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Cuban Restaurant (live music) · Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanNO. 748 / 851

Guantanamera

A kitschy Hell's Kitchen Cuban restaurant that turns into a packed live-music bar scene after dark.

939 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019

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//The line

Guantanamera's daytime dining room is a different animal from its nights, according to The Infatuation, which writes that the spot 'comes alive at night' once the live band starts and the bar fills in. That evening surge is what creates crowding pressure rather than a daytime line, per the guide.

The Infatuation describes a 'crowded bar' scene during the live-music sets, with staff circulating to sell hand-rolled cigars, suggesting standing-room congestion near the stage and bar rather than a formal door line. The guide does not report a doorway wait or bouncer-managed queue.

//When the line peaks
Nightly, once the live band starts (evening hours) — The Infatuation

Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.

//Getting in

Reservations: Accepts reservations via OpenTable

Walk-ins: Possible at the bar; table wait may increase in the evening

Livelier at night with live band and bar crowd, per The Infatuation

//FAQ
How long is the wait at Guantanamera?

No specific wait time is reported; The Infatuation notes the space 'comes alive at night' with a crowded bar once the live band plays, implying congestion rather than a measured door wait.

Does Guantanamera take reservations?

Yes, the restaurant accepts reservations via OpenTable, per its listing on The Infatuation's guide.

Can you walk into Guantanamera?

Walk-ins appear possible for the bar area, though peak evening hours bring a crowded bar scene per The Infatuation, so booking ahead is safer for a table.

Sources: The Infatuation - Best Hell's Kitchen Restaurants