Victor’s Cafe

Founded by Victor Del Corral in 1963, with the help of his wife, Eloina Ruiz de Ugarrio, Victor’s Café has become a patch in the quilt of New York City. An immigrant from Cuba, Victor worked tirelessly until he realized his dream of opening a restaurant in NYC at its original location on Columbus Avenue and 71st Street. Since 1963, this world-renowned Cuban restaurant in New York, continues to be family owned and operated.

Victor’s only daughter, Sonia Zaldivar, joined her father in 1972, and by 1980 they moved the iconic restaurant to its existing location on 52nd Street. Over the years, Sonia has updated the menu, adding a variety of traditional Cuban dishes as well as new flavorful creations.

All three of Victor’s grandchildren have been involved with the restaurant and played a major role in its success. In May of 2011, Sonia’s youngest daughter, Monica Zaldivar, joined her mother in running the restaurant as part of the third generation.