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
09/25/2008 Posted by dogboy69
The overall experience at the restaurant was good. I ordered the Bistec w/ chimichurri ( Steak ). It was mediocre. The black beans & rice were very good. My girlfriend ordered the Paella which was excellent. A half of a lobster was in the Paella along with other tasty meats (shrimp , churiso). The problem came when I ordered a pitcher of SANGRIA without checking the price. It tasted like a fruit drink and had no alcohol kick. It was $40. If I went back again, I would skip the steak & Sangria.
Pros: PAELLA / Black Beans
Cons: Sangria
09/18/2008 Posted by SweetWorld
very tasty, great service, friendly.......but try Cabana restaurant just as good and less expensive..........
