07/13/09

Great with friends or on a date!

by Sham721

Food is exceptional! Drinks are nice and heavy........you get your monies worth.

• Pros: Best Watermelon Mojitos

06/10/09

Stylish joint, with good food

by koooljan

Cabana is one of the best restaurants around Austin Street. The food is pretty good. I usually get the paella, which is usually good for 2. Drinks are decent, although the bar area is extremely tight, they only have 5 stools and on a typical Saturday night, you'll have a bunch of people standing, shoulder to shoulder, all around you. The tables are also a bit tight. The prices are average, a meal for 2, with appetizers and drinks should cost you around $90, tax and tip included. Definitely check out this restaurant next time you're in Forest Hills.

• Pros: Good food, above par drinks
• Cons: Very tight seating

05/26/09

Great restaurant

by danygra

I was there last weekend with my wife and we had a great time. The food was good and the service was even better . Congratulations guys keep up the good food and the good service

• Pros: Best mojitos
• Cons: None

02/16/09

Great restaurant in Queens

by sassy27

I have been here 3 times in the last 2 months and have not been disappointed by the food or service. I have gone there with one other person and a group of up to 10 people and had a fun time. My only problem with this restaurant is that seating is on a first come, first served basis, even with large groups. The food is average price compared to other more expensive places for the size of the portions and the drinks are varied and good. The waiters are always friendly and courteous. I recommend it but be aware you have to wait on Saturdays when it is busiest.

• Pros: Great Queens location, food portions for the price and atmosphere
• Cons: Cannot make reservations

11/24/08

Above average- but HOPE IS ALIVE ON METROPOLITAN

by janepilar

Enjoyed good times after seeing a local movie with friends. The drinks were pretty good (not good with the names) and the appetizers were just ok. This one seems to be a chain, which is a red flag for me.!!!! I doubt that the owner is latin. I find that real latin restaurants taste much better. More homemade from the heart. The hostess seated us right away and our waiter was good too. One short man seemed very upset at something ( maybe manager?) and it was very unprofessional, However, the place has a fun vibe to it, people there seemed to be having a good time. I have lived in Forest Hills my whole life and I know it takes little to please the locals, we are used to mediocre. The salad was their best and the biggest size ever, however the desserts were AWFUL. We ordered 3 out of like 6 and not one was good. A above-mediocre place to eat in Forest Hills.

There is a new Mexican place that taste great on Metropolitan ave( also in FH)...try them! The name is Elias or Elian something like this. The food was so good, fresh and very "authentic Mexican". This new place may be the best Mexican in Queens!!!!!!!and the vibe is more cabana casual, PRICES WERE GOOD.

On Metropolitan there is also a great Argentian restaurant and both places are run by Latin people and owned. The Argentinian place is pricier but the steak there was sooooo gooood! Tender, juicy and the room has a more formal look.

The food at both was just Amazing. This gives me hope for the future of food in Forest Hills!!!

Also, Pio Pio on Woodhaven where the Peruvian chicken will make you a believer !!!

09/18/08

Great Food!!

by SweetWorld

I been to all the Cabanas my favorite is the one in South Street Seaport because is spaceous.......but if you visit the one in Forest Hills go early it gets crowed and its a small cozy place............the deserts are delicious too lol........the banana with ice-cream/chocolate syrup

08/11/08

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!

by Spankkyyy718

The service was excellent and the food was above and beyond anything I expected. The coconut shrimp and mushroom appetizers are a must. The ultimate mojitos are better than anything I've tasted. The Bacardi factory in PR should take notes. There is a bit of a wait but it's totally worth it go hungry because the portions are very generous. The manager and staff are super nice.

• Pros: The food and drinks
• Cons: None

07/29/08

You can get better Latin Food at Sofrito's

by mlm9967

A few of us went to the location in Forest Hills. The food wasn't bad but the service wasn't what it used to be. I had eaten at this particular Cabana location before but this time I had to practically wave my hand in the waitress' face as every time she saw me calling her over, she turned and went the other way. When she finally stopped to listen, I had to remind the waitress of the appetizers...I did say appetizers and she just put it in with the order as a side dish. My sister-in-law had to ask her for a steak knife (she ordered steak..hello!). Waitress never came around to ask how things were. When we were just about done with our main courses, the bus boys almost took a plate out from under the person eating off it. The sangria was so/so. It's not what it used to be. Next time, I am going to Sofrito's....I'll get the same order, better food and service!

Sorry Cabana.

• Pros: Shrimp Al Ajillo is still good
• Cons: Waitress service not up to par; Sangria tastes more like juice

07/28/08

do not go unless you are planning on dinner....

by raviolirinaldi

I was out in Forest Hills visiting friends - after dinner we decided to get drinks at Cabana. I had been to the one in Midtown east and had a bad experience there (my friend's birthday party reservation was told that they couldn't accommodate us after she had it reserved for a month) so I decided to not go in with any bias.

The 4 of us found a spot at the very busy bar and ordered drinks (they were ok & moderately priced) My friend went up to the hostess and asked her if we could be placed on a list for a table - she said yes. My friend also told her that we would just be having drinks and she said it wasn't a problem. 30 minutes later, the hostess took us to our table. Our waiter came with menus and we told him we were only drinking. The waiter actually crossed his arms and said THIS TABLE IS ONLY FOR PEOPLE EATING DINNER and stormed off to the hostess. My friend went up to the hostess to clear the problem and the hostess denied ever telling us we could sit at a table for drinks. I could not believe what I was hearing! We were planning on spending quite a bit of money on alcohol and they had the audacity to tell us we couldn't sit there unless we ate. This all would have been avoided if the hostess was paying attention!

Long story short, our drinks were not finished yet and there wasn't any room at the bar, so the manager told us we could sit at the table to finish our drinks. The waiter actually had the nerve to stand behind the table with his arms crossed and stare at us, waiting for us to finish. He did this until the manager came out and told him to knock it off. I have worked in the hospitality service and could not believe the attitude we received. Several couples saw what happened and left to go somewhere else. As did we - we went to the new wine bar down the street - BONFIRE and had a great night and great service!!

Next time you're in FH for the evening, do not come here -- spend your money elsewhere!

• Pros: ok prices
• Cons: terrible drinks, horrible service - bartenders, waiters, and hostesses

08/05/07

It is just Ok......

by anaismia

I have eaten here a few times ( in a span of 3 years) due to hunger, convenience, friends etc.... I do not get it. People wait for a long time to eat here, why? Clearly people just will eat anything and be impressed. The food here is just ok. That's all it is. It is overly seasoned with a bunch of sazon goya and sold as Latin food. GO TO JACKSON HEIGHTS...EAT AND BE MERRY. You will know what real Latin food taste like and you will see how fakey latin the food is here!