We came on a Friday evening and were pleasantly surprised that it wasn't too crowded. The…read morerestaurant easily accommodated to a large group, making it a great choice for group dinners. The atmosphere was cozy with dim lighting, and although the restaurant was lively, the noise level was just right for conversation. Service was friendly and attentive, and all of our dishes arrived quickly and at the perfect temperature. The octopus and seafood paella were the standout of the night--perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with flavor. The sangria was also refreshing and paired well with the meal. It was nice that they gave out a shot of drink on the house at the end. Overall, it was a great dining experience with good food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'd visit again.

This place is a must try!!! If you are around make sure you…read morestop by! Ambiance is incredible, the service is fantastic.. since we stepped in till the moment we left the hospitality was priority, Fabiola was our bartender/ server, gave us great recommendations on food, we got the octopus and the goat cheese with mushrooms and we loved it, octopus was crispy on the outside and tender inside... I will definitely come back again!!! Desert was delicious too and perfectly matched with the chocolate martini!!! Thank you for the experience and hospitality!!!

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!

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.

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.

DELICIOUS food, classy ambiance and OUTSTANDING service! I…read moreabsolutely love their sangria! We had a wonderful night. Thanks to our waiter Javier for taking care of us.

Delicious food and service was great. We were quite a large group but they accommodated us very…read morewell. My absolute favorite was their seafood paella. We did have to wait quite a bit but didn't mind since we already had other dishes out. It had SO much seafood in it and was very flavorful. The waitstaff were extremely friendly and fun! Would love to return.

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.

Honestly a really solid menu filled with authentic dishes I haven't seen at other locations. The…read morefood was quite delicious - the avocado perfect and the yuca soft. Very authentic taste. The meat dishes were really tasty and I'd like to try more - especially the arroz imperial! Service was on point too.

Such a great experience, the staff was so friendly and accommodating. I celebrated my mother's bday…read morehere. The food was really good, I had the Salmon Tropical, the sweet mango and pineapple flavors were surprisingly a nice combination. The lychee martini punched me in the face hahaha it was so strong, I recommend the frozen guava daiquiri! It's a really nice restaurant, I recommend you visit with family and/or friends.

I had one of those nights at Salinas that you don't really expect going in, but end up thinking…read moreabout long after. From the second I walked in, the space just hits differently. It feels warm, intimate, almost like you've stepped into someone's beautifully designed home rather than a restaurant. At some point you find yourself under the retractable roof, looking up at the stars in the middle of New York, which is kind of wild in the best way. The food was honestly next level. You can tell there's a real San Sebastián influence behind it. Everything felt precise but still full of flavor and personality. Every dish that came out just kept building on the last. The presentation was beautiful without trying too hard, and the flavors were the kind that make you pause for a second after a bite. Service was exactly what you want it to be. Super attentive, really knowledgeable, but still relaxed. Nothing felt forced or overdone. I also have to mention the cocktails because they deserve it. Whoever is behind the bar knows what they're doing. I had the "Comandante on Vacation" and it was one of those drinks you immediately want another of before you're even halfway through. What I didn't expect was how the energy evolves during the night. There's a DJ, but it's not in your face. It just slowly lifts the whole atmosphere and suddenly dinner turns into something a bit more alive without losing that elevated feel. It's just one of those places where everything works. The setting, the food, the service, the vibe all come together in a way that feels effortless. Definitely one of the more memorable dinners I've had in a while.

A great spot for tapas. We had a variety of dishes and they were all good, with the octopus and the…read morearroz being highlights. The host and wait staff were wonderful. Probably a bit understated as I suspect many of their dishes are excellent. A nice find and solid place to go.

A very solid Spanish restaurant with all the traditional flavors. I came with a few friends and…read moreordered the croquetas de jamón (the bechamel was perfection, loved them), carne y pulpo à la gallega. The meat and the octopus were cooked so well, so tender and it all reminded me of being back home. The service was also outstanding, our server was super kind and very attentive. Definitely recommend to try it!

I came here for dinner to celebrate my friend's birthday. When I first arrived, I was a little…read moreconfused with the set up and went up the steps and through the red doors. The interior was gorgeous, refined, and elegant. However, I found out my group was dining downstairs, which was also beautiful and tastefully decorated with a festive atmosphere. Looking at the menu beforehand, I was set on ordering the Steak with potatoes. On the night of, I decided I wanted something lighter. I ended up going with the Fideua Del Mar, which was Monkfish on top of a bed of thin noodles. This was plated beautifully and the Monkfish was served in delicate pieces. The noodles were tasty, cooked perfectly, with rich seasoning, albeit a little on the fishy side. The Monkfish was mild, succulent, meaty, and firm with lobster-like texture. I also got to try the Patatas Bravas and Empanadas. The Potatoes were delightfully crispy and well seasoned, served with a savory aioli. Empanadas contained spinach, aged cheese, shallots, and basil. The outer shell was perfectly flaky and crunchy, and there was satisfying cheese pull. I am not really a fan of spinach, so I didn't enjoy this. Honestly, I was surprised the restaurant didn't have a meat filled empanada option, such as Chorizo or Shrimp. For dessert, I had some of the warm chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream and fresh berries. This was rich and sweet, oozing with irresistible melty chocolate. Service was lovely. Our waitress was friendly and made sure we were well taken care of, amidst many questions and some dishes being sent back. Prices were decent. I wouldn't rush to return, but if I do come back, would like to try the Lobster and Rice or Chorizo Burger.

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.