Diners' Choice: Cuban restaurants in New Jersey

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Updated November 05, 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Cuban cuisine in New Jersey? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

1958 Cuban Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (1261)

$31 to $50

Cuban

Westfield

About the restaurant

Luis and Sofi Perez want to take you to Cuba. No packing. No plane required. No long journey. Just drive to 301 South Avenue West in Westfield, close your eyes, listen and inhale.
There is Cuban music, Cuban art and scenes of Cuba on the walls. And you can smell the results of culinary work of our authentic Cuban kitchen.
Welcome to 1958 Cuban Cuisine!!

Top review

Gregg

Dined on Oct 27, 2026

The service was great. The owner came over and said hello. The food was excellent. Overall great experience

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Popular dish

Empanadas de Ropa Vieja

Rumba Cubana - Haledon

4.9

4.9 (51)

$30 and under

Cuban

North Haledon

About the restaurant

Rumba Cubana - Haledon offers a truly elevated Cuban dining experience, where authentic flavors meet modern creativity. Guests enjoy show-stopping cocktails , beautiful food presentations , and a vibrant yet elegant atmosphere you wont find anywhere else. It’s Cuba reimagined : bold , fun and unforgettable .

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Leo

Dined on Oct 27, 2026

I'm absolutely delighted with this restaurant! This is the first time I've visited it with my partner on our anniversary 10/27 & we fell in love with the place. This place is a 10/10 the staff treated us wonderfully ALL of them, including the manager and our waiter Christian! The food 100/10! Definitely we will return!!

Rumba Cubana - Jersey City

4.8

4.8 (179)

$30 and under

Cuban

Jersey City

About the restaurant

Rumba Cubana is a showcase of our culture to the world. We strive for an unforgettable experience. Cuban music surrounds you when you walk into any of our restaurants. As you eat, the experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you are on vacation or looking for a vacation from everyday life. We, the owners of Rumba Cubana, would like to invite you to our restaurants! Nos vemos pronto!

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Shihed

Dined 1 day ago

Great environment very comfortable and drinks are very strong and not over powering

Rumba Cubana - Rochelle Park

4.8

4.8 (110)

$30 and under

Cuban

Rochelle Park

About the restaurant

Rumba Cubana will transport you from New Jersey to Havana without the need of a passport. The experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you are on vacation ,or looking for a vacation from your everyday life. Open for lunch and dinner everyday. Our lunch specials are very well known !! Rumba Cubana has a unique & casual seating. We are family oriented and romantic. Our menu includes the most delicious and authentic dishes in the Cuban cuisine.

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Mercedes

Dined on Oct 24, 2026

Staff was very nice. Our server was attentive and helpful.

Rumba Cubana - Guttenberg

4.7

4.7 (228)

$30 and under

Cuban

West New York

About the restaurant

Rumba Cubana will transport you from New Jersey to Havana without the need of a passport. The experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you are on vacation ,or looking for a vacation from your everyday life. Open for lunch and dinner everyday. Our lunch specials are very well known !! Rumba Cubana has a unique & casual setting. We are family oriented and romantic. Our menu includes the most delicious and authentic dishes in the Cuban and Caribbean cuisine. Enjoy the New York city view while dinning in our terrace and why not having a blast at our lounge.

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Dined 5 days ago

I’ve been a loyal customer at Rumba Cubana since they opened their first restaurant in North Bergen. Always loved the food and service, but this Gutenberg location is simply Amazing!! The food, the ambiance, the live music and the service was amazing.

Rumba Cubana - Clifton

4.7

4.7 (40)

$30 and under

Cuban

Clifton

About the restaurant

Rumba Cubana will transport you from New Jersey to Havana without the need of a passport. The experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you are on vacation ,or looking for a vacation from your everyday life.
Open for lunch and dinner everyday. Our lunch specials are very well known !!
Rumba Cubana has a unique & casual seating. We are family oriented and romantic. Our menu includes the most delicious and authentic dishes in the Cuban cuisine.

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FrankGold

Dined on Oct 21, 2026

Always a good meal and service at Rumba Cubana. Food is reasonably priced as well.

Esquina Latina Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

4.7 (956)

$30 and under

Cuban

New Brunswick

About the restaurant

Serafin Sarduy brings fun to New Brunswick with the fusion of Cuban and Latin cuisine. Esquina Latina offers a chiq restaurant and lounge atmosphere known for their tapas and authentic Sangrias. Weekend entertainement with live bands and late night dj's. Eat Drink Dance.

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Doug

Dined on Oct 24, 2026

This was our first time visiting Esquina Latina and we were very pleased. We stopped in for drinks and tapas prior to seeing a show at The State Theater. We were seated promptly and our server stopped by the table with the menus within seconds. We ordered Sangria and several Tapas. The drinks came quickly and were very good. A few minutes later, the 3 tapas we ordered had arrived. Everything was hot and extremely tasty. We really enjoyed the Tostones Rellenos with Ropa Vieja...so much we got a 2nd order to go. The Croquetas with ham and the Camerones al Ajilo were equally as good!! We will definitely visit again for the entrees and highly recommend Esquinas Latina.

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Atlantic City

4.7

4.7 (2429)

$31 to $50

Cuban

Atlantic City

About the restaurant

Escape to Havana for dinner, happy hour, weekend brunch and late night dancing at Cuba Libre in The Tropicana! Indulge in classic and contemporary Cuban cuisine, award-winning mojitos, and an extensive rum selection in our lively Old Havana setting. Elevate your next celebration with a jumbo Havana Banana Split served with flair! Every weekend, the party continues after dinner with a lively DJ dance party and VIP Bottle Service. Explore our private event spaces and customizable menus for unique celebrations.

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NickGold

Dined on Oct 29, 2026

Food,service and atmosphere was fantastic.We definitely will be back in the future. And will recommend this restaurant to all of our friends

Sangria Cuba + Spain

4.6

4.6 (368)

$30 and under

Cuban

Mahwah

About the restaurant

Sangria - The Flavors of Cuba and Spain

Sangra brings together the vibrant flavors and traditions of Cuba and Spain in the heart of Mahwah, New Jersey.

For over a decade, Sangria has been known for Spanish-inspired dining, warm hospitality, and a lively neighborhood atmosphere. Today, we're beginning an exciting new chapter-combining the Spanish dishes our guests have enjoyed for years with the bold, comforting flavors of Cuban cuisine.

Our menu is designed for sharing and exploring, from traditional Spanish tapas and house specialties to Cuban-inspired favorites, all prepared with fresh ingredients and plenty of flavor. Pair your meal with one of our signature sangrias, cocktail, or a bottle of wine.

Whether you're joining us for a dinner for two, gathering with family and friends, or celebrating a special occasion, our goal is simple: great food, great hospitality, and an experience that makes you want to come back.

Two cultures. One Table. Welcome to Sangria

Top review

MARKGold

Dined on Oct 30, 2026

Vibrant restaurant with authentic Spanish/Cuba cuisine, full bar and many great entrees from which to choose. Large selection of tapas, we split the seafood/avocado salad and the stuffed figs wrapped in bacon (delicious) as well as the main course seafood/paella. Paella was well prepared and filled with shrimp, calimari, scallops and mussels. Plenty to share, and churros for dessert. Their Sangria drinks also a nice plus that pair well with this food. Highly recommend. Very casual and tonight pretty noisy but that is true for many restaurants in Bergen county NJ.

Son Cubano

4.7

4.7 (2709)

$31 to $50

Cuban

West New York

About the restaurant

Our restaurant, Son Cubano is dedicated to a continued exploration of Cuban heritage, art, music, flavors and traditions. The open-air setting, vintage décor, live music, and spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline along with a complete menu of modern Cuban influenced dishes and traditional favorites leave a lasting impression.

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Melisa

Dined 6 days ago

Always a pleasure. Service was wonderful, views were amazing, and ambiance was great.

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Experience

Son Cubano Presents: THROWBACK BRUNCH PARTY

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