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Guantanamera

939 Eighth Ave., New York, NY, 10019
nr. 56th St.
212-262-5354

7.0 "Recommended"
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50% Would you go back?
75% Would you take a date?
75% Would you take kids?
50% Would you go on business?
75% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.8
Service: 7.3
Décor: 7.0
Value: 6.0
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Absolutely amazing

foodlover939 from 10018 | Posted on 10/27/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

I really think this people went to a different restaurant. The prices are very modest for a midtown restaurant. The Music is one of the best Latin bands I ever heard, with marvelous solos and the sound of the congas make you dance even if you are not a dancer. The waiters and the rest of the staff were very attentive and very funny. If you are looking for restaurant to book your party this is a place to go. You are going to have a wonderful time with a very good REAL Cuban food

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2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Absolutely awful experience--will never go back

arodriguez from 10002 | Posted on 5/4/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 3
Service: 1
Décor: 3
Value: 1

We had the absolute worst experience at this place. We were a group of 6 and had a reservation for 9 pm. After patiently waiting for an hour to get seated (this feat was only accomplished because my boyfriend finally got fed up and talked to the Manager after my friends had already tried to deal with the hostess), it took the waiter 20 minutes to get our order and 45 more minutes for him to bring us our food. Within these 45 mins, he did not come back once to check on us. The only reason why our food did not take longer was because I approached the manager again and told him we were having an awful experience. He handled the negative feedback in a terrible way (raising his voice to me) and did not apologize once for the terrible service. AVOID THIS PLACE. The food is not bad but certainly not worth the awful experience.

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3 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

good food, prices deceiving

mvmaus from 10065 | Posted on 7/13/08

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 4

The food is good, the atmosphere is pleasant; the prices on the menus here are totally wrong - they are nearly double. Cubano sandwich was $15 (not $9), the appetizers wer $15 (not $8), and the main entrees were $20-35).

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7 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

Our visit to NY

Roquet from 92840 | Posted on 7/31/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 7
Value: 9

Visited NY for a meeting at ColumbiaÂ’s Teachers College and stay at a hotel on 7th Avenue near 56th. My daughter was with me and the trip was planned as a birthday present for her. Someone suggested another Cuban venue nearby but we ended up at Guantanamera. We were so impressed that I decided to make a reservation for the next evening, which was closer to my daughterÂ’s birthday. The staff was very accommodating and succeeded at making us feel like big shots. Of special mention, the meitre'd, followed by the star of the show ANGELO, our waiter. Good prices, great service and a fabulous menu. The live music needs more rehearsal and punch. In our books: a full TEN. Tess and Rocky Moran Orange County, CA

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20 out of 30 people found this review helpful.

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