Rediscover Latin American Street Food with Casa Rubio Cafe

New York is and always has been a melting pot of cultures and cuisines. This is a city where you see people from scores of communities come together and celebrate life. Food is an important part of city’s buzz. There are thousands of restaurants that add to the food diversity of NY. There are so many different cuisines, very different ambiances and budget categories that leave New Yorkers with mind-boggling choice. Each and every lane of the city glitters with delicious food options and you often spot gems in unexpected places. One such gem I found tucked in Astoria Blvd is Casa Rubio Cafe. A vibrant cafe that serves Latin American street food but tapas style.

Yes, the cuisine is unique even though the flavors are quite familiar. They’ve reinvented popular street food and created dishes that will surprise your taste buds. Their team is dedicated to craft scrumptious Tapas style dishes each time and delighting their customers without fail. And the dedication comes across every time you visit them.

An Interesting MenuThe cafe’s menu is full of tempting dishes. Each course has a decent variety to choose from. Salads, soups, and sides are perfect for a light and quick meal if you’re here only to enjoy the vibe and spend some time. If you are mood for a full meal, I suggest you look at their traditional tapas, modern tapas, as well as main course offerings (platos fuertes).

Experience Spain in NYThe vibe of the cafe makes you feel like you’re sitting in a cafe is Spain. The decor, the colors, the vibe, everything reminds you of Spanish lanes and homes. The bar is small but pretty with wooden high chairs. Hanging lamps are subtle and minimalistic, and sort of romantic as well. Red cushioned sofas line the walls that are decked with large mirrors with cute red borders. Red and grey are the dominating colors that brilliantly balance out each other to create a warm, rustic ambiance. The rustic look comes mainly from the wooden furniture and decor. Overall, it’s a very chilled out and laid back space, perfect to enjoy the celebrated flavors of Latin America.

From food to ambiance, Casa Rubio Cafe has everything to help you unwind and enjoy a lovely meal full of reinvented flavors that come dressed in tapas style servings. No matter how you happen to drop at the cafe, with or without a plan, it will leave you feeling peppy and satisfied.

With a passion to learn more about various cuisines and explore undiscovered gems, she’s spotted scores of restaurants in the city that offer amazing food across cuisines.