I went to Le Cubain last night and I loved it. Its like a Pastis with a Lower East Side feel. Meaning slightly darker with more better music. Located right on the corner of Ludlow and Broome, this Cuban restaurant is a refreshing space for the LES. On the radio was everything from Nancy Sinatra and Roy Orbison to The Presets and The Tings Tings. It was a little early when we got there and we were the only ones there. However, as the night progressed the place started to fill up.
The food is not traditional Cuban food either. I think its more of Latin food in general and not specifically Cuban. I had chicken tacos, a side of yellow rice and black beans and a calamari appetizer. The chicken tacos were awesome. There were served with cilantro and the tortillas where homemade and grilled. The tortilla was so delicious. It set the tone of the entire taco. The calamari was really nice because it was fried and served with a spinach and mango salad. Hands down though the best thing I had was the goat cheese flan! It was the perfect texture and just oh so yummy. I could've had 7 of them, they were that good!
Also this place doesn't brake the bank. Its very reasonably priced. The appetizers are around $6 and the entrees around $14. The happy hour menu is prefect too. Its only drinks but its mostly $5 mojitos/ margaritas and $5 glasses of wine. Also happy hour goes until 7 PM. Moreover, there is sidewalk seating that's good for people watching.
Overall: I loved this place. The scene is very unpretentious and you want to hang out there. The food is good. Its not mind blowing but its good. The staff is an eclectic bunch. I plan to come here often and become a regular.
Le Cubain
81 Ludlow at Broome St.
212.677.9383
Hope you enjoyed it!
The food is not traditional Cuban food either. I think its more of Latin food in general and not specifically Cuban. I had chicken tacos, a side of yellow rice and black beans and a calamari appetizer. The chicken tacos were awesome. There were served with cilantro and the tortillas where homemade and grilled. The tortilla was so delicious. It set the tone of the entire taco. The calamari was really nice because it was fried and served with a spinach and mango salad. Hands down though the best thing I had was the goat cheese flan! It was the perfect texture and just oh so yummy. I could've had 7 of them, they were that good!
Also this place doesn't brake the bank. Its very reasonably priced. The appetizers are around $6 and the entrees around $14. The happy hour menu is prefect too. Its only drinks but its mostly $5 mojitos/ margaritas and $5 glasses of wine. Also happy hour goes until 7 PM. Moreover, there is sidewalk seating that's good for people watching.
Overall: I loved this place. The scene is very unpretentious and you want to hang out there. The food is good. Its not mind blowing but its good. The staff is an eclectic bunch. I plan to come here often and become a regular.
Le Cubain
81 Ludlow at Broome St.
212.677.9383
Hope you enjoyed it!
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