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Cafecito

4.7 (564 reviews)
ModerateCuban
Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Terry P.

Love it. Awesome setup, awesome menu, good staff members, clean restaurant, enjoyable food and atmosphere. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Get the guava pastry, trust me, it is delicious! I ordered and tried the Cubano sandwich and loved it. Definitely would be coming back to try other menu items.

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Mackenzie M.

For Cuban food in LA, this was pretty good. Was more authentic than Porto's. From Cuban heritage, this was pretty solid. The coffee was awesome, and the Cuban sandwich was great. I loved the decoration as well. The girl at the register was very nice.

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.

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sulmaz r.

What a fabulous find! Absolutely love this place. Great customer service , flavor on flavor on flavorrrr .... The coffee & the food ! Cozy spot , it is always packed but they move quick and everything is hot & fresh . So much to try on the menu I'm sure we will back ! My favorite drink is Cortadito , I've had it both hot and cold and I love it both ways. The pan is amazing !!

Elocin T.

Nice spot on place to eat. Few tables but they were able to accommodate. Complimentary water is welcome plus and warm staff helpful and tend to patrons is a plua. Restroom is on site l but hard to get to. .recommend Cuban and must have those Coffees specialty drinks too reasonable pricing!!!!

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.

Ropa Con Papas. Cubano.  So good.

The food is so good here. Had the Ropa Con Papas with eggs. A huge meal - the ropa vieja is excellent. The Cubano was also big and very tasty, the best I've had (though have never been to Miami, so...). We drove 45 minutes to try it, and it was worth the trip.

Chilaquiles and cafe con leche
Sandy S.

This little gem is a nice surprise in Calabasas. It's a small, Cuban coffee shop and restaurant. Don't let the name (little coffee) fool you. Their namesake coffee packs a punch and is very sweet just like in Miami. The food is hearty, soulful, generous and delicious! Great for breakfast and lunch. The service is 10/10! They are so friendly, accommodating and fast! There was a miscommunication on our order and they enthusiastically fixed it, no questions, no attitude. Go enjoy a lovely meal at Cafecito

Yazmin G.

We loved this restaurant, it's our second time coming here and the Cuban authentic food never disappoints. Service was excellent, the food was excellent. We had their Milanesa sandwich and their Cuban pork plate with fried bananas, black beans, and white rice. I also had a Cafecito with milk and sugar, it was served in a small tiny cup because it's basically a shot of espresso. I love their authentic art on the walls featuring one of Cuba's best Catalogs, Carteles, which was known for featuring beautiful Cuban cultural art from the early 1919 to about 1960. Highly Recommended!!!

Ham and cheese omelette
Nancy T.

Well wasn't sure what to expect. Not a lot of room to sit inside or out. The girls working there were friendly enough but slow. They would make a coffee order while people were waiting. I had a large Cafecito hot with 1 sugar. But was it hot burned the roof of my mouth. When it finally cooled down, it was quite good. I had the Jamon omelettle and date it all. The Tater tots were the best and I usually don't care for them. My husband had the Lechon Omelettes, rather bland pork.

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.

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!

Cece G.

Staying near the Calabasas Commons for the weekend I walked by several eateries but this one was different. Cafecito had a variety of options, including several vegetarian dishes. The restaurant had regulars the staff recognized or knew by name. It was my first time visiting and they treated me with a warm welcome. The coffee was strong and perfectly sweetened- the perfect Cuban cafe con leche. The guava pasties were served warm and oozed with so much tasty jam you'll wonder how they stuffed them.

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Delicious Cuban food!! I love cafecito beautiful ambiance and wonderful quick service. If you want quality and tasty Cuban food come here.

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Courteous people, authentic Cuban food, wonderful coffees, clean restaurant with plenty of seating!!. Did I say courteous people!

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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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Amazing food, very authentic! Must try! They have a lot of vegetarian options and the coffee is excellent as well.

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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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