The pork dishes get rave reviews at this long-standing Cuban restaurant on South Orange. The lunch crowds are the thickest, and you're best off arriving just before or right after the midday rush. The combo plates are popular with office workers on a time crunch and include the pressed Cuban sandwich with a side of black beans or the shredded pork and flank steak dishes. Dinnertime, when you're not in so much of a hurry, is the optimal hour for sampling the house's signature dish -- paella, cooked to order with fresh seafood and made to an authentic family recipe.

Surprisingly, there are even a few vegetarian options on the menu, include the pressed bean burger and a veggie platter piled high with fried plantains, corn fritters and red beans. Wash it all down with a frosty Iron Beer soda. The ambiance here is homey -- glass-topped tables are packed closely together, with roses in bud vases and crystal candle holders adding a touch of casual elegance. There's often live music on the weekends.

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