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

What a treasure! I absolutely LOVE this place and can't wait to go back. The food is amazing, large portions, 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. read more

"Castro would be sad" Even under communism, I'm sure the food in Cuba isn't this bad. How oh how can my fellow Yelpers give this a 4.5 stars?!? I haven't had Cuban food this bad before. What's to Cheer - It's far enough away from my home it's likely I will never be forced to go here again What's to Jeer - food is greasy and bland - overcooked rice in Paella! - Seafood paella had very little seafood and mostly rice and chicken. - The waiter said each Paella would serve like 2. I think the dish was big enough for 6 people. Maybe 8! I hate when waiters aren't clear on food sizes. - the ugly decor is kinda of a joke read more

Rincon Criollo - Weird drink they gave us - Cuban Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

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Went to Rincon with my cousin, he wanted to try it for a long time, since they moved from Jackson Hts. Right by their apartment. Walked in and you are greeted with music playing in the background. Service was prompt and friendly. We started with Fritura de Bacalao, Tostones Rellenos both were delicious. Ordered the Camarones Al Ajillo with Red Beans and Rice. it was delicious but the shrimp were small. Also had Rabo Encendido, should have been cooked more, the meat should have fallen off the bone, but was tasty. Finished with Cafe con Leche hot and delicious. CIAO FOR NOW read more

Rincon Criollo - Dining Room - Cuban Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

Different place yet same memories! So happy this restaurant opened here on Long Island. This place brings back so many memories from their original location in queens. Food and service still 10 out of 10! Walking in feels like a cozy home with beautiful pictures of Cuba. My family and I came here for brunch and we all ordered our forever favorite steak sandwich- pan con bistec. Highly recommend. Of course their cafe con leche is one of the best coffees so definitely try it out. We will definitely come back to try their dinner menu! read more

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Another amazing restaurant experience. My friends have been telling me about this shop for a while now and I finally had an opportunity to go with my friends who are "very regulars" here. Just about a 12 minute ride from my house and quickly parked and went inside. Note: They have a small parking lot, which can fit about 9 cars, plus one handicap spot and there is plenty of street parking available. We had much conversation with the owner Rudy and he told me all that they went through to open. Bust..after this delay, they finally opened the doors to the public. You feel very comfortable as so as you walk in. Great venue-ambiance and... an extremely friendly team here. The feeling I got was that I was walking into their home. Within a minute, the server came over, introduced himself and brougt a basket of Toasted Cuban bread with garlic butter. Just delicious, really really delicious. We went through their extensive menu and ordered dinner. My friends, knowing the amount of food you get, recommended that we pass on the appetizer. Glad we did. Dinner: Rabo Encendido - Oxtail with red wine tomato sauce. Five pieces of oxtail which was so tender that the meat just fell off the bones. Really delicious dish. Ropa Vieja - Fabulous tasty shredded Flank Steak simmered in tomato sauce with onions and peppers. A clear winner!!! Maduros - Four large pieces of caramelized sweet plantains.... Just delicious. Pork Filet - Grilled and topped with cooked onions. This is one huge thin piece of tasty pork that was easily sharable. Filet of Fish Rincon Criollo - Filet of flounder broiled in white wine, butter and garlic sauce. Really well prepared, fish with a bit of crust from the oven and lots and lots of taste. It was our first time here and we all shared our dishes. There was plenty to go around! Side dishes included, (which came with our Entrees): Frijoles Negron (black beans): these are the most flavorful beans, and one of my faves from Rincon Criollo. It goes so well with their white rice. After dinner A Shot of Kahlúa (coffee liqueur) and condensed milk; topping with a maraschino cherry. This went perfectly with the coffee and Buñuelos Rincon Criollo (Fried dough made with yuca and sweet potato topped with homemade honey sauce) and Flan. This was really authentic, delicious Cuban Cuisine and I know that my wife and I will wind up as regulars too. You can see that many people here are already regulars and just know everyone. A table was also celebrating a birthay. The team puts o quite the show. Another fun experience here. So happy to have Rudy and Esther Acota as prt of our neighborhood. KUDOS to the team at Rincon Criollo. read more

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Huge shoutout to Luigi for providing the best service ever!! Good service is one of the top reasons we will be back. I had gone to their Corona location before they closed and loved it. Since we were in the area, I suggested to my husband we should grab Cuban and boy was it a great idea. We started off with the Cuban sandwich followed by Bistec Empanizado y filete de pescado de rincón criollo. First bite into the Cuban sandwich... we were in love! The cheese pulled like the commercials you see and there just something about the bread that makes you crave more with each bite. 10/10! Bistec Empanizado.. crispy, oh so crispy yet not oily at all!! We loved how tender the meat is. Filete de Peacado.. cod drenched in butter. How could we not love this one?? Meat was so fresh and tender that you really do crave more each time. All the food were 10/10 and service another 11/10! I highly recommend this place.. it's so family friendly and if it's your bday, you can let them know and they'll sing for you! Great for family gatherings and amazing Cuban food!! read more

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Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Very authentic food. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A local owned location, supporting small businesses. I was in town and decided to try out some new eats. I wanted and Spanish and if lucky Cuban. I got lucky and tried this location that reminded me of the Caribbean flavor I miss from home. I had a cuban sandwich and a great beer. The staff was friendly and the place was very clean. read more

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I ordered take out. Food was made quickly and was ready on time. Service was kind when I walked in. Food was delicious! The restaurant itself seems spacious I would have to come back to dine in. read more

Rincon Criollo - Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

Rincon is always amazing. Stopped by for a quick lunch. The specials are as authentic as can be. The mojitos always are the perfect blend of rum, mint and rum. My favorite is shrimp creole. It was my Dad's favorite and it comes with a side of nostalgia and warm memories. read more

Honestly I don't know where to start! This restaurant is absolutely AMAZING!! I've been eyeing this restaurant past two months, every time I'm on jericho turnpike in new Hyde park. We stopped over on an extremely cold Wednesday night and were seated right away next to a fireplace. For a Wednesday, it was poppin', a lot of people, tables full on a random Wednesday. Our waiter was polite, patient, helpful and all around just made the experience great. We had the pleasure speaking with Rudy, who escorted us to our seats and explained that they have been open 4 months and on the weekends this place is packed. I believe it!! Food was amazing, very flavorful, made to perfection!! Definitely recommend the Roast pork and Ropa Vieja was DELICIOUS!! There was a Complimentary soup given to us which yum on a cold day! Everyday you get a different soup complimentary. They have locations, one in New Hyde Park and Huntington. If you're in the neighborhood this is a Must visit!! Your Welcome. read more

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This place quickly became a family favorite. Delicious Cuban food, served family style, surrounded by memorabilia from old Cuba. They have the usual favorites, plus dishes you would be hard pressed to find at other Cuban restaurants. My one gripe: their yuca con mojo. Tried it twice and both times it was lacking in flavor. But otherwise the food is on point. The service is always friendly and prompt. If you have a birthday there, be prepared for a lively little celebration!!! read more

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Rincon Criollo is back, albeit 13 miles east of where the original location was. The space is much larger than the Corona location and spanking new; it looks lovely. There is a small lot with a limited number of parking spots, but street parking is also available. Arriving on a Saturday night just before 6, it was packed and people were already waiting. Our party of 2 only waited about 15 minutes and scored a high top table in the bar area. People were coming in non-stop and by the time we left the bar area was standing room only. After seated a few minutes our waiter came by and took our order. Drinks came immediately. The downside of this whole experience is we waited 40 minutes for our entrees to come (we did not order an appetizer). Sangria is served in a pint glass and for $10 its a great deal. While we were served some sliced garlic bread once we were seated I was starving by the time the food came, so excuse the half eaten food photos. The menu seems to be the same as what it was and entrees are still served with 2 sides. Both the Picadillo and Roast Pork were very good, as were the Mauro Rice & Beans, Fried Yucca and Sweet Plantains. Don't skip the Cafe con Leche, it's excellent and they also have a wonderful flan. For those familiar with the original, they still play the loud music and have colored lights when there is a birthday. So happy they are back, hopefully next time I can eat quicker. read more

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I absolutely love this Cuban restaurant! The food is incredibly flavorful, fresh, and always cooked perfectly. Every dish tastes like it was made with love. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service is always friendly. One of my favorite places to eat highly recommend! read more

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Tried this place near work at the recommendation of a friend who orders from here fairly often. It was...fine. I was super pumped because driving home with the food was difficult as it smelled incredible (looking back it was probably just the garlic/butter of the fish but still). We went with the flounder in garlic sauce and the breaded steak (the latter a recommendation from said friend). The former was just okay, I found the portion to be really quite lacking the flavor beyond butter to be a bit meh. The breaded steak was a larger portion and pretty good but I feel like it would be hard to make anything breaded taste bad. I appreciated being able to pick a variety of side dishes but none of them were really very exciting. The vegetables were butter-heavy, the rice/beans with bacon fine, the tostones I actually found a bit difficult to eat secondary to how dry they were. Overall a bit disappointed. Their menu has some interesting options I would consider getting in the future but some of the more commonly featured things at least in reviews were pretty expensive, so not sure I would come back for them. What we got I felt like was very fairly priced (except maybe the portion of fish...). read more

Rincon Criollo - Breaded steak - Cuban Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

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Went for my husband's birthday, the staff is very nice and the food and desert was delicious!! We were surprised to see There was a live band that made the evening even better read more

Always a great experience! I've been supporting this family-owned gem since their very first location in Corona, Queens (now closed), then followed them to Huntington Station, and now to this third spot. Siblings Rudy and Esther are owners and they treat you family. The food always tastes like there's a Cuban grandmother in the kitchen working her magic--flavorful, comforting, and made with love. The service is attentive, drinks are solid and the rustic Cuban decor adds to the charm (bonus: chairs are actually comfy!) So glad to see them thriving and growing! Ps. Fried yucca with avocado dipping sauce is a new menu item and a must try! read more

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After waiting a longggg 10 months for Rincon Criollo to open, they're finally open! Soft opening this weekend; Official Opening on Monday 9/30/24! After 47 years in Corona, Queens, sadly, Rincon Criollo closed in Sept 2023. They were slated to open their New Hyde Park location in Nov 2023. After much delay, they have finally opened! Get ready for authentic, delicious Cuban Cuisine! Welcome to the neighborhood, Esther & Rudy Acosta! This new location did not disappoint! It's such a cute restaurant, and has a very homey feel to it. This homey feel fits perfectly with their home cooking! Customer service was fantastic; warm, welcoming and friendly. Note that their entire Corona staff is now at their new location! Parking: they even have a small parking lot, which can fit about 9 cars, plus one handicap spot. There is also plenty of street parking available. Pricing: As expected, prices are much higher than their Corona restaurant; same prices as their Huntington location. Food: Cuban Cuisine at it's Best! The food is just as good as I remember it from their Corona location! You can tell that alot of care and time went into preparing the food. On this first visit, there were two of us, sharing two dishes: - Complimentary Cuban Bread: we got a basket of Cuban bread which was toasted with garlic butter. Just delicious! - Rabo Encendido ($29.95-comes with 2 side dishes of your choice): Oxtail with red wine tomato sauce. The 5 pieces of oxtail was so tender that the meat just fell off the bones. Really delicious dish! Recommended! - Maduros ($6.50): 4 large pieces of caramelized sweet plantains. The sweetness of the plantains is a nice contrast to all the other savory flavors. - Lechon Asada ($19.95-comes with 2 side dishes of your choice): Roast Pork marinated in lime juice, oregano and garlic. This dish was a little disappointing, as it wasn't as flavorful as it could have been. The flavors were very mild; maybe too mild; bordering in slightly bland. We ate very little of this dish, and packed it to take home. We asked for garlic sauce to be added to our leftovers. Our side dishes of choice, (which came with our Entrees): - Arroz Blanco (white rice): a must if you're planning on having their black beans. - Frijoles Negron (black beans): these are the most flavorful beans, and one of my faves from Rincon Criollo. It goes so well with their white rice. - Yuca con Mojo (boiled Yuca with onions and garlic oil): the garlicy sauce with Yuca is absolutely delicious. I prefer this Yuca over the fried Yuca. Great texture; bursting with flavor - Moros y Chirstianos (rice and beans cooked together with bacon): I prefer the white rice and black beans over this dish but still very good. - Complimentary after dinner treat: A Shot of Kahlúa (coffee liqueur) and condensed milk; topping with a maraschino cherry. We were too full to order their dessert and coffee, so this was a great way to end a meal. Thank you! I'm so looking forward to many return visits to try other menu items. Can't wait to have an authentic Cuban Sandwich; one of my fave dishes at Rincon Criollo! I'm so glad Long Island is getting more authentic ethnic cuisines! When I first moved here, it was all just Italian, Italian, Italian. I'm thrilled that Long Island is getting more diverse cuisine options! Again, welcome to the neighborhood, Rincon Criollo! read more

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The owners closed their Corona, NY location and reopened in New Hyde Park and the food was the same. The restaurant had an old style Cuban feel. Delicious and tasty!!!. This is my third visit and service is uneven. My first visit the service was great. My second visit drinks came fast food came out slow. My third visit, we only got one menu. We had wave for our waiter to take our drink order. A young woman came to get our appetizer order but we to wait a while to get our appetizers while others got their appetizers fast. I will come back because the food is good but service needs improvement. read more

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The atmosphere is so amazing- it was like eating in the Buena Vista Social Club. Cuban food at its best. The staff are attentive and friendly. The food is delicious, the dessert was great and the after meal aperitif was a fantastic finish! read more

Rincon Criollo - Saturday special: roasted pork - Cuban Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

We placed a large order for pickup and everything went smoothly, the food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and perfectly prepared. The staff member who took my order over the phone was friendly and attentive, ensuring every detail was correct. When I arrived, the decor immediately caught my eye, it's warm, welcoming, and ideal for families. I'm excited to return soon with my family to enjoy the great ambiance and dine in together. read more

Great food, friendly staff. Portion is big. I would recommend sharing food, eat like a family style. Nice decor. The only thing is the place is very loud. I found a little difficult to speak with people. read more

The best rice and beans you'll ever have, amazingly warm and friendly staff, welcoming environment. 10/10

Food is delicious and they give you a cup of delicious cafe con leche while waiting for your order

We were greeted by Rudy! He is truly the hostess with the mostest! The restaurant feels a little like home, they sat us right next to the fireplace (so cozy, think we will request that table again when we go back!) We went on a Wednesday, I think the next time we go will be on a Wednesday...Let me tell you why...lol We ordered the Ropa Vieja, deeelicious! Meat was so tender and seasoned, almost melted in my mouth...We also ordered the pork, both came with white rice and black beans..I had to order a side of the yuca fries, the server recommended the pepper sauce (spicy, but definitely gave it a different flavor)... My Sangria had me feeling a little tipsy, but the split pea soup really did it for me! Gave me that balance that I needed...I will be back on a Wednesday just for that soup...You can tell that everything made is authentic Cuban cuisine...The server (I apologize I forgot your name), made the experience one of a kind...He was so knowledgeable when it came to the menu and the cuisine, he helped me decide because I have the tendency of being indecisive...lol He made sure to check us in throughout the meal to ensure that we were satisfied and we definitely were... Rudy took the time in the end to give us a little history of the restaurant and what to eat next time we visit...We will most certainly be back!!! read more

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11/23/24. I have been wanting to try this place for so long, so I was super excited they opened up right near my home. Sat at the bar and ordered a few cosmos from Darlene, and she made them perfectly. She was welcoming and attentive. We ordered dishes based on her recommendations, so we started with the tostones rellenos and the chicken chicharron. The ropa vieja on the tostones was too watery and the chicharron was juicy and crispy but didn't have much flavor. Mains were the rolled chicken, rice & beans and fried sweet plantains. The rice & beans were great, but I thought the rolled chicken also lacked flavor even though it was broiled in garlic sauce. Finished the meal with the tres leches cake (pretty good) and bunuelos (skip those). The food was good, but I expected more flavor from each dish based on the reviews/reputation. read more

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Just as fantastic as the old location! The restaurant is inviting and so full of energy. Staff is always great and fun. The food...perfection. Moro is my comfort food...cuban sandwiches crunchy and meaty. Croquetas best in NY. read more

Our experience here was top notch! This was my first time here at this location after eating for 25 years at the other location. From the hostess to the servers the service was very good. The food was brought out fresh and hot, and everything was delicious! Cuban music in the background makes the ambience very authentic. I really love the fact that the food has been so consistent over the years and look forward to coming back next time I'm in NYC. read more

Everything about this place was amazing. Our server was extremely pleasant and accommodating. The best Cuban food in LI - very authentic favors. Love the the decor. Will come back. read more

Some people are against it but I love that they moved to this location. To be honest I would've gone more but I hated the parking situation in the old location. They have a small lot in this location and there is street parking if it's full. Food is great like I remember. Also the cuban is not on the menu but you can still order it. Service was amazing as well. I will definitely frequent this spot. read more

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Service is great. Energy is high. Food is average for the price. Tastes like a home cooked meal which is not bad but for the price I want more flavor. Sangria was decent. Interior is clean and nicely decorated. It was nice to try once. I wouldn't mind going again but I wouldn't actively seek it. read more

Stopped in here after a day of shopping for lunch and it did not disappoint. The staff was on point and knew the menu very well, answered all our questions. I highly recommend this place if you want to try a something new and delicious. read more

Rincon Criollo - Cuban Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

The space is a bit dated but also an assurance that the food is exactly what you might your favorite abuelita or titi to prepare. I had the roast pork and it was so tender it quickly fell apart with a fork, known as needed. The meat was gently prepared with a classic mix of onions, garlic, and aromatics. I would've wanted a little more garlic forward, but that's a personal preference. The star of the night, were the black beans with bacon. They were so good We were all tempted to lick the serving bowls after hungrily finishing them. I companions enjoyed the tortillas and the Cubano sandwich. The later looked flawless and I'm eager to try it next time. read more

Fantastic Fantastic Fantastic!!!!! First time there & it was so so Good!!!! The Food was authentic fresh, & the flavors were vibrant! There are so many other Cuban restaurants in the area & not one compares to this place!! We started out with their white Sangria which was very tasty & lovingly potent.. We ordered the plantain chips, Cod fritters , & the black bean soup.Everything tasted great, temperature was on point! The Cod was fresh & the Soup was wonderful.. It was a pleasant start to the night, being that we ordered their paella.. For dinner we had the Paella which was full of shrimp,lobster, & chicken..It was so much food for 2 people. We also had the Tostones with the Flank Steak, Shrimp Scampi. Everything we had was great!!! Even the churros for dessert were fresh, hot & oh so good!!You won't get better Cuban food any where. The service was led by our waiter Eric, who was courteous, friendly ,attentive & very kind. Eric was on point. He understands what customer service & satisfaction is all about! He engaged with us thru out our dining experience, & he made it very enjoyable.Thank you Eric, We'll see you real soon. The ambiance was so nice, rustic & traditional. Love the colors & how vibrant the whole place was...Everyone was kind & inviting. I look forward to going back & trying some other traditional meals!! Thanks, Rudy read more

Rincon Criollo - Paella at its Best! - Cuban Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

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It was a great experience! This place was pretty busy for a weeknight. We didn't have to wait since we called for reservation for a party of 7. We were seated immediately. There was plenty of attentive waitstaff! They were very friendly too! Now onto food, everything we ordered was delicious! The portions were good too! The oxtail was so soft and tender! The fries were delicious! Plantain chips were served warm and fresh! The kids enjoyed the rice and chicken dishes! All in all, a great experience. They even gave us complimentary chocolate liquor! We will definitely be back! read more

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food outstanding the pork was so tender delish rice and beans. Grouper in garlic sauce delish. Wonderful cod cakes & garlic bread. To full for dessert. Sangria (white) delish and not too sweet Reasonably priced & nice service. The only negative is was so Noisy! They should put up some sound barriers. read more

Have been back there a dozen times and we love this place! Atmosphere, service and food are beyond exceptional! The food here is so good, if you enjoy Cuban food, this place is by far the best I've ever had! read more

Food was delicious, the authentic Cuban taste is there, even when you walk into the restaurant, it smells like pan con bistec, baca frita, tops vieja, and let's not stop there, the coffee, top tier! I also want to mention my waiters, Luigi and Eddie, what a duo, welcoming personalities and both of them were attentive to all needs during the meal. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Rincon Criollo - Fritura De Bacalao - Cuban Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

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What a disappointment. I will not be back to this place. I use to go to their place on Junction Blvd. in Corona Queens, the food there was much better. Although the owners never renovated the place in Corona. The same tables and chairs since what appeared to be before WWII. Very frugal in my opinion. Let me get back to their New Hyde park location. I had the steak with onions. It tasted like it went right from the package , on to the grill, the steak had no seasoning, zero flavor. The Beans, no flavor, the rice was cold. The ham croquets were gross, tasted like they were reheated in old oil. The sangria was awful. A total waste of money, oh BTW, it's a la carte. I am Hispanic from the Caribbean, we season our food, garlic, sofrito, sazon, adobo, etc. etc. Maybe the people from Long Island like this "Latin Food." As for me, here's a tip for Rincon Criollo, stop being frugal, season your food and prepare it with a little love. A little love goes a long way. PS your servers need to be alert, only three tables occupied and they were slow as, sh&t. read more