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Folks line up at this NoLita mainstay for its grilled corn and other well-priced Cuban-Mexican eats.
What to order: Corn (Mexican‑style grilled corn) · Cubano (Cuban sandwich) · Shrimp & Fish Tacos · Huevos con ChorizoFrom Google Maps reviews.
Cafe Habana is such a cute East Village spot 🌮✨ They have both outdoor and indoor seating, and the inside is adorable. It honestly gives cozy diner vibes in the best way, super casual and fun. The corn is a must. So flavorful and easily one of the highlights 🌽🔥 I also loved the fried plantains… perfectly sweet and so satisfying. My friends ordered the avocado panini and the shrimp and pork tacos, and both looked really good. I went with the chicken tacos, which were just okay. There was a
Café Habana was just as good as I remember it to have been 23years ago! Happy to wait 15 mins for a table for 4. Cubano, some kind of white cheese & avocado sandwich, chips & guac was our order along with a large margarita…. All were full of flavor! The large margarita container was too wide and I kept almost spilling it until the very end when a small sour was left. However, the attendant was quick to offer a refill… was an unexpected action. Overall: always a fun place to eat… they bring
While out on a morning casual stroll and doing a little shopping, we decided to pop into this café for a light breakfast. It’s a cool little local spot with a perfect corner location. It’s small inside, but pretty cozy. They also offer outdoor seating if it gets too crowded. I had the Huevos con Chorizo with a glass of Agua de Jamaica, while my wife had the Breakfast Tacos and a glass of lemonade. Our food was hot, fresh, and delicious. Everything was made from scratch and cooked to order. The
From the May 14, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.