Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mela's, Coppelia and Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Union Square, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 10 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable cuban restaurants in Union Square. Great cuban food that fits your budget.
Union Square's Affordable Cuban Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean and beyond with this curated selection of budget-friendly eateries centered around Manhattan's bustling Union Square. While traditional Cuban staples at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine and Tina's Cuban Cuisine anchor the collection, diners can also explore a diverse range of international influences including Indian dishes at Mela's, Spanish-inspired plates at Empanada Mama, and Chinese-Cuban fusion at Calle Dao. From the casual comfort of Coppelia to the festive energy of Favela Cubana, these spots offer a rich variety of culinary experiences that prove you do not have
10 restaurants in Best Affordable Cuban Restaurants in Union Square | Affordable Cuban Food
- Mela's · rated 4.6/5: Indian.
- Coppelia · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Union Square · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Calle Dao Downtown · rated 4.2/5: Chinese.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Tribeca · rated 3.7/5: Spanish.
- Favela Cubana: Spanish.
- Tina's Cuban Cuisine: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine: Cuban.
- Empanada Mama: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine: 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.
