Son Cubano

10/20/09

Love the Music

by Nads

Well I love going to this place, mainly for its music. I can listen to my classic spanish rock, salsa, cumbia, merengue, bachata samba, hip hop, and even reggae/ reggaeton, even house. Finding a place that plays all of the mentioned genres is hard. The place is narrow and long, so its hard to get around after1am. Bartenders are hot!!!! not to forget nice. (Drinks are kinda expensive, $12 for cocktails, and like $7 beer) Bouncers are usually ok at the door, no frisking and no cover charge. Overall, one of my favs.

• Pros: Music Def. love the variety
• Cons: small and gets crowded.

10/17/09

Had the BEST Night !!

by JessAlex

Wow! Great place..Great music...Great food..People very nice..No problem here....My fiancee & I even met a very nice couple there, we hit it off well, we were talking and dancing the night away...I will def come back here....Peace

• Pros: great music..drinks..and people

02/23/09

Got my Jacket Stolen

by n7t7n

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.

11/24/08

go here if you want your wallet stolen

by tinsleymadison

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-

• Pros: go here if you want your items stolen
• Cons: everything

11/23/08

Treated abusively by host and manager

by jasx

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.

• Pros: chorizo
• Cons: staff

10/24/08

Way overpriced and treated terribly

by aksheehan

Went there for dinner and a little dancing the other night. The menu was way overpriced and the food was nothing special. The worst part was the manager and the host. We were a party of five and they squeezed us into a four top to save a two top near by for other customers. 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. Not worth the time or the trouble!

• Pros: None
• Cons: the poor treatment

09/02/08

Fun, Flirty, Tasty drinks

by DeliciousIs

I have been part of the Son Cubano crowd for quite awhile and love it! The live salsa band that plays nightly is amazing and the place makes some wonderful drinks! It is especially wonderful on a thursday night when it is less crowded. The dark candle lit tables are romantic and it just relaxes you after a long week. It is definitely overpriced but the food is delicious. For any drink on the menu made right request Rich and for an amazing watermelon martini go to Ronnie. The bartenders are great...at least to the ladies..lol. Definitely worth a visit!

• Pros: Great drinks, friendly efficient bartenders, great salsa band
• Cons: A little hot once dancing, overpriced

08/10/08

As good as it gets for Cuban in the Meatpacking District...

by astorianewbee

I went here a few weeks ago for dinner & dancing on a Thursday night for a friend's birthday. The rest of the party got there before me, but from what I understood we were seated pretty promptly considering the crowd & no reservations. Our table happened to be right in front of the live band which was a little annoying. We asked to move to the booth behind us, but were told that it was reserved. Strangely enough, those seats never got filled until WE finished dinner & were asked to move there so that our table could be removed from the "dance floor"... whatever. So, we ordered about 4 appetizers which were really just average, especially for the price & portion size. Then I had the bacalao as an entree which comes with a side of yucca & I have to say, it was perfect! I rarely eat everything on my plate, but there was nothing left when our table was cleared! The bill came to about $240 for 4 people, which I guess is average for the area. However, had I not enjoyed my food as much as I did (& the cute waiter), I probably would have felt robbed. The crowd is okay...I guess you could say it's a mix...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. While I don't anticipate becoming a regular, I'm sure I'll end up back there at some point, even if its just to salsa.

PS I don't recommend the Champagne Sangria (it tastes like perfume).

• Pros: Semi-authentic food & scene
• Cons: Price & seating arrangements

08/04/08

Great Food!

by MirBxNY

Went here on friday night for my birthday with 10 of my friends. I made the reservation earlier that same day. We were 20 minutes late. We were seated right away. Everyone enjoyed their food. I sampled half of my friends' plate and EVERYTHING was delicious and plenty. As for the drinks I had the mango mojito. 3 of my friends had the havana ice tea. And they didn't like it. The service was great. Our waiter was very attentive. The lounge part of the night was good too. The music was good and it got really crowded. One problem I had was that it got really hott in there. But then how could it not with all the bodies in there dancing non stop!!! That was my second time there and I am definitely going back.

P.S. Be prepared to spend money!! The food is expensive. With about 10 people the bill came up to $500.00

• Pros: very good food, good service, cool lounge after dinner
• Cons: expensive

07/08/08

IF YOU WANT TO DANCE AND EAT --- U CAN'T BEAT SON CUBANO

by Stefanula

OK -- SO YOUR NOT REALLY SUPPOSED TO DANCE IN THE RESTAURANT, BUT HEY THE MUSIC IS GREAT AND THE FOOD IS GREAT ALSO.

ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WE THREW A PRIVATE PARTY IN THEIR UPSTAIRS VIP ROOM AND LOVED IT. CLAUDIA REALLY WORKED WITH US IN EVERY WAY TO MAKE OUR PARTY GREAT & IT WAS!

• Pros: GREAT FUN, LOTS OF GREAT MUSIC
• Cons: LOTS OF PEOPLE