Down a short set of steps on Thompson Street is the small-but-mighty Cubana Café, serving up tasty takes on classic Cuban cuisine. The vibe is low-key and cozy, with bright bottles of Jarritos sodas lining the walls and vinyl-covered banquettes.
The menu features delicious quesadillas, juicy pulled pork, and my personal favorite, a stuffed poblano chile with calamari and shrimp. The margaritas are taste-tacular, the sangria is stellar and the tres leches cake is not to be missed. Try Cubana Café for lunch or dinner; their breakfast menu is served all day (although they don't open until 11:30 am, curiously), and the crowd is always interesting.
Bring cash (no cards accepted) and don't bring your whole posse, this spot is small and intimate and better for date night than a dinner party.
Cubana Café
110 Thompson Street in SoHo between Prince and Spring
(212) 966-5366
Have you been to Cubana Café? What's your favorite dish?
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