Welcome fellow Foodies! The inaugural blog entry in Fast, Fun & Foodies is affectionately dedicated to one of my favorite new discoveries in SW Minneapolis--Victor's 1959 Cafe. (www.victors1959cafe.com)
Nestled on an unassuming corner of 37th and Grand, you might actually drive right by this delicious little Cuban dive if you aren't paying attention.
The owner of this slice of heaven on earth is actually Greek, but she learned all about Cuban cuisine from her ex-husband. My very first experience at this restaurant was actually on my 34th birthday, so I will never forget it. With so many tantalizing options on the menu, I decided to go for one of the house specialities, "Ropa Vieja", which literally means "old clothes". Luckily, it tasted nothing like its literal translation!
This dish is shredded flank steak simmered in the house made, sherry-spiked Spanish red sauce. Served with sweet plantains and your choice of a rice side, it is pure happiness on a plate. Here is a picture to whet your appetite!
Two of my other favorite dishes are include the Masas de Puerco and the Cuban Picadillo. You can even order the picadillo at brunch when it is called "Cuban Hash" and served with eggs!
I love going to brunch here as well as dinner....it is super affordable and tasty, so you'll never feel ripped off after a meal here! One note of warning, this place is literally a tiny little dive, so be prepared to wait, especially for patio seating on a nice day! Also, be sure to check out the episode on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" featuring Victor's Cafe!
Hope you all get a chance to experience this little slice of Havana right here Minneapolis.
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