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Glenn Lindgren: You might think of churros as strictly a Mexican pastry favorite.
Jorge Castillo: However, Cubans do eat churros. Sometimes the Cuban variety has a more Caribbean twist: many times they're made with yuca.
Glenn Lindgren: 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 Castillo: You frequently see people selling churros from little wagons on street corners in Miami.
Raúl Musibay: Although churros are eaten here, the breakfast pastry of choice for most Miami Cubans in the pastelito.
Jorge Castillo: Go to New Jersey and you may be surprised to find -- as we were -- that churros are the most popular Cuban pastry.
Glenn Lindgren: In fact, it's just about impossible to find a decent pastelito anywhere in New Jersey!
Raúl Musibay: 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 Castillo: 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 Lindgren: In addition to the churros, you'll discover that the Union City Cafeteria is a classic Cuban cafeteria with great Cuban food.
Raúl Musibay: It reminds me of several places I knew in Havana in the early 50s.
Glenn Lindgren: 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 Castillo: Union City Cafeteria is one of the best bargains in New Jersey. They always have lunch and dinner specials.
Glenn Lindgren: 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 Musibay: 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
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