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 .

Rincon Criollo in New Hyde Park serves deeply flavorful, authentic Cuban cuisine that feels like a…read morehome-cooked meal. What they offer include the slow-roasted pernil, rich Ropa Vieja, and the Cuban sandwich. Portions are generous, the cocktails (like mojitos and sangria) are excellent, and the lively atmosphere makes it a great spot for both casual dining and celebrations. They offer rich, comforting, and authentic Cuban flavors. Diners love the slow-roasted pork (pernil) and Ropa Vieja, which melt in your mouth. If you want something lighter, the Cubano sandwich on Long Island is frequently cited as a destination-worthy staple. The space feels warm and family-run, as what I may describe as stepping into an "abuela's house". The staff is highly attentive and offers great menu recommendations. It tends to get packed--especially on weekend evenings--but the lively vibe (including staff-led birthday songs) adds to the charm. I note that the pricing is moderate and reasonable for the high quality and generous portion sizes, frequently allowing diners to take home leftovers.

What a find- wow. The food is amazing and the place felt like home. We got some bacalitos for…read morestarters, good, big but I felt I needed a dipping sauce- mayo ketchu? For dinner we split the ropa vieja and Moro.The rice was fire. The ropa vieja itself was good, sauce a little sweet, not my favorite. We ended the night with a cafecito, wow amazing Starbucks who?

Last night's dinner was the perfect combo of a casual night out with family and a unique menu full…read moreof delicious choices. Pair that with Edwin, our top notch server, and Emily, an amazingly welcoming manager, it was a great experience! I went with Edwin's recommendation of Pernil Asado as my main course, it was incredible. Emily sent over some coconut shrimp, served in a coconut style platter on skewers, also delicious. Everyone loved their drinks, their food, and the atmosphere. Such a clean and fun restaurant, the only problem is trying to choose which dish to go with. Bring friends so you can share!!!! Loved it, see you again soon!!!

, 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.

We really enjoyed this restaurant! It's small but decorated well and they create good separation…read morebetween the tables. I also always enjoy a good booth. The service is good. Our waitress was responsive to whatever we needed. The prices are a little high for the portion size, but the food is great quality. My vinho verde was a nice size pour. My husband loved the Iberian ham here. We both had the garlic shrimp which were very well flavored but unfortunately didn't have even one garlic clove, which was disappointing and there were only 6 shrimp. The olive oil they were in was great though and we dipped our food into it and they were perfectly cooked. The paella is supposed to be for 2-4 people which I can see if you have more tapas but we finished it off. It came with a healthy amount of shrimp, grilled calamari and chorizo and was perfectly seasoned. We also appreciated how the rice was a bit crispy and not mushy. The table next to ours ordered what appeared to be a very good looking fruit cobbler of some kind but we were too stuffed for dessert. They also have a weekday happy hour before 6pm that looks good with deals on booze. Really enjoyed this spot! Conveniently located in the middle of garden city with ample free parking.

I ate here for dinner with my family for my brother's birthday. The restaurant is small and mostly…read moreis taken up by a long bar. They were able to seat us at a table and there were 8 of us. The restaurant is tapas style so a lot of small plates. I thought the presentation of the food was very well done. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and recommended great dishes. We ordered shrimp, steak on the bone, bone marrow, potatoes, polenta, broccolini, shishieto peppers, and paella for dinner to share. We all enjoyed our food. For desserts we got the lemon and blueberry pudding, was delicious. I loved the bread pudding. My grandfather enjoyed his Nutella chocolate.

We enjoyed the food at La Mesa. Everything was fresh just prepared right in front of you.read more

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.

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.

Would give zero stars if I could. Came here on a 30 degree…read morenight. We did not have a reservation; however, there was barely anyone in the restaurant. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating is heated but again it was 30 degrees outside and looking around there were many open tables inside. We asked if we could wait for an inside table to be available and long story short we were told no. So after driving 45 minutes to come here we decided to stay. We sat outside with all of our winter gear on. Upon finishing eating we exited the restaurant and noticed there were still several open indoor seats available. There were two hosts (the darker one) was very kind, the other one was very nasty and not accommodating. For this reason this will be my first and last time dining here. The waiter was also very kind. I would save yourself the trouble. Not worth the poor treatment and a wasted date night