Victor's Cafe
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 586-7714
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue
- Directions:
- 1, 9; C, E at 50th St
- Hours:
- Sun-Tue 12pm-11pm, Wed-Thu 12pm-11:30pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-1am
Message from Victor's Cafe
The place New Yorkers return to again and again!
- Authentic Cuban Cuisine
- Lunch, Dinner, After Theater
- Great for Groups
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Editorial Review for Victor's Cafe – by Amy O'Connor
The Scene
Salsa music, swaying palms and a courteous, accommodating waitstaff are this stalwart's formula (it opened in 1963) for transporting customers to Batiste-era Cuba. It's a great spot for groups and a favorite among celebs--Gloria Estefan and Marc Anthony are regulars.
The Food
Stick with traditional fare. The moist, hearty Cuban tamale, served with a mild pepper sauce, makes a nice starter, as does yuca con mojo, a surprisingly delicious boiled root vegetable. The best entrees have the least appetizing translations: ropa vieja, "old clothes," is meltingly tender shredded skirt steak served with fried and fresh vegetables; veca frita, "fried cow," is toothsome churrasco steak on mashed plantains. Pork dishes are also good. But steer clear of the flavorless seafood, and beware that the heavy-handed kitchen tends to overcook chicken and fish. Desserts are achingly sweet and gloopy--have another mojito instead.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasVictor's black beans, rich and smoky, are some of the best in the city. Order extra.
What to DrinkThe garlic that infuses every dish will soon overwhelm your breath. The RX: Order a mojito and nibble a sprig of mint leaf before leaving.
User Reviews for Victor's Cafe
03/14/2008 Posted by parisnyc8
I highly recommend this place if you're going to watch any Broadway shows -- perfect location and the food is very good. I love their specialty ropa viejo and the mojitos are good too!
Pros: Close to Broadway theaters and excellent food!
02/07/2008 Posted by agapitog
The Cuban food here was average. I had the ropa vieja and flan which were delicious if not memorable. The resaurant was well lit, gorgeously designed and very friendly. The amosphere promoted mingling and looks like a good place to relax afterwork or a broadway play. The overall dining experience was well worth the visit. However, for the discerning foodie, you would be a little upset at the fare.
Pros: Nice dining area, good sangria
Cons: average tasting food
