La Isla Restaurant - Uptown

Name: La Isla Restaurant - Uptown
Address: 25 12th Street, Hoboken, NJ, United States, 07030
Telephone: (201) 659-6090
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

543 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cuban

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Havana meets Miami in Hoboken!
After nearly 20 years of local cult status and high critical acclaim at a tiny location in downtown Hoboken, La Isla has expanded into a brand new 100 seat space near the city’s uptown waterfront at the Maxwell Project.
With acclaimed Chef Owner Omar Giner at the helm in a state-of-the-art facility, the new restaurant aims to capture the character and charm of the original with the same sense of authenticity and high value in a setting that would be at home in South Beach.
The new restaurant also features a full bar with over fifty wines by the glass, a large selection of fine rums, original tropical drinks and a dynamic offering of craft beers and spirits.
Come and experience the warm heart of the Cuban people, the fast beat of our music and the surprising character of our cuisine!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

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Takeout

(201) 659-6090

Delivery

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin American, Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(201) 659-6090
Website
http://www.laislarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please go to our website for our offsite catering menu.
Private party facilities
See website for private party info.
Private party contact
Andy Montoya, General Manager: (201) 795-1310

Location
25 12th Street Hoboken, NJ 07030
Neighborhood
Hoboken
Cross street
12th st
Parking details
Three parking garages are available within a block of the restaurant. Please use the parking garage on Maxwell Lane next to the restaurant $5 for up to three hours with validation ticket provided by us.
Public transit
*Waterway ferry station within two blocks<br />*One block from public buses on Washington Street<br />*One mile from the Hoboken train station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

La Isla Brunch Bowl
vaca frita, rice, avocado, queso fresco, pico de gallo, fried eggs
Churrasco a Caballo
grilled skirt steak, onion, fried eggs, rice black beans
Omar's French Toast
strawberry-guava cream cheese, cinnamon batter, corn flakes-almond coating
Huevos Rancheros
two poached eggs, spicy tomato sauce, corn tortilla basket, black beans, side of rice
Crab Cakes Benedict
hollandaise sauce, home fries

Dessert

choose one

Flan de Maracuya
passion fruit flan
Amaretto Chocolate Cheese Cake
Chocolate Mousse
with cream of coffee
Tres Leches
three milk soaked sponge cake

Prix Fixe Mother's Day Dinner

$60 per person. Served from 4 to 9pm. $6 Mimosa, Belini & Bloody Mary all day!

Appetizer

choose one

Guacamole con Frutas
avocado, lime, tomato, pomegranate, pineapple, mango, plantain chips
Coctel Vuelve a la Isla
octopus, shrimp, lime, tomato, jalapeno, orange, yuzu, soda crackers
Croquetas de Ropa Vieja
paprika aioli
Taquitos de Atun
sushi grade tuna, soy, lime, cabbage, sesame, jalapeno

Main Course

choose one

Seafood Paella
saffron rice, shrimp, calamari, mussels, chorizo, piquillo peppers
Solomillo de Vaca
oven roasted fillet mignon, malbec-porto wine reduction, dried plums, malaga puree
Vieiras al Sartén
pan roasted diver sea scallops, corn, spelt berries, saffron-orange sauce
Mar y Tierra
grilled skirt steak, shrimp, tostones, arroz moro
Pescado Frito
fried whole branzino, tostones, mango salsa, avocado

Dessert

choose one

Flan de Maracuya
passion fruit flan
Amaretto Chocolate Cheese Cake
Chocolate Mousse
with cream of coffee
Tres Leches
three milk soaked sponge cake

What 543 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York / Tri-State Area
Cuban

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AntMc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
We visited La Isla on our first night in NJ - what a great start. Service was friendly and attentive, cocktails are good, some nice reds on the menu, and the food was delicious. We particularly enjoyed some of the appetizers (wings & vuelve a la isla), but the entrees were delicious too. The ambience was pretty energetic but very much added to the atmosphere.
AM
AmyM
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food & experience- we love La Isla!
LC
LindaC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience3
The people at the table next to us were obnoxious! I also didn’t like that they brought our salad and entrees at same time. Also, the dishes are too big for their small tables.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Went for Mother’s Day dinner and had an amazing experience, great location!
VA
VincentA
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly was a special experience for Mother's Day. HIGHLY recommended. Great food and great service.
DG
DonnaG
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic place with amazing food & great service! This is the place to do always!
M
Mozhan
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Appetizers and the main dishes were great. Unfortunately can't say the same for the desserts. Servers are friendly and polite. Overall a very nice experience.
MB
MatthewB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful perfect Mother’s Day experience all around!
C
Corky
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good value, good service and great value. Always a good time here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious! Looking forward to dining again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
The service was severely lacking. Our waiter took our order and never came back to check in on us. The food’s temperature was lukewarm and lacking flavor (short rib and grilled chicken). Only thing that was enjoyable were the mojitos, but overall this dinner not enjoyable.
LG
LGG7
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Good service! Love the details that this restaurant focuses on…like the fresh flowers they always put out. We live an hour away but worth the trip.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Unfortunately we did not dine at La Isla. After being seated we waited 15-20 minutes and no one came to our table. We left. Originally, we had a 2:30pm reservation but the restaurant called and asked if we could come earlier which we said “yes” - we were told to come at 1:30 because the kitchen was closing at 2pm and re-opening at 4pm for dinner. It really is unfair to rate them on food because we did not have any. Based on service alone I would rate them 1 star - I would have been ok had the waiter at least come to the table and introduce himself and let us know he would be back shortly but he never came.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our family Easter brunch at La Isla this past Sunday and absolutely love the ambiance and of course the food! La Isla is by far the best restaurant in Hoboken! A true must do!😍😋😋
DK
DanK
Los Angeles
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Return visit, food was excellent as always, large portions but the music noise level was too loud.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Ambience and music were great. Had an app and the salmon dish as recommended by the waitress - was amazing! Margaritas were great, as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great authentic Cuban food.
DM
DMeister
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food4service2ambience5
My dinner never came
AM
AsiaM
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great location, convenient to parking garage in a city notoriously known for lack of parking. I'll assume that they were understaffed the day we visited because our server was also the only bartender for the full restaurant, which meant our orders were slow to be placed and even slower to come out of the kitchen. We were there for an hour before we even ate. Otherwise our server/bartender was apologetic and made great mimosas and Bellini's while we waited. Food was fresh and delicious. Will be back to give them another try at service.
CS
ClaudiaSessa
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
My white sangria had a weird soap taste in it . My Moro was hard . Maybe it was raspado but that’s not what I wanted . We had reservations were seated immediately but waited 25 min before the server came over . This is the first time I’ve ever been disappointed there .
JS
JoeS
Philadelphia
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went out for our Anniversary. Great meal, great service!
JS
JaymesShel
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was authentically delicious
S
Sisters
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
One sandwich was very dry. The other was fine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience3
The food was cold and I had the worst tostones in my life. The people however are still friendly.
M
Matahiisophiedepokelrani
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Was really great just a bit too noisy it was hard to talk to each other But loved food amd service, we ll be back
MS
MissSonja
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the „Havana meets Miami” feel - really feels like a Mini vacation whenever we go there. Food is excellent, service too and the cocktails are delicious! Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great Dinner
B
Bys1126
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food: ample servings, delicious - except for my dessert. Service was excellent. Music was a little too loud for conversation. Would still recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife took me there for my birthday. The churrasco was amazing! The ambiance was very romantic. The service was awesome. I cannot decide between this place and Son Cubano as my favorite Cuban joint!
m
meilinsr
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time and we're from PA, we had a great time and great food! This will be one of our favorite restaurant in this area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food was great!!
T
Tarzan
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Not bad. Good food. When the place is pack is hard to get a table for more then 4 people.
RA
RosaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Marcos the waiter is great! He deserves a raise!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience1
Horrible service. Food came cold, they reheated it 🤦🏻‍♀️ Overcrowded place they clearly don’t care about social distancing anymore. Not going back there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing ! Food was great and the environment was very friendly
m
michelleb
New York Area
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent service and welcoming from staff. Food was very good.
s
sloo
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food here is amazing, and the service is excellent. Just be aware that the music is loud and the tables are very close together, so it's not the easiest place to have a conversation.
R
Ricky
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Food was ok, white rice was reheated and took away from the overall plate. appetizers so so, shrimp tasted off. Mojito,the mint leaves not muddled, too heavy on the lime.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was a great place to celebrate my son’s birthday. Food is wonderful, customer service was great.. tables were a bit small and tight but overall a great experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great atmosphere! Highly recommend their spicy margarita too.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from La Isla Restaurant - Uptown using the Order Online button. La Isla Restaurant - Uptown also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. La Isla Restaurant - Uptown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 659-6090.

La Isla Restaurant - Uptown is rated 4.5 stars by 543 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 22, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today