Candela bakery restaurant

Decatur, AL · Restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Decatur
#11
of 170 restaurants
City Percentile
78%
rating percentile
Address
Candela bakery restaurant, 725 Beltline Rd SW Suite F, Decatur, AL 35603
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Candela bakery restaurant is a restaurant located in Decatur, AL. It is one of 170 restaurants listed in Decatur. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Decatur city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #11 of 170 restaurants in Decatur. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Candela bakery restaurant

It is a family restaurant, where fresh Cuban food is cooked every day, with a menu that varies during the week although our most popular dishes are present every day.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM
SundayClosed
Monday11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Lawrence Patterson · Feb 2026

Very authentic If you’re searching for a Cuban restaurant that delivers not just food, but pure fire and soul, **Candela** is it. It’s the kind of place where you know—before the first bite—you’re about to experience something special. The food? Absolutely unforgettable. Every plate feels generous, vibrant, and made with love. What truly sets Candela apart, though, is the heart behind it. The staff is warm, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about sharing Cuban culture. Service is attentive without being overbearing, and you feel like a guest, not just a customer. Candela isn’t just a meal—it’s a celebration. It’s bold flavors, lively atmosphere, and authentic hospitality all wrapped into one unforgettable dining experience. Five stars isn’t enough. Candela brings the fire—and you’ll

★★★★★ 5.0 Elisa Castro · Mar 2026

It’s about dang time we get some real authentic food in Alabama! Being from San Diego California the land of amazing gastronomy I miss having authentic food! Definitely going to be a regular here! Welcome to Decatur Candela, I look forward to all the great food for years to come!

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Edward Salguero · Feb 2026

First time going and noticed a lot of thing that left a bad taste for me. 1) arrived as they opened but they didn't have churrasco (i drove over an hour away to get this food and they weren't prepared with the items on their menu) 2) ordered the guava and cheese pastries and the girl behind the register failed to tell me i needed to take my receipt to another area to get them. By the time i got my food they had already sold out of those specific pastries and i had to get a refund on the ones i ordered because they were not going to make more (again drove over an hour away for this) 3) not a single person that worked there sounded like an actual cuban so i doubt there was authenticity but maybe i missed something On a positive note the reason i did not give them 1 star is because the cu

★★★★★ 5.0 Jaz Rex · Feb 2026

Omg this place is so good! Real cuban food! I got a cortadito which was amazing to have on a freezing cold day and a guava and cream cheese pastelito. Delicious and perfect for breakfast! Then i got a few things to go, chicken croquetas, soooo good. I also got a complete meal, ropa vieja with yucca frita and rice with black beans. The flavor of the black beans reminds me of my childhood when my grandma would make it, the ropa vieja is soo tender and tastey and the crunchy yucca frita just needs a cilantro sauce to make it 10/10. Overall, this place is amazing! Go check them out!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Benjamin Bosch · Feb 2026

Now Decatur have the opportunity of trying Carribean food from Cuba 🇨🇺 and some of their dishes.Place is very accesible at Beltline Rd near Walmart on Spring Ave.The service was spectacular and store inside with enough space to dine in.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Free Parking Lot

Services

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