Opened in 2022, Elisa’s Cuban Coffee and Kitchen food truck has been a Baton Rouge staple, providing fresh coffee, Cuban sandwiches and more to downtown residents. Just last month, however, the people behind Elisa’s decided to expand their services to 2627 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. with a full-service restaurant.
Taking over a former po-boy shop, the space is now home to beautiful Cuban murals, artificial grass ceilings and atmospheric Latin music. The interior is a comforting place, and the service is quite welcoming with servers eager to help you out and offer you plenty of suggestions.
Before my meal, I was treated to a complimentary basket of pork rinds to get me started. After ordering, the food came out before I even had a chance to open my notepad…