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Victors Cafe 52

User Reviews of Victors Cafe 52

Yelp.com Review - by john r.

5.0 of 5 stars. perfection....... does not get better than here!
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Le Joost D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely love Cuban food and after going to a few different places in the city I think Victor's CafA� might be my favorite. The food there is incredible. The Descubrimiento 1492 appetizer was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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Service was a bit slow... And I spent $100 with my date and

The Ropa was good but were is the rice??? The two apps were really good... Mojitos were small but had a good flavor...if the prices were a bit lowere you would probably be busier...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by natalie v.

5.0 of 5 stars. IDK where to start... hmm I know!! Close your eyes imagine sipping on a mojito having great tostones with mojo sauce, and then the oxtail.. OH my! Its soo soft like a velvet sheet across a naked body...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth v.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here in February while it was restaurant week. I was pleasantly surprised by the food. My favorite place still is in Hoboken but this one will do fine if you want to catch some good food before...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan A.

1.0 of 5 stars. Perhaps it's having a lot of friends of different food backgrounds.Perhaps it's my high expectations.Perhaps it's just the food.I was really excited to try Victor's Cafe, took forever to decide what...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarita M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Idk if it's just me... but every time I'm eating at Victor's I always feel like I'm being watched. By the government. Because I think the guys at the table next to me are drug dealers. And it's not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy L.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is my first time eating Cuban food, so I don't have much to compare it to...but definitely willing to try again! I came here for restaurant week for dinner before a show. The restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Five stars for a few reasons. The most important being that I really enjoyed my time here. I liked the decor (paintings, little touches) and lay-out of the restaurant. The front room has booths and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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We"ll be back!

From the minute we entered Victor's Cafe we were in heaven. The ambiance was so authentic and creative. The tables were roomy and not crowded. The white wine sangria was EXCELLENT. Dinner was very tasty and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food, in a great restaurant with great service!Their food is not as salty as the other cuban's food I've tried, which is great and healthier. Their staff is absolutely friendly and helpful....
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by andrew k.

2.0 of 5 stars. victor's cafe (# 236 W 52nd St, New York 10019) is a great choice for restaurant week....i went for dinner on sunday night with two other guests and were treated with the utmost professional and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amador A.

3.0 of 5 stars. One cuisine that I favor the most would be Cuban. After coming here my love for Cuban food still goes on. The selection is small but the quality of food is superb. For an appetizer I had the empanadas...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Probably the best Cuban food I have eaten in the city.Tamale de Maiz Tiernoand Ceviche de Camaronesboth amazingMy main course of Vaca Frito al Mojo Agrio, which is a shredded steak with onions and an...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Juni D.

4.0 of 5 stars. The absolute best Cuban food I've ever had. Even my Cuban parents were impressed!The food is very authentic, and they give good-size portions, which makes up for the pricey menu. The restaurant has...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew K.

5.0 of 5 stars. By far some of the best cuban food in the city. I don't get to go to "good places" often, a traveler and as one who needs to not be spending a boatload of cash right now, I generally stick to egg drop...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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Best Cuban Food! by Nora A. at InsiderPages

Victor's Cafe is a very nice place to eat when you're in the city. Highly recommend Red Sangria (delicious :)Try Croquetas Corral con Salsa Azul, Lechon Asado al Estilo Boniato con Moros y Cristianos (I am...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erika C.

2.0 of 5 stars. On the one hand . . . the only remotely decent place near Times Square that I've found. On the other . . . a complete rip off! The food would be great at $10, but $22?! Get off yourselves! . . ....
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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GREAT

I went in to dinner at Victor's Cafe with big expectations and they delivered! Great place with amazing food, great service and a nice atmosphere. It is an expensive dinner but well worth it. bartolito and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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great cuban food by claudette w. at InsiderPages

My cousins rave about this place so we decided to check it out when we were in NYC. It's been there forever. The food and the presentation was lovely. The fried plantains are to die for.! A bit expensive but...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great Cuban food and excellent service...on a trip to NYC with the wife, this place was recommended by a co-worker...we will make sure to stop by next time we are in NYC. Very tasty and fresh...it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bianca L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh Victor's! I came here beause i LOVE Cuban food (I purposely book flights that layover in Miami, so I can go to the best Cuban restaurant ever! It's in the airport and is delicious!)...Moving on, my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shelley H.

4.0 of 5 stars. We tried going to Russian Vodka Room across the street, but at 9pm, there was already a 1hr wait. And with my dining companion's penchant for all things latino, we decided to try out Victor's Cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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Good Food Skip the Sangria

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Upscale Cuban

Victor's is one of my very favorite restaurants in NYC! Excellent Cuban food served in an upscale environment. Try the Cuban paella - incredible!
kudzu.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yummy!!

very tasty, great service, friendly.......but try Cabana restaurant just as good and less expensive..........
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

2.0 of 5 stars. Did the pre-fix. It was so-so. I know Miami Cuban so I am pickier re: Cuban, but, this place is way overpriced and overrated - objectively. And, the food was salty and nothing special. And the waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ate at Victor's Cafe with family awhile back. This place is near Times Square, and their atmosphere is beautiful. The "cafe" in their name is misleading - this is a fine dining spot, NOT a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by elsa k.

4.0 of 5 stars. Victor's Cafe is cozily situated in NYC's Theater District and sports some mighty fabulous decor that almost makes you feel like you're in the Caribbean.The Restaurant Week menu offered a variable...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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wonderful food and service

A wonderful dinner, excellent service, pleasant staff, fantastic food. I have a dietary restriction in that I have Celiac disease, which means that I cannot have wheat. When I made the reservations I noted...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Best restaurant in New York City

dias atras fui a cenar despues del teatro con unas amistades,me dijeron del restaurant de lo fino y ele-gante que es,fue algo espectacular la comida el ambiente y el servicio fue lo mas espectacular algoque no...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alyssa G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great Cuban food, great atmosphere, great service. Hours later, I'm still stuffed. The red wine sangria is amazing!
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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The noisiest place

Well I've been to Victor Cafe before but I?m very disappointed with the service I received tonight. There is really no privacy (mainly because the tables are all so close.) The restaurant was too loud (you...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Cuban food. But good Cuban food is very hard to find. Thanks to our concierge at our hotel, we got this excellent recommendation and headed to Victor's before catching a show.As everyone else...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was so glad to have the Ropa Vieja. The dessert and the salad were good, but nothing spectacular. The friends and I enjoyed the sangria immensly.It was a wonderful time for my group of friends...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Mojitos delicioso!

My birthday dinner last august. Make reservations as this place is busy. My boyfriend and I loved it! Great food, service was friendly, my 1st night in new york was made very memorable by this place. Delicious...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Victor's Cafe

Went there with hopeful expectations and told the food was authentic Cuban...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nic B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Two words: Ropa Vieja.This place had some flavorful, moist, and delicious shredded beef!Inside, Victor's was attractive...yet buttoned up with some serious midtown stuffiness. Beyond appearances, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole d.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 starsVictor's is good, no doubt. Just can't quite give it 4 stars because it can be a bit expensive for Cuban. Although they do pride themselves on the attentive service so there are trade offs...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I judge a Cuban restaurant by its Ropa Vieja--braised beef in tomatoes and peppers--and boy do they make it tasty at Victor's Cafe! True, I've had better, but this isn't Miami or my aunt's kitchen....
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark B.

4.0 of 5 stars. My wife and I used to regularly go to Victors 20 years ago when we lived on the East Coast and spent a fair amount of time in NYC. We lucked into Victor's last week because it was the only nice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim B.

4.0 of 5 stars. A day of meetings at 30 Rock made me feel like I was some hot consultant from the stars.This food only heightened the euphoria.The menu sports suckling pig and oxtail. They also serve drinks made to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Great service and excellent food!

I highly recommend this place if you're going to watch any Broadway shows -- perfect location and the food is very good. I love their specialty ropa viejo and the mojitos are good too!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Definitely not the best Cuban food I've had, but it was still enjoyable. We took a chance by trying this place after reading a recommendation on it in a playbill. I was a bit turned off at first when...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Damaris P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I need to premise this review with the fact that I am Puerto Rican. Therefore, I have very high expectations when eating at a Latin restaurant. Typically, I only order entrees that I would normally...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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Average Cuban food made better by friendly atmosphere

The Cuban food here was average. I had the ropa vieja and flan which were delicious if not memorable. The resaurant was well lit, gorgeously designed and very friendly. The amosphere promoted mingling and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Nice Choice!

Delicious, authentic Cuban cuisine.Perfect location, very nice ambiance and attentive service. What more could you ask for? Oh, the drinks were very good as well. Highly Recommended.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Summer B.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food and drinks were great! On the expensive side but I was ready for that coming to NY to begin with, let alone right in the theater district.I had a great mango Mojito and my friend a great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by LR P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Like another Yelper, we picked this place out of a playbill. Actually, it was The Color Purple playbill and I had "B-A-B-Y, M-A-M-A - this goes out to all my babymamas, this goes out to all my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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nice atmosphere, ok food

I dined here after watching a Broadway show. Food was just ok. Actually, it was wasting of money compared to the value of food. My boy friend had a beef dish.He kept mentioning that we could get better beef...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom O.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've heard so much about this place, I had to visit it. It is almost seems like a ritual for those I work with to go to Vistors. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly, even though the place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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OMG, Sooooooo Yummy!

I have been to this restaurant a couple of times, and I must say every experience has been a truly great one. The food is phenomenal (I am especially fond of the ropa viejo) and the sangria is probably the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle F.

3.0 of 5 stars. We had reservations for 20 here on a Friday night, and the service was very very attentive and patient with all of us. Overall the appetizers were much better than the main courses, but the Sangria,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dennie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Victor's Cafe is one of the best places in New York to get Cuban food and its the closest you can get here to 8th Street - Miami quality. However, its Cuban food as fine dining so its very expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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Great but Expensive

I took my husband there for his birthday in may of 2007.We enjoyed the evening very much. The food was delicious he ordered the red snapper with avocado and mango chunks and loved it. I ordered the salmon but...
menupages.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Holy Elian Gonzalez!Victor's Cafe started off with a bang. A gorgeous, clean atmosphere with a spot-on waitstaff dolls up Cuban dishes in Times Square. Sounds good to me.My boss and I came here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great for groups, but it does get a little squishy and tight.Went here for restaurant week. Sangria... the best ever. OMG, i would go there just to have sangria for drinks, sangria for appetizer,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by matt S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't get to eat Cuban food very much as a Texas so when I had the chance to eat at Victor's while in NY, I couldn't resist. I thought the service was fantastic and the food was food. I started out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexander V.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is a mediocre Cuban restaurant. The large dining room and friendly waitstaff give Victor's a boost, but the food is not at all memorable. The recipies are old and tired, not classic and inspired....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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Good Fodd but very expensive

Sangria is expensive -- ordered a pitcher and it really wasn't enough for four people...Waiter brought another pitcher over to the table and kept refilling our drinks..Classy right..NO when I saw the bill it...
menupages.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My visits to Victor's have all ended with a full belly and a big smile practically every time. Whether its been happy hour or a dinner date, my experiences here have been nothing but positive. Its...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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Outstanding Cuban Cuisine!!

I have been to Victor's twice, and enjoyed fantastic food and cocktails both times. The mojitos in particular are delicious---be sure to try the Coconut Mojito, which will transport you to a sun-drenched...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shawn S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ten o'clock Sunday night, midtown, after a show, no dinner reservations. I'm not a good planner. I picked this place out of the back of the playbill, and we feared the worst.Here's the rundown:Any...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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EXCELLENT CUBAN FOOD.....TERRIFIC SERVICE

We have been coming to Victor's Cafe for many years and we have to say this is definitely the best Cuban restaurant in Manhattan. We are Cuban so being able to enjoy truly authentic, high quality Cuban food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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Best Cuban Food in Manhattan

I have been to this restaurant many times and recommend it to all of my friends/family visiting from out of town. The atmosphere is inviting and the staff is A . The food is delicious. You have to try the Vaca...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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Horrible Latin Restaurant

I can't say enough negative things about this restaurant. The service was mediocre at best, the food was overpriced and tasted badly. They charged more than $6 dollars for six tostones, that tasted horrible....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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This is cuban food

Coming from a cuban family I can assure you that this cuban food is awesome and delicious. I've only eaten there once but I'd eat there over and over again if it was a bit cheaper. Prices are on the higher...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole L.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's actually 3.5 stars, but I'll round up to be nice.Since moving to New York, I've had some of the best Cuban food ever. (Of course, nothing has ever topped Versailles in Little Havana down in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Great Food

This was my first experience with Cuban food. This being my first time in NY I wanted the experience of new meals and the "NY Restaruant" expereince. I was not dissapointed at Victors. The staf was sensational...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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Loved the food

I had dinner here before going to see The Color Purple. The service was speedy but I wished the server was a little more attentive. He had several opportunites to upsale drinks and I had to practically flag...
menupages.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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love it

My family firts time in NY, we took our mother to try Cuban food. Her passion international cuisine. She just "LOVE IT" The service was fabulous, the restaurant was if we were in Cuba's most elegant mansion....
menupages.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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Good food, overpriced, poor service

I had been here several years back with a group of friends and remembered a few drinks that they made that were phenomenal. I could not, however, remember the food. I checked out their website and stumbled...
menupages.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberli M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I hadn't been here in years and recently went back to try it again. It's STILL YUM!!! The pork and beef dishes were fantastic and the wine recommended by the waiter - excellent choice. The staff was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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I could not get over the prices.

Victor's Caf? I went here for lunch. The atmosphere was excellent. The food was good and seasoned well. I could not get over the prices. Cuban food in Miami is inexpensive. Cuban bread was served with butter...
menupages.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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Nice but expensive

Nice place, the food was good, the service was ok, but it was a bit expensive for the portion size. Try Guantanamera up the block for a better value, & a hand rolled cigar on the way out.
menupages.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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Excellent food, fun atmosphere, great time

If it's a Latin Restaurant, count me in. I love it all--my fiance is Latin so he can usually tell me if I like an "Americanized version" of the real thing or if it's truly authentic (BTW, I tend to only like...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Another day in Restaurant Week. I must say, the service is impeccable, but the food is a bit disappointing. I had the chicken corn avocado soup...reminded me a lot of campbell's with some corn and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by EricandEvan ..

4.0 of 5 stars. Succulent Cuban food, great atmosphere.Top-notch Sangria. All the appetizers on the sampler platter tasted wonderful. Ropa Vieja is stellar. The flan w/caramel is awesome. Attentive, caring service....
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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Wonderful all around

We had a reservation for nine before the play and at the last minute we needed to add an additional person...no problem. The staff was wonderful, courteous and attentive. From the soup to the dessert , we...
menupages.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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Excellent Place!!!

I took my friend out or dinner. The service and food were excellent. My parents have been to the restaraunt, and now so have I. I went once and i can't get enough. The hostess, waiter, and entire staff were...
menupages.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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In Midtown & Want Cuban? Try this place

If you want Cuban in the midtown area you can try this place. It's a theatre-district crowd and their prices are probably a bit more than other Cuban places in other areas (West Village, downtown) but the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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Great Romantic place for a date

Delicious food, great waitstaff, great atmosphere, would LOVE to go back, this is NYC dining at its best.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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Good Food, Great Cocktails....Mojito's and Sangria!!

Nice lunch place. Good Price Fix menu. Pretty atmosphere.Make sure to have some cocktails with lunch/dinner - our Mojito's and Sangria were awesome. Overall a good dining experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Delious cuban food

I recommend Victor's cafe highly. The aroma of thier cuban black beans can be smelled as soon as you walk by the place. Must try the lobster empanada. To die for. I was born in cuba and thier food compares to...
menupages.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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QUE RICO!

This was my firts time at Victor's and food was so good that for sure I am coming back. Best black been soup and the rabo(my favorite)wow I have the time of mi life. I am a rabo lover, my mom used to cook the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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Delightful taste of Cuba

I enjoyed lunch at the yummy midtown eatery Victors Cafe, where my co-worker ordered the Smoked Ham Croquettes with Savory Sauce as an appetizer and the Shredded Churrasco with Mojo Sauce. I skipped the appy...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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It was alright!

To be honest there are not many cuban restaurants in Manhattan. The food was good but they are trying to take a simple culture of simple people and make it very upscale. I am a half cuban myself and growing up...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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Traditional Cuban

Victor's Cafe is a terrific restaurant, with a wonderful staff. The food, for a higher end latin fusion restaurant, has a good amount of traditional cuban dishes on the menu. I've been to Victor's Cafe a...
menupages.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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Delicious Girls Night Out!

This place was great! Took my friend out for her birthday and we loved it. I had a reservation and we were seated immediately. The music was fun and lively and the ambience was great. The appetizers we ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by elle l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food is tasty and so are the drinks. This place is very crowded, reservations recommended. Service can lag at times, but you won't be disappointed. If you are sweet to the bartender, he'll make you a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Daisy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Occasion: Restaurant Week DinnerFood: Cuban. My friend and I both got the restaurant week menu and got all different items to share. The ensalada was decent but the cow's milk cheese in it was great!!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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Cubans Beware!

As a Cuban-American, I had heard many raves from my (non-Cuban) friends about Victor's, I decided to check it out during Restuarant Week. Not only did they not have the full menu (only 2 of 3 apps) they also...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonia K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just went here with a group for Restaurant Week. A few of us had regular menu and some had the restaurant week menu. The ropa vieja was great, as well as the sausage appetizer. The organic chicken was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2006
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favorite place in ny

I've been coming here for years and have never had a bad experience. The food is always outstanding and the waiters are friendly and very attentive. It's the perfect place for a nice, relaxing lunch or dinner.
menupages.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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Does not live up to its reputation

Had reservation for 7pm - after repeated requests and reassurances that "it won't be much longer" we were seated at 7.45pm. Every dish was luke warm. Quality was disappointing, just mediocre. Noise level was...
menupages.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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Nice Place, Too Pricey

I like the atmoshere of the restaurant, the waiter was great but was disappointed with the food, drinks and price. The pork was under-cooked with too much vinegar. The Mojito had too much Liquor and not enough...
menupages.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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Happy Customer for 10 years

I have been going to this restaurant for 10 years and I am satisfied every time. I am Cuban and eat Cuban food all the time, and it is the closest thing to home cooking. If you are hesitant about this...
menupages.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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tasting cultures

it's not easy mixing traditional cuban food with style. i think this restaurant does a great job of presenting the cuban culture without typecasting it. although the food does not have as much garlic and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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Top shelf mojitos and festive ambiance

Get your mojo going and stop by for after work mojitos. Great place to start with friends before hitting the Village.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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Cuban's and Latin's don't be food

The food was present very pretty, however the food was not as good as authentic Cuban Food taste, this restaurant is not recomended for Latin people instead for people who are trying Cuban food for the first...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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"Magnifico"

The first time I visited Victor's Cafe, it was on 71st Street and Columbus. I have always been a fan of Victor's black beans and the Vaca Frita. I visited New York recently with my family and took them to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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VERY DISAPPOINTEDDDDD

fOOD- Cold, Small PortionsBlack Bean and Rice ExcellentDRINKS- WAYYYYYY OVER PRICED AND NOT THAT GOOD FOR THOSE PRICESDecor- NiceDIDN'T GET A THANK YOU FOR A 18% TIP WHICH A TIP WASN'T DESERVEDSERVICE- I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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Incredible

I love this restaurant. My wife and I went there for dinner and we enjoyed every single minute. We were seated right away. The food and the service both get an A . The music was great, and the lights were dim....
menupages.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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Be careful if you have theater tickets...

We had 6pm reservations on a Saturday. We were finally seated at 7. When we checked repeatedly, at one point, we were told that we were the next 2 top to be seated. Front desk staff was friendly but clearly...
menupages.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Decent traditional Cuban food in Midtown. Good for pre or pst theater. The Sangria was good and the service was attentive. I brought a ate here and we had a lovely time. The prices aren't terrible...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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Overrated!

We were extremely disappointed by our last meal at Victor's. The meal was merely adequate and the wine was seriously overpriced. We made the mistake of ordering from the prix fixe menu. The dishes ended up...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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A Great Time!

I love this restaurant! I have been many times as a child and now take visiting friends. The ambiance and the friendly staff make for a wonderful experience. Only on one or two occassions has the food not been...
menupages.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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It's OK but NOT a satisfying experience!

I would agree with one of the previous reviews that the food is just mediocre. I had the potato puffs as an appetizer, which were good but the Ropa Vieja (skirt steak) was salty, not tender enough and not...
menupages.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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Good, for tourists

Perhaps this was an off night, in an off season, but our party's dishes were all bland, pedestrian, and overcooked and had us pining for the stuff we get at home in S.F. The incredibly attentive waitstaff lit...
menupages.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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The Absolute Best

I have sent 20 or more people to eat at Victors since I first discovered this gem a few years back. Since I live in Alaska, I don't get a lot of cuban food, so it is always my food stop when I come to NYC...
menupages.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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Don't even bother!!!

I made a reservation at 8:30 and was still NOT seated by 9:30. Everytime we went to ask them what's going on, they keep saying they are waiting for that ONE table to leave, I can't beleive that the restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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Outrageously good!

I was looking for good Cuban and had read the reviews online. I wa optimistic, but a little worried, due to the restaurant's location in the heart of the theater district. I think my friend's had the same...
menupages.com - user review - 12/19/2005
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I was in a third world country

I made my reservations weeks in advance and when I arrived I was seated next to the service bar where they were stacking dishes so conversation was impossible. There was no light above to read the menu. Every...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2005
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Not Worth Visiting... Find another cuban spot...

Well let me first start off by saying that the drinks are very over priced! The sangria is good there but that is about it. The service was lousy but the decor was nice. All of the food was cold including the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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A great spot before a show

Had dinner a Victor's on 11/08/05. Was a pleasant surprise and would certainly require another visit. You should arrive fairly early because a relaxed dinner will require about 90 minutes. The staff is ever...
menupages.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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wonderful by Jaclyn d. at InsiderPages

Don;t even get me started on how good their mojitos were. They put these sugar canes stick in their mojitos. YUMMY! I've heard the baclk bean soup is great adn if you ahppen to be a vegeterian you will go home...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Excelente

We went to Victor's with a japanese family who wanted to try cuban food. They loved it and were surprised that cubans ate so much white rice. We had lobster, shrimps, vaca frita, ropa vieja & red snapper, in...
menupages.com - user review - 10/29/2005
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Delicious Cuban Food

I had my brother's birthday here and it was a great experience! We were seated immediately and was greeted by our friendly waiter. The Sangerias were yummy (good size glass) and the Seafood Paella was even...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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Great atmosphere and food to die for!

Had dinner here with a coworker the other night and it was AMAZING! The Mojitos are strong, but they are great. The Sangria was also very tasty (a pitcher is a better value and you WILL drink it). The ceviche...
menupages.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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A regular at Victor's ...

I love this place, the food is delicious, one of the best Cuban food restaurants I've ever been. They have a great variety of food, I can't think of anything that is not good. It gets busy around start time of...
menupages.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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Nasty

Unless you enjoy heavy, greasy, bland cuban food, steer clear of this place. I'm not sure who the reviwers are that posted good reviews below, ut the experience was poor and fairly expensive.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2005
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Wonderful Food for a Big Night Out!

We took friends out to dinner at Victor's (and Carnegie Hall afterwards for Lewis Black) and hoped it would be a special and memorable evening. It was. The food was delicious, well prepared, service very...
menupages.com - user review - 10/20/2005
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One of the best

I love this place! =0)
menupages.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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Ate for the 1st time...Won't be my last!

The best Cuban food in the city!!!I must say, I was very impressed. Everything was to die for... including their mojito!It's guaranteed good food and service... worth every dollar!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by MARIANA L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Upscale Cuban has a nice elegant, retro setting. Good Ropa Vieja given a glam presentation. Their sangria is the top of my list in New York. Perfect for pre-theater or just a drink afterwards in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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Great Food

Just got home from here. Food and Atmosphere is excellent. Food is of highest quality. Only problem is that you need to be patient and able to wait. Things here are very slow. Had a 9:30 reservation, sat down...
menupages.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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Fun place, good food

Great atmosphere and great food. Appetizer platter was fun for our table of six. Perfect place to go before the theater.
menupages.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Gourmet G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Since Victor passed away, his legendary cafe is no longer the outstanding dining experience it was throughout the years he oversaw the operation. The decor hasn't changed - it's still a profusion of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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Cute yet elegant but disappointed

We went for a birthday dinner and they forgot to come and sing Happy Birthday, disappointed in service for drinks so refills were not great. Appetizers delcious but... I expected a little more than fried...
menupages.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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Traditional Cuban food in Midtown

Go for the lunch special, very reasonable, and plenty of good cuban dishes for you. Ate here twice, I work in midtown, so check this place out, it's been in business for 30 or 40 years for a reason, Excellent.
menupages.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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Great food, reasonable prices.

I came to Victor's for dinner. We were seated immediately, even without a reservation. The decor is very interesting. The service leaves a bit to be desired. One has to put some effort into flagging down a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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Restaurant Week - Fantastic Menu

Victor's Cafe is a great choice for Restaurant Week. A friend and I went for dinner on Friday night and were treated with the utmost professional and attentive service. I've been wanting to try this place for...
menupages.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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Great Service, Even Better Food

I have dined and drank at Victor's on several occasions and each time it was enjoyable. The food is very rich and incredibly expensive (be prepared to shell out some dough) but worth it if you are celebrating...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2005
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One of the best!

Coming from a Cuban family, I know what good Cuban food is supposed to taste like. At Victor's I found food almost as good as my grandmother's home cooking. Of course, nothing can beat a home-cooked meal,...
menupages.com - user review - 05/06/2005
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Delicious!

This restaurant exceeded my expectations. I went for dinner before a show wtih my boyfriend on 4/22/05. We let the waiter know that we did not have much time, and he made sure our food arived promptly....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2005
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Put the Cuban back into Cuban food

Where does Cuban food stop having seasoning added? Victor's Cafe. Bland pork would be kind. I know Victor's is catering to mostly Americans, but if you claim to make original Cuban cuisine, add the spices. As...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2005
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Amazing!

I am amazed that after 40 years Victor's Cafe remains the Cuban restaurant par excellence in NYC. It's elegant yet casual bistro atmosphere takes you to a Havana that no longer exists. While my wife had the...
menupages.com - user review - 03/24/2005
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A Hit!

My sisters were in town visiting me and while they were at the airport they met a nice lady that was an NYC local and she told them about Victor's! I was skeptical because I know how restaurants in the Time...
menupages.com - user review - 03/18/2005
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Wouldn't go back

I ate here 9 months ago and was very pleased. Last night was a as good. We had a 6 pm reservation for 6 people, prior to going to the theater. We arrived promptly at 6 and were told it would be a few more...
menupages.com - user review - 03/13/2005
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Great Food, Service...Umm, could be better

The food was good. I highly recommend the Oxtail.This was my first time at Victor's and the food was definately worth it.The service could have been better. The waiter was a little slow.Overall, the night was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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Disappointed

The place is nice, and the music good, but the staff is not very kind. It is way to pricey, considering that with your meat you simply get a scoop of boiled yucca and some rice and refried beans. My boyfriend...
menupages.com - user review - 02/27/2005
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What a shame!!!!

On and off, over the coarse of 20 years, I've been going to Victor's Cafe. Never had I been disappointed as I was during my recent visit on Valentine's weekend. I took my wife and some friends, bragging all...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2005
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wonderful

the sangria is excellent this is a perfect place to make a great first impression on a date but make sure they are worth it because it is pricey but the food is well worth it and then some the staff is a very...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2005
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What a disappointment!

My gf and I hadn't been to this restaurant for almost 9 months. We always regarded it as the only and best gourmet Cuban restaurant in NY. Last night 5 of us (all Cuban) went there for a Valentines dinner. I...
menupages.com - user review - 02/12/2005
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Go there if you like to eat!

The absolute best meal I've had in Manhattan!
menupages.com - user review - 02/08/2005
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Tropical splendor in Manhattan

This is a must restaurant for any NYC food lover. Everything is great! It`s a boxing fans delight with artifacts of Roberto Duran everywhere in the restaurant.
menupages.com - user review - 02/07/2005
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Delicious

I love this resturant! From the appetizers that melt in your mouth, to the entrees that leave you looking for more room in your belly! And the desserts are to die for. They had a mouth-watering dish of ice...
menupages.com - user review - 01/22/2005
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Excellent!

I've been there a few times. One of the best places to eat in New York. Great service, great food and excellent atmosphere.
menupages.com - user review - 01/20/2005
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Authentic it is!

This is the best Cuban restaurant we have ever been to. It couldn't have been more authentic! We are Cuban and never have any high expectations about Cuban restaurants and their renditions of authentic Cuban...
menupages.com - user review - 11/29/2004
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Restaurante Cubano? Noway.

This not authentic Cuban cuisine, but a mere replica. Fufu is always made with green plantains yet Victors makes it with ripe ones instead (making this dish sweet and wrong). Their lechon is said to be...
menupages.com - user review - 10/26/2004
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Just like Grandma

Whenever I am in town I have to stop by. The smoked ham croquettas are awesome. The drinks speak for themselves. You have to try the mojito and the sangria...The ambiance is relaxing and tropical. Victor's is...
menupages.com - user review - 10/19/2004
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Good Spanish Food

My husband and I went there for a late night dinner. I thought the food was very tasty and the Sangria was awesome. The service was a little slow but I thought the great tasting food made up for it.
menupages.com - user review - 06/18/2004
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Cool Spot

My dad was a chef in Cuba, so I never go out to eat Cuban b\c I have the best at home. I went to Victor's Cafe unplanned. The atomsphere is real cool, nice, and relaxed. Good for a date or with friends. I...
menupages.com - user review - 03/05/2004
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Mouth Watering Good

I love this place. I took my boyfriend there for dinner for his 30th on recommendation from some friends. All I can say is THANK YOU!!!! My new favorite restaurant in the city. The food is amazing and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2004
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Yummy!

I believe this is one of the best restaurants in the area...For sure, they have the best tamales!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2003
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Awesome

My family and I go here before/after every Broadway show we see. It's a great place with delicious, authentic food and a super atmosphere. Definitely check it out. The flan RULES!!
menupages.com - user review - 11/19/2003
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A Pleasant, Different Midtown Lunch

Victor's was a welcome change from the traditional midtown lunch. The atmosphere was quiet and the food was flavorful and unique. If you're looking for something different in the same-as-always-midtown, this...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2003
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VIVA LOS MOJITOS!!!

VICTOR'S ACCEPTS LARGE GROUPS! That's more than we can say about may restaurants in the city. First, we seated promptly. We then proceeded to drink their fabulous mojitos (these are the best we have tasted)....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2003
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Great food and great atmosphere

I had a great experience here. The food was excellent and the prices were reasonable. They had a price fix menu that was pretty good. The service was sort of slow, but the live music and the great atmosphere...
menupages.com - user review - 06/18/2003
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Reservations?

Reservations were made for a group of 10 people on the same day @ 7pm, the tables were ready @ 8pm. So what is the use of making reservations? Their excuse was that since the reservations were made the same...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2003
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The BEST Sangria you'll ever have.

Victor's Cafe is such an authentic Cuban restaurant. It has a great welcome feeling to it. The food was good. The portions were too LARGE for me. The sangria was AMAZING. Even if you don't like Cuban food go...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2002
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So, so

The food is okay. The portion is just right, maybe too little for those who would go for volume. The price is too pricey for the type of food. The ambiance is ordinary. It's a restaurant just convenient for...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2002
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Very Friendly & Warm

We went in without a reservation after a Sunday Matinee. Courteous and friendly greeting and attentive service. Excellent choices from the price fixed menu, great little dessert, and very good glass of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2002
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Welcoming atmosphere

Good food, if nothing spectacular...but a very cozy, spacious haven in the middle of Times Square. Good place to take refuge--great service! Not too cramped like many NY restaurants! (Don't order the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2002
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Needs updating

I have not dined at Victors in a couple of years but after recent dinner, I would have to say it is in need of change. I was disappointed to hear that some appetizers were all out. How do you let yourself run...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2002
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Very Authentic and Very Good

I grew up on Cuban food, as did my mother (who is Cuban) and we decided to try Victor's one night before spending an evening at the theater. We both loved it! The black beans reminded me of my grandmother's...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2002
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No Mas No Mas

I will never eat at Victor's again. Threee years ago, I had a delicious boliche with fufu there (as a Cuban, I know what a good boliche should taste like). Last Friday night I went back to Victor's after 3...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2002
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Viva Cuba

Excellent Cuban food, among the best in the city. Try the Ropa Vieja and Gazpacho. Also has excellent sangria. I've never had a bad experience with the service. The prices are really not bad for that part of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2002
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OpenTable

everything you have heard about victor's cafe is true. after celebrating 40 years, this family-run new york treasure is still getting it right. consistently serving fine authentic cuban cuisine in new york...
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Epinions

victor corral and family have been advancing the popularity of cuban cuisine in new york since 1962, when they opened their first restaurant on columbus avenue...
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Dine.com

although this website lists this restaurant as a spanish cafe,...
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IgoUgo

this tranquil, romantic spot is elegantly decorated in muted tones. soft music filled the air as we munched mouth watering plantain sauce and rice, perfect compliments to oxtail cuban style! the wine selection...
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New York Times

asia de cuba does a better job of capturing the halcyon glamour of havana in the 1950's, but this old theater district standby treats the food of cuba with more respect...
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Wcities

this theater district restaurant provides diners with an authentic cuban atmosphere. the menu features a mix of spanish and latin american inspired cuisine, along with several cuban signature dishes. try the...
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Epinions

a little bit of cuba in the theater district...
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New York Magazine

"let me start off with a little tip regarding this restaurant.in the winter do not sit in the back.due to the skylights it does get cold. now.lets get down to eating:located right in the theater...
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Yahoo! Travel

We live in Puerto Rico and everytime we go to New York we go to Victor's Cafe. This is a place where you can find the best Cuban food. Last time we stay for seven days and we went to eat four
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Fodor's

as a cuban myself, i can affirm that victors has some of the best cuban food this side of havana. considering that i rarely eat at a cuban restauraunt with a nice atmosphere--the dives almost always have...
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RestaurantRow.com

excellent cuban food...
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OpenTable

Everything you have heard about Victor's Cafe is true. After celebrating 45 years, this family-run New York treasure is still getting it right. Consistently serving fine authentic Cuban cuisine in New York...
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