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Cafecito

185 Avenue C, Store #3 & 4, New York, NY 10009

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212- 25-39966

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 con ajo, fried plantains with an intensely garlicky ... more on CitySearch

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48 reviews

91% of guests recommend this place.

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It was good and the food had a lot of flavor like real cuban food is. more on CitySearch

Stay away on busy weekend nights or be prepared to eat slow-cooked food at fast-food pace! more on TripAdvisor

This place has the best, most authentic Cuban food in this city bar none and at very good prices. more on CitySearch

Very nice atmosphere including music. more on TripAdvisor

The food is DELICIOUS and so cheap! more on CitySearch

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10 reviews

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What is it about Alphabet City that brings us delicious Cuban restaurants w/ friendly staffs? Cafecito, like Cafe Cortadito, serves up some tasty, affordable food. Came hereon a freezing January Wedne ... more on TripAdvisor

A friend of mine happened to suggest this place a couple years ago, and I absolutely feel in love with their entree camarones al ajillo - they do this dish like no one else. You do have to love garlic ... more on TripAdvisor

I was there about 10 months agao and thought it was okay, but somehow when I returned with my husband and my daughter and her family last month, I really enjoyed it so much more. We started with a pit ... more on TripAdvisor

Delicious cuban sandwiches !! more on TripAdvisor

Very good more on TripAdvisor

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38 reviews

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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 ... more on CitySearch

Getting a seat here can be difficult, it is a bit cramped, but my god the food is delicious. The tostones are fabulous and the mango margherita ... more on CitySearch

Eschperschmanto. This spot is so incredibly sweet--and the food! It's one thing if a restaurant serves delicious fare, but when it serves such generous portions as well! I had a great time here. I went in the winter and the ambience ... more on CitySearch

this place is worth coming for the pork sandwich (cubano) alone. after trying one last year, I am obsessed with cafecito's cuban sandwiches and feel the urge to go here whenever I'm in the hood. it's a great neighborhood ... more on CitySearch

...any matter, day or night, this restaurant has cuban food tasting just right. lean meats, hearty sandwiches and abundant portions give this establishment the edge over other spots in manhattan for cuban dishes. if you're looking ... more on CitySearch