Cuban Revolution - a review

I really wanted to like it. Alas, the food at Cuban Revolution (at American Tobacco) was very mediocre. I had read review at Carpe Durham and others and wanted to try it myself. You know, to make sure they were not begin too harsh.

• The Food: chips and salsa - warmed chips and some bean and corn salsa that was very good but came in a micro container (our server did bring us more). spinach empanada - crispy fried outside - but bland and dry inside (I don't think there was salt and pepper). Beef empanada - the beef was better but still unremarkable. My companion had the combo - black beans (unseasoned) and some plantains (very good).
• The Service: we did not get a great table (in the middle) and it was not crowded (I picked a non Bulls Game day) which was just disappointing. The server was good.
• The atmosphere: I did not find it offensive or anything considering the "controversy" of the revolution theme. There were many tv's way high playing Cuban revolution stuff, but you really had to be looking to see what it was. They had some big screen's showing sports. The exposed brick was nice. With the TV's music and a not very crowded restaurant it was remarkably loud.

conclusion: sit outside when it is not steaming hot and drink beer, get an appetizer if you must.