Just happened to past this place due to road closer. Serendipitous. Lowkey grabbed a Jamaican beef…read morejawn and yuca roll-up filled with beef. The beef patty was flaky, slight sweet tinge bouncing off perfectly spicy beef. Fall-apart in my bag good. Hint of beef flavor (maybe could've been more), but the yuca was that starchy we all love, the coating crispy enough you snap on bite before the creamy filling. Like a mozzarella stick but way way better, Wondering how the rest of the menu plays out? Next time

The ambiance is very pleasant. They have a lot of photo worthy decor. The workers were very…read moreattentive and spoke both Spanish and English. The food looked amazing, they were just putting out the buffet when we arrived. They have a vast variety of foods, so everyone will like something. They were very clean. I got an almohabana, it was amazing even cold. I also got the Argentinian empanadas. Was not a fan of the chicken one, it tasted like a curry puff. They were also a little pricey, but I would for sure try more food here. It's not too fancy, no need to be super dressed up. You can go here comfy.

This place's food is just a disappointment every time. They…read morecall themselves a Colombian restaurant but the flavor is not up to the standards . The empanadas taste really bad The pandebonos taste really bad The list could go on ... Service how ever ,is ok. Not bad

Great food, going d portion. Lot of authentic Colombian foods, remind me of back home in…read moreBuenaventura

First time here and was immediately pleased with the friendly welcome and engagement of every…read moresingle employee. It's like entering someone's home. This offers a wonderful variety of Latin American cuisines and dishes that taste very close to your parents and grandparents cooking. We enjoyed an Al fresco lunch starting with delicious empanadas and fruit juices. We ordered "country specific" trays and found the food to be very tasty and fresh. The service is very attentive and the place is comfortable and clean. The indoor dining area is small and well ventilated. We saw a lot of people getting takeout. I would return here. My couple of suggestions are for them not to always drop off plastic straws (ask if folks need straws) and offer bottled hot sauces rather than small servings served in plastic containers. Just be more conscious of the use of one time use of plastic.

It's understandable that these are decent prices for the area. But glad that there is a Colombian…read morerestaurant in the area. So it does hit the spot when I'm in the area.

This is my second time coming here. It was a yelp event that brought us here first and it was…read moreamazing. I will say parking is street parking or side streets and can get a little crazy on weekends. Service is always great and you feel like you are a part of the family here. Food is always fresh and amazing. Anytime I am near here we stop regardless of being hungry or not. I absolutely am obsessed with their vaca frita and black beans. It's a huge portion so leftovers are always good. My boyfriend always orders their cubano as he said it is the best one he has ever had. Their Maduros are also sweet and crisp and never greasy. We also tried their choripan sandwich and it was awesome. We've never had thinly sliced chorizo which eliminates the usual oil and messiness. Always an amazing meal. We also tried their pineapple Cuban smoothie and ended the meal with their delicious flan.

I would give Cha Cha in Kenilworth 2 stars…read more This was my first visit, and while the service was friendly and welcoming, the food itself was very disappointing. I appreciated the complimentary yuca fritters with special sauce, which was a kind gesture. However, the overall quality, freshness, and authenticity of the main dishes did not meet expectations. Parking is very limited street parking. The Cuban breaded steak was the biggest disappointment. A proper Cuban-style breaded steak should be thin, tender, savory, garlicky, slightly citrusy, well-seasoned, evenly breaded, and pan-fried until crisp and golden. The version I received tasted oddly sweet, the breading separated from the meat, and the steak had a gummy texture with an old-looking color. It did not have the freshness or clean savory flavor expected from this classic dish. The red beans were very concerning. They tasted strongly like vinegar, and I had to spit them out. When I looked closer, there appeared to be a white, murky-looking substance in them. Beans should never taste sour or vinegary unless something is wrong. Cuban-style red beans should be creamy, savory, aromatic, and well-seasoned with garlic, onion, peppers, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves. The white rice was also not acceptable. It was hard, did not taste fresh, and had a vinegar-like smell and flavor. It appeared as if older rice may have been mixed with newer rice. Proper Cuban white rice should be fluffy, clean-tasting, separated, and neutral in flavor. The moro with black beans and rice was better than the white rice, but still lacked depth. It needed more bay leaf flavor and stronger Cuban seasoning. A good moro should have a rich, savory base from sofrito, garlic, peppers, onions, beans, broth, herbs, and slow cooking so the rice absorbs the flavor. The oxtail was tender and okay, but it did not fully deliver the deep, rich Cuban-style flavor I expected. Traditional Cuban oxtail should be slow-braised with garlic, onions, peppers, tomato sauce, wine, herbs, and spices until the sauce becomes rich and the meat is deeply seasoned. This oxtail tasted acceptable, but it seemed as though it may have been prepared a day or two before and reheated. I understand that many restaurants legally prepare certain foods a day ahead, especially dishes like beans, stews, and oxtail. However, food should still taste fresh and be stored, cooled, reheated, and handled according to food safety standards. Sour or vinegar-like flavors in rice or beans can sometimes indicate fermentation, spoilage, or improper storage, and that should never reach the customer. The best part of the meal was the dessert. The vanilla flan was very good, and the coconut flan was excellent. The coconut flan was rich, creamy, and full of coconut flavor, with shredded coconut pieces that added texture and made it stand out. That dessert showed real potential. The prices were reasonable, but reasonable pricing does not make up for poor freshness and low food quality. It did look like they may do better with sandwiches and empanadas, which I did not try and perhaps should have ordered first. I cook Cuban food, Puerto Rican food, and other traditional dishes myself, and I lived in Miami for over nine years. I also learned from Cuban friends who cook authentic Cuban food at home. Because of that, I know how these dishes should taste. In my opinion, the dishes I tried did not represent Cuban cuisine with the freshness, authenticity, seasoning, or care it deserves. The restaurant may have people who know how to cook, but based on this visit, it seems the kitchen has lost some of the authenticity and discipline needed to serve fresh, properly prepared Cuban food. Food that tastes sour, vinegary, old, or questionable should never be served to customers. The service and desserts were the highlights, but the main dishes need serious improvement in freshness, food handling, seasoning, and respect for authentic Cuban cuisine. There are several areas that need improvement. Freshness and food safety should be the main priority. Rice and beans should never taste sour or vinegary unless intentionally prepared that way, and food that seems old or questionable should not be served. The breaded steak should be freshly breaded, crispy outside, tender inside, and properly seasoned with authentic Cuban flavors like garlic, citrus, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves. The rice should be fluffy, the beans creamy, and the oxtail deeply seasoned and fresh-tasting. I believe the restaurant may have cooks who understand Cuban cuisine, but the kitchen needs to reconnect with freshness, consistency, authenticity, and stronger food handling standards. Cuban food is rich in flavor, comfort, and cultural pride, and with improvement this restaurant could better reflect that tradition.

Portions, quality and taste of each meal was a 10/10. It is the perfect place to stop in for…read morebreakfast, dinner or lunch.

I've only had Colombian food a few times before but I would say this place is pretty solid. I tried…read moretheir empanada and bandeja paisa dish that brings a bit of everything (rice beans chorizo chicharron, fried egg, avocado, plantains and arepa). I found everything to be tasty except I wasn't a fan of their arepa. It lacked flavor. However, service and ambiance was great and loved that the place is Colombian run. Would recommend

Street parking on main, the side streets or there is public parking behind…read more The staff here is wonderful. I do enjoy getting their cafe con leches and empanadas (chicken and beef) they are also filled with yuca so they are very flavorful and filling. I think these are nice, quick filling bites for my family. Honestly, the best empanadas I have had out, if I'm not making them -- I am buying it from here. The price you can't beat either !

Me gusta mucho ese lugar, todo el bakery es muy bueno y fresco, recomiendo la empanada de cambray,…read moreabsolutamente es un si rotundo.

11/28/25 We were…read morecatching up on Dexter and hubby really wanted a Cubano after it was mentioned several times LOL We came and got him a Cubano and it was huge and stuffed with pernil and ham and cheese. The fries were crispy. Breaded Shrimp was meh Guyaba and Guanábana yummy Bistec de Cerdo was delicious and flavorful and the Yucca en Mojo was soft, needed more garlic hehehe love all the extra onions my fav! Ronel was friendly and Roger is a joyous owner/chef.

Cozy Corner Cuban Bistro in Garwood delivers the real thing. I ordered the Cuban sandwich,…read morecroquetas de jamón, and a Cuban coffee, and all three were outstanding. The sandwich was the most authentic I have had outside Miami and Tampa, pressed just right with the balance of pork, ham, pickle, and mustard that tells you they care. The croquetas were textbook, creamy inside with a crisp shell, and the coffee had that rich, roasty punch that makes you sit up a little straighter. What sealed it was the atmosphere. The room felt authentically Cuban from the music to the decor, no detail spared, nothing performative. We were the only ones there at 2 p.m. on a Saturday, which made it feel like our own little escape. Service was kind, prompt, efficient, and attentive without hovering, exactly how you want it. I was with my soulmate and we both left smiling. I will absolutely come back and I want to work my way through more of the menu. This is a keeper.

Food is absolutely fantastic!! Prices are so reasonable and everything is made fresh. We LOVE the…read moreempanadas, with the ruben ones being my husbands favorite i love the flan can't recommend this place enough!!!

Clean and airy bakery with plenty of choices and ample seating. A bit pricey, but the products…read moretasted great. I enjoyed trying two different flavors of empanadas, and the pastel de natas (custard cups) were definitely memorable. Street parking is available, although it can be limited depending on the day and time that you go.