Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are La Caridad 72, La Lonchera and Margon, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best cuban restaurants in Manhattan. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated cuban dining.
Manhattan's Premier Cuban Destinations
Manhattan’s culinary landscape is home to an incredible array of Cuban eateries that bring the soulful flavors of the Caribbean right to the heart of the city. This curated selection highlights everything from upscale dining rooms to casual lunch counters where traditional Cuban staples meet Spanish, Mexican, and even Chinese-fusion influences. Whether you are seeking the lively atmosphere of Victor’s Café or a quick, flavorful bite at Margon, these destinations showcase the rich diversity and vibrant spirit of the island's heritage across the borough.
30 restaurants in Best Cuban Restaurants in Manhattan | Top Rated Cuban Food
- La Caridad 72 · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- La Lonchera · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Margon · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Mela's · rated 4.6/5: Indian.
- Son Cubano · rated 4.5/5: 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.
- Amor Cubano · rated 4.4/5: Spanish.
- 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.
- La Dinastia · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Flor de Mayo Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Calle Dao Chelsea · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Madera Cuban Grill · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Tina's Cuban Cuisine · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Midtown West · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Union Square · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Lenox Hill · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Bryant Park · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - Murray Hill · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Havana Heights · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- El Chevere · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- 4 Brothers Food Market And Deli · rated 3.8/5: American.
- Guantanamera: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine: Spanish.
- Tina's Cuban Cuisine: Spanish.
- Sophie's Cuban Cuisine: Cuban.
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.
