Cubana Cafe
Cuban Restaurant$$$$
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
"Try the Palomilla... Great flavor and very filling."(3 Tips)
"My companion said it was the best Cuban sandwich he'd had in years."(6 Tips)
"Awesome omlets awesome mojitos great atmosphere"(8 Tips)
"The coconut rice was on point too."(2 Tips)
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Alaaddin AkkayaNovember 23, 2014Latin food. Great place. Paintings on the wall. Wait staff all gives you the feeling you are some exotic latin island. The plantains, empanadas, and some other sides are great. Will come again.
AlexJuly 29, 2016chicken palomilla is soooo good. their pork belly is also very delicious. nice vibe here, cozy little joint.
Best brunch place in the area and super affordable. Just note they only take cash.- Seth MJanuary 25, 2015Try the Palomilla... Great flavor and very filling. Definitely a good authentic Cuban restaurant. Cash Only but has an ATM in the back.
Kit InguiApril 20, 2013Outstanding pancakes, fluffy and sweet. Cafe con leche is delish, and all for truly reasonable prices. I love this place.
The Cuba Libres are mighty strong and cheap! Make sure to get a side of coconut rice. Incredible!
Czarina BehrendsJune 21, 2021Palomilla sandwich and guac was very good. Service is slow. Cash only. No cocktails obtained so cannot comment on that!
Khoa MaSeptember 13, 2015Everything gets better and better each time I come. The pineapple mash potatoes and the plantains are so good.
Joe ChecklerAugust 28, 2010The Cuban Sandwich with chipotle mayo, and also the picadillo Cubano - the one with ground beef - are the two exceptional menu items. Most other things are solid, but those two are spectacular...
Cole KennedySeptember 3, 2018Nice atmosphere, especially on a hot summer evening, but absolutely deplorable service. It took 30 minutes to get one drink.
Irena PierovaJune 20, 2020I’m sorry, but if you buy ingredients for mojito in a grocery store and mix it by yourself at the store entrance stairs- you will have MUCH better result. I’m sorry again.
- Mike GAugust 23, 2012Best Cuban sandwich I've had. Though not made with mustard. The coconut rice was on point too. Great service
Bergdorf GoodmanFebruary 19, 2013Cubana Cafe is Sophie Theallet's New York City Secret. She recommends the mojitos!
Anna BoedNovember 3, 2011Get their ceviche and sweet plantains for apps! #15 or #19 for entrees! Sangrias are pretty good!
Jonathan SnyderFebruary 7, 2015Chorizo eggs benedict were awesome. Prices relative to area are reasonable.- Anna BoedNovember 3, 2011Get their ceviche and sweet plantains as apps! #15 or #19 for entrees! Sangrias are pretty ok!
Matt AJune 23, 2012Cash only! Mohitos are great! Sit on the little patio for a nice afternoon breeze.
Jennifer KachlerMarch 1, 2010Amazing Food! I recommend Ensalada De Aguacate with Chicken and Cuban Benedict with Chorizo! You will not be disappointed so make a trip to Brooklyn!
Justin BankMarch 30, 2019Staff is super nice and atmosphere great. But really slow service and food very very middling.
Park Slope NotarySeptember 1, 2013I've been here many times over the years. This time seems the server is the GF of the Mgr. not once did she ask how the food was etc. overall, the food is great, but the service is awful this evening.
Angie GannonDecember 14, 2013Tables by the windows are pretty chilly in winter. Sit towards the rear.
Go Go Mojo SuperflyDecember 25, 2011Really nice place with tasty food and some Cuban vibes. Cheap prices too!
Tanya RobinsonMay 31, 2013Not literally outdoors unless you sit on “the porch” adjacent to the sidewalk. Stay away from the pedestrians and (sparse) traffic by sitting just inside. Feels like visit to an island food shack.
J CrowleyMay 16, 2010Avacado salad (#4) is good. Full of shrimp avocado and mango. Cuban sandwich pretty good too.
Coconut cafe au-lait, I would have never dreamed of a combination of coconut milk and espresso.
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(718) 858-3980
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