El Artesano Restaurant
4101 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ
Crema's Take
“El Artesano is a beloved multigenerational institution in Union City where families return again and again for authentic Cuban food, from perfectly crafted mojitos to their standout Cuban sandwich, all served by genuinely attentive staff. This mom-and-pop staple feels like a home away from home, with reasonable prices and a welcoming atmosphere that's perfect for lingering over meals with loved ones or catching up with friends. The restaurant's commitment to accommodating dietary preferences—like their vegan-friendly black bean and rice combinations—shows they care about making everyone feel taken care of.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Visited this nice popular Cuban 🇨🇺 restaurant on recommendation of our AIRBNB host, who herself is from South East Asia. There was no way we were going to ignore her advice. If you are not familiar with South American food you may need lot of assistance to understand the…
I’ve been here several times and every time I go it’s always excellent and the staff is always on point. A definite must if you’re in town. We had the breakfast special and it was delicious.
Union City is part of the area long known as “Havana on the Hudson,” shaped by major waves of Cuban immigration in the mid 20th century that gave the neighborhood a lasting Cuban cultural imprint. Today it is still strongly Latino and still visibly shaped by that history, even…
Been coming here for a few years. Their churros are very good, I usually order some without sugar so that I can dip them in Nutella. They offer a hot chocolate that has a thick texture, but it may not be available in the summer.
I come here soooo often & as a vegan I always get the same combo of sides: white rice, black beans (which have no meat in them, yay!!), regular salad which comes with avocado (not to be mistaken with avocado salad), & maduros (but sometimes I’ll switch that up for tostones or…
I’ve been coming here for years with my parents since I was a child . Has always been delicious each time I come . Service is great.
Crema Reviews
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