New York - Restaurants - Cuban

207 W. 14th St., New York 10011
212-858-5001

Coppelia

Julian Medina’s Latino mini-empire (Toloache, Yerba Buena) adds a Cuban diner to the mix. Spruced-up luncheonette with checkerboard floors, cushy booths, long marble bar. Pull up to a s... read more

81 Ludlow St., New York 10002
212-677-9383

Le Cubain 2.0 takes on the owner's name, prepares for global launch. LES flagship full of bustling brasserie charm, complete with black and white tile floors, crimson banquettes, and wooden caf&ea... read more

757 Fulton St., New York 11217
718-858-9500

Habana Outpost

Best parking lot drunk this side of the Velvet Revolver tailgate at Jones Beach. Enviro chic spin-off of Soho/Smith Street café faves. Order inside, take your ticket to the truck, then dig i... read more

22 E. 17th St., New York 10003
212-414-4999

Havana Central

Union Square spot not exactly shooting for literary cred. Interior works simple bright colors and palm trees, set to a Latino soundtrack. Salsa nights promise credible dancing, and kitchen serves ... read more

17 Prince St., New York
212-625-2002

Café Habana

All about perfectly roasted corn and models, for whom half a cob constitutes an entire meal. Cuban-inspired cuisine rocks grilled steak sandwiches, goat cheese empanadas, and mole enchiladas. Sunny... read more

424 Amsterdam Ave. , New York 10024
212-595-7000

Café con Leche

No longer special, but still a decent enough Cuban spot. Somewhat refined takes on the traditional. Roast pork, oxtail, bacalao. Can't go wrong with shrimp in red, green, or garlic sauce. Namesake ... read more

544 W. 27th St., New York 10001
212-366-1640

Son Cubano

Big Cuban sandwiches and tasty tapas in a buena comida social club from F. Castro (that's Frank, not Fidel, unfortunately—we hear Commie diets can be quite slimming). Over-the-top digs for th... read more

236 W. 52nd St. , New York 10019
212-586-7714

Victor's Cafe

Victor's Cafe has been introducing New Yorkers to the joys of Cuban cuisine since its establishment in 1963, a mere four years after Fidel toppled Batista. It has flourished in the years since than... read more