- Stopped in for lunch on a stormy Saturday right at opening time; we parked in the lot, which…read moreappears to be valet-only, though valet service hadn't started yet when we arrived - The restaurant is spacious with plenty of well-spaced seating; has a clean, comfortable atmosphere with warm lighting throughout; we especially loved being seated by the La Bodeguita del Medio wall art--it brought back so many great memories from our trip to Cuba! - Service was excellent: everyone was welcoming, friendly, and attentive throughout our meal, making us feel well taken care of from start to finish - The food was outstanding: portions are very generous; everything was fresh and flavorful--the meats were tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, and the Caribbean Punch was strong, fruity, and incredibly refreshing - We'll definitely be back for dinner, as we can only imagine how lively and energetic the atmosphere is in the evening

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ El Rumberito - Delicious sampler had a combination of different tapas - Ham Croquette, Corn Tamale, Beef Empanada, Corn Fritters, Crispy Pork Bites and a Beef Stuffed Potato Topped With Pickle Red Onions. Definitely a good way to try everything. + Poquito de Todo - The sampler of entrees here! Literally, a little bit of everything - roasted pork, shredded beef, steamed cassava with mojo, sliced avocado, one fried egg & fried sweet plantains - and it was alllll delicious. + Lechon Asado - The lechon was excellent! Some dry pieces here and there, but most of it was juicy and had oil slathered on it. There was a large piece of delicious, crispy skin on top and it came with 1 side. + Sandwich Cubano and Fries - Solid Cuban sammie. Bread was extra crispy and the sammie was well put together. THE SERVICE ------------------- + PHENOMENAL service! ++++ All of the busboys were on the tee with their timing of clearing plates. ++++ Our waiter was friendly, courteous and very professional. He remembered every request we had. ++++ Food arrived quickly and fresh. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Big restaurant with plenty of tables and seats. + Simply, but nicely decorated inside. + Private parking lot outside and it's valet, however, if you arrive at opening, you can park in the lot before the valet arrives. There are street parking spots available too. + Restaurant is located right off of NJ-21. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Arrived right at opening on a rainy, summer Saturday morning at 11:30 AM and, of course, we were the first customers inside. We stayed till about 1 PM and there were about only 6-7 tables occupied during our time there, however pretty sure evenings are a wholeeee different story (and much livelier).

My go-to spot on a nice day for their patio and BYOB! There's literally a liquor store on the next…read moreblock and they have delicious sangria mix and they'll put it in a pitcher for you. Staff is always very friendly and attentive. We always get the lomo steak montaditos and empanadas. The beef and guava and cheese...OBSESSED! I'd say the apps are much better than the entrees.

Returned to Mambo for dinner and had another pleasant meal…read more I am in awe, at how a small eatery takes advantage of every inch of their business with beautiful and unique decor, comfortable surroundings, and memorable meals. Remember to BYOB. I started with the Mambo Ice Tea (sweetened) and it was VERY GOOD and refreshing. We ordered the following: Tostones Montaditos (green plantains mounted with tenderloin steak). The steak was sweet, tender, savory, and combined with the plantain, made it an excellent starter and highly recommended. My Pollo A La Plancha (Grilled Chicken) was accompanied by Moro Rice and Sweet Plantains. This chicken was well seasoned, the onions were succulent, I always enjoy/perfer the dry moro rice, and sweet plantains are my favorite side. I recommend Mambo Empanada and hope that everyone will experience this popular restaurant.

Came to this Colombian cafe for a quick breakfasat and was disappointed. The ambiance was very…read morepretty, set up to take pictures for social media, but the bakery party was a total miss. My husband ordered a chicken empanada and it was filled with chicken and rice and not fully fried. When I asked the server to fry it some more, she brought a new one out that was a bit more fried but just as pale as the first one. The inside was not tasty at all and it was definitely not colombian. Then there was the stale Colombian beef empanadas. These were probably the worst of all. We also ordered a bread that we asked if it was filled with cheese, the server said yes....and it had ham and cheese, so my son did not eat it. This could've just been a miscommunication, but most places tend to clarify when it is not just cheese, but also includes something else with it. The menu is very small, so I decided to order a burger which was made with pulled beef and was actually delicious. They also have Colombian style scrambled eggs and coffee which my husband liked. If it's just based on food I would say it was 50/50 your chances of getting something tasty, but because the service was not attentive or friendly (we were the only people in the cafe for awhile), it is not a place I would return to. Maybe it was just an off day?

This place is absolutely amazing! It's like a slice of Miami in Passaic Park! The guava pastelitos…read moreare so pretty I didn't want to eat them but trust me it didn't last long after I snapped the photo! It was so delicious and even better than in Miami. The service is on point and Rebecca, the barista is so skilled! I saw her making a ton of orders for customers coming in and she's a pro! I love the ambiance and the decor. I did a little work and if I lived in the area, this would be my go to place to bring my laptop. I can't wait to go back and try other things on the menu. The footlong Philly cheese steak was very good and you can share that with two people because it's big! Unless you're super hungry! The owner let me record him making an espresso and that was really cool! I highly recommend you try this coffee shop.

Picadillo breakfast sandwich (Joey the Mechanic) is an absolute winner…read more Picodillo French Omelette Swiss Potato Sticks and Spicy Mayo. So So Good!! Cuban is also a must try. Not in love with the empanadas. Coffee is also very very good. We stop in often just for a coffee. They could be a little bigger. One lady that's works there blasts the music so loud though it's jarring. Gotta turn it down when people walk in. Other than that this place is a 10/10

Great music, great staff, great designs all over the place. But most of all. ONE OF THE BEST CUBAN…read moreSANDWICHES EVER!!!

I came here for the first time and loved the food so much I did catering with them a month later to…read morecelebrate my mothers birthday. They were busy but we were able to get a high top table that was available. There is bar seating available as well. The drinks were great and they had a variety to choose from. I had masitas de cerdo and arroz mojo which was amazing! The guac and chips were fresh and tasty. I can't wait to visit again!

The Cubans got smaller and more expensive. Guess things are changing. Been coming here for a…read morewhile. Time to move on. Also the bread is not the same.

Friendly service and authentic Cuban flavor. Unique to find in this area! Loved the sauces that…read morecame with the empanadas. Can't wait to try some of the weekly specials.

Absolutely amazing. I wanted to surprise my Cuban and Spanish friends recently with authentic…read moreCuban food for a luncheon at my house. I am Italian and had no clue what to order. The owner Annarella was so kind and explained each food to me and put together such an amazing menu of fabulous food, it brought my guests to tears. They were so surprised and thought everything from appetizers to Annarella's grandmother's guava bread pudding was exactly like the food they grew up with. I am so grateful to her for making us such a memorable day and will absolutely do it again. Thank you Annarella. Rita

One of the best Cuban sandwiches in NJ. The vibe is also amazing great service and traditional…read moreCuban coffee.

Love the setup and the people are friendly. The Cuban sandwich was so so. Too little meat, couldn't…read moretaste anything but the bread and a way too big slice of pickle. Cuban sandwiches are made from a traditional roasted pork shoulder (pernil). Pulled pork. They had pork but sliced like a cold cut. Odd texture. No flavor. . One slice of ham and Swiss. You're supposed to taste the roast pork (pernil). The bread should be pressed & toasted with garlic butter. C'mon guys bring the flavor.

As of now 4 stars but I can easily see this going higher the more items I try...some real authentic…read moreCuban dishes here as well as other Spanish food. Small-ish storefront on Main Street with street parking and I'm sure some municipal lot somewhere. ( 2nd locatgion in New Milford) Friendly staff and experienced bartender. Great drinks are made here and I highly recommend the Happy Hour with great prices on food\drink. Bar area ( 9 seats) is clean & impressive, and dining room bright & cheery. Stopped in during HH and had a few drinks waiting for my To Go order. Excellent Mojito cocktail; Red Sangria was very good too A group of us all agreed; One of The Best Cuban sandwiches anywhere. Stuffed with plenty of marinated pork & ham. And served with perfect plantain chips ( freshly made, not like the jawbreakers you get elsewhere.) Best corn tamale ( topped with fried pork (chicharron) and criolla) ever. So fresh, soft and flavorful The steamed yucca bathed in garlicky mojo sauce was cooked perfectly and every bite delectable. Empanadas may be small but very flavorful; I had the oxtail and the spinach with manchego cheese. Sooo good. Can't wait to try the brie with mushroom. The only item that fell flat for me was the chicken wings tossed in Cilantro and lime mojo. Needed more cilantro & lime!!! ( it also comes in a Spicy mango habanero sauce) Dessert menu sounds really good. Looking forward to eating here again. Highly recommended.

I came here on a Mother's Day. It was a 30 minute wait to be seated. I would have liked to be…read moreinformed the wait was going to be longer as we ended up waiting an hour. The drinks and the croquetas were top notch. The main entrees were okay I feel the quality was not there. The staff were friendly. I would return but maybe not on a special occasion.

Just excellent. We had an excellent experience here, and will 100% be returning…read more The storefront is clean, well-kept, and well-designed and staff are friendly, kind, and courteous. They offer several excellent choices ranging from coffee to sandwiches. We opted for a hot cafe con leche, a tres leches cake, and beef jerky pastalitos. Cafe con leche: I would return for this alone. One of the better Cuban coffees I've had in a while. I used to work in various areas where the was an abundance of choices for good Cuban coffees, and this rivaled them all. Strong, flavorful, and delicious. Will 100% get this again. Tres leches: moist, flavorful, sweet, and delicious. This is one of my favorite cakes, and this one did not disappoint. Pastalitos: the beef pastalitos were incredible! Sweet, savory, flaky, and lots of filling. You can't go wrong with these! Prices are fair for excellent offering available. We will 100% be returning, and REGULARLY!

Stopped by while visiting the American Dream. The customer service was very good and staff…read moreexplained everything perfectly. Best part is it wasn't overly priced like most mall drinks. We ordered the following: Tres Leches latte: 10/10 very good. Made fresh everyday, same for cakes. Strawberry mojito: 10/10 the best non alcoholic mojito I've ever had.

Visited La Havana 59 for an early Mother's Day dinner because Rumba Cubana was super packed. The…read moreparking lot was pretty full, but there was no wait for a table. All the menus are tablets, and you can switch between English and Spanish. Frustratingly, there was no Cuban sandwich available on the dinner menu. We got an appetizer sampler to start. Most of it was fried foods, so it was decent. For an entree, I got the fish filet in garlic sauce. The fish was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I also tried the oxtail. Some of them were tender and other pieces were quite chewy. To finish the meal, I ordered a cortadito but got a cortado instead. You'd think a Cuban restaurant would know the difference.

For Mother's Day my mom wanted to eat at a Cuban restaurant. The one she chose had a 1+ hour wait…read moreso we decided to give La Havana 59 a try. The parking lot was packed so I expected there to be a wait but was pleasantly surprised when our party of 5 (plus a baby!) was seated right away. The place is lively and a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. There's a stage/dance floor in the middle so I can imagine it can turn kind of clubby later in the night. Interestingly, the menus are all tablets and while really cool at first, it got annoying when a couple of our menus started to glitch. High tech but also leaves more room for failure. The service was friendly though and decently quick. We ordered a few appetizers and they came out in a reasonable amount of time. We got a sampler, croquettas, and a tamal. Everything tasted great so I had high hopes for our entrees. I went with the Mother's Day Special Relleno (stuffed) Salmon. It was a little overcooked but still really tasty. I believe it was stuffed with some crab meat and cheese. I also really liked the sauce that covered it. My dad got oxtail and it was seasoned very well but the oxtail pieces were cooked inconsistently. Some were soft and came off the bone very easily while others were tough to the point I had to use my hands to gnaw the meat off the bone. Everyone else's dishes were pretty good too. All in all La Havana 59 seems like a solid Cuban spot. I'd come back.