Guantanamera

4.6

2120 Reviews

$30 and under

Cuban

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Lively
Great for live music
Neighborhood 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.

Additional information

Location
939 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Phone number
(212) 262-5354
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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 2,120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Guantanamera offers an authentic Cuban dining experience with "amazing food and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "great music and energy" from live bands, though it can be loud. The service is "attentive" and the mojitos are "terrific." Ideal for a lively night out with delicious cuisine and vibrant ambiance.

2,120 Reviews

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Marta
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved this restaurant. The food and drinks were excellent. The service was great! We had a great celebration and this place made it even more special
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OpenTable Diner
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent customer service and extremely helpful staff and great food to eat and most definitely will be back there
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Cynthia
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and wonderful service from Jose and Ismael
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Michael
Philadelphia31 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food and drink were excellent as always but the noise level will prevent our returning.
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Laura VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazingly delicious! From the food to the drinks to even dessert, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I got the Guantanamera mule, which is fresh and zippy. We ordered the tostones rellenos as an appetizer. They are so tasty! For dinner I ordered the seafood paella and my husband ordered the ropavieja. Both were extremely satisfying and seasoned perfectly. We ended our meal by sharing the tres leches cake. Our server was always super attentive, clearing the table when we were done and making sure to bring anything we needed. Given that we went on February 15th (Valentine’s Day weekend), it was fairly busy, but with a reservation we easily got our table and enjoyed the meal. Guantanamera is one of our favorite restaurants and it definitely did not disappoint!
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Kathryn VIP
Washington DC15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, live music. Enjoyed our meal and the music.
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Helle Quist Hjortgaard
New York City8 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really nice atmosphere The stereo music a little loud but I would love to come back when it is time for live music on stage.
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April
New York City41 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The live music sets a great vibe for the place. The drinks and food are delicious, and the staff is so warm and welcoming. We can't wait to go back!
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Iris
Richmond3 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely evening with good food and good music and vibes.
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Lauren
Atlantic City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic and delicious! Enjoyed every part of the meal. Reasonably priced. Staff were outstanding. Hope to be back for the live music one night! Definitely recommend!
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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 2120 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

939 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Phone number
(212) 262-5354
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Guantanamera

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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 2,120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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