

Glenn: You might think of churros as strictly a Mexican pastry favorite.
Jorge: However, Cubans do eat churros. Sometimes the Cuban variety has a more Caribbean twist: many times they're made with yuca.
Glenn: If you've been to DisneyWorld, you've seen and maybe tasted these delicious tubes of dough. Like a long donut, the churro is quick fried in oil and covered with sugar and cinnamon.
Jorge: You frequently see people selling churros from little wagons on street corners in Miami.
Raúl: Although churros are eaten here, the breakfast pastry of choice for most Miami Cubans in the pastelito.
Jorge: Go to New Jersey and you may be surprised to find -- as we were -- that churros are the most popular Cuban pastry.
Glenn: In fact, it's just about impossible to find a decent pastelito anywhere in New Jersey!
Raúl: If you do want a great churro, join the crowd of Cubans lining up each morning at the Union City Cafeteria to sample these great hot pastries with a Cafe con Leche or two. The smell of these freshly made treats is wonderful.
Jorge: They're so famous for their great churros, most of the locals call the place simply, "La Churreria." They sell them from a little walk up window.
Glenn: In addition to the churros, you'll discover that the Union City Cafeteria is a classic Cuban cafeteria with great Cuban food.
Raúl: It reminds me of several places I knew in Havana in the early 50s.
Glenn: Step inside and you'll see an extensive menu with everything from great Cuban sandwiches to complete dinners. The lechón asado and boliche are excellent here, as is everything on the menu.
Jorge: Union City Cafeteria is one of the best bargains in New Jersey. They always have lunch and dinner specials.
Glenn: You can eat lunch for as little as $3.95. They also serve a Sunday buffet brunch at a jaw-dropping $5.95. These prices are very cheap and you get a very generous serving of food.
Raúl: Hey, the desserts will kill you here. Oh man, I love them! Do us both a favor an order the Flan de Leche. Have I ever eaten a better flan? No way, man!
HOURS: 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday | Open late Friday and Saturday night
PRICES: Very reasonable
DRESS: Casual
BAR: None
CARDS: Visa, Mastercard