cafecito

Cuban-style cafe with a menu of updated by soulfully authentic Cuban cuisine.

Posted on February 20, 2014. Brought to you by nyc.

An East Village oasis for lovers of Cuban sandwiches, garlic, plantains, and (of course) rum.

Average Rating

80

The Scene
On a well-traveled stretch of Avenue C, this storefront offers some of the most authentic Cuban flavors this side of the embargo. At a white-tiled bar, singles snack on tostones...

Posted by by Kara Zuaro at Citysearch on June 17, 2005. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Ricky Ricardo woulda loved this place. When I was growing up, the Ricky Ricardo character on "I Love Lucy" was how I envisioned Cubans, especially the ones in NYC. Later in life, I spent a lot of time in Miami, where I developed an appreciation for Cuban food. Cafecito could hold its own on Calle Ocho with the quality of its cuisine. Plus the service is nice -- they don't act hostile if you're...

Posted by Bukko Boomeranger on April 08, 2015. Brought to you by zomato.

Me gusta Cafecito!

Average Rating

80

Cafecito is a casual, Cuban spot with some hearty, homey Cuban food and friendly service. We got there before 7, and the drinks were half price, which my husband appreciated. The mango margaritas were pretty tasty, especially with a little dash of jalapeno hot sauce from the table. We tried the fried shrimp, fried calamari and papa relleno for apps. All were nicely prepared, crispy and tasty,...

Posted by aggie on February 16, 2015. Brought to you by opentable.

Average Rating

80

4 star

Posted by Marco Antonio M Rocha on February 02, 2015. Brought to you by facebook.

Good Food

Average Rating

100

Food was delicious, 2nd time I've been there & was not disappointed. Good portions & service was good. Prices were reasonable. No complaints, will go again soon.

Posted by OpenTable Diner Since 2014 on January 01, 2015. Brought to you by opentable.

Consistent

Average Rating

60

Cafecito is a cool and casual place that won't wow you with flavor but it's more than fairly priced and definitely consistent. While it's not a destination haunt it is by all means a good place to have a nice meal with friends if you are in the area. The staff is really friendly and inviting which makes Cafecito a place worth coming back to for a laid back affair.

Posted by OpenTable Diner Since 2008 on December 12, 2014. Brought to you by opentable.

Alcohol: Full Bar

Posted on March 04, 2017. Brought to you by showmelocal.

Since 2003, Cafecito has been providing Retail - Lunchrooms And Cafeterias from New York.

Posted on March 04, 2015. Brought to you by dandb.

Cafecito is a restaurant that provides a warm atmosphere, recalling old Havana and the lifestyle of the Caribbean. We serve updated, yet soulful cuisine, incorporating lighter cooking techniques to the classic dishes of Cuba. At Cafecito, you will feel the vibe that it is never your first visit, because nobody here is a stranger.

All of our items are cooked to order, so please allow a few...

Posted on January 11, 2015. Brought to you by opentable.

Neighborhood families and easygoing downtowners converge at this small Loisaida restaurant for the festive surroundings as much as for the Cuban food. Soon after the place opened in 2003, it became a neighborhood fixture. The success can be attributed to the fact that the establishment serves drinkers and diners with equal zeal. Comprised of what was once two tiny, separate storefronts,...

Posted on September 21, 2014. Brought to you by gogobot.

Offering "authentic" Cuban chow via "fast" staffers, this "leisurely" East Villager is a "haven for Miami expats" hankering for a "real Cubano atmosphere"; the "downscale" space plays "second fiddle to the food", but the service is "fast" and the tabs "reasonable."

Posted on August 03, 2013. Brought to you by zagat.