Cuba Libre
The lounge formerly known as Tiger Lily packs in a fun Los Feliz crowd with comforting Cuban dishes and cocktails that flow till 2am.
(323) 284-2458
1745 N Vermont Ave
(at Between Hollywood Boulevard & Franklin Avenue)
Los Angeles,
CA
90027
34.1026
-118.2918
Neighborhoods: Los Feliz, Central LA
What People Are Saying About Cuba Libre
The Owner
Cuba Libre
Owner
WE"VE CHANGED...Stop by and visit our newly redecorated relaxed atmosphere and Cuban Cuisine !!! Our web site is under construction but will be up soon. Located 2 blocks north of the famous Hollywood/Vermont intersection, in the Los Feliz. neighborhood. We offer many ways to spend your evenings with Monday comedy club, live Bosa Nova Tue-Thu, Fri-Sat dance club and much more. Regardless of the theme of the night, the inviting atomosphere, Happy Hour and best Mojitos in town will surely make this your new favorite place .
There is no wonder why so many choose to host their private events here. From Yelp.com Los Angeles launch event to ABC's General Hospital holiday party, Tiger Lily is able to cater to all styles and sizes of party. Join the list of impressed and plan your next event with us.
Come and experience why it was voted one of the top 10 lounges on citysearch!
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
Walls splashed in blue and green welcome guests to this vibrant Cuban-inspired hangout. Choose a seat on the breezy front patio, inside at one of the plush leather booths, or enjoy small plates at the intimate back-lit bar. From the kitchen comes enticing Cuban favorites like ropa vieja, stewed beef with rice and beans, and shrimp in garlic and pepper sauce, while the bar whips up specialty drinks like mango mojitos, perfect for cooling down those spicy tropical flavors.
User Reviews
cubbieinla
August 16, 2008
Being Los Feliz folk, we take pride in our restaurants that line Vermont. We've been to this place back when it was the retro Hollywood Hills restaurant.Then wet saw it was reincarnated as Tiger Lily, but it always looked empty-a bad sign in our eyes.How interesting that they split the place into TWO different restaurant!We've been over to Mes Amis. TRES BIEN! Definitely a step above the OTHER cafe down the street. Anyways, we decided one evening to get our Mojitos on and try Cuba Libre as we love latin cuisine too! We REALLY wanted to love it, but it fell short unfortunately. The place was NOT packed, but the poor overwhelmed young lady at the host stand said it would be a 20minute wait. I used the restroom and looked at the floor plan of the place indoors. A very large party was inside so they had to push many of the tiny tables together. So it's a few booths and tiny tables. The host DID offer us an even smaller table on the sidewalk butt up next to one where two women were chain smoking. So we waited, but did get seated sooner. Our waitress was a cute latin gal that really knew how to charm my husband while not making me dislike her-guess she charmed me too! First mojito-fabulous. 2nd one-all ice and mint. I know this because I took one sip out of my straw and all the liquid was gone!! Our appetizers were good, and I ordered the skirt steak-a Cuban specialty. The rice was ice cold and the steak was fatty. The topping was also very cold and since it's a raw sauce, all I could taste was the cold onions and garlic smothering the grilled steak. Thanks goodness the plantains were edible. Everyone BUT us on the patio got bread and my husband could not eat his rubbery shrimp.We had bad tummy aches. I think this place has a funky vibe that would be great if you have a group of friends that want to sit on a patio in Los Feliz and drink cocktails and nibble on appetizers.I would have to pass on the idea of coming for dinner again though,
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UlisesLima
July 14, 2008
So my friends and I had just read about this place in the LA Times a few days ago, and we were interested in trying it out. We weren't disappointed. Great vibe and decor, attentive service, and fantastic Sunday Evening Happy Hour pricing made this a great choice for a relaxed evening, and the mojitos weren't too bad either. Re: Service. One of the waiters happened to have a slight accident with a drink out on the patio while we were outside, and he very quickly went to each individual table in order to made sure everybody knew that the patio was wet. Before we knew, it was all mopped up. Great handling of the situation, I'd say.
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yramssay
December 25, 2007
We were there on one Thursday night for a night club they have. Nice crowd, nice music but a bit of lousy bunch in the crowd, probably like this guy below me! 2 glasses of cognac for 68 bucks??? THAT'S REDICULOUS, WHY DID YOU PAY FOR 2 IF YOU ARE GONNA COMPLAIN ABOUT IT???? You know this guy's sooooooo lying! Tiger Lily doesn't serve food anymore, so you know this guy is lying and talking out of his rear! That means that 1 shot was 34 bucks and I dont think they sold cognacs like that. Maybe Macallen 18, but this guy doestn know what hes drinking anyway. He probably got hennessey vs and think its the best. It's better that this beautiful place doesn't invite these nasty guys anyway. It will leave more pleasant room and space for people like us that truly enjoy and appreciate the place. The service there is always excellent and all the bartenders and the barbacks are absolutely charming!
read full reviewThe Details on Cuba Libre
Look Good:
The bar and lounge features small, smokeless Shichirin clay grills with cubed steak, prawns, salmon, tuna and veggies for patrons to cook themselves and dip in sauces like miso-yuzu aioli.
Save Money:
Happy hour takes place Sunday through Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm, and includes a selection of discounted appetizers and drinks.
The Extras:
The Red Room at the back of the restaurant is available for private parties or VIP events.
Save Money:
Happy hour takes place Monday through Friday from 5pm to 8pm and includes a discounted selection of beer, wine and martinis.
Save Money:
Happy hour takes place Monday through Friday from 5pm to 8pm and includes a list of half-off appetizers and discounted cocktails and beer.
What to Drink:
Try the signature drink, a Cuba Libre, a potent mix of white rum, fresh lime and small splash of Coke.
The Extras:
An extra late-night happy hour takes place Sundays starting at 9pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Fine Dining, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, People Watching, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Prix Fixe Menu
General Info:
Cuisine:
Message from Cuba Libre
WE"VE CHANGED...Stop by and visit our newly redecorated relaxed atmosphere and Cuban Cuisine !!! Our web site is under construction but will be up soon. Located 2 blocks north of the famous Hollywood/Vermont intersection, in the Los Feliz. neighborhood. We offer many ways to spend your evenings with Monday comedy club, live Bosa Nova Tue-Thu, Fri-Sat dance club and much more. Regardless of the theme of the night, the inviting atomosphere, Happy Hour and best Mojitos in town will surely make this your new favorite place .
There is no wonder why so many choose to host their private events here. From Yelp.com Los Angeles launch event to ABC's General Hospital holiday party, Tiger Lily is able to cater to all styles and sizes of party. Join the list of impressed and plan your next event with us.
Come and experience why it was voted one of the top 10 lounges on citysearch!
