Visitors to El Museo del Barrio can experience the tastes of Latin American and Caribbean cuisine by visiting El Cafe. Our 100-seat cafe offers a daily menu of Latino-inspired meals such as empanadas and tacos. Need a coffee break during your visit? We carry an array of coffee roasts and refreshments from various Latin American countries.
El Cafe's multi-functional room also serves as a community gathering for El Museo's Education and Public Programs. Surrounded by 7-foot arched windows that overlook the Central Park Conservatory, El Cafe's multi-functional space provides an intimate setting for small and large gatherings alike. El Cafe includes an open view food servery, where our staff is pleased to offer an array of Latino-inspired cuisines for your special event.
Capacities:
Cocktail/Standing Reception: 325 guests
Seated Dinner: 120 guests
Dancing: 199 guests
El Cafe is also available for private events.
For more information, please email rentals@elmuseo.org.
It's Week of Love in all our cafes
February 13-19
Market Greens and Jicama wth Pomegranate, Citrus, Pepitas
and Yogurt Mint Vinaigrette
Chef Newton's Valentine's Day Dessert Special
Click HERE for the El Cafe Menu
View the Calendar of Events
Wake up and smell...El Cafe's Venezulan Arepa BLT, highlighted in AMNY.
Full story here. Stop by El Cafe to start your morning off right!
Press on El Cafe:
View the NY Times' coverage of El Museo's Opening
Check out El Cafe on BizBash
Read the NY Post's feature on El Cafe's "Off the Menu" favorite: the Quesadilla
Read our Customers' Reviews:
"The food was great! We had the ceviche. Delicious! The shrimp empanada was very good. Overall, everything was exceptional including the service."
"Excellent, superb! The "snapper" was most delicious- the best I tasted in years. Would highly recommend."
"Fantastic! This is the best museum café experience. Food is great- I LOVE the made-to-order preparation. Yum."
El Museo is featured in NY Magazine's Wedding Issue as a Best Outdoor Venue!
Cafe Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 11:00-5:00
Sunday 1:00-4:00 (with limited menu)
Group visits must make reservations by calling 212-660-7150
El Museo del Barrio
1230 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029
212.831.7272
elmuseo.org