The food and coffee here is amazing. The portions are large and the prices are very reasonable for the amount of food recieved. This was my third time here and I had the 'El Dorado' - Sea Bass, which was fantastic. I live about 30 minutes away (...depending on 101 traffic....) and the food is easily worth the trip. Cafecito offers a very original take on a Cuban-Chicago style restaurant with a dash of California style. My wife had the Milenasa pressed sandwich which was made to perfection. Be aware of the cooler with the assorted pieces of dessert... it gets me everytime... I tried the Tres Leches and ended up eating the whole thing.. During our visit, there was a customer that came in with a 'to-go' order that she had placed and wasn't happy with it. She stormed in and interrupted two guests that were in the middle of placing an order at the counter. The manager stayed professional and kindly asked her to lower her voice and that he would address her once the couple finished placing their order. Once the couple left, the angry customer (gen z/young adult) started berating him about the meal and lack of customer service. The manager stayed calm and collective offered her a full refund as well as a re-cooked meal that she ordered earlier. However, this wasn't enough for her, she wanted blood. The manager kept composure, realized he was in a lose-lose situation, and calmly told her she needed to leave, which she complied. The manager was being rage baited and he handled it like a pro! This is a small 'mom and pop' shop pushing to make it in the tough climate of Calabasas. They are unique and treasure quality. This place is a true gem and I look forward to their growing ambitions! read more

Amazing food and very friendly staff at Cafecito. I also enjoyed the decor it made me feel at home. read more

Cafecito - Café Con Leche - Cuban Near Me - Calabasas, California

You've just found the ultimate on-the-way-to-the-beach spot! Cafecito in Calabasas has authentic Cuban food. Think plátanos, black beans and white rice, sandwiches and that warm welcome you feel when you go to a Cuban home. It is a tiny hole-in-the-wall near the post office and a well known sushi bar. I love the Pobrecito, porque tiene bananas! Don't miss the Cafe con Leche, but if you want strong coffee, the espresso and drip are great. Cafecito is opening in Agoura on Kanan Road this June as well, so it will be even easier to eat up before hitting the waves. read more

Awesome service. Friendly owners and amazing breakfast and lunch food. Cuban food. Try their Cuban coffee! Got the ropa con papa eggs and Cuban style pork. Def worth a try when you're in the area. Easy parking but does get a bit busy on the weekend. read more

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Been by twice now, once for lunch and now for dinner. Lunch was PACKED with a long line so we left but made it back for dinner. Still a line but not as crazy. Let me start with saying, Libby was busting ass, get her some help! Cashier, running the food most of the time, and cleaning up is too much. Regardless, of the stress she kept cool and got it all done. On to the food... I see why there is a line. The GuavaQ pork plate was flavorful, and even the rice was made to perfection which is typical not a call out. The jerk sandwich was good, but a little dry. Did not expect anything amazing since jerk is a traditional Jamaican dish but wanted to give it a try. Other notes...their menu needs some updating. No alcohol yet and no croquettes. The prices are awesome which also makes that line extra long. Looking forward to trying some other dishes. read more

Cafecito - GuavaQ Pork Platillo - Cuban Near Me - Calabasas, California

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This place is always busy, it seems! Small seating area inside (5 tables for 4 and a couple counter-type spots) and about 6 tables outside on the covered sidewalk area. Nice music playing inside and decent AC considering the door was open and it was super hot outside. You get in the long line to order and then someone will bring your food to you; order everything you want at once so you don't have to queue up again. On a Friday evening, Libby was pretty much working alone. She was taking orders, running food, making coffees, and bussing tables. Girl needed some help but did her very best. Was confused by the online menu, as it showed items they don't have at this location (like cocktails and croquettes); apparently byob is acceptable, though. Good to know for next time =) We ordered the Jerk Chicken Sandwich ($13.29) and the GuavaQ Pork Platillo ($16.99). Both were good; the plate was better. The chicken sandwich was a bit dry and lacking in some of the strong jerk flavors I was hoping for. The plate was huge and full of good flavors from the sauce in the pork and the beans. Some of the pork pieces were odd; I would go with the chicken next time. Great value for the price and nice flavors. The breakfast items (served all day) looked really good, too. I would recommend parking on the street (on Park Granada, not Park Sorrento) and walking a little; the lot here is always packed and always crazy. read more

First time visiting a Cuban restaurant and it did not disappoint. The girl at the register was sooo nice and helpful. We ordered a plate and a sandwich. The sandwich was a little dry for us but I loved the plate. I ordered the Lechón (pork) and enjoyed it very much. If you like cumin, this dish is a must try! Cute little spot tucked away in a small shopping center with a decent amount of seating. I definitely will try the cafesito next time read more

Cafecito - Cuban Near Me - Calabasas, California

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Incredible hole in the wall space! Authentic vibe inside, moderately priced, & DELICIOUS food. Definitely coming back. read more

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The cortado was incredible. Not overly sweet or bitter, just right. Staff seemed friendly as well. My only knock would be the tres leches pancakes, they were honestly flavorless and kind of chewy. The cubanismo was good but I felt like it would benefit from more chorizo and tots. Honestly though the sandwiches looked amazing. Definitely will be trying those next time I'm back. read more

Love that they make iced cortados; they were amazing. We tried the tres leches pancakes and cubanismo breakfast plate as well. The pancakes were weirdly dry and chewy when tres leches should have been milky and soft. The cubanismo platter was good, but we felt there could have been a bigger portion of tater tots and chorizo. Overall, pretty good and would come back for the cortados and to try the sandwiches since they looked good. read more

Food was great. I ordered on Uber Eats for pick up. Glad I did the line is huge and very long to order. Parking in a plaza but it's packed !! read more

Great Cuban hole in the wall just off the 101 in downtown Calabasas! It's a cute location with great decor and friendly vibes. Like dropped straight from Havana! The service was great and attentive with great recommendations. I asked what was recommended and he put right onto the Cubano! Everyone in our group loved what they got. 10/10 recommend. read more

Cafecito - Cubano - Cuban Near Me - Calabasas, California

Good food. Poor service. Regardless of who arrives first coffee orders are taken and the food service starts to be prepared after all drinks are prepared and served. Be prepared to wait after any drink orders are taken read more

Wonderful Cuban restaurant! Almost everything is gluten free- even the plantains!!! Ordered via phone and they were able to answer my questions about gluten free options (I have celiac disease). We went back the next morning and I had my first Cafecito and that small but mighty coffee did not disappoint! It's a cute little shop- check them out! read more

Cafecito - Pork with plantains - Cuban Near Me - Calabasas, California

Cafecito was ¡Está buenísimo! I ordered a cappuccino and the Chilaquiles, both were ¡Sabroso! Friendly staff and cool aesthetics inside the café. I definitely recommend going here if you are in the area. read more

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Came in for breakfast this morning and of course coffee!!! Cafe con leche is a must if you're here! It just hits different! It's amazing! We all love it and get it with different milk options. Either way you order it you will love it. Impossible sandwich is a must for my vegan brother and for the rest of us, we opted for some tres leches pancakes! They were pretty epic! Delicious fluffy and not overwhelming with the sweet touch tres leches usually brings. They were topped with delicious strawberries and blueberries! That was a shared treat. My main dish was the chilaquiles... let me tell you, the flavors all meshed together really smoothly! Black beans, pico de gallo, garlic sauce, ropa Vieja, queso fresco and crunchy tortillas in a decadent sauce was devine! I accompanied that with a side of plantains which is a must here and all in all I really enjoyed my dish. We also got the carne encebollada con huevos and tater tots. All of it, pretty much heavenly. It's a really busy place. Check it out you won't regret it! read more

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As soon as you walk in you feel the good energy coming from the staff. Coffee is great. The sandwiches are a good portion size. I ordered the Cuban Sandwich and it did not disappoint. This place hits the spot after a good hike up those Calabasas stairs. read more

This place is AMEXING A PLUS ON EVERYTHING The cuban Sanwiches are very Goood also the Cefecito or the Cafe con Leche costumer services excellent make you wanted to come back I WILL LOVE IT MORE IF YOU WILL HAVE ON YOUR MENU "CONGRI" read more

A rare 5 star review for me as I only give it for establishments that are truly exceptional across the board and deliver an impressive experience. Cafecito serves up outstanding Cuban comfort food and drinks in a laid back and immersive environment. Tried the lechon plate, which was succulent and perfectly caramelized giving the marbled pork a well balanced umami taste. The mojo sauce was just right without overpowering the toasty pork. The Chivito sandwich may be one of the most satisfying pressed sandwich I've ever had. The light bread was perfectly pressed to a nice crunch, which was the ideal pairing for the quad stuffing of steak, ham, bacon and fried egg. Once you take a bite you just want to keep going and replicate the experience over and over again. Enjoyed a nice iced cafe leche, which is my favorite iced coffee. Last but not least is the super reasonably priced menu. Vast majority of dishes were under $20! I can't wait to return to Cafecito to try their other selections. read more

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The restaurant is located in the Calabasas shopping center, also here, at the post office. So parking may be an issue. The sandwich we ordered was delicious, and the service was good. The prices were reasonable too. We ordered the sweet pork with grilled onion my friend by ordered the sandwich with egg and avocado also very good read more

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Absolutely recommend this place, and based on seeing how much traffic it had think a lot of people love this place. Very authentic Cuban with some regional adaptations. We had the ropa vieja and the ropa vieja sandwich, and they were very good. The coffee was strong. I would have put a bit more sugar to give it the finishing Cuban touch. Model is kind of fast casual where you order at the counter and the food is brought to the table. Generally quick to order but did wait a bit to get served. The place Feels cozy and has some outdoor seating. read more

PROOF ADDED. I came in here with good expectations.I got something called the cafechera and tell me why it looks nothing like the picture plus the version I got has black grime, the stuff you scrape off of a grill all over my seafood and meat. I got concerned and the lady just laughed in my face.Correcting me on what I called the dish. So rude. So disgusting. I checked everywhere to find a picture of somebody else getting the cafechera to compare it to mine and like I thought, there's also did not have grime on it. Picture of that also below read more

Cafecito - Disgusting - Cuban Near Me - Calabasas, California

Great spot for a little cafecito and a Cubano. The music is a vibe, and the service is friendly. I can see why this spot has so many regulars coming in for a meal and/or a cup of coffee or both. I ordered a Cubano sandwich (would come back for this), and even though I mentioned cafecito at the beginning of this review, I actually got a matcha latte which was good with just the right amount of sweetness. This spot is a gem. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll come by for that cafecito. read more

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Wow. Great food and environment! We'll be back! Cubano was delicious and the rice plates are amazing! And the person who serves us was awesome. The coffee was so delicious! read more

Counting down for more locations throughout LA.... This is how a perfect business operates Prices are pretty cheap compared to the rest of LA's food options Service was phenomenal, they were so attentive to every single table and while I sat to eat my sandwich, I noticed them going to every table multiple times asking what was needed and ACTUALLY remembering to bring it - which I feel like I've given up on at this point Cubano sandwich, chimichurri sandwich and cafecito (double) were so so good. It's a good thing I don't live close to here, or else I'd ruin any chance of a summer body Parking lot is huge (shared with Shibuya shopping center), and street parking available too Extremely kind staff, outdoor seating (aka pet friendly), and overall great experience. I'll be back for sure read more

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Cute little cafe in Calabsas! I enjoy getting the salads, they are always fresh! And if you like strong coffee, this is the place to go!

Some girlfriends and I stopped by here for a late lunch today and wow, what a great little spot! Cafecito is tucked away in a little shopping center. Based on the name, you might think it's merely a coffee shop but they have incredible food. I didn't get to try any coffee but saw plenty of customers order coffee so I'm thinking it's as good as the food. You order at the counter and your food is brought out to you to your table. I asked for a recommendation and the pollo chimichurri plate was suggested. The entree came with rice, black beans, and plantains. My friends got ropa vieja and tilapia criolla. Both of these things plates came with the same sides as mine. So while the food was delicious we were also impressed with the helpful and friendly service. Everyone who worked there seemed happy to be there and so kind! It was a nice surprise that our random pick for lunch turned out to be such a phenomenal place! read more

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Great food and always great service. The staff are always so friendly. I like how small and unassuming the restaurant is. Never had a bad meal here and the cafe con leche is one of the best I've ever had. read more

This place makes me dream of going to Cuba to experience the rich culture and taste all the great flavors of their food. Ambiance: Quaint cafe with vibrant atmosphere. The music feels like it takes you to a different place and I love it. You can't help but want to dance. Inside and outside seating available. We've been sitting inside because ourside its been a bit hot but it'll be nice once the weather cools. Seating: order first then seat yourself. Service: Excellent. Always excellent. Since we've been coming here they have been so welcoming. We love it here. Baby Tip: They were able to accommodate our stroller because it's small but we make it work and we're grateful. Bring a carrier too so you can eat if your little one won't stay still in the stroller. My baby girl was under 6 months so she likes to be a part of things when we eat ... And sits in our arms or carrier. Side note: they were so welcoming to us having a baby, I appreciate that so much as it makes our dining experience exponentially better to know we aren't a " hassle". We're new parents trying to do normal things still. Food: My husband's choice - Vaca frita platilli comes with pulled beef and onions and bell peppers + black beans + rice + platanos and it hits the spot. My choice: steak chimichurri platillo - flavorful. I dream of this plate. Flank steak drizzled with the perfect mixture of chimichurri+ black beans + rice + platanos. Ooh it's a whole meal and dessert. I usually have enough to take some home! I should try other things on the menu but I just love that this is consistent. Cafe con leche- love this flavor. Creamy latte. Not overpowering. Matcha latte sweet and yummy. Love me a sweet matcha. Now for matcha enthusiasts I'll say this is definitely more of the sweet premixed matcha with a hint of vanills rather than the earthy flavor. I liked it cuz it's sweet. There's a time and a place for sweet drinks lol. Also, They have inca cola and other goodies offered in their dessert case that I have yet to try. Parking: free in the lot in front! Sometimes it can get a bit full so pull around the corner and you'll see more spots. (There's a post office in this plaza) read more

Reeeally good pressed sandwiches! I usually am not a sandwich person but i looove how delicious their sandwiches are! Tasty and great texture. Owner and servers are all super friendly, cute place to go to for a weekend brunch. Will be back for sure. read more

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best cubano I have ever had. It was so delicious and the meat was so tender and juicy. a must try for sure! read more

Cafecito - Cubano - Cuban Near Me - Calabasas, California

Nice little hole in the wall we stopped by on our way up to Ventura to escape the heat. It wasn't too crowded and ordering was simple, just order at the front and take a seat and food was brought to us. Gf ordered the Ropa con papa and I got the Abuelita and both were yummy! The cut up churros on the small pancake was nice and filling and balanced well with the cortadito I got! A great breakfast stop along the way. Parking can be hard since it's a smallish lot but worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

Cafecito - Cortadito - Cuban Near Me - Calabasas, California

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This place is so good!!! Absolutely fantastic A+ Service 10 out of 10 even though you really don't have a waiter waiting on you at this location their staff always check on you and make sure you are good and satisfied with your meal. This is a place where you walk up and pay before you get your order and then you pick a table that you wanna sit at it's a very small. I love it for a date night and the quality of food you are getting is 10 out of 10 not greasy Very fresh and trust me. It is so flavorful you won't believe it. This food is the best Cuban restaurant I've ever had and I love that. It is a small family owned place. I've been here for lunch and dinner. They also serve breakfast and they do have a coffee bar and they make really good coffee drinks. Also their chimichurri sauce is amazing. Don't be afraid to ask for that on the side to whatever you order. Parking is very difficult, fyi read more

Update of BLACK GRIME ALL OVER FOOD I went in there and the girl who answered the food I presume stopped me from going in and said " no no you got it all wrong " or something along the line. She walked in there with me to the manager * the guy said he was thr manager* and theb i said what i previously posted " I got the wrong food, I got the cafechera and this has black grime all over it" she laughed and was dismissed" I got told to show my proof and mind you there was people behind me so I felt bad, the dude said again to show him and I said yes give me a second, I will admit I said it in a rushed way but I was very embarrassed by her laughing at me infront of him and other customers. O showed him and he said ok yeah I can remake that. No apoglies, no changed of attitude. So yes I was very taken back. I asked " so I was right? What is this attitude " he made me feel like i was yelling, so I took a breath and tried to calm myself down bc his attitude made me feel like I was being a tweaker or something. I tried to explain how I felt and he said " I already offered yo remake it and a give a refund. What do you want me to do? Get on my hands ?" And then said "ill refund you but you have to grt out" I said how rude him and his workers are but I just feel so embarrassed and hurt by the way I was treated. All I wanted was an apology fkr being laughed at. read more

A million stars for the food and amazing service. Everyone is treated like a superstar with care and attention.

I say must Cafecito the place for amazing Cuban food the cafe and spot for authentic peruerian perhaps Argentine food. We were having a moment for good food Cafecito came to the rescue. The quality of the food is superb with a arousing super charged cafe Cuban style. We had the sweet platanos The palomilla bisteak with Argentine style with chimichurri onions. The out come they have a South American flavot fusion with comida criolla better than being in Habana. The owner Phillip serves full portions which are very generous. The entire meal was served with love and affection.. I'm very pleased with the service ... We were offered the chicken y bisteak criolla style with black beans and rice... The results are beautiful... Thank you again Phillip for having all us ... Friendly staff all professional... Kind regards Dr. G read more

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Absolutely Incredible !! My family came from Riverside CA and came across this location. Food was amazing, very authentic Cuban Food , coffee 10/10 ! But the hospitality/ service, exceptional. Will definitely come back . read more

Cafecito - Coffee - Cuban Near Me - Calabasas, California

Great cuban food. Cozy place! Great and warm service! Wow, best hot chocolate ever!!! Excellent coffee and vaca frita plate. Definitely recommended!!!! read more

The Pollo Chimichurri Plate is always a favorite!! The Chimichurri is the best! The chicken breast, plantains, white rice, black beans, tomato - so much good, and du h a great value! Always such an inviting greeting too, when ordering! read more

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Always greeted with a smile! Ambiance is always pleasant! Drinks & food is delicious! Highly recommend Definitely a gem in our beautiful Calabasas read more

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