Sooo, initially went to the Garden City location and were told a party of 2 had a 1.5-2 hour wait, we sat at the bar and nobody acknowledged us for over 15 minutes. Music was way too loud, only positive about it was that they had valet....Sooooooo we left and went to try the Bayside location. We were so happy we did! There was no wait (we did make a reservation on Open Table just in case). The staff was sweet. The food was amazing...we had appetizers, entrees and dessert and it was sooooooooo good!!! The drinks were great. The music was good and not too loud. The ambiance was great too. Made sure to tell the manager that we had an amazing experience, would refer our friends and would be back! read more

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The best Cuban food in the city and the Island. Their drinks are not watered down like many places on the Blvd either!

Food had hair in it and instead of the server asking if we need anything else she was sitting down and eating. when we would order anything it would take forever for us to get it .Ropa Vieja read more

Ordered the Cubana Paella to go. I was kind of reluctant to order this since it's 30 something dollars. But I was pleasantly surprised how much seafood was packed in. Three large fresh scallops, a few shrimp and a whole lobster tail. The clams and mussels were small but it came with a lot. Overall delicious and great value. read more

The Cuban - Cubana Paella - Cuban Near Me - Bayside, New York

I went to the Cuban the other night with my wife and sister for the first time. We have yet to find good Latin food in the area so we were excited to try the Cuban. I ordered double cooked crispy pork with rice & beans which was OK but not great. A little dry but had good flavor for about 24 bucks which was fine. My wife and sister decided to split one of the specials that the waitress was pushing which was a sampler for two. The sampler included some chicken, sausage, three shrimps and three bite-size pieces of steak. As advertised it was for two. With the menu itself seeming to be fairly reasonable price wise my wife and sister ordered the sampler for 2. We enjoyed ourselves and had a nice dinner. The food was OK, nothing incredible. When we got the check we find the sampler to be $150!!!! And the bill was 300.00 before tip!!!! Are you kidding me? We could've went across the street and gotten a porterhouse steak for 2 at Uncle Jacks for less or eaten unlimited steak at the Korean barbecue for 40 bucks. $150? Seriously? They absolutely ripped us off and pushed something that is unreasonably priced intentionally. How can you push something as a special without mentioning that it cost $150???? And the thing is that it was nowhere near worth the price! There was hardly any steak and shrimp and the rest was just fairly dry chicken & decent sausage. It was nowhere In comparison to the prices on the menu and was an obvious scam. After having a fun time out this absolutely killed the night and we will never return to this place ever again! Be warned, they are con artists! read more

I haven't been here for a few months and regret coming back. The food was always ok but at least they had good bands that made for a fun experience, which is why people go there, definitely not for the food. Sorry to say the music devolved to the level of the food. The server was very nice but I asked for a glass of warm water for my mother in law who just arrived from China and she brought over a bottle of Panna water- cold. I thought my wife had ordered that so I didn't say anything. A girl came by with a camera and directed us to sit closer and started to take pictures. I thought it was for the them to use on Instagram or something she never asked if we wanted them or that they are for sale. They had sea bass for a special which was ok but served with three cold shrimps on the side. It was less than 4 0z, and the price - $62 was outrageous. I think Milo's in the city is less than that, and theirs is a 9.5 compared to this which I would rate a 6.2 I felt a little badly to have tipped the girl only $25, but the only way to show my displeasure aside for doing this, which I have only done 2 or 3 times ever. I own a restaurant in the city so I am not quick to criticize other places, because I know how difficult it is to get everything right all the time, but I'm writing this still In the car on my way home while my wife is driving, because I couldn't wait till I got home. I've taken people here over half dozen times, but this is definitely the last time. read more

This a little hidden gem in the area. The food was good and the drinks were strong (recommend their mojito). Also, a beautiful host at the door. The decor was nice and good cuban vibe. I was surprise that such restaurant was in this area. It is a good local place to hang out with friend and family. Parking can be challenging on Bell blvd. So Uber and your DD will be your best way to enjoy the food and drinks. read more

This place is definitely worth a try. The drinks and the ambience is super dope, it makes you feel like you're ready to party. The wait staff is really great as well. The food has been been pretty good, i cant knock it tbh. My go-to entree is the "LECHONCITO"... trust me, you won't regret ordering this. I've tried the cuban sandwich and it's not bad. My only issue with it is the meat/cheese,pickles to bread ratio. Not enough of the good stuff inside the sandwich, which in turn ends up tasting like a lot of bread. Try it out for yourself. Oh, and the frozen margaritas are spectacular read more

Not quite sure why their rating is so low! My boyfriend & I celebrated our anniversary here a week ago & we absolutely love it ! The decor was spectacular! We were greeted with a warm welcome, and were asked if we preferred inside or outside dining. We opted to sit inside, so we could appreciate the decoration ( which I was a huge fan of ) The food was really flavorful! And the drinks were just as good! The staff was all very friendly as well! Make sure to give this place a try, you won't regret it ! read more

First time trying this place...and it was..amazing! The food was ready just on time for pick up. I had the octopus for the appetizer, ropa vieja, chicken cazuela and the paella cubana. The paella cubana was my favorite! Everything was very well seasoned and flavorful. The place looked very nice inside and I can't wait for everything to go back to normal so I can eat inside one day! They have plenty options on the menu and there are plenty of items to choose from. I definitely want to try the chicken sofrito next time and the desserts! This place is conveniently located right on bell boulevard so it is very easy to find. Just look for the pink and purple sign! I also had the red sangria which was strong and delicious. Not too sweet, it was perfect! Highly recommend this place! read more

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We are glad we tried and will order again from here. The guava mojito was very good. The food was good and we tried different items from the menu. I liked the yuca mash and bacalolitos. read more

The food was ok came out fast was seated fast my server was on point check up on us numerous times good service ok food I had the coconut shrimp for appetizer that pineapple sauce that goes with it was good I had the ropa vieja for my entree food had lots of peppers then meat but besides that it was ok read more

The Cuban - Ropa Tvieja Dinner - Cuban Near Me - Bayside, New York

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Churrasco cubano was so deliscious. The wait was really long due to the restrictions but I after having the food it was well worth. Will definitely return read more

The Cuban - Cuban Near Me - Bayside, New York

Attended lunch with a friend today and thought the food was great. We arrived at 1:00pm and was seated downstairs (1st level), across from the bar. Apparently seatings were not available upstairs, so we sat at a table directly across from the bar where the loud sound of the ice machine to make their cocktails kept on going off. It was loud and hampered our dining experience, especially when trying to have a conversation. We ordered main courses along with the option for unlimited brunch cocktails such as mimosas. The mimosas had no champagne. They were pre-made in pitchers so it lacked any bubbles and tasted of pure orange juice. It was a rip off - if they can't offer proper mimosas, they should just stop offering that as an option. I would be happy to return if seating location is better and not on the first level, with loud crushing ice noise coming from the bar and the ugly view of the kitchen section with dirty trash bins in the corner as I am eating. The food was great but the ambiance, severely watered down mimosas, and view of dirty kitchen and garbage bin area made for an undesirable dining experience. read more

Came on a Saturday with some friends and although we had a 2 hour wait because we didn't make reservations the staff was so friendly and kind!! We finally sat down and man When I tell you the food, the ambiance and just the experience like if I was actually in Cuba just made our night! They even had a guy singing live and man that was so entertaining. Def would come back again for a birthday or just another night out with friends. The Food was delicious!!! read more

The Cuban - This was stuffed crab in an avocado with tostones and plantain chips appetizer.. Delicious!! - Cuban Near Me - Bayside, New York

The best churrasco that I ever had and sandwich Cubano amazing, drinks are really strong and also they have a Dj on the weekends for dancing ! read more

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I am fond of this place, definitely a go to for me. The food is great, atmosphere is wonderful, drinks hit you just right. Only thing I wish they always had an English speaking person at the bar. Establishments should always have and English speaker at the bar. We come and want to have small conversations and at the very least have someone who understands our order. Hopefully they realize that and do better. read more

I am giving this place 2 stars because the servers were nice and super attentive, however the mango rum punch was way too strong it ruined the taste of the drink. I asked them to tone it down which they did, but the bartender sucked because the taste was off. I've been to The Cuban in garden city and had the same drink, and when it's made correctly it's FANTASTIC !!! On to the food, I had the Ropa Vieja and a side order of Maduras. The food was bland, and the rice was basic, the beans were ok and the maduras were dry. Such a huge disappointment after being at the Garden City location where the Ropa Vieja and rice and plantains were so delicious, The only thing is, this place was recommended to me by friends that know good Cuban food. So my only assumption is they have different chef's, and the Monday chef sucks, which would explain all the mixed reviews. Very disappointed because I wanted to like the food since it's closer to my house. read more

Great food, great atmosphere and strong drinks! Truly enjoyed our experience here. Will definitely return.

The food and service were great! Every single appetizer and entree was SCRUMPTIOUS! The drinks were ON POINT. The service IMPECCABLE! Great atmosphere. The ONLY issue was the OBNOXIOUSLY LOUD bar patrons. The poor diners including my table and a few others couldn't even carry on a decent conversation through the drunken yelling and cussing. If it wasn't for that I would've given The Cuban a read more

The Cuban - Cuban Near Me - Bayside, New York

Corona virus has basically turned the first half of my 2020 into lots of home meals. Fortunately for me, I took note that the Queens location of the Cuban was finally going to open before the shutdown and was just waiting for it to open. We're frequent patrons of the Garden City location and we love the decor and atmosphere of that location. When I got to step into the Bayside location to pickup my takeout order, I got a glimpse of all the work they did in the former bar space and it was bright, spacious and has a more beachy feel that the LI spot. Food was of course on point and their ropa vieja, cuban sandwich, paella and other standards are just as excellent as their original location. The food here is excellent, reasonably priced and never disappoints. I can't wait to actually be able to sit down in their beautiful space when NYC finally reopens. Until then, will be more than happy to grab and go. Thumbs up. read more

Was in the mood for some authentic cuban cuisine sadly I got really bad quality expensive food! I ordered la pechuga a la plancha because on the menu they described it pretty good and for $20! I expected a juicy chicken breast maybe some salad on the side and i was really looking forward to the corn but i received a bed full of ICEBURG LETTUCE with tiny bits of corn AND DRY CHICKEN! I was so disappointed and angry i paid $20 for that! I would have ordered the salad which was like $10.50 and a lot larger than this! This is a joke the service was good but the food is horrible i hate writing a review like this but the yuca frita is not even that good real yuca! The restaurant is so nice but the food looks cheap and is overpriced. So disappointed definitely wouldnt go back. read more

The Cuban - Cuban Near Me - Bayside, New York

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Delicious food!!!! After eating it all, we couldn't decide what we liked best. We called for Lunch menu pick up during these Covid times and we loved everything. Since we didn't have experience with Cuban besides pork sandwiches, we decided to try four different lunch entrees. Ropa Vieja, Churrasco Cubano, Vaca Frita Cubano and Picadillo Classico. All beef entrees, all delicious. Perfectly seasoned and prepared. They have an outside eating area but we can't wait to eat inside the restaurant when things get back to normal. It's got a really nice and fun atmosphere inside. Highly recommended!!! read more

The Best Cuban Food in Bayside Queens, Decord Very original like The Old Havana, pollo Al ajillo fantastic, churrascó amazing!!! read more

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Came in for bottomless brunch at 2:30 on a Saturday. Was initially for 2pm but we ran late so i updated the time on my reservation. We were seated then told we couldn't do bottomless bc they stop at 2:30 due to the 90min limit. Little weird, ive done plenty of brunches before and this has never been a "thing" but whatever we were here already. Waitress offered to still give us bottomless for the remaining 30min but that made no sense so we still ordered off the brunch menu but got regular drinks from their cocktail menu instead. My "frozen " raspberry margarita was more like a watery slushy and my friends electric strawberry lemonade (i think that's what it was? ) was refreshing as expected but very little to no alcohol content. I still ordered another bc well, that's just what i do ‍ Food though! Food was very good. She got the churro breakfast, soo sweet and satisfying. My huevos cubano (something i wouldn't typically order but decided to try something different for once) was a pleasant surprise. That corn tortilla under the hash browns And poached eggs really added a subtle sweet to my salty and i was here for it. Over all pleasant experience despite that mild hiccup in the beginning, and very reasonable food prices. Tess, our waitress, was very sweet and attentive. I would come back to try their brunch at a much earlier time as id really like to see if they truly keep up with the "bottomless" promise at $15 addtl. I would also come back for dinner and see what they're about. read more

Ok the 5 star reviews have to be fake or referring to the service. I came here with my parents and my sister expecting delicious Cuban cuisine but instead I was given an expensive bill for terrible food. The service was fine but the food was so disappointing. Its description of the food in the menu was nothing compared to what I was given and my family's food was even worse. I don't recommend this place and it sucks because it had such a great atmosphere. read more

The Cuban - Frijol Negro Cotijano Salad Dinner - Cuban Near Me - Bayside, New York

me and my boyfriend came to the Cuban for date night , our first time here. We were seated in the corner next to a party of four when there were open tables in the middle as the restaurant area was empty ... so that made no sense and threw me off from the beginning to be sat next to the bathroom door in the corner.. our drinks came they were strong so no complaints there. I wanted a nice fruity Instagramable drink but the only thing thing they could recommend as their aesthetically nicest drink was a basic mojito .. so fine ... we ordered the calamari , the breading had no taste whatsoever . Very dark in color almost over cooked. we ordered the potato croquettes, that was 3/10. Fast forward to ordering dinner, I ordered the CHURRASCO CUBANO** and the steak medium , the steak was hot on the outside and cold on the inside , I told the waitress the food needed to be warmed up. The steak was chewy not medium as I ordered. the rice and beans (congri) was the only thing on my plate I enjoyed. my boyfriend ordered CHULETA LA ISLA** the pork chop was dry and it didn't taste fresh. The plantains were ok and the rice was the best thing on the plate. Definitely overpriced for the food quality being served. only good thing about this place was the DJ and the drinks. Wouldn't come back as there are so many places in NYC that get it right. Sitting me next to the bathroom door in the corner next to a larger party when there was enough dining space to be seated elsewhere seriously threw me off. read more

I love Cuban food and have had it all over the United States. The Cuban looked good in photos, but ended up being disappointing in person. The food was expensive - $62 for the sea bass special - but seasoned terribly: either oversalted or flavorless. The paella was dry, as was the salmon. Ropa vieja was decent, but that was the only dish out of six that we liked at all, and even it was salty. The dancing was fun, but they don't need to blast the music at 11 in such a small space. We could not talk at all. We unfortunately won't be back. read more

New upcoming spot on bell! Cuban food! Tried two apps from them and both were absolutely amazing. I bet their other dishes and drinks would be equally as impressive and satisfying; I can't wait to try them! I got the scallop ceviche (came with thin, crisp plantain chips) and the pulpo (grilled octopus - served over mini salad) and they both absolutely divine in flavor. I thought the portions for the price were great as well, very fair, especially for the quality of food items. It was so delicious that I ordered from them twice in one day!!! Great new addition to bayside/bell. They have a few other locations in Nassau as well. :) read more

The Cuban - Pulpo A La Parrilla - Cuban Near Me - Bayside, New York

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Took a friend here for her birthday. Excellent piña coladas, great appetizers (empanadas!!!) and delicious entrees. They comped a birthday dessert, sang their hearts outs and everyone enjoyed. Great service. Get that dessert...tres leches cake! Moist like no other. BIG NEGATIVE: No coffee???????? read more

Great mojitos! Friendly staff & a warm, inviting atmosphere First, we had the sampler platter as an appetizer, it had a great selection of delicious items We each had a Cubano as an entree. Although they were good, I would call it a pork sandwich, not a Cubano. The amount of pork completely overwhelmed all other ingredients. If I didn't know what was in a Cubano, I would never have been able to tell it had a slice of ham, cheese, 2 tiny pickles or mustard. Overall the food & cocktails were good, will definitely return. read more

so this place is new to bell and new to queens. it has good food and people are very and I mean very helpful with menu and explaining things to everyone there. the place would have gotten the 5 stars but they had no cuban coffee. I guess thats what broke my heart. but lets get to the food. it was good the rice the meats, the tostones, the garlic ajo. really good well flavored, but what can you say its Spanish food the best of all the rest. lol well listen won't say to much, you just have to get out there and eat it for yourselves. like I always say keep it tasty my friends and let me know what you think. next time im there they better have the cortadito lol read more

The Cuban - Cuban Near Me - Bayside, New York

Ordered in from The Cuban tonight - got their Cuban snaring that comes with a side of yuca fries and a super delicious garlicky mixture. By far the best Cuban sandwich I have had in queens and the garlicky side dip is to die for. Guess I won't be kissing my boyfriend tonight but I would definitely kill for more of that garlic side dip. Will be ordering again ! read more

The Cuban - Cuban sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Bayside, New York

Tasty meal overall. I sipped the Cuban Sunset for starters it was strong they did not skimp on the alcohol . The shrimp empanadas and Cuban sandwich were both yummy. We also enjoyed the braised short ribs (Costilla De Vaca a la 100 Fuego) and the marinated pork chops (Chuleta La Isla). Looking forward to returning to try some other dishes. read more

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Best experience I've had since the COVID-19 pandemic. I was so skeptical about going out for dinner because of social distancing. The service was phenomenal and the food was exceptional. The manager Spiros was so nice! He checked in on us consistently to make sure everything was okay. We had the mussels and the coconut shrimp as appetizers. We didn't even get a picture because we couldn't wait to dive in. We also had the Paella Cubana and the Ropa Vieja so delicious. The seafood was cooked to perfection! The beef was so juicy and tender. We will definitely be back soon. Can't wait to taste the rest of the menu! read more

The Cuban - Paella Cubana Dinner Ropa Tvieja Dinner - Cuban Near Me - Bayside, New York

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Decided to have a lunch date with hubby. Makig sute that Covid-19 guidlines were met, tbis was a beautiful exampke of things done roght. Feeling comfortable with what we saw, we stayed. Gerat service, outsoor dining, great food. Worth the visit. I'm noy a fan of outdoor dining, but this was a nice enough day to do it. Ceviche and grilled octopus to start with some cocktails. Paella for main course (w8th some cocktails). And then zeppolis and bread pudding for dessert. Delish. I'm sure there are other gois Cuban restaurants to be found, but this was a great experience for us on our first date out since the quarantine. Give it a go. read more

What was once run as an Experience in Cuban dining has evolved into a youth hangout where the manager has lost control of his staff and the environment. Not a place for family dining or couples dining anymore very unprofessional read more

I ordered food from Uber Eats twice. Food is amazing. Mussels in curry sauce delicious ! The sauce is so great they should bottle it! Paella Cubano out of this world taste. Had such great food for take out had to go to restaurant today to try the food fresh from the kitchen. Took my family of five and everyone said food was out of this world. Atmosphere was great, and palms trees felt like you were in Miami!!! Can't say enough about service and the manager was a gem! Try this place you won't be disappointed! Great edition to Bell Blvd!! read more

Quality spot with attentive servers and good outdoor ambience for its Bell Blvd location. Great drinks! I recommend the pina colada drink with berries. Food was high quality and served with flavorful sauces and aioli. read more

Awful experience. Because I ordered the so-called "special" (paradilla)I did not know the price.What I got were 2 shrimps that were okay; a small strip of BURNT steak, a chorizo that was not chorixo-- it looked and tasted like a fat hot dog, 3 very tiny dried out, burnt ribs, and a piece of dried out chicken that was as hard as cardboard. The so-called barbecue sauce tasted like a whole lot of catsup with a bit of hot sauce.For this they charged me $72. I was shocked. I complained to the waitress and manager, who did nothing. By the way, the atmosphere downstairs is UGLY. Don't waste your time or money going there! read more