Victor's Café

Name: Victor's Café
Address: 236 West 52nd Street, New York, NY, United States, 10019
Telephone: (212) 586-7714
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

7528 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cuban

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Since 1963, Victor’s Café, a family-run New York City neighborhood gem, continues to be a culinary voyage to Cuba offering an incomparable experience with its harmony of authentic cuisine, warm hospitality and stylish environment. It has the unique distinction of being both luxurious and casual, serene and high energy, family oriented and romantic, exotic yet familiar.

The cuisine at Victor’s includes the most delicious, authentic dishes combined with the restaurant’s exclusive creations that represent the evolution of Cuban cuisine. Signature dishes include Victor’s famous black bean soup, shredded beef (“Ropa Vieja”), and roast suckling pig (“Lechon”).

The restaurant itself is divided into three spacious dining rooms, accented with warm lighting, colorful Cuban art, tropical ceiling fans, and lofty sky-lit ceilings. Its Cuba Lounge is intimate and warm, featuring a tapas menu and a variety of Cuban cocktails such as Mojitos and Sangria.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 586-7714
Website
http://www.victorscafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, Women
Catering
Please e-mail events@victorscafe.com to get information.
Private party facilities
Accommodating from the most intimate of gatherings in one of our private rooms, and up to 200 guests seated or 300 standing in a more cocktail party setting, Victor’s Café is the ideal place for your private, corporate, charitable, fundraiser &/or holiday event.Please e-mail events@victorscafe.com to get information.
Private party contact
Monica Zaldivar: (888) 772-4230

Location
236 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Theater District / Times Square
Cross street
Between Broadway & 8th Avenue
Parking details
There is a parking lot across the street from the restaurant, Central Parking, located at 888 8th Ave New York, NY 10019.
Public transit
Stops E train to 7 Ave, #1 train to 50th Street, N R Q to 49th Street <br />
Entertainment
Live music in our Cuba Lounge & Bar. Free Wi-Fi
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Hasa Diga Daiquiri$18.00
The Book of Mormon Featured Cocktail! Blanco Rum, maraschino liqueur, fresh lime, simple syrup
Mojito Clásico$18.00
Bacardi Superior, fresh lime, mint leaves, simple syrup
Cubiche Flaco "Skinny Motito"$18.00
Tito's Vodka, fresh lime, Splenda, mint leaves
Coconaty Mojito$18.00
Bacardi Coco, fresh lime, mint leaves, simple syrup
Seasonal Mojito$18.00
Bacardi Superior, seasonal fruit, fresh lime, mint leaves, simple syrup
Summer Spritz$16.00
Dry Vermouth, Prosecco, Club Soda, Blueberries, Mint
Vitico$17.00
Vanilla Vodka, Espresso Shot, Blue Agave
Havana Spice$18.00
Bacardi Oakheart Spiced Rum, lemon juice, fresh lime, sugar & spice cinnamon ring
Summer Breeze$19.00
Grey Goose Vodka, St Germain elderflower liqueur, Grapefruit Juice
Spicy Cucumber Margarita$17.00
21 Seed Cucumber Jalapeno Tequila, Citronge Orange Liqueur, Salt Rim
Cuba Libre$17.00
Clásico Rum, fresh lime, cola
Aperol Spritz$16.00
Aperol, Prosecco, Club Soda, Orange
Bloody Mary$18.00
Titos, Bloody Mary Mix, Crispy Pig Skin, Olives, Celery, Salt & Pepper Rim

Sangria

Sangria with A Cuban Twist - A Cuban twist on the Spanish standard. Our Sangria is made with wine, triple sec, brandy, gin, pineapple, guava, oranges, and fresh-squeezed juice

Red$16.00
- Glass$16.00
- 1/2 Pitcher$34.00
- Pitcher$49.00
White$16.00
- Glass$16.00
- 1/2 Pitcher$34.00
- Pitcher$49.00
Champagne$18.00
- Glass$18.00
- 1/2 Pitcher$36.00
- Pitcher$52.00

What 7,528 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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New York / Tri-State Area
Cuban

7,528 Reviews

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TommyGfromNJ
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a Pre Show dinner, couldn’t have been happier, great food, service and value. Love this restaurant
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donnaa
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent. However i’m pretty sure the menu has been vastly condensed since the last time I was there. Very limited choices not near as many as I remember. I couldn’t believe there was no soup on the menu at all not even a black bean soup. My husband and I are big soup lovers and we really missed having that for a choice . Overall everything else was perfect. I had Ropa, Vieja, and my husband had duck, and we shared a side of boiled yuca, which is my favorite and everything was delicious.
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Ernie
Milwaukee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great spot post matinee. Fantastic empanadas! Great staff!
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ChrisF
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A must visit in New York City. Never disappoints.
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JoseLuisC
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightful experience and very tasty Cuban dishes. Superb service as always. Thank you
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luvarat
New York Area
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a treasure located in the Theater district. The food was amazing. Arrived at the table straight off grill/oven and pan. Fried Branzino was cooked to perfection. Moist and very flavorful. Skirt steak with chimichurri as stated by my family was “Divine”. Service was excellent. Wait staff very attentive.
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Kenad
Atlanta Metro
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great experience. The rice dish was not as tasty as I expected but branzino and lechón were superb!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Everything was great. I gave overall 4 star because part of the dish I ordered (ropa vieja) wasn’t as tender as I would have liked. Otherwise I loved this place!
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SharonH
New York Area
450 reviews
vip
5.0
450 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Victor’s is a delightful place! Beautiful old world comfort with modern upscale food that is simultaneously traditional and contemporary. Would return in a heartbeat!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were impeccable! My coconut mojito was fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant.
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elenitaH
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and ambiance can’t wait to go back soon
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Awalker
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service from beginning to end. My husband and I enjoyed the guacamole. Tostones, skirt steak and hanger steak combo as well as the churros and guava cobbler for desert. Each was well prepared and delicious. We also enjoyed the white sangria and a passion fruit mojito. We will definitely return, Our waiter who has been there over 23 years was amazing- attentive but not hovering and the bus staff was top notch as well.
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DaniloR
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience5
It was a fair experience, decor is great, service is good and food is ok, nothing to rave about. The oxtail was a disappointment, dinners at the next table were disappointed as well with the Ropa Vieja and roasted pork dishes. I like Cuban food but not this one.
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LisaC
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great and such a nice place to go after a Broadway show
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ClareH
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our new favorite restaurant in New York. Everything was perfect! The food was delicious, the service was spectacular, and the ambience was beautiful.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Pre theatre! Delicious meal.
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JillB
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience all around pre-Theater. The food was delicious, and the service great. Haven’t been there in a few years, so it was quite enjoyable!
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DaveH
Las Vegas
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Some great food and some average food. Kind of loud.
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RosemarieP
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! Will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Always great service here and most of the food is delicious. I of course have things I don’t like as much as other things, but overall a great pre-Theatreland choice.
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Fastfax
New York Area
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The restaurant handled the full house theater crowd very well. Didn't rush anyone out Service was polite and calm
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service and Gonzalo our server is great and food authentic Cuban cuisine, highly recommended
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Cheryl
Philadelphia
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The waitstaff continues to be outstanding. The sangria is a “must!” Excellent culinary choices.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Fabulous gluten free choices. We will be returning.
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BonnieA
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great food, great service and great ambiance. Great cocktails too.
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RoxxyBlues
New York Area
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I enjoyed dinner very much. The food was absolutely delicious, the staff lovely and welcoming and the cocktails superb! Thank you.
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time2eat
New York Area
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection. The setting was nice and pricing seemed fair for midtown Manhattan. The oxtail was our favorite entree of the day and lechón was delicious also. Perfect rice and black beans. Good coffee too. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. My only add would be to slow down the service a bit as we did feel rushed between cocktails and food.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great. Glasses were kept full, dishes cleared promptly. Food was delicious
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Redlili3
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A friend recommended Victor's and IT WAS WORTH IT!!! I went with a friend who had an allergy and the chef came out to help her choose her dishes. My ropa viejo was one of the best dishes, along with the croquettas coral and wine. Well worth the walk and wasn't too expensive!
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BethH
Jacksonville
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Armand was an amazing server and the food was very good. The drinks were tasty and served quickly. Great time!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great service. Staff very friendly
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RikkiF
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My sister and I took our mom for a Cuban delight to celebrate her 85th birthday! Service was attentive and friendly, and wonderfully doting on the birthday girl. Made her feel very special. Food was delish. After reading various reviews on this site expressing small portion sizes, we opted for 2 appetizers, 3 entrees, and 2 sides. There was enough food for 5 of us. We had plenty of leftovers for the next day. We ordered a yummy dessert (guava cake with vanilla gelati) and the servers came to sing happy birthday. Mom loved it!
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GMor
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most delicious meal! And the service is top notch! Branzino, Bacalao en balsa, Rice and the best EVER black beans, Pineapple and Mango Mojitos and Sangria. A must if you’re ever in the city!!
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MarcR
Phoenix
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great tapas Cuban food. The service was friendly and efficient.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was nice service was nice and attentive. Enjoyed the dinner.
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MichaelS
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal and the service is amazing! The place is always clean, especially the bathrooms. Every time I dine there I leave happy and satisfied
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RosannW
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another fantastic meal! They do a great job whether it is a party of 4 or 10. Thank you!!!
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ikes
Greensboro
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
Good was adequate, have had much better cuban food at a bodega. Rushed by all staff.
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JoelleM
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
My husband and I decided to have dinner before our broadway show. We ordered the chicken empanadas for an appetizer and for dinner he ordered the ropa vieja and I ordered the lechón asado. The food was delicious!! I would have given 5 stars but my issue was the service was sub par. Our waiter took our order and dropped off our drinks and after that we didn’t see him not once after . He didn’t even stop by to check in once, I wanted another drink and my glass sat there empty . All in all , I’ve been to victors before and I haven’t had any issues with the wait staff. But I’m hoping it was just an off day for the server. It’s definitely important to make sure you check in on your patrons throughout their restaurant experience .
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Malka
New York Area
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Best food, ever! Everything tasted fresh and wonderfully prepared. I will definitely be back!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Victor's Café offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 586-7714.

Victor's Café is rated 4.6 stars by 7528 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

236 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross street
Between Broadway & 8th Avenue
Neighborhood
Theater District / Times Square
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a parking lot across the street from the restaurant, Central Parking, located at 888 8th Ave New York, NY 10019.
Public transit
Stops E train to 7 Ave, #1 train to 50th Street, N R Q to 49th Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, Women
Entertainment
Live music in our Cuba Lounge & Bar. Free Wi-Fi
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.victorscafe.com/
Phone number
(212) 586-7714
Catering
Please e-mail events@victorscafe.com to get information.
Private party facilities
Accommodating from the most intimate of gatherings in one of our private rooms, and up to 200 guests seated or 300 standing in a more cocktail party setting, Victor’s Café is the ideal place for your private, corporate, charitable, fundraiser &/or holiday event.Please e-mail events@victorscafe.com to get information.
Private party contact
Monica Zaldivar: (888) 772-4230

Victor's Café

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Victor's Specialty Cocktails

Hasa Diga Daiquiri$18.00

Mojito Clásico$18.00

Cubiche Flaco "Skinny Motito"$18.00

Coconaty Mojito$18.00

Seasonal Mojito$18.00

Summer Spritz$16.00

Vitico$17.00

Havana Spice$18.00

Summer Breeze$19.00

Spicy Cucumber Margarita$17.00

Cuba Libre$17.00

Aperol Spritz$16.00

Bloody Mary$18.00

Sangria

Red$16.00

White$16.00

Champagne$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Victor's Café offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Victor's Café restaurant rated?

Is Victor's Café currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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