Move over, Miami—the Cuban community of New York City isn't about to be counted out! With dozens and dozens of Cubano joints dotting the city, there's no better place to enjoy authentic island cuisine without getting sunburn!
This environmental pioneer and younger sibling to Café Habana Nolita serves up home-style Latin food with unique Cuban and Central Mexican accents. The menu highlights the talents of Café Habana’s renowned Chef Alfredo Teco with the addition of local organic choices. The emphasis...
757 Fulton StreetA solid setting that evokes Cuba circa the 1950's mixes perfectly with the cuisine.
2018 3rd AveRound-the-clock Cuban comfort food in Chelsea.
207 W 14th StAlphabet City's Cafe Cortadito is, in many ways, the perfect Latin joint: delicious Cuban sandwiches, evenly cooked rice and beans, a relaxed atmosphere, and all the traditional flare that makes Central and South American cuisine so popular.
210 E 3rd StSince it first opened its doors in 1963, Victor's Café has been the place Broadway Theater goers return to again and again for generous portions of authentic Cuban cuisine. This lovely restaurant, owned and run by the Del Corral family, offers both a prix fixe lunch menu and prix...
236 W 52nd St (bet. B'way & 8th Ave.)It all depends on how you view Cuban food, but this isn't your Uptown Cuban dive, it's not Havana Chelsea, and it's definitely not your Little Havana coffee joint from Miami. It's the endlessly-chic, always-busy corner of Nolita, where the overflow crowds either come from or go t...
229 Elizabeth St (Prince St.)Chef and Owner Ricardo Barreras' well regarded Cuban bistro, ranked by Brooklyn Magazine as one of top 6 in the Boro in 2014! Named after Papa Hemingway's boat (which was built in Brooklyn no less!), Pilar serves up traditional Latin classics lake Paella, Pernil, Empanadas and of...
397 Greene Ave (at Bedford)The romantic Milieu of Cuba effortlessly transports you from Manhattan to Havana. Cuba offers live music and a menu filled with delicious traditional cuisine. The restaurant offers a fascinating and charming escape to its own "Little Havana on Thompson Street."
222 Thompson StreetA friendly, fun, vibrant Cuban restaurant with traditional Cuban fare, superb mojitos, complimentary hand-rolled cigars, and live music. Its exotic décor featuring exposed brick, candle-lit tables, rattan-covered ceiling fans, and hand-painted folkloric murals Captures the esse...
939 8th Avenue (55th and 56th Streets)Try one of the best café con leches north of Miami along with traditional Cuban homestyle cooking. Chef Martin Cisenero’s menu offers savory mofongo, plentiful paella, ropa vieja and more in an informal setting.
2026 2nd Avenue