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- 115 Eldridge St., Lower East Side 10002
- 646-438-9898
La Señorita
Former creperie turned Latin café and night spot on Eldridge. White-walled space adorned with a giant Lisa Lisa lyric and racks of fashion magazines. Marc Solomon brings Nuyorican DJs to spi... read more
- 802 Ninth Ave., Midtown West 10019
- 212-262-1299
Luna Sur Latin Bistro
Guantanamera peeps drop a Latino bistro that ranges through Mexico, Peru, Cuba, and beyond. Festive spot with upbeat staff, tropical orange and green color scheme. Starters like luna llena (avocado... read more
- 27 Smith St., Brooklyn 11201
- 718-243-0911
Sophie's Cuban
Manhattan Caribbean fave opens shop in the BK. Super-colorful, semi-grimy serving real-deal Cuban, perfect for takeout. Full list of Cuban sandwiches, tamales, croquetas, and daily specials con... read more
- 191 Suydam Ave., Bushwick 11221
Cafetería La Mejor
Funky little coffee shop provides just about the only taste of Miami in Bushwick. Legit café con leche, adulterated with a pinch of butter and salt. Plenty of caffeine alternatives, from ice... read more
- 207 W. 14th St., West Village 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
- 70 N. 6th St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-782-3334
Cubana Social
Grabbing an inexpensive yet wonderfully crafted cocktail at this 1930s-styled Havana-meets-Brooklyn joint is a good idea if you are planning on going to Public Assembly or Musical Hall of Williamsb... read more
- 81 Ludlow St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-677-9383
Sebastián LC
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., Fort Greene 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
- 272 Smith St., Soho 11231
- 718-858-3980
Cubana Café
Step below street level into low-key, retrofied pastel fun. Cozy and rickety, with groups welcomed as warmly as quick-eating two tops. Cuban and more. Hanger steak quesadillas with mole and anejo c... read more
- 22 E. 17th St., Union Square 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., Nolita
- 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. , Upper West Side 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., Chelsea 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. , Midtown West 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
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