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3.5 (307 reviews)

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Jesse Y.

Authentic Cuban in the heart of Bayside with spectacular service and incredibly friendly staff. Each dish is freshly prepared with just the right portion. Live music on weekend evenings and boy is it lively. If you looking for great food, music and dancing then look no further.

Arianne M.

I came here for breakfast with my stepmom after we went to our running club. We were starving! The restaurant was really nice inside. Our server was sweet. She took our order and brought us everything we needed throughout the meal. I ordered the French toast and my stepmom got pancakes. We also each got a kid's meal that came with bacon, eggs, hash browns, and a side of toast. I told you, we were starving! All the food was delicious. I definitely want to come back for dinner.

Churrasco Cubano
Shihintha S.

Went to this place for a bday dinner and I was pleasantly surprised! The decor and vibes were super fun! They have live music upstairs which is where we were. I got the Churrasco Cubano with the pickled onions on the side. It was so good I didn't even need the sauce! Honestly it was perfect and totally hit the spot for me! I'd go back for this. Only reason I'm giving this place a 4 is because the service was super super slow! It took us 30 min to get the check after we asked for it.

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Lynn W.

I love the guacamole here. Sometimes they prepare it by table side. The food is solid here. They have a good happy hour and they also have live band on weekends. I've been here before...so far the oxtail stew and seafood paella are my favorites

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Erika S.

I came on a Saturday afternoon. It was fairly empty and we were seated fast. The food was very good and they have great portion sizes. I've passed by this place at night and see it gets very busy so I'm excited to give it another try when it's more active.

Iris C.

Came here for my friends birthday dinner a few weeks ago. We got a few dishes to share- willy's guacamole, fried calamari, cubanito, mixto ceviche, churrasco Cubano and the paella cubana. All the food was really good! BUT My friend and I got a mojito and it was the worst thing I've ever had. It was soooooo strong. I should've asked them to add some sweetener or flavor but just gave it to my bf. The red sangria was really good though and something I would get again They do have live music which I thought would be nice but it was super loud. We could barely hear each other!

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Steph T.

Had a wonderful time here. Came for someone's birthday. There is dinner and a show. See video for the show. Several dancers perform. The food is delicious! I ordered a Cuban sandwich. Drinks are wonderful. I would return without a doubt! Highly recommend coming here!

Awesome food ambiance service all very outstanding! I ordered pialla, shrimp and a coconut margarita i enjoyed everything i will definitely come again it was worth the money and drive.yaaaaas. Five stars

Red sangria,, chicken wings.
Sheena M.

Food was flavorful! Service was okay. They have a Happy Hour menu available. Red Sangria was just perfect. Wing's were okay. Pollo Rumbero was delicious , tons of flavor. Churro was okay, expected better...

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Virginia T.

Made reservations via Open table for a brunch for 5. We arrived and only had to wait 5 minutes for a table. CoVid friendly -they took our temperatures when we entered and followed proper seating and mask guidelines as well as equipped each table with hand sanitizer. Super cute place that screams Cuban filled with authenticity! The decor, music, staff and food was superb. 3 of us chose the unlimited drink menu for an additional 12.50 a person. (Note-their website says 10.95) we had champagne punch and mimosas. Both were good. Desserts were delish! They offer outdoor seating if you want to eat outdoors. We would def go back!

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Niurka M.

We love The Cuban! The food can't be beat, the waitstaff is super fun and friendly, and the decor is fantastic. I recommend the Churrasco. Will definitely be back.

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Picked up a cubano from here, and damn was it good. Nice decor, friendly staff, and the fries were legit, too.

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Great food & atmosphere! Great mojito's too but I would make a reservation if you want to sit on the outside seating.

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3.4(886 reviews)
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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.

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4.4(94 reviews)
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Another Friday night, realized I hadn't had a Cuban sandwich in months and was lucky to find…read moreBenny's Cuban Cafe within delivery limits (lucky me!). Happy to see the restaurant offering specials so I ordered Cuban sandwiches, Bacalao(fried cod fish), Cuban ham croquettes, Yuca fries(came with red onions) and regular French fries. The Cubans' roast pork was well-seasoned and accompanied with plantain chips, all items brought a delicious sauce, and fresh garlic, nice touch. The Cubans were 4/5, the Bacalao were 5/5, as were the Yuca and regular fries. I personally prefer different bread, with more pickles and ham, but definitely recommend this place and will plan a visit to dine-in, to try their fresh juices and other menu items. I ordered delivery so could not report on service, beyond everything was well-packaged with care.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 9…read moreDecor: 8 Value: 7 Overall: 8 Stopped by this Cuban restaurant that's been around for over 3.5 years. The Cubano sandwich is massive enough to feed two people. The flavors are a little off for me, but still a good version. The ropa vieja also lacked a little something, but they use tri-tip instead of the usual flank steak, which felt more tender. The owner Benny was also kind enough to give us some free desserts to take home, which were pretty good. With that said, what intrigued me the most was the interesting story about how Benny fell into this restaurant situation after swearing he would never be in this industry again. He is a strong believer in supporting the community, and has a nonprofit called Hungry Monk Rescue Truck that deals with food insecurity in NYC. We need more people like him in this world. Let's show our support for a business we can be proud to dine at.

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4.7(73 reviews)
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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.

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4.0(1.4k reviews)
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Food: The food is delicious here! I've tried similar Peruvian-Chinese restaurants in the city which…read moreare vert average, but I was pleasantly surprised by Flor de Mayo for its flavors and quality of the food. We tried the mixed ceviche (squid, fish, octopus), 1/2 fried chicken with plantains, and 1/2 rotisserie chicken with fried rice. I would highly recommend all three of these dishes. The ceviche was fresh, simple, and very refreshing; it's a small portion and meant to be shared as an appetizer. Both types of chickens were very flavorful and moist. I don't normally like plantains, but the plantains here were perfectly cooked, lightly fried, and sweet. I have been recommending this place to family and friends and can't wait to go back myself. Service: Service was excellent. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Our water was filled constantly without having to ask them. Multiple staff members came by throughout the meal to ask us if we needed anything. Ambiance: The restaurant is a good size with tables for both small and large groups. The place does get packed during peak meal times. Seating is spacious and comfortable as well. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant!

Surprisingly was able to walk in (wait was about 15 mins) with a party of 12 on a warm Sunday…read morenight. I don't know how they did it, but service was great and drinks were delicious! I was not super impressed by my food, however. I 'built my own dish' which came with a side of white rice. It truthfully didn't have any flavor, but I did eat it cause I paid so I'm gonna eat, y'know? I did try a little of someone else's chicken tenders and those were actually pretty good. From my understanding, they have a couple of locations and I was told that the food is very good. It is very possible that I ordered the wrong thing, but just beware. I would be open to trying this place again and maybe not building my own dish next time, haha.

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4.5(594 reviews)
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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.

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4.3(19 reviews)
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My new office building does not currently have a vendor for food. We have a great new space, but…read morethe vendor isn't going to move in until the occupancy goes back up. Pandemic has led to a lot of working from home. So to try and do something, the building managers have food trucks come a few times a week. This is the first truck I wanted to head outside and check out. For food truck prices, they aren't bad. I decided against the empanadas and went for roasted pork with beans and rice. It came with tostones. Everything was fresh, hot and fantastic. Most importantly, it was filling. No one likes paying good money to be hungry, right? The ladies were super nice, the food was great and the prices were reasonable for a food truck. I would go outside if I was there on a day that they were again. Highly recommend.

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