My go to place for delicious Cuban food. I come here very often with friends and family. This…read morelocation is great because the outdoor seating is pedestrian only and often times I come with my pups. It's located right across the street from a large park and the area is very lively and family oriented. The service is consistently outstanding, the food is also fresh every time. The menu is so expensive there's a little something for everyone. And the drinks are always great. Reservation can be made, but we almost always get a table when walking in. They sing happy birthday to you with instruments, making it a great place for a birthday celebrations. My favorite dishes: - empanadas (chicken or guava/cheese), the hot sauce on the side is SO good - pork tamale - garlic shrimp (comes with soft bread for dipping) - pitcher of white passion fruit sangria (way better than getting individual glasses) - skirt steak/churrasco - chicharron de pollo (crispy, juicy chicken bites)

3.5 stars I was in…read morethe mood for a new dinner destination, so we decided to make a reservation at Rumba Cubana's Jersey City location. I had walked by the place in the past and noticed that they had a really nice patio, and I had hoped to sit out there on the beautiful evening, but it was simply too packed when we arrived. Instead, we were taken to a spacious table inside, which still had a great atmosphere with fun music and a general buzz in the air. Our server was nice, but approached us way too quickly to take our order. We rushed to put in our beverage requests, but noted that we would need much more time to study the vast food menu. I ordered some sort of mezcal and passion fruit cocktail, which was very good and not nearly as sweet and full of juice as it looked. I also tried a sip of my companion's Old Fashioned, which used quite a few bourbons, making it very strong. It had a nice cherry sweetness to it, though. When we were finally ready to select our food items, we decided to start with bowls of their "Mama Fela's Chicken Soup". For $4, we were expecting small cups of broth, but the portion was much more generous. The soup was very flavorful and included chunks of spiced chicken on its bone, small cobs of corn, and riced noodles. Though it was enjoyable, it was also very greasy, and you could see the dots of oil throughout the broth. When our server came to clear the plates to make room for our main courses, she did a doubletake to inspect the knife that had been at my place-setting. I had initially thought that the blade had some sort of pattern on it, but she caught the fact that it was actually dirty. When I looked closer, I noticed a shoe print on it, which was so gross. Thankfully, she went to replace it, though I made her also bring me a new fork and napkin, as the two pieces of silverware had been wrapped together in the sheet of cloth. In terms of the entrees, my partner had only positive things to say about his Ropa Vieja, and I concurred that my simply grilled Seabass with olive oil, white wine, and garlic was fantastic. Though the fish was prepared in a very simple manner, it was seasoned and executed with perfection. Both of our meals came with our choice of a single side dish. While my companion liked his rice and black beans, I found my seasoned vegetables to be way to greasy. The medley of cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, peppers, onions, and zucchini were swimming in a heavy garlic butter. Despite a few mishaps, we liked our meal at Rumba Cubana for the most part. I would go back, but I would definitely avoid the vegetables next time.

the waiters & waitresses were very polite, and food was delivered within a reasonable time window…read more the actual food itself was very good, especially the salmon. the restaurant is very chill and quiet, and it gives a relaxed feeling, not a stressed loud restaurant. i would highly recommend!

We have been wanting to come here for years but it was a total letdown…read more All the food was under seasoned. The guac needed salt/ onion/ lime (literally so bland), the chicken needed any flavor, empanadas just tasted fried. Then they added gratuity to the bill, never mentioned it (we were table of 4) and then proceeded to bring up the tip screen with an auto filled tip. What the actual? This seems so scammy. Glad we read the entire bill or we would have tipped twice for bland, boring food.

The food was unreal. The chorizo was flavorful, paired with the eggs and fries. It was delicious…read morewith hot sauce. the french toast looks incredibly sweet, but the sweetness was perfectly balanced with the cream cheese and the bread; not overwhelming at all. The interior is very cozy with interesting artwork. The service is what makes this place shine. The staff was kind and attentive, without being overbearing. Multiple servers confirmed we were happy and cleared out plates. They run a very collaborative ship here and I HIGHLY recommend.

Stopped in here for an emergency breakfast after fasting for lab work across the street. I have…read moreordered dinner here multiple times but never breakfast. It was delicious and came out super quick. Staff were all very kind and the vibes were great.

Love coming here whenever visiting around the area. The food never disappoints and the staff are…read moregreat when we ask for recommendations. Lively music all day and a great place to eat, talk and have a good eating experience.

My husband and I came on a Saturday morning to have breakfast. We shared a Combo #1, Combo #4 and…read moreCuban Sandwich. The prices are unbeatable here, and the food is very good too. We'll likely just get sandwiches in the future though, because the combos are basically deconstructed sandwiches and end up just being messy to eat. Clean, nice ambiance. Took off one star just because the waitresses weren't very attentive to us. They seemed to serve other customers before us time and time again, and we had to try very hard to flag someone down to get our complementary cups of orange juice, extra napkins and check. They aren't short staffed, we think they just preferred to interact with Spanish-speaking customers. Other than this service aspect, we really like it 10/10 and will be back.

Solid Apollo Asado which comes with your choice of two sides for weekday lunch specials. It was…read more$12.99 and the portion was pretty big! Wish the chicken wasn't slightly overcooked and a bit juicier, but better overcooked than undercooked for chicken!

They need smarter people working here or it will cost them business. Came around 11 AM to get a…read moresteak and egg sandwich, I see that the meal with rice and beans is actually cheaper than how she charged me for the sandwich and I asked to switch and the lady was so confused not mention aloof. She had the comprehension of a child, and no one wants to deal with this level of stupidity when simply order food. I said it in English and I said it in Spanish so it wasn't a language barrier, then she calls a manager wasting time im paying to park, to ask how to ring it up. Lady just charged me the $20 how is this request so difficult!?!?!? Just go to La Isla around the corner, the food is better and the staff can complete simple orders. Horrible and incompetent service!

This is the churrasco from Chango. The steak was very well made. Not chewy or stringy, just…read moreperfectly cooked. The chimichuri was such a delight for the steak. The rice was also very delicious. Beans were very good and perfect consistency! The fruit juices were very good. My whole party each got a different flavor and we all very much liked them. Staff were friendly and quick to seat us. We unfortunately did have an issue with one of the original meals (the ropa vieja), and the server was quick to switch the meal for another and help us with this. Place is cute but crowded inside, so we opted to sit outside. Very cute seating with shade on the side tables. Prices were moderate for the food, nothing to complain about. Parking in the area is hard. It's an overpopulated town with street parking that is always full. If you do find street parking, walk down the whole block and read signs, they have odd street cleaning hours and signs are typically posted at the beginning of the street so you could miss it. I'd highly recommend this place!

10/10 I highly recommend this place. The food is authentic and flavorful with large portions. One…read moreof the best Cuban places I've been to in a while. The service was excellent as well. Very knowledgeable with the recommendations. It's a small place with a casual vibe and outdoor seating if you prefer. All of dishes were good. The Cuban sampler was a great appetizer with a variety of foods. The bowl, mofongo and steak were too notch.

I was recommended by a friend to check this spot out. So, Saturday a group of 6 of us got together…read moreto celebrate a friend's birthday and we went. The owner was present the day we went and he was super friendly and helped us make the birthday for her even better. There was hookah, multiple seats, a second floor, gender neutral bathroom, byob and plenty of street parking. The food was authentic Cuban food with a fusion twist. Everything was delicious. We all ordered different things so we could try each others plates . Everything was 10/10. At the end of the night we got dessert and hookah and our bill was only $230! Not expensive at all for the amount we drank and ate. Absolutely will come back to this place again and again. I highly recommend this to anyone on a date, solo or in a group. Place has such a nice Caribbean vibe to it with Cuban music and decorations. The staff is friendly and everyone is welcoming. Give them a try !

I have come more than once each time it was closed during hours that are operational per their…read morewebsite. Their phone automated so no one answers. If you go you run the risk it will be closed.

Came here May 6th after work…read more Please kindly note: pickup orders you need to go to website. I arrived and went to the bar to provide my order, which took approximately 15 minutes to be finished for take out. Bar: The service at the bar was fantastic. My first time here ordering for my spouse and I and she explained the full menu, provided water while I was waiting. Patient, attentive. 10/10. No complaints in service. Inside: At 5:30 PM arrival seated areas were empty but the bar was at 50% capacity. I do remember walking at night time and this place is always busy or full. When entering you are greeted by the front lady for reservations. The ambience is fantastic, with great lighting and a structure that is clear where to go for bathroom, bar, back to your seat! The music being played, hispanic and Cuban music brought a great vibe. As someone who worked in Monterrey for over a year, it felt like I was culturally back. 10/10. Great location. Great ambience and lighting. Great music. Fantastic interior design with plenty of spacing Food: Amazing food. One appetizer with bananas I believe was simply outstanding. The braised pork we ate was sooooo tender and well cooked. Only thing, which does not deserve docking a score, is make sure you call or know beforehand if there are large parties or events going on. It is very noisy if that's not your vibe when those events are going on and they happen often here especially on weekends.

My husband and I came to Son Cubano for our wedding anniversary, and there were definitely some…read morehighs and lows. The location is absolutely beautiful. We sat outside right on the water with an incredible view of Manhattan. It was a little chilly, but we had jackets and were perfectly comfortable. The inside has a very lively, Miami-style atmosphere, but it was pretty busy with people filming and taking photos, so sitting outside was definitely the right choice for us--it felt much quieter and more relaxed. I'm expecting, so I asked about mocktails and was a little surprised that the options were basically a non-alcoholic piña colada or mojito. For a restaurant at this price point, I would have expected a more interesting mocktail selection. My husband did order a cocktail that he really enjoyed. We started with the lobster and shrimp tacos, which were probably my favorite thing of the night. They were absolutely delicious--I could have eaten five more! That said, $28 for three very small tacos felt a little steep. For my entrée, I had the Camarones al Ajillo ($36). The flavor was great, but there weren't many shrimp and mine were unfortunately a bit overcooked. I also found a hair on my food, which was obviously disappointing. My husband had the Paella Clasico, which was delicious and a much better portion. We also shared the Son Cubano fried rice, and that was AMAZING--another standout of the meal. Overall, you're definitely paying a premium for the beautiful waterfront location and atmosphere. We had some really delicious dishes, but between the portion sizes, pricing and a few issues with my entrée, I don't think the food quality consistently matched the price point. Still, the views are gorgeous and there were enough things we really enjoyed that I'm glad we tried it.

You don't find Puerto Rican food very often so I wants to try it there in the food court. They have…read morepinchos there which is even less common. I got two chicken ones. That was probably more food than I needed so next time just one. It was pretty tasty and reminded me of Fajardo street vendors. If you do get pinchos, know it takes 15 minutes.

As a hungry vegetarian, I am here to pick up some food for my friend and coffee for myself. I got…read moresome rice and beans. Portion is good. Strong Spanish coffee. Service is good and the food smelled good.

Meh. Artesano his hit or miss depending upon the time and day. Fish sandwich was ok so was the…read morecubano. Caldo gallego was just ok.

You MUST try their cortaditos. Such a delicious cup of coffee…read more The quality is incredible, service is on point. This is very authentic tasting Cuban food. We got the breaded fish - cooked perfectly with a nice crunch. The Cuban sandwich and avocado were so tasty. The churros are delicious - fresh and the perfect filling to dough ratio. A repeat spot and a personal favorite.