The restaurant, which is located on 1st and Newark Avenue in Jersey City is situated on a strip of road that has been closed off. Luckily for us, we can continue to enjoy the treasures of the menu while still feeling comfortable and safe. (Photo credit: to the current situation, Carmen had to adjust her business plan in order to maintain safety for her guests and employees. The mojitos are some of the best in the area: with a wide variety of choices, think coconut, mango, Hennesey, and the classic, mojitos fly from the bar on a daily basis. (Photo credit: Grove has a vibrant drink menu with classic Cuban favorites such as the mojito, Cuba’s classic cocktail, and different types of sangrias. The restaurant also serves papa rellenas, empanadas, Cuban sandwiches, and a variety of seafood dishes. Other popular dishes include any of the mofongo dishes, a plantain based dish customized with specific flavors and ingredients such as seafood, pork, steak, and more. The bold flavors and tender beef is out of this world. The name ropa vieja literally translates to “old clothes” in Spanish but is anything but that. Some favorites include the ropa vieja, a traditional dish and a staple in all Cuban restaurants that includes shredded beef, with onions and peppers in a Creole sauce. Photo credit: the menu are a range of dishes that will tantalize the tastebuds. Read More: Cuban Food Delivered to Your Door: La Isla Is Open for Delivery + Pickup The Menu The chef, Evelyn Padin was named a James Beard Foundation, a nonprofit that honors chefs and shines the spotlight on successful change makers, award recipient. The restaurant ties in a mixture of Cuban and Puerto Rican dishes which have earned the restaurant some notable recognition. With added starches, think yucca and rice, and long stewed meats, Cuban food is bursting with flavor and boldness. (Photo credit: backbone of Cuban cuisine is based around African, Spanish, and Caribbean flavors with a particular emphasis on tomatoes, peppers, and spices. The restaurant moved just a few blocks down to its current location on 1st Street in Jersey City and has been operating there for the last nine years. Originally, the restaurant occupied a space on Grove Street, where Carmen also owned the building, with both apartments upstairs and a retail space on the ground level. Her taste for Cuban cuisine and flavors, as well as her desire to bring Cuban culture to Jersey City, ignited the idea for this endeavor. Hard Grove was started in 1995 by a Cuban woman named Carmen Mendiola, who still owns the restaurant to this day.
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