Cuban restaurant

Cabana

Forest HillsQueens

4.4· 2,155 reviewsClosed now
Cabana — cuban restaurant — in Forest Hills — Queens — NYC
Cabana interior — Forest Hills

Forest Hills

Queens

The brief

About Cabana

Lively restaurant & bar serving Nuevo Latino fare & cocktails in a setting with a Miami vibe.

Community Rating

4.4

out of 5

2,155 community reviews

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Reviews

What diners say about Cabana

15 verified Google reviews

4.7

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J LynnLocal guide
a month ago

Cabana has BEEN a vibe forever...and remains! ALWAYS good family fun, celebrations or an intimate experience.<br><br>Food is good. Service is exceptional. You come in a stranger, leave as family!<br><br>Sample Boccadillo Platter good choice to start. Gets your belly ready to experience more delectable delights.<br><br>Tostones are meant to me Shared. Large, pressed, disk-shaped. Comes with flavored Ajo in Pimenton sauce.<br><br>Fried Shrimp dish is crunchy, succulent and colossal.<br><br>Chicharrones de Pollo was plenty for two to share. The Arroz Amarillo and Frijoles Negro are stars on their own!<br><br>Paella Mariana could use a little more love, as it needed more seasoning. The clams were a tad tough. Looked for the soccarat but none.<br><br>Can't beat the regular or golden Sangrias.<br>Overall, our family's been coming for 20+ years and we'll ALWAYS choose Cabana!

M&MLocal guide
2 months ago

Delicious 🤤 food; the service and the restaurant were very welcoming.

La GringaLocal guide
4 months ago

Came here for last minute dinner. Was not bad. I dropped a star because unfortunately because they gave me someone's else order. I understand it was super busy but that's a no no in my book. Othet wise the paella was to die for. Seafood was nice and fresh. Great string drinks.

Maddie S.Local guide
4 months ago

I have been to Cabana so many times and the food there always impresses me! It is delicious and the service is excellent. The meat is so good and the salad is amazing!

Ilona KernLocal guide
4 months ago

I've been a customer for over 20yrs. Had many dinners here and always amazing. Best Sangria and delicious food. One of my faves. Menu stays the same and it's delicious. Can't go wrong with any of the dishes.

Takvor YildirimLocal guide
4 months ago

Pic can look like fish and bones but ate it all. It is good. Pitcher of sangria is huge😁 and branzini is good.

Jason Lopez
5 months ago

Food and drinks are overpriced, especially compared to NYC’s competitive restaurant scene. They’ve been serving the same dishes for years, which makes the menu feel a bit uninspired for a place that presents itself as more upscale. Their churrasco steak is probably their strongest item, but it’s still quite chewy, and for the price they charge, they should really be offering better-quality cuts of meat. Expect to pay several hundred dollars for dinner in Queens. I’d rather cook at home for that value.

Nestor CamarilloLocal guide
Edited 8 months ago

Cabana in Forest Hills is hands down one of the best Latin restaurants in Queens! The food is absolutely delicious — everything comes out fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The fried calamari was crispy and perfectly seasoned, and every dish had that homemade Latin touch that makes you want to come back for more.<br><br>Service was excellent, the ambience is perfect, and the music adds a fun and lively vibe without being too loud. You can really feel the welcoming atmosphere from the moment you walk in.<br><br>Compliments to the chef for the amazing food and flavors — truly a standout dining experience. Highly recommend Cabana to anyone looking for authentic Latin cuisine and great service!

Mike Reviewed It!Local guide
9 months ago

We got there at 10:20. I was concerned that they closed at 11 and had the waiter sure us we had enough time to not be rushed.<br>Turns out we had plenty of time and we were welcomed.<br>We went with the calamari appetizer<br>The Ropa Vieja and Arroz Con Pollo.<br>Simply delicious They give you a choice of dark meat or white meat for the arroz con pollo. We went with a mix. That’s the first time I was ever asked what type of meat for this dish. It came oven hot in a cast iron grill. Stayed hot the whole meal.<br>The tops vieja was very filling and equally as tastey if not even more.

M GLocal guide
9 months ago

The yellow rice and red beans alone - so goood. I had the steak and sweet<br>plantain. Very tasty. The mojito!!! Yum!! Will be back. Thank you to Oscar for the wonderful service.

Kevin ZengLocal guide
a year ago

Great food. I was so full. Service is friendly. Atmosphere is well decorated.<br><br>I was chatting with the bar tender and he suggested their famous mojito. He’s not wrong.<br><br>We ordered paella and some mor dishes. They are all well cooked and delicious.<br><br>Thanks for the wonderful birthday celebration.

Oriana LamannoLocal guide
2 years ago

I celebrated my Birthday here. They have a nice Caribbean vibe in here. I ordered the Churrasco & it was great. Our waitress was very kind & attentive to our needs. I'll definitely be back for when the time presents itself for some Spanish food. Thank you guys!

Simon Alebachew BefikaduLocal guide
3 years ago

If I have one word to describe this place it would be “plentiful!” Plentiful food, flavors and vibe that just hits different. This is one of the best Cuban cuisine I’ve ever tried and I’m so glad I found them. The food was a lot and I mean a lot! We literally eat it for dinner took the left over for lunch and still had some left over. The food tests amazing and I don’t know how they make it but the chicken was out of this world. The rice was creamy and hits your test buds different too.<br>The dessert was 🔥🔥<br>The drinks were a bit strong (they are not stingy with the alcohol 🔥

Jesse YuanLocal guide
3 years ago

Brilliantly good in the heart of Forest Hills with outdoor seating. First time here but definitely not last. Paella was fresh and flavorful but the pork chops was star of the show. I never get into describing the food, just gotta swing on by and check it out.<br><br>Parking on evenings and weekends is a true P.I.T.A but it’s definitely worth a trip.

Nicole DavisLocal guide
4 years ago

This was my 2nd time and they were still amazing! Staff, drinks, and food were great! The sangria is okay, but everything else will give you an amazing experience. They check your vaccination cards before you are seated. I can't wait to go back.

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