New York, NY
For Cuban in New York, the local food press points to Victor's Cafe Cuban Restaurant, Café Habana, and Floridita. Picks from The Infatuation and Time Out New York, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation and Time Out New York. Updated June 2026.
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.
Floridita · Washington Heights
A Washington Heights spot serving one of the best Cubano sandwiches in the city.
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.
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