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Mercado "Lazaro Cardenas del Rio, Planta Alta Local 23 interior, 77013 Chetumal, Q.R., MexicoMexican restaurant Moderately expensive
518 32nd St, Union City, NJ 07087, United States
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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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518 32nd St, Union City, NJ 07087, United States
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.
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...
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!!!
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Nearest first, then across the Rio Grande Valley.