Victor's Cafe

236 W 52nd St New YorkNY10019
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victor's cafe is open 365 days a year. it is located in the heart of the theatre district on 52nd street, between broadway and 8th avenue. the restaurant itself is divided into 3 spacious dining rooms accented with warm lighting colorful cuban art and lofty sky lit ceilings
by gogobot on May 25, 2015 from gogobot

Tips

What to Drink:
The garlic that infuses every dish will soon overwhelm your breath. The RX: Order a mojito and nibble a sprig of mint leaf before leaving.
by Citysearch on March 22, 2011 from Citysearch
The Extras:
Victor's black beans, rich and smoky, are some of the best in the city. Order extra.
by Citysearch on March 22, 2011 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

Victor's Cafe Restaurant Review:
This Theater District fixture is sure to leave you singing the praises of Cuban cuisine. Try Victor's famous black bean soup, as well as the ropa vieja stew. The meat-heavy menu also offers seafood dishes like grilled Pacific Northwest salmon with green pepper, pineapple and Asian pear salsa over Cuban creamy corn polenta. Don’t forget to order a side of crispy cassava fingers with an aromatic...
by gayot on November 26, 2013 from gayot
Around since 1963, this Theater District Cuban "doesn't rest on its laurels", supplying "solid" food and "fantastic" mojitos in "energetic" environs exuding classic "Havana style – ceiling fans and all"; "old-world" service and live music enhance this "welcome respite", but be prepared for "noise" and "tourists."
by zagat on November 26, 2013 from zagat
Since it first opened its doors in 1963, Victor's Café has been the place Broadway Theater goers return to again and again for generous portions of authentic Cuban cuisine. This lovely restaurant, owned and run by the Del Corral family, offers both a prix fixe lunch menu and prix fixe dinner menu that is sure to satisfy anyone who has a predilection for fresh mixed salads, robust sausage or...
by nyc on November 02, 2012 from nyc
Victor's Cafe has been introducing New Yorkers to the joys of Cuban cuisine since its establishment in 1963, a mere four years after Fidel toppled Batista. It has flourished in the years since thanks to its relentless focus on upscale versions of both classic and contemporary dishes. (Think ropa vieja for the former, salmon carnival for the latter.) Attentive service and a lovely glass-ceiling...
by blackbookmag on April 19, 2012 from blackbookmag

Information from the business

What embargo? Great mojitos, ample portions and a festive, tropical atmosphere recreate Old Havana in Times Square.
by Citysearch on December 12, 2015 from Citysearch