Guantanamera, New York NY

Nice surprise! Had a great vibe! People there were attentive and food was great! Will go again! They also had a live band!

I had high hopes for Guantanamera but it was a bit of a disappointment. We went after seeing a Broadway show and we’re looking for a place in walking distance. They were able to seat us upon arrival (we had a reservation but arrived a bit early). I ordered Paella. The rice was delicious but the seafood was all way over cooked. The shrimp were dry and tough and the calamari was rubbery. The clams and mussels were very small. And the white fish tasted off. I would not recommend ordering that. The person I was with ordered a chicken dish with a Cuban sauce that she loved. So, I think the food may be okay in general but maybe just stay away from the seafood. The waiter we had was also off. We were finished eating and sat for awhile before he came over to check on us. He asked us if we wanted dessert or anything. We both said no and that we were all set. He said okay and went and stood off to the side. No check. We waited at least five minutes before we called him over from standing there and asked for the check. Very odd. I would not go back there. At least it didn’t cost us an arm and a leg, it was fairly priced.

I went at a very busy hour, no matter I was attended promptly, great food.will come back again.

This is one of my favorite places to eat in NYC. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is lovely, especially with the live music. All of the staff are wonderful. The only negative thing I can think of after many meals there is that once we ate downstairs (did you know there was a downstairs?). We were the only ones down there so the wait staff didnt come by as often.

Loved the place. Music was awesome. The food was delicious. And the drinks were the best drink service I have ever received from a restaurant. My friends and I will definitely return.

Hold on, my initially review was 5 star, but going to change that. For service should be zero but I cant select that After reviewing my account, I find out they charged me $32 more. What a robbery, i called and they reviewed the bill and then apologized for the overcharged. Really! Never get back again, good luck if you eat there.
Initial review.
Lets keep simple, if you want to eat good dishes with flavor, you are not going to be wrong, the best part, good prices. Enjoy it

Guantanamera is a must visit if you are in New York. As soon as you step inside you are transported to Cuba with live music. The food is tasty and wholesome - making it feel a good home cooked meal. The sense of family is not only found in the food but also in the people. As a family run restaurant you feel welcomed into more than just a restaurant but a community. I felt this especially when one of the family Pat bought me and my dad a drink. 5 stars

Always have fun when I come to this restaurant, very hospitable and friendly staff and a fun-loving environment!

We enjoyed the lunch specials and there was a much more extensive menu. Our waiter Eduardo was from "back home" and we had a nice conversation and an excellent meal

Food was delicious. Taste was on point. Their maduros are like honey. Service was ok a bit delayed upon arrival. The live music was awesome

Authentic Cuban restaurant two blocks from Times Square! It was the first time we tasted Cuban food, what a great discovery! All against a backdrop of Cuban music. All of our dishes were delicious, not to mention the mojitos which were amazing! The owner of the very friendly restaurant who comes to greet you at the table and makes sure that everything goes well! In short, an essential address in the Times Square area at reasonable prices!

A fantastic Cuban-flavored dinner, surrounded by joy and colours. Excellent Margaritas, the paella is excellent and the portion is very abundant, the churrasco with chimichurri is tasty and plentiful. Highly recommended.

Beautiful spot with delicious food. Great for date night. Expensive but worth it. Omg the BEST mojitos!

I went here to meet a friend I hadn't seen in a while to catch up for some dinner. I had the chicken and it was a bit too salty. The live music while enjoyable was way too loud, I had to yell the whole time and even then we still couldn't have a conversation. Drinks were good and so was the service. Recommend if you want to have a night out to listen to some music.

Extremely expensive and small food portions. Happy hour drink prices are okay. The live music was a nice touch

Excellent and authentic Cuban food within the heart of New York City.
Equally attentive staff.

The food was just ok, not bad, but not great either. The service took a while, we always had to wave down the waiter. They had live music and that was awesome. Just for that I would try the food again.

Had brunch with the girls and it was definitely a go back to place for me. Never saw fleets of rum