Tico's Cafetería

I love this place, was the last recommendation to come here by a late friend who passed (womp womp) and we finally got to go. His recommendation did not disappoint - the customer service was so incredible, the employees all so kind! The Media Noche and the Cubano were incrrrrredible. Media Noche had a slight sweetness that tickles the tongue and the Cuban was just savory and perfection. The croquetas de jambon y queso were the besssst, the sauce they came with was definitely reused on our sandwiches because it was so good. Will rave about this place!!

As a Cuban from Miami, I have been searching New York City for a place like this that brings the food I grew up having to NYC. I was recommended this restaurant by a friend and I am very happy to have tried it because Tico’s knocks the Cuban sandwich out of the park. The croquetas compete with any place you’d try and they understand the importance of the little things like the quality of the Cuban bread and the fantastic mojo sauce. If you want to know what real Cuban food tastes like from Miami, this is the place to go. You won’t be disappointed.

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 sweet.

I always come by and the food is delicious and the staff are the sweetest! Truly a taste of home! Would highly recommend the media noche or tostones. Their homemade sauces are also delicious! 1000/10

Incredible place with phenomenal food and good ambiance and music. My favorites are the croquetas and medianoche. The consistency of the coffee drinks varies but one of the times I had the iced mocha is one of the best I ever had!

Really cute spot that I was excited to try. My partner got the Cuban and wished it had been cooked more. I got one of the bowls and it was really bland. We then ordered some sauces on the side, which made it so much better, but it was $1 for a tiny side of sauce and we had to bug them a bit to give us the sauce so we could finish the meal. Not bad, but just underwhelming

I wanted to like this place but the food didn’t meet expectations. Ordered the oyster mushroom sandwich and fried plantains. Unfortunately the mushrooms were undercooked and rubbery and the plantains were also dry and not sweet at all.

For Cuban food in bushwick, this is the spot. A small cafe vibes that you could work out of or have breakfast/lunch with neighbors. The cafe has a wide selection of food and drink options. The scramble plate and breakfast frita were good and definitely a value. The empanadas are a must try. No table service, so no need to tip. However, remember to clean up after yourself and put your plates, cups, and trays away once you’re done. Staff is friendly and bathroom clean would definitely come back or spend some time working out of this cafe in the future!

The croquetas de jamón are huge and delicious!! Usually places give you the tiniest ones and up charge like crazy. These were perfect and so satisfying! All of the sauces are also great!!

The star is for the service. I ordered a steak sandwich with plantain chips and an ice cold cafecito. Crappy "Cuban" food that would make real Cubans gasp at the sheer audacity. Nothing is fresh, everything tastes like it was made two days ago. The mojo tastes like it came from BJ's. Good for coffee and nothing else. Sincerely a Latina who knows better than to mistake this for "authentic" anything.

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

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.

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!

The croquetas de jamón are of substantial size and exquisite flavor! Often, establishments offer minuscule portions at exorbitant prices. However, these croquetas were impeccable and truly satisfying! Additionally, the assortment of sauces provided are exceptional in taste as well!

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!

I recently ate at Tico's Cuban Cafe . I was impressed with the menu . I had the mojo chicken bowl and my friend had the breakfast Frita. Hands down, some of the best food I've had recently! They use the freshest ingredients . This is a Must try!

I was craving Cuban coffee and stumbled upon this spot. The coffee hit the spot and the food was wonderful as well. I got the chorizo empanada, it could've used a bit more chorizo but the avocado tostada made up for it. They serve breakfast all day which is really awesome. Their prices are also incredibly fair. The gentleman that took my order was patient and kind, answered all of our questions with a smile. It's very cozy and cute inside, with lots of people chilling and working like in a cafe. If I lived near I would come often. Give it a shot!

Great spot! The atmosphere is light and casual, its a great spot for coffee, to do work, or meet up with friends. I got the pork sandwich, which was so flavorful and moist. The side salad was great to break it up. Love this place, good music, good food. Need to try the cuban sandwich next time

Ordered from this place and it was just okay. The bistek was well seasoned, but way too chewy. The ropa vieja was nothing to write home about either - the sauce was too soupy and had an odd sweetness - the portion was also very small for the price. The flavors didn't feel very authentic which was a bummer. Maybe the other cafe options on the menu are better.

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!

THW BEST FOOD EVER! I can't wait to go back! We got the cheese empanada The chicken empanada Yucca fries with freshly picked onions on top Cubano which even as a Florida girl it was without question the best I've ever had.

Coffee-- Cubano! Cortadito was delish and BIG. Tostada -- Cubana! Delish and reminded me of Miami living. The ambiance is good the croquetas were not my favorite. Staff is super nice!

T/Co is the best place ever! Baristas are so friendly and kind - owner was awesome and took the time to talk to us. Food is amazing, music was great and it was supppeerrr clean. Get the impossible empanadas and the mango iced tea!!! BEST PLACE EVER!

I came here to get some work done on a cloudy rainy day. It reminds me of a cute beachy Art Deco and pastel colored Cafe in Miami, although there are some vintage artsy things hung up. I felt totally transported to a beachy Cuban cafe. The family run staff here is so friendly and accommodating. Perfect local eats not so busy or loud and full of light. My server Fernanda, was especially nice and helpful. She even changed the Spotify playlist up to match the vibe of the space and make it more focus friendly. Great wonderful place to enjoy some Cuban lunch, a cappuccino and snack on some plantain chips with their avocado side. I'd come back here again for sure to try some of their pastries.

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

My dad came here on a work trip and was itching for me to recommend good restaurants to eat well and hang out, and T/Co is definitely that. Coming from Miami he was able to appreciate the authenticity of the Cuban cuisine offered here. The service was incredible and everyone was polite. Couldn't have asked for a better taste of home in New York.