About Mi Bandera

If you’re looking for a spot that instantly feels welcoming while delivering bold, familiar flavors, let me introduce you to Mi Bandera Restaurant, a Cuban restaurant that locals quietly swear by and visitors quickly grow attached to. Located at 518 32nd St, Union City, NJ 07087, Mi Bandera has that neighborhood energy where the food speaks first and the atmosphere does the rest. From the moment you step inside, it feels less like trying a new place and more like being let in on a good secret. The menu leans confidently into Cuban comfort food, offering dishes that are hearty, flavorful, and made to satisfy without trying too hard to impress. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite during a busy day or settling in for a relaxed dine-in meal, the experience feels easy and unforced. At the same time, takeaway and delivery options make it simple to enjoy the food wherever you are, which is great when cravings hit unexpectedly. Drinks are part of the charm here too, with options ranging from coffee to keep things moving, to beer, cocktails, wine, and spirits when you’re in the mood to unwind. Small plates make sharing effortless, while late-night food keeps Mi Bandera relevant well beyond typical dinner hours. What stands out most is how everything comes together naturally-the flavors, the service, and the vibe all align without feeling staged. It’s the kind of place where you can show up hungry, curious, or even undecided, and still leave satisfied. Mi Bandera doesn’t try to redefine Cuban food; instead, it focuses on doing it right, keeping things approachable, and making sure every visit feels consistent, comfortable, and worth repeating.

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Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

+ Delivery

Highlights

Highlights

+ Fast service

+ Great beer selection

+ Great cocktails

+ Great coffee

+ Great wine list

+ Serves local specialty

Popular for

Popular for

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

+ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Comfort food

+ Late-night food

+ Quick bite

+ Small plates

+ Spirits

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Brunch

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Catering

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Toilet

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

+ Trendy

Crowd

Crowd

+ Family friendly

+ Groups

+ Tourists

+ Transgender safe space

Planning

Planning

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ Credit cards

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM - 11:35 AM
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518 32nd St, Union City, NJ 07087, United States

Reviews

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I AM writing this on Friday, October 1, 2021, 4:44PM, ET. The management of Mi Bandera decided to close until the end of the covid19/coronavirus pandemic. I saw this signage about a week ago, but this was the first time I was able to make note of them on Google Maps. Nonetheless, prior to the covid19/coronavirus pandemic, I had dined at Mi Bandera restaurant three times. All three times, the service was impeccable, the prices were reasonable and the food was muy delicioso! I stand for the Miracle that one of the best Hispanic restaurants in Union City, NJ, reopens their doors.

- Robert Alvarez -

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Fantastic food. Great sangria. Have to order the ribs. Fantastic people

- MANUEL CRISTANCHO -

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Such a great experience...the waiters are very polite and friendly..the food is also very good and their specialty is their famous churrasco.. personally I chose the big churrasco...I highly recommend this place if someone wishes to have some good time...

- José M. Bravo -

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Called a few other places and they all had a long wait. Ended up at an old favorite of when I lived in Union City. I’ve been coming here since they opened in 1992. Best churrasco with chimichurri anywhere! Nick always gets the bistec empanizado with rice and black beans. A side of maduros rounds off the meal. This Cuban is happy!!!

- Eddy Sousa -

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Great food, excellent environment and ambiance. Friendly staff. I always come here when I'm in Town.

- Tim -

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Best lunch special during the week, my favorite is the churrasco and the red snapper. I have eating skirt steak in most of the Latin restaurants in the metro area and Mi Bandera is one of the top 3 when it comes to flavor, the black beans and rice is authentic Cuban flavor. You can get a full steak meal for $11.99 during the lunch special, try it you won’t regret it.

- Jose Azcona -

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Food allergy friendly restaurant!!! On Sunday, my family had the opportunity to visit the restaurant and we called in advance to find out accommodations for one our family member with food allergies. Jesus the manager was great!!! Very friendly and willing to help us to feel comfortable and safe. It is a pleasure for me to write this review and thank mi bandera restaurant for such as warm and great customer service!!! 100% child friendly!! Jesus and the servers accommodated us with the menu options! Thank you once again for such great service to the team and Jesus the manager!!!! Sincerely, Daniela

- Daniela Leguisamo -

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