Guantanamera

4.6

2112 Reviews

$30 and under

Cuban

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

23:00

Booked 21 times today

Good for groups
Great for live music
Neighbourhood gem

Guantanamera is an instant escape from Midtown Manhattan to chic Old Havana.

Guantanamera is a friendly, fun, vibrant Cuban restaurant featuring traditional Cuban fare, magnificent mojitos, complimentary hand-rolled cigars, & Live Cuban music. As indelibly Cuban as the classic love song that bestowed its name, Guantanamera, captures the essence of Old Havana with its exotic décor featuring exposed brick, candle-lit tables, rattan-covered ceiling fans, and hand-painted folkloric murals.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(212) 262-5354
Website
http://guantanamerany.com/nyc.html
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
939 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Area
Midtown West
Cross Street
Between 55th and 56th Streets
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
A,C,B,D,1 at 59th St/Columbus Circle, N,R,Q,W at 57th St
Entertainment
Live Cuban music, Rumba, Mambo
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Bocadito De Pollo
Grilled marinated chicken breast
Sandwich Español
Serrano ham, manchego cheese, tomato, garlic and spanish olive oil
Sandwich De Pernil
Roast pork sandwich with lettuce
Pan Con Bistec
Traditional cuban steak sandwich
Sandwich Cubano
Classic pressed cuban sandwich of roast pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard
Pollo Aljibe
Boneless chicken breast marinated in citrus sauce topped with watercress, avocado, tomatoes and scallions
Arroz Con Pollo Criollo
Yellow rice with shredded chicken, mixed peppers, carrots and peas
Picadillo a La Habanera
Ground beef, green olives, raisins, peppers, avocado topped with a sunny-side up egg
Vaca Frita
Pan-seared shredded skirt steak with fresh mojo, onions, parsley and lime
Ropa Vieja
Shredded skirt steak braised in garlic sauce of fresh tomatoes, sliced onions and mixed peppers nested in a tropical plantain basket
Tilapia Bayamo
Tilapia filet sautéed in white wine with onions, capers, anchovies and tomato sauce

Desserts

Flan De Leche
Traditional cuban caramel custard
Sorbete Del Dia

What 2,112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Guantanamera offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and a "magical vibe." Enjoy authentic Cuban cuisine, including favorites like ropa vieja and lechon asado. The live music creates a lively atmosphere, perfect for a fun night out. While it can get loud, the friendly staff and delicious mojitos ensure a memorable visit.

2,112 Reviews

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Danielle
VIP
New York City
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal was delicious - from drinks (classic Mojito) through appetizers (garlic shrimp and chicken soup) to entrées (salmon and lechón asado) and dessert (coconut sorbet). The service was stellar and we even enjoyed a pleasant conversation with the couple dining next to us. A perfect evening!
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Joseph
Orlando
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fantastic restaurant. Met the owner (Patrick) who has the warmest and friendly personality The food is simply excellent. Portion size great. Quality superb. Patrick takes time to visit and talk with his customers and shows a genuine interest in seeing to his guests needs and comfort. He will get a 5 star Yelp revue. Should any of you visit NYC. You must stop and dine here. The service is of high focus to customers and our table of six received the finest of service and customer service All this when every table and seat was at full capacity Do yourself a favor. Go and dine at Guantanamera. .
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Marcos
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good cross section of traditional Cuban dishes. ………,,,,.
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Debbie
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and live music was amazing! Had the churrasco and boiled yuca. Will come again!
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Laura
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good and the live music was a lot of fun. Our server was very attentive. All of the staff were pleasant and seemed invested in assuring guests were enjoying the evening.
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Joey
VIP
New York City
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a holiday dinner with family and the whole experience was very good. The food has delicious. Everything that was ordered came out hot and perfect. the service was great. They had live music and that was also very good. Highly recommended for Cuban food.
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Judy
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food- we ordered the chicken with garlic sauce, chicken guantanamera, plantain stuffed shrimp and the sea bass. Everybody enjoyed their order, the sea bass was awesome!
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Caroline
VIP
Las Vegas
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a bit loud but the food and drinks were very good
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Tiana
VIP
Atlantic City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The space is small and a bit tight however the music, drinks and food was wonderful.
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Tony
VIP
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
They were running late due to some squatters. They offered us drinks to compensate. Food was awesome.
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FAQs

Guantanamera offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 262-5354.

Guantanamera is rated 4.6 stars by 2112 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

23:00

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

939 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 55th and 56th Streets
Area
Midtown West
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
A,C,B,D,1 at 59th St/Columbus Circle, N,R,Q,W at 57th St
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Live Cuban music, Rumba, Mambo
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://guantanamerany.com/nyc.html
Phone number
(212) 262-5354

Guantanamera

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Ropa Vieja

Vaca Frita

Lechon Asado

Menu

Appetizer

Ensalada De La Casa

Soup of the Day

Papas Rellenas

Empanadas

Entrees

Bocadito De Pollo

Sandwich Español

Sandwich De Pernil

Pan Con Bistec

Sandwich Cubano

Pollo Aljibe

Arroz Con Pollo Criollo

Picadillo a La Habanera

Vaca Frita

Ropa Vieja

Tilapia Bayamo

Desserts

Flan De Leche

Sorbete Del Dia

What 2,112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Guantanamera offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Guantanamera restaurant rated?

Is Guantanamera currently accepting bookings?

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Additional information