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    La Isla Restaurant

    4.1 (1k reviews)
    ModerateCuban
    Closed 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Tostones
    Alisa G.

    The BEST Cuban sandwich I've ever had!! The staff is pleasant! We also ordered the papa rellena, it was delicious!! So crispy and flavorful!!

    Andrea C.

    Absolutely love this restaurant. Small, totally unpretentious place, friendly staff. I've been here so many times over the years and am never disappointed. Amazing offerings for breakfast, brunch, and lunch/dinner. Everything is really high quality. We had empanadas...one chicken, one beef. They're big, lots of filling, fried crispy, so good. Then we had an appetizer of fried yuca & chorizo with a sauce on it...sooo delicious . Entrees were all very large and came with 2 large sides and again, everything just great. The standout was the chicken breast in a cream sauce with spinach. Don't miss this place. Amazing food. Good prices. And don't forever to get a Batida to drink!

    Fries and a side of black beans
    Nina L.

    Came here for an early Saturday dinner (5pm) and my friend and I were lucky to get a seat without a reservation! The authentic Cuban food here was delicious! Ambiance: slightly dim lighting for dinner, small space with a few tables and counter seating. Service: Waiter was attentive and recommended me the pineapple soda( which I loved!), food came quickly to the table Food: Ropa vieja- I've wanted to try this dish for so long since I've heard such great things about it! This dish is only offered on Saturdays! The beef was tender, and packed with onion, tomato and bell pepper flavor. The rice was fluffy and the black beans was one of the best I've ever had! I'd love to come back here again! Fries: well fried, seasoned and perfectly shareable

    Papa Rellena
    Gretchen T.

    Popped in for lunch with my daughter. We had a lovely lunch. We started with the papa relleno. Highly recommend! Delicious. I had the fish sandwich. OMG! My first bite had all the flavors. Loved it and ate the whole thing. The fries were quite tasty too. My daughter had the roasted chicken thigh special. So good! It was moist and falling off the bone. Would definitely come again.

    Platanos Maduros
    Molly F.

    Service was super quick and food was incredible! Highly recommend the steak and eggs and burrito. This was one of my favorite meals in Hoboken.

    Natty C.

    I love this place for breakfast or brunch. Very authentic Cuban food. Love their coffee. Everything is delicious.

    Omars Stuffed French Toast
    Basma N.

    This Cuban restaurant was featured on Food Network and Diners Drive-ins and Dives. It's a narrow restaurant but has outdoor seating. They served brunch so we decided to try it out. I tried Omar's stuffed French toast, the Cubaccino, and the papa rellena. The Cubaccino was pretty good, it was a cappuccino with cinnamon and whipped cream. The papa rellena was a ball of mashed potato with beef stuffed into it and fried. It was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I thought it was okay, it didn't have much flavor and was slightly cold on the inside. It came quite quickly so I think they're pre made and then heated when ordered. For my main meal I tried the French toast. This was so delicious and the reason why I rated this place 4 stars instead of 3. It's 2 pieces of thick toast with almond and corn flake breading, stuffed with strawberry and guava cream cheese and topped with powdered sugar and guava sauce. It's just so unique and flavorful. If you have a sweet tooth I'd recommend trying this. The service was not the best, we didn't get any side plates even though we were clearly sharing. The server wasn't the kindest. They also didn't have any high chairs. The place was a little bit unclean as well. These minor things will definitely improve their score!

    Papa Rellena
    Monica D.

    This was my first time visiting the original location. I had gone to the one they opened Uptown which is now closed and that was great. I came for a quick lunch and got a stuffed potato that I took home and while there I had a ham croquette and only half of the Cuban sandwich since it was so large. This is one of the best sandwiches I've had in years. The stuffed potato and croquette were also delicious. Definitely want to come back and have a full meal one day.

    Camarones al Ajillo, Platanos Maduros, Yuca Frita
    Shelby A.

    Great local spot in Hoboken, must have a reservation if you are going on a weekend evening as they are packed. First off they are BYOB which we did not know but was not an issue. We sat at the bar and ordered the Churrasco Sandwich which had grilled sliced skirt steak, caramelized onions, chimichurri sauce, potato sticks a solid 9/10 and a must try. I ordered the Camarones al Ajillo which was sautéed jumbo shrimp, white wine garlic sauce. For the price of $26 I was expecting more than 4 small shrimp that with needed to search for in the excessive amount of sauce given. The Maduros were okay and unfortunately were not made fresh to order. The yuca was great as it was steamed and not fried. Our service was outstanding and the ambiance is a bit crowded but a cozy feel for a Cuban spot. I would definitely like to come back and try more of their menu.

    Chuletas Encebolladas
    Jared G.

    Went here for a friends birthday and it did not disappoint. It's byob which is always nice but make sure to be aware before going if you want to drink. It's a small place so we sat at the bar but be aware if going on the weekends. We started off with the empanada and bacalao croquettes. Both were fantastic starters. The empanada was homemade and stuffed with flavorful chicken. The bacalao was fried perfectly and the paprika aoili and arugula salad that came with it was a great addition with it. The porkchops I got were cooked perfectly. There wasn't too much flavor with them but it came with onions and a lime which was enough but they could have been seasoned a bit more. We ended the night with an espresso which was also very good which is not always commonplace. I am excited to come for lunch one day as the sandwiches looked amazing. Definitely stop by if looking for a quick bite to eat that also tastes great.

    Colecitas Downtown
    Melissa R.

    Laid back cafeteria style Cuban food in downtown Hoboken with delicious food. It's a cafeteria style meaning they prep their food in large quantity Parking can be tricky as it's located on the main street in Hoboken (Washington St.) but not as bad as larger cities. It's small with a bar area seating and about 5-6 small tables. We started with the brussel sprouts which I loved, a bit too oily but they were fried well and tasted yummy, that drizzle of chipotle mayo was delicious! I had the pollo asado with arroz Moro and plátano maduros which was so tasty, a bit on the saltier side but I prefer that over bland. We ended the night with the tres leche that had a nice presentation and good flavor but not my favorite, the cake is a bit on the denser/heavier side. Service was fine; the man helping us was attentive and polite. Overall, nice experience we're definitely coming back to try more!

    Omar's French toast

    I had Omar's stuffed French toast Egg bread filled with guava cream cheese, dipped in cinnamon batter and coated with corn flakes and almonds. It was delicious. The service was good. The ambience is not much to talk about But I would definitely go back

    Shafina I.

    The food here is amazing! Super flavorful even though the dishes are simple. I ordered a steak sandwich, empanadas, croquettes, chips and guacamole. Everything was made very well and the prices are great too. I also can't say enough good things about their staff. The waiters and waitresses were super friendly, helpful, and attentive. I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu items.

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    Chicken with rice and black beans were delicious. Each tasted authentic , flavorful and filling. Quick service too!

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    Perfect in every way. Quick service, friendly staff, incredible flavors. Definitely one of my new favorite places to eat. Worth every penny.

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    4.0(12 reviews)
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    Thank you guys for the very pleasant experience. My daughter and I shared Parillada for Two, which…read morewas inexpensive and yummy. The dish had pork, steak, chicken & shrimp!! It also had yucca fries, rice & beans!! Even typing this I can't believe the deal, lol. The service was great. Our drinks took a while to come out but they recognized this without us saying a word and comped us empanadas for the wait. Love this type of awareness and care for your customers. Matteo was a great & attentive server & last, but not least, the place is super cute. PS - Nice vibe, could have varied the music, but we're Bad Bunny fans, which seemed to be the bulk of the songs. :)

    We walked in as it is a relatively new spot. There were three of us and we were sat in a high…read morechair table that only provides enough space for two people, so we were cramped the entire time. The empanada sampler was sooo good, they nailed the flavors for sure. The ropa vieja was not as savory as it typically is at other restaurants. The mojitos and wings were decent. This is a great spot for happy hours and small bites. This place is huge, three floors or something. But only the first floor is used for dining, I believe. The others are rented out for events. Even when not having an event, it's a missed opportunity to not utilize the other floors.

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    4.1(1.2k reviews)
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    I don't take leaving negative reviews lightly. I would much rather support a local business than…read morebash one. However, after attempting to address this directly with management multiple times and being met with zero follow-up and continued avoidance of responsibility, I feel obligated to share our experience. What we dealt with went far beyond poor service. It was unsanitary, chaotic, and frankly a potential health hazard that warrants review by the health department. We arranged for a private loft space on Valentine's Day to host a surprise birthday dinner for 25 guests with a prepaid prix fixe menu. From start to finish, the night was a disaster: * We were promised a private loft space, yet two other couples were seated upstairs with us, leaving some of our guests without proper seating and creating an awkward, cramped setup. * From the moment we arrived, buckets were placed in the middle of the party area due to a leaking ceiling caused by overflowing toilet water from the bathroom above. Water dripped into the dining area all night -- onto guests, tables, and plates. There was one bucket gathering brown water from the ceiling when we arrived and at least three by the time we left. Food and drinks were carried directly beneath it and the floor was soaked. This is a serious health code concern, and notably, two guests became sick after the party. * We appeared to have one single server for 25 people, resulting in extremely slow service. For a 6:30 reservation, appetizers began arriving 90 minutes later -- one plate at a time -- some cold by the time others were served. * Dinner was not served until 9:30pm. After nearly three hours of waiting for entrees, some guests had to leave without ever receiving food. * The included coffee, tea, and dessert -- part of the prepaid package -- were never offered or served. * After requesting to speak with a manager about the experience and a possible partial refund, we were told we would receive a call. That call never came. This was not a matter of a busy holiday or a minor delay. It was a complete breakdown in cleanliness, staffing, communication, and accountability -- compounded by management's lack of professionalism and refusal to take responsibility afterward. I attached photos from the moment our guest of honor arrived at the surprise party, and an additional photo of what the additional buckets looked like at 8:43 PM while we were still waiting for our food to arrive. I genuinely hope ownership takes this seriously before anyone else books a party or chooses to dine here, because no one should have to experience what we did.

    For being a Monday night, I think I picked out the perfect spot while in Hoboken! The Cuban…read morerestaurant is certainly more spacious than meets the eye from street view. It has a very long bar with a half floor in the back for additional booth like seating and also a mezzanine for additional seating above. We were very attracted to the restaurant from the outside with their fun music playing from the speakers. We proceeded to have dinner and a couple drinks to end the first Monday of the year. My coworker and I shared the garlic shrimp with toast and the trio of empanadas (spinach, pork, chicken). We'd rate both dishes, a 9 out of 10 each. One point knocked off because the garlic shrimp was a bit oily and one point knocked off because the sauces were a bit too sweet. For dinner we ended up sharing Churrasco plate which is grilled skirt steak with chimichurri sauce, yucca fries, and a watercress salad. We ordered additional side of rice and black beans to share. In addition to the appetizers, this was the perfect meal to feed us two. The steak was pretty good and the server even asked if we wanted the hot sauce which was so spicy but very delicious. I highly recommend getting some of it to pair with your steak. We did order a Mojito since the server said they make fresh in-househouse. It was in fact, so delicious and would highly recommend especially the guava flavor. For dessert, we decided to give the chocolate filled churros a try. It appeared with a raspberry sauce. That was a 7 out of 10 for us so I'd say skip on that. Romeo came out to about $140 for two including the Mojitos and dessert. I feel like it's pretty fair pricing. Otherwise, service throughout the night was amazing, staff was very attentive and server very polite to recommend a couple of dishes. We certainly appreciated being in an awesome booth in the back. Would likely return again for dinner!

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    Being honest, the food here is about three-star-worthy…read more But the prices. The prices are from 2010, and as long as Chango keeps its menu at those prices, I'm going to keep loving them. Christ on a chopstick, I haven't seen an $8 sandwich since I was in grad school (back when dinosaurs roamed the earth)! We started with the Tamal Cubano, which was fantastically delicious, though the accompanying sauce wasn't hot at all. A shame, because it was well-flavored--just needed a lot more capsaicin. My Cubano was very well done, but barely had any pickle in it, which made me sad. I opted to add fries and wasn't sad about the small, thin ones I got (very McDonald's-shaped). However, the Pechuga de Pollo Adobada con Escabeche de Calabaza was a disappointment. The grilled chicken was drastically overcooked, probably because they used really lean breast meat. The accompanying Caribbean pumpkin was interesting, but too small. The other side of rice and beans was perfect, though--great bean texture and lots of savory flavor. With tax and tip included, our meal came out to $33. $33! You can't even get lunch for one person for that price at 90% of Manhattan restaurants south of Central Park. I could've cried with wonder at the bill. Time travel is real guys--at least financially. Just hop into El DeLorean and come to Chango.

    Casual spot, good Cuban food…read more Their chicken soup was perfect for a cold winter evening. Not overly salty. We also tried their chicken empanadas and shredded beef dish. Both were tasty. We got tres leches for dessert and unfortunately it was still frozen and did not taste good. We let the waiter know and he quickly resolved. Recommend if you're looking for a cheap and quick lunch/dinner.

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