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    Tico’s Cuban-American Cafetería

    4.5 (40 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    TICO’S CUBAN-AMERICAN CAFETERÍA ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Alan S.

    Most Cuban restaurants in the city evoke a sex appeal-fueled vision of Havana. Situated on a humble Bushwick corner with Cigarettes after Sex playing in the background, Tico's on the other hand brings to mind a railcar on the forlorn line to Hershey. On a recent Tuesday afternoon, two Bushwick bros sitting next to me lamented that no one else understood the beauty of Maria Hernandez Park. I ordered a simple breakfast bowl with a topping of pickled red onions, a few pimentos, avocado and two fried eggs. While satisfying, the bowl was perhaps a bit too sparse - the last spoonfuls of white rice were consumed without any accompaniments to spare.

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    Jassery B.

    Small space so be mindful when sitting and eating it's not a hang out place after you eat you should get up and go. Be courteous go their business to gain more clients and keep it on a rotation in& out. The food was good.

    Tiffany C.

    Yum!!!! Found this place on yelp that is near by my parent's house. Love Cuban food so had to try. This place is welcoming and clean. Love the open space. You can order to the counter and sit and eat. Here is what we ordered and loved: Matcha Piña Cuban sandwiches The Tampa Jamón y queso croquetas All was yummy!!

    Anna H.

    This restaurant blew my mind. Everything was delicious. Started with the watermelon juice, fresh squeezed. Refreshing and beautiful. Everything is esthetically beautifully made. All the juices are hand pressed. The cherry blossom matcha was clean, herbaceous and had the right sweetness. The Honey Lavender Latte was Lavender forward but not bitter. Just perfect. The ham and cheese croquettas were the best I've ever had. Perfect fill to bread ratio. The ham and cheese flavors came out vibrant and tasty dipped into the sauce. The North Jersey Cubano was incredible. The salami was crispy and fresh pickle came through with layers of flavors. Definitely reminded me of a good NJ/NY deli blend with the best Cuban sandwich. The bread is incredible. The Media Noche was fantastic. The sweet bread and mustard blends perfect. The bread here is sureal. The Mojo Chicken was healthy and delicious. The chicken was fresh and flavorful. Mojo sauce made me feel healthy and dangerous. Lol. I loved the tostones and light bright dipping sauce. The cafecito was like no other I've had. The whip the sweet foam into this paste. Do not skip this, nor dipping it into the tostado. Outrageous. Amazing. We had 2 desserts. Both good. 2 guava pastries. Guava puff light with a pop of gauva. Gauva paste cream cheese creamy heaven. Reminds me of childhood. We spent 3 hours here. Its definitely a fun cafe to spend the day at. Albert, Joshua and the cook were so kind.

    Cuban Sandwich
    Natt A.

    I am a Cuban-American woman who was born and raised in Miami and I feel like sometimes it's tough finding a good authentic Cuban spot because I just love my mom and grandparents cooking, but Tico's was something I haven't found in New York yet! The Cuban sandwich isn't my go to dish, but I had to try it due to the amazing reviews and I did not regret it. All the flavors were exquisite. The mojo chicken bowl with the sauce was also a perfect dish with the plantains cooked to perfection and it also had so much flavor. It's a small spot but there is seating available if you want to eat there instead of take out.

    Bistek
    Tammy M.

    Bright sunny spot where we stopped for breakfast today but they serve the whole menu all day. Friendly staff helped me discern my choices on the menu and if I must say, it was obvious that she enjoys working there. We ordered a Cubano sandwich and a two egg breakfast plate to eat with a latte and an Americano to drink. Everything came out quickly and was hot. Great flavors and lots of hot sauce varieties to choose from. My son ordered the Bistek plate and his girlfriend had a picadillo sandwich. We were all very pleased with our orders. Their bathroom is clean and cute too. We left with a bag of pastries that we are enjoying on a road trip!

    Tampa Cuban

    The food was amazing. Extremely flavorful and warm. The service was quick and the servers were kind. They actually cared about what we thought about the food! And the ambiance was cool a lot of old photos and pictures of Cuba. Loved it!

    Croquetas de Jamon
    Alex T.

    Great Cubanos at this Bushwick cafe! The sandwiches were juicy, crispy and packed with flavor. The ham croquetas were also delicious, and decently sized. Great cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and you get a lot of food for the price. Highly recommend for lunch or a quick bite.

    Bistec Bowl and Cafecito Martini
    Alexander D.

    A great place to stop and enjoy a meal. The staff is nice and pleasant. Music and ambiance was calming and I was able to enjoy myself and my food. My one complaint: I've eaten plenty of Latin cuisine especially Cuban food. The food here was missing a bit of salt/seasoning. Was falling a bit bland to what I've come to expect from Latin food. Will come again and give another item a chance

    Topo Chico & 2 breakfast empanadas (potato, egg and cheese)
    Lauren R.

    I used to go to Millie's Cuban Cafe and was sad when they closed, but excited to see the new space and similar menu. You can order via app at a table or at the counter. The servers were friendly and it was pretty quiet when I came in for a weekday breakfast so there was no wait. If you are vegetarian there are many options for you!

    Steak and Eggs
    Serxjo A.

    I was riding my bike with my chi (dog) heading to Black Seed Bagels, when out of nowhere, was like i heard someone whistled i turned i see this place called Tico's Cuban Ameican Cafeteria, I stopped.... And I was like lets see how good this is. Firstable and thats why they got and extra star to make it 5 they didnt say "No Dogs Allowed" The guy taking orders with a smile, friendly thats a plus. The food, as i was reading the menu on their wall I saw Steak and Eggs and I stopped reading the menu and asked for that! Steak and eggs is my favorite out of all the choices in breakfast And it was pretty good! Good taste, cooked to perfection , homefries crunchy the way i like them and eggs, just eggs all i wished that they would have a good sauce to go with it, but is all good. I really enjoyed it . They place inside is nice and cozy, i like it. They have tables and seats outside the sidewalk. I really liked the vibe, i will definitely come back to tried other stuff on their brunch menu.

    J - Watermelon Yerba Buena, C - Iced Cafe Con Leche
    Christine S.

    This replaced Millie's Cuban Cafe, which closed down some time last fall. The interior has been remodeled but the menu is fairly similar to Millie's old menu. I came in around lunch on a Friday and got a watermelon Yerba buena, cafe con leche, and mojo chicken breast plate. The watermelon yerba buena was super refreshing and not too sweet and the cafe con leche was lovely as well! The mojo chicken breast plate was chicken + rice + beans + maduros. It was just okay - I was expecting more flavor but it came across slightly bland. This is a nice spot to get some work done on a weekday or eat a casual lunch with a small group. Overall, I'm looking forward to trying more of their menu!

    Caramel latte and Iced matcha Latte

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    Fantastic Cuban sandwiches, breakfast bowls and knockout cafe con leche. Must visit this neighborhood cafe.Owner is super friendly !

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    Nice local coffee shop. Breakfast for 4 people cost $90.... I was surprised. Small interior space to sit, counter service.

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    Wasted My time and gas , while the app says they were open i arrive to find the gate down & closed

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    Delicious food and amazing food service. Appreciated the chill and welcoming atmosphere

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    tasty, affordable, great service, cute little cafe. i got the empanadas and tres leches. soo good and fresco

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