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Pilar Cuban Eatery

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Cuban Restaurant and Bakery$$$$

Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

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Pilar Cuban Eatery

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Matt LeMayJanuary 10, 2016
The breakfast sandwich is a unique gem in a city full of excellent breakfast sandwiches. Churros and beef empanadas are top notch. Hard to go wrong here, really.
LilyMarch 26, 2019
NYT Hungry City (3/2019): "Cubano, Porkinator, and Media Noche sandwiches; picadillo empanada; ham croquette; guava cheese pie; pastelitos; mango batido; café con leche especial."
Serious EatsNovember 3, 2011
Grilled Cheese and Plantain: A heaping mound of shredded cheddar and Gruyère melted into an oozy pool kept in check by butter-soaked grain bread, and the soft fried plantains added sweetness and heft. Read more
Valerie SSeptember 16, 2019
Lovely interior feels like you’re in the Caribbean. Food (including brunch and dinner) never disappoints. Always fresh, flavorful, and colorful.
Christina XuJanuary 9, 2016
Been here 25+ times
The chorizo served here is housemade by the owner, Ricardo, based on the version he used to bring back from his family in Spain.
marcy stoneAugust 9, 2013
Been here 10+ times
. Cant go wrong with the pork, tortilla but they truly have the BEST grilled cheese on the planet!!. The bread is nutty, cheese delicious and plantains inside a melding of texture and flavor
Stephanie PereiraMay 28, 2016
Veggie plate is vegan / vegetarian and includes black beans, rice, sweet plantains, fried yuca, tomato, and avocado. It's heaven. The air conditioning is pretty stellar as well.
Adam KDecember 4, 2020
Been here 5+ times
If I'm not eating the Cubano sandwich, I'm dreaming about it. Always get some croquettes too. Can't go wrong here.
ᴡ YoungSeptember 2, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Th hippest place in bed-stuy. Chill and cozy, nice drinks (white sangria) and great food! Never get tired of hanging here try different drinks and food.
Pilar Cuban EateryFebruary 25, 2015
We have recently moved to a much larger location nearby, with more seats and a larger kitchen... which means much more delicious Cuban Comfort Food. Visit our mini-Havana!!
Juliana ArdilaNovember 4, 2015
Yummy! And a beautiful place too. They could work their design of the menu by that's just me!
Francesca CastelliOctober 21, 2014
Get the roast pork with rice beans and to stones, and then a nice Cuban coffee to seal the meal. My fiancé is Cuban and loves this place to get his fix of Cuban food
Ayse DibekMarch 4, 2016
The grilled cheese sandwich was AMAZING, super yum!
Terri RJanuary 23, 2015
Been here 5+ times
They're moving to a new location on 1/25/15 I think. I walked by and the sign said Greene and Bedford. I love the cortaditos and the ropa vieja.
Samara S.August 4, 2015
Try the grilled cheese and steak sandwich! Both are delicious. The coffee is really good too.
Sonja BojkoJuly 7, 2018
What a great place to be. The food is delicious and the staff friendly.
Emily WilsonApril 4, 2016
Super cute neighborhood spot for Cuban food. The vibe is very Miami and the cubano is great, especially if you're hungover.
M GonzalezJanuary 13, 2019
Café con leche is the perfect drink for a cold winter winter day
Princess FilmzMarch 27, 2016
Empanadas, cuban burger, veggie plate, monitor and music
Gary ChouJanuary 9, 2016
Breakfast sandwich is great!!
7th.ListJanuary 14, 2012
Try: Pilar Grilled Cheese - Fried plantains, cheddar and Gruyère cheese, with an espresso-mustard on multi-grain bread, Spicy Chicken - Mango Wrap Rotisserie chicken, field greens, in a Sriracha–mayo Read more
Stephanie PereiraAugust 20, 2017
Vegan friends rejoice, plenty of options here for you along traditional meaty classics.
The Corcoran GroupApril 11, 2011
Informal and small eatery serving up the best Pressed Cuban Sandwiches and Pernil - also try the Elena Ruth and finish it off with a slice of Key Lime Pie.
Leemor YuravlivkerDecember 14, 2019
Good food, yucca fries and grilled cheese sandwich. Disappointed with the mojito though
Sarah SpagnoloMarch 2, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Seafood risotto was delicious but too small to share. We happily ordered a carafe of the Malbec. A typical bottle is 4.5 glasses, but the carafe is closer to 5.5. Shrimp entree is super garlic-y.
Christina XuJanuary 9, 2017
Been here 25+ times
Pilar now has "Cuban nachos" at dinner and they are sublime in either pork or vegetarian form
marcy stoneMarch 13, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Everything is delicious. Some faves are the Perino, avocado salad, fantastic tortilla. Easy going atmosphere and kid friendly to boot.
RenéNovember 2, 2019
Highly recommend the breakfast and cream cheese pastries! I’ll be back for flan.
Alicia MejiaSeptember 16, 2018
These tostones were okay. For entree I had some good ropa vieja. My tinto de verano sangria wasn’t the best. They can definitely improve in service. Having just two girls for many tables isn’t good.
tricia wangFebruary 10, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Must try: crack grilled cheese sandwich and the potato leek croquettes are the best! Ricardo's soups are the besssssst! Paella on Friday is amazing!!!!
Molly TNovember 26, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The crack grilled cheese is one of the best in Brooklyn. Fried plantains, cheddar & gruyere. I dream about this GC.
Jack HoflandDecember 7, 2018
Fantastic food and atmosphere. Loved it. Flan is amazing
Jana HarrisonJuly 5, 2017
The food is interesting, and they have a great cider list.
Kimmie OhhNovember 17, 2019
The Cuban mocha latte & the café con leche are good for colder days.
nikkiNovember 24, 2016
guava anything and key lime pie are killer. never forget the maduros!
amNewYorkOctober 5, 2011
“Pilar” was the name of the boat Hemingway owned while in Havana – and it just so happens the boat was built in Brooklyn (c. 1936). Check out the daily specials.
Martin BringmannApril 24, 2018
Had a great Cuban sandwich. Suuuuper yummy. And those plantane chips are 💣
Marcella FrancoMarch 7, 2016
For brunch: Boliche / For dinner: Picadillo + Croquetas. Hot servers 👌🏼
Guillaume FlandreJanuary 15, 2016
Great Cuban place, get the kalimotxo and the arroz con pollo
Caron ShJune 15, 2022
Plantain Grilled Cheese 👌
Stewart CampbellAugust 24, 2018
Thought this was one of the better restaurants in the neighborhood, good Cuban staples
Nick MoloneySeptember 30, 2018
The nachos are amazing. Love their hot sauce too
J StandeferMay 11, 2015
NOT CHEAP, I repeat, not cheap. But if you can swing it: grilled shrimp and grilled cheese sandwiches are where it's at. Sangria did not have alcohol in it.
Saarim ZamanMarch 29, 2016
Grilled cheese is definitely the move here, douse it in hot sauuce
Bryan VargasAugust 26, 2011
Been here 25+ times
A truly kick ass Cuban sandwich. Also the paella on Fridays is unreal.
Von FedoroffJuly 20, 2013
Best black beans and rice I've had in NYC. Will def be coming back often...
Nick MoloneyJanuary 4, 2020
The ropa vieja was a must try. The sauce was heavenly
Charlie KaplanJune 23, 2013
You're not going to do better than this. Stop looking. On a hot day the iced cafe con leche will have you hallucinating.
Chris GayomaliDecember 13, 2015
The white bean soup and the grilled cheese were killer
Argelys OriachJanuary 11, 2016
Amazing! Try the nachos and camarones enchilados.

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