Nestled in the heart of Forest Hills at 107-10 70th Rd, Cabana stands as a distinctive culinary destination that captures the vibrant spirit of Latin-inspired dining. For those wandering through the charming streets of this Queens neighborhood, the restaurant offers a welcoming retreat where the atmosphere is as carefully curated as the menu. It is a place where community members and visitors alike gather to enjoy a dining experience that balances traditional flavors with a contemporary approach to hospitality. The location itself serves as a focal point for local social life, providing a space that feels both sophisticated and accessible for various occasions, from casual weeknight dinners to celebratory weekend gatherings.
The philosophy behind Cabana is rooted in the belief that great food is best enjoyed in an environment that encourages relaxation and connection. By focusing on high-quality ingredients and a commitment to consistent service, the establishment has carved out a reputation for being a reliable choice for those seeking a flavorful escape. The interior design reflects an aesthetic that is both warm and inviting, ensuring that guests feel comfortable from the moment they step through the doors. Whether you are a long-time resident of Forest Hills or simply passing through the area, the restaurant invites you to experience a culinary journey that celebrates the rich heritage of Latin cuisine through a modern lens.
What Makes Cabana a Local Favorite
Authentic Culinary Approach: The kitchen takes pride in preparing dishes that honor traditional recipes while incorporating modern techniques, ensuring that every plate served offers a balanced and memorable flavor profile.
Inviting Neighborhood Atmosphere: Located conveniently on 70th Road, the restaurant provides a cozy and vibrant setting that is perfect for fostering conversation and enjoying quality time with friends and family.
Commitment to Quality Service: The staff is dedicated to providing attentive and friendly service, aiming to make every guest feel valued and well-cared for throughout their entire dining experience.
Versatile Dining Environment: With a layout designed to accommodate both intimate dinners and larger group gatherings, the space remains flexible enough to suit a wide variety of social needs and preferences.
A Culinary Destination Worth Visiting
When searching for a dining spot that combines character, flavor, and a prime location, Cabana in Forest Hills remains a standout choice. The restaurant successfully bridges the gap between a neighborhood staple and a destination for those looking to explore the diverse culinary landscape of New York City. By maintaining a focus on the fundamentals of good cooking and genuine hospitality, it continues to attract a loyal following of patrons who appreciate the effort put into every detail of their visit. If you find yourself in the vicinity of 107-10 70th Rd, consider stopping by to enjoy the unique ambiance and the thoughtful menu that defines the Cabana experience.
Ultimately, the success of a restaurant is measured by the memories created within its walls, and Cabana strives to be a backdrop for many such moments. The combination of its strategic location in Forest Hills and its dedication to providing a high-quality dining experience makes it a noteworthy addition to the local food scene. As the neighborhood continues to evolve, the restaurant remains a steadfast presence, ready to welcome new guests and returning regulars with open arms and a commitment to excellence. We invite you to visit and discover for yourself why this establishment has become a cherished part of the local community, offering a taste of Latin-inspired warmth in the heart of Queens.
Amenities and More
Menus
Platos Cubanos
EmpanadasUSD 25.00
PicadilloUSD 22.00
Ropa ViejaUSD 32.00
Chicharrones De PolloUSD 26.00
Aperitivos y Tapas
Alitas CaribenasUSD 16.00
Frituras De CamaronesUSD 14.00
Sopa Del DiaUSD 10.00
MariquitasUSD 11.00
Camarones De CocoUSD 20.00
BacalaitosUSD 18.00
Empanadas JamaiquinasUSD 14.00
Ceviche MixtoUSD 24.00
Tostones RellenosUSD 19.00
Frituras De VegetalesUSD 11.00
Bocadillos For TwoUSD 26.00
Ensaladas
TropicanaUSD 20.00
CabanaUSD 16.00
La PlayaUSD 25.00
TangerineUSD 24.00
AguacateUSD 19.00
Platos Tradicionales
ChurrascoUSD 42.00
Coco Cabana VegetalesUSD 22.00
Coco Cabana PolloUSD 26.00
Chuletas De CerdoUSD 30.00
ParrilladaUSD 36.00
Paella ValencianaUSD 34.00
Arroz Con PolloUSD 28.00
Pollo Con CamaronesUSD 32.00
MariscadasUSD 34.00
Camarones Al AjilloUSD 30.00
Pollo Al AjilloUSD 27.00
Pollo JamaiquinaUSD 26.00
Paella MarineraUSD 35.00
Acompañantes
TostonesUSD 9.00
Yuca FritaUSD 9.00
EspinacaUSD 10.00
Arroz De CocoUSD 8.00
Habichuelas RosadasUSD 9.00
FrijolesUSD 8.00
Arepas Con QuesoUSD 12.00
Arroz AmarilloUSD 8.00
Arroz Y FrijolesUSD 10.00
MadurosUSD 9.00
VegetalesUSD 10.00
EnsaladaUSD 10.00
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Reviews Cabana
Ned P
21-06-2026
I have been to this restaurant many times, and the food is consistently good. We have had the steak with rice and beans, the tostones, and the bacalaitos, which are amazing. We have also tried the rice with salmon and black squid sauce, and … More
La Gringa
14-06-2026
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.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 40–50
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Loud, but you can still talk
Group size
2 people
Lisette Fernandez
13-06-2026
I’ve come here several times and every time it has been a great experience. Oscar our server was phenomenal and very attentive. The coffee with milk was great and super cute with the little bear. My steak with shrimp was delicious and the tres leches was so good!!!! More
Alice Rodrigo
05-06-2026
It was my first time here and I had a great experience! From the host and to our waitress, everything was excellent! The food was amazing! Generous portions. The drinks were so sweet and yummy! I can't wait to return! More
Dee Ye
25-05-2026
Been there several times and none of the visits fail my expectations, food wise. Service is good most of the times, but it does get slow during rush hour, which is understandable to me. Love the food, even my picky three-year-old enjoys … More
M G
08-05-2026
The yellow rice and red beans alone - so goood. I had the steak and sweet
plantain. Very tasty. The mojito!!! Yum!! Will be back. Thank you to Oscar for the wonderful service.
M&M
28-03-2026
Delicious 🤤 food; the service and the restaurant were very welcoming.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Kevin Zeng
18-03-2026
Great food. I was so full. Service is friendly. Atmosphere is well decorated.
I was chatting with the bar tender and he suggested their famous mojito. He’s not wrong.
We ordered paella and some mor dishes. They are all well cooked and delicious.
Thanks for the wonderful birthday celebration.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Skirt Steak, Cabana Banana Fritters
Oriana Lamanno
12-03-2026
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!
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 50–100
Recommended dishes
Skirt Steak
Takvor Yildirim
10-02-2026
Pic can look like fish and bones but ate it all. It is good. Pitcher of sangria is huge😁 and branzini is good.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Nicole Davis
29-01-2026
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. More
J Lynn
16-01-2026
Cabana has BEEN a vibe forever...and remains! ALWAYS good family fun, celebrations or an intimate experience.
Food is good. Service is exceptional. You come in a stranger, leave as family!
Sample Boccadillo Platter good choice to start. Gets your belly ready to experience more delectable delights.
Tostones are meant to me Shared. Large, pressed, disk-shaped. Comes with flavored Ajo in Pimenton sauce.
Fried Shrimp dish is crunchy, succulent and colossal.
Chicharrones de Pollo was plenty for two to share. The Arroz Amarillo and Frijoles Negro are stars on their own!
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.
Can't beat the regular or golden Sangrias.
Overall, our family's been coming for 20+ years and we'll ALWAYS choose Cabana!
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
USD 10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Reservations recommended
Nestor Camarillo
15-12-2025
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.
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.
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!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Group size
2 people
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seating
Jason Lopez
19-11-2025
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.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 50–100
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2
Special events
No special event
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Jose Marzan
11-11-2025
This is a nice cozy spot to dine at. Spanish music atmosphere. The food is great. The service is great. Everyone is extremely friendly. Once I found this spot and tried the food, I immediately recommended this place to everyone. Im … More
Felicity Ziri
11-11-2025
The servers here are amazingly attentive and kind. My sever took time to explain the specials and was very patient. I liked the overall atmosphere of the restaurant. It is very elevated, formal, a play on fine dining. I ordered tostones … More
Constance L
04-11-2025
Good restaurant to done out with friends. Service is great. We really enjoyed the Tropicana salad. It was fresh and s delicious. Churrasco is one of the famous dish but wasn’t the best I’ve tried. Overall quality of food is very good. More
Heather Sedgeman
29-10-2025
Like all the reviews say the service here is excellently attentive and welcoming. Warm decor and delicious cocktails. So many mojito flavors! 4 stars because I felt the food was a little lacking in flavor. I'm no expert with Cuban food and … More
Ktnatural T
26-10-2025
Service was amazing, atmosphere was inviting and the food was good . My only issue was the salmon and the calamari. I prefer my salmon cooked longer than the usual standard time and the calamari was chewy. More
Ilona Kern
22-10-2025
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.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Chrystal Tyler
18-10-2025
Haven’t been here since last year. Today the place was crowded but the food was amazing. The music was playing and it just set the mood for a nice lunch. The Mariquitas remind of Miami there excellent with the garlic sauce. The churrasco was so yummy and chimichurri was exceptional. More
Jesse Yuan
05-09-2025
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.
Parking on evenings and weekends is a true P.I.T.A but it’s definitely worth a trip.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 30–50
Ting Tian
27-08-2025
The food is great, very fresh and well seasoned. The portions here are huge. We weren’t expecting so much and had to take half of the food home. The service is fabulous; you feel well taken care of without feeling bothered. More
Simon Alebachew Befikadu
20-08-2025
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.
The dessert was 🔥🔥
The drinks were a bit strong (they are not stingy with the alcohol 🔥
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 20–30
Aubrey Lu
19-08-2025
The food was really good and the waitress was very attentive. We ordered the skirt steak , marinara paella 🥘, and the appetizer for 2. I feel like every table ordered the skirt steak it was super tender and it's not like a regular steak you … More
Alberto “Tico”
10-08-2025
What an amazing meal! I ordered the Ropa Vieja (shredded skirt steak) with yellow rice and beans💯
My wife had the Paella Valenciana, also amazing! The soft latin music creates the perfect date-night environment and the staff was accommodating and friendly. … More
Maddie S.
13-07-2025
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!
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Moderate noise
L Ramos
10-07-2025
We have been coming here since they opened. Great place, great food. We most recently came here after my daughter's graduation. We were starving! As you can see from the pictures, the food is delicious and the drinks were good too. We were … More
Crystal Hampton
29-05-2025
Been here a few times and always enjoy my food. They had a special which was the red snapper filet in criolla sauce which is onions, peppers, capers and olives in a tomato sauce. The sauce and fish were really good. You could tell that the … More
Mike Reviewed It!
06-05-2025
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.
Turns out we had plenty of time and we were welcomed.
We went with the calamari appetizer
The Ropa Vieja and Arroz Con Pollo.
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.
The tops vieja was very filling and equally as tastey if not even more.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Reservation
Reservations not required
Group size
2 people
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