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Victor's Cafe Cuban Restaurant
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Cuban·Midtown, New York

Victor's Cafe Cuban Restaurant

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Clear gluten-free labeling and knowledgeable staff make this a solid choice, with many menu items marked GF and positive recent diner experiences. No dedicated fryer, so fried items are not safe for celiac, but staff proactively guide guests to safe options.

Gluten-Free Offerings

GF DessertsGF Soy Sauce
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Cross-Contamination
Medium

Shared prep surfaces or fryer. Confirm practices on arrival.

Staff Knowledge
High

Staff are knowledgeable and can guide GF diners confidently.

Illness Reports
None

No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.

GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
16 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive
About

Victor's Cafe is a Cuban restaurant in New York City, known for its signature dishes like black bean soup, Ropa Vieja, and roast suckling pig (Lechón). It's a family-owned spot, perfect for a date night splurge, with a vibrant atmosphere featuring live Cuban music. The restaurant was founded by Victor Del Corral in 1963, and is now run by his…

GF Menu
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16 items
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FRESH STARTERS
Ceviche de Salmon
Atlantic Salmon, citrus marinade, red onion, mango, avocado
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Havana Guac
Avocado, tomato, cilantro, onions, lime, tropical root chips, queso frito
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Ensalada de Palmitos y Mandarinas
Field greens, hearts of palm, Mandarin slices, Marcona almonds, Manchego cheese, champagne vinaigrette
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RICE DISHES
Arroz con Pollo
Saffron infused Calasparra rice, braised all natural chicken and rice casserole with sofrito and beer
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Paella de Mariscos
Saffron infused Calasparra rice, squid, mussels, clams shrimp, chervil, white wine
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SEAFOOD
Camarones Enchilados
Shrimp in spicy creole sauce with wine, boniato purée, boniato crisps
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Salmón Carnaval
Seared Atlantic Salmon, charred pineapple, chives, cilantro Cuban creamy polenta
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SIDES
Boiled Yucca with Garlic Mojo
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Seasonal Market Vegetables
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VEGETARIAN
Plato de Vegetales
Sauteed mushrooms, broccoli, Cipollini onions, mixed peppers, side of yucca, sweet plantains, and white rice
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MEAT
Lechón Asado
Traditional roast pig marinated 24 hours, slowly roasted overnight in Cuban style mojo, garlic mojo yucca, moros
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Churrasco con Chimichurri
9oz Prime Black Angus Skirt Steak, chimichurri sauce
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Vaca Frita al Mojo Agrio
Pan-fried Crispy shredded Prime Hanger Steak, red onions, Seville orange mojo
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DESSERT
Flan de Huevo
Traditional Cuban-style egg custard topped with a light caramel sauce
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Helado
Choice of coconut, vanilla or chocolate gelato
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Sorbete
Guava or Mango sorbet
GF
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Logistics
Address
236 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019, USA
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