My husband and I came on a Saturday morning to have breakfast. We shared a Combo #1, Combo #4 and Cuban Sandwich. The prices are unbeatable here, and the food is very good too. We'll likely just get sandwiches in the future though, because the combos are basically deconstructed sandwiches and end up just being messy to eat. Clean, nice ambiance. Took off one star just because the waitresses weren't very attentive to us. They seemed to serve other customers before us time and time again, and we had to try very hard to flag someone down to get our complementary cups of orange juice, extra napkins and check. They aren't short staffed, we think they just preferred to interact with Spanish-speaking customers. Other than this service aspect, we really like it 10/10 and will be back. read more

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Good food, not that pricey but don't go early Saturday morning since that place will be jammed packed. The place itself isn't really that big, so not much space. But the food is REALLY good for the price. They have daily specials on the hot food, and their sandwiches and coffee is sooooo good! Since so packed most of the time, the service is kind of slow at times, so if in a rush this might not be the spot for you. But again, food is GREAT!! Can't beat the prices and great Cuban food. read more

Rumba's Cafe - Always packed, GREAT food! - Cuban Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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If you're in a rush and don't feel like waiting about 15 minutes on line, just to get a quick serving of fresh orange juice AND you are not known to them, then No! The orange juice was good. Never tried the food BUT just the service and if you're not their frequent known customer than you will be cut in line and pretty much ignored. So no, it's not even worth my time! I went in for the very first time and literally! About four people had cut me and it felt like they don't even acknowledge you and ignore you. And That's rude! So, I will not even waste my time to even order food! If you come in first and they don't know you, then you will pretty much be served last. So NO Thank you! And bc it doesn't allow me for some reason to put Half of ONE star(lol) for the review .. it automatically goes to the two stars SO it's Half of A star for me ! read more

Everything. From the service, food , and prices. Amazing. Never had a complaint! This is honestly the best location, instead of the one near the court house. read more

Always see how busy the place is when we walk by & saw how cheap the menu is and finally decided to give this place a try. We came on a Thursday around 6pm and it wasn't too crowded and got seated immediately. They have daily specials and we were going to opt for the short ribs and another beef dish. But we were told that they have sold out of everything besides the soups for the Thursdays Special. So come early if you want to order certain items. Nonetheless, our waitress gave us a list of other entrees that they had such as the pepper steak, chicken, pork that still come with either white or yellow rice & black beans. Beef empanada: Crispy, juicy and savory filling. Paired nicely with the hot sauce. Different from the ones I've had. Chicken empanada: Personally didn't really enjoy this one. The filling was dry and not too much flavor. Pan con Bistec w/ fries: for $6 sandwich very worth it (fries were ordered as a side) The meat has a really nice char & grilled flavor to it. Some parts of the meat were tougher but still really good. Fries were good, kinda tasted like McDonald Fries just need some more salt. Bistec con Salteado: your classic pepper steak, steak was tender and paired nicely with the rice and veggies, just wish there was more meat. Plantain was so good and sweet. Tres leches: a nice sweet treat to end everything. Your standard tres leches cake. Overall, the food reminded me of going over to my spanish friend's house for dinner lol. Given the price point of everything in this economy, it was good. Definitely will be coming back on those days where I just don't want to cook. Service was great and staff were very friendly. read more

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Prices are still cheap! We ordered the Monday special, chicken with white rice, plantains and black beans and pork cubes with rice and plantains. They were big portions. Great tasting. Also ordered a bowl of chicken soup. Which is the price of a bowl when you go to a diner. The soup alone could be a main meal with rice. The chicharones are Chrispy and tasty! Service was quick! read more

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I went to this restaurant for the third time. The food is delicious. The waiter/waitress is friendly and professional. I wasn't disappointed eating there. They are impeccable with their restrooms. Good choices for food. I love their plantains. read more

As always, this place almost hits home comfort food. Especially with the price value. It really works out. I enjoy their sancocho a lot. We ordered the large one to go and there was a good amount of meat in there. The downside is that you do have to pay for sides. The soups and sancocho does not come with rice. You have to pay for the rice separately. Otherwise, the staff is still welcoming with their hustle and flow. read more

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Aqui everything is phenomenal including vaca frita, Thursday malanga puree, Saturday ajiaco. You ever see a waiter fill up a GLASS OF WATER without requesting it? You will hear where they take pride in providing you best service possible. Place is always packed for dinner time in all their locations, daily. Make derivations. Clifton, NJ my favorite location of RUMBA CUBANA. Ambiance is CUBAN THEMED OF COURSE. CARLOS the Manager and otter Manager (forgot her name) are on top of it all. Stop by Clifton location and tell HOST ANGEL THE REALTOR SENT ME and see how they treat you here. CUBAN FOOD LIKE MY MOTHER MADE ME. ENJOY. read more

yum, yum, yum. great menu selection with fantastic lunch specials 7 days a week. Their phone is normally busy during lunch rush, but super easy to order online for pickup. I haven't dined in yet, but definitely more cafe vibe than warm cozy restaurant. Surprisingly a lot of tables in this corner location close to Washington Park. read more

Came here for the cuban sandwiches and they were delicious! I had a blast with them. They were very very affordable as well, and even cheaper than buying them in Florida. They were about USD $6 for about a foot long : ) read more

Rumba's Cafe - Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I was dying to try Rumba Cafe in Jersey City while in New Jersey. The restaurant had been highly recommended by a friend who experienced good, fresh, latin food at reasonable prices. I discovered Rumba Cafe delivered exactly that! The restaurant was busy early on Sunday morning with guests enjoying breakfast or early brunch. There was a long line at the ordering counter, which moved relatively quickly. The service was friendly and efficient. I was happy to learn that the dishes offered in the daily special menu were available that early. Hurray! I ordered 4 special plates; they consisted of - meat, ( 4 choices, beef short ribs, baby back pork ribs, roast pork, and roasted chicken). Rice ( 2 choices, white or congris). -Fried yellow plantain -Beans, (2 choices, black or red). The rice, meat, and fried plantains were served together. The beans separately. In addition, I ordered 2 chicken soups, 4 Cuban tamales, 8 empanadas (chicken, beef, and chorizo). All dishes were fresh, tasty good latin goodness! What a jewel!!! Rumba Cafe truly delivers! read more

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Great food at very affordable prices, a friendly neighborhood vibe and great music to match.

I haven't been to this restaurant in years, but I still highly recommend it. The food was delicious, full of good sazón, and the service was consistently excellent. Whenever I visited New Jersey, this was one of my favorite places to have lunch. The next time I'm in town, I would definitely eat here again. This place holds good memories for me, not because of the people I went with, but actually the opposite. Being there made me feel closer to people who create a good feeling, rather than like an outsider in the city. read more

The food is great. But if you are not Hispanic (even if you speak Spanish) they will treat you poorly and don't seem to want you there. Unfortunate to see such discrimination in such a diverse city. This keeps me from wanting to come in. read more

I went for a walk and came across this place. We ordered the ropa vieja and a Cuban sandwich. Both were delicious, the portions were generous and it was very affordable. The flan was also really good. The service was also warm and welcoming. I will certainly be back to this neighborhood gem. If you're in the area and are craving Cuban food, this place hits the spot. read more

Amazing food and outsatnding customer service. I had an issue with the delivery and they went out of their way to fix it. There is no bad plate. Anything you order will be amazing. read more

Nice to have a corner latin cafe in JC! Good selection, affordable latin dishes, pretty authentic! I've been back..lol.. read more

Love their Mondongo Soup. I drive 2 hours to eat this awesome soup! Yummy and so flavorful!

This place is the gem of Jersey City !! I can't express how amazing this cafe is and has been for so many years. All the menu items are super affordable, the portions are plentiful and the food always tastes good. Personally, I absolutely love coming to Rumba's for their breakfast. I get the #2 which comes with Eggs (made to your choice), Choice of meat, French Fries, Bread with Butter, Orange Juice & cup of coffee. I often order a side of fried cheese to combo with the food since it just always tastes so good. The servers are always so sweet and attentive. They work hard and are always willing to help you out with your order or with the service. The cafe has a beautiful cultural feel with the decor and the music giving you a classic cuban vibe. Overall, I'd give this place 10 stars if I could -- highly recommend. read more

Rumba's Cafe - #2 Two Huevos, Jamon or Bacon, Papas Fritas,pan Con Mantequilla, Cafe Con Leche Y Jugo De Naranja - Cuban Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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I come here fairly often because my son loves their empanadas. Unfortunately, today is the last day I will consider giving them my business. We come after school, it's busy always, the food is good, I stand in line and I patiently wait my turn to order like everyone else should do. It's total chaos, they don't make eye contact with you, if you're waiting on line they will completely ignore you as other people come in, regulars maybe, who yell out an order in Spanish. I waited 15 minutes patiently, trying to get someone's attention, until I simply had enough and walked out with a very disappointed 3 year old who just wanted 1 empanada as we we watched other people come and go with their food. I hate leaving a bad review at a place that I want to like but this is not the first time I was treated that way and it will certainly be the last. There are plenty of great food places in the neighborhood that will welcome my patronage. read more

Overall great experience. Ordered through their website and was ready by the time we arrived.

What an absolute gem! Inflation never hit Rumba's Cafe. I had a delicious breakfast with two eggs, bacon, mangu, bread with butter, fried cheese, cafe con leche and freshly squeezed orange juice for $7.95. Yes, $7.95. Add to that a post breakfast croquette and chicken empanada for only a little over $2. The best part is that every item on the plate was delicious. The mangu was my favorite. The dining area is cozy and welcoming, with latin music and friendly banter (mostly in Spanish) making up the background noise. The space is ideal for parties of 2-4, but there is a bar up front if you want to stop in for some cafe con leche and a quick bite. Next up--almuerzo! read more

Rumba's Cafe - Dining Area - Cuban Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Don't try to figure out the math, but at some point they'll raise the prices, and you should gladly pay when they do. I knew Rumba's as an inexplicably low-priced breakfast spot, but it turns out lunch is great too. The Wednesday pork chop special was outstanding. I opted for arroz moro and frijoles colorados, way more flavorful than the usual beans. I also enjoyed Caldo Gallego soup. The delivery was quick via Uber Eats. I won't confirm or deny whether I ate the pork chops by hand. read more

Wow best breakfast I've had in jersey city. Quick and amazing customer service. As a Dominican, the Mangu here is amazing, make sure you get the tres golpes. Comes with so much food for just $7.95. Bread, cheese, salami, eggs, onions, hot chocolate and orange juice. Thank you to Leono, great guy who treats clients well. read more

Rumba's Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Service was good.Friendly staff.I had the full breakfast which easily feeds two people.The food was fresh, flavorful and not greasy at all.I'm thinking about going again.Prices are good for the amount of food they give you. read more

Great place with affordable meals!! The food here never disappoints. They are a corner spot and gets pretty busy on the weekends especially. Service is not that quick but it's because they're so busy. It's worth the short wait! Daily specials as well. read more

Ordered delivery for the first time via UberEats. Food was pretty much your standard Cuban fare. Cubano was decent and pollo asado generous. Tostones were a real disappointment, small, thin, and totally dry. Chicken empanadas were "ciegos" (blind or lacking filling) as my mother used to say! My pernil with white rice and black beans came with no rice and no beans! My lunch mates had no interest in sharing theirs so I had a keto lunch! UberEats gave me a $5.00 credit but I would have preferred my meal be complete! I'll give them another try, but my first meal was a bit disappointing. read more

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Some friends of mine live near Rumba's in Jersey City. I was at their place and they had already eaten. I asked them if they recommended any spots in the area to get something quick, not too heavy. They both recommended Rumba's! They said they go there all the time, and it almost never fails! So I walked a couple blocks down to Rumba's to see what they were about. It's a Cuban restaurant with lots of culture and energy. Just the decor alone was enough for me to wanna order something. They have this red counter top with stools. It's very 60's-esque. I dug it! The staff are mostly Spanish speaking, sweet, charismatic women. One of them took my order, which was simply two chicken empanadas, as well as an irresistible slice of their chocolate cake. The chicken empanadas weren't as moist as I would've preferred, but still delicious and incredibly flavorful! It had a pretty, crispy, salted crust that complimented the chicken well! I was very impressed with the flavor of the chicken, and wish I had ordered more! I mean, I will for sure the next time I'm in the neighborhood, amongst some other menu items! Now, as for this chocolate cake. Girl, this chocolate cake. Whether or not it's made in-house, I'm not sure, but girl, this chocolate cake. That thick icing/mousse was giving very much chocolate pudding (but richer) decadence! The edge of the cake had these crumbly Oreo-like bits that just added to satisfaction. The cake itself was moist and luscious! Even if it isn't made in-house, wherever they outsource from, GETS IT! I'm so glad my friends live near this place! I have another reason to visit :-) read more

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This place...is so cheap...and so good... Got pernil asada, which came with rice and beans on the side. I paid $7 for my food! My friend ordered the same but with chicken and she paid $5! Absolutely amazing. I'm usually picky about the pernil I eat but was pleasantly surprised! Also, the food literally came out *SO* quick after we ordered! Probably less than 5 minutes! The only thing is the staff spoke Spanish to us (which isn't an issue since they understood us speaking English.) just goes to show it's an authentic and homey restaurant! Definitely recommend!! And when we went, it wasn't busy at all. (4pm on a Friday.) Good spot overall for some authentic Cuban food! read more

Rumba's Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Went today. Yucca was very hard. Steak was hard. Beans had no sazon. Bland. Never going back. Also, the thin man who I assume was the owner or manager, selected which table he wld visit to ask if food n service was gd. He stopped at the table in front of us 2x. Us? Nothing! Poor management. NO THANKS read more

Really liked the atmosphere here and couldn't believe how low some of the prices were! The chicken soup I got was only $2.50 and the broth was so good and it was enough to fill me like any other entree. The only thing that might bother some is that the chicken in the soup will not be boneless as I'm assuming they use whole chickens to help make this broth so only get this if you are not squeamish about eating chicken off bone and potentially having other little bits from the chicken in your soup. We enjoyed the empanadas we got as appetizers (the cheese and guava one pleasantly surprised us!), though the fruit smoothies we got were a little too sweet and didn't have enough tartness for our liking. Overall though definitely worth it for how low cost of a meal you will be paying, I am looking forward to coming here again and trying some other dishes since they vary each day of the week! read more

Rumba's Cafe - Sopa De Pollo - Cuban Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I love Rumba's. Everytime I have put of town guests - I take them there. The food is good, the portions are more than ample and the prices are great - so everyone can order ehat they want and not break the bank. The eait staff eork firiously fast and efficient and they are very friendly. read more

Love this place. We come here often because the food is so good and so affordable. You get your bang for your bunch here and it never disappoints. Staff are super friendly and attentive. As far as food you could try anything and love it. For breakfast the mangu with eggs and fried cheese is fire. I've also had the sancocho, empanadas, papa and yuca rellena, Cuban tamal and the baby churrasco. Not in the visit lol. All delicious. Their shakes are so good too. read more

PROS 1. Mojo Sauce is Deeeeelicious. (Lightly Textured, Garlicky, Lemony and Peppery) 2. Baked Chicken Leg Quarters are Huge and Good. (Add Mojo to Enhance the Flavor) 3. Beef Stew is Tender and Flavorful. 4. Goat Stew is Tender and Flavorful. 5. Chicken Soup is Good. (Add Mojo to Enhance the Flavor) 6. Beef Soup is Tender, Sweet, Hearty and Good. (Add Mojo to Enhance the Flavor) 7. Red Beans Stew is Cooked Well and Flavorful. 8. White Rice is Cooked Well. 9. Black Bean Rice is Cooked Well and Flavorful. 10. The Sweet Plantains are Sweet, Thickly Cut, Riped and Not Burned!! I LOVE heating it up at home and adding Vanilla Ice Cream on Top! Ay Papa! Ha ha 10. The interior is cool it reminds me of a Modernized Diner with a Tropical Twist. 11. SUPER Affordable Latin Caribbean Gramma Food... CONS 1. Fried Red Snapper was Cooked Well but it needed more Flavor and Salt.. * I wish they made a second location in Downtown Jersey City for us Foodies. We need more Latin/Non Latin Caribbean Restaurants..* read more

Rumba's Cafe - Thank you UBEReats!! Super Affordable Latin Caribbean Abuela Food! They should create a Second for Downtown Jersey City Foodies... - Cuban Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Delicious Cuban food! I love their pernil and rice and beans. It's usually really busy and the food is made in batches so when it runs out it's done. One of my favorite places in JC. They have daily specials but you can also order off the menu. A lively little place and definitely very authentic. read more

Have tried many things here and they're all about average. That said you can't complain about the price, so it's one of those places that you get what you pay for. Would NOT recommend the Cuban or any sandwich - they don't use real Cuban bread / press the sandwiches (or at least not well) so they end up being pretty chewy. read more

Rumba's Cafe - Monday's Special - spaghetti with chicken. For $4.95 can't complain at all. - Cuban Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Been here once only for breakfast 5/18/23. I had the Cuban sandwich and a freshly squeezed orange juice. Here're my reasons for the two stars: the orange juice was very good but when it was served it was warm, which not surprisingly didn't taste RIGHT. I had to call the extremely busy waitress over for some ice which I did got. I didn't think my sandwich was anything special. One of the things I didn't care about it was it was slightly greasy. My waitress was okay but I didn't think she stood out as anything special -- running around (unconsciously it seemed) the way she did. This probably seems snooty but due to all the above as well as the fact this diner doesn't seem to care that the food that's served here ISN'T organic, from grass fed cows, pasture raised chickens, etc. I felt my 0.25 tip (see pic) was sufficient. During my two week time in Jersey City I had no interest not surprisingly in returning here. read more

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Great priced food, quick service, fresh food at that, I love this place! Great lunch combinations under 10$ read more

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This is my new breakfast spot. When family and friends come to visit Jersey City, this is the best spot for a great meal under $5! I've enjoyed both the #2 and #4 breakfast specials (on separate occasion). Both are delicious! The food has been flavorful, generous portions and piping hot each time. The service is average, however they get extra bonus points for the speed of food delivery. I look forward to trying dinner here some time soon. read more

Rumba's Cafe - Two Eggs, Steak, French fries, Toast with butter, Two eggs, Spanish coffee and Orange juice - Cuban Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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