This little spot is a great first-date place not only for its classy decor with mirrored walls and candlelit tables but also because sharing food is encouraged. The tapas-style restaurant offers tasty little Cuban dishes, so order a bunch and share with your table. Try the frituras de frijoles negros ($5.25), black-bean fritters with an avocado dip; empanaditas ($6.95), small pies filled with meat or vegetables; and the gazpacho ($6.95), a cold vegetable soup with the right amount of spice. Wash everything down with a pitcher of tasty sangria ($28).

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