Cuban Restaurants

Two rectangular trays of Detroit-style pizza, one topped with melted cheese and herbs, the other with a green herb sauce and red seasoning. A tray with fried chicken wings, a sandwich with a pretzel bun and a pickle spear, and two drinks—one garnished with a dried citrus slice and the other with fresh mint and cranberries—are also visible on a marble surface.
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We’re Excited About These 2026 Greater Boston Restaurant Openings

This year is full of intriguing local restaurant openings: a jam-packed food hall near MIT, Peruvian-Chinese cuisine and live music in Back Bay, a cocktail […]

A lounge area in an upscale cocktail bar, set off by heavy red curtains, with red velvet couches.
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Boston’s Newest Cocktail Lounge Offers a Taste of 1950s Havana

In luxe subterranean digs inspired by Havana’s pre-Castro era as “the Monte Carlo of the Caribbean,” Boston’s COJE Management Group (Yvonne’s, Coquette, more) is betting […]

Overhead view of ropa vieja - rice, plantains, and a beefy stew - on a blue plate on a turquoise background.
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Where to Find Boston’s Most Amazing Caribbean Food

A trip to a sunny island would be nice right about now, as Boston digs out from the latest snowstorm. But if a vacation isn’t […]

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Where to Find the Best Cuban Restaurants around Boston

Boston might not be in the midst of its Cuban restaurant heyday at the moment—we’ll never forget El Oriental de Cuba, Old Havana, Chez Henri, […]

The dining room at Mariel boasts 23-foot ceilings
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First Look at Mariel, Downtown Boston’s Gorgeous New Cuban Lounge

Jazzy rhythms and Spanish harmonies may very well soundtrack your commute home through the Financial District tonight. Mariel opens at 4 p.m., the Cuban-inspired latest […]

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Dining Out: Gustazo Cuban in Cambridge

Once upon a time, the regional pecking order of dining was clear: The city excelled at restaurants offering high-quality food with a sense of authenticity. […]

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Man Food: Charm Over Substance at Gustazo Cuban Café

The Tamal en Cazuela from Gustazo Cuban Café. All photos by Katie Barszcz for Boston magazine It’s easy to fall in love with a quaint and […]