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    Cafecito

    4.7 (532 reviews)
    ModerateCuban
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Ropa papa
    Andrew W.

    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.

    GuavaQ Pork Platillo
    Jim G.

    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.

    Christina G.

    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

    Cafe latte
    Lexi M.

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

    Cubano
    Michael H.

    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.

    Pork with plantains
    Erin F.

    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!

    cappuccino
    Nathan J.

    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.

    Our spread Tres Leches Pancakes, Sabor Imposible Sandwich, Ropa Vieja Chilaquiles, and  Bistec Con Huevos Platillo
    Cecilia L.

    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!

    Chivito
    David L.

    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.

    Sweet GuavaQ Pork Platillo
    Diana C.

    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

    Disgusting

    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

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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!

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

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