What can I say about the Cuban. Everything about this place is top to bottom amazing. We stopped in…read morefor dinner this past weekend and got in a little early for our reservation. The front of house staff let us know that we could grab a drink at the bar while our table was prepared, and through a turn of events ended up speaking with the staff and they actually ended up comping our drinks! We were promptly seated and served with warm bread and some type of whipped garlic butter that was incredible. We ordered a few apps, and the cubancitos were a great taste, especially if you don't want to get a whole sandwich as your entree. My wife got the guac, which is prepared table side to liking. For entrees, we got the Lechoncito and the Pollo Sofrito, which were both bursting with flavor and presented perfectly. By the time we were done with out meals, the place was bustling and busy, but unfortunately we missed the live entertainment. They were decorated for Christmas, which was a nice touch, but will definitely be back for the entertainment.

t was a cold, rainy day and I was craving Cuban food, so I decided to give The Cuban in Garden City…read morea try. From the outside, the place looks pretty cool and inviting, with several classic cars parked out front that immediately catch your attention. We were greeted by friendly staff, and the atmosphere inside was very lively. We sat down and ordered our food along with some cocktails. The coconut shrimp was just okay--it tasted like it had been fried a bit too long. The chicken with garlic rice and beans was unfortunately very salty, almost to the point of being hard to eat. Our second dish, the ropa vieja, was again just okay and had a noticeable sweetness to it--possibly from the peppers. The drinks were decent, and the place features a dance floor, giving it more of a nightlife vibe than a traditional sit-down restaurant. While I'm not sure I'd return specifically for the food, I would recommend it if you're looking for Latin flavors, drinks, and a fun nightlife atmosphere.

Got introduced to this wonderful Cuban restaurant when they were in Queens over 30 years ago. They…read moreclosed that location and now operate out of Huntington and New Hyde Park. Their food, service and hospitality has been always been five star. So when something is so good why change, just expand. We visit the Huntington location quite often. We start with Pina Coladas and Cuba Libre (rum and coke), for appetizers the chorizo and tamales. While there is an assortment of meats, fish and chicken, our favorite is the ropa veija, tender shredded beef in a wonderful sauce with the best steamed white rice and of course madoros. Another hit of ours is the breaded steak and my new favorite, the broiled flounder. Our next dish will be the paella. Just need to call ahead. The Flan, Tres Leches cake and Cuban coffee is always a good ending. The service is always top notch. Red and white table cloths. A bar area with a separate dining area. You may even be lucky to catch a unique celebration song and dance by one of the staff. Make sure you have your camera ready. And a special thank you to Raul. The last time we were there, I tried a new dish that was good, but not something that enjoyed. Don't you know it, Raul surprised me and sent me home with a serving of Ropa Vieja. Thank you Raul.

Food is hit or miss here! Sometimes it's great and delicious and others not as enjoyable…read more If you eat inside don't be shafted like we were with 1/2 pitchers just get the whole one even if you don't drink it all it's cheaper then 1/2 we asked the waiter and he suggested we buy 1/2's. Also dessert was fair. Overall though the times we were sitting down inside and not takeout. Was enjoyable. I gave 4 stars based on that one time. Take out not great, and expensive. Remember full carafes and you will save lot of money!!

A fantastic Cuban themed restaurant. We've been to their NYC location dozens of times. Here not as…read moremuch, but that will change. The food is really good. Ropa Vieja and the pernil are my go to's and they are on point. Service is also above board. The thing with this place is the experience, between the decor, food and ambience, it always feels so elegant and special. Add a bonus star if you catch the live Cuban music.

Happen to see advertisement outside stating free dinner for Kids with the purchase of an adult…read moreentrée. The good : Overall food was good, we ordered empanadas (shrimp and beef ) they tasted really good with the accompanied chimichurri sauce . We got our boys skirt steaks with fries and my wife and I had to half chickens and pernil respectively . Their mojitos are really good but unfortunately, they didn't have lemonade (soda ) so we ended up paying. $6 each for kid sized house made lemonade which was kinda a waste as my older didn't like it and I didn't want to bother sending it back . The bad: I am taking off a star because we had to wait a long time to get our check. I had asked for the check and a doggy bag, but had to flag my waiter down again to remind him to bring my check. Apparently the kids eat free special has to be approved by a manager . It felt like we waited 15-20 minutes till we got our check , by that time my kids were extremely irritated and my wife was pissed off. I know it's not the waiters fault but the restaurant wasn't that busy and I can't see why they couldn't have gotten this taken care of earlier . Sadly because of this incident, my wife does not want to come back here anymore knowing it takes forever to check out .

Best Cuban spot in NY…read more Things to order Cafe con leche Plantain chips Garlic chicken Vaca frita

What a treasure! I absolutely LOVE this place and can't wait to go back. The food is amazing, large…read moreportions, and the staff is top-notch. I went a couple of months ago, so I can't remember my server's name but she was very personal and great to deal and talk to. I believe her name was Darla/Diane/Martha. I believe she said she was the manager. So I told her I LOVE huge portions and LOVE the hottest spices. She made a deal with me if I could eat a dish that no one could finish in a sitting. And if I did, she'd give me a shirt. Sure enough, I finished it and wanted my prize. They were out of shirts so she compensated me with a hat and sombrero for my date. The place was nice, clean and the food and service was exceptional. The only gripe is the small parking lot that only had 9 spots, but I didn't mind parking across the street. So thank you Darla/Diane/Martha for the service, food and being an amazing host with personal attention and being social. I'll be back and try to get that shirt next time.

Very good food and drinks. Ambiance was very nice. Wait staff attentive. Never disappoints!read more

, improve the quality of the food. Service was great. Very…read moreexpensive, drinks are very expensive. Restaurant was very loud. Went on a Saturday at 6:30 place was empty. As the time passed more people came in. One and done. Go to Sangria 71.

I don't get lots of chances to come here, but when I can, I run! Owner and sweetheart of a lady…read moreAnnarella and her family have truly given us something special. This is Cuban food your abuela - and in Annarella's case, her dear Mima - would make for you. (And many of the recipes are hers) Everything on their menu is good. Seriously, you can't go wrong: Mima's daily specials, empanadas, the De Todito Pollo chicken sandwich, Mima's croquetas, the oxtail sandwich, the Cuban sandwich & medianoche, the vaca frita fries (yes, if I lived closer, I'd be even chunkier for sure!) and one of my cravings, the Elena Ruz (a classic Cuban treat of turkey, cream cheese and strawberry jam - it just works!) Important to note: "Asi viene el sandwich meng!" Please don't ask for modifications on anything they make - just trust them and have the true experiencia cubana - they know what they're doing. :) It's a sweet, tiny spot with a cute counter to enjoy your feast. They also have great fruit batidos (shakes) - mango, fruta bomba (papaya) and mamey -- all delicious and made fresh. They'll also make a cafecito for you - all part of the most lovely, authentic Cuban experience you'll ever have for many miles. Dale!

Great Cuban spot! We were thinking of heading to Jersey to get Cuban and then found this highly…read morerated cafe so decided to head over and I'm so glad we did. The space is small and cute with a counter to eat and appears to be very clean. The owner (I think the woman is the owner) is super friendly. The food is all reasonably priced and is fantastic. Went with ropa vieja, cuban sandwich, empanada, and the pudding dessert. It's one of those places that after you leave you text ppl in the area telling them they have to come here.

Everything is so packed with flavor but honestly I fell in love with the deserts and vibes. The…read morevibes are romantic and the service is top notch definitely worth the drive. I would recommend a reservation as there is not a lot of tables. Get the charcuterie board!! Side note a lot of things come with bread so you don't need another separate order if you get some dips or other apps. I should have asked because I had so much bread that night!

TLDR: Great if you're craving tapas in the Garden City area. Favorites were definitely the shisito…read morepeppers and burger. Massive wine collection and tasty sangira. Portion sizes are good. A friend had told us about Plancha and never got around it until recently. It's a small place but a solid menu and lots of wine. They were also able to accommodate us with our stroller. Food we got the pan con jamon, garlic shrimp, patatas bravas, shisito peppers and the plancha burger. The sangria was very good. Juicy, not overloaded with BS fruit and just very flavorful. The bread is like a toasted baguette cut into 4 triangles topped with piquillo salsa, arugula and jamon. Pretty good, I was surpised there wasn't pan con tomato but it was still enjoyable. This is a bit more on the acidic side so if you don't like things too tangy - might not be for you. Patatas bravas, classic with aioli and bravas sauce. Shisito peppers blistered, a bit of finishing salt and lemon. Garlic shrimp was cooked well, personally I'd like a bit more garlic in mine and some bread to mop would be nice but still tasty. Plancha burger was definitely our favorite. It's a blend of wagyu sirloin and chorizo, so it's very juicy with a nice smokiness. Very pleasantly surprised and definitely will be back to try some other things.

La Mesa is so good…read more Located in a small parking lot with an unassuming storefront, La Mesa is exactly what you'd consider a hidden gem. When you walk in you're immediately greeted by a smell of delicious food and a beautiful and quirky interior. They have many drinks and snacks based on the Filipino and El Salvadorian roots of the restaurant! We've had many items off the menu but our favorites are the tocilog, longaniza, garlic rice, and tamal de elote. Portions are large and always fresh. Everyone who works here is also very nice and accommodating. They always substitute garlic rice when requested which I appreciate.

I do really enjoy a good Spanish dish. I had the following and it was all soo delicious…read more Arepa con Queso Tostones with Garlic/Vinegar sauce Beef Steak Burrito Smoked Brisket Platter Tacos De Vaca Fritta And off course the Green Sauce. I went on a busy night, so we waited a while, but the wait was worth it. The place was clean and overall it was a good dinner with a few friends.

My friend and I were in the area, hungry, and stumbled upon this gem on Jericho turnpike. We…read morethought the name was funny and the outside of the premises looked really nice so we pulled in. Upon entering it felt like we were going into some exclusive nightclub. The outdoor dining section is covered and beautifully decorated with tropical flowers and plants. It looks like something from the Caribbean. If the weather was cooperative we would've asked to sit outside. The inside ambiance was nice too. There's a lot of natural light that comes in from the large windows and skylight. Again flowers and chandeliers adorn the space. There are also decorative carving figures mounted in the back wall. A DJ came in and was mixing Latin music which gave an upbeat vibe. I truly felt like I was on vacation in the Dominican Republic. The food was even better than the ambiance. We really were sure what we wanted to order but after speaking with our waitress we both ordered Mama Fango stuffed with meat. This is a dish consisting of sweet plantains mashed, seasoned, and fried into a little bowl shape then stuffed with your meat of choice. I went with the white chicken. The flavors were complex and overall delicious. The white sauce is like an Alfredo with cilantro. It is a very filling dish and I ate every last bite. My friend ordered the same but filled with churrasco. The meat was tender and rich with flavor. If you are celebrating a birthday, then this is the place to be. They make such a scene with light up signs and cakes and singing... the whole place becomes a party. I've never seen anything like this before and it was great! My Cuatro Leches cake came with a candle and happy birthday written in raspberry jam across the plate. The caramel top was a nice touch and complimented the cake well. The best part was the service. Our waitress, Laura really made this visit special. She was upbeat and attentive. She had excellent recommendations and was very accommodating. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend to others!

This is a cool joint to meet up with friends and share some laughs with good drinks. The food is…read moregood and the drinks are strong. The decor is lively and there's a very "Instagramable" spot in the back with floral decor. It is a bit pricey but to be expected for a hangout joint like this. Our servers were attentive and prompt. It's a cool spot for sure.

I attended an event here on 8/20/25, sponsored by the Long Island Urban League, and I was impressed…read morefrom start to finish. At the bar, I had a caipirinha that stood out from any I've had elsewhere. Jose made it with Leblon cachaça--a premium brand you rarely see at other Latin restaurants. Strong, clean, and crisp--nothing like the usual watered-down "house" versions. Once I was seated, the apps kept coming--sausage, pigs in a blanket, mozzarella sticks, hash browns, jalapeño poppers, meatballs, empanadas, and spring rolls. My favorites: pigs in a blanket and mozz sticks. Service was outstanding--Jose, Jefferson, and Stephanie made sure everything came out hot and fresh. The restaurant was spotless and tastefully decorated, which made the night even better. Overall, I left impressed with the drinks, food, and hospitality. I'll definitely be back. Update: Days afterwards, this restaurant closed down for good!

Food is still consistently good every time I eat here, even when I order take out. Service is…read morealways good. Love coming during the week when it's nice and quiet. Not a fan of the paella here but everything else is good ! The mojito special was very weak..