another shot.”
  6. “have never had a bad meal there or a bad experience with the staff or owners.”
  7. “The staff is friendly but if you plan on having lunch on a weekday, make sure to get there early!”
  8. “Not only is the food absolutely fabulous, the service is just beyond lovely.”
  9. “The staff is helpful and friendly.”
  10. “Mojitos are tasty, the music is excellent and the waitresses are great.”
value
95.83000183105469% positive
  1. “In fact, I feel sorry for the person who fails to have the full Mambo's outing -- good food, good ambiance, good interaction with the awesome staff, all at a great price -- and I suggest giving the joint another shot.”
  2. “And the prices are great.”
  3. “Everything on the menu is excellent and the prices are extremely reasonable by L.A. standards.”
  4. “This place has nice food and the price is reasonable.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/05/10

Best Authentic Cuban Food!

by thirdgear at Citysearch

Mambos has all my favorite Cuban dishes and more.

I love the breaded Chicken (Pollo Empanizado), Shredded Beef (Ropa Vieja) and Garlic Shrimp (Camarones al Ajillo).

Home made Tamales (pork or vegetable), Empanadas, Croquetas, papa rellena and Yuca Frita are all favorites of mine and they do them right.

Great selection of drinks. They have the Cuban sodas that I grew up drinking, Malta, Materva, Iron Beer and Jupina.

They also have dr pepper and root beer on tap.

Save room for desert!

They make a nice rice pudding (Arroz con Leche) and Flan.

Finish off with a cuban espresso or cafe con leche.

A+ Service!

The staff is helpful and friendly. And the prices are great.

Tuesday nights is music night.

A live band really makes Mambos, "The Place To Be!"

Make it a point to check this place out. Enjoy!

  • Pros: Great Food, Drinks, Music and Service
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/08/09

Excellent food!

by Wiseshopper at Citysearch

This is your place to find EXCELLENT Cuban food. If you love shredded juicy roast pork, plantains, black beans and rice, this is the place to be... come here for the food and service. It's not a quiet place. The acoustics are a bit loud, but that's only because it's always full, but that's because all the food is EXCELLENT!

  • Pros: Best salmon or roast pork
  • Cons: Decor and Noise level
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/02/09

this place will get busy soon

by matrickz at Citysearch

Guy Fieri will have this place on the show soon so expect it to get busy. I imagine that since he has it on the show it is worth 5 stars.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/01/08

One of My Faves!

by 1mikkib at Citysearch

Mambo's is one of my fave places ever. Not only is the food absolutely fabulous, the service is just beyond lovely. I have never had a bad meal there or a bad experience with the staff or owners. In fact, I feel sorry for the person who fails to have the full Mambo's outing -- good food, good ambiance, good interaction with the awesome staff, all at a great price -- and I suggest giving the joint another shot. I'm a frugal foodie and I can't recommend this place more highly. I think I'l go there right now!

1 Star Rating: Poor

09/02/08

Replace this place with Porto's. Boycott Mambos for unprofessionalism! Read Below! No lie!

by restaurantshatecutomers at Citysearch

I had a similar experience as Hyperspin. When my sandwich arrived, it was cold and not pressed. They took it back to the kitchen. Instead of making a proper one, they overpressed the first one. It wasn't really even a sandwich anymore. Unprofessional & cheap of them! When I asked for a new one, the male owner did the same thing. He grabbed the plate away and told me never to return. His pride gets the best of him. He embarassed me and humilated me in front of other patrons. It was undeserved and uncalled for. Now, I have found other places to get a better priced and tasing medionoche anyway. I will never go back there and I will never recommend the place no matter how desperate a person may be. I even tried to deal with the Business advocacy organization (you know which one) about it, but to no avail. Hey you guys - just go to Porto's in Glendale or Burbank when you want cuban. Ban this place and these crazies owners for life. Don't let them get away with treating cutomers so poorly! Good riddance!

  • Pros: Nothing good to say about it amymore. Read the review!
  • Cons: Crazy owners who will 86 you whenever they want!

The Details on Mambo's Cafe

Place Categories:

  • good cuban food
  • great price
  • never recommend place
  • love shredded juicy roast pork
  • juicy black beans
  • bad experience
  • juicy rice
  • juicy plantains
  • delicious everything
  • great service
  • cozy atmosphere
  • nice rice pudding
  • never bad meal
  • good breast
  • good chicken
  • bad taste
  • nice arroz con leche
  • delicious chicken fajitas
  • really good joint
  • usually enjoy late lunch
  • favorite cuban dishes
  • great lunch spot
  • good ambiance
  • excellent music
  • friendly staff
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