I came, because it was highly recommended by a local. What I experienced was not what they described as their regular and frequent experience. Apparently, I didn't get the "regular" treatment. A lot of side glances from the staff. (No I'm not stage strange nor extreme) No check-up, no questions re: how things were, would I like anything else, would like something else to drink.... nothing. I.was.Ignored. The place was not busy, so there wasn't an obvious reason for the situation. Had to ask for the check several times though. Strange. Weird experience. If I went back with the friend who recommended the place, and got better service, it would make my experience all the worst. Can only imagine the reasons.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Piquet! Absolutely delicious food & good atmosphere. My husband & his Cuban grandmother were regulars at Piquet until she passed, giving the restaurant a special place in the family’s heart—so much so that we hosted our wedding reception here. Our guests from all over the country loved the unique food (I typically go for ropa vieja, but they were more adventurous!), Cuban coffees, cocktails, & beautiful restaurant vibe. This will never stop being one of my favorite restaurants in town. 😊

Great place to take the the whole family. Everyone was friendly and helpful. All the employees were happy and they were all helping each other, great teamwork. Compliments to the management for fostering a great work environment. I had the Media Noche. This was my first time, so I did not know what to expect. It was amazing, so many distinguishable flavors (the meats, cheese, bread and toppings). The sandwich looked a bit small at first, but it filled me up! I'm a big guy and it filled me up really well, so don't underestimate the size. I will be back to try other items.

Thanks to the staff and this established restaurant! They were outstanding! That are huge supporters of Prospanica Houston and demonstrated it through hosting one of my first events as social media volunteer for Prospanica Houston! It was my first Cuban Restaurant and it lived up my standards. Food and drinks were fabulous! Must try- the kitchen closes early so get there before 8 on weekdays.

Even though I have lived within a mile of this place for over a decade today was my first time visiting. It did not disappoint. The food was absolutely amazing. Our server Richard was too notch and everything was perfect. It was priced very well with my Family of five eating for about $80 including an appetizer. It will definitely become one of my regular spots.

We tried Cuban food at this cafe and really enjoyed it. The foods were very interesting and good, especially the grill fish dish and the flan. Richard was a nice and helpful server. We had a little chit chat with Rogelio, the manager. What a friendly host. He spent time to answer all of our questions from the foods to the decoration on the walls. I recommend this place for small families or small group of friends.

The food was delicious but I had better croquetas elsewhere. Their croquetas were a little cold and too mushy. However, my Cuban sandwich and the fried yucca were yummy. My husband's dish, he absolutely loved it. Service was good but she forgot our mojito.

Wonderful place if you want to taste Caribbean flavors. Wonderful Cuban coffee. Wonderful staff 🇨🇺. I loved the food and the decor. You can see license plates from different countries all around the restaurant 🥘. Confortable parking space 🅿️ Totally recommended ⭐️. My

My boyfriend and I drive from Lake Charles to this restaurant because it is that good! The workers are so nice! The food is incredible! We always get the beef empanadas, ham and cheese croquettes, and Palomilla. We always leave so happy!

First visit to this Gem recently. All in my party thoroughly enjoyed their food. The service was top level, and we never had to ask for anything. Service staff worked very well together and all our needs were taken care of. Looking forward to visiting again soon!

This has to be the best Cuban place in town, if not the entire state or country! The ambiance is very honest but it’s almost upscale too, you can come here fully dressed or just casual and feel just fine. The service is excellent and the food comes quickly…but the taste, quality ingredients and respectable portions are out of this world! Combine it with reasonable pricing and I almost can’t believe a place this good still exists these days!

The food is so good. And the drinks are amazing! And the service is out of this world They treat you very well there I would come back for the drinks and food But like I said the service and the drinks are super Duper amazing!!!

I've been coming to Cafe Piquet for many years, dating back to when they are in their previous, smaller space down the street. To my astonishment I discovered I've never written about it here on Google Maps! So here goes... Visited again last night, and as always, they did not disappoint: We had Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha, Beef Empanadas, Tamales Cubano, Sopa de Pollo, and Fried Plantains; the Missus also had Flan and a couple of Mojitos. All of it was wonderful as usual. I skipped the usual post dinner Cafe Cubano this time in favor of an espresso, but you should definitely get one when you visit. Highly, highly recommended! I always enjoy the convivial atmosphere here, and the shared joy of dining in a family run place like Cafe Piquet. It's always clean, staff is always friendly, and practically everything on the menu is a house favorite. Perfect for a romantic meal or a family dinner, or to dine with business partners.

We stopped by late Saturday afternoon for a coffee and mariquitas. Unfortunately, the coffee machine was broken. I decided to sample the empanadas and my vegetarian spouse ordered the Nelly salad. Everything we ate was delicious! The beef empanada was tastier than the chicken though both had a delicious and non-greasy crust. The sauces which accompany them were outstanding. Watch out for that spicy one! Same for the mariquitas - crispy without being greasy. I ordered a side of chimichurri, and it had a wonderful herbaceous taste. You could tell all the ingredients used in it were fresh. The Nelly salad was the perfect combination of flavors - sweet, savory, and tangy - plus a filling serving. The restaurant was clean, as were the restrooms. Our server forgot one thing, but other than that she was very attentive. We hope to be back in the next few weeks for dinner.

Great service and food. I've been 3 times and have tried different menu items and all have been good. My guy only goes fir 1 menu item that he absolutely loves.

Great food. Decent service. We hadn't been here in many years because we live so faraway. We found ourselves in the area and decided to come by. It got busy while we were there and we had a hard time getting the check towards the end. Since we had to be at the theater for an event, we were looking to bolt out of there. Not the fastest check out but we were happy with our dishes: the pollo de ajo and empanada trio. The congri and yuca were very satisfying. The restaurant was definitely starting to fill up for dinner when we left here on a Sunday afternoon.

Got the empanada trio, ham croquettes, tostones rellenos, la pechugona, red snapper filet, stuffed smoked ham and cheese filet, oxtail special of the day, arroz con leche, and flan con coco. I wasn't the biggest fan of the ham croquettes, but the beef empanadas were really good. Loved the oxtail and the sauce it was in. The little fries in the pechugona were also really good. Everything had great texture and flavor, would definitely come back

Yesterday I visited Cafe Piquet here in Houston, a local Cuban restaurant on Bissonnet Street that is out of this world. Probably literally. They have two parking lots on either side, something I’ve never seen at any restaurant I’ve been to. Only an alien from another world could’ve thought of that idea as its out-of-this-world genius! But that’s nothing compared to the food. If I had known how good the food was here before I visited, I’d have made like one of their fried plantains and split sooner! Their plantains are so delicious and are served with many if not all of their dishes. I ordered the beef empanadas which were a culinary combination of juicy, spicy, and rich. My only complaint, however, had to do with the service. My wife, who is Indonesian and wears hijab (Islamic headscarf), is not Latina nor does she speak a word of Spanish other than a few basic words and phrases. Yet the waitstaff assumed we were Spanish speakers, which was in poor taste. But the waiter was very thorough otherwise and got our food and drinks to our table in a very timely manner. I ordered this coconut shrimp dish in a creamy sauce made with bell peppers and onions in it. (I ordered it without onions, of course.) My wife ordered this dish made of shredded beef with onions in garlic sauce. My daughter ordered chicken tenders. (Maybe try something with a bit more variety next time, sweetie pie.) The food was absolutely splendid. It was rich and delicious without even a hint of disappointment for my taste buds. Aside from the minor setback with the waitstaff, it was an excellent experience. It was an eating expedition to the island nation of Cuba without even having to leave the Houston area. I rate Cafe Piquet with 4.8 out of 5 stars! Absolutely delightful experience overall.

Average price: $10-$15 per person Vibe: is chill. Business and close friend dine in, Not first date material. The food was good. Wish it had more substance. It is delicious and I would recommend to anybody looking for authentic Cuban food.