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NYC Near NYU | Cuban Food Gem 🍖 Carnivores, Rejoice!

A hidden Cuban spot near NYU has me obsessed—Cuba, tucked at 222 Thompson St, isn’t swarmed by influencers, but its hearty portions and bold flavors make it a carnivore’s secret haven. The best part? Brunch lets you order from the dinner menu—ribs, oxtail, paella… who says breakfast can’t be a meat feast? ✌️ 📍 Location: NYU’s "Meat Fuel Station" A 10-minute walk from NYU, it blends into Manhattan’s streetscape with a low-key facade. But step inside, and the aroma of roasted ribs and tomato-braised meat hits you—suddenly, you’re starving. Warm lighting and wooden tables give it a cozy vibe, packed with students and locals on weekends—lively enough to feel welcoming, quiet enough to chat. 🍴 Must-Order List (Carnivores, Take Notes! ) Ranked by love, each deserves a 10/10 💯: VALENCIANA PAELLA $30 Shocked by the portion when it arrived! Three pieces of skin-on chicken top the orange paella—skin crispy, meat tender enough to fall off the bone; 3-4 ribs, fatty and charred, so tender the bones practically melt. The paella steals the show: rice soaks up meaty broth, oily and slightly chewy, with plump mussels (sweet, briny), and onions, red peppers, green peppers, lima beans—soft with a crunch. Artichokes add a hint of tang, making every spoonful a new delight. So good, you’ll scrape the plate 🍚! RABO ENCENDIDO $28 Five oxtail chunks, each with tendon and bone, slow-braised in tomato-red wine sauce until “fork-tender”: meat shreds easily, tendon is melt-in-your-mouth, soaking up the tangy broth (with red peppers, onions, cilantro). Served with black bean rice—mix the sauce in, and carb + meat joy hits peak. Even the broth begs to be sopped up with bread 🥘. CAZUELA MARINERA $30 Seafood lovers, this is for you! Sweet, plump shrimp, tender squid rings, flaky monkfish, clams… all swimming in creamy lobster sauce. Pair with peas, sweet plantains—each bite is a burst of briny goodness. So fresh, it’s like eating the ocean 🦞. BACALAO GRATINADO $27 Cheesy sauce gets a caramelized crust—dig in, and salty-savory cheese mingles with cured cod (tender, not fishy). Crispy bacon and garlic aioli add depth, with soft tomatoes, onions, peppers below. Layered flavors—cheese fans, don’t skip 🧀! ❤️ Next Time, I’m Ordering These (Already Salivating) LECHON ASADO $25 (Roast pork—heard the skin’s crispy, meat juicy) TRES LECHES DE MANGO $10 (Mango three-milk cake—sounds sweetly divine) ROPA VIEJA $25 (Cuban “old clothes” braised beef—shredded, flavorful, perfect with rice) CAMARONES ENCHILADOS $26 (Spicy shrimp—craving that tangy heat) Near NYU and craving something “substantial”? This Cuban spot satisfies carnivores’ cravings—from paella to oxtail, every dish screams “generous portions.” Brunch with dinner menu? A brunch lover’s dream. Go now! #NewYork #NYCRestaurants #NYCFood #NYCEats #Manhattan #NYUFood #CubanFoodNYC #NYBrunch

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NYC Near NYU | Cuban Food Gem 🍖 Carnivores, Rejoice!

A hidden Cuban spot near NYU has me obsessed—Cuba, tucked at 222 Thompson St, isn’t swarmed by influencers, but its hearty portions and bold flavors make it a carnivore’s secret haven. The best part? Brunch lets you order from the dinner menu—ribs, oxtail, paella… who says breakfast can’t be a meat feast? ✌️ 📍 Location: NYU’s "Meat Fuel Station" A 10-minute walk from NYU, it blends into Manhattan’s streetscape with a low-key facade. But step inside, and the aroma of roasted ribs and tomato-braised meat hits you—suddenly, you’re starving. Warm lighting and wooden tables give it a cozy vibe, packed with students and locals on weekends—lively enough to feel welcoming, quiet enough to chat. 🍴 Must-Order List (Carnivores, Take Notes! ) Ranked by love, each deserves a 10/10 💯: VALENCIANA PAELLA $30 Shocked by the portion when it arrived! Three pieces of skin-on chicken top the orange paella—skin crispy, meat tender enough to fall off the bone; 3-4 ribs, fatty and charred, so tender the bones practically melt. The paella steals the show: rice soaks up meaty broth, oily and slightly chewy, with plump mussels (sweet, briny), and onions, red peppers, green peppers, lima beans—soft with a crunch. Artichokes add a hint of tang, making every spoonful a new delight. So good, you’ll scrape the plate 🍚! RABO ENCENDIDO $28 Five oxtail chunks, each with tendon and bone, slow-braised in tomato-red wine sauce until “fork-tender”: meat shreds easily, tendon is melt-in-your-mouth, soaking up the tangy broth (with red peppers, onions, cilantro). Served with black bean rice—mix the sauce in, and carb + meat joy hits peak. Even the broth begs to be sopped up with bread 🥘. CAZUELA MARINERA $30 Seafood lovers, this is for you! Sweet, plump shrimp, tender squid rings, flaky monkfish, clams… all swimming in creamy lobster sauce. Pair with peas, sweet plantains—each bite is a burst of briny goodness. So fresh, it’s like eating the ocean 🦞. BACALAO GRATINADO $27 Cheesy sauce gets a caramelized crust—dig in, and salty-savory cheese mingles with cured cod (tender, not fishy). Crispy bacon and garlic aioli add depth, with soft tomatoes, onions, peppers below. Layered flavors—cheese fans, don’t skip 🧀! ❤️ Next Time, I’m Ordering These (Already Salivating) LECHON ASADO $25 (Roast pork—heard the skin’s crispy, meat juicy) TRES LECHES DE MANGO $10 (Mango three-milk cake—sounds sweetly divine) ROPA VIEJA $25 (Cuban “old clothes” braised beef—shredded, flavorful, perfect with rice) CAMARONES ENCHILADOS $26 (Spicy shrimp—craving that tangy heat) Near NYU and craving something “substantial”? This Cuban spot satisfies carnivores’ cravings—from paella to oxtail, every dish screams “generous portions.” Brunch with dinner menu? A brunch lover’s dream. Go now! #NewYork #NYCRestaurants #NYCFood #NYCEats #Manhattan #NYUFood #CubanFoodNYC #NYBrunch

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