Cuban Cousins Expand Authentic Cafe With Third Hudson County Location

A pair of cousins whose families moved to the United States from Cuba are opening their third Cuban bakery in Hudson County.

Daniel Gonzalez (back left) and Yosvany Perez at the opening of El Fenix.
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Cakes by Yosvany Perez of El Fenix.
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Cecilia Levine

11/14/2022 7:22 a.m.

Daniel Gonzalez and Yosvany Perez purchased two El Fenix locations in Union City and West New York, from another family in 2019, and revamped the menus. Now, they're opening the third outpost to Bergenline Avenue in North Bergen.

A grand opening ceremony was held Monday, Nov. 14.

Perez is a classically trained baker while Gonzalez, of Bergenfield, owns a construction company, but together enjoy providing customers with authentic Cuban fare.

While some of the most popular menu items are Pastel de Guayaba, a the Cuban sandwich and almost anything off the breakfast menu, El Fenix has become known for its cakes, all made from scratch by Perez.

El Fenix, 8133 Bergenline Avenue, North Bergen.

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