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Cubana Cafe

4.3
4.3
27 Reviews
$30 and under
Cuban
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
Cubana Café, a Brooklyn satellite of the Soho flagship, unpretentious and inexpensive to visit, so why not join us? Authentic Cuban food—not to mention cool pastels, retro look, and casual bistro vibe makes this a perfect place to relax and unwind. Classic such as ropa vieja, pulled pork, quesadillas, and Cuban sandwiches highlight our menu as well as updated dishes such as garlic shrimp, perfectly pink sautéed steaks, tangy jícama and chickpea salads, and egg-based breakfast dishes that are served all day. “¿Got Mojito?”

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (929) 337-6476
  • Payment Options
    Cash Only
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Gowanus
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

27 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service could’ve been better. The waitresses seemed impatient

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  2. StephanieC

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of my neighborhood favorites. The food is always fresh and delicious and it’s such a great value. Perhaps they were having an off night, but the service was lacking—waited a long time to be greeted, for the waiter to take our orders and the drinks didn’t arrive until after our food. Hopefully, they were short staffed or it was a fluke because I love it and I’d hate for service to be a reason to not go there.

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  3. GloriaN

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and i were transported back to Cuba. The food , the decor it was perfect. We just left and we can’t wait to go back.

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  4. Sammyjoexoxo

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The overall experience was nice. I ordered the huevos rancheros, which came with rice and beans. The beans were bland though. I also ordered maduros, and those were delicious! I would go again but I wasn’t super impressed by the beans so maybe I would order something else. I also had a coconut coffee which was an interesting flavor ...I would probably just order a cafe con Leche next time.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time there, both times were great! Food great, drinks great, service greater. Definitely will be going again whenever I can.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time here along with my mother & brother , we only waited about 5 minutes until we were seated . The food was amazing !! It had the perfect flavors along with just the right portion ! I had the huevos rancheros DELICIOUS ! My mother had the tilapia with mango & sweet plantain purée she fell in LOVE & my brother had the steak which was cooked to perfection ! We had an amazing time here & the service was excellent ! I am not a tres leche person but theirs i couldn’t stop eating it !!! So great !! We will definitely be coming back !!

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  7. BrendaB

    VIP

    New York City

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Mother’s Day Dinner at The Cuban Cafe. The place is very small, but cozy. The service was awesome. The staff was very welcoming and attentive.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the atmosphere!! Will definitely visit again!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The music was great. Initially the man who greeted us was very kind but the waitress was overwhelmed which was understandable on a busy night with only two people running food and waited no tables and making drinks. The drinks were not good I ordered a michelda that tasted like pure hot sauce. I asked if I could order just a beer and the waitress made a face when I told her I didn’t like the drink and then she told me she only put a little hot sauce so it should be fine... the food was terrible it tasted like it was frozen then microwaved. I had high hopes bc it looked like a fun place but it’s over priced and just not good.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, the team goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable

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FAQs

Cubana Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Cubana Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (929) 337-6476.

Cubana Cafe is rated 4.3 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Cubana Cafe

272 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Gowanus
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Cash Only
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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