Guantanamera

Reviews

• LK

  Lancine Keita

  6 days ago
  4.0
  Great environment to dance and let loose if you're there w/ the band. Loud music, wait staff as dance partners, owner walking around seeing if ppl are enjoying themselves, great food. If you're going on a date, sit near the middle. With family or a large group? You'll be more back (close to the band) there's also a bar up front to watch everything from. Go for a great time, good vibes, if money isn't a problem then have at it, if you're penny pinching but still want to have a great time – have a drink at the bar and watch. Dinner for two – appetizer and main course excluding alcohol could jump up to $60 - 80 per person. Large groups can easily rack up hundreds $$ on a bill.
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  Dagmara Araica

  Jan 1, 2026
  5.0
  What a wonderful find! The food and drinks are always delicious, and it was like a warm hug in this cold weather. The bar's atmosphere is truly fantastic. The waiters are friendly and attentive, and the bartender, Gonzalo, is very kind and welcoming. It's not my first time here, and the food and drinks are always delicious. The happy hour food and drinks are unbeatable, and I mean that in terms of quality. I highly recommend it. I left with a happy heart and a full stomach. I can't wait to go back!
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  Jeff T. Critic

  Dec 29, 2025
  2.0
  Guantanamera 939 8th Ave. New York, NY 10019 Guajira I’m sorry to say this place wasn’t a hit. The seating arrangement wasn’t the greatest; we arrived when it was busy, so we were seated in the basement in less comfortable chairs away from the live music. The sides did not have an appetizing look; I thought it was something that came out of a can. The sauce did not go well with the stuffed chicken breast. This is basically a wannabe version of chicken parmesan. This isn’t the fault of the owners, but it doesn’t help matters when there are several garbage bags outside the restaurant especially at a place where food is served. #guantanamera #guajira #8thavenue
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  Randy J Fernández

  Dec 29, 2025
  3.0
  Born and raised in Cuba here. I was disappointed with the service. Server didn’t even present himself. I did not who it was until I asked. Only showed up by himself once to take the entry order but during the rest of the time we had ask him to get our main order to get the check. Saw the runner more than I saw the server. Food took good 30+ min to be served even when we were the 3rd party guests in the restaurant. My Arroz blanco and my wife’s Arroz Congris was NOT fresh (felt old, maybe the day before) and obviously reheated. I will give it 5 on the presentation, Ropa Vieja, Pollo Guantamera and Frijoles Negros, and the Mojito form the Bar was fire!! Authentic food but for the price I would expect better service and ALL fresh food.
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  Luis Francisco Riveros

  Dec 26, 2025
  4.0
  We had dinner here with my wife, son, and grandson 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦. We ordered ropa vieja 🥩, camarones al ajillo 🍤, two sliders with fries 🍔🍟, and flan 🍮. The service was good 😊 and the food was great — well prepared and flavorful 👌. That said, the portions felt a bit small for the price 💵📉. One thing to be aware of: a 20% gratuity is automatically included in the bill ⚠️. Because of that, we didn’t have the option to decide how much to tip ourselves. It would have been helpful to have that explained more clearly in advance 🧾👀. Overall, a good dining experience, but pricing, portion size, and the automatic gratuity are things future diners should keep in mind 🤔.

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