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Cubano sandwiches, ropa vieja and sweet-plantain classics from Midtown to the Bronx. Drawn from The Infatuation's individual New York restaurant reviews and Time Out New York.
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Victor's Cafe Cuban Restaurant · Midtown West
A Midtown institution of authentic Cuban fare since 1963: the bartolito (sweet plantain stuffed with pork hash) is the signature.
Café Habana · Nolita
A Nolita staple for the grilled Mexican-style corn and a Cuban-leaning menu that's one of the better values downtown.
Havana Café · Schuylerville
A festive Bronx Cuban restaurant that's great for brunch or a group dinner.
Habana Outpost - Brooklyn · Fort Greene
An extremely casual, solar-powered Cuban-American spot in Fort Greene with a huge outdoor patio and the famous grilled corn.