Ropa Vieja??? HELP!!!

[rifkind81]

I bet a friend I would shave my head if I couldn't find great, authentic Ropa Vieja withing 30 minutes of Nyack....

[Deven Black]

I second San Juan Cafe in Nyack, and San Juan Restaurant in New City (opened by the former owners of San Juan Cafe) for ropa viejo. San Juan Cafe only has it on Mondays and San Juan Restaurant has it only on one day, too, but I'm not sure which one. Both places use the same recipe.

[HungryRubia]

Wow I didn't know the old owners of San Juan opened another place. Where in New City is it? Thanks!

[Deven Black]

Main Street, across from the courthouse.

[ktzap]

Coco Rhumba's in Mt Kisco has some pretty good food..

I've had ropa vieja there, but maybe it was a special the night we went. http://www.cocorumbas.net/

[sixelagogo]

wait: isn't there a cuban spot in Nyack? (the street that's perpendicular to the main drag)?

[rifkind81]

I'm not sure if the San Juan Cafe is Cuban or Puerto Rican... Regardless, I'll check them out for Ropa Vieja.

I went to Cuban Eddie's tonight and must say the food was phenomenal. The rice with pigeon peas, pork stew and of course ropa vieja all blew me away. Unfortunately their menu says it is only available Monday/Wednesday/Friday. Probably a good thing as it is a bit of an indulgence.

[HungryRubia]

San Juan Cafe on North Broadway has it. And don't forget about Haverstraw...very large Latin community there and I'm sure you can find some. Dominicans eat ropa vieja too. Then again, there is my kitchen...I live in Nyack and make a mean ropa vieja...

[Westjanie]

Except during rush hours, you should be able to make it to White Plains in that time and then eat at Latin American Cafe. Very tasty ropa vieja as well as other authentic Cuban dishes.

[meb903]

i don't know if it is within 30 minutes, but rebecca's in edgewater, nj makes a great ropa viejo.

[sixelagogo]

wow..what do you get if you find one?
cuban eddies is in dumont, nj. my dude an i are fans of their ropa
http://cubaneddies.com/default.aspx