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.
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Times Square's Cheap Cuban Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean right in the heart of Midtown with our guide to the best affordable Cuban and Spanish dining near Times Square. This collection features local favorites like Margon and Tina's Cuban, alongside the beloved stuffed pastries of Empanada Mama and the reliable, hearty plates found at Sophie's Cuban Cuisine. Whether you are looking for a quick counter-service lunch or a filling sit-down dinner, these spots offer a delicious and budget-friendly alternative to the typical tourist fare.
12 restaurants in Best Cheap Cuban Restaurants in Times Square | Cheap 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.
