Margon Restaurant

There are more than 20,000 restaurants in New York City. Some are really great; they usually come with a hefty price tag. That doesn't always have to be the case.  If you look carefully, there are great places to eat in New York all the time. Times Square is not a neighborhood synonymous with good food. It's filled with the usually chain restaurants and tourist traps that we try to avoid. But tucked away mere meters away from the hustle and bustle of Broadway and the glowing lights and crowded sidewalks of Times Square is Margon.

Margon Restaurant on 46th St between 6th and 7th Avenues

This tiny Cuban restaurant caters to the lunchtime rush. The fast service and low prices has no influence on the food. Their flavorful daily specials and amazing sandwiches are a testament to their continual effort to produce great affordable food for the fast-paced New York lunch crowd. I had the Cubano during my visit and could not have been more happy or satisfied. The ham was salty goodnes, the juicy roasted pork was perfectly complemented with the melted Swiss cheese and the sour crunch of the pickles. I've had a few cuban sandwiches in my time and Margon's easily tops the list.

Margon's Cubano Sandwich ($5.50)