I went to the Perth Amboy for the first time. We walked by the beach and the historic buildings. We got hungry and really wanted to check out the Latin restaurants in the area. The Cuban Cafe is great. Great menu, fast service. We got a cuban sandwich and a media noche sandwich. Surprise! Its the same sandwich the only difference is the bread. One had a hotdog bun and the other was on crusty italian bread. They both had ham, pernil, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. YUM!!! We are definitely coming back for the rice dishes. I forgot to take pics but it was very very good. The cafe con leche was excellent read more

So disappointed today.. they served me all fat and rubbery skin on the bottom of my dish. Food is good. But whoever made that plate should be fired!!! How disrespectful!!! Why do they treat DoorDash and Grubhub orders like this? read more

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Found a roach in my coffee .. I thought oh how cute they put a coffee bean in the coffee ! not the case! It had legs . If a cockroach is in the coffee I can only imagine what else is going on in there .. they asked if they can give me another . I said so I can eat the rest of the family ??!! No thank you! Give me my money back and do better with cleaning it's unacceptable!!! Big red flag!! It's a no for me! read more

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Today I decided on my way home to look for a nice Cuban place to have some Cuban food. I'm doing so I came across Cuban Café . If this was in Cuba, everyone would be arrested by Castrohimself. The food was very simple. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I really personally don't like to give a bad review but I'm not gonna give a place a good review that doesn't deserve it. I'm sorry I'm a chef for 30 years in my life. I have sweated blood and tears in many kitchens and many major famous events to lower myself to lying. I will not lie about a business no be vindictive and try to hurt any business, but this place really sucks. I ordered two papaya drinks made with milk. They brought me two papaya drinks made with water big difference on taste sorry. So obviously, they don't pay attention to the customer what they ordered. They just bring whatever they want. I'm looking in the menu I didn't see any of the main courses on the menu at all so I look over and I see all the food displayed on the counter. OK no nothing to tell me what it is but being Cuban I do know what it is, but my wife didn't know. So I went back to my table, sat down, and I ordered rice and beans with yuca and pork The pork was very fatty. It was nothing to brag about. I waited a half hour for the food, not bad if it was a major restaurant that was packed, and the food had to be cooked But in this case, it was pure laziness the food was there warm everybody in the hotel pans the steam table Then I have to wait another 15 minutes to order another papaya drink and I made sure they put milk in it because my wife does not like it with water at the wait another 15 minutes for that Two guys were Marachi singers walked in started playing the guitar and all the workers started cheering them on. OK fine why you can't work why not cheer them on? They have nothing better to do I mean he take their time serving their customers So I had to go to the bathroom stupid me did not check for toilet paper in the dispenser. I got done no toilet paper now I'm really angry put my pants on. You can imagine with my underwear thank God for underwear at this point so I grabbed napkins because I asked the lady for toilet paper before I told her there's no toilet paper in the bathroom. She said we have no one to go to the store They didn't offer me napkins I had to grab The ones from my table. I went back and did what I had to do. I left a handle of the sink so I could put it on Luke warm water put my hands on to wash them. I scolded my hands because the handle was stripped, or you can turn it on and off it was on hot, so my hand I'm heated I go back to the table now, guys asking for money off of everybody that sitting down the singers . This is solo class you allow outside guys to come in play guitars and then shake down your customers for money that really got me mad. I gave them two dollars told them to F off. I'm waiting minutes For my check. I waited another 20 minutes now it's 40 minutes. I finally yelled and told I need my check. I got her attention when I got everybody's attention. I have a very deep loud voice. Another 15 minutes on top of that I finally got the check I know the place was not that busy. They had plenty of workers not working. I put the money in the waiters pad my closed it now I'm waiting for the lady. I finally had to get up and hand it to her. It was ridiculous. She didn't even look like she appreciated the tip. I didn't appreciate her lousy service and it was like a young punk kid, but I did notice about the Place as I went to the bathroom there was no Cuban cooking that food. It was all Mexican. I have nothing against Mexicans, but if you're gonna cook Cuban food and I walk in there to eat, you better make me feel like I'm eating Cuban food not cat food I have 30 years experience on my belt have my degree in culinary arts and applied science major event famous people worked in great restaurants and I was taught by many great chefs. I always believe if you taste good food to the hole in the walls, but I fell into a hole in the floor this place is not going to a failure in my eyes was horrific. It was the worst of it kind. The food was nothing to talk about and they're very unorganized and they look like they did not even know what they were doing and they were walking around and being entertained they really didn't pay attention to any other customers Idiots I wouldn't be surprised that this place eventually will be sold and closed down lot of business. The place needs all new trained staff and a good manager or an owner that knows how to conduct business. Like I said as a chef, I will not lie and I'm a retired. Chef. I will not give credit to anyone that doesn't deserve it. No way I give this restaurant a minus F for failure. read more

Cuban Cafe - Live entertainment - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Mi hija quería comer torta cubana.... Bueno Familia nos trajo a comer aquí!! Dios mío que rico!!!!! Lo que ella quería lo tenían y quedó enamorada de la comida. Amables!!! Tienen bastante opsiones. Parking on street or on side. read more

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I only did a DoorDash delivery but had to write a review because it deserved 5 stars. The taste is robustly flavorful and I can definitely see myself ordering from this place again. read more

Cuban Cafe - Pepper Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Authentic, tasty and the biggest challenge faced here is what to order. SO many wonderful dishes. Prices are reasonable and the dining area is comfortable . Staff were friendly. Coffee was excellent. The Cuban sandwich was tasty and packed with flavor. We split two of their pastries that were light and a perfect end to a great meal. read more

Cuban Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

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As a person who grew up on La Pola Cuban sandwiches from West New York in Hudson County, this is an awesome alternative. I can't say if it's better because it's been years since I've been there, and I just found out it has since closed. So for today (National Cuban Sandwich Day, August 23rd), I went on a mission to get it near me. This place did not disappoint, and I'm so happy I discovered them! The sandwich is $10 each, and for dinner later, I got the Ropa Vieja. They gave me a very nice portion, which can easily be for two people, at $15, you can't go wrong. The ambiance is very neighborly, authentic, and the ladies behind the counter were attentive, fast, and the place looked clean, even where the food is, which is great. Sometimes Latin restaurants can look like they cook with a whole lot of grease, but I can attest this place is definitely not one of them, which is great. Overall, I can assure I will definitely be coming back to get some of that house cooking I sometimes miss from home. read more

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I used to go there regularly for the Cuban sandwich. I stopped about 4 years ago....reason...because for the last two times I went the price they charged me for the sandwich didn't correspond to what the menu listed for the sandwich. I noticed it the first time, and didn't say anything because I thought I may have misunderstood and made the mistake. But then a few weeks later, the last time I went, I complained to the owner, who was there at the time, and he blew it off by saying that he could charge more than the menu because he had that discretion available to him. Why not amend the menu? That's simply one method and another chance to take advantage of the public. Squeeze them when you can. So I stopped going. I am writing this now because I thought to see if the restaurant was still there. So it is.....but I see that the reviews are mediocre. I have noticed that many Latino places, grocery stores, small cafe, small eateries, etc., have a bad habit of not posting prices for things. So, unless you go there very often, you don't know what they're going to charge. You could ask of course but you shouldn't have to. It's a cultural tendency to do this as in the Caribbean nations life was very relaxed and businesses had personal relationships with their customers. That is no longer the case here in this country....prices should be posted all the time! read more

Omg, and you have but no choice to start a review with Omg, when slather out after gorging on whatever tongue dancing delight you decided to devour. For me, it's the oxtail that'll leave your stomach begging your fingers to continue to lick the tantalizing sauce from under the nails. Add their homemade hot sauce and it's on, baby! I don't just stop at the oxtail their Cuban sandwiches will go down and samy lore history, every portion in this place is more than sizable, you will get your moneys worth. Fairly clean with plenty of outside street parking or a lot right across the way to pay a minimal fee. I'm on table stool sits with about seven or eight seats and 9 or 10 booths so, plenty of seating. Primarily spanish-speaking as expected but the service is very friendly and make sure you get a Cuban coffee for the road. My highest recommendation. read more

Best Cuban sandwich was the best. It's done like an almost like a panini with pickles and mustard. I substituted Swiss cheese with provolone because not a fan of Swiss and it was no problem! Highly recommend! read more

Liked this place and their service a lot! Came here to try the food and it felt like home when I walked in. The woman behind the counter was nice and polite to me as I clearly didn't understand how to order, even though there were people behind me. When she told me to-go orders are taken at the hot bar I headed there and the man behind the hot bar was so nice. He explained what may go well with what, even though I had an idea of what I wanted. I got pork with plantains and mashed yuca then another one was the oxtail which was BOMB with some peas and rice and plantain. Both meats were so tender and fell off the bone. The plantains where sweet and tasty, and the yucca was good, I never had it mashed so that was a nice surprise. Would definitely recommend and would come again. read more

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Food was amazing. Authentic Cuban cuisine packed with flavor in every bite. It was so good I had to take some home with me. Excellent customer service, the staff was extremely warm and inviting. Very cozy and clean establishment. I would totally recommend them to others and can't wait to come back again! read more

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The food was tasty, though I found it to be somewhat overpriced. The Cuban sandwich, while delicious, seemed costly at $11, especially since it wasn't particularly large and didn't come with any sides. Surprisingly, similar items might be found at higher-end places for a comparable price. The establishment, a blend of cafe and takeout buffet, provided service that met expectations for its bustling environment. Parking is a challenge in the area due to high demand. The ambiance is average for a cafe in Perth Amboy, neither exceptionally upscale nor rundown, offering a diner-like atmosphere that I enjoyed. The service was satisfactory. read more

Delicious oxtail and love their Moro! Fried yucca leaves a lot to be desired. I've only had takeout so can't speak for service.

I ordered for the very first time here tonight. It was my night off to cook, so I used a gift card I received for Christmas. The total amount was over $50. I got two orders of "ROPA VIEJA" and a side order of boiled yucca. The ropa vieja was tough and not shredded like ropa vieja usually is. I had to cook my mom a different meal because of this- so much for a night off of cooking. When I called the restaurant, they couldn't find a manager, I guess, but the lady told me to call tomorrow because she couldn't find the cook. She mentioned the cook was new, which doesn't surprise me. What a sad representation of ropa vieja which is usually so thinly shredded that it melts in your mouth. Not this meat- it was hard and there wasn't much sauce. It looks NOTHING like the pictures. Worse part is I ordered two dinners of this. I will NEVER order from here again, and I want a manager to come eat this food. If I wasn't twenty minutes away, I would bring them this meal and let them work through the tough hard meat and let me know if this is how they want their restaurant to be remembered. It's a CUBAN cafe- the seasoning wasn't even Cuban-style and it's supposed to cook Cuban food with expertise. I am very annoyed and hungry because I threw it out. One other thing - On Yelp, it even says they substituted the meat for ropa vieja one day when they ran out. I believe this is probably the case here. DO BETTER!!!!!!! You guys should've canceled the order rather than give me subpar rendition of this dish. P.S. the frozen veggies are terrible....like school carrots.... And I tried calling before I made these reviews. I find it hard to believe there was absolutely no one that could get on phone w me to discuss this. read more

Cuban Cafe - Chunks of meat called "ropa vieja" at this restaurant. Called chunks of tough beef at my house. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

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Food is amazing! I'm addicted! The pork is well seasoned and tender. The rice accompanied it perfectly.

Delicious food and but some dishes are a bit pricey. Great size in portions. You won't regret stopping by

Delicious! got the oxtail platter with red beans $ rice for hubby and friend & a media noche for me! ordered online when i got there all was ready for pickup. Ladies were courteous and it's nice place to sit if you have time. i will be back for more! read more

This place was pretty good a few years ago. Over time this place has gone down hill, the owner doesn't seem to be around anymore, I went the other day to pickup a few trays for a party and the RoPa Vieja had no flavor. other times that I've picked up the Lechón they try and give you a lot of skin and fat and a lot less meat. Not enough staff is working especially on a Saturday night, 2 people working the counter and 1 in kitchen. most of the clientele isn't Cuban so I guess they feel authenticity isn't needed. this place isn't what I hoped it would be. I'm Cuban maybe I expect too much. read more

Unreal food. Incredible service and super helpful. We were in a pinch due to a mis order and the team here responded in a big way. The hockey team was raving how amazing the food was. Thank you!!!! read more

Cuban Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

I feel like every-time I come here I risk my life for the pepper steak but I guess it's worth it right? Not the best area but it's a great authentic occasional treat. read more

Ordered takeout/delivery. Pepper steak was flavorful but a bit dry. Would try again but would likely order something else.

Awesome of awesomeness. Even with delivery the prices are so low. I got pernil and I think it's gonna last three days, there's so much. Fast service. I'm going to order from here all the time. Nice people. read more

If I could give more stars I would. I was planning a party and searching for a cuban place that caters, not far from our home and fits in our budget. I placed my order with Maria who was very helpful and on another occasion I spoke with the owner Jay who helped me make changes to my order. On the day of the party we went to pickup our order, and the place is warm and inviting. Jays brother was there helping in the kitchen and helped bring out our order with the staff. Everything smelled wonderful! The food was FANTASTIC!! Everyone raved about the food especially our picky eaters! The pork was moist and flavorful, the rice was a crowd pleaser too!! Everything we ordered was beyond amazing! I love supporting local and this place is definitely a keeper! read more

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Visiting a friend in South Amboy, NJ and we came across this Cuban Cafe on the app. Ordering and contactless delivery was a breeze. However, with any delivery the food isn't as hot as it would be if dining in. The Cuban Steak Special was delicious and flavorful but the rice and black beans and veggies were missing flavor or spices. They were very bland! My girlfriend also mentioned that something via flavor was missing from the grilled chicken sandwich. I'd say it was okay... read more

Food was bland and disgusting. Ordered steak and eggs. Potatoes were raw and tasted like metal. Eggs tasted like water. Steak was mediocre. Coffee was good hence the extra star. Don't go here!!!!! read more

Cuban Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Great ambiance and great people. Food never disappoints and I'm always there before I start my shift for work !

The beans looked like they were taken out of a can, not cooked, the flavor is different.

I would 110% recommend this Cuban spot!!! The outside can be deceiving but never judge a book by its cover because the food is outstanding!! Cuban sandwich AMAZING. The ropa was sooo sooo good!!! Fresh oj this place is a 10/10 read more

Cuban Cafe - Ropa Vieja Platter absolutely amazing - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

I'm sorry but I don't usually give bad reviews but this food was horrible. The steak had NO flavor and the vegetables were over cooked. I recooked the steak and yellow rice and threw everything else in the trash. I've had Cuban food before and this WAS NOT it. Maybe the regular chef wasn't in. I won't be ordering from here again read more

My second time here, and I'm shocked that with the economy as it is that they can keep their prices so low. Where a mc donalds burg or a burger king burg would be around 4-5 bucks on its own, an actual burger with a huge side of fries is 5$. The flan is also amazing, definitely recommended for the price and quality. Don't even get me started on the coffee, it's cuban so you know it's gonna be good. read more

If you don't feel like cooking, you should order from here. The pepper steak is very tasty.

Very Authentic. A real pleasure and becoming a favorite. And ...... the fried sweet plantains!

Food was great. Cozy spot with an authentic vibe. Original take out order got snagged by some rando but they handled it and the reorder wait time wasn't long. Would visit again. read more

Cuban Cafe - We got The Best Cuban Sandwich and the Cuban Special Steak. Everything was delicious. Cozy spot with an authentic vibe. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

First time in Perth Amboy and stopped at this little quaint hole in the wall restaurant. Wow, the food was unbelievable. It was authentic, hot and delicious! The service was impeccable. My waitress came and sat down at my table to take my order. She seem like a long lost friend who I had met up with for lunch! After talking to her about recommendations, I ended up with Ropa Vieja, white rice and black beans. Delish!!! Definitely coming back here again for the yellow rice and chicken read more

Cuban Cafe - Ropa Vieja!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

This place is trash. I used to go here all the time. They are very reckless. I order 3 cuban sandwiches with no mayo or mustard because my son is allergic to mustard. I get there the girl is making the sandwiches I see her put mayo and mustard on all 3 sandwiches. I ask her if those are mine. She says yes. I tell no we ordered no mayo and mustard. She realizes then proceeds to wipe it off with a napkin then tells me no problem I took it off. I look at her in disbelief and tell her are you kidding me you wiped it off with a napkin. I am not paying for that. The owner walks by and tell me yea she took it off. Now I am sitting there looking at her and she knows I seen her wipe it off the meat with a napkin. Now I am not the smartest guy in the world but once you put a sauce on any kind of meat that now sinks into the meat. At thus point was no reasoning with the girl or owner I just walked out and said no thank you. Now if I wasn't watching her she would have done this and when we checked sandwhich wouldn't have noticed she wiped it off until my son's throat started closing and we end up in hospital. Unreal. Stay away. And it's a shame I been coming here for years. And I recommended a lot of people to go here. I will contact them to tell them never to go there again. If they do this what else will they do drop food on the floor and just wipe it with a napkin and serve it. These people can no longer be trusted with the hygiene of ther food. read more

IF YOU DONT TRY THAT FRIED FISH WITH STEAMING HOT WHITE RICE & SWEET PLANTAINS , YOU ARE MISSING OUT! This restaurant is amazing! I never thought I could find such a gem here in Perth Amboy NJ. The customer service over the phone was a bit off, the girl didn't even say bye just hung up the phone. But when I walked in to pick up my food, the girl at the register was super sweet. Either way, the food definitely makes up for it! I would love to go back again & try different dishes. Would recommend to all my friends & family. read more

Was looking for a local Cuban restaurant and found this place. The bacalao and ropa vieja were so good. The yuca con mojo and sweet plantains delicious, as was the Tres Leches desert. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Cuban Cafe - Bacalao, Sweet, Plantains, Ropa Vieja, Yuca Con Mojo, and Congri. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

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This is a cafe / luncheonette type of place. So if you are looking for fine dining, this isn't it. The food was very good. We ordered from the prepared foods area. You can also order from the menu. You are given a choice of white rice, or two different types of congri. There is an assorments of chicken, pork, ropa vieja, etc. And you get a side. When we went the had yucca and maduros. My husband had ropa vieja, white rice and yucca. He's not Cuban but loves ropa vieja and he said this was very good. The yucca was soft and had good flavor. I had the chicken assado which was very flavorful, with congri and maduros. Portions are extra large. My husband ate most of his, but I took mine home for lunch tomorrow! (I also took home some ham croquettas) The counter is typical a Cuban counter. All types of shakes that you would expect, some sweets and cafe cubano. Seating was booth seating, but ok. The value was very good for the amount of food we received. If in the area again, we'd go back. I recommend you sit by the fish tank for a good view. read more

Cuban Cafe - Ropa Vieja, white rice and yucca - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Perth Amboy, New Jersey

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