Calle Ocho
(Now Closed)Cuban Restaurant and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Upper West Side, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The Corcoran Group and New York Habitat
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Solid neighborhood staple Latin food, the cheesy bread is the best part, sangria great too
Jennifer BordasApril 6, 2013The best place I've been for a weekend brunch! Good food and all the sangria you want in many different flavors!
Thomas WoodDecember 7, 2013Brunch: Latin fusion entrées are roughly $15 and include unlimited sangria. The drink special lasts until you finish your food so eat slowly!
Bonnie HeymanJune 27, 2011The rolls are delicious and different than any other place. The self serve sangria bar is great, but be prepared to buy a meal if you want it. Cool atmosphere too!
Yolanda ShoshanaSeptember 21, 2010The Spanish Harlem Sangria is so fabulous. I heart the whole sangria bar. Great brunch! Perfect for a brunch date with friends or your boo! Wonderful energy in this place.
Renee BarrettAugust 17, 2013Try to get a seat by yourself if you can-ridiculously noisy...but...the bread and the unlimited sangria make it worth it to sit Any damn where
The Dulce appetizer, and Vaca Frita are hands down two of the best dishes on the menu. Eat them Now!!! While tour waiting chew on some sugar cane, from one of there awesome Mojitos!- Rob StaniszewskiSeptember 17, 2017Make reservations at least week in advance or be here right at open for cocktail first come first serve section
Obinna ArizorOctober 15, 2012Ordered the "burrito sucio" aka dirty burrito. The portion size was good but it was flavorless and tasted like a pita wrap with just eggs and beans. All of the sangrias were awesome. They were strong!
New York HabitatMay 15, 2012Great Latin fusion restaurant. Try it out for an original South-American brunch, complete with yummy sangria!
Kaity ChanFebruary 28, 2015Awesome service, server very attentive. Food is large portioned but good and so are the desserts
Brian PhillipsApril 12, 2012Love the new location in the lobby of a luxury doorman building off CPW! Great food and sangria! Weekend brunch here is the bomb!
Cee Cee WApril 10, 2011The bar and lounge areas are first come first serve so grab the first available seats you see! Bottomless sangria for Brunch, choose from a variety and white and red
Nancy Lafontant-WhitingSeptember 15, 2018Great brunch plus free sangrias with your meal. Just make a reservation.
Nancy HeOctober 10, 2014Cheesy bread!!!! Also all you can drink brunch. Sangria is tasty so be careful...a couple will get you drunk.
best bang for the buck all you can drink brunch. amazing food. vaca frita is amazing.
Jason H.March 26, 2016For dinner - in my opinion overpriced. The paella was good and the appetizer was ok....but I wouldn't race back to have dinner there. I guess the brunch is the way to try this place.
Henry DannerOctober 2, 2011Atmosphere is ultra swaggy. AYCD sangria is def live!! I recommend the Spanish Harlem. Price was pretty cheap to 35 bucks for a party of two. Can't beat that!
Mayra RodriguezJuly 20, 2014Cute for a 1st date. Sexy but not too intimate/awkward. The "dulce" appetizer is AMAZING!
Erin LaneAugust 10, 2011If you're up for a trek to the Upper West, this is the place to go -- unlimited sangria bar w/ your meal. Don't mind if I do!
Elena BaggaholicAugust 30, 2010Please ask my favorite bartender Luis to mix one of his poisonous solutions for you. Bet he will have you wasted before you finish your first drink! :-) tell him Elena sent you! Muah!
Blackout Again?December 6, 2015Bisteak and vaca frita montada a caballo.. Just awesome food, latinamerican style
Delisious RodriguezApril 12, 2016The food , the music, the Grown Ups! Ohhhhh and those Mojitos!!! Yummm
Amanda SchneiderAugust 31, 2014Go for brunch and try any of the red sangrias - avoid the whites (esp the Tropical).
Malcolm OngJuly 2, 2012Go for brunch on the weekends for all-you-can-drink sangria. Plus they have an awesome bread basket!
Mike ChauDecember 22, 2013Try the Gallitos - A huge platter of soft tacos with grilled beef and chipotle chicken.
Zhann JochinkeNovember 30, 2013The Passion Fruit sorbet is amazing... Intense flavor and a great palate cleanser.
Amy LNovember 12, 2011Amazing sangria, one of the best and cheapest brunches in NYC, make a reservation far in advance!
Shyla D.February 21, 2011Come early for the free sangria and don't be afraid to double fist. Last call on Sangria is around 3:30 so budget your time to sample all 8. Food is meh, come for the sangria.
Chelsea BalkanFebruary 18, 2012The vaca frita is good (not amazing) but it's more like brisket than skirt steak. The quesadilla doesn't have much cheese and is just ok. I loved the bread and sangria (tropical and monito)
- Conrad Greiner-BechertJuly 8, 2015The atmosphere was even better than the chicken, especially by the bar.
- Mike ChauDecember 22, 2013Try the Bread - These rolls are incredible. The black bean spread is great.
Siobhan CooperDecember 6, 2009Go for brunch. Enjoy the free sangria - but observe the "rules" Make sure to stop the taco cart or request a visit. The smiley taco cart guy is fantastic! Get the pork.
Emily DoongJuly 17, 2014Come for the sangrias and the ceviches! I'd skip the entrees and just order appys
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 3:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 3:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- Noon–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- Noon–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 873-5025
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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