Amazing food came for lunch -- the specials are great and the service is on point. Would recommend

The food here is amazing! Super flavorful even though the dishes are simple. I ordered a steak sandwich, empanadas, croquettes, chips and guacamole. Everything was made very well and the prices are great too. I also can't say enough good things about their staff. The waiters and waitresses were super friendly, helpful, and attentive. I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu items.

Amazing - haven't done a rating in a long time and I have very good food all the time. I wanted to call out this place - the associates were awesome I had cafe con leche and a Churasco sandwich- simple and very good. Highly recommend.

This was my first time visiting the original location. I had gone to the one they opened Uptown which is now closed and that was great. I came for a quick lunch and got a stuffed potato that I took home and while there I had a ham croquette and only half of the Cuban sandwich since it was so large. This is one of the best sandwiches I've had in years. The stuffed potato and croquette were also delicious. Definitely want to come back and have a full meal one day.

This Cuban restaurant was featured on Food Network and Diners Drive-ins and Dives. It's a narrow restaurant but has outdoor seating. They served brunch so we decided to try it out. I tried Omar's stuffed French toast, the Cubaccino, and the papa rellena. The Cubaccino was pretty good, it was a cappuccino with cinnamon and whipped cream. The papa rellena was a ball of mashed potato with beef stuffed into it and fried. It was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I thought it was okay, it didn't have much flavor and was slightly cold on the inside. It came quite quickly so I think they're pre made and then heated when ordered. For my main meal I tried the French toast. This was so delicious and the reason why I rated this place 4 stars instead of 3. It's 2 pieces of thick toast with almond and corn flake breading, stuffed with strawberry and guava cream cheese and topped with powdered sugar and guava sauce. It's just so unique and flavorful. If you have a sweet tooth I'd recommend trying this. The service was not the best, we didn't get any side plates even though we were clearly sharing. The server wasn't the kindest. They also didn't have any high chairs. The place was a little bit unclean as well. These minor things will definitely improve their score!

Great local spot in Hoboken, must have a reservation if you are going on a weekend evening as they are packed. First off they are BYOB which we did not know but was not an issue. We sat at the bar and ordered the Churrasco Sandwich which had grilled sliced skirt steak, caramelized onions, chimichurri sauce, potato sticks a solid 9/10 and a must try. I ordered the Camarones al Ajillo which was sautéed jumbo shrimp, white wine garlic sauce. For the price of $26 I was expecting more than 4 small shrimp that with needed to search for in the excessive amount of sauce given. The Maduros were okay and unfortunately were not made fresh to order. The yuca was great as it was steamed and not fried. Our service was outstanding and the ambiance is a bit crowded but a cozy feel for a Cuban spot. I would definitely like to come back and try more of their menu.

Authentic delicious Cuban food ! Excellent service ! Tropical upbeat atmosphere!! We love the breakfasts !

Laid back cafeteria style Cuban food in downtown Hoboken with delicious food. It's a cafeteria style meaning they prep their food in large quantity Parking can be tricky as it's located on the main street in Hoboken (Washington St.) but not as bad as larger cities. It's small with a bar area seating and about 5-6 small tables. We started with the brussel sprouts which I loved, a bit too oily but they were fried well and tasted yummy, that drizzle of chipotle mayo was delicious! I had the pollo asado with arroz Moro and plátano maduros which was so tasty, a bit on the saltier side but I prefer that over bland. We ended the night with the tres leche that had a nice presentation and good flavor but not my favorite, the cake is a bit on the denser/heavier side. Service was fine; the man helping us was attentive and polite. Overall, nice experience we're definitely coming back to try more!

Thursday night date night at La Isla in Hoboken, NJ is the perfect ending to a busy day. La Isla is one of those places that no matter what you get, you're going to enjoy. Whether it be their famous empanada de guayaba y queso, cubano sándwich, Thursday night paella, or their infamous stuffed guayaba French toast; your mouth will be watering and your belly will be full. Yum! La Isla Restaurant at 104 Washington Street has been an institution in downtown Hoboken since 1970. Check Them Out. You won't be disappointed.