Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Waltham

Never been to a Cuban restaurant before, and I’m so glad I tried this one. Hands down some of the best food I’ve ever had. I’m a vegetarian and the wife loves seafood and they had plenty for both of us. The staff was professional and friendly, the GM was a true gentleman and made the experience perfect. Can’t wait to come back again.

Have been here a couple of times and the tapas are really good. Thoughtfully executed menu with flavors of the Caribbean in a beautiful setting. Definitely worth the trip to Waltham.

The food tasted great! The interior was a little bit dark for me but being seated next to the window was nice. For the price of the food, it was a little bit concerning to see a 4% appreciation charge for kitchen staff on the bill... however i didn’t mind too much as the food was good. The flavors were well balanced. I enjoyed the camarones a la plancha and the flan the most.

We love Gustazo! After years of enjoying the Cambridge location, we finally tried the Waltham spot. The food was excellent. We had 5 small plates, including the halibut stuffed peppers, the mahimahi tacos, the corn fritters, and the shitake mushroom croquettes. All of them were delicious and presented beautifully. My husband had the pork large plate and the pork was unbelievably tender and the portion was huge. I enjoyed the guava blossom cocktail. There were four of us for the meal and we split two desserts. I think the key lime pie is my favorite. Like their spot in Cambridge, this location also has bright decor with posters for Cuban films covering the walls. The staff was veey friendly.

After eating at this new location a couple of times since they moved I have been HIGHLY impressed. Changing my score to a 5 out of 5! The food is phenomenal and you can't beat the vibe. I really enjoyed the lambchops but almost every dish was perfect. They also have a variety of cocktails. I have had the sangria as well as the "Westerly Winds" and both were delicious and refreshing. Perfectly paired with their amazing tapas. Another thing to note is they have a beautiful and spacious patio area that is wonderful on warmer days. I can't wait to enjoy it in the summertime.

We went around 6 and it wasn't to full, parking was easily found in the back and free on the weekend. Food was fantastic as were the drinks. Highly recommend their mussels dish. The restaurant did fill up quick and get a bit noisy but I would definitely recommend. It is pricey so be prepared.

Loved Gustazo’s. Good food and good service Exterior/Parking: Their front entry is covered by scaffolding so you have to use their side entrance. I’d say street parking is minimal/non existent however there is a huge garage/parking area behind the restaurant not too far from the side entrance. Was a little hard to find but no too bad Interior: We were greeted at the front desk, the host/server was kind and showed us too our table. The booth they initially sat us at was cramped and looked a little dingy so we asked to sit at a center table. It was a little tight as we were close to the tables next to us but much better than the booth. This is why I have atmosphere a 4/5. The vibes of the restaurant were nice and it is huge inside. There were a lot of different seating options. Drinks: I ordered 2 cocktails, both came balanced and delicious. I will definitely be back for more. They are a little pricy for my taste but made well Food: Delicious!!! We initially ordered their smaller plates and the Ropa Vieja. The tapas were great and a size that you’d expect. The bacon wrapped plantain were really good. We were disappointed initially because we intended to split the Ropa Vieja as it was listed as a larger sized plate however when it came it was small enough for one person to eat as a main. However, some of my family at the table ordered the slow roasted pork and their chicken plate and they were very large. After seeing how big those plates were, we ordered those plates as well. Definitely recommend the slow roasted pork, the chicken plate or fish of the day. Since this outing we’ve ordered takeout from them and everything came neatly wrapped and separated in a manner that lended well to transporting back home. Service: Our server was amazing. He was kind and attentive. He made our experience! Will be back again!!!!

My husband and I have been coming to Gustazo in Waltham for years, sometimes bringing friends. We love it. Last night, I hosted a business event for 10 people, and it was even better--the level of attention and tailoring to our needs, the perfectly prepared and presented dishes, and the exceptional service made it a memorable event. My guests could not stop commenting on how much they loved the rood, service and atmosphere--and I'm continuing to get notes today about it. Thank you!