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1. JC

   JonathanC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Small but inviting. Good music, good specials. Fantastic food.

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2. HC

   HeatherC

   New York Area

   49 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   49 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Love this restaurant and the staff. Food is best Cuban in NYC

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   Feather

   Raleigh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   THe staff were very attentive to our requests. Very nice ambience. Food was great. Music very nice.

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4. CB

   CalvinB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 26, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food and the live performance was great throughout the meal!

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5. J

   Juan

   New York Area

   39 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   A great stop every time we visto the city. Good food festive environment and outstanding service.

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6. B

   Bshells

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Everything we had was delicious. The mojitos, empanadas, skirt steak, shrimp and spinach.

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7. C

   Cathy

   Los Angeles

   21 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on November 21, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   They accommodated a large group of us with relatively short notice. Service was excellent as was the live music. Food very good too. A fun night out.

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8. LH

   LiongoHammer

   New York Area

   40 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on November 19, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Great time had here. The atmosphere very noisy and energetic. Not a place for quiet conversations. We started with the Tostones Rellenos and Calamares Fritos. These starters were fabulous. My companion had Lechon Asado as her entrée. I chose the Salmon Bayamo. We both enjoyed our entrees and plan to return to this wonderful restaurant.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 18, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   With the loud and boisterous crowd, it is not the place for intimate conversation. However, the place is great! The manager was friendly and checked to see if everything was okay several times. Her smile alone can light up a room! The atmosphere was friendly and uplifting . And, the food! The Latin/Spanish cuisine was outstanding. This is not Mexican food, y’all. My husband had paella, and I had suckling pig. Delicious!

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10. KP

    KevinP

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Took my wife here for our anniversary on a Thursday night at 630pm. The music was upbeat and pretty loud during dinner prepping us for the live music which started at 830pm. If you are looking for a true supper club, with good Cuban food and space between the tables to dance after your meal, this is your place. They even have a downstairs party room which can be rented out for a small gathering at reasonable prices. Waitstaff was always ready to serve, often refilling our sangria glasses from the pitcher we ordered.

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11. LR

    LarryR

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food is outstanding, served quickly. Staff answers questions about choices. Drinks were great. In 11 trips to NYC, its 11 for 11. Its a must have.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The atmosphere was amazing, the food was fantastic and the drinks were made to make you feel good! My partner and I rate it a 10/10.

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13. A

    Annnn

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Very friendly and the food was good. We had Ropa Vieja and Mojitos, both very good. The restaurant is very lively and my only complaint was that it is a little too noisy. They have a small stage for a band, though we did not hear one when we were there. I am sure it would be enjoyable music but if you are looking for a place to have a dinner conversation, ask if there will be entertainment.

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14. VG

    VelkyG

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Food is good; reasonable prices; good location; good friendly service

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15. SW

    ScottW

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a great find. Amazing Cuban food and the best mojitos. Went for lunch on a Friday and it was very quiet.

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    frequentdiner

    New York Area

    486 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    486 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Huge, delicious portion of paella marinara. Rapid service. Expect to shout, as noise level verges on the unbearable. Next time we'll come later to hear live music.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience3

    La comida estaba horrible malisima y cara yo soy cubana y creanme que es el peor restaurante de Manhattan

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18. CJ

    ChrisJ

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful people, great food!

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19. JH

    JoeH

    San Antonio

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, great music and lots of smiles

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20. JD

    JeffD

    Houston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Energetic, lively, fun. The food is amazing with live entertainment and dancing.

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    operafansri

    New York Area

    118 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Haven’t been since I retired 10 years ago. Still fabulous food, service, ambiance,! Can’t wait to go again. Great to go with friends. We went for lunch, but heard dinner is great also with music and dancing. Really fun place with excellent good!!!

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22. AM

    AnnaMariaM

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    My party of 3 requested the outdoor seating because it was less crowded. However it s located flush to the bike lane and the servers had to dodge overspending bikers and delivery professionals at their own discretion. Perhaps this is why our orders took so long to arrive. A couple of the orders were incorrect. This is a repeat visit to Guantanamera; the servers seem to be actors-in-training and all have entertainment skills. Our host on our visit did a really bizarre trick with the wine. A taste was poured into the glass, and then, the glass was laid on its side while the wine leaked out onto the paper table cloth. The table cloth was immediately removed by another server. Hilarious.

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23. DO

    DanaO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Excellent food and atmosphere. Service was a little slow; they never came to refill our water.

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24. NA

    NoelA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Great food, drinks, and music. Live band was very good.

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    miriama

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    food is very good and nicely presented. Very reasonable prices.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, fun decor, especially the Halloween decorations, attentive staff, and live Latin American music makes for a fun evening out. We loved everything about Guantanamera.

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27. JL

    JLDJR

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    We found the food to be very good but lacking traditional Cuban seasoning and lacking ANY salt! With the understanding that less salt may be better for many, some salt is required for authentic Cuban cuisine!!

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is one of the most authentic Cuban food restaurants we’ve ever been to in NYC. It was like a home cooked meal. We’re both Cuban, so we know how good Cuban food is supposed to taste. The service was outstanding and a great atmosphere. We liked it so much that we came back later that night for appetizers and to enjoy the live music. I left my credit card at the restaurant and Cassie the manager took it upon herself to mail it to me, because we live about 2 hours from the city. Overall, I give this restaurant a 20 out 10!!! Jose Cabello

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29. DR

    DemetriosR

    Montreal

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great cozy place, food was good and the Mojitos were very good. Was there on a night with live music which made the experience even more fun, and people and some staff would spontaneously start to dance. Great ambiance.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Visiting NYC and found it online - definitely NOT disappointed by food or atmosphere. Small but lively spot for good Cuban food if you’re close to Times Square.

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31. A

    Amelia

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We enjoyed our time at Guantanamera. The staff were all very friendly. We weren't too impressed by the croquettas but did enjoy the grilled calamari for an appetizer. For a main, I had the ropa vieja and it was absolutely delicious. Everyone else also loved their meals as well. The only real negative of the experience was that everyone felt the staff were skimpy with the water. Other than that, we would definitely recommend and would happily return in the future.

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32. IO

    IsolinaO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Completely the best dining experience! Excellent.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very friendly, attentive wait staff. Great drinks. Delicious food and interesting menu. Lively, festive atmosphere. Definitely going back. This was my first time and I’m so glad to find this gem!

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34. SA

    SANTO

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As Always.... Amazing. Worth the trip from Long Island.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Just great food and great experience

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The good was incredible. Service was good. And the band was super talented

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37. MK

    MarjK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and great atmosphere. Staff was very attentive.

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38. JW

    JonathanW

    Baltimore

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food was fantastic and the service was amazing. We ate outside so we had to contend with street noise, but it was a beautiful day. We also took advantage of Mojito Tuesday ($6 mojitos). We'll be back next time we're in NYC.

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39. RR

    RayR

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Very good, interesting Cuban fare. Good pre-theatre dining experience.

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40. AS

    AileenS

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Food was satisfactory - there on a Wednesday and they had a sangria special - we got many pitchers because they were delish and the price was right - my pork dish was super dry and some of the other dishes were not great either. One item was forgotten and when it came to the table, was not good - they must have rushed the preparation - the big issue at this restaurant is the volume of the music - got there before the band started playing but the music playing overhead was so loud, we asked to put the volume lower, which they did but not enough and once the band started playing the music was blasting and you couldn't talk or hear anyone talking -this issue has been reported by many reviewers but the restaurant doesn't seem to heed this information and make a change - couldn't wait to leave the restaurant so we could all talk and hear each other - will not return

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