Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Margon, Guantanamera and Tina's Cuban, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 9 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable cuban restaurants in Times Square. Great cuban food that fits your budget.
Times Square's Affordable Cuban Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean tucked away in the heart of Times Square with this collection of affordable and authentic eateries. These local favorites range from the traditional Spanish and Cuban comfort foods at Margon and Guantanamera to the inventive Chino-Latino fusion found at Calle Dao Bryant Park. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine or sharing plates at Havana Central and Empanada Mama, you will find a diverse array of soulful dishes that bring island warmth to Midtown.
12 restaurants in Best Affordable Cuban Restaurants in Times Square | Affordable Cuban Food
- Margon · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Guantanamera · rated 4.5/5: Cuban.
- Tina's Cuban · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Victor’s Café · rated 4.4/5: Cuban.
- Calle Dao Bryant Park · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Victor's Cafe Cuban Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Havana Central Times Square · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Empanada Mama Hell’s Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Midtown West · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Bryant Park · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Murray Hill · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Guantanamera: Spanish.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
