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Guantanamera, New York, NY

Guantanamera

4.6
4.6
2121 Reviews
$30 and under
Cuban

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for live music
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
Guantanamera is an instant escape from Midtown Manhattan to chic Old Havana.

Guantanamera is a friendly, fun, vibrant Cuban restaurant featuring traditional Cuban fare, magnificent mojitos, complimentary hand-rolled cigars, & Live Cuban music. As indelibly Cuban as the classic love song that bestowed its name, Guantanamera, captures the essence of Old Havana with its exotic décor featuring exposed brick, candle-lit tables, rattan-covered ceiling fans, and hand-painted folkloric murals.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (212) 262-5354
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Cross street
    Between 55th and 56th Streets
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A,C,B,D,1 at 59th St/Columbus Circle, N,R,Q,W at 57th St
  • Entertainment
    Live Cuban music, Rumba, Mambo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,121 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Guantanamera promises a vibrant dining experience with its "authentic and delicious" Cuban cuisine, "great drinks," and lively live music. Guests praise the "outstanding staff" and "wonderful atmosphere" that invite dancing and enjoyment. Located in Midtown, it offers reasonably priced meals, making it a "must-eat" destination for Cuban food lovers.

2,121 Reviews
  1. Laura

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazingly delicious! From the food to the drinks to even dessert, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I got the Guantanamera mule, which is fresh and zippy. We ordered the tostones rellenos as an appetizer. They are so tasty! For dinner I ordered the seafood paella and my husband ordered the ropavieja. Both were extremely satisfying and seasoned perfectly. We ended our meal by sharing the tres leches cake. Our server was always super attentive, clearing the table when we were done and making sure to bring anything we needed. Given that we went on February 15th (Valentine’s Day weekend), it was fairly busy, but with a reservation we easily got our table and enjoyed the meal. Guantanamera is one of our favorite restaurants and it definitely did not disappoint!

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  2. Kathryn

    VIP

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, live music. Enjoyed our meal and the music.

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  3. Helle Quist Hjortgaard

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice atmosphere The stereo music a little loud but I would love to come back when it is time for live music on stage.

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  4. April

    VIP

    New York City

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The live music sets a great vibe for the place. The drinks and food are delicious, and the staff is so warm and welcoming. We can't wait to go back!

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  5. Iris

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely evening with good food and good music and vibes.

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  6. Lauren

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic and delicious! Enjoyed every part of the meal. Reasonably priced. Staff were outstanding. Hope to be back for the live music one night! Definitely recommend!

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  7. Millard

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you love Cuban food, great drinks and live music every night you will love this place.

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  8. Mary J.

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good as always but a bit pricey. Also, the tostones were flattened too much making them more like chips than tostones. Chunks of pork were delicious

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  9. Jesse

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here , we enjoy everything. Definitely will be back.

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  10. Andrew

    VIP

    New York City

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a nice dinner, food is good, food variety, prices very reasonable for midtown. Also happy hour drinks are always nice.

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FAQs

Guantanamera offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 262-5354.

Guantanamera is rated 4.6 stars by 2121 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Guantanamera

939 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 55th and 56th Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A,C,B,D,1 at 59th St/Columbus Circle, N,R,Q,W at 57th St
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Cuban music, Rumba, Mambo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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