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Address:
3756 Grand Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55409

Neighborhood:
South Minneapolis

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Cuisine:
Cuban

Price: $30 and under

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Victor's 1959 Cafe Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.victors1959cafe.com
Email: cafe1959@gmail.com
Phone: (612) 827-8948
Hours of Operation: Breakfast & Brunch: Everyday: 8:00am - 2:30pm; Lunch: Everyday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Payment Options: MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Cuban, Caribbean
Executive Chef: Vic Valens, Jr.
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Catering: Please contact Niki Stavrou directly for catering options at cafe1959@gmail.com
Entertainment: We play great Cuban and Latin music in the restaurant, but no live entertainment.

Getting there

Cross Street: West 38th Street
Public Transit: We are on the corner of West 38th Street and Grand Ave South in Minneapolis. Both streets are major bus lines.
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: We have a small parking lot in front and in back of the restaurant (3 spots in front, 4 spots in back)and there is also on-street parking available.

A word from Victor's 1959 Cafe

Victor's 1959 Cafe is a little piece of Havana in South Minneapolis offering traditional Cuban fare such as Picadillo, Ropa Vieja, Cuban Sandwiches, Yuca frita, Sweet Plantains, Tostones, and other tasty recipes from Cuban cuisine. Independently and locally owned, you'll find friendly service… and a festive environment with lots of writing on the walls! (Ask for a sharpie so you can add your comments to our walls filled with grafitti). Visited in 2008 by Food Network's Guy Fieri, Diner's Drive-ins and Dives, who cooked up "off the hook" Cuban food with owner Niki Stavrou. Check our website to watch the episode! We're a tiny restaurant with only 11 tables inside and 10 more tables on our tropical summer patio. Enjoy our Wines, Beers, Tropical Mimosas and Champagne Mojitos! Also popular for our unique breakfast menu, served every day! No reservations for breakfast or lunch, just come on in... 5 mins from Downtown/Uptown 15 minutes from Mpls/St Paul Int'l airport. Continued

Victor's 1959 Cafe

4.5

148 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem

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138 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

138 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(121)
fit for foodies(78)
great for outdoor dining(23)

great for lunch(22)
special occasion(20)
romantic(16)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (138)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Melissa W

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I'm glad I had an early (5:30pm) reservation for dinner at Victor's, because by 6pm the place was getting busy! And after having my first dinner there, I can see why it gets so busy! Everything was simply delicious, from the appetizers (we shared the mix plate) to the Cubano sandwich with an order of black beans and rice on the side. Portions were generous and prices were very reasonable. The staff were friendly and the service was great. I hope to have a reason to return for more - soon!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It was my first time there

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"It was my first time there and i loved it. The server was really good about describing items on the menu. All five of us enjoyed our food!"

Dined on 04/10/2012

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had a great evening for a

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Had a great evening for a casual birthday celebration. Fun, funky, casual ambiance. The pork dish on the dinner menu was terrific. The waitress was attentive and every one of us left full and happy."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Eclectic! Good Cuban food.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Eclectic! Good Cuban food. Next time I have to try the chicken stew."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It was my second visit in

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"It was my second visit in two days. I brought a friend who had never been there--she loved it and brought her boyfriend the day after she and I ate there. He loved it, too. Our waitress, Cody, was fabulous. She was friendly, informative, and eager to give us recommendations. Her selections were great. I'm moving to the neighborhood this month and plan to frequent the restaurant regularly."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Such a great restaurant. Fun,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2009

Dined on 03/29/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Such a great restaurant. Fun, lively environment. Great servers, great food. Can't go wrong with the Sandwich Cubano, but be prepared to be full afterwards. My partner likes the empanadas and the yuca is delicious too. This is one of our go-to places when we want a great meal, but don't want to spend a lot."

Dined on 03/29/2012

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

GREAT food! But I thought

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2012

Dined on 03/17/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"GREAT food! But I thought it was REALLY expensive for what you get."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Loved our visit, food was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Loved our visit, food was terrific. cuban sandwich was great, my husband loved shrimp creole. Pina colada cake yummy!"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything was awesome, this

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2011

Dined on 03/23/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Everything was awesome, this has been our 5th trip since finding out about it on Diners Drive-in's and Dive's. We have never been disappointed and we have brought family and friends along after the first time and their reaction has always been the same as ours, great everything."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

What this "neighborhood gem"

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Dined on 03/24/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"What this "neighborhood gem" lacks in space, it more than makes up for in atmosphere! Cozy and very intimate, with bright, vibrant coloring and patrons' "graffiti" are the hallmarks of decor. ...And the food! WOW! Can't say enough great things about the outstanding chicken empenadas, the pulled beef and oh that heaven-sent Cuban sandwich!"