Son Cubano
(212) 366-1640
405 W 14th St
New York,
NY
10014
40.7413
-74.0056
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Chelsea
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The Scene
With circa 1950s black-and-white photos, mosaic murals and ivory banquettes lining the walls, the attractive space evokes pre-Castro Havana. Live Latin music six nights a week, a dark wooden bar long enough to lean on and mingle at, and group-friendly seating arrangements create a festive scene. Smaller tables toward the front and out on the sidewalk offer more intimate dining.
The Food
The extensive tapitas side of the menu offers a solid Cuban sandwich, a fresh seviche mixto of octopus, calamari and shrimp, and other meat and seafood standards. Entrees include Cuban classics with upscale prices, like ropa vieja and arroz con pollo, as well as Son Cubano's excellent signature dish, rabo encendido, featuring tender chunks of oxtail in a light tomato sauce, served with white rice and delicious fried sweet plantains. Finish with another sweet and smooth Son Cubano mojito martini; the dessert menu is limited.
User Reviews
n7t7n
February 23, 2009
Went to get a drink on a Friday night. Left the jacket on the table and went to the bar. When I returned back to the table, the jacket was gone. The manager did nothing. He was least interested. He seemed drunk too.
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tinsleymadison
November 24, 2008
i met a friend for dinner at this popular meathead district spot. during conversing with guest; the bus boy stole my wallet while clearing the table. i was not drinking and know that i did not imagine this. i reported it to the so called wannabe manager and for some reason; this was of no interest to him. he tried to tell me that i did not have a wallet and was making this entire story up. having grown up in the restaurant business; as my parents own several out on the east end, i realize that this is not the proper posture for the manager to take; given the circumstances. i finally got it; there is some t ype of theft thing going on in this place and management is in on it. so ladies, take note: IF YOU WANT TO HAVE YOUR WALLET STOLEN, CASH, CREDIT CARDS, KEYS, ETC. and have no one care, go here-
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jasx
November 23, 2008
I won't go back to Son Cubano because of the manager and the host. My wallet was stolen from our table. We saw it there before the dishes were cleared; it was gone immediately afterwards. I informed the waiter that maybe they took it with the dishes. He said all tables were filmed so they could check. The manager then came and said that our table was not filmed and that it was impossible that it was stolen from the table. He didn't want to check the trash. After urging him as it had a fair degree of cash, credit card, apartment keys, etc. - he finally did. He came back saying he found nothing, and that I could call the police. In the meantime the host became involved and informed me that they "can't find it because you never had it here." He smirked at me in my duress and was condescending. He also contradicted his colleague and stated that they in fact do have the film and no one took it...hmmm. Mind games - unfortunately, we were far from drunk. They both appeared angry AT ME. Asked to speak to the bus boy, the host said that they would never know who it was...the waiter contradicted him and said he knew who it was...hmmm again. Neither the manager nor host ever thought of saying, "Sorry, but if we find it we will call you." They never asked for nor wanted my contact information in the event that it showed up. The police came and the host and manager stated that I never had my wallet. How did they know??? Who goes out for dinner with no wallet, cash, credit cards, keys? They acted aggressively towards me; not at all professional. All the contradictions felt very shady and moreso the fact that host and the manager insisted I didn't have my wallet with me. I am writing this as I am a believer in ethics. If one supports an establishment, the establishment should at a minimum be respectful. I mostly wanted my apartment key back - they couldn't even offer to take my contact information should it show up when they close. Unprofessional.
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Son Cubano can accommodate parties up to 100 people and will offer a customized menu upon request. Fax (917) 606-0182, and allow 48 hours for a response.
