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New Cuban Restaurant Brings Havana To The Hub

The second Atlanta metro location of Beni's Cubano opened Monday at the Peachtree Center downtown.

ATLANTA, GA – Lunchtime in downtown Atlanta can now include a quick jaunt to Cuba thanks to Monday’s opening of Beni’s Cubano inside The Hub at Peachtree Center,

Executive chef Cesar Velazquez’s menu features innovative takes on classic Cuban dishes, offering unique food court dining with a chef’s touch. The Peachtree Center location also serves its classic Cuban coffee all day to busy guests.

Menu highlights include the following:

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  • A classic Cuban sandwich with mojo-roasted pork, ham and Swiss cheese with pickles, mustard and garlic aioli
  • Vaca Frita Melt with grilled short rib, melted provolone, grilled onions and peppers and garlic aioli
  • Mojo Grilled Chicken served with choice of yellow or white rice, black beans and sweet plantains
  • House Salads with an option to add grilled chicken or top the fresh greens, shredded carrots and chopped tomatoes with a choice of Puerco Asado or Vaca Frita
  • Yucca fries or mariquitas (crispy spiced plantain chips) with a choice of two dipping sauces such as garlic aioli, mojo or house-made hot sauce

Located at 231 Peachtree St. N.E., Beni’s Cubano is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 770-212-9076 or visit beniscubano.com.

This is the second Atlanta-area location for Beni’s, which opened last summer at The Avenue East Cobb in Marietta. Beni's is part of a lineup of eateries operated by Southern Proper Hospitality, which includes Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, The Southern Gentleman, Smokebelly BBQ, Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails, to name a few.

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