First time here and I would definitely come back when I'm in the area again. The food was delicious and the staff was very polite and professional. A must if you're in Ridgewood.

SUPER DELICIOUS CUBAN FOOD!!! it was our last day in New York and we stopped by this small and cozy restaurant. The young server was so sweet, friendly, and very accommodating! The older woman was attentive and made sure all her customers were comfortable and happy. Will definitely be eating here again when we get back into the city.

Decided to stop off at this place the food is really good. Everything is well flavored highly recommend coming here if you haven't been it's a really cute place for date night if you haven't been here I highly recommend the cocktails as well looked really good at the bar, but I took my order to go. Definitely will be back here again to try out more of their good food!

We ordered the platter for 4, oh man! We aren't small people, and had to take basically half home. On the side we had salad, and the cafetitto (strong and sweet). We had a sampling of tres leche, flan, and guava, beautiful to look at and delicious. The serve is efficient and friendly, and the chef himself comes out, which was a huge plus. All around good atmosphere and excellent Cuban food and local.

honestly my favorite restaurant in ridgewood. the team at Benny's is so kind and helpful, and the food is heavenly.

Mi madre estaba deseando comida Cubana .. I thought I would start off Cuban style. My mother was craving Cuban food thus I decided to try Benny's. Se le entojaba un sandwich Cubano.. specifically a Cuban sandwich craving. I ordered two Cubanos and flan; the other sandwich was for my sister. The delivery was punctual and packed safely. The portions were enormous. Let's start off with the sandwich: roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles mayo and mustard. Now the bread looked too thick; Cuban bread is usually the bread of choice for crispy and crunchy. I'm unsure what bread was used to make this Cubano. There were plantain chips accompanying the sandwich. Nevertheless, my mom didn't enjoy it ( didn't feel sandwich was authentic Cuban)but my sister loved it. One sandwich is enough for two people. Flan did not come but a substitute was delivered instead, banana bread. Well how many Que Ricos does Benny deserve ? Quattro out of cinco.. porque? The bread was a bit of a disappointment and although the banana bread was tasty, if flan was sold out the cafe should have called or communicated via text to ask if I wanted something else. Vale la pena probar el restaurante en general nuevamente. Translation: the restaurant is worth another try. Buenos Noches for now!

Casual cafe. Pretty quiet when I walked in on a Thursday afternoon. Seemed like they might have been geared a bit towards takeout. The menu is very approachable. They have all the Cuban hallmarks, but the signature item is undoubtedly the Cubano sandwich. The menu boosts it's the best Cubano in NYC and it's even boxed in red. I don't have enough expertise in Cubanos to refute their claim. I can vouch that's it's a well executed sandwich. The bread is pressed razor thin leaving you with a surprisingly bitable sandwich despite the laundry list of ingredients. For me, the roasted pork and the melted swish cheese stood out the most. Really liked the pickles too whenever those snuck into a bite. It came with a small side of sautéed garlic and sriracha Mayo. I like garlic a lot, so I used every bit; however, the flavor overshadowed the sandwich, so serving it as an accompaniment was prudent. Plate came with a side of plantain chips. They were thin, crispy, and just the right portion. Sandwich rang in at $17 plus tip. Food was ready quickly. There was one small, single occupancy restroom. Benny's has outdoor seating overlooking the intersection of Fresh Pond Road and Myrtle Avenue.

It's been a week and I still can't stop thinking about this place. First of all, I got there about 20 minutes before closing and they were still serving thank goodness. The server was absolutely amazing, her energy, recommendations, and vibes were just top-tier. She was soooo funny, I felt like I was ordering with my homie honestly. She recommended the Cuban sandwich and the tostones. YO, the sandwich was huge, like bigger than my face. It was so good, crispy bread, and packed with flavors. I added some garlic to it and that just took it over the top. I also tried their ropa vieja, black beans, and carne, all really good too. I don't even like beans but these were delish. For sure coming back for more! Check them out you surely won't be disappointed.

Being a pescatarian Latina has its challenges. When I went Miami all I wanted was veg friendly Cuban and had to settle on nibbles to curate some sort of meal. When my familia and I stumbled on Benny's Cuban Cafe I was apprehensive. The couple outside said they were torn but also decided on the place. I am more than happy to report it's veg friendly and even better than that, it's mouth watering. I ordered the "Plato Caribe". It comes with avocado (a must have), pickled onions, Cuban toast, two eggs and a fave, tostones! I loooove tostones. There was perfect garlic puree sauce that I was obsessed with. The toast was phenomenal. And it had the cutest flamingo toothpick sticking out of it. Also ordered a "cortadito" which is a Cuban espresso. I noticed they have guyaba pasties and some banana muffin that I need to try next time. My family got all the meat, empanadas and ropa vieja. Everyone left with full bellies and only good things to say. My dad was more than pleased with the bill. I told my boyfriend all about it the next day and this bartender over heard me. She's half Cuban and Colombian and was explaining the struggle to find a veg friendly Cuban spot. So glad to see there's a market. And we came with an appetite. See you soon!

Five stars is the only reasonable rating that can be given to an establishment if you make four visits in a matter of a few weeks. Benny's is solid and the no frills atmosphere filled with flamingo themed decor, friendly service, and most importantly very good food makes Benny's my go-to for Cuban cuisine. As old school spots dwindle and get replaced by the monotony of corporate establishments and franchises, Benny's is a throwback to the times when there was a sense of community and camaraderie between businesses and patrons beyond just transactions. The food here is excellent and it's rare to find places where you feel like you get good value for your money, and certainly this place is a steal concerning what you get for what you pay. The platter for two is legitimately enough to feed four and you get to try so many different appetizers, entrees, and sides that it feels to good to be true considering $50 is hardly enough to feed one person these days. The food always tastes fresh and delicious and I'm a big fan specifically of their empanadas, chicken, and their arroz frito Chino Latino is stellar! Clean, cozy, and consistent, I am glad to have Benny's in my roster of favorite spots and look forward to patronizing this establishment for years to come. Whether you're dining solo, organizing a group dinner, or in search of a casual date spot, Benny's is it! Highly recommended.