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(Now Closed)Cuban Restaurant and Bakery$$$$
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
Has a stamp of approval from Serious Eats and The Corcoran Group
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Matt LeMayJanuary 10, 2016The 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, 2019NYT 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, 2011Grilled 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, 2019Lovely interior feels like you’re in the Caribbean. Food (including brunch and dinner) never disappoints. Always fresh, flavorful, and colorful.
The chorizo served here is housemade by the owner, Ricardo, based on the version he used to bring back from his family in Spain.
. 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, 2016Veggie 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.
If I'm not eating the Cubano sandwich, I'm dreaming about it. Always get some croquettes too. Can't go wrong here.
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.
Francesca CastelliOctober 21, 2014Get 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
Pilar Cuban EateryFebruary 25, 2015We 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, 2015Yummy! And a beautiful place too. They could work their design of the menu by that's just me!
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, 2015Try the grilled cheese and steak sandwich! Both are delicious. The coffee is really good too.
Emily WilsonApril 4, 2016Super cute neighborhood spot for Cuban food. The vibe is very Miami and the cubano is great, especially if you're hungover.
The Corcoran GroupApril 11, 2011Informal 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.- Stephanie PereiraAugust 20, 2017Vegan friends rejoice, plenty of options here for you along traditional meaty classics.
- Leemor YuravlivkerDecember 14, 2019Good food, yucca fries and grilled cheese sandwich. Disappointed with the mojito though
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.- Pilar now has "Cuban nachos" at dinner and they are sublime in either pork or vegetarian form
- Everything is delicious. Some faves are the Perino, avocado salad, fantastic tortilla. Easy going atmosphere and kid friendly to boot.
RenéNovember 2, 2019Highly recommend the breakfast and cream cheese pastries! I’ll be back for flan.
Alicia MejiaSeptember 16, 2018These 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.
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!!!!
The crack grilled cheese is one of the best in Brooklyn. Fried plantains, cheddar & gruyere. I dream about this GC.
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, 2018Had a great Cuban sandwich. Suuuuper yummy. And those plantane chips are 💣
Stewart CampbellAugust 24, 2018Thought this was one of the better restaurants in the neighborhood, good Cuban staples
J StandeferMay 11, 2015NOT 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.
A truly kick ass Cuban sandwich. Also the paella on Fridays is unreal.
Von FedoroffJuly 20, 2013Best black beans and rice I've had in NYC. Will def be coming back often...
Charlie KaplanJune 23, 2013You're not going to do better than this. Stop looking. On a hot day the iced cafe con leche will have you hallucinating.
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Authentic Cuban Food, Modern Latin Cuisine, specializing in Classic Cuban Dishes, incorporating only traditional ingredients, imported Spanish spices, authentic Cuban bread, beautiful sun-lit space
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(718) 623-2822
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Dining Options
Bar Service, Delivery
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Cocktails
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"Outstanding pancakes, fluffy and sweet. Cafe con leche is delish, and all for truly reasonable prices. I love this place."
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The Corcoran Group - 7.0
"Local spot you only go here if you live here. But please do. You want to feel like your mom is in the kitchen come here. Small place with great cheap food. That awesome boriqua feel!"
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