Favela Cubana

New York, United States

4.5

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22 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Telephone:
+1 212-777-6500
Website:
www.favelacubana.com
Address:
543 LaGuardia Pl, New York, NY, 10012
b/t Bleecker St & 3rd St
Greenwich Village
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.2 mi6th Avenue & West Houston Street
0.2 miNYU Trolley Stop
0.2 miWest 4th Street-Washington Square (A,B,C,D,E,F,M)
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Brunch, Dinner
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Open now
Local time (New York) 22:02 Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Wednesday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Friday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Sunday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Happy Hour 4 – 7 PM everyday! $ 5 Beers, cocktail, wine, and appetizers.

Late Dinner Menu $ 19.99

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

10:30pm — 12:00am

SALSA on Tuesday and Thursday nights, 9:30pm to 1:00am

Presidente Beer $ 5

Get down with professional dancers – they’re more than happy to teach.

History

Established in 2009.

Favela Cubana is located in Greenwich Village between two of the trendiest neighborhoods in NYC, SoHo and the West Village. Specializing in Brazilian and Cuban cuisines, Favela Cuban transports diners to another land as they step through the door. The walls are adorned with murals inspired by Cuba and Brazil, the barstools are converted drums, and there are elements you would only find in a tropical jungle.

The dishes inspired by Cuban and Brazilian cuisine are always prepared with the freshest and highest quality ingredients. In addition to having the best Cuban and Brazilian food, Favela Cubana makes delicious specialty cocktails. The liquor is infused in-​house and only fresh ingredients are used to craft the best mojitos, margaritas, and other cocktails.

Favela Cubana also hosts events throughout the week that include Salsa dancing on Tuesday and Thursday nights with DJ David Medina. Check out Favela Cubana’s website for more details.

We look forward to hosting you!

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22 reviews of Favela Cubana

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Place rating: 5
Miami, Estados Unidos
Cocinan muy rico y muy buena atencion, nos sentimos muy bien, los precios son aceptable, la localizacion es muy buena
Place rating: 5
Miami, Estados Unidos
La comida exquisita y la atencion divina les recomiendo la ropa vieja y sin duda este lugar
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
This place has a sultry atmosphere and is excellent for a first date or happy hour! Fast and friendly service.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
From the very beginning we walked in, we were greeted with a smile and charismatic friendly waitress /​bartende name Saby. .energetic and just full of fun… made us comfortable… and we were playing the Conga seats… and not the bar… the appetizers were awesome… and dinner. well check it out
Place rating: 5
Centereach, NY
Delicious food, tilapia ceviche was amazing. pão de queijo so yummy, the beef empanadas OMG to die for, can’t wait to come back and enjoy the great mojitos they make here, loved the music salsa was playing at its best and the bar seats are amazing so original!
Place rating: 5
Albany, NY
Great vibe and décor. Friendly staff & delicious food. Grab a mojito with some friends! Definitely recommend anything off this menu.
Place rating: 5
Baltimore, MD
Place really rocked our socks off!!! A tad noisy, but that’s because everyone was chatting about how good the sweet plantains are!!!
Place rating: 5
Munich, Germany
The food is excellent and so is the service and atmosphere. I had the steak and eggs and it was very good. The steak was perfectly cooked and delicious.
Place rating: 5
East Elmhurst, NY
Food was amazing. I had the steak and my girlfriend had the lamb. The meat was tender, just right off the bone. No wait at all. The food was fresh and hot. And the mojito was legendary, me and my girlfriend had 2 each. The service was amazing and friendly. I will most definitely will come back again, I can’t wait to tell my friends and family about this spot.
Place rating: 4
Greensboro, NC
Great happy hour! The chorizo croquettes are the bom. Dig deep on the tees leches… there is a caramel surprise you’ll love.
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
Chorizo croquettes are the best — a must try. Tres Leches for dessert also very nice. Service is very friendly and fast. Really cool ambience.
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
Arrived on a mid weekday evening, several tables occupied. Luckily for us this meant extra quality service on top of the great selection of food and happy hour choices of drinks and appetizers to choose from. Can’t go wrong with any drinks or appetizers. Lechon was tender and flavorful. Also the service was 5 stars as well! I will be returning here again soon.
Place rating: 4
Easton, PA
Found this place on Unilocal and decided to go for lunch. Really interesting and relaxed atmosphere complete with bongo chairs at the bar. Had steak and eggs for the first time and the steak was very tender. The chimichurri sauce for the steak was delicious as were the yuca fries that came with it. Highly recommend!
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
Always a greate place for your boozy brunch.
Food is fine for brunch and the bottomless deal is great: You can switch to a different drink if you want to. Also the cocktails are made fresh every time.
And try the salted bananas!
Place rating: 4
New York, NY
Came here last night for a friend’s birthday party.
We got several appetizers for the table and all ordered our own entrees.
Mojitos — delicious and very minty
Tostones — the tostones were fine, but, the sauce was DIVINE
Paella Verduras — a very large portion, so, I had plenty to take home; the rice was cooked perfectly and the leeks and mushrooms had a great flavor and the cheese on top really pulled the whole dish together
The waitstaff was attentive and friendly.
Definitely would come back to Favela!
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
A slice of Brazilian-​Cuban charm and deliciousness in Greenwich Village! Escape the city jungle for a brunch that delivers on both flavor and service. $ 22.95 gets you all you can drink for 90 min — and not just the typical mimosa, but a list of handmade cocktails and beers! Give yourself a 2 hour holiday and make your reservation!
Place rating: 5
Brandon, FL
Great Cuban restaurant!!! Had a Cuban sandwich. It was delicious. Great ambiance with salsa music in the background. The empanadas were excellent as well.
I recommend this place if you are looking for Cuban cuisine.
Place rating: 4
New York, NY
Pretty décor, drum bar stools is a plus.
$ 1 oysters, discounted drinks and appetizers during happy hour (though the discounted appetizers were only cheaper by the normal cost by $ 1).
Ordered a seafood paella and it was fairly good. My friend ordered the gaucho steak and I think I liked his better than mine. Seafood paella was decent sizing though so you can share it with friends.
Place rating: 3
Brooklyn, NY
I’ve walked past this place a thousand times, and I’m glad I finally checked it out! It’s a cute little restaurant perfect for a leisurely lunch.
We started with the chicken empanadas, which were good, but the accompanying mojo verde sauce was seriously addictive.
I know I probably should have tried more of their namesake Brazilian and Cuban menu items, but I went with the half sandwich/​soup/​mixed greens lunch combo. The chicken soup hit the spot on a cold day, while the grilled veggie sandwich was nothing I haven’t had before, but still delicious. Portions weren’t huge, but were still filling.
Pro tip: you can get a free dessert if you check in on Unilocal!We tried the brownie and it wasn’t memorable, so I’d definitely try one of their other options (like coconut flan) instead.
Service was relaxed, but very friendly. I’ll be back to try more of their regional food (and maybe their bottomless brunch) soon.
Place rating: 4
Brooklyn, NY
Came here for my birthday celebration and had a really nice time. It’s a snug little place and we were able to snag a last minute 9:30pm reservation.
The service was swift and friendly. The empanadas were on point! I could probably order a boat load of them and call it a day. Instead, I opted for the paella, which was pretty tasty. It didn’t blow me over and in all honesty it was more reminiscent of arroz con pollo but it was still good. BF had the steak with yucca and spinach which I definitely want to try next time. Yes
indeed there will be a next time.
Favela Cubana provides strong drinks, solid food, and good ambiance.
Place rating: 4
Astoria, Queens, NY
Their Brazilian shrimp stew is a must try. Their take on «camarao a balana» is a melodic treat, made with coconut milk, tomatoes, cilantro, peppers, and onions. And shrimp. Afraid of spices? It’s not that bad[1].
If any of that sounds awful, weep at what you’re missing. In fact, wallow in your sorrows at Favela’s happy hour: it runs until 7pm[2]. Don’t drink? Maybe their $ 1 oyster and clams happy hour special will keep you busy.
Find it hard to keep your foot tapping once you hear a good beat? Tuesday nights are salsa nights.
It’s easy to overlook this Greenwich Village restaurant, but hard to forget.
[1] Yes, I’ve said that I’m dead inside. But even if your taste buds are capsaicinally-​challenged, trust me on this one.
[2] What’s the deal with places with happy hours that end at 6pm?
Place rating: 3
Chicago, IL
While roaming around SoHo we came across this place and decided to grab some lunch. It’s a cool little spot and rather enjoyable.
Décor: It’s a small place, half of the seating being indoors and half being outdoors, but they really play up the Cuban theme (which is cool). There isn’t a ton of shade for the outdoor seats, so be advised on a hot day… we, in fact, sat indoors (JUST inside, not way in the back) so we didn’t have to bake in the sun while we ate. And we’re glad we did, it made the meal much more enjoyable.
Bathroom: It is a nice bathroom with the Cuban theme continued
Staff: Our waiter was very nice and very quick to take our order and bring our food — no complaints!
Food/​Drinks: We started with Sparkling Mojitos (very tasty) and then had some chips and gauc as an appetizer (be aware, they charge for extra chips!). From there we had the Ropa Vieja (very tasty) and a Chicken Sandwich (tasty, but lacking on the chimichurri…). Everything was tasty.
Value: We paid about what we expected, nothing outrageous (other than them charging for extra chips! Pretty lame…)
It’s a good little spot but nothing special. You’ll have a tasty meal but there really isn’t anything that we are dying to come back for here.