After searching the boards, I have found a few entries relating to Floridita, but nothing that adequately (in my view) expounds on how cool this place is. I used to live quite close, and would head there in the AM for the... (1 reply, last updated by Loeb March 19, 2002)

It opened up not too long agao on the corner of 125th and Broadway. Anybody try it yet? How is it? (0 replies, last updated by flipinflix August 11, 2007)

had the Floridita Chicken Special which was essentially the same dish, with mixed veggies instead of garlic... the only problem: we got there at 5:25pm and ordered immediately...the chicken didn’t arrive until 6:10...45... (1 reply, last updated by freddie March 14, 2006)

floridita: cuban/dominican – btw 125th and 126th on broadway, next to taco bell. massawa: ethiopian – 120th-ish and amsterdam. (1 reply, last updated by shmack August 16, 2005)

Perfect place is the newly opened Floridita's Tapas bar. It is right at the 125th Street #1 train station and has surround street park. This place is big so it is suitable for a big group. Floridita's is an established Spanish... (2 replies, last updated by Uptownflavor July 8, 2007)

Floridita is just above 125th (it’s either on Broadway or on a little extension street)...very casual Latin diner kinda vibe — tasty&cheap chicken w/ garlic, pressed sandwiches, etc...i posted about it a few days ago... (3 replies, last updated by Ora March 14, 2006)

My recommendation is the Cubano at La Floridita on Broadway just north of 125th street. It’s similar to the Cubano at El Margon in midtown. (7 replies, last updated by weezie1818 January 11, 2007)

Someone recently posted about Floridita on 125 and B’way—we had an enjoyable breakfast there yesterday. Simple stuff; eggs and mangu (mashed plantains? with marinated onions on top) and the Floridita special with... (2 replies, last updated by JessicaKlonsky May 26, 2002)

I haven’t done a great deal of guava pastry comparison shopping, but I’ve always liked the ones at the bakery attached to Floridita @ 126th & B’way (actually Dominican-owned, I think). Nice, lardy pastry and... (3 replies, last updated by Angie December 23, 2001)

I think from the ones I have tried (minus the now-closed Rosita by Columbia) I like Floridita's the best (125st&BWY) — moist and flavorful. The ones from Malecon and Mambi (170-180st&BWY) are sometimes good but I’ve... (8 replies, last updated by squid kun January 21, 2008)

i’d try floridita. although it is about a half mile south, it’s good latin american food. http://menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?areaid=0&restaurantid=10027&neighborhoodid=0&cuisineid=0 better yet, if you have time,... (2 replies, last updated by yippee1999 March 28, 2008)

Funny. I find the exact opposite in upper Manhattan. Empanizado but no encebollado. La Floridita has empanizado. Here’s the menu. http://www.cueat.com/main.php?menu=floridita&view=2 I’ve never had any of the bistec... (6 replies, last updated by ghbrooklyn September 8, 2006)

Floridita. It’s a Diner under the 1 train at 126th and Broadway but man is it the best $5 Cuban Sandwich you’ll ever find north of Calle Ocho. (14 replies, last updated by vvvindaloo April 24, 2008)

Has there ever been a decent lunch served or eaten in the vicinity of Columbia University? La Floridita at 125th and Broadway is the only casual restaurant in the area that does not make me want to chuck it all and leave academe... (5 replies, last updated by MHMichael September 24, 2002)

Rosita is unfortunately gone. I loved that place. However, you could try Floridita which is around 125th and Broadway, it’s been a good substitute for Rosita for me. (8 replies, last updated by roze March 7, 2008)