Cuban kitchen that does a lot of take out and delivery business, with about a dozen tables inside. Order up, and take your food to your seat. Very pleasant staff, lots of choices as far as lunch goes. Lively, busy atmosphere. The restaurant seems to be known for their Cubanos. I know Cubanos. I have had dozens of them from dozens of places in Puerto Rico. And these Cubanos, sadly, are a hot, soft, steamy mess. But the coffee is delicious.

This place was round the corner from my hotel. Its such a gem! It feels like its a place that locals know, not many tourists. Its definitely a family run place and has a great vibe there. The first time I went, I had the Cuban sandwich. My first time trying one and it didnt disappoint! The pork was so tasty and the bread crisped to perfection.
Before I left new York I decided to go back to try the chicken. It was the best meal I have had! So juicy and fall off the bone. I will dream of that meal until I can return. Highly recommend 👌🏿

Midtown hidden gem. I worked nearby and had no idea it existed for the longest time, much to my regret. The food is reasonably priced and tastes very homey. Staff is kind! The space is limited but sufficient, even around peak lunch time.

Delicious food - we got the Cuban sandwich and the tripe special, so tasty

The staff were so friendly, but the ordering was really chaotic , we stood around not knowing who to ask, many of the servers were on the phone / shouting. All part of the experience !

UPDATE: Ordered the pepper steak from Tuesday special. The rice and beans were excellent as usual, but the steak was a bit tougher than expected. Also, the dish had a sour flavor to it that didn't agree with my taste. It might be what others are looking for.

Small hole in-the-wall restaurant serving Cuban food close to time square. The staff was friendly and it was fast service. Ordered the oxtail Friday lunch special. The yellow rice and beans were very good. The oxtail was soft but it was a little too salty for my tastes. It was still good overall. Would try again.