This restaurant was a huge disappointment to say the least. The ambiance and food presentation definitely looks better in Yelp pictures than it does in person. We came here to celebrate my wife's birthday and were disappointed in every sense. This is easily among the worst dining experiences we've ever had. We knew it was bad when our server didn't seem to have an in-depth knowledge of the menu or drink specials on offer. The coconut mojitos that we both ordered were overly sweet. My wife ordered the fish of the day- grouper with mango salsa. She stated it was only just edible without much in the way of flavor. Our server stated that it was served over mofongo, but I've had mofongo before and this was not it. It was just a burnt potato-like concoction. My pork shank was somehow fatty and dry at the same time. It was very difficult to finish as I kept going back to my glass of water to get down each bite. The black bean rice was inedible, although the plantains were okay I suppose. Yay, I guess? I would not recommend this restaurant. I'm not sure where all of the high ratings are coming from. Also, what is with Yelp indicating that this place is trendy and classy? I saw a guy walk in with a T-shirt and gym shorts. read more

The server was very attentive and kind. The food and drinks were very good. And the music was not too loud to allow for a private conversation. read more

Service was fast and drinks were good, I had the guava mojito. I got the chicken empanada appetizer and they were really good. Then I got the beef stew with rice and it was cool, ofc i prefer a little more seasoning to my stew but it wasnt bad, just a little more seasoning read more

The Cuban - Cuban Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Recently we ate at the Cuban bar and restaurant in Hoboken, NJ. The food was good but the prices were outrageous. We had a party of five, and didn't order anything out of the ordinary two appetizers and five entrees, soda( they charged $3.50 per soda refill) and two drinks, when all was said and done the check came out $331 dollars, $57 of the $331 was included gratuity on the bill, in addition to another $25 dollar surcharge. I am from Miami and at any decent Cuban restaurant you pay no more than $20.00 on churrasco, $15.00 on pollo a la parilla, or Ropa vieja. We were shocked, and will never return there again. read more

Churrasco with rice and beans and fried egg - excellent Cuban breakfast The coffee was on point . This place in Hoboken is better than any other place in Hoboken for Cuban brunch or dinner . Great date spot and for large families Food is fresh and drinks are good . Cuban Benedict : has a lot of flavor but my preference I wouldn't drench the plate with sauce. I would lightly dash of sauce but place the meat under or on the side It's better for the eye . However it was good . Service is excellent, very attentive read more

The Cuban - Churrasco - Cuban Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Did outdoor dining here in early fall and everything we had tasted really good! We ordered a whole bunch of appetizers plus a paella and although busy, we had good service and enjoyed our experience. read more

The Cuban - Cuban Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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To be honest, this is without a doubt the finest Cuban restaurants I have been to on the east coast. It's no nonsense and straight up great food. The ambience and live music made me feel like I was somewhere in Central America, the only thing I needed was a hammock and a some sunglasses. Couldn't wear a cap(they have a no cap/hat policy). I took mine off without debate out of respect cause I loved their food. Only one thing that didn't work for me was the slow service, but that is something one needs to expect on a busy Sunday with almost a 90 person occupancy. The drinks were deliciouso! Especially the Long Island ice tea( a drink which wasn't on their menu) but turned out to be so good. A Big Thumbs Up! read more

The Cuban - Cuban Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I went there with 4 of my friends for my birthday celebration. Let's just say that this place is delightful. We walked in right after the opened. I love the decoration and the atmosphere there the staffs were extremely nice. The place was really clean. For appetizer we ordered Benrenjena. Those were crispy fried eggplants. I usually don't eat eggplants... But one bite had me singing opera. It was sooo delicious. We had to other another one. For the main course I ordered pollo criolo, 2 of my friends ordered ropa vieja abd and the other one ordered Rabo encencido. Well i tasted everyone food the food was soooo delicious. It is pricey but the food is worth it. I'd definitely recomlend this place for birthday dinner etc... read more

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Nice Bar/Restaurant in Hoboken. Found it while walking along Washington. When we went in it was Happy Hour and there was a live duet playing Latin music. Very nice. Sat at the bar and ordered from their Happy Hour drinks and food menu, shared three small plates and had mojitos. :) A nice place. Bartender was excellent! read more

Great place! I ordered the Ropa Vieja and it was delicious. I also have an extremely uncommon allergy, and our server was incredibly attentive for me and double checked everything. I felt entirely safe! My friends ordered the El Clásico and the Quinoa de Végétales. We also shared the Guacamole. Everything was delicious! It was a bit on the mid-pricier side but all of the plates were huge! Overall, the place has a great vibe which would be perfect for a date or girls night! read more

The Cuban - Guacamole - Cuban Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I have been at the Cuban before and had an amazing dinner and conversation with my date. On this occasion we were put at a table in the back lower level which was not a problem. It became quite apparent after sitting at the table for less than five minutes that all the tables in that area was a part of a large party with members if their group standing around, kids jumping off the seats and tables, running about like they are in a play pen. The parents were taking pictures in close proximity with no masks and moving about as if we were not there. To make the experience worse, we got our drinks and the coconut mojito was thick and sour with foamy residue on top. The sangria seemed watered down and tasteless. We waited a good 15 minutes before the server returned to get us another drink and did so only after I ask for a manager. The margaritas we ordered after were good, but once the food arrived that brief moment of joy was dashed. The paella which I always raved about as the best was salty, the seafood tasted stale and the flavors did not blend well with the dish which led me to believe they were going bad. The dish my date got was a mix of chaos, the meet had no salt but the rice was ok. This restaurant doesn't appear to be consistent in its food and clearly did not care about the quality of our dining experience. What should have been an amazing night turned into one of the worst dining experiences I've had in years. read more

Not authentic Cuban. This is essence of Cuban cuisine. Very disappointing. The food is just ok.

Everything at The Cuban is so authentic and flavorful, I would recommend this restaurant for any occasion! During COVID, they did limit seating to 1 hour and 15 minutes, which is pretty short timing for a restaurant, but I do understand they need to get other parties in. I am vegetarian, so I ordered beans and rice off of the sides menu. The portion was actually substantial and it was delicious. Other favorites were the Classico (pork) and vaca frita. The mojito's and spicy margaritas are also delicious. Since COVID they are not doing pitchers, everything is by the glass. read more

It's one of my favorite restaurants in Hoboken. I have been there many time since I moved to the area. I've ordered most of the items on the menu and it never disappoints. Outdoor seatings also very nice. Pic is from the most recent visit with new friends in town. I ordered the paella. It's the wet version. Taste good. Big portion. I suggest order for 2. read more

The Cuban - Paella Valenciana Plato - Cuban Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Amazing experience ! We were in the patio seating. Nice small patio :) The hosts were just great, very friendly very courteous ! and the food was just amazing. Just loved the - Breads Chicken bun Guac with crab meat and the best seafood Paella in a while. Well cooked and filled with seafoods. Will highly recommend this place !! read more

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The Cuban has been one of my favorite restaurants in Hoboken, ever since its opening close to 10 years ago. The food has always been delicious, and their creative beverages have always been potent...maybe even too much so at times...All of these terrific experiences have led to this very delayed 4-star review. However, I also should mention that my recent visit did not live up to my previous successes. The dinner started out nice enough with the outdoor dining host being extremely gracious and our ability to grab a last minute table without a reservation. But, then, everything went downhill. I decided to skip the cocktails this time, but my boyfriend's Mojito was very sweet and had way too much rum. Mojitos are all about balance, and this one was all out of wack. In terms of the food, their typical cheese rolls never arrived at the table, though that might be a post-pandemic elimination. The Chicken Empanadas were served over a charred tomatillo salsa and a black bean purée. The outer pastry was heavily fried and too crispy, though the chicken ropa vieja on the inside was tender and flavorful. For the main course, I tend to alternate between the Pollo a la Parrilla (grilled chicken) and the Salmon, depending on my mood or the seasonal preparation of each. On that occasion, I went with the Salmon, but was very disappointed. The fish was dry and not very fresh, a stark change from previous times. In addition, the salmon was supposed to have been pan-seared in a tomatillo glaze, though I barely tasted it. The large filet was served over a Spanish white sweet potato and ginger purée, as well as sautéed baby kale. These accoutrements were both delicious. The plate also included a green apple salad with onions, which was extremely acidic and sour. Despite my sad meal, my boyfriend loved his Ropa Vieja as much as he usually did, though he did find the accompanying white rice and black beans rather bland. I decided to give The Cuban a 4-star rating because I have always had an amazing meal there and am going to chalk this recent, poor rendition up to the challenges of serving food during COVID or just merely an "off-night", but I will keep you posted on any future encounters to confirm! read more

Great food and great atmosphere. Service is the best. Everyone there is so happy. The bathroom is very clean!!! Highly recommended! read more

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The lady and I dropped in here after a Yelp event recently. The weather was still super nice out so we decided to take a seat on the outside sidewalk seating. Kick-ass mojitos, wonderful appetizers, excellent service, live music on Thurs night, outside seating. Perfect. What more can you ask for? Oh, maybe happy hour Tues-Fri 4-7pm, and Sat-Sun 3-6pm! $5 drinks and tapas! Live Cuban music Thursdays 6:30 - 9:30pm! DJ's Friday and Saturday nights! Strong mojitos and ridiculously authentic Cuban specialties. Drinks made with top shelf as the norm too! The staff and service was very attentive, warm and friendly. I felt like I was at a family's place hooking me up with a good time. Loved sitting outside under the stars listening to great music while kicking back with a few mojitos. Our waiter helped us navigate the menu and we were quite satisfied with our choices. Empanadas ( Chicken Fricase, Ropa Vieja, Escalivada ), Potato croquettes with wild mushroom, grilled mushroom escabeche, truffle jalapeno aioli, and a Tamale ( Traditional Cuban corn tamal, pork, Creole onions ). All very good. Basically, we just ordered a bunch of appetizers "tapas style" so we could try a few things out. Really, the food here is delish! Had to try out a few desserts. The Flancito ( Caramel flan w/ Malibu coconut pineapple salsita ) rocked it! We also had an ice cream that is hard to describe but oddly addicting - Mamey. I don't know what it was but could not stop eating it. If I lived in Hoboken this would be one of my go-to happy hour spots as you can't beat it! Fun atmosphere, great food, cheap strong drinks. Who am I kidding? I would be there on weekends too. Tasty! read more

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Sandra is the best! Customer service is amazing, sweetest bartender here. All of my drinks came out amazing and service was great. read more

The Cuban - Best mojito ever - Cuban Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Outdoor seating with shade, a huge plus. The food looks AMAZING but I was very disappointed. Its Cuban food I was expecting flavor overload...NO...the steak was bland, no seasoning. My sister had steak and shrimp but her steak was over cooked and lacked flavor. My mom had the pork shank and rice she loved it. She does not eat salt due to health reasons and felt that her shank was tender and she enjoyed it. She ate every bit. My sister and I left our food and brought pizza up the street. read more

The Cuban - Cuban Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Love the outdoor dining. Get to hear Hoboken's finest nature sounds of cars, people , dogs, and kids. Wonderful sitting on Washington street. Good is amazing wish the portions were bigger. Service is always great be back soon read more

Thought we were going to Hoboken to celebrate the Chairman of the Board's home town Italian fare and ended up Cuban, so so glad we did! The decor is modern and the restaurant has multiple levels. I learned this on the steep climb to the restroom, be careful if you have had a few drinks, its a real climb! Speaking of drinks, a Yelp check-in free Mojito to start and it was a strong and delicious one. I would of had more but I was driving. Next, while we were looking over the menu, out came some wonderfully warm rolls that I think may have had a bit of cheese in the dough. The rolls are served in an old cigar box with a herb butter. For dinner, my wife and I decided to do the 3 course prix-fix menu. This meant, two appetizers, two entrees and two desserts to be shared- perfect! Appetizers - Crab and shrimp empinaditas - excellent! Crisp outside with a wonderful filling inside of crab, shrimp, salsa and avocado puree. Second we had the ENSALADA DE LA FINCA with watercress, tomato, mango, avocado, pickled carrot, mint, cilantro, crispy shallots, sugarcane-lime vinaigrette and neatly surrounded by long strips of cucumber, so refreshing! Mains - Had to go with the Ropa Vieja and so glad we did. This dish served in a small cast iron pot with white rice and beans on the side. Succulent pulled skirt steak swimming in a delicious tomato sauce with green peppers. An absolute must dish. Second entree was an interesting one- Grilled salmon over pumpkin mash. Shaved apple, pumpkin seed oil and garlic make this dish really delicious. Sides - The steamed yucca with garlic and oil was probably the most tender yucca I have ever eaten. The generous portion of sweet plantains was served slightly charred and sweet and moist inside. Dessert - Out came a very simple wooden serving tray, a blue paper bag and a small dish of chocolate. This was a sinful combination of a bag filled with the most wonderful churros this side of the border. I'm talking about light, crisp sweet flaky rods of fried dough here! The chocolate sauce for dipping was a dark chocolate with a hint of orange liqueur to it. This is a serious dessert! Oh and along side this was a great custardy (no such word but hard to describe otherwise) Flan. Sweet, thick and not drenched in syrup - just right! A coffee con leche to finish it all off. This is a wonderful Cuban restaurant and one worth traveling to from Long Island just for dinner. Next time though, I'm getting a designated driver because their SANGRIA and CAIPIRINHA drinks looked so good. read more

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My wife and kids swear the churrasco with yucca fries is amazing. I had the vegetable paella and I loved it. Zesty flavor! Their rice and black beans is yummy. For apps we shared the shrimp with garlic sauce. We sopped up the sauce with Cuban bread. We also shared the empanadas with spinach and Manchego cheese. So delicious. Crispy crust with a moist filling. We skipped dessert we were so full. Definitely coming back here. read more

The Cuban - There was a delicious churrasco on that plate. Fantastic Cuban restaurant! Yucca fries were amazing. Watercress salad also yummy. - Cuban Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

The food was okay. I've had better for a better price. The experience was another story. They seated us near the front where the tables were so tight, we could be in every tables convo next to us (some actually were). It was so uncomfortable. Then on top of that, it felt like they were rushing us out! My husband and I came to celebrate our anniversary, thinking we could take our time and enjoy more drinks and dinner. However, that was not the case. We ended up leaving after an hour of getting there and continuing our celebration elsewhere. read more

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Love, love, love this place. It's one of my go-to's every time I visit my friend in Hoboken. We tend to always get the sparking sangria and crab lump guacamole. Both are amazing. You can get the sangria by glass, half pitcher, or pitcher. I suggest to skip the glass and just go for the half pitcher =]. With the crab lump guacamole, it comes in a healthy serving and with plenty of plantain chips. As far as food, I haven't had anything bad there - even the complementary dinner rolls are good! Last night I got the churrasco, and it was great per usual. My friend got the mar y tierra for the first time, and she really liked it. Other notes about the restaurant, we have not received bad service there. There are usually more than one person serving you and they are friendly and attentive. I would recommend coming here to anyone. It's a nice, fun environment. I hear their brunch is great too - can't wait to try it! read more

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This place claims to be pet friendly but is not, if you are not white, the waiter is very mean and told us to sit by the street which really scared our dog, white people had dogs in seats not close to the traffic, will never eat at this place. read more

The Cuban - He is very mean - Cuban Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Excellent food. Highly recommend the Mar Y Tierra (hangar steak) and Ropa Vieja (braised skirt steak).

Loved everything about this place. It's very small so make a reservation. Our server was friendly and extremely attentive. If you like cocktails they had some creative and well made drinks here. They definitely did not skimp on the alcohol either. The portions were pretty a good size. We ended up taking food home. I had the churascco and it was delicious. My husband had the special which was some kind of fish over rice with cod fish in it. He loved it. For dessert we had chocolate filled churros and they were so good. If you're going to get a coffee make sure you ask for a Cuban coffee. There are party rooms in the back. You can also order roast pig (4 days in advance and I think a minimum of 10 people). There's plenty of two hour street parking in front of the restaurant. read more

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The Good: - The complimentary bread at first tastes sweet, dry, and a bit odd with the garlic butter. However, after a while, you cannot get enough of it! We kept ordering more, they couldn't bring it out fast enough and when they're freshly made and warm, they're amazing. - The octopus appetizer was some of the best I have ever had - very good, very tender, perfection. - Amazingly friendly staff. Our servers were always quick to please and made sure our water cups were full. They always checked in on us but without being excessive. The Okay: - The paella I ordered was okay. Not the best I've had but huge and very filling. The seafood was a bit dry and there were definitely more mussels than anything else. The bay scallops were the small type (I prefer the larger scallops). But again, very very filling for what you paid for. Many of us brought home half our meals. - The whole party had to be there before they could seat us. Thankfully we all arrived relatively on time! The Bad: - It is quite loud inside to the point I felt like I was screaming at my friends. - Very dark inside so it is a tad difficult to read the menu - definitely made me feel old until I saw everyone else also whipping out the flashlight app to read. All in all, a good spot! I'd definitely return. The few bad points do not outweigh the food. My paella may not have been the best but I'd go again and try something different off the menu in a heartbeat. read more

The food is so amazing and so is the service. For an appetizer we got chicken empanadas and for dessert the chocolate stuffed churros. Everything was so good and they had such a great atmosphere! read more

The Cuban - Pollo Criollo Plato with Tostones - Cuban Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Been here twice- the first time I went I had a really good experience, the food was great and all. The 2nd time I went which was recently I ordered the Vaca Frita, and let me tell you I had better Vaca Frita in other Cuban restaurants. My friend and I were super disappointed by the taste. I love Cuban restaurants and I am always going to them but this one is way to over price. The prices on the menu are ridiculous. The drinks are good and average when it comes to pricing. You can easily find meter parking around Washington St. I also, like how it has like 3 different floors/ areas for sitting. When we went it was around 19 of us and we kinda had our own little area. read more

The Cuban - Cuban Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

My husband and I came here for drinks and appetizers. While my husband was parking, I came in to ask for patio seating. They said I could not sit without him, even when he was LITERALLY walking up to the restaurant (I was pointing at him and said "he's right there"). I understand it's a technicality issue, but what if it was just me that wanted to sit? Would they have sat me? Anyways, service was slow to start and when we ordered we said "can we start with these 2 appetizers for now?" We were told no, that we had to order everything we wanted at once. The food was fine and the drinks were good. However, the shrimp in the shrimp ceviche was WILDLY over cooked. read more

The Cuban is by far our favorite place in Hoboken. Paella was always our go to but tonight Sandra (the BEST waitress) recommended the seafood soup and it was awesome. Sandra really made sure we enjoyed our time and the kitchen took care of the rest! read more

The Cuban - Paella Valenciana Plato - Cuban Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Food, Service and Ambiance Grace this cherished establishment. Local and trusted. We leave Manhattan for Hoboken a few times a year. One of our first Lunch spots. The action is non-stop with locals, tourists and old family neighbors. read more

Went there with a group for a dinner. We had great service and were seated in the back area of the restaurant at a nice long table. We ordered a nice wine and then set about ordering appetizers to share and then entrees. The guacamole was very tasty and had some spice served with plantains. The ceviche salmon was also a favorite. Some other fried items were ok... Entree was the pork leg with trimmings and the fish. Both dishes were very rich and abundant but were full of flavor. I recommend this place. read more

Service was great. We sat at the bar and was quickly attended to. I had the Maduro appetizer dish... it was so delicious and felt home cooked. Would def recommend to a friend read more

The Cuban - Maduros - Cuban Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Only like the best place ever! Food is so delicious! They're mojitos are great too ;) read more

The Cuban - Vaca Frita platter - Cuban Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

My Family had a birthday party for me there on the 19 of this month food was great just not enough for 1700 dollars We should have had more like buffet style we left hungry shame read more

Always a good time at the Cuban. Very cool and trendy place. I like the vibe in all the different small rooms. Great food! Can't go wrong with anything you order. read more

I have been going here for almost every birthday of mine the last 4 years or so. It is such a great place in the area to get great cuban food! read more