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Guantanamera (formerly Azucar)

(212) 262-5354  Make a reservation

Midtown West
939 8th Ave
New York, NY 10019
guantanameranyc.com

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40 Citysearch rated it 9.2/10
This Cuban spot pumps up the volume with live music, killer mojitos, and complimentary hand-rolled cigars.  
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41 New York Magazine
Azucar, or ""sugar,"" is a sweet addition to Hell's Kitchen, especially for those who enjoy eating to the beat of...  
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42 New York Times   full review
43 Time Out New York
The owners of midtown spot Azucar have changed the name, but not much else, at this bi-level Cuban restaurant and...  
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86165 Gayot rated it 13/20
Lively Cuban cuisine matches the atmosphere at this Hell's Kitchen eatery.  
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"Coño!" by Manny Lacayo (20 reviews)
December 12, 2009 - Likes it - This deserves three coños! The food was absolutely delicioso! We started with the mussels in white wine sauce & garlic and the tostones rellenos with shrimp. I had the Chicken Guajira which is stuffed with platano maduro and cheese, very creative and tasty. Chicken was very moist and baked not fried. I tried the banana bread pudding great flavor could have been more moist. Also my plate included the very famous Cuban staple, black beans. I consider my black beans the very best in the world so I'm always critical of black bean in a menu. They were very good at Guantanamera they could bring down the cumin a bit for my liking. The staff was excellent both in service and visually. The decorations and paintings very authentic. Could use a bit more lighting. Will absolutely return.

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"Cuban 100%" by Coco (1 review)
November 03, 2009 - Likes it - Great place, excellent food. Loved the band playing live, those guys are awesom!
Really good bartenders, fantastic Mojitos.

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"Best Cuban in Midtown" by DaWu (3 reviews)
July 08, 2009 - Really likes it - I have been trying all Cuban restaurants I can find and Guantanamera is one of my favorites. I often order lunch from them, and most fridays we go for after work drinks and appetizers, my friends and I liove it!

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Phone mobile review by Booyah (1 review)
February 10, 2009 - Doesn't like it - The atmosphere is authentic and a lot of fun. The staff is very attentive but the quality of the food lacks to a degree. Cuban sand. especially not up to par.

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