Victor's Cafe

94GF

Cuban·Midtown, New York

Victor's Cafe

Name: Victor's Cafe
Address: 236 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019, USA, Midtown, NY, US
Telephone: (212) 586-7714
Rating: 4.7

Excellenthigh confidence

Clear gluten-free labeling and a wide range of marked options make Victor's Cafe a solid choice for gluten-free diners, with staff generally knowledgeable and able to accommodate requests. Shared fryer is used for some items, so fried foods are not safe for celiac guests.

Gluten-Free Offerings

GF Desserts

0GF Score

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

18 items identified

GF Sentiment

Mostly positive

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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

Snapshot — verify on arrival

18 items

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FRESH STARTERS

Ceviche de Salmon

Atlantic Salmon, citrus marinade, red onion, mango, avocado

Havana Guac

Avocado, tomato, cilantro, onions, lime, tropical root chips, queso frito

Ensalada de Palmitos y Mandarinas

Field greens, hearts of palm, Mandarin slices, Marcona almonds, Manchego cheese, champagne vinaigrette

RICE DISHES

Arroz con Pollo

Saffron infused Calasparra rice, braised all natural chicken and rice casserole with sofrito and beer

Paella de Mariscos

Saffron infused Calasparra rice, squid, mussels, clams shrimp, chervil, white wine

SEAFOOD

Camarones Enchilados

Shrimp in spicy creole sauce with wine, boniato purée, boniato crisps

Salmón Carnaval

Seared Atlantic Salmon, charred pineapple, chives, cilantro Cuban creamy polenta; available simply grilled

SIDES

Fried Sweet Plantains

Boiled Yucca with Garlic Mojo

Fried Green Plantains with Garlic Mojo

Seasonal Market Vegetables

VEGETARIAN

Plato de Vegetales

Sauteed mushrooms, broccoli, Cipollini onions, mixed peppers, side of yucca, sweet plantains, and white rice

MEAT

Lechón Asado

Traditional roast pig marinated 24 hours, slowly roasted overnight in Cuban style mojo, garlic mojo yucca, moros

Churrasco con Chimichurri

9oz Prime Black Angus Skirt Steak, chimichurri sauce

Vaca Frita al Mojo Agrio

Pan-fried Crispy shredded Prime Hanger Steak, red onions, Seville orange mojo

DESSERT

Flan de Huevo

Traditional Cuban-style egg custard topped with a light caramel sauce

Helado

Choice of coconut, vanilla or chocolate gelato

Sorbete

Guava or Mango sorbet

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Logistics

Address

236 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019, USA

Phone

(212) 586-7714

Links

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