Cubana Café
A stretch of streets filled with cute shops, restaurants, and bars. Cubana Café is on Smith in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
It is exactly what we were looking for on a really bitter cold night. We craved for something heavy, hot, and hearty. So what better than Cuban food?!?! This place is small, cute and the staff is friendly. The décor of the place exuberated a homey feeling, as if I was visiting a Cuban family. The tostones tastes awesome with the dipping sauce. They are light, thin and fried plantain chips.
One thing I found unique about this place is their restroom set up. To my surprise, as I patiently waited my turn, I noticed the giant condom box hung on the outside of the bathroom door (filled with condoms in it). To further add to the ambiance, the single toilet bathroom has a giant palm tree protruding out from the sink. How awesome is that?!?!
As for the food, it was mediocre. I think I can find better Cuban food elsewhere..maybe Miami? Or it’s quite possible that the fast food chain, Tina’s Restaurant formerly known as Sophie’s, is better than this place.
Tostones with dip Cuban Sandwich Sopa De Mariscos: shrimps, mussels and calamari in shellfish broth, just a little spicy. Arroz Con Pollo: half roasted chicken with rice & beans. Hanging on the restroom door. Filled with condoms! The tree! It takes up most of the bathroom space.
Cubana Café
272 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 858-3980
