I've must of passed Havana Central so many times and never realized it was there I have to say,…read morecolor me impressed. Arriving for our reservation the place was packed. It's a loud and vibrant atmosphere. They have a pre-theater prefix menu which we decided on. Empanada app was 3 large empanadas and each one was flavored and yummy. Also opted for the guac and chips app just to have something a little lighter. Entrees are served with rice and beans. The pernil was excellent. Super tender and garlicky. The ropa vieja was also very good, with deep flavors. Dessert was the course that was disappointing, which was such a bummer after a great meal. The flan was definitely overcooked, so the texture was off. The cafe con keche was decent. The prefix is a great deal which included a drink and it was a lot of food All in all, Havana Central offers some wonderful Cuban flavors and a great choice for a pre-theater dinner. Bonus, if you are seeing Buena Vista Social Club, show your tickets and you get 15% off the bill.

The food was great! I got the maple glazed pork ribs, which was juicy and delicious! The ends of…read morethe ribs were crunchy too! The empanadas (beef and chilly cheesesteak) were great too! The fried pork appetizer was really dry. The sample plate was really good! The plantains were great. Plantain chips were very hard.

Stumbled upon Victor's after the matinee showing of Great Gatsby and was surprised at how upscale…read moreit was. By the unassuming entrance you'd never guess this was a fine dining restaurant. The decor is absolutely gorgeous and you feel transported away from the hustle and bustle of the city. You definitely need to make reservations as it gets booked up, but walk-ins are welcome to eat in the bar where they have a few cafe tables. Service was very friendly and prompt. And the food was delicious! I'm definitely coming back the next time I visit NYC.

Beautiful decor, ambience is impeccable…read more My friends & I loved the food . No one complained. Great customer service & wait staff. Only issue was I went to the restroom, and drink was on table when I returned out of my view. Bartender or waiter should never serve a drink not in the customers presence. We live in different times today. It's a great restaurant for friends & family meetups you can actually hear each other talk w/ out yelling. Cozy spot, mostly locals , but tourist also before shows. Lots of Celebrities photos on lower level to view. I recommend this spot!

Sometimes you don't need a fancy reservation... you just need a tiny spot, loud kitchen, and food…read morethat hits like a heavyweight champ. Walked into Margon Restaurant in Midtown and instantly felt like I found one of NYC's secret cheat codes. Small space, big flavors, zero nonsense. The kind of place where you're elbow-to-elbow with strangers but everyone's united by one thing... serious hunger. Ordered the Cuban sandwich -- pressed, crispy, loaded with roast pork, glazed ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard. One bite in and I stopped talking... which never happens. This thing didn't just deliver... it showed up early and over-prepared. Then came La Bandera Dominicana Braised beef swimming in savory gravy, yellow rice piled like a mountain, black beans doing their thing, and sweet maduros sitting on top like the victory flag. Simple. Comforting. Dangerous... because now I want it every week. Place gets busy, gets loud, gets chaotic... but it moves like a well-oiled machine. Years of experience and zero attitude. Just good people making great food. In a neighborhood full of tourist traps, this hole-in-the-wall is throwing haymakers. Sometimes the best escape in NYC isn't a rooftop... It's a Cuban sandwich and a plastic tray. And honestly... I'd pick that every time. #nycfood #hiddennyc #midtowneats

The Food is pretty good overall. The beef stew falls apart nicely. The rice and beans are pretty…read moregood fillers too. Plantain is always good. My main complaint is that they are really stingy on portions. They always give 1 plantain and when I ask for more, the lady gives me a dirty look and says 1 is the limit. Took 1 star off since the meal is not filling enough for me, but I keep coming back because of the flavor.

TLDR; unique blend of Cuban chinese. Each dish was flavorful and good. Stand out must try for me…read morewas: mapo mauduros, crispy wings. All the dishes are very reasonably priced that you can try a lot of small plates! Ambiance (5/5): Step into an immersive experience with the dim lighting and décor, that transports you to a rustic Cuban chill spot. The restaurant extends towards the back with lots of dining space spaced far apart. Music wasn't too loud and the establishment filled up by 8p. Service (5/5): Staff was kind and provided us a warning when the happy hour was about to be over. We took advantage of their HH menu and ordered a few drinks and apps. The drinks are not that much discounted at $12 for cocktails, $7 beers. HH Oysters (5/5) were $2/ w 6pc min. They were very fresh and medium sized! Both the lechon and ropa vieja tostones (5/5) were very good. The tostones were unique, soft but sturdy to hold the toppings. Crispy bao (duck) (4/5): For the price point, it was 1 duck leg to be split between 3 bao buns. This did not feel like it worth that price. Felt below par from Chinese duck baos. Chicken empanada 2pc (5/5): wonderful exterior with a tasty green sauce. The chicken was moist and mojo spice was great Papa Rellenas 2pc (5/5): A nice presentation of the croquettes which was great Crispy wings (5/5): I loved the wings as they were not breaded, but still crispy. The Bian Pao was lightly spicy/sweet, not overpowering taste. Cuban fried rice (4/5): This was only okay Ropa Vieja Noodles (4/5): This was only okay Ma-Po Maduros (5/5): I've never had anything like this! I'm a huge fan of mapo tofu and this was a great spin off with mapo flavoring on a plantain. It was delicious. Cashew Cauliflower (5/5): This was also delicious We were definitely too full - however it turned out to be about $63/pp post tax.

I had the shrimp dumpling which was very flavorful. The Cuban seasoning and spices made it great…read more There is a lobster lo mein on the menu but I had a veggie version. It was tasty. I went during restaurant week and the service was immediate. Drinks were served right when I sat down. The location is close to Bryant Park so very convenient. The restaurant has a unique Cuban-Asian flair and nostalgic with wood furniture setting.

Good Afternoon the food was picked up at the restaurant and was simply delicious and the dessert…read morePUDIN DE BANANA 11 Banana and guava bread pudding. was so DeVine I recommend to anyone looking for great taste and portions

I stopped into this restaurant for dinner and when I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I…read morewalked into a Dilly lit restaurant. I was greeted and sat and served by Carlos and he was nice! I ordered: Red Sangria Tostones Rellenos Pollo Al Mojo (chicken with garlic sauce) Rabo Encendido (oxtail with mashed sweet plaintains) The food was really delicious with my favorite being the Tostones Rellenos! It was a great experience all in all!

Went there for dinner before watching a play at Broadway. The place was very busy and we didn't…read morehave a reservation but they had a table for us right away for 6 people. I would say that this was lucky cause the place was packed. Generally loud but you can still talk with people on your party. One of the first things I look for is if a restaurant serves you water when you sit and here they do and the waitress would often make sure we were topped off. That is something that is always appreciated and noticed by me. The food was generally good and service was fast. I tried various dishes and while great tasting nothing really stood out like lots of the reviews said and I tried a bit of everything that was recommended in the reviews. (Even ox tail empanadas which sounds weird but weren't bad). I think the biggest appeal here is that it's 24 hours so you know you always have a quality place to go to that is great. I would recommend it to anyone in the area but I don't know if I would go out of my way for it. I know that if I'm watching another play, it is a great stop for either before or after.

Love, love, love Empanada Mama!!! Anytime I'm in the area, I stop by for my go-to empanadas: Bombay…read more& Viagra. The restaurant is open 24 hours and is the perfect place to go for those late-night cravings. One can sit at the full bar, in the dining area, or get items to go. The restaurant is always lively and patrons get seated quickly. The most I have ever waited for a seat is 5 minutes. There are more than 40 empanadas in corn or wheat shells to order. The menu celebrates diversity through its' empanada pairings. Greek - spinach pie, Cuban - ham, pork, and cheese, Americana - cheeseburger, Bombay - Curried chicken, Brasil - traditional ground beef, Hawaiian - ham, pineapple & mozzarella cheese and many more. Besides empanadas, there is a full menu of Colombian delights to eat including arepas, salads, sandwiches, soups, tacos and tapas. They have dessert empanadas as well. Love the USA empanada, which is apples & cinnamon baked and the Nutella & banana one. You can get it topped with ice cream as well. Really looking forward to my next visit.

Stopped by here with my other half to get a quick bite. It's a cute little spot that was around the…read morecorner from the hotel. We got the fries and the beet salad. Both were great to snack on. Our server was friendly and attentive. Will have to make another visit to check out more of the menu next trip to NYC.

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

I ordered the baked chicken with yellow rice and a beef empanada for lunch while I was at work…read more Overall, it was a good, filling little lunch platter. The yellow rice was tasty and had good flavor, and the chicken was nicely cooked. The yuca and vegetables were also a nice touch and gave the plate some variety. I really enjoyed the sweet plantains that came with the meal, but I honestly wish they had given more! If I had the option, I would have ordered two portions of plantains because they paired so well with the chicken and rice. That was probably my biggest takeaway from the meal. I also wish there had been an option to add black beans. The yellow rice was good on its own, but black beans would have made the plate feel even more complete. Overall, it was moderately tasty and definitely satisfying. It wasn't the most amazing Cuban meal I've ever had, but it was a solid option for a quick work lunch, and I'd order it again. Haven't been in person because the last Tinas near my job was moved so I Uber'd!

Was craving Cuban Food! What better place besides Miami than New York City. The food…read moreselection was great! The place seemed to be a favorite for many! The food was delicious! Located close to Central Park!

Stopped here after a concert at Racket NYC -- Only a few steps away, and also very close to the…read more33rd street PATH station. Food all came out fresh and in reasonable time. We were glad to find a place in the area open past 10-11pm (this place is 24 hours!), and we thoroughly enjoyed sharing a few apps. Nachos were a decent size and very yummy - also enjoyed the oxtail empanada and fish tacos. Chicken flaunta was a bit dry. Truffle fries had really good truffle flavor! Would definitely come back again for late night Latin food. Its on my list!

Went here for a family dinner and everyone left satiated and delighted…read more We started with the oxtail empanadas (superb!) and tequenos (can't go wrong with deep fried cheese). The portions are huge so make sure you go hungry! And they don't seem to take reservations- but that wasn't a problem; we were seated right away. Our server was also very warm and friendly. My husband and eldest son had the Lomo Saltado - the meat is tender and flavorful and plentiful. The potatoes were cooked perfectly as well. They are big eaters and neither one of them could finish it. My youngest son had one of the specials - flank steak with puréed sweet potatoes and a salad. He was absolutely raving about it. If not cooked properly, flank can be tough, but this was NOT! He ordered it medium and got it perfectly pink in the middle with a gorgeous char. He also took a doggie bag home. I ordered Mafongo con Costilla - absolutely gigantic portion. Again, the meat was perfect and just fell off the bone. The sauce was delicious. I didn't quite understand what I was ordering for the mashed plantains so I was surprised at the mound of mash mixed with other veggies. Nevertheless, it was great with the sauce and very filling. I also took more than half of my plate home. The restaurant is cozy and dimly lit. It's lovely and welcoming and apparently open 24 hours! We will be back the next time we are in town. And next time I will take pictures!!

Sophie's is a takeout restaurant that offers limited seating. Everyday they have a special meal…read moreoption that is the special of the day. Most people flood in for the baked chicken special which is affordable priced. The service is quick

I stopped by Sophie's Cuban Cuisine in Midtown and I'm glad I did. Why have I not been to one of…read morethe Sophie's in such a long time is beyond me after eating there last night? Here you can find great food at a great value in NYC. I walked in and looked over what they had left about an hour before closing and tried their pork chops in red sauce for the first time. I usually get the pork chops with onions and peppers, but I'm glad I had these pork chops in the red tomato based sauce over yellow rice and black beans, with mixed vegetables. Twenty bucks gets you all this in a twin pork chop meal and a bottle of water. Ask for some of the red sauce gravy poured over the chops and rice. The pork chops; though sitting in that red sauce, still have caramelized edges offering that texture your palate will enjoy along with that savory red sauce. The sauce is so good and has a touch of tanginess and bouquet that enhances the whole experience. I even got another pork chop on top, given it was so good. The rice is cooked properly and only the mixed vegetables, particularly the zucchini, at the end of the day were slightly overdone; though, the broccoli was still just right. The black beans were perfect. All the Sophie's are clean from my experience; though, I have never been in their restrooms. You can dine here with confidence and the people working at this Sophie's were very nice and welcoming. No food porn photos accompanied this review, because I dove in and tore it up before I knew it. 3.7 stars!