Cuban Restaurants near Hartsdale, NY

“I am Cuban-born and US raised, in a predominantly Cuban neighborhood in New Jersey where authentic Cuban food was very much the norm. I have also been eating less meat of late, or at least enjoying good vegetarian and vegan options, and when I tell you that that Monte black bean paste, Swiss cheese, sauteed onion and plantain sandwich is the business, I am NOT kidding! I was truly wowed by the inventive addition to the Cuban standards, drawing upon traditional Cuban flavors and seasoning to come up with a vegetarian option that has nothing to envy (nada que envidiarle, as Cubans like to say) any of the meat-based dishes.This Cuban restaurant/"cafetería" (not really a sit-down place, but the little space there is is bright, clean, and very pleasant, bar stool and counter setup) deserves five stars and would have them if the people giving fewer than five knew the cuisine like some of us do, from birth. Whether it's their thing or not is another story, but this is Cuban food of the utmost quality and not diluted by any other cuisines' spice or flavor profiles. Keep up the brilliant work, guys - I look forward to working my way through the classics on this menu, and that is an exciting and promising prospect because of the quality of everything I had tonight: the Monte sandwich; PERFECTLY FRIED, light, not greasy, and completely ripe sweet plantains (too many places serve plantains that aren't totally ripe and it's better not to have any, honestly); and a croqueta-stuffed empanada, an idea crazy enough to work and also brilliantly executed).“

“My boyfriend and I had lunch here and were completely blown away! The food was delicious and fresh, but our favorite part was the exceptional service and hospitality provided by John and Pavel. We will 1000% be back and recommend this place to everyone!!“

“Friendly people, impeccable sandwich with razor thin bead and croquetas that were not too oily upon being fried. The sandwich was lean, not too salty and well balanced. Real work of art. Coffee was also caringly prepared to our specifications.Gracias de corazon“

“Been here a few times place is so cute with the pink Christmas tree around the holidays love it! Service is A+++ staff always friendly and personable. Foods great ,have tried empanadas ,Cuban sandwich with fries, salads all delish love the Mezcal margaritas always enjoy going there great ambiance!“

“It brings me such joy to enter an establishment and get greeted warmly. I felt like family.I ordered the Seafood Mofongo. It arrived in a (big) wooden bowl. I didn’t think I’d finish it because of the size. On the first bite I knew I had to eat slowly to enjoy it all. It was well seasoned and piping hot! Nothing had to be added but I asked about hot sauce. They make their own in house! The joy. Food should be enjoyable. This meal was absolutely enjoyable. Every bite was perfect. There was plenty of seafood to have a piece in every bite.Compliments to the chef. I will come again!“