I love this spot. Elite Cuban sandwiches. I’m always satisfied and crave it all the time. You have to check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich
Krissy Bee
Great food!!! And drinks 🍹
Kevin O'Shea
Arguably the best Cuban sandwich in NY, the beef empanada and the guava empanada were phenomenal I'll take 14 of them...friendly staff and great ambiance looking forward to my next visit!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Guava and Cheese Empanada
Dana Valenzuela
Food is delicious. Highly recommend the steak sandwich & loaded yuca fries! The owner is so nice and friendly . Definitely check them out !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Cooke
Amazing frozen cocktails. Outdoor seating available on nice days. Wish I had better company, this place slaps, these conversations don't.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dawn Donghee Lim
Love their pork plate! Big portions and big flavors. Yucca fries are also great and if you want a sweet little something to round out your meal their guava pastry is just ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork
King Prime
My wife and I recently visited **Cuban Shack** in Brooklyn, NY, and the meal was a true showcase of Cuban comfort food. Two standout dishes were the **steak platter** and the **ground beef platter**, both of which offered bold, authentic flavors that hit all the right notes.
The **steak platter** featured a thin-cut, perfectly grilled steak that was tender and seasoned to perfection with traditional Cuban spices. The meat was juicy with a smoky char that complemented the classic sides of *moros y cristianos* (black beans and rice). The black beans were well-cooked, adding a savory depth that melded beautifully with the steak. The crispy *tostones* on the side provided just the right crunch, balancing out the heartiness of the dish.
The **ground beef platter** (Picadillo) was another highlight, offering a comforting, home-style flavor. The ground beef was simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce, with garlic, onions, peppers, and a hint of sweetness from raisins. Served over a bed of fluffy white rice, the Picadillo soaked into the rice perfectly, and the beans on the side added even more flavor.
While we thoroughly enjoyed both dishes, I have to note that personally, I’m not a fan of dishes that are mostly rice with small portions of protein. I felt like the platters at Cuban Shack could have been more generous with the steak and beef portions, especially given how delicious they were. Overall, though, the flavors were exceptional, and it’s a great spot if you’re craving authentic Cuban fare.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
andrew nelson
Cute little place with fantastic food . I had the yucca fries and the Cuban sandwich. Too much food for me. And I'm 6'5 280 pounds. The sandwich was delicious. Slow cooked pork a slice of ham and a bit of Swiss with pickle and mustard and Cuban bread. Wow what a treat. The sandwich came with plantain chips . I also had a mango margarita that was also delicious. Nice people nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich
Linh Nguyen
Steak sandwich was everything!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
ALEX G
Nice atmosphere and music, very kind and helpful food. Excellent Cuban & Chicken sandwiches.
I didn’t take any pics of the food because I ate this in the car with my wife and kids and it was so dang good we didn’t even think about photos. The Cuban was tender and juicy - best Cuban I’ve ever had. But even crazier was the steak sandwich. After we killed the Cuban we said we’ll just eat half of the steak sandwich. Big fail cuz we killed that too. The garlic sauce is just a flavor bomb with the sandwiches. I think this was just the best sandwich I’ve ever had period. Wife agreed. Kids couldn’t have enough. Don’t sleep on the empanadas and churros either. I’m from Jersey and I’m considering going back just for Cuban Shack. Keep doing what you’re doing guys cuz damn..
Eerlijk eten voor een eerlijke prijs. Zeer vriendelijke service. Ik kan het varkensvlees met bonen, rijst en bakbanaan aanbevelen.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christian Stueve
Normally my nature is to avoid places called “shack” because they tend to be an amalgam of mediocrity but every now and then I’m forced to reckon with this bias. This bias was shattered at Cuban Shack. The Cuban sandwich was incredible and I’ve had a few in my day, and the Cuban platter with sweet plantains, beans and rice was also very good. We grabbed a frozen mojito to wash it all down and I have to say I’m very glad made this stop. The food was great, the service was quick and the prices weren’t bad.
This is NOT an authentic Cuban restaurant. It is not owned, or operated by anyone Cuban.
The ongoing theme of non-Cubans running with the gimmick of operating a Cuban restaurant, is exhausting, with the unaware customers and reviewers being mislead into believing they've just consumed a traditional or authentic dish, or visited an authentic Cuban restaurant.
They find ways to delete reviews, and are dishonest. If this review gets taken down, I will leave more.
I love this spot. Elite Cuban sandwiches. I’m always satisfied and crave it all the time. You have to check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich
Great food!!! And drinks 🍹
Arguably the best Cuban sandwich in NY, the beef empanada and the guava empanada were phenomenal I'll take 14 of them...friendly staff and great ambiance looking forward to my next visit!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Guava and Cheese Empanada
Food is delicious. Highly recommend the steak sandwich & loaded yuca fries! The owner is so nice and friendly . Definitely check them out !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing frozen cocktails. Outdoor seating available on nice days. Wish I had better company, this place slaps, these conversations don't.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love their pork plate! Big portions and big flavors. Yucca fries are also great and if you want a sweet little something to round out your meal their guava pastry is just ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork
My wife and I recently visited **Cuban Shack** in Brooklyn, NY, and the meal was a true showcase of Cuban comfort food. Two standout dishes were the **steak platter** and the **ground beef platter**, both of which offered bold, authentic flavors that hit all the right notes.
The **steak platter** featured a thin-cut, perfectly grilled steak that was tender and seasoned to perfection with traditional Cuban spices. The meat was juicy with a smoky char that complemented the classic sides of *moros y cristianos* (black beans and rice). The black beans were well-cooked, adding a savory depth that melded beautifully with the steak. The crispy *tostones* on the side provided just the right crunch, balancing out the heartiness of the dish.
The **ground beef platter** (Picadillo) was another highlight, offering a comforting, home-style flavor. The ground beef was simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce, with garlic, onions, peppers, and a hint of sweetness from raisins. Served over a bed of fluffy white rice, the Picadillo soaked into the rice perfectly, and the beans on the side added even more flavor.
While we thoroughly enjoyed both dishes, I have to note that personally, I’m not a fan of dishes that are mostly rice with small portions of protein. I felt like the platters at Cuban Shack could have been more generous with the steak and beef portions, especially given how delicious they were. Overall, though, the flavors were exceptional, and it’s a great spot if you’re craving authentic Cuban fare.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute little place with fantastic food . I had the yucca fries and the Cuban sandwich. Too much food for me. And I'm 6'5 280 pounds. The sandwich was delicious. Slow cooked pork a slice of ham and a bit of Swiss with pickle and mustard and Cuban bread. Wow what a treat. The sandwich came with plantain chips . I also had a mango margarita that was also delicious. Nice people nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich
Steak sandwich was everything!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice atmosphere and music, very kind and helpful food. Excellent Cuban & Chicken sandwiches.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I didn’t take any pics of the food because I ate this in the car with my wife and kids and it was so dang good we didn’t even think about photos. The Cuban was tender and juicy - best Cuban I’ve ever had. But even crazier was the steak sandwich. After we killed the Cuban we said we’ll just eat half of the steak sandwich. Big fail cuz we killed that too. The garlic sauce is just a flavor bomb with the sandwiches. I think this was just the best sandwich I’ve ever had period. Wife agreed. Kids couldn’t have enough. Don’t sleep on the empanadas and churros either. I’m from Jersey and I’m considering going back just for Cuban Shack. Keep doing what you’re doing guys cuz damn..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Steak Sandwich
Simply perfect for our needs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eerlijk eten voor een eerlijke prijs. Zeer vriendelijke service. Ik kan het varkensvlees met bonen, rijst en bakbanaan aanbevelen.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Normally my nature is to avoid places called “shack” because they tend to be an amalgam of mediocrity but every now and then I’m forced to reckon with this bias. This bias was shattered at Cuban Shack. The Cuban sandwich was incredible and I’ve had a few in my day, and the Cuban platter with sweet plantains, beans and rice was also very good. We grabbed a frozen mojito to wash it all down and I have to say I’m very glad made this stop. The food was great, the service was quick and the prices weren’t bad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Sweet Plantains
This is NOT an authentic Cuban restaurant. It is not owned, or operated by anyone Cuban.
The ongoing theme of non-Cubans running with the gimmick of operating a Cuban restaurant, is exhausting, with the unaware customers and reviewers being mislead into believing they've just consumed a traditional or authentic dish, or visited an authentic Cuban restaurant.
They find ways to delete reviews, and are dishonest. If this review gets taken down, I will leave more.
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