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405 W 14th St
New York, NY 10014 40.7413 -74.0056

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SONCUBANONYC.COM

Last updated 1.06.12

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Spanish, Latin American, Seafood, Cuban

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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 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…

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ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. CHIC, great food, unbelievable ambiance and the service is 2nd to none.
  2. The food was very good and the decor is lovely.
  3. Highly recommended for a romantic dinner for two or a night out with a big group.
  4. Seems like it may have been great at some point but I'm not into paying this much for drinks in an average atmosphere.
  5. Its great for groups and romantic dinners altough the seats are kinda close.
  6. Great food, great service, and a fun, energetic atmosphere.
  7. But I would recommend this place to anyone looking for unique and flavorful cuisine and a fun night out.
  8. Great ambience minus the food
  9. With the sangria flowing, cocktails, beers and more food than we could eat, we had a very reasonably-priced evening ($50 each) for such a cool atmosphere, great jazz and latin music, and such delicious food--especially the grilled octopus!
  10. true Latin atmosphere which includes tasty cuban food, fabulous mojitos and a live band playing spanish songs you can dance to.
  11. The dark candle lit tables are romantic and it just relaxes you after a long week.
  12. The reason you go to Son Cubano, is to get giddy over mojitos, shout over the cuban music and enjoy the amazing decor.
  13. Fun atmosphere, great music.
  14. We made late night reservations (11:00) in order to enjoy the atmosphere and dance for my friend's birthday.
  15. Even though the atmosphere was very cool, the food was not.
  16. The music is great and the ambiance is perfect.
  17. Amazing waiter - I will call him the tan one b/c he did not tell me his name - fabulous music created a fun atmosphere, hip, and the coconut shrimp was so damn good.
  18. The food was delicious, the ambience, the drinks, everyone was so pleasant.
  19. The ambience is great.
  20. Very nice latin party-atmosphere!
  21. The ambience here is great, the decor includes paintings ( i guess cuban) and sheer curtains.
  22. We made reservations and got seated quickly, The ambience was great, the service great, and if u stay long enough, it converts into a lounge after clearing up all the tables.
  23. But the atmosphere, live music, great-looking bartenders and overall vibe (and locale) make it a perfect date spot or drink-and-greet venue.
  24. The food was great, the service was awesome and the ambience was perfect.
  25. This was one of the best nights that we had in NYC, such great live music, a fun crowd and the appetizers are all tasty, spicy and delicious.
  26. The restaurant/bar provides a very romantic setting if you are looking for a good date spot.
  27. beautiful decor!
  28. If you are up for a fun night this is the place to go- with its great cuban live music and fantastic atmosphere- I promise you will leave with a smile on your face.
  29. The ambience was fun (music, drinks, etc.).
  30. The ambience is wonderful, its impossible to dine here and not leave in a great festive mood.
  31. Because the service is excellent and attentive, the food is beyond delicious, the drinks are very well prepared, and it's a lively, exciting atmosphere.
  32. good food and fun with loud music after
  33. The place is beautiful and the atmosphere is lively.
  34. We arrived to find the atmosphere very upbeat with a live band playing, a large, filled dining area and two good sized bars both crowded with well-dressed people.
  35. Ive been desperate to find a cool place that plays fun latin music, there are so many in DC and its something that so far , Ive found NYC is missing, well I have to say I went in this place, it was lacking, the music was great but there were way too many
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The food and the drinks were good but we missed the dessert because the kitchen closed.
  2. asked our waiter to place a candle on my sister's dessert so we could all sing "Happy Birthday" which is typically done at most restaurants without a problem.
drinks
84.56000328063965% positive
  1. For $90-we got all the wine we could drink, tons of apps, great food and service.
  2. Our cocktails were ok but at ridiculous dance club prices.
  3. So of your looking for a great place for drinks and some latin dancing then stop by!
  4. The bar makes great drinks- be sure to try the mango martini- with fresh mint leaves in it!
  5. have been to this place more than once because I like their food and thought I would give them the benefit of the doubt in regards to the cocktails.
  6. Nice spot for dinner and drinks
  7. This is a cool place to hang out at the bar and drink the night away.
  8. The food was delicious, the ambience, the drinks, everyone was so pleasant.
  9. But the atmosphere, live music, great-looking bartenders and overall vibe (and locale) make it a perfect date spot or drink-and-greet venue.
  10. This place is a wonderful place to catch up over mojitos at the bar and an even better place once you sit down and eat.
  11. The ambience was fun (music, drinks, etc.).
  12. The cocktails were very tasty, we all had Mojitos and Sangria.
  13. The service is excellent and the drinks were off the hook!
  14. The mojitos at this Cuban classic are very tasty, good selection of beer and perfection with the mixed spirits.
  15. He suggested some nice wines and didn't rush us at all.
  16. Excellent bar scene.
  17. Or you can always just sit at the bar a eat there like I often do when I just drop in for a great meal.
  18. The restaurant/bar provides a very romantic setting if you are looking for a good date spot.
  19. The live salsa band that plays nightly is amazing and the place makes some wonderful drinks!
  20. You usually have to wait even if you have a reservation, but nothing too bad, you can just enjoy the live music and great drinks.
  21. All the drinks were very good, so you can't really go wrong w/the drinks.
  22. With the sangria flowing, cocktails, beers and more food than we could eat, we had a very reasonably-priced evening ($50 each) for such a cool atmosphere, great jazz and latin music, and such delicious food--especially the grilled octopus!
  23. For any drink on the menu made right request Rich and for an amazing watermelon martini go to Ronnie.
  24. Seems like it may have been great at some point but I'm not into paying this much for drinks in an average atmosphere.
  25. My personal suggestion would be to go strictly there for having drinks at the bar and enjoying the amazing live cuban band!
  26. Very expensive but good drinks.
  27. Aside from the 3 hour wait at the extremely uncomfortably cramped bar with pushy people - we had reserved a table for 10 and were seated separately at 3 DIFFERENT TABLES!
  28. the drinks are pricey ($8-14) but well worth every cent!
  29. Bartender was extremely rude and asked my boyfriend for a larger tip on the drinks.
  30. We had to wait a bit at the door but once we were inside the drinks were plentiful and the music was incredible.
  31. The scene is pretty cool and the drinks are OK, but the food and service were pretty weak.
  32. Because the service is excellent and attentive, the food is beyond delicious, the drinks are very well prepared, and it's a lively, exciting atmosphere.
  33. The food and the drinks were good but we missed the dessert because the kitchen closed.
  34. (Drinks are kinda expensive, $12 for cocktails, and like $7 beer) Bouncers are usually ok at the door, no frisking and no cover charge.
food quality
82.98999786376953% positive
  1. Again, good food isn't nearly enough in a neighborhood with hundreds of other offerings.
  2. There are plenty of great restaurants in NYC and they don't force you to order a minimum of food.
  3. However, had I not enjoyed my food as much as I did (& the cute waiter), I probably would have felt robbed.
  4. This is the worst place in the neighborhood - all the attitude of a "hot spot" but doesn't have the food or service to maintain it for long.
  5. The 1st time I went with a friend for casual dinner and it was very disappointing, the food is far from authentic Cuban food and the service makes you want to get your meal to go.
  6. Do not waste your time, the food is terrible and the staff is rude.
  7. However, the food is good but their steak was hard to cut due to numerous veins.
  8. The staff was not friendly, not a good place for conversation seeing as how a latin band is playing music and the food is extremely over-priced!
  9. LOVE Cuban food and was so disappointed.
  10. While the food's not bad, the service is indifferent and the space is hostile.
  11. The live salsa band that plays nightly is amazing and the place makes some wonderful drinks!
  12. In addition , food was tasteless and not fresh !
  13. Great ambience minus the food
  14. But I would recommend this place to anyone looking for unique and flavorful cuisine and a fun night out.
  15. The scene is pretty cool and the drinks are OK, but the food and service were pretty weak.
  16. The food was NOT authentic cuban food (it was out of a can fake stuff)!
  17. Then the food, mass produced, cold, mediocre, tired versions of cuban classics.
  18. The food seemed quite good, but it was difficult to tell because you couldn't really relax due to the noise.
  19. Everything on the menu is delicious and the service is great.
  20. Even the intricate salad was good.
  21. Great food.
  22. the food was good, but nothing special, unfortunately.
  23. The menu was way overpriced and the food was nothing special.
  24. If interested in good cuban food and nice cuban music, this is a good place but DO NOT BUY ALCHOHOLIC VEVERAGES!
  25. The tapas are delicious, all of them!
  26. great food, great mojitos, great music
  27. With the sangria flowing, cocktails, beers and more food than we could eat, we had a very reasonably-priced evening ($50 each) for such a cool atmosphere, great jazz and latin music, and such delicious food--especially the grilled octopus!
  28. The entree portions are huge- I had the pork chops which were incredibly moist and tasty.
  29. If you want good cuban food and great dancing - this is New York City!
  30. The food was delicious, the ambience, the drinks, everyone was so pleasant.
  31. If you are truly just looking for some good cuban food, go for lunch and you will not be disappointed!
  32. The mojitos at this Cuban classic are very tasty, good selection of beer and perfection with the mixed spirits.
  33. the service is a bit inept, but the food is good, the room is nice looking, the prices are reasonable, and it is very convieniently located to go out afterwards.
  34. CHIC, great food, unbelievable ambiance and the service is 2nd to none.
  35. For $90-we got all the wine we could drink, tons of apps, great food and service.
  36. The pernil was tasty but the churrasco was bland.
  37. The mojitos are one of the best in NYC and food is yummy.
  38. The food was great.
  39. The red snapper was only so-so, but the steak and the paella were great.
  40. The cuban sandwiches and sausages were good, but we've had better.
  41. Great food, great service, and a fun, energetic atmosphere.
  42. The food was great, the service was awesome and the ambience was perfect.
  43. you got to go there it's amazing great food not too expensive and big portions!
  44. Never had a bad dish yet.
  45. The waiters are attentive, even though the food does take forever to come out - but who cares?
  46. For the price of a yellow cab over the 59th Street bridge into Queens, dinner and a cab back you can get more authentic food at much cheaper prices.
  47. This is a pretty cool place to take the lady if you want to eat some good food.
  48. sampled half of my friends' plate and EVERYTHING was delicious and plenty.
  49. They have the most delicious mango martinis and mojitos that will go down like juice and go straight to your head.
  50. the food was so mediocre.
  51. Even though the atmosphere was very cool, the food was not.
  52. Loved: The live Cuban band, large menu of innovative and classic Cuban food, yes, the Mojitos are good--in small glasses, $10 a pop, but pack a nice kick.
  53. The food and the drinks were good but we missed the dessert because the kitchen closed.
  54. The food was good, granted.
  55. The food was terrible and overpriced and I'm pretty sure I got food poisoning from the place.
  56. At this point, we were truly hoping that the food would be so exquisite that all this would be worth it.
  57. have been to this place more than once because I like their food and thought I would give them the benefit of the doubt in regards to the cocktails.
  58. Our table ordered a bunch of food - all of which was tasty - as spanish/afro- Caribbean cuisine should be.
  59. The bar makes great drinks- be sure to try the mango martini- with fresh mint leaves in it!
  60. took my husband for his birthday last night and the food was amazing!
  61. The food was very good and the decor is lovely.
  62. Good food, but annoying staff.
  63. The food is great and the bands that play are just as good.
  64. when i finaly could get a table the food was awesome and the band was like having buena vista social club live!
  65. The appetizer empiendas were delicious, as were the rib appetizer.
  66. The service was horrifyingly bad --- I get better service from the local pizza joint!
  67. It is definitely overpriced but the food is delicious.
  68. They recently changed chefs and I was worried, but the food is still great.
  69. And of course the food was really, really good, spicy and very tasty and I had hoped.
  70. The food is good.
  71. The cocktails were very tasty, we all had Mojitos and Sangria.
  72. The food was still good- but the staff and most especially the door people were rude and intimidating- when we complained about how we were being treated (after spending around $1000) we were asked to leave and told that "who cares about you -everyone has
  73. The food was horrible as well.
  74. The place is very clean and fresh.
  75. Next time we'll eat at Cuba on Thompson street where the Cuban food is more authentic and the service is great.
  76. We enjoyed a great batch of sangria and the cocunut shrimp was out of this world.
  77. My b/f never really tried spaish food before and he loved this place.
  78. good food and fun with loud music after
  79. Because the service is excellent and attentive, the food is beyond delicious, the drinks are very well prepared, and it's a lively, exciting atmosphere.
  80. We loved it all all thought the pork cubes were a little dry.
  81. The only down side is I didn't love the food.
  82. the food is good i ordered grilled chicken and my b/f ordered what is called "ropa vieja" it translates to old clothes but its just beef on top of white rice.
  83. This was one of the best nights that we had in NYC, such great live music, a fun crowd and the appetizers are all tasty, spicy and delicious.
  84. The food is expensive.
  85. The music is wonderful, the food is delicious.
  86. Everyone enjoyed their food.
  87. Amazing waiter - I will call him the tan one b/c he did not tell me his name - fabulous music created a fun atmosphere, hip, and the coconut shrimp was so damn good.
  88. Or you can always just sit at the bar a eat there like I often do when I just drop in for a great meal.
  89. The food was below average, pricey and it all came at different times.
  90. Friendly staff, good food, and very inexpensive for Manhattan!
  91. My old school favorite here is the masitas de cerdo (great w/ black beans & rice).
  92. true Latin atmosphere which includes tasty cuban food, fabulous mojitos and a live band playing spanish songs you can dance to.
  93. The interior amusingly authentic.
  94. The food was pretty good, highly recommend the tapas and the mojitos are to die for.
  95. In the summer, the doors are open and the food is wonderful-- especially for its price.
  96. There aren't many places in the city I would wait until after midnight inorder to get a seating for dinner- this is one of them- great scene, great food, great music and when the patio opens up again in the warmer weather it is even better.
menu variety
80.0% positive
  1. Everything was good, our waiter was nice attentive and gave us insight into the menu.
  2. The menu was way overpriced and the food was nothing special.
  3. They took a lot of my favorites off the menu though, which limits the menu :( THe wait staff can be flaky, rarely is it great service.
  4. the menu is just too full of enticing options.
  5. For any drink on the menu made right request Rich and for an amazing watermelon martini go to Ronnie.
  6. love cuban restaurants, and this used to be one of my top choices in the city, but I will never return again.
  7. The mojitos at this Cuban classic are very tasty, good selection of beer and perfection with the mixed spirits.
  8. Everything on the menu is delicious and the service is great.
  9. Loved: The live Cuban band, large menu of innovative and classic Cuban food, yes, the Mojitos are good--in small glasses, $10 a pop, but pack a nice kick.
  10. (Note that the menu states that each patron must order 2 tapitas or 1 platos.)
overall
100.0% positive
  1. The staff was not friendly, not a good place for conversation seeing as how a latin band is playing music and the food is extremely over-priced!
  2. good place to start the evening since it's in the hip Meatpacking district!
  3. So of your looking for a great place for drinks and some latin dancing then stop by!
  4. If interested in good cuban food and nice cuban music, this is a good place but DO NOT BUY ALCHOHOLIC VEVERAGES!
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. love cuban restaurants, and this used to be one of my top choices in the city, but I will never return again.
  2. have never come back to Son Cubano after that experience, too many good restaurants here to waste your time on this one.
  3. although i have to admit that i did enjoy the band, i will never go back to son cubano.
service
68.72000217437744% positive
  1. Good food, but annoying staff.
  2. Pretentious for no reason, worst customer service ever~!
  3. This to us was the cap to an evening of poor service.
  4. Amazing waiter - I will call him the tan one b/c he did not tell me his name - fabulous music created a fun atmosphere, hip, and the coconut shrimp was so damn good.
  5. The crowd was very unattractive or in their 50's, the service from the waitress was awful, the bathroom was broken, and to top it all off they LOST MY CREDIT CARD.
  6. This is the worst place in the neighborhood - all the attitude of a "hot spot" but doesn't have the food or service to maintain it for long.
  7. For $90-we got all the wine we could drink, tons of apps, great food and service.
  8. Classy latinos, classy people, even that big security guard at the door is friendly.
  9. So I returned with some friends and to my dismay my favorite bartender no longer worked there and management was completely rude to me and my guests.
  10. While the food's not bad, the service is indifferent and the space is hostile.
  11. They took a lot of my favorites off the menu though, which limits the menu :( THe wait staff can be flaky, rarely is it great service.
  12. Oh ,and on top of that the waitress was rude and the music horrible!
  13. The service is great and I recommend getting a pitcher of sangria.
  14. Great food, great service, and a fun, energetic atmosphere.
  15. As others mentioned, horrible service, along with a 28% mandatory service charge when they wouldn't even refill our ice bucket or mixers.
  16. The service is excellent and the drinks were off the hook!
  17. The food was great, the service was awesome and the ambience was perfect.
  18. Son Cubano worst service
  19. The waiter and the manager were the most rude, unhelpful and awful people.
  20. However, had I not enjoyed my food as much as I did (& the cute waiter), I probably would have felt robbed.
  21. Son Cubano used to be a trendy, upscale spot packed with pretty people, but that's just the past.
  22. Aside from the 3 hour wait at the extremely uncomfortably cramped bar with pushy people - we had reserved a table for 10 and were seated separately at 3 DIFFERENT TABLES!
  23. The bartenders were very nice and really attentive but the bouncers and door guys were obnoxious even by ny standards.
  24. The waiters and bartenders were great.
  25. The hord of people had packed the place so tightly, I couldn't enjoy the music to dance.
  26. My special thanks to Chris & Miguel whom have excellent customer service skills, and to the entire Staff.
  27. Next time we'll eat at Cuba on Thompson street where the Cuban food is more authentic and the service is great.
  28. But the atmosphere, live music, great-looking bartenders and overall vibe (and locale) make it a perfect date spot or drink-and-greet venue.
  29. Everything was good, our waiter was nice attentive and gave us insight into the menu.
  30. The staff is friendly too.
  31. We made reservations and got seated quickly, The ambience was great, the service great, and if u stay long enough, it converts into a lounge after clearing up all the tables.
  32. The scene is pretty cool and the drinks are OK, but the food and service were pretty weak.
  33. BUT if you have a group of people or double date I HIGHLY recommend.
  34. The service is good and the live music gets the latin blood in all of us going.
  35. the service is great, pretty quick.
  36. The staff was not friendly, not a good place for conversation seeing as how a latin band is playing music and the food is extremely over-priced!
  37. The staff is nice and the new doormen are Wow.
  38. So when the guy at the door said the only way me and my 5 girlfriends could get in was to order bottle service we went for it to try it out.
  39. From the unfrienly bouncer to the rude promoter and the unhelpful bartenders.
  40. the DJ played pretty good music, although he was kind of rude & not so hip to too many genres of Latin music, as I quickly discovered when attempting to make a request.
  41. The food was still good- but the staff and most especially the door people were rude and intimidating- when we complained about how we were being treated (after spending around $1000) we were asked to leave and told that "who cares about you -everyone has
  42. the service is a bit inept, but the food is good, the room is nice looking, the prices are reasonable, and it is very convieniently located to go out afterwards.
  43. Apparently , there is no communication between the staff , not to mention poor organization skills.
  44. Bar staff & waiters are all very friendly and service is always good.
  45. Went with a group, and repeated complaints to the waiter/manager about the noise level fell on rude and deaf ears (must have been the DJ).
  46. This place is a great addition to the neighborhood, and the owners are really friendly.
  47. Terrible customer service, rude waiter, even overcharged my card!
  48. asked our waiter to place a candle on my sister's dessert so we could all sing "Happy Birthday" which is typically done at most restaurants without a problem.
  49. Because the service is excellent and attentive, the food is beyond delicious, the drinks are very well prepared, and it's a lively, exciting atmosphere.
  50. Great bartenders too!
  51. Do not waste your time, the food is terrible and the staff is rude.
  52. From the minute you walk in you are given superb, excellent service.
  53. The service was great.
  54. Great tapas, so so staff
  55. Our server was nice, cute, and very attentive.
  56. Everything on the menu is delicious and the service is great.
  57. the bartender artiom or something like that was great.
  58. SIMPLY THE WORST customer service and a rude waiter with nasty attitude.
  59. The waiters are attentive, even though the food does take forever to come out - but who cares?
  60. To sum up the evening without the details: the restaurant was too noisy, cramped to eat comfortably, or conversate, service was horrible.
  61. The 1st time I went with a friend for casual dinner and it was very disappointing, the food is far from authentic Cuban food and the service makes you want to get your meal to go.
  62. Our waiter was very attentive.
  63. We arrived to find the atmosphere very upbeat with a live band playing, a large, filled dining area and two good sized bars both crowded with well-dressed people.
  64. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but I wouldn't recommend it on a weekend and don't expect a quick service.
  65. The two top was empty the entire time and there was no apology for the poor accomodations - they just sent over another manager who made excuses to us but still no apology.
  66. The bartenders are great.
  67. CHIC, great food, unbelievable ambiance and the service is 2nd to none.
  68. The service was horrifyingly bad --- I get better service from the local pizza joint!
  69. Bartender was extremely rude and asked my boyfriend for a larger tip on the drinks.
  70. Friendly staff, good food, and very inexpensive for Manhattan!
  71. The waiters had a bad attitude and mouthed back at a requests.
  72. The line was full of beautiful people trying their best to woo the bouncers into getting in.
  73. great service!
value
53.02999973297119% positive
  1. the service is a bit inept, but the food is good, the room is nice looking, the prices are reasonable, and it is very convieniently located to go out afterwards.
  2. For the price of a yellow cab over the 59th Street bridge into Queens, dinner and a cab back you can get more authentic food at much cheaper prices.
  3. The menu was way overpriced and the food was nothing special.
  4. The food is expensive.
  5. The food was below average, pricey and it all came at different times.
  6. The food was still good- but the staff and most especially the door people were rude and intimidating- when we complained about how we were being treated (after spending around $1000) we were asked to leave and told that "who cares about you -everyone has
  7. In the summer, the doors are open and the food is wonderful-- especially for its price.
  8. Though in line with the high price standard of NYC clubs (at $11 a pop), Son Cubano's mojito is quite unique.
  9. (Drinks are kinda expensive, $12 for cocktails, and like $7 beer) Bouncers are usually ok at the door, no frisking and no cover charge.
  10. you got to go there it's amazing great food not too expensive and big portions!
  11. Friendly staff, good food, and very inexpensive for Manhattan!
  12. Our cocktails were ok but at ridiculous dance club prices.
  13. Mojitos are good, but little overpriced at $10, while the sangria hits the spot.
  14. It is definitely overpriced but the food is delicious.
  15. His suit may have been pricey but his demeanor was that of an ape.
  16. The food was terrible and overpriced and I'm pretty sure I got food poisoning from the place.
  17. At this point, we were truly hoping that the food would be so exquisite that all this would be worth it.
  18. Very expensive but good drinks.
  19. No need to do dinner, use the extra money to check out one of the great bars in the Meatpacking afterwards.
  20. The entree portions are huge- I had the pork chops which were incredibly moist and tasty.
  21. The place is pricey so save your pennies, it will cost you.
  22. the drinks are pricey ($8-14) but well worth every cent!
wait time
85.71000099182129% positive
  1. As soon as we were seated we were told to order within 5 minutes OR ELSE we would be kicked out of the table!
  2. From the minute you walk in you are given superb, excellent service.
  3. We made reservations and got seated quickly, The ambience was great, the service great, and if u stay long enough, it converts into a lounge after clearing up all the tables.
  4. The dark candle lit tables are romantic and it just relaxes you after a long week.
  5. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but I wouldn't recommend it on a weekend and don't expect a quick service.
  6. This is the worst place in the neighborhood - all the attitude of a "hot spot" but doesn't have the food or service to maintain it for long.
  7. the service is great, pretty quick.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/28/12

They are opened!!!

by AAGL

OMG this place is gorgeous! They moved to 544W 27th Street. Bigger, better, great sound system. Will be going tonight with a group. stay tuned

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/12/11

BEST OF CUBA!

by WizardOfSpa

looking forward to the newest entity opening! The food, sangria, music, decor and ambience speaks for itself..i LOVE this place ;) my favorite college reunion hotspot ;)

1 Star Rating: Poor

02/27/11

Turn into a night club to disturb the residents

by ani4329

People. I suggest everybody to think one more time before making a reservation to Son Cubano, West New York NJ.

Before opening, they promised all the residents that it will be a family restaurant and they will close at 11pm. Guess what. After 11pm, it turns to a night club and they run the business until 2 - 3am. The residents including infants and senior citizen haven't had a good sleep over 2 months but they don't care. Infants and kids are crying in the middle of night due to the noise. I'm not kidding.

The residents have no problem with them as long as they run the business the way they promised in the beginning.

Shame Shame Shame

1 Star Rating: Poor

02/02/11

Pretty bad.... move on

by lwtomcat

I remember going to Son Cubano when it first opened and it was soooo great, both the drinks and food. Recently went with a friend and all around was pretty bad.... the food was all fried and tasteless, drinks were horrible even when tried fixing it and the service was rude. For quite an expensive bill ... the service, food, drinks, quality did not meet up to even the standards. Music was deafening loud.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/09/11

son cubano nj

by re1

just at the nj location on the waterfront last night. place was rocking. they did an amazing job with decor. though i miss the latin flavor of nyc its a more upscale look and beautifully done. the staff was helpful and friendly. and the food was great. i had the whole red snapper that was stuffed with rice and just divine. a must visit when in nj!!

The Details on Son Cubano

Place Categories:

  • good cuban food
  • good place
  • great cuban live music
  • great bottle service
  • overpriced food
  • great mojitos
  • rude waiters
  • great drinks
  • really good live band
  • great ambience
  • horrible mandatory service
  • great bartenders
  • delicious fun crowd
  • not friendly bar staff
  • great several appetizers
  • damn good fun atmosphere
  • definitely recommend cuban restaurants
  • worst son cubano
  • kinda expensive drinks
  • delicious everything
  • delicious tapas
  • not terrible experience
  • great scene
  • very attentive server
  • enjoyed everyone
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