The food was good here, but I cannot recommend this place in 2021 due to their lack of social distancing between tables. Things started off well in terms of Covid precautions: they checked my temperature and asked for my name and phone number for contact tracing. However, they have placed the tables really close to each other, and are seating people at every table. The first two times they seated someone next to me, there were other tables available with proper distancing, and the people asked to be moved. The third time there was not another table, so I had a party of 4 people seated right next to me. I had the Tropicana salad and a side of arepas. The salad was good. The arepas were not what I was expecting, they said they were with cheese. The cheese was just on top of it and it wasn't even melted. It fell off when I tried to pick it up. I also had a mango daiquiri, and that was good, though I am not sure that it had much alcohol in it. Overall I don't think I will be returning, because it did not feel safe. read more

Born and raised queens girl .. I have been coming here for 20 years . I moved once I got married and haven't been here in a couple of years . But wow Just like I remember it ... the food is amazing !!! I married a Cuban / Puerto Rican So he particular about his food . Both of us were not disappointed. We had the same dishes we used to have when we were dating . Such a great experience. Giselle was our waitress and she went above and beyond . She was attentive ., sweet and super knowledgeable about the dishes and how they were prepared . Thank you Giselle !!!! We sat outside and had amazing cocktails that brought us back to our youth . If your ever in the area , this is a must try spot . read more

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The food was good, but not great for the prices. The drinks were okay. This review is mostly because the restaurant didn't have AC on 95 degree weather. I was sweating just sitting down. We couldn't wait to leave because of how hot it was. My face was sweaty, my back was drenched in sweat. Poor employees I can only imagine what's going on in the kitchen. Also there's no social distancing. Tables are very close together no dividers. They do have outdoor seating. read more

Cabana - Entraña with rice and beans. - Latin American Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Great food, service was fantastic, nice ambiance, and music is at a nice level. Recommend the fish and the desserts are incredible. read more

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Magnificent!! That's the word I want to use to describe the quaint but quality establishment. Our waiter was very polite and accommodating. The food was excellent, if it's one thing I miss about my city it's always the FOOD!!! read more

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This place is amazing! I went here for the first time and I am so sad it was my first. I live out of town now but whenever I come home I will be going there. Paid parking was on the street and limited so if you can, Uber/Lyft or MTA is recommended. The resturant is very nice and cozy. We were greeted by a very nice hostess and was seated promptly. It was around 1pm that we arrived on a Friday so I think we beat the crowd. The waiter was also super nice and ran down the specials of the day and everything sounded a amazing. We all decided to choose from the lunch menu and were not disappointed. To start we has the shrimp, beef and chicken Tostones with plantain chips- Amazing!! We also ordered a pitcher of the white sangria which was also amazing. Now to the food! I ordered the Coco Cabana Vegetables with yellow rice in a coconut sauce, black beans and salad. It was so good I wanted to cry lol. My other friends had the chicken soup and they said it was great also but a touch on the salty side. They also loved their meals. To top it all off, we ordered Tres Leche cake and it was so good!! I will be back in August when I am back in town. read more

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Lively location, music, attentive service, friendly staff, lovely decor, delicious food, and really good red wine sangria! We couldnt finish our second pitcher of sangria...their had a take home container for it!! I would love to eat here again read more

Prices are a little too high for the quality of the food. The cocktails are usually too sweet and need adjustment.

Delicious food!! I had the Pollo Ajillo, very filling and great tasting My friends had paellas and the vegetarian curry, all delicious! Just heads up there's a 10% COVID fee and felt like service was rushing us even tho not many people were in the restaurant. Docked a star for these reasons read more

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Taste 5 Value 5 Service 4 Venue 5 Good portion at a reasonable price. Penty of alcohol selections so it's the perfect spot for a nice sunday afternoon brunch. We ordered a pitcher of passion fruit sangria (~30$) between us and it was so delicious! Perfect for a table of 3-4 people. I got the arroz con pollo and a side of maduros. The dish is meant to be shared but I ate it myself and packed the rest home. I kid you not but I got 3 more meals from the leftovers! It came in a large hot iron pot with plenty of chicken meat, chorizos, all mixed in with the seasoned saffron rice. My friend got the seafood version of this (+5$) and it was packed full of mussels scallops calamari clams and shrimps! After an hour or so, we felt some rush from our waitress, even though I see many other empty tables. This was during covid times when indoor dining just reopened again. I left the restaurant feeling satisfied and a huge box of leftover! read more

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I just had lunch with my friend at Cabana. As soon as I walked through the door, I knew I would enjoy myself. The music got to me as I entered. It was nice to hear the Salsa music playing. I was greeted by Nancy our waitress. She was kind and ushered to seats. The atmosphere is happy and full of fun. We enjoyed the bacccalaitos to start. We both didn't want drinks, even though they had a huge selection. We decided on water and ginger ale. The baccalaitos were tasty and mild. I saved one to take home. Then we both ordered the Picadillo. And we both couldn't finish it. So, we will have the leftovers for dinner. We couldn't even order dessert, since we were full. Going to Cabana Oh, this bought me back to my childhood, when I would have this dish at a friend house. All in all, it was a remarkable lunch. The waitress was always available to ask if we needed anything. I can't wait to visit again. read more

THANK YOU NANCY!!! Amazingly sweet and helpful server. We were blown away by her kindness and attention to small details. The food was okay. My coconut shrimp had tzatziki which I thought was a strange pairing. Food and drinks weren't the greatest, but we can't help and think we'd like to come back just to support her. read more

I have been this location before. but years ago. The service was great along with the food. The drinks were delicious and and strong. They are social distancing and taking temperatures in order to dine in. Would definitely recommend. read more

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The food is always amazing here. The first night of indoor dining again For my family and I, and I am so happy we chose Cabanas. The wait is always a hassle, but worth every minute. We ordered the Mar y Tierra (steak and shrimp) platter which is accompanied by sweet plantains and we also ordered one with tostones or fried green plantains. The rice and beans were phenomenal, like always. Everything is always cooked to perfection! And I recommend asking for sides of ají (garlic butter) chimichurri sauce and red wine vinegrette. Mix the three to dip everything in, the steak, shrimps, tostones and maduros. Always warm and welcoming staff. read more

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La comida es deliciosa el restaurante es muy limpio y la atención es excelente muchas gracias en especial a José. Recuerdadisimo read more

Great drinks they make a great mojito! Excellent food - everything was delicious!!!! Restaurant can be loud - friendly service

We love it here! Tostones rellenos, coconut mojitos, churrascos and tres leches, every time!

Came for dinner tonight. Was disappointed bc the steak was not as good as it used to be. It had no flavor and the plate was filled with liquid. We had to add salt to the steak. It lacked flavor completely. Also, it came out literally maybe 5 mins after we ordered. For the price, it should have been perfect like it used to be. Not sure if they changed chefs. read more

Cabana tiene comida riquísima, con mucho sabor. El lugar tiene mucha personalidad. Gigi es fantástica mesera. Siempre ofreciendo un servicio con una sonrisa, muy atenta! 5 estrellas! Gracias mil! read more

The quality in food has not changed in over 13 years. And that is something wonderful. The service has always been a delight! Nancy was able to bless our visit with suggestions and a wonderful personality! And the atmosphere is wonderful (music never too loud and smiles on everyones faces). If you are looking for delicious Spanish food, you have to give this place a try. (Do not leave without trying the avocado salad) read more

Cubana cubana, stop right here, no need to go further if you're looking to enjoy delicious mouth watering Cuban cuisine. The vibe, the service and of course the food is a perfect dance of cuisine artistry! The red snapper cooked in a fresh garlic sauce accompanied by yellow rice and black beans was absolutely delicious! The Paella with its tender pieces of meat (Shrimp, clams, mussels, chicken and chorizo simmered with saffron and garlic in a caldera of valencia rice) was full of flavor. Each bite leaves you wanting more. The Churrasco (latin american style skirt steak marinated in garlic and fresh herbs accompanied by chimichurri and cebollitas) arrived at the table sizzling with its tantalizing aroma) the meat was tender and juicy the chimichurri sauce was simply icing on the cake! The tostones, mojito and cabana's banana fritters! OH MY GOD! Just go and see for yourself, you will slither out, belly full and smiling! Honorable mention to our professional, attentive, kind waiter Salomon. He was the absolute best! read more

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Stopped by this place before a concert and the food was really good. I only have one major qualm- the service (but we will get to that later)! My friend and I came in on a Tuesday around 3 and there were people around so figured it must be good. For drinks (because why not) my friend got a margarita and I got the electric ice tea. Now what is the electric ice tea? Apparently it's gin, tequila, vodka, white rum, blue curacao, and sour mix- i.e. my type of drink. There was no dearth of alcohol in either drink and I think one drink is more than suffice for a reasonable buzz (or maybe I'm just a lightweight)! All cocktails are priced reasonably at $12 as well. For food- as the lunch menu ended at 4 PM, we ordered off of that. Note that albeit some places skimp on food for the lunch portions, this place is most definitely not that. The portions for both of us were giant and more than adequate. We respectively ordered the empanadas and pollo empanizado sandwich. My friend enjoyed her shrimp criollo empanadas- two of them are served and come with rice and beans. As for my sandwich, I can't complain about it except for the bread which was lackluster. In their defense, what's inside a sandwich is what really makes or breaks it. There was more than enough of chicken, black beans, and surprisingly avocados as well. I couldn't finish all of it so I ended up taking half of it home (yes, the portions, at least for the sandwiches, really are that huge)! The food was reasonably priced as well at a little under $15 per entree (off the lunch menu that is). So, going back to the reason why I gave four stars and not five- the service. I hate to admit it but it was super spotty and slow. It's not like the place was packed that it should've taken a ridiculously long time which unfortunately it did. For our drinks it took about twenty five minutes and for the food at least forty. I'm not a chef but I have a gut feeling it shouldn't take that long...on top of that asking for the check and waiting for them to pick up the check also took much longer than it should've. Why? Your guess is as good as mine. Rather than that, this place is solid. read more

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Un restaurante lleno a las 3pm en un sábado siempre es una buena indicación de que la comida y el servicio es de calidad. Nos atendió el caballero José, muy cordial y amable, siempre atento de que nuestra visita fuera agradable. Lo que más me gusta de ir a Cabana es que la atención y el trato se sienten natural, el staff es muy llevadero, nada pretencioso o pesado. Luego de escuchar el especial del día, optamos por el churrasco y los camarones al ajillo. Eso sí, abrimos con calamares empanizados y una sangría y un mojito. Porque las bebidas están muy bien hechas, con sabor a buen tamaño. El ambiente, excelente para un fin de semana del día de la madre. Si tienen familia o amigos con quién compartir, recomendamos que visiten. read more

Cabana - Latin American Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

For a restaurant that has been in the Forest Hills neighborhood for as long as I can remember, Cabana still has it. Cabana, which is part of a small chain of Cuban restaurants, serves pretty typical Cuban fare - rice, beans, pulled pork, variations of chicken, etc. There's nothing on the menu that will really surprise you if you've been to a Cuban restaurant. However, what will get your fanny back here, is the tremendous flavors and service. I came here for a Saturday afternoon birthday luncheon for my mother and everything went as well as it could have possibly went. We arrived for a 12pm reservation and, as we soon learned, we really didn't need a reservation. Since it was still early, the restaurant was pretty quiet and only had a few parties dining there. By the end of our meal at 1:20ish, there were a few more tables occupied, but overall, there was still plenty of open space, so no worries about it being overly crowded. We were promptly seated for a table of 3 inside. Throughout the meal, the service we were given was excellent. The waitress waiting our table was very friendly from start to finish. Since it was lunchtime, we were given the opportunity to order from the lunch menu and we definitely did not pass up on that. The 13 entress and sandwiches listed on the lunch menu were significantly less expensive (approximately $10 less) than the regular dinner menu. There were also great items to choose from on the lunch menu too. I ended up with the Churrasco, my wife ordered the Tangerine salad (from the regular menu) and my mother ordered the Polla A La Parilla. We also threw in a Ceviche Mixto appetizer as well. Here's some quick thoughts on them all: CEVICHE MIXTO There was a lot of seafood in this appetizer - shrimp, octopus, scallops and calamari marinated really well. The seafood was fresh and tasty, but it didn't hurt that we were starving too. Our only complaint would have been it was a bit too watery for our liking. We were expecting the dish to not be so moist. TANGERINE ENTREE SALAD This was my wife's entree and she loved it. First of all, the salad was massive. There was so much mango-melon salsa sprinkled around the greens and the pieces of Atlantic salmon were huge and thick. She was expecting a decent size salad, but the amount of salmon was a surprise. On top of it, the flavors of everything were excellent. CHURRASCO I love me some steak and Cabana makes a mean skirt steak. The entree came with a side of rice and beans and those spoke for themselves. Nothing mind-blowing, but tasty. The Churrasco was served on a skillet, so it was kept nice and warm. The steak was thin, tender and very easy to cut through. The garlic and fresh herbs really gave it a ton of flavor and the chimichurri sauce was what the doctor ordered. I couldn't have asked for a better cooked or better tasting skirt steak. POLLO A LA PARILLA Whenever you see chicken breast on the menu, it's very easy to dismiss it because the stereotype is that it's typically dry. Wrong. The chicken breast in this entree was so juicy and tender. I don't know how they did it, but the fact that it was grilled probably had something to do with it. It almost reminded me of a perfectly grilled no bone pork chop. The piece of grilled chicken was pretty big, so my mother gave me a huge portion and, if I had more stomach space, I easily could have devoured a lot more of it. Lastly, to top off our fantastic lunch here, we secretly requested for a Tres Leches cake with a candle in it. Not only did the staff deliver on it, but they sang Happy Birthday to my mother. The joy on her face was priceless. I can't say enough about the staff's service and to have food that was so wonderfully cooked, but simple, made for a near perfect meal here. This Cabana location is absolutely worth coming back to. read more

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This is the second time around...Excellent service again by Jose and Nancy...If there were more stars l would give it...Worth the experience

I've been this restaurant for more than 20 years. Haven't been back for little while , when I'm back and see the menu , and I'm glad it haven't change that much , and the taste still the same great fresh prepared , feel like home . Service is even better improved ! Especially our server Nancy , we are lucky to have her serve us. read more

This was my second visit to Cabana in Forest Hills. The first was pre COVID, my second was a few days ago. All COVID protocols are being followed including distance, masks for staff and contact tracing. The food for both my visits was very good. Meals were served hot, seasoned well and nicely presented. The staff was attentive and friendly. There can be a long wait for this restaurant as I think it is a cut above its neighborhood competitors. If you do not visit off hours, you can expect to wait of 45 - 90 min. If do go off hours then you can usually get seated immediately. That has been my experience and what I heard from others. I can highly recommend this local spot if you are in Forest Hills for its food as well as its drinks. One thing to take note of, this area is difficult to find parking at, please come early or by other means. Parking is very difficult in the Austin Street area over all. read more

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We went on Memorial day and the food and service was amazing! The desserts were out of this world. The ambiance was great. Our waitress was Nancy and she went above and beyond in serving us. Will be going again! read more

Cabana - Latin American Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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A Forest Hills Go-To for skirt steak, Salmon and Pina Coladas. This place knows how to efficiently satisfy their customers with superb service and food that always comes to your table seconds after it come off the grill. Great Service. read more

Love this place, the food, the drinks and its employees are the best part. Always welcoming, thoughtful, helpful.

Our waitress was really kind and friendly but the food was ... just okay. I think Cabana really excels with the meats, as evidenced by my boyfriend's rojo vieja (shredded skirt steak on top of rice and beans), but my friend's octopus salad and my veggie curry was a little above mediocre. Maybe we should have stuck with the ceviche or the yucca fries. I was battling a toothache and wanted something relatively soft and stewed down. The coco cabana vegetables sounded delicious: broccoli, red potatoes, green peas, spinach, carrots, snap peas and caribbean root vegetable (yuca, calabaza, and yautia). Yum? Only the dish was about 90% potato and the snap peas were a sad stringy version of their formerly green selves. My friend's octopus salad was the real let-down. Some of the salad combinations sounded a bit nutty for me (seafood and tangerines and pineapple?) but we figured the octopus salad was a solid choice. It turns out that octopus and olives aren't exactly a winning combination. The base was also lettuce (a.k.a. the most mediocre and nutritionally deficient of all salad greens) in enormous pieces, while the octopus tasted so oddly chewy we suspected it of being canned. The salad was literally large lettuce pieces, octopus, and olives strewn about. I felt a bit bad for my friend. I think the skirt steak and the paella would've been safer choices or the less healthy but tastier appetizers like empanadas or tostones. The online menu is also a bit different; for instance, I picked here specifically because I thought there was a cubano offered on the menu but I guess they don't offer it for lunch on weekends. Maybe skip the salads. read more

Cabana - Veggie curry, peek the disappointing octopus salad. - Latin American Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Good Spanish food good music just a good vibe all they way around would recommend this place to anyone interested into having Spanish cuisine read more

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Love this place! A cute cozy gem. The service is decent, and the portions are both large and delicious. Drinks are good too, but they'd be better if they weren't so cheap with the liquor... just saying. read more

I waited for over an hour in the rain for a seat at this restaurant. And let me tell you it was worth the wait. Diego was my server and he was super friendly and kind. A lot of people were waiting and had nasty attitudes, but he remained professional and courteous regardless. I went to a restaurant down the street and had the complete opposite experience with management and servers, so I really appreciated his professional attitude. The skirt steak was delicious. It was a very big size And was cooked to perfection. I also had a salad and the Jamaican wings. Everything was delicious and served quickly. The sangria was also to die for. I will definitely be giving them my business again! Shout out to Diego! read more

Revisited this restaurant after a few years and it's not the same... We asked for a medium cooked churrasco but it was well done, not that well seasoned. Arepas were dry and dense. Everything else we got was too salty. read more

I'll start off by saying this is an amazing restaurant. The food is incredible, featuring an array of flavors and ingredients to create delicious and interesting meals. Prices are reasonable and portions are generous. But one of the best things about this restaurant is the atmosphere. The space is warm and lively, with live music and decor that creates a feeling of actually being somewhere in Cuba; this is complimented by a friendly and attentive wait staff. I decided to come here cause i was very disappointed with Rincon Criollo so i decided to come here and eat some good Cuban thats not generic. For the table my party ordered the garlic grilled chicken, ropa vieja, grilled salmon, skirt steak, and for a appetizer i had a go with the jerk wings. When i tell you for a chain resteraunt i love this place due to the flavor and different variety of great dishes to choose from. PROS Awesome food and great drinks. Great staff and great vibes. CONS This place is very small. Getting a table can be a headache and a wait especially on weekends. I use to go to the south street sea port location but that one closed down to due to hurricane sandy. Great food, great service and all around solid Cuban resteraunt i enjoyed for years. I highly recommend this place. Drinks are solid as well. WAY BETTER THEN RINCON CRIOLLO!! You'll be surprised what a little seasoning and a flavor can do. read more

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I've always loved coming here for my Cuban cuisine fix! I've been coming here for about 15 years with family and on dates. Most recently I came on date night with my husband. I hadn't been here in about 10 years and my husband had never been here. We waited at the bar for about 15minutes for a table which is fine. I had a caipirinha and it was perfect! Soon after we were seated and we ordered the tostones appetizer which came with shrimp, beef, and chicken. They were to die for! For our entree, I ordered a plate that came with chicken breasts, tostones, and shrimp accompanied by rice and an amazing garlic sauce. I loved it. It did happen to be a lot of food so we took some home. My husband ordered the parrilla for 1. All types of meat on a grill with rice and beans. Soooooo much amazing food! Their flavor, their presentation gets an A+ from us! Their service can use a little upgrade since there was a little misunderstanding with the waitress and our bill but it was handled quickly. We will definitely come back for another date night soon! read more

Cabana - Latin American Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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I was excited to come here to eat Cuban food but was completely disappointed with the taste and service was sub par. I ordered the skirt steak which had no flavor at all. My boyfriend steak fell on the floor when the waiter was serving him. Then came out with a new steak in a matter of 2mins saying it was a new steak??? I would not recommend this so call Cuban Fusion eatery to anyone... read more

I use to looove Cabana years ago! Not sure if they changed the chef, but food was tasteless, cold & the chicken tasted sooo rubbery! Sorry Cabana, you lost me! read more

Quick 10 min wait then we were seated. Nice festive atmosphere with bright colors and salsa music in the background. We ordered arepas to start then an order of salmon and garlic chicken. Both came with side order of nice and beans. Please ask for their chimichurri sauce it's amazing . Both on a diet so no alcohol but there is a nice list of mojitos and other mixed drinks to choose from. This place is worth trying out read more

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