A spirited island of Cuban eats and drinks in Soho.

In Short
Set below the sidewalk, this restaurant and bar has high windows, a turquoise tiled bar and yellow and pink walls to let in the sunshine. Caribbean music and fruit-print plastic tablecloths further brighten the setting for Cuban plates. Ropa vieja and stuffed poblano chiles join picadillo Cubano, a beef hash flavored with raisins, olives and yucca, and garlic-and-lime marinated chicken breast, along with seviche, roasted corn, and the always-popular pressed Cuban sandwich.