Cuban Restaurants

Café Habana

Created by artist and restaurateur Sean Meenan, Café Habana and the Habana Outpost eateries were built on the principles of great food, great fun, and social responsibility. Our mission is to show respect for the community, the environment, and the arts in a setting that is always fun and accessible. With forward-thinking design and business practices we have created a space where neighbors can gather around a great meal, learn, and create.

Recommended by Josh Hadar

La Taza de Oro

La Taza de Oro is a long standing neighborhood joint in Chelsea serving traditional counter style Spanish food. It's an inexpensive dine-out option with quality food and delicious coffee that's supposedly frequented by Benecio Del Torro.

Recommended by Nini Ordoubadi

Paladar

Paladar is a Pan-Latino restaurant serving high quality food and drink at affordable prices. The relaxed and friendly, "funky but chic" atmosphere is reflective of the neighborhood -- a place where the old and the new Lower East Side are simpatico...

Recommended by Johnny Iuzzini

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