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Is La Isla Restaurant Still Open? Update (Hoboken, NJ)

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As of September 2026, La Isla Restaurant is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Yelp ·

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated in August 2026 shows more than 1,000 reviews and current hours for the restaurant.

  • Season / episode Season 16, Episode 3
  • Original air date
  • Address 104 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited La Isla Restaurant in Hoboken, a Cuban diner with a bright counter and swivel stools, in the episode "Far Out" (aired 2012-12-24), where Guy Fieri sampled softball-sized papa rellenas and other spicy Latin-American dishes. La Isla, at 104 Washington Street, has also appeared on Food Network's "Throwdown with Bobby Flay." A Yelp listing updated in August 2026 shows more than 1,000 reviews for the restaurant and lists Monday-through-Saturday lunch and dinner hours plus limited Sunday evening hours, with recent reviewers describing the same papa rellenas and Cuban sandwiches featured on the show. A separate dining guide, Find Me Gluten Free, also lists La Isla as a gluten-free-friendly Cuban restaurant at the same Washington Street address, with brightly colored wallpaper and an eat-in counter still noted as part of the dining room.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 16, Episode 3
Original air date
Episode title
Far Out
What was featured
softball-sized papa rellenas and spicy Latin-American dishes
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
La Isla Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is La Isla Restaurant still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, La Isla Restaurant is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to La Isla Restaurant after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited La Isla Restaurant in Hoboken, a Cuban diner with a bright counter and swivel stools, in the episode "Far Out" (aired 2012-12-24), where Guy Fieri sampled softball-sized papa rellenas and other spicy Latin-American dishes. As of September 2026, La Isla Restaurant is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is La Isla Restaurant located?

104 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured La Isla Restaurant?

Season 16, Episode 3 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 24, 2012. The episode is titled “Far Out”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

La Isla, at 104 Washington Street, has also appeared on Food Network's "Throwdown with Bobby Flay." A Yelp listing updated in August 2026 shows more than 1,000 reviews for the restaurant and lists Monday-through-Saturday lunch and dinner hours plus limited Sunday evening hours, with recent reviewers describing the same papa rellenas and Cuban sandwiches featured on the show. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Address
104 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
laislarestaurant.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/la-isla-restaurant-hoboken
  • findmeglutenfree.com — https://www.findmeglutenfree.com/biz/la-isla-restaurant/4558508193218560

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