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3$0.88 / cup
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Mayorga Coffee
Cubano Roast
Mayorga's best-selling organic Cuban-style dark roast: bold and smooth with vanilla and syrupy smoke, at a low price per pound.
7.9
Good
Coffee Reviews score
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- Roast
- Dark
- Origin
- Blend · 3 origins
- Caffeine
- Regular
- Price per serving
- $0.53 / cup
- Vanilla
- Smoky
USDA Organic Direct trade (roaster-stated) Mycotoxin / mold tested
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Last reviewed October 17, 2026 by the Coffee Reviews editors · How we score
Mayorga's best-selling organic Cuban-style dark roast: bold and smooth with vanilla and syrupy smoke, at a low price per pound.
Cubano Roast (sold at Costco as Café Cubano) is Mayorga's best-selling blend, a 'Latin slow-roasted' dark roast of organic arabica from partner farms in Peru, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mayorga lists hints of vanilla and sweet, syrupy smokiness with a smooth, bold finish, and labels it USDA organic, direct trade and tested for mold and mycotoxins. It is a Costco favorite among dark-roast drinkers on Reddit; its oily beans can trouble super-automatic grinders.
Best for
- Cuban-style espresso and moka pot coffee
- Dark-roast drip drinkers buying in bulk
- Shoppers who want organic beans on a budget
What we like
- Low price per cup, especially in 2 lb and 5 lb bags
- USDA organic and roaster-stated direct trade
- Smooth dark roast without sharp acidity
- Mayorga says beans are tested for mold and mycotoxins
Watch-outs
- Oily dark beans can clog super-automatic grinders
- Can taste flat or roasty to lighter-roast drinkers
- Farm-level details are not published
Flavor profile
What it tastes like.
In the roaster’s words
“Bold / Smooth / Sweet. A dark roast with a full-bodied cup, featuring hints of vanilla, sweet syrupy smokiness, and a smooth, bold finish.”
- Vanilla
- Smoky
- acidity
- body
- sweetness
- bitterness
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How it scored
The breakdown.
7.9Good
Cup score out of 10, weighted across five factors.
- Flavor & cup quality30%7.6
Smooth, chocolatey dark roast that dark-roast fans say has no ashy bitterness, though some find it one-dimensional or 'burnt' on its own.
- Quality & freshness20%7.5
USDA organic, specialty grade and tested for mold and mycotoxins per Mayorga, but the oily dark roast is not ideal for super-automatic machines.
- Value20%8.8
About $0.53 per 15 g cup in Mayorga's own 2 lb bag, and Reddit users report even lower per-pound prices at Costco.
- Sourcing & transparency15%7.8
Direct trade organic coffee from named producing countries (Peru, Honduras, Nicaragua) with farmer-diversification programs described on its site.
- Community love15%8.0
A Costco cult favorite on Reddit, praised by drip and espresso drinkers who prefer dark roasts.
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What people are saying
From the forums.
Verbatim from Reddit, forums and long-term owner write-ups — linked so you can read the full thread.
“I highly recommend Mayorga Cafe Cubano from Costco. Once dialed in it tastes like Chocolate with no bitterness. It's also easy for a lot of people to find.”
“In my opinion, Mayorga's Cafe Cubano is the best coffee Costco carries.”
“It's a little oily for automatic machines like Jura, but I love it for my Breville Infuser / Niche Zero combo.”
“TJ's Sumatra + Mayorga Cubano blended in equal parts- kinda boring and burnt individually but surprisingly decent combined…”
Details
The particulars.
- Origin
- 🇵🇪 Peru · 🇭🇳 Honduras · 🇳🇮 Nicaragua
- Species
- Arabica
- Format
- Whole bean
- Caffeine
- Regular
- Best brewed as
- Drip machine, Espresso, Moka pot, French press, AeroPress, Cold brew
- Certifications
- USDA Organic, Direct trade (roaster-stated), Mycotoxin / mold tested
- Typical price
- $31.99 for 2 lb (checked October 2026)
- Servings
- ≈ 60 cups at 15 g per cup (2 lb bag); also 12 oz ($17.99) and 5 lb ($67.99)
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FAQ
Good questions.
Are Mayorga's Cubano beans from Cuba?
No. Mayorga says it recreates the character of Cuban roast coffee with a Latin slow-roasting process, using organic coffees from partner farms in Peru, Honduras and Nicaragua.
Is Mayorga Cubano Roast organic?
Yes. Mayorga labels it USDA Certified Organic, direct trade and specialty grade, and says its coffee is tested for mold and mycotoxins.
Can I use Cubano Roast in a super-automatic machine?
With care. Reddit users describe the beans as somewhat oily, which can be hard on built-in grinders like Jura's, but it works well in manual espresso setups and moka pots.
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