RESTAURANT PICK OF THE WEEK: LA ISLA OF HOBOKEN, NJ

Posted on August 25, 2008
Filed Under The Brick Vine, Food and Wine |

Shredded Flank Steak, Ropa Vieja A taste of Cuba in downtown Hoboken. To enter the humble settings of this small family-run restaurant is to walk into heart of Little Havana and experience the warm heart of the Cuban people, the fast beat of their music and the surprising character of their cuisine.Recently voted best Cuban Restaurant in New Jersey by the readers of New Jersey Monthly magazine, La Isla offers the most authentic Cuban dishes as well as some of the most creative Nuevo Latino cuisine this side of the Hudson. Isla Restaurant Best described as charming, with its fifties luncheonette setting and colorful decorations, La Isla is a local favorite as well as a destination for lovers of Cuban food throughout New Jersey. La Isla does not have a liquor license and you are welcome to bring your own wine. A world-class selection is available nearby at Sparrow Wine & Liquor Company. Off-premise catering is available with a wide range of options.