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Mr. Congas

Waterfort | right outside Waterfort, Willemstad, Curacao
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Ranked #23 of 86 restaurants in Willemstad
Cuisines: Cuban
Good for: Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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San Francisco, California
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

After an afternoon of touring Willemstad and only a couple of hours to spare before our ship departed, we wandered the streets in search of dinner and cocktails. We came upon the Waterfront Aches and strolled through checking out the menues of the many restaurants. At the very end, we stumbled upon Mr. Congas. I have personally never experienced Cuban... More

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CAPE CORAL
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Great atmosphere, with outdoor music. The trick is to keep the musicians playing, they do not seem to be particularly motivated. Horn player was great. Probably over priced for what it was, but that is par for the course in Curacao. Cuban sandwich is the menu bargain. Based on food alone this is 2.5 to 3 stars.. A number of... More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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30 reviews 30 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

Came back 2 years later and still love the place. If you like Cuban food this is the place to go. Great mojitos and wonderful music and food. We are going back Monday for the Cuban music. If you come to the island this is a must go.

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

What a wonderful restaurant! Great shrimp cocktail! A great place to dine of you are visiting Curacao!

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Chicago
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

If you're reading this site trying to separate the mediocre touristy places from the good restaurants, this is one of the good ones. Wife & I had a great time at Mr. Congas, and even ended up going back on our last night when our first choice was unexpectedly closed. It's not on the water but the plaza has a... More

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Willemstad, Curacao
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69 reviews 69 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

I have had dinner here now twice and both times it was very good. The starters we took was the cuban croquete. Very nice. Service has been very good both times. It seems to get more crowed after 8. They have live music. Waitresses were friendly and quick to get us drinks. the Steaks are very huge (some couples may... More

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Willemstad, Curacao
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2012

Last week me and some friends had diner at Mr Congas and it was terrible. When we arrived at 9pm, it wasn't very busy, yet we had to wait a long time for our drinks. Our food (both appetizers and mains) was very dry, over cooked and either salty or tasteless. My friends dish was so salty it was inedible.... More

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Gloucester, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2012

7 of us ate at Mr Congas last night and it was the worst meal I have ever had. The pork starter was very dry and very salty, I had the lobster which was very expensive and inedable, it was over cooked and tasted as though the chef had dropped the salt pot into the dish, and I love salt!.... More

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Chicago
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

The staff sure remembers you if you tip well! Awsome! I Came here three times on my trip. Why? Mainly for the Cuba Libres and fine Cuban cigars. The food was good, the deserts awsome and the staff lets you stay as long as you like. I would recommend this place if you are not in a hurry, want to... More

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Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

I am an old cuban! Born there! I know cuban food quite well. the appetizers were typical cuban and well done. The main meal was joke! A pork chop in bar-b-que sauce....spare me! I know what a Lechon Asado is...I make it here at home! this was a dry pork chop....period.

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