New York restaurants.

Son Cubano

The Open View

For three star Spanish, try Flor De Sol in New York. Check out this affordable place in the Tribeca area. This place features live music. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features a full bar. This place is open late and good for groups.

Expert Reviews of Son Cubano

Citysearch | Tribeca tapas spot popular with business locals.

The exposed brick, archways and iron candelabras conjure a gothic Spanish taverna for the sangria-guzzling after-work crowds blowing off workday steam. When taking a break between pitchers, the suited-up...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/26/2006
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Citysearch | Solid Cuban classics in a stylish setting attract a lively crowd in the Meatpacking District.

With circa 1950s black-and-white photos, mosaic murals and ivory banquettes lining the walls, the attractive space evokes pre-Castro Havana. Live Latin music six nights a week, a dark wooden bar long enough to...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/08/2004
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New York Magazine

even a clamoring, conservative clientele canit dampen this spanish tavernais seductive air...
nymag.com - expert review
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IgoUgo

the word "romantic" doesn't do justice to the atmosphere at flor de sol. imagine for a moment that you've traveled backward through time, and have arrived in the basement of a spanish nobleman's castle only...
igougo.com - expert review
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New York Times

the neo-gothic interior looks great, but the tapas and other spanish specialties are not up to either the atmosphere or the prices. - eric asimov (4/98)...
nytimes.com - expert review
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OpenTable

son cubano epitomizes 1950's cuban retro-glamour. chandeliers, mosaic tile walls, folk- art paintings, and vintage photographs decorate the room. exotic tropical flowers and candles give the restaurant a...
opentable.com - expert review
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AOL CityGuide

in the meatpacking district, cuban flavors...
cityguide.aol.com - expert review
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OpenTable

Son Cubano epitomizes 1950's Cuban retro-glamour. Chandeliers, mosaic tile walls, folk- art paintings, and vintage photographs decorate the room. Exotic tropical flowers and candles give the restaurant a...
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User Reviews of Son Cubano

Yelp.com Review - by Sarah B.

4 of 5 stars. Went here for some appetizers and a pitcher of Sangria this past weekend. The sangria was not that good, but I sucked it up and drank it anyway. For appetizers, we ordered Chorizos Espanoles and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul C.

4 of 5 stars. Pleasant room, good live music, well made drinks good (not great) food. Ribs - great, very soft
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristi K.

4 of 5 stars. The service is good here, very fast...I couldn't even believe they could have prepared our food that fast. It came out 5 minutes after we ordered. The ropa vieja was good, but not blow your socks off.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dani B.

4 of 5 stars. I can only speak for the after midnight dancing that goes on here on Sat eve...so much fun! Any place that plays Celia Cruz is more than fine in my book.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynn W.

4 of 5 stars. Tried the dinner prix fix- the paella was delicious!! i also got the pork ribs and flan. Drinks were great. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a fun and festive night.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by phoenix a.

4 of 5 stars. Cuban food is on my top 3 favorite foods! So while out in NY on a shopping trip for work, I decided to spend some company dough on dinner at Son Cubano. Four of us in my party arrived there just…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen J.

4 of 5 stars. I went for lunch on Saturday afternoon with family members before we went to Chelsea Market. There was hardly anyone in the place! We all ordered mojitos because you just should when at a Cuban…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea C.

4 of 5 stars. I loved this place - but maybe it's totally biased because it was my birthday dinner & I had a blast.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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DO NOT ORDER DRINKS IN THIS PLACE!!!

If interested in good cuban food and nice cuban music, this is a good place but DO NOT BUY ALCHOHOLIC VEVERAGES!!!!!! They have a scam when it comes to the drinks...Is as if they are mixing water with tons of...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren R.

4 of 5 stars. I thought the tapas were great, the chorizo, the shrimp, the sandwiches..dont get the croquetas though....the sangria is really good. the music is loud so you have to scream when you talk to your…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melody G.

4 of 5 stars. The food was good but a little bland, needed more flavor and spice. The dishes seemed pre-made ready to be assembled. Wonderful atmosphere including decor and live music during weekdays. Drinks,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Lovely setting with great food

I've been here serveral times and each time the service and food were fantastic. The astmosphere is cozy and romantic, i would reccomend going on a night where they have a flamenco preformance. If you go make...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen N.

4 of 5 stars. beautiful people beautiful music
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ross D.

5 of 5 stars. I would suggest coming here for the atmosphere, drinks and music foremost with food as an aside. Thats not to say the food was not great - it was, but not quite excellent. The aforementioned qualities…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Horrible service and cold food

We had an early reservation (6:30pm) on a Friday evening. The restaurant was empty but they sat me and my two friends at a table in the middle of the room next to all the bar patrons and the service section of...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Great Sangria, decent tapas, lovely setting

Have been here a few times on weekday nights. I love sangria so I usually get a pitcher of the red here- I think its excellent, it has a lot of fresh fruit, and is not too strong or too weak. The tapas are...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joy C.

4 of 5 stars. I am a fan of this place - live music, good food and cute bartenders. I came with some friends and enjoyed some sangria and a variety of their tapas. The Cuban sandwiches were my favorite and better…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Great Atmosphere!

I looove this place! The live music is always so fun and the food and drinks are great. Try the mango mojito's or the white sangria! It can get really crowded on the weekends and reservations are not always...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Clint B.

4 of 5 stars. Ropa vieja is second only to Asia de Cuba, and the empanadas were great. All pretty much can't miss (or so you'd hope) in a Cuban place, but just the same the food was very good. But the food isn't…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by t.tara t.

4 of 5 stars. I love this place. At night, it's kind of loud but that's alright by me. My best friend took me here first and then I fell in love here later on. The lighting and atmosphere is fun and adult. The…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Overpriced for no reason

Seems like it may have been great at some point but I'm not into paying this much for drinks in an average atmosphere... wouldn't go back
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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decent...not wonderful or anything

Ive been desperate to find a cool place that plays fun latin music, there are so many in DC and its something that so far , Ive found NYC is missing, well I have to say I went in this place, it was lacking,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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fantastic. a cant miss restaurant

a group of 7 went to this restaurant after not being able to get into son cubano. we didnt realize this is the sister restaurant from son cubano. we all had been to son cubano before and loved it, so we wanted...
menupages.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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Very good tapas

Best tapas I have had in a city. The flamenco show is very good as well. The atmosphere is very lively. If you want to see the flamenco dancer perform, when making reservations, ask for a table facing the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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Awesome tapas!

I've been to this place a few times, and each time was great! The restaurant is very pretty, with an outdoor seating area. They have great tapas & their prices are comparable to other places. I recommend the...
menupages.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason H.

3 of 5 stars. I have very mixed feelings about this restaurant. For some reason I think it is cool and fun, and yet I can't put my finger on why I actually like it. The food is mediocre, the waitstaff is slow,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Not recommended for large groups

I made the mistake of making a reservation here for 14 people. The reservation was for 9:30. My whole party was there by 9:15, but we were not seated until after 10. At 10 when they tried to seat us (half an...
menupages.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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THE PROBLEM'S With This place started when the AREA Changed-

Most times and most places change is for the good but this place the change in the area is for the worse. We used to go here every Thursday and had a blast. Slowly the staff was changed and everything is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Killer Mojitos..

I went for dinner with friends after work.. The mojitos are fantastic.. highly recommended.. Had the red snapper which was good. Highly recommended.. Only issue was table set-up - kinda tight relative to the...
menupages.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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very tasty!

The food was excellent! Starters out shine the main courses. Service was okay but not the greatest. Live music and fun enviroment.
menupages.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lara R.

4 of 5 stars. Very cool atmosphere! Very crowded with loud music. Don't like that? Probably not the place for you. I actually went in with a friend who used to work there and we didn't have dinner. But I plan to…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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simply the worst.

SIMPLY THE WORST customer service and a rude waiter with nasty attitude. (i was never confronted by a waiter in my life for not eating fast enough, not ordering another drink, etc) although i have to admit...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Overpriced and Attitude Adjustment

This was my 2nd time to this restaurant and it was worse than the 1st. I went with 5 friends who hardly ever visit Manhattan Restaurants. They of course turned to me who is a connoisseur on restaurants. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Good Time

I went to Son Cubanos on a date last night. We did make a reservation and I would reccommend doing that before you go. The band was really good and we were sitting in the front of the restauarant so it was not...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin T.

4 of 5 stars. I really liked this restaurant. The food was excellent -I had the ropa vieja and we shared an order of empanadas. And the scene is awesome, because this restaurant is beatiful-I felt like I was in…
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Veronica B.

4 of 5 stars. Great Food, music, ambiance and dancing. I want to go back.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Bland

Went with two girlfriends last night and left disappointed. The Ropa Vieja tasted like bland pulled pork on a bed of even blander steamed rice. I had to ask for hot sauce and practically douse the entire dish...
menupages.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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interesting night

upon our arrival on 8/25 for one of my girlfriends birthdays, we had a 10 o'clock restervation and were promplty seated. the place is certainly lively and had live music. originally we had 7 people but 3...
menupages.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by JP G.

2 of 5 stars. Quite possibly the loudest restaurant I've ever patroned. Loud loud loud spanish music, accompanied by great food? That's a tough call. And what's with the line out the door late night? Velvet rope?…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt E.

5 of 5 stars. For someone who is very skeptical about the expensive / trendy restaurants in the meat-packing district, i was extremely surprised with my dining experience at Son Cubano. We had a reservation for 3 on…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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Pretentious for no reason, worst customer service ever~!!

I've been meaning to write this review for awhile. Every time that I've been to Son Cubano for drinks and dancing, the bouncers purposely kept a long line outside when there was really nothing going on inside....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Ambience, Music.

I showed up an HOUR late but these guys were nice enough to not make a big deal about it. The ambience here is great, the decor includes paintings ( i guess cuban) and sheer curtains. The music is pretty loud,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher T.

3 of 5 stars. Son Cubano has a really nice lunch set up and specials, but all around pretty slow and delayed service. I believe it is better to come here more so at night as there is a little bit more of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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NOT IMPRESSED!

After a long wait and one too sweet mojito later our party was seated after nearly waiting 1 1/2 hrs! We made reservations however 5 minutes turned into 90 minutes. We didnt leave then and there because since...
menupages.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daryll H.

3 of 5 stars. Did you ever accidentally drink milk when you expected to be drinking orange juice, and ended up totally confused? I feel like that was my experience here. We got dinner reservations here, to hang…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by shilpa p.

4 of 5 stars. i didn't have to wait in line bc my bff was in the front by the time i got there so i just cut in. i know its an asshole thing to do, but come on. the music was awesome and the drinks looked awesome…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Worst Experience Ever

I arrived outside the restaurant at 11:30pm assuming I would get in with no problem. There was a short line of ten people ahead of me and my date but I was willing to wait. As it turns out, I ended up waiting...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmin G.

3 of 5 stars. If you're not a fan of waiting in line to dance somewhere, don't come here. After waiting in line for 30 minutes, I have to admit that this place was pretty fun. In a sea of dance options in the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Best Restaurant Ever!

Some of the best tapas I've ever had! Everything was prepared to perfection. The desserts were to die for. Loved the atmostphere too -- a little loud though. I plan to go back here as often as possible!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Beware of waiter bringing gifts

Went here for a friend's birthday party. We drank, we ate, we listened to music - all was going well. At the end of the evening the bartender asked the remaining 6 of us if we wanted shots (2 rounds). We were...
menupages.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by J B.

5 of 5 stars. Yup, one of my favorite hot spots! Great food, great music and great atmosphere! Definitely make dinner reservations at like around 10pm (and order the ropa vieja). If not, then get ready to wait on a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexander V.

5 of 5 stars. Lets just put it this way: This is my party destination of choice. In a word, I love this place. Grant it, its loud, its crowded, and it is so hot that I bring a change of clothes with me; but that…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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Overrated, Have had better Cuban and Spanish food

For the price, we had expected better quality - in service, food, and ambience. My 3 friends and I had walked cross town and arrived for our reservation tonight, only to be seated at a 2 ft by 2 ft table. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Boring, Unoriginal and Flavorless

For the price of a yellow cab over the 59th Street bridge into Queens, dinner and a cab back you can get more authentic food at much cheaper prices. Your whole evening including transportation would be...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by t s.

5 of 5 stars. my friend and i went here for my bday. it was absolutely awesome. great food. goodlooking men. friendly atmosphere. i got there around 11pm and there was a long line out the door. thankfully i made…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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Nothing Authentic About it

Often looks buzzing at the weekends when visitors jam it and the terrace is nice but the food is really average. Authentic tapas can be found elsewhere.
menupages.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by cm j.

4 of 5 stars. Wow. I had the ropa vieja--shredded beef with plantains. We also had several small plates, and the baby back ribs were the best of those we tried. Great service, lots of charm, and yes, the music was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff N.

4 of 5 stars. I visited this Cuban restaurant located in the Meatpacking District several months back for the first time with a friend, just to check it out and for drinks. Upon entering I was very pleasantly…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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good food and sangria but loud

The tapas here are really good but small, so order one more than you think you should. My date and I split a pitcher of white sangria which was very good. Only drawback is the loud flamenco dancers, which for...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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2 THUMBS UP! HOOK-UP SCENE, GREAT MOJITOS, HOT CHICKS, SUPER SERVICE FROM THE BAR!

This review is strictly for the people showing up for the club scene Son Cubano. Last weekend I made my way to Son Cubano at the behest of my flatmate who claims to have visited the venue over 10 times over...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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could be better

could be better. food was just okay. service was about the same. I would have prefered if the food were hotter.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER

I really enjoyed this restaurant..the atmosphere was amazing, as was the food. I would definitly recommend it to anyone looking for something different to do, have a great meal, and some great mojitos!!
menupages.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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Recommend

The best thing about this place is the drinks and the live band that comes on around 7:30. The music varies depending on the night you go. YOU MUST MAKE RESERVATIONS. They do not seat walk-ins. The food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Heath R.

4 of 5 stars. A bunch of co-workers and I went here for a welcome lunch today to recognize three new teammates. Midday, this refreshingly designed Cuban eatery is a ghost town. Perfect for large groups. We had…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Javier M.

4 of 5 stars. Yes! Let me tell you about my first experience in Son Cubano.... Summer. We wanted to eat Latin food while being close to the Meat-Market district for partying afterwards. It was 8:30pm and my friend…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Terrible customer service, rude waiter, even overcharged my card!

Here is the e mail sent to the general manager of son cubano. Dear Sir, I was at Son Cubano for a party on Saturday night. Our total bill was $578 with an included 20% gratuity. My portion of the bill was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Rude Hostess, Nice Atmosphere

I am from DC, but travel to NYC a lot. I celebrated my birthday here last year and had an interesting experience. We made reservations and the hostess was rude when we checked-in!! She made us wait for almost...
menupages.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Cheesy and Mediocre

Sorry, but flavored overpriced mojitos are not worth sitting through a meal in a restaurant with poor service, conversation inhibiting music, and mediocre "tapas." Outside of the food itself, the descriptions...
menupages.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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Very Rude

I went to Son Cubano with the same group on 3 occasions- and always had a great time. The last time however all was not the same. The food was still good- but the staff and most especially the door people were...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert H.

3 of 5 stars. We went for dinner and ordered Tapitas (tapas) style. Everything tasted really good, but I think we picked too many fried items. The Fried Octopus and Shrimp Seviche were really good. Stay away from…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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Great live music!!!

Flor De Sol has live music practically every night!! I've been here so many time i can't even count.....the atmoshphere is great, tapas are delicious, and if ur looking for a romantic setting this is deff one...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Incredible Tapas in Tribeca

The only thing wrong..the music is too loud, really don't need it that loud gang..BUT..4 of us, two couples, went to this place on Saturday night. Staff, very friendly, the hosts and our waiter. Selections of...
menupages.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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What happened to this place?

This place was the hottest in town 2 years ago. What a shame. What happened to this place? The crowd and the music became just aweful. The doorman lets everyone in, sneakers, swetshirts, not selective at all....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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Tasty and lively

Went on a Monday night and the music was live, which was fantastic. The food was just as lively and flavorful... Our table ordered a bunch of food - all of which was tasty - as spanish/afro- Caribbean cuisine...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Douggers M.

5 of 5 stars. SOOOOO GOOD! The food was absolutey amazing. Steak yummy, plantains, to die for.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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Strictly Drinks at the bar & Cuban Music

I've been going to Son Cubano for years and I agree with previous reviewer that their service (wait staff) and food has really gone down the drain and is way over priced!..My personal suggestion would be to go...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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"Our" restaurant

This place is amazing. The atmosphere is jaw-dropping because it is all candle-lit. Throw in the live music and it's a place that my girlfriend and I have made "our" restaurant. The chicken croquets are a...