My husband first heard about Cuban Shack while he was at his barbershop. The other day we happened to be walking down Hoyt Street and passed right by it, so he suggested we stop in for lunch. The restaurant had a cozy, relaxed vibe. There are only a handful of tables, but we were still able to find a spot easily (we went around 2pm). We ordered Cuban sandwiches and guava pastelitos. I hadn't had a Cuban sandwich in years, and these absolutely did not disappoint. The sandwiches had the perfect balance of bread, meat, cheese, and sauce. They were rich and flavorful without being greasy or dry. They also came with plantain chips and a garlic sauce on the side, which was a nice touch. I also really enjoyed the guava pastry. It had a generous amount of guava filling but wasn't overly sweet. I'm so glad we discovered this spot and will definitely be coming back. read more

Cuban Shack - Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Needed a bite to eat after a cross country flight. Did not disappoint. Pork sandwich: 8/10 slow roasted melt-in-your-mouth pork and the garlic sauce :chefs-kiss: Beef empanada: 9/19 the filling was super flavorful and while I'm not usually a fan of doughy empanadas (vs masa) this was on point Yucca fries: 6/10. I like my yucca a tad crispier and the queso was a bit clumpy but may have been a bit better in person as opposed to being in the container for 20 minutes. read more

Cuban Shack - Food and drink menu - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here to get coffee and a pastry with some friends while I was visiting town. The service was solid, if a little slow. That said, we did have a big order. It has room for dining in, and has a cafe feel. This was my first time trying Cuban coffee. It was good! A little sweet for me, but it tasted less sweet after the Guava pastry (lol). The pastry was rich and filled with Guava. It's almost like a jam (and about as sweet). I would definitely come back to try the other dishes!! I appreciate that they have veggie options -- I haven't seen that at other Cuban places I've been to. read more

Cuban Shack - Guava Pastry - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I really hate to give this bad review. I ordered their specialty- Cuban sandwich and pork was tasted super bad with stale taste! I was sharing sandwich with my husband and he couldn't eat it too. It was bad tasting. Sweet Plantains was bad too (separate order) they being over cooked and not delicious and for $7 you can do it better. We literally put all the food in the garbage. read more

Cuban Shack - Bad Cuban sandwich with pork that have super bad stale taste - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Phenomenal experience! The food was absolutely authentic, and I stumbled upon this spot while walking through the neighborhood. The indoor-outdoor vibe immediately caught my attention. I started with a Mojito, which was the perfect treat, refreshing, full-sized, and tasting exactly like a classic Mojito. I ordered the Cod fish Croquettes, a side order of sweet plantain, and it did not disappoint. Tender, flavorful ,and, it was exceptional. My favorite part about this place is the cozy outdoors if you wish to sit outside. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the whole place radiates a tropical, welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend stopping by! read more

Cuban Shack - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Incredibly prepared food, great coffee, nice music! This place is great. I was excited to find it.

Got the Cuban, and it was absolutely incredible. The meat was tender and flavourful, the mustard and pickles were just the right amount, and the bread was toasted to perfection. Got it to go, but the brief service I got was friendly. Cute decor too! read more

Cuban Shack - Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Today I was walking by Hoyt and passed right by it, so I stopped in and got some sandwiches and sides The restaurant has a relaxed vibe. This previously used to be a Mexican food place.There are only a handful of tables, and it was packed. They have fish and veggie options which is great. I got the fish and steak sandwich, both were great. Got sides of beans and plantain. The portions sizes are great. read more

Best sandwich i ever had. literally found nirvana and became religious after eating this Cuban Sandwich. read more

When in Brooklyn, eat! Sunday afternoon in a beautiful day. This place is a cute spot nestled between two streets that are closed on Sunday's. Seating is available outside, which is great for a spring day. We tried the frozen mojito which was delicious!!! Then the steak sandwich and steak platter! It was very tasty and flavored to perfection. It was a great choice on a beautiful day! I will certainly be back! read more

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As great as the food is, the problem is trying to get them to deliver Door Dash. They will accept the order but then they'll cancel for no reason. This happened to me three times. Talk about pissed!!! Nonetheless the food is great. read more

Good food, no hospitality. When you walk in, you hear a nice soundtrack that sets a chill vibe. Nice looking resto, indoor and outdoor seating to choose from. Seems like it's gonna be a decent time so far. But... I came in, good attitude and whatever, and just stood....and stood....and stood...at the counter and couldn't even be acknowledged for the 2-3 minutes. Not a single greeting or smile once I was finally acknowledged. Just a blank stare, like I'm bothering him. My order was for stay, but I asked for one item to be to-go instead, and the tone of his "ok..." was trash. Fuck you, too, I guess. read more

Cute place with a great Cuban vibe, tucked away in a side street. Looks like everything is super fresh, and they have vegetarian options. I tried the jackfruit pressed sandwich with yucca fries. This was great, the jackfruit bbq sauce was a little sweet for me, but still good. I realized I should have asked them to add pickles to my sandwich, for that proper Cuban sandwich tang. Cafecito was perfect. read more

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Best Cuban Sandwich I have ever eaten and the restaurant was hopping. I liked the Cubano

Cuban Shack was something I was really looking forward to. I ordered the pulled pork platter with rice and beans--everything was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The pork was tender, the rice and beans were spot on, and the drinks were just as good. I also heard they have live music on Saturdays during the warmer months, which makes me even more excited to come back. Can't wait to return and experience it with the music--definitely a great neighborhood spot. read more

Wow!!!! What an AMAZING Cuban sandwich. I'm from Miami, trust me when I say this is one of the best Cuban sandwiches I've ever had. The pork is marinated and roasted for 72 hours - yes you read that right. They offer various sandwiches, but you have to go with the Cuban. For my veggie heads, they even offer a jackfruit Cuban sandwich. The owner, super nice and attentive, let me sample it and it was very flavorful and tender! Other than sandwiches, they have some appetizers, pastelitos, colada (Cuban coffee!!!) and plate dishes with rice, beans and a protein. I can't wait to go back. read more

Amazing Cuban sandwich very well prepared tasty delicious bread with a side of plantain chips with ajo sauce just absolutely amazing 10/10 read more

Cuban Shack - Cuban sandwich with plantain chips and ajo sauce - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I got recommended this place by someone who has Cuban background, I figured, can't go wrong with it! I called in to pick up my order, the guy who answered my phone was very friendly and very welcoming when I arrived at the restaurant. I thought the price was on the higher side but the sandwich was so big that could serve 2 people and delicious! I'll definitely be back!! read more

Cuban Shack - Menu - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Got out of the shower after 930, this little gem was directly in the path of our hotel. Between the pork plate, beef empanadas and the flan to go. It is a small place with 3 guys behind the counter, maybe 12 seat but OMG read more

This is my only cuban sandwich spot go to I love the sweetness of slow cooked pork + ham and cheese go well together Good vibes workers they are friendly feel comfortable like eat at your place and leave with good feeling after read more

I just ate one of the best cubanos I've ever had. Don't worry. This isn't some kind of bait and switch scenario. It was here, at Cuban Shack. This spot opened up two weeks ago today, and when a Cuban Shack opens up down the street from me, I consider it my moral and civic duty to check it out for you, the people. First off, the vibes are good. Jesús Alemany on the trumpet coming out of the speakers, bright colors everywhere (even the bathroom is adorable and smells great). That said, I'll be honest with you. I was preparing myself for disappointment. There are a lot of lackluster cubanos out there in the world, and coming in at $16, this is also not the most affordable one out there. But it's an expensive neighborhood, good food costs money, and I'll be damned if I'm not going to check it out (although I'm kind of slacking waiting two whole weeks). Good thing I did, because... GODDAMN. This sandwich is basically perfect. Visually it's stunning, with the outside of the Cuban bread lacquered up to a shine by the press. There's delicious bits of fricco crust all around the outside where the cheese got burned, and I knew it was going to be incredible when I first opened the box. The guys behind the counter are super nice, and when I asked if I should roll with a pork plate or a cubano on my first visit, I loved the confidence with which he directed me to the sandwich. After biting into it, I can report that confidence was clearly deserved, because he knew this sandwich was everything it should be. A Cuban sandwich is pretty simple on its face, but so many people mess it up. I don't know where these dudes came from (Cuba, probably), but they nail it so hard. The balance is exactly right; perfect ratios of bread to pickles to mustard to cheese to pork...and the PORK here. 15 hour slow cooked to ridiculous, juicy flavor. I could and will eat it all on its own, or on a plate with rice and beans and maduros. Maybe tomorrow. I'm going to be thinking about this sandwich til I come back and get another. It's a tight menu, and I'm willing to bet it's all good after seeing the care and quality put into the signature item. So glad you moved into the neighborhood, guys. See you soon. read more

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One of the best Cuban sandwiches I ever had. Empanada was perfectly fried and had great filling. read more

Cuban Shack - Cuban sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Super heartbroken to hear My Cuban Spot closed down... BUT when I heard about this place, I rushed to get my fix, and this place did not disappoint. Absolute perfection, 10/10. Cuban sandwich packed with pork and flavor. Super juicy. I could probably come here once a week. read more

Cuban Shack - Cuban Sandwich Steak Plate - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing food. Reminds me of my moms cooking. Will definitely return when in Brooklyn A little tough on parking. If patient, you will find a spot read more

Every part of the operation seems well managed. The taste lingers pleasantly. The menu items satisfy cravings while providing nutrition. Service quality was high, with nice staff who regularly ensured we were happy. I value this place and recommend it confidently! read more

The Cubano is great. You can sit outside with your dog and a beer too. Will def go back.

I'm Haitian so Cuban food is similar. I had diarrhea for 2 weeks. I randomly came to New York for a birthday trip and found keeping shack. When I tell you I poop solids the day after! Cuban Shack has healed me! I know the food is fresh and it was so good and well season. I had a frozen mojito and that was great as well. They had the tables outside or inside. If it weren't for the New York trash outside, I definitely would have felt I'm in Cuba. This is definitely a restaurant to try you will not be disappointed! read more

The food quality alone will bring me back. Their kitchen delivers quality matched by their service team. The atmosphere combines hygiene with style. Great flavor profile. Fair prices and friendly employees. I recommend giving this place your time. read more

Steak sandwich done well. I am a sucker for grilled onion so they had me from there. Staff is very cool. Nice dining area. read more

Cuban Shack - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Stop in for the first time to visit for lunch...I chose the pork plate. It was more than what I needed for lunch. The pork was juicy and flavorful the black beans were tender over well prepared rice topped with golden brown plantain... I will definitely go back when I'm in the area read more

Our toddlers loved dinner so much that they asked to come back tomorrow, so we did. Pork plate is 10/10 and they loved the empanadas!

Cuban sandwich is pretty good. Goes down well with a cold Yerba Mate soda. Guava empanada is also very good. Place is small but there is seating for at least 15 people inside. read more

Cuban Shack - Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is freaking amazing and tastes like the best Cuban food. Authentic, fresh, bread is perfect, meat ideal. Ambiance is wonderful and exactly what you want form a place called "Cuban Shack" read more

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Got the pork plate, where every element had wonderful flavor! Pork was melt in your mouth, white rice perfectly fluffy and plantains were perfectly caramelized. Guy at counter super nice. let me try the jackfruit vegetarian option which tasted great and looked like meat! Nice chill atmosphere with good music playing. Love! read more

Cuban Shack - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The Coffee (Cortadito) was good, also ordered some empanadas. I ordered the chicken which was okay, the beef was good, and the guava was the best. If you want to try other things here I would say do that instead of just ordering the empanadas, which were okay at best. read more

Cuban Shack - Cortadito (coffee and milk) - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I stopped by for mid-day lunch and food was served quickly. It's a causal location with seating area if you'd want eat there. Unfortunately after a few bites, the meat was not enjoyable at all. The plantains and rice and beans was good but the meat was not good - not sure if I went on a bad day as there's so many raving reviews. read more

Cuban Shack - Pork Plate - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My Cuban Spot is back! Man did I miss these sandwiches. I'm not sure what I can add except to say they're better than what I had in Key West. How do they press the bread so it's that thin and crispy? I stuffed some of the plantain chips inside of my sandwich. Great decision. In addition to the sandwich I tried tres leches cake and a chicken empanada. No notes on the tres leches - succulent. The empanada was delicious but a bit small. Might be nice to offer a deal for an order of 3! read more

Newly opened spot next to Grand Army that is perfect for takeout or a quick meal. We got a cuban sandwich and chicken rice plate. Quick service and super sweet staff. The new spot is clean and laidback. The portions are massive so it's a great value. I want to go back just for the white rice. Call me basic but it was perfection. I might need to go back tonight for a guava pastry... I've been craving one. Onto the cuban. Easily the best I've had in NY (hard to compare with spots in Miami :P ) and way better than Cafe Havana. Not even a question. Perfect bread, meat, mustard and pickle ratio. read more

Cuban Shack - Cuban Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Delicious ! Mouthwatering! Absolutely outstanding Cuban food. I had the Cuban Sandwich; it was an amazing sandwich full of intense flavors and all grilled to perfection. And, the bread they use is a perfect match to the pork, ham and Swiss cheese. The portions are Big! One sandwich was enough for dinner and lunch the next day. It has a cool vibe and one of the Chefs/Owners Victor couldn't have been more personable and friendly. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Arguably one of the best Cuban sandwiches in all of NYC. Friendly staff great ambiance. Looking forward to exploring the rest of the menu. Oh the beef empanada and the guava empanada were delicious as well. read more