- Enjoy a taste of Cuba in the West New York/New Jersey area.flag of cuba image by Grigory Kubatyan from Fotolia.com
The West New York/New Jersey area has a large population of Cuban immigrants. With its colorful cuisine and tropical flavor, authentic Cuban fare has become very popular here, giving rise to a variety of Cuban and Latin-Cuban fusion restaurants. - Azucar Cuban Cuisine & Cigars is a traditional Cuban restaurant in Jersey City. Cuban-style appetizers include fried plantains, sausages off the grill, tamales, deep fried sardines and lightly battered cod strips. Authentic entrees include meat, chicken and seafood options. Try for example the chicken breast marinated in lime juice; "Ropa Vieja"--shredded beef simmered with tomatoes and spices--or the Spanish-influenced "Gambas al Ajillo," featuring jumbo shrimp cooked in a spicy garlic wine sauce. Desserts and cocktails are also available, along with a selection of over 20 cigars.
Azucar Cuban Cuisine & Cigars
495 Washington Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ 07310
201-222-0090
azucarcubancuisine.com - Calle Ocho is an upscale, contemporary Cuban and Latino restaurant located in Manhattan's Upper West Side. The building is decked out with glazed terra cotta and vibrant colors with a touch of tropical decor, creating the feel of a sophisticated Caribbean cafe. The menu includes such Cuban classics as "Vaca Frita" (fried flank steak with onions and spices) and pork platters. Additional selections include empanadas and arepas (Colombian sweetbread), a list of ceviches, duck two ways, wild mushroom paella as well as seared tilapia and an array of additional seafood options. The drink menu features tropical drinks such as daiquiris, mojitos and pisco sour in addition to a selection of Caribbean rums and international wines.
Calle Ocho
446 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10024
212-873-5025
calleochonyc.com - Cuba Restaurant is in Manhattan's West Village. In addition to an authentic Cuban menu, this venue provides live salsa music and Cuban bands on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The dining area has a romantic air with dim lighting and an upscale, slightly tropical decor. Menu specialties include stuffed potatoes, black bean soup, paellas, plantain-encrusted snapper, roasted pork with yucca as well as the ceviche of the day. Choose between flan, coconut sponge cake and ice cream for dessert. Cigars are rolled on-site five days a week by experienced Cuban roller Jose Martinez; each guest receives a complimentary cigar with his visit.
Cuba Restaurant
222 thompson street
New York, NY 10012
212-420-7878
cubanyc.com - My Cuban Rose is an authentic, family-owned Cuban restaurant in Kenilworth, just west of Newark. The restaurant is a cozy spot with a touch of class, serving up traditional Cuban fare like whole red snapper, yucca fries and Cuban sandwiches (ham, pork, cheese, mustard, pickles). If you're new to Cuban food, try out the Guantanamera sampler, which includes pork tamales, beef empanadas, ham croquettes, garlic shrimp, plantain chips and fried cassava. Homemade desserts include flan and rice pudding. My Cuban Rose also offers catering and hand-rolled cigars.
My Cuban Rose
625 N Michigan Ave
Kenilworth, NJ 07033-1082
908-687-2266
mycubanrose.com
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