cafecito

02/09/09

Love Cafecito in Summer and Winter

by AMandK at Citysearch

Friday would not be Friday without a great meal at Cafecito. The pollo, the salad with shrimp. Fantastic. We love the staff, too. Our grandson is also a very big fan!

10/29/08

Great spot to share dinner!

by jackod at Citysearch

Been coming here for ages. Great for dates or dinner with friends. Food is not too expensive, service is always solid. Good tequila selection! Cuban music is present, but you won't have any trouble hearing each other.

09/14/08

Nothing to brag about

by chikanextel at Citysearch

I came here with a friend yesterday ( Sat. night). The ambiance is very nice. The mango margarita was good but too small and too pricey. They need to make them bigger if they want to charge 11.00. I ate the churasco I must say that it was delicious. My friend ate vaca frita that was also great. I have tasted better Cuban food. I don't think I will be visiting again. The bar tender was friendly. The place wasn't bad, but it' wouldn't be on my top three choices. I would recommend the food but not the drinks. That margarita was more like a shot with a lot of ice in a small cup. That really disappointed me. Three tiny margarita's later and no buzzzz. Go for brunch and drink somewhere else....

• Pros: Tostones were good
• Cons: drinks too small over priced

03/06/08

Definitely the place to eat with your partner, co-workers, friends, and family!

by InfanteNYC at Citysearch

The food and drinks are beyond great! Not only that, the service is awesome... Every time I go to Cafecito I always happen to notice returned patrons like me! : ) Friendly environment!!!!

01/23/08

Great Food & Very Romantic

by HeatherC27 at Citysearch

My boyfriend took me to Cafecito over the weekend and we had a great evening. From appetizers to dessert, the food was delcious. The ambiance and music really made for a very romantic night. We will be visiting again very soon as it was a great find in the neighborood!

• Pros: Great food & atmosphere
• Cons: none

01/23/08

Do not order from here

by mayamayanyc at Citysearch

I have never eaten here but my friend suggested it so we placed an order for delivery. Since it's not especially cheap, I expected something good. My pork chunks came a small handful of vegetables bits (greasy corn, tiny potato bits) but with no rice and beans which I found a little outrageous. My friend's steak was a bland, cheap cut of meat that came with some garlic salad dressing on the side which totally overwhelmed once added; at least his came with rice and beans! The onions were tasty though and so were the black beans. I do not know what it's like to eat-in, but this is not a place to order from: for $30 we ended up feeling pretty disappointed.

• Pros: good black beans
• Cons: late delivery, overpriced, mediocre food

01/22/08

The best Cuban Restaurant Anywhere!

by NoraR1 at Citysearch

We have been dining at many restaurants over the years and I friend of mine suggested Cafecito. It is a very cuaint and romantic spot. Ceviche to die for! We were even greeted by the owner towards the end of the evening. The service was just right, and the food was delicious. What a find! I have no problem recommending it for your a great evening!

• Pros: Cuban Food, Ambiance, Service
• Cons: None

11/19/07

Best Cuban food in the city!

by evillagefoodie at Citysearch

This place has the best, most authentic Cuban food in this city bar none and at very good prices. The cuban hamburger sliders are really great as well as the empanadas and croquettes. For mains I recommend the ropa vieja or the fried breaded steak.

• Pros: Great authentic cuban food and good price
• Cons: Can get busy, not close to transportation

10/11/07

Decent Food, Rude Management

by irene_10003 at Citysearch

I've been to cafecito many times, and the food has always ranged from decent to very good. The food, however, is not traditional Cuban food--as a Cuban, I would consider it to be generic "Latin food." And it is generally a good value. However, like other users of this site, I have found the service to be occasionally poor and the management to be downright rude. The one manager I've seen time and time again hasn't accommodated any of our party's special requests. The last time we went was absolutely horrifying... I brought my parents to the restaurant for a birthday dinner. I was required to sign up for the pre-fixe ($27) to get a reservation, given that we were 6. That alone seems strange--who requires a pre-fixe for a reservation of six? Anyway, the manager had told me that dessert would be included in the meal, but when it came time for dessert, he claimed that it wasn't. This left me wondering why the pre-fixe was $27, given that the dishes (entree and appetizer) ordered a la carte would have been about $15 total. I explained politely that I must have misheard him, and that I probably wouldn't have come given that this made the pre-fixe relatively expensive. He wouldn't budge, and seemed extraordinarily angry. A member of our party was near tears arguing with him. It required a member of our party to get up and speak to the manager for 20 minutes before he relented . For these reasons, I can't really recommend this place for a special occasion. I would only recommend this place to a friend with strong reservations.

• Pros: The food can be great!
• Cons: Service/management can be very poor

02/20/07

Fantastic Little Cuban Place

by emailee at Citysearch

I have been here a handful of times and each time has been a great experience. The food is great and for a reasonable price. The only set back is that it's so tiny and cramped - but it's worth it. If it was any bigger, I think it would take away from the experience.

• Pros: Tasty food for a great price
• Cons: A little close for comfort