Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 2:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Local time in Yonkers: 5:46 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (914) 787-1550 to confirm.
Location & directions
1550D Central Park AveYonkers, NY 10710
About El Cantito Cafe
El Cantito Cafe is a Puerto Rican restaurant you'll find at 1550D Central Park Ave in Yonkers, New York. It is one of 82 places to eat and drink we list in Yonkers. It sits in the moderate price range ($15–30 per person).
El Cantito Cafe is open 5 days a week, usually 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday). Early risers are covered too: doors open at 4:00 AM most days.
Guests can choose from 60 menu items across 10 sections, including Antojitos | Starters, Sopas | Soups (served with tostones), Sándwiches (served with Chips), Mofongo Bar | Build Your Mofongo, and A la Parrilla | On the Grill - Served with one (1) of the fo. Listed prices range from $3.00 to $35.95, with a typical item around $15.95. Dishes worth a look include Empanada Sampler | 5, Asopao de Pollo (Pequeño), and Pernil Sandwich.
You can visit for has outdoor seating, offers delivery, offers takeaway, and serves dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for good for groups and popular with tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for popular for lunch, popular for dinner, and good for solo dining. Offerings include serves alcohol, serves beer, serves cocktails, serves coffee, and serves comfort food.
Accessibility features: has wheelchair-accessible entrance and has wheelchair-accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: accepts credit cards, accepts debit cards, accepts NFC mobile payments, and credit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (914) 787-1550 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Puerto Rican Restaurant
- Address
- 1550D Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710
- Phone
- (914) 787-1550
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday)
- Menu
- 60 items · $3.00–$35.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 7 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Puerto Rican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for Puerto Rican restaurants across the US
Based on 38 menus with 1,812 priced items from Puerto Rican restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $17.74.
At El Cantito Cafe the median listed price is $15.95, higher than the typical $10.99 for Puerto Rican restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Tostones | 37% | $6.00 |
| Mofongo | 32% | $7.90 |
| Flan | 32% | $5.85 |
| Churrasco | 24% | $27.45 |
| Alcapurrias | 24% | $4.12 |
| Pernil | 24% | $16.38 |
| Arroz con Gandules | 21% | $7.41 |
| Bistec Encebollado | 18% | $20.60 |
Calculated from 38 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Serves great cocktails
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Cantito Cafe there are 4 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 40 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (5), Mexican & Tex-Mex (4), Cafes & Coffee (4), and American (4).
22 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'< 0.1 mi
- ItalianCarlo's Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWendy's0.5 mi
- Chicken & WingsPopeyes0.5 mi
- PizzaGino's Pizzeria0.6 mi
What to expect at a Puerto Rican restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Cantito Cafe's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 2:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Is El Cantito Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, El Cantito Cafe is open on Sundays: 12:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Where is El Cantito Cafe located?
El Cantito Cafe is located at 1550D Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710.
What is the phone number of El Cantito Cafe?
You can call El Cantito Cafe at (914) 787-1550.
Does El Cantito Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Cantito Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: has outdoor seating, offers delivery, offers takeaway, and serves dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at El Cantito Cafe?
The typical price range at El Cantito Cafe is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $3.00 to $35.95.
Does El Cantito Cafe take reservations?
Yes, El Cantito Cafe accepts reservations.
Is El Cantito Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: has wheelchair-accessible entrance and has wheelchair-accessible seating.
Is El Cantito Cafe open late?
Yes – El Cantito Cafe is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near El Cantito Cafe?
There are 40 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Cantito Cafe. Nearby options include Dunkin' (< 0.1 mi), Carlo's Restaurant (< 0.1 mi), and Wendy's (0.5 mi).
How much do Puerto Rican restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 38 menus with 1,812 priced items from Puerto Rican restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $17.74.
