This place is overpriced $65 pre fix menu for mediocre food! The waiters take long to even come around! We waited 30 mins for the BILL!!!! But to top it off the service was horrible:( read more

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I came here on a Sunday night for a birthday dinner. This rooftop restaurant was definitely a nice change of pace. Things that I loved: - The tropical Havana decor was to die for! This spacious restaurant was decked out with palm trees, flags, and a vintage car - This is a great spot for celebrating special occasions - Although the food is on the pricier side, you definitely get what you pay for. The food portions were very big and the drinks were strong - There's live music! One of the band members also plays the birthday song on his trombone for those celebrating a birthday Things to note: - As the music is loud, it can be difficulty to hear your party. - Reservations are a must if you would like to dine in. - This restaurant can be difficult to locate. It's behind the post office. - Service was inconsistent. Our waitress was attentive at the beginning, but toward the end it was very busy. This may be because we were waiting for a birthday surprise, or the waitress was spread too thin. Either way, it took a long time to get the check. Overall, a lovely restaurant for a dinner to remember. However, the service has room for improvement. read more

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HOLY AESTHETICS! First of all, the Zona de Cuba is located on the quieter side of an antique-looking and enormous post office building, and its entrance street is narrow and intimate with cobblestones. Already an incredible welcome in the south Bronx. There's super convenient valet parking, but I was able to find street parking for free on an adjacent street for my early Sunday brunch reservation. I was greeted first downstairs in an unsuspecting lobby where my reservation was verified, then sent up on my way in an elevator. A hostess greeted me by first and last name and the party for the senses started inside this explosion of color and flowers and signs and creatively bright displayed bottles and great music. We were the first party to arrive for brunch that day and the place was filled with delicious smells already. We were completely wowed and couldn't wait to come back in the warm months to see what the place looks like when it is fully open as a rooftop. The food was a show. Completely delicious. I don't give it five stars because the service was inconsistent and it lagged. They took a long time to take our orders and even longer to bring us a check, even though the food came out fast. Although some grace is given due to the widely known fact that the world is understaffed, our party of two was the first to arrive and our server was obviously hanging out around the bar and responded poorly to our first request to need more time with the menu. We will certainly return. read more

Zona De Cuba - Cuban Near Me - Bronx, New York

The food was delicious. I had the French toast, very tasty. They had a band which led to a great atmosphere. Great customer service. read more

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Decided to take my parents out to dinner and it was only right to go to the newest place, Zona de Cuba !! Loved the ambiance and culture that this restaurant has started to build. Spoke to one of the managers and their vision for Zona is to have an environment where you can enjoy your families company, network, celebrate milestones, and even birthdays. Reservations are highlighted recommend, though you can make one right when you get there, but I would suggest making the reservation at home. The food was amazing. For appetizers we ordered Mofonguitis and Masitas tiernas. For our main course, we ordered the Pernilicito Pa Ti Mamá, Me Gusta El Mignon, and Me Comi La Vieja Con Ropa. The portions are huge, which is a plus !! Though it was an amazing time and we truly enjoyed ourselves, I personally believed the prices were too high. Other than prices, everything was awesome ! read more

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Alci at the bar is amazing! This guy can hold a conversation and reflect on the attributes on what makes New York,New York. Great mixologist and native Cuban with his own insight on Cuban culture. Will be back and highly recommend. read more

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Muy buen ambiente! Muy buena cena. Un poco tardada por lo lleno que está. Por eso le di cuatro estrellas. Me pareció espectacular el lugar y la decoración. Me hacían sentir en cuba de verdad . Los precios me parecieron un poco altos para la zona en que está ubicada. Tienen los mismos precios que Manhattan. read more

Zona De Cuba - Me comí a la vieja con ropa!! - Cuban Near Me - Bronx, New York

I think this place is all about the vibe, aesthetic and experience. It's such a beautiful restaurant, photo worthy and has a nice vibrant energy to it. We were visiting for my birthday and the restaurant worked with my fiancé to hold a cake in the back and get a large party reservation, etc. Be on time for your reservation here people, with ALL of your party, you will be bumped and have to wait if not. The drinks were popping, they had pitcher styled options for mojitos and sangrias! We ordered 3 different kinds and all of them were great. Food wise I'd say it looks better than it taste. It's plated wonderfully and is aesthetically very pleasing but it didn't give me a burst of flavor- it was still good though just not "wow" "bomb". read more

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Do not book private events here. I rented the private lounge for my father's surprise retirement party and was shocked by the state of the room. It looked horrible and doesn't match how it was advertised at all. Dead plants and palm trees, mismatched tables, stained carpets with debris everywhere. Imagine spending nearly $9,000 for an event and this is what it looked like. A few of my guests arrived early and they commented on the poor condition of the room compared to the beautiful decor in the rest of the restaurant. I had to spend the hour before the party scrambling to make it presentable with table cloths and arguing with the manager who was trying to convince me nothing was wrong. He said the best he could do was extend the open bar by 45 minutes but that was not worth the stress and frustration of trying to make the best of a crappy situation. I wanted to have a glamorous experience and it honestly felt like we were put in the back supply closet where they stored the extra furniture. I picked 5 options for passed appetizers and they only brought out 3 that I ordered and then two other random options - I'm guessing it was whatever the kitchen had left over. At this point I had been arguing with the manager all evening and decided to focus on enjoying the event. I had planned this party for months and I was so disappointed that they were not able to deliver the experience I paid for. I'm giving one star instead of zero because of Victor and Henry, our servers, treated us well. I will never patronize this business again. read more

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Awesome place, killer ambiance, great food, good service. For those that live in the Bronx and have not been and opt to go out in Manhattan shame on you, please support the spot. Reminds me of the night club from Carlitos way ! read more

What an amazing find!!!!!! I've been following them on Instagram since the beginning of summer and now that I live in Jersey (24 mins away) I decided to visit. They have Valet parking which is super convenient. Be prepared to pay $20 on the weekends and $10 during the weekdays. It's totally worth the price. They text you your valet information and when you are ready to leave you text back " retrieve my car" and your car will be waiting for you outside. I suggest you make a reservation for dinner, it's gets crowded on the weekend. We did not have a reservation for Friday night, but the hostess was so amazing she hooked us up with a table with no wait time. Here's where it gets good. Not only do they have a DJ on Friday nights but also a Live Salsa Band!!!!!!!! They were INSANELY AMAZING!!!!! Had the crowd litt, people were dancing everywhere. If you love this type of atmosphere, you won't be disappointed here. Next is the amazing service and Food. Our waitress was so sweet. It was my birthday and she gave us 2 complementary glasses of champagne to start off with. The food was reasonably priced and it was delicious. It's a rooftop with half indoor/half outdoor seating. We were seated outside, it was very chilly. I'm hoping they tent it and put heaters out there for the colder weather. The decor is beautiful, makes you feel like you are in Cuba. Go check it out.... thank me later read more

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What a great experience! I came here for a Pre-Mother's Day dinner. It was about 7 or 8 of us mothers. First off, finding the place was easy peasy. The front looked great and the interior was equally great. It was a bit of a wait for the elevator to head up to the actual restaurant. Luckily it was manned and so they shuffled people and food carts on and off in an expeditious manner so that we weren't made to wait for more than 15 minutes. FYI: You can't be seated until your entire party has arrived. We made reservations. Dress code: ranging from casual elegant to elegant. Some of us were in blouses and flats and others were in ripped jeans and sneakers. When it doubt, dress up and not down. They have great spots to take pictures and plenty of picture worthy views to take in. Don't miss the wall of champagne or the retro style 50's car next to the stage where the live band was playing. I'm not sure if that's any every night thing, but they were playing and kicking when we got there that Saturday evening. We must have heard Happy Birthday 27 times. The female server was on point and expertly handled our table and a few more and they were big parties like ours. No one had to wait too long for drinks. They did have to remake my drink as they used the wrong wine base for my sangria. I asked for white, and they brought me red. The sangria and every other drink that was made for the table was perfection! I had two glasses and truthfully that's all I needed. The drinks were strong according to the rest of my diners. We then ordered appetizers - and there were a few seconds being ordered because the first round was that good. As she brought out drinks and appetizers, she then collected everyone's order for dinner. I had the salmon and subbed for mashed potatoes and some sort of acidic green salad that really brightened the whole meal and helped to break up the richness of everything. There was silence as we ate which meant the food was delicious. Lastly, a single order of chocolate lava cake or some sort of chocolate dessert was ordered. It looked so rich in flavor. I passed as I was quite full from the glasses of water, the sangria and my dinner. After everything was said and done the total for 7 to 8 or us was about $700. FYI #2: There is a surcharge when paying via card and for a party of our size, gratuity was automatically included. I'd say that was pretty reasonable for all that we ordered and for what we got. We're planning to make this an annual thing each year and I'm looking forward to going back when times are really back to normal. PS: They did have the igloos outside but I believe an event was happening and there were dividers between tables but in all honesty, the place was packed and you would not have none this is COVID times. Just a tip for those who are weary about dining out still. read more

This place has great ambience. We sat outside it was such a beautiful day. We waited for for a while for the food. Don't order the sangria pitcher order individual cups you'll get more out of it. Pitcher was full of ice. Surprisingly the drinks were not strong. Food was good. A few people from my party did not like food because it was cold when received but the manager took care of them. I feel like they don't have enough staff for the amount of customers they're getting. read more

Beautiful decor and nice outdoor area. I decided to go on a Monday to avoid the waiting & it worked. The service was excellent , our waitress was very attentive and friendly. They had happy hour. $7 mojitos and sangria. The mojitos needed more alcohol and less juice. But hey maybe im just an alcoholic! The food wasn't bad, I had the pechugas & it was very tasty. Soo, to end my night, a group of ghetto girls sat next to us. Two started arguing to the point that they were going to fight & security had to take one out. The crowd was getting a little ghetto, i suggest you go now before it gets bad! read more

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It's kind of pricey but I will say it's worth every last penny. It was a pleasant experience and I enjoyed myself 100%. Also my waitress was very attentive. The food was absolutely positively amazing, presentation was amazing. The location and the decor of the place was a pleasant surprise and it's a hidden gem In the Bronx right on top of the post office! read more

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Food, service and ambience is a 10/10! Today was their brunch menu, but the "christiana" the "fufu relleno" were tone of the best I've had, my partner is also in agreement. The service was immaculate. Brian, our waiter, was knowledgeable about the menu and his carisma and smile was contagious! We are going back on a Friday or Sunday soon because if their brunch was tasty, I only imagine the dinner entree. Check it out for yourselves. The con about this place is that the drinks are very pricey! read more

Zona De Cuba - Flan dessert - Cuban Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Zona de Cuba is an exotic restaurant that offers Cuban infusion dishes; the ambience and the music are fabulous

My wife and I wanted a place to go for brunch on our anniversary and she was recommended Zona De Cuba. I was skeptical (I usually am about new places) but I was surprised. The atmosphere is great, the service was great and the food was outstanding. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and answered our questions and was very attentive. She didn't take too long to check on us. We ordered the chicken empanadas and French toast with Sangria. The food was better than advertised. I would highly recommend trying this restaurant and we'll be back. Be aware finding the restaurant was tricky because it is at the back of the building off 149th St. and you have to Valet park $20. read more

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My friend and I have been dying to come here and so, we finally did! I had a great time, the vibes was nice, view was spectacular, the decor was on point and the food was good. I wasn't so impressed with my meal but the empanadas and yuca fries were bomb. If you are celebrating a birthday or on a dinner date then you need to come here! Warning: the GPS was off on the location of the place. The restaurant is back of the building. The area to me was a little scetchy and I didn't feel comfortable leaving my car parked on the street. They did offer valet but it was $20- which I decided to pay. I highly recommend valeting your car. read more

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I've come here on more than one occasion and I'm never disappointed. I first came when on a date. The atmosphere was beautiful. Rooftop, palm trees cute and cozy lounge seats. It was beautiful. I had the whole snapper with coconut rice, it was amazing. My date had the oxtail which was equally as good and the presentation was everything. I also had the lychee martini i was great. I went again for a dinner party I given for my cousin. I had the oxtail myself this time and it was just as good as the time I first tried. I also had the empanadas which are really good. I also had the frozen watermelon drink my absolute favorite drink on the menu. The staff here is a amazing. Very friendly and helpful. No matter how crowded the restaurant may be, you won't be waiting long for your food. Oh, and I love how photo op friendly this place is lol. The decor is just beautiful read more

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A little piece of Cuba in the Bronx! We came here after hearing great things from friends. Made a reservation via their website (highly recommended) and parked valet. As much as they've gentrified this area, it's still not the best. When you arrive they check your temperature, write down info for contact tracing, and only allow one party at a time in the elevator to the top. Very COVID safe. Inside you're taken to what feels like a restaurant in Cuba. Open windows, music everywhere, everybody having a great time. We were seated near where they typically have the outdoor area (in normal times) and were able to watch the sunset. Our waitress (Raquel) was great. I had the coconut mojito and it was delicious. The Henny Coco was also very good. We split each of the empanadas for an app and the chicken was the best. For my meal I had the grilled chicken topped with cherry tomatoes and onions, with shrimp, with garlic sauce. SO good!! I also chose yucca fries for my side and they were equally delicious. Only one restroom in the back of the restaurant but we did spot a larger one towards the front/where the elevators are located. They allowed dancing near your table, which was nice. I only knocked off one star because the busser accidentally threw out our leftovers when we asked for them to be packed up to take home. Luckily the manager and waitress felt terrible about it so they whipped up extras for us to take home instead. Great place and definitely a gem in the south Bronx. read more

un gusto en conocer el lugar me encanto el servicio más aún la persona que me atendió una joven muy atenta y amable su nombre es milerka excelente el servicio que ofreció la comida exquisita encantada de volver Arte : Karen cruz read more

I finally got a chance to experience this spot. It is beautiful. The decor is on point, the long stem roses are to die for. The place is clean even the females bathroom. The staff are friendly, polite and attentive. I've been to places where they lack one of these or even all of them but not here. I stood in the restaurant from 6:20pm till 9:45pm on a Saturday. The dress code is semi strict but mainly for the men because I saw too many females with their ass out and breasts. Which of course the men love. The drinks are pricey but good. The food is good also. The music is also good because they play something for everyone salsa, regatón, bachata, hip hop, old school and a band. Perfect combination this place. I will definitely be going back. read more

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I lived by this place for years and never knew it existed until I was invited there for a birthday dinner during COVID. And I have to say I was completely blown away, from the time I got there until I left! It is kinda of hidden so if you're not looking for it you will certainly miss it, as I did. But once you arrive you have to wait in line (kind of like a club line) so plan on arriving 10-15 minutes early. They do enforce social distance aka the line so they can conduct temperature check, check IDs, and make sure all guest are wearing a face mask above the nose. But once you get off the elevator you're transformed to Cuba. The decor is absolutely beautiful and the view is stunning. But the live music is the best part of it all! Our server was very nice and punctual and once we were seated she came over right away to take our drink orders! Everything that I ate from the apps to dessert was full of flavor and presented beautifully!!!!! The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars because they charged me extra for using my credit card which doesn't make sense, especially during COVID-19 where contactless payment should be encouraged. But that aside I will certainly be back here this Spring with CASH. read more

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Had the best birthday dinner experience here in September despite the COVID 19 pandemic. This place is huge! Perfect for indoor and outdoor dining! The staff accommodated our reservation despite bing a bit late. We were all asked to have our masks on upon entry but were able to remove them once seated. My party sat outdoors and had a decent distance between other tables. The food and (strong) drinks are incredible! They kept my birthday cake in the fridge while we dined and sang happy birthday to me when they delivered it to the table. It's difficult to find a venue that follows COVID guidelines and has great service on top of that these days. Worth the trip to travel from Brooklyn to the Bronx. read more

The service was great, very friendly and super attentive staff! The band and DJ were excellent and it was a great vibe. I recommend coming here with a group and for special occasions. I love the whole ambience and experience so much so that I'm coming back for my birthday! read more

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This review is based completely on the fact that there is a pandemic but you wouldn't know it by coming here. They took temperatures as you came in but big deal. You can have covid without symptoms. Once upstairs the place is packed. No social distancing. People dancing without masks on. Tables on top of each other. Groups of more than 10 people. This is extremely irresponsible. Luckily my group of 5 got seated in a separate area far away from the crowd or I would have left. Oh and you have to have reservations but that doesn't seem to matter either. Our reservation was for 530, we didn't get seated til 640pm. Hope they wise up and realize people's health is more important than their money. read more

Zona De Cuba - Packed no 6ft apart - Cuban Near Me - Bronx, New York

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I was very disappointed in the service my family and I received. Now I will say the place is nice looking and the vibe is pretty cool, but when it comes to cashout, that is another store. We went there to celebrate my father's 73rd birthday, we ordered food and went to pay. The bill was originally $550 so we paid $160 cash and the rest to be divided by two credit cards. The waiter comes back and says the waitress messed up the order and was going to add an additional $175 to the bill, so immediately my family requested the manager who explained the bill. Ok, so we said take the rest out from the credit cards. On the way out the door, the manager chases us down to say that both transactions had been voided and that we owed the full amount of money. Ok, he calculated an amount that did not sound right as it was almost 350 per card. I asked about the cash and he asked, you paid cash? He asked the waitress and yeah she said we did pay part cash. My thing is this, you all knew we paid cash as we explained everything to you. Furthermore playing off like you didn't know really upset me, especially for the outrageously priced food that was ok at best for the price, then stressed out my father on his 73rd birthday making him very uncomfortable to people who are out-of-towners to visit our home town after so many years being away. The experience was not great and I have to be honest, I will never return to this place again. I hope they fix their payment process and make sure there is better communication between all parties to avoid situations like this in the future. read more

Great vibes, great food. This a must. Live music with a vibrant atmosphere and a nice rooftop view. This a must go to in the Bronx. read more

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Omg this place is great inside I definitely recommend this location! Came here for a friend birthday celebration our waiter was amazing. The music the service was great. read more

Wow where do i begin? This place is amazing! Everything from beginning to end was amazing! When you first walk into the lobby there's a guy there checking reservations so please don't get embarrassed tryna do a walk in. Once your checked in they only allow four at a time on the elevator. Once you get upstairs to the restaurant it's beautifully decorated. Flowers everywhere hanging from the ceiling it's very romantic. There were plenty of families there as well with their kids so it's an all around bring whoever type of feel good place. We went for Valentine's day and they had a great special for $70 pp. Which includes appetizer, entree, dessert to share and a bottle of wine. You really cannot beat that! The food was so fresh and delicious. Where we were seated we could look right into the kitchen and I gotta tell ya I love when restaurants are set up like that. They had a dj and a live band. The waitress told us the live entertainment is usually on Fri, Sat and Sun. We fancy a sweet red wine so we opted for the Merlot and it was so delicious. We left floating to say the least lol. The dessert was tres leches cake and two mini fruit tarts which were so good. All in all this place again is amazing. And we're going to def be back when the weather breaks because we noticed a rooftop area, can't wait for that! We had a really great Valentine's day thanks to Zona! But please take ya boo, ya kid, ya mom shoot take the dog just make sure u check this place out! read more

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I love this restaurant!!!! Menu is so so funny( because of the names of every plate) service is great. The owner is so sweet and kind. I celebrated my husband birthday and they helped me to surprise him with a big surprise ( parents to be ) read more

Zona De Cuba - Bar area - Cuban Near Me - Bronx, New York

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To be honest I was invited out for a birthday brunch celebration and that is how I stumbled upon this restaurant. We were supposed to be seated in the igloo on the outside but due to the heat it was suggested it's best that we change our location. Though disappointed that was understandable. The service was nice and the scenery and ambiance was super dope. They had a live band and that was very enjoyable. However, the food was not amazing in my opinion. The empanadas and my drink was very tasty but my main meal was not memorable. I had the grilled chicken sandwich. Not worth the time! Perhaps trying something else would be a better option. Around the table some people enjoyed their meal and others did not. I would not knock this place off the list but go with someone who's been there before perhaps and knows what to get or just take a shot knowing it could be a fail. But for sure the roof top experience is worth a try. It was the empanadas, drinks and company for me ! read more

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This spot is a total vibe: the setup, the live music (a bit too loud in my opinion-- can't hear the person sitting beside you), the rooftop option. The drink selection is extensive. They've got anything you can think of. The food was good but nothing extraordinary. It also came out within minutes, more than likely due to the 1.5 hour seating limit. The oxtail did came out in a very cool presentation: a flaming pot. If told that it's someone's birthday, staff comes out with a big speaker, hats, a flashing sign, etc. They give the birthday person a gift box of original Spanish candies that are very hard to come across nowadays. Unique approach and the experience put a big smile on the birthday boy's face. Very strict policies to even get into the building. Make sure you have a reservation. They also require a credit card when making the reservation because they will charge you $20 per person if you do not show. Be aware that there is valet parking but I'm told that they charge a steep price. There is a parking lot around the corner which was half the price ($8) via BestParking app. I would return especially in the summer. It was a good time and the staff makes sure of that. The service was phenomenal. read more

Zona De Cuba - Cuban Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Zona de Cuba was aesthetically beautiful. As soon as you enter you get the vibe like you are in Cuba. When I went there was a live performance and the music was great ( just a tad too loud ). As Appetizers we had them off on mofonguito bowl's which were good. The yucca fries and my malanga were very delicious. The entrees both shown in pictures were very very phenomenal and the drinks were also really good. The tres leche on the other hand was gross the milk in it tasted very old and the cake was grainy and it just tasted old overall. The waitress Nikeieris was a sweet girl but she really can use training on making orders and using the system to Print out receipts. The check she gave me showed $129 and she charged my card $153 she tried saying that she forgot to add something in but when I checked and calculated myself she didn't miss anything. She instead added tip for herself. I let it slide but anyone else would be very upset. Any who, I do plan on going back in the summer but will definitely avoid having her as a waitress again. :/ read more

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Excelente ambiente buen servicio y excente comida y lo mejor de la noche la joven que me atendio ya sabes quien soy quien te dice demaciada milerka Adalberto Lantigua read more

Zona de Cuba is one of my favorite restaurants in the bronx. Such really good authentic Cuban cuisine ! I've been for brunch, lunch and dinner lol so I hope I don't come off too biased. Few things to note for Zona: 1. There is a dress code enforced 2. Booking a reservation is highly recommend (especially now being covid) For my reservation we had a table outside but asked for us to be seated inside as it was too cold on the roof top. And our waitress was so kind to move us inside quickly. For the table we ordered the empanadas, chicken with rice and beans, and ropa Vieja. There were also two drinks- the mojito and a passion fruit drink (forgot the name lol) but both were good and really strong. I know it's hard to really enjoy some Time outside but If you'd like to have a good treat day I recommend zona. read more

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I am amaze this place is in the bronx ... Is great experience, nice and safe , relaxing place to dine .I had good time , The food is good and it looks great ! Employees are friendly and helpful ! The place looks get great ! Very spacious, the music is relaxing . The drinks are good.You gonna want to try everything on the menu. Is a go again for me ! Great Place , Good Job guys . Keep that spirit high ! read more

Zona De Cuba - Ax tail - Cuban Near Me - Bronx, New York

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I went here for a birthday dinner. I loved everything about this restaurant. The decor is gorgeous. They have a lot of photo ops which I loved. The waitress was great and very attentive, even with the party being so large. We were the last to leave but they didn't rush us at all. The owner even came and thanked us and asked us to revisit (which I definitely will). The food was really good and the portion sizes were good as well. read more

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Have been here for both lunch during the week and dinner on a Friday. Highly recommend reservations for the weekend as it gets busy. Service was great both times, although slower during dinner but our waiter was friendly and attentive. I had the ropa vieja both times and it was stellar! So flavorful and a great portion. The mojito was great and the Johnny punch was my favorite cocktail. Would recommend. read more

Zona De Cuba - Johnny punch - Cuban Near Me - Bronx, New York