Little Havana Energy on Peachtree Street. The Wine List Missed the Party.
Norcross · Atlanta · Cuban · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed February 18, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Mojitos Cuban American Bistro’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Mojitos is one of the best nights out in Norcross. The family-owned Cuban bistro has been running for over 15 years on S. Peachtree Street, and on a Friday or Saturday night with the live band going, the place has genuine Little Havana energy. Ropa vieja braised low and slow in traditional Cuban sauce. A proper Cuban sandwich on authentic pressed bread. Paella loaded with scallops, calamari, shrimp, mussels, and plantains. The ox tails in red wine sauce are a sleeper hit. Add weekend salsa nights, a dance floor that actually gets used, and a cocktail menu anchored by the namesake mojitos, and you have a neighborhood restaurant that punches well above its zip code.
The wine list is an afterthought. A handful of generic options with no connection to the food, no interesting Spanish or South American bottles that would pair naturally with Cuban cuisine, and no sign that anyone involved in the beverage program has thought about wine of the experience. Storage follows the same pattern many Norcross spots: bottles above the bar where the heat from the kitchen and the lighting keeps them perpetually warm. The glassware is basic. A restaurant this good, with food this flavorful, could do remarkable things with a short, focused list of Albariño, Tempranillo, Malbec, and dry rosé. Instead, wine drinkers get the minimum.
This one stings because everything else at Mojitos works. The food is authentic, the atmosphere is alive, the cocktail program is fun, and the ownership clearly cares about the dining experience. The wine list just never got any of that attention. Cuban cuisine is built for wine pairing: garlic, citrus, roasted pork, black beans, and plantains all cry out for something interesting in the glass. Stick with the mojitos and the live music. They have earned that reputation for a reason.
The Bottom Line
Mojitos delivers one of the best Cuban dining experiences in metro Atlanta with live music, salsa nights, and family recipes worth driving for. But the wine list is lazy, warm, and disconnected from the food. Order the namesake cocktail, enjoy the Ropa Vieja, and save your wine expectations for somewhere else.
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