The food was very good, especially the Black Beans and Rice, and the Tostones. It takes a lot of…read morework to present them like this! Service was efficient and responsive. Ambience had a Cuban accent. Servers spoke fluent Spanish, though not necessarily Cuban Spanish. The restaurant was packed! Saturday night in Times Square with a World Cup Watch Party half a block away.

Came to Havana Central for dinner and had an enjoyable meal…read more This restaurant is ALWAYS packed, as soon as you enter, you're hit with sounds of happy customers, and the decor is elegantly tropical. Our Server, Ramon, did an exceptional job. The staff did a great job at clearing finished items and everyone's timing was spot on. We started with the Tostones Rellenos con picadillo (Green plantains stuffed with ground beef). This was a great starter. Large enough to share and I enjoyed the drizzled sweet sauce and whole olives. Our entrees were: Palomilla Steak Platter (thin cut sirloin steak) and the Ropa Vieja (shredded flank steak). Both dishes were accompanied by white rice and we chose black beans and a side salad. This was the first time that I've seen Palomilla Steak presented totally cut into strips and it was a welcomed sight. The Ropa Vieja was perfectly seasoned and the amount of meat was thoroughly enjoyed. I capped off the meal with a Cortadito (A cortado is a Spanish coffee beverage consisting of equal parts espresso and warm, lightly steamed milk. The name comes from the Spanish verb cortar (to cut), meaning the milk "cuts" the acidity and intensity of the espresso. I appreciated the cookie on the side and each sip was amazing. Havana Central has various choices, to accommodate your time of day: lunch specials, a pre-theater menu, and a Happy Hour.

This restaurant truly feels like being in Latin America. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the…read morestaff is incredibly kind, and the comfort food is at its best -- full of flavor and heart. Highly recommended! Se los recomiendo!!!

Latin American is outstanding. I've only been for breakfast, but I highly enjoyed it. I usually get…read morethe daily special if it hasn't run out. Last time I got the roast pork and it was great (they had run out of oxtail so I'm going to have to come back). The meat was very tender and flavorful, and I enjoyed the sides it came with. I've also had the Dominican Breakfast and enjoyed that as well: the salami and fried cheese were savory and salty, and went well with the eggs and yucca. The pickled onions also had a nice acidity to complement the rich flavors.

My partner and I ordered delivery from here. We tried 3 of the items and decided or experience was…read more3.5/5 stars! (Rounding up) He really enjoyed the queso arepas and sweet plantains! The arepas arrived still hot with melty cheese. While I thought they were a little oily for me, I have yet to meet an arepa that isn't so I can agree these were good. The sweet plantains were a little small portion wise but had good flavor. We also tried the grilled corn and queso. This was reminiscent of esquites but missed the mark for us. The cheese was layered on top, almost difficult to mix in as the steam from the cup sort of started to melt the cheese. It also was missing mayo/crema, any seasoning like Tajín/chili powder and it came with a lemon slice instead of a lime :( I'd be open to trying them again, but really to try their juice. Ideally the blackberry, mango or passion fruit juice.

There's been some discernible improvement in their service. Everyone's meal has been labeled. As…read morefar as I know, all the extras ordered have been delivered. Their food is "OK". A solid 3 star for their food.

Best bar/ restaurant in my neighborhood. Drinks, food, service, music, everything. It has so much…read moreof the Latin American food I like (Italian and Latin American are my two favorites). I'm there a few times a week!

went to the bar for my 21, Samuel was very accommodating! great service! passionfruit mojito was…read morereally really good!

This spot is awesome. Manager Joe is the best at what he does entertaining guests and make them…read morefeel at home.

Don Coqui is known for having authentic latin cuisines. I miss my latin food so when I found myself…read morein NY again I went straight there. The atmosphere is lively. They have a photographer onsite taking pictures of customers who want that experience. My best friend and I had our picture framed and we purchased it after dinner, it was a nice memory to have. The views from this place is serene since its by the water. Overall, great experience and I would continue to go back.

I've seen this place on my IG and TikTok feed a few times and wanted to come for a while. I finally…read moremade a reservation on OpenTable and came with my bestie. First i was to say the staff here is so nice and friendly! Very attentive too. The restaurant is decorated beautifully and modern. Bathroom was super clean and decorated nice and culturally. I enjoyed my pina colada, my appetizers and meal. I loved the mojito they offered! It was sooo good!! Even the flan was good, although the caramel was a bit sweeter than I'm use to. I still enjoyed it. Great experience and i will definitely come back

I made a reservation here for my birthday and it was confirmed, but when I arrived the restaurant…read morewas closed. There was a sign on the door saying the gas had been turned off, and I received no notice or cancellation ahead of time which was incredibly frustrating after going out of my way to get there in the cold. Afterward, I looked into their recent health inspection reports and found MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS, which raises additional concerns about the situation and closure reasons. Between the confirmed reservation, no communication, and what I found afterward, I personally wouldn't feel comfortable ever returning. I'd recommend others look into this as well before making plans.

My job ordered food from here once and it was great, so I was excited to finally try it in person…read more Service was good; friendly, attentive, and everything came out at a reasonable pace. The seating was comfortable, making it an easy place to sit and enjoy the meal. I ordered the pernil, and the skin was, dare I say, perfect... crispy, flavorful, exactly what you want. Unfortunately, the meat itself was pretty lean and ended up a bit dry. The maduros were a bigger letdown; when I had them before, they were ripe and sweet, but this time they came out dry as hell. I sent them back, and to their credit, they took them off the bill without any issue. My friend enjoyed his Cuban panini, and while the pork chicharrón had a few off pieces, it was decent overall. So overall, I'd say this place can be really good, but there's definitely a consistency issue. When they get it right, it's excellent; it just doesn't seem to be that way every time.

El Rinconcito is a popular, family-owned Spanish-American restaurant in NYC's Lower East Side known…read morefor authentic, affordable Latin comfort food like roasted chicken, pernil, and mofongo, with a cozy, lively atmosphere and large portions. It offers a mix of Spanish, Dominican, and Puerto Rican dishes, including empanadas, sandwiches, and seafood, and is praised for its friendly service and value, though some find the drinks mediocre. The restaurant recently moved to a new location on Avenue C. Karrie didn't just serve us food--she showed real character. We came up a couple of dollars short, and without hesitation or obligation, she stepped in and helped us out. That kind of compassion is rare and unforgettable. Her service was warm, professional, and sincere from start to finish. The entire staff was welcoming, and the food is Absolutely unreal with an amazing Authentic Caribbean dishes bursting with flavor--hands down some of the best you'll find in New York City. El Rinconcito isn't just a restaurant; it's a place with heart. If you want incredible food and people who genuinely care, this is it. Highly recommended. And for this mi familia at El rinconcito this is hands down the number one best Latin cuisine spots to try out ..

What a delightful evening!!!! We came here by chance, as we checked in to our hotel and were a…read morebit hungry. Everyone agreed with my suggestion to eat Latin American food and we made a reservation at Buena Vista, not far away from our hotel and also not far from the theater. We came over a bit early, around 5:15 and were immediately seated. We were immediately impressed by the business model. It is a melange of Latin American and Iberian faire with exquisite curation. Their cocktails were absolutely delightful, I had a Pantalones en Fuego, others had an exquisite margarita with passion fruit flavor and a Daiquirí de Fresa, just amazing. Then we ordered interminable Hors d'oeuvres. Their ham croquetas and mushroom croquetas were the rage, as well as the tostoncillos ibéricos and ceviche limeño, The main courses followed, a paella valenciana for two, the magret de pato, a delicious duck dish, and a grilled Argentine parrilla. Not bad for four people. Dessert included churros and tres leches. And of course, a bottle of a great Verdejo. Service was just flawless. We had several staff members all contributing to making our Father's Day evening special. All around us it was festive, with plenty of well dressed Spanish speakers in several tables, and the accents of a half a dozen Spanish speaking countries. Plenty of gringoes too. A beautiful collection of diversity. We left happy, ready to see "Oh Mary" and wanting to return

This restaurant is hidden in the middle of the block on 9th Ave. The staff is always friendly and…read moreservice is always stellar. Today we had the pleasure of having Wagner waiting on us. Wagner was great a wonderful personality and he made sure everything was to our liking checking on us periodically. I have been here before (the first time we did assorted appetizers) so but this time I dove into the dinner menu. The oxtail pasta was absolutely lovely, the meat was tender and delicately seasoned. I had the steak (I prefer my steak more on the well side) and the chef managed to keep it positively tender and juicy. Perched on top of a few slices of fried casava slices and a small side salad. You can never leave without trying the flan it's one of the best I have ever had. Service was quick and food was bought to us piping hot. The only down side is they oddly don't make pina coladas (it's the only thing I drink) and the restaurant was a bit too cold but other than that it was a lovely birthday dinner for my friend. Buena Vista is small and popular so I strongly suggest you make reservations if you plan on eating here.