Higuey Cafe

“This used to be Bonao cafe but they moved to this small shopping center across from Cinellis pizzeria.”

“Give it a shot, its a small place great for take out if you dont feel like cooking and want something different.”

“Especially if u put the sauce from the mofongo on the rice..ugh my mouth is watering!”

Higuey Cafe

Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Has TV: Yes

Price range.

$$ Price range $11-30

1 review

  1. I was sad to see Bonao Cafe close down, but relieved to learn that they moved a few blocks away from the old location. This new spot, now called Higuey, is a straight up takeout joint, as opposed to their former sit-down restaurant.  

    Along with the name change, there has been a revamp of the menu to include more deli items (wraps, sandwiches) and even a few random Italian dishes (chicken Marsala, piccata, and lasagna).  I have not tried any of these new additions yet, although I am very interested in rating their mofongo!

    Higuey still serves breakfast food, and all the Dominican foods they used to have–although a few aren't listed on their menu.  For example, my favorite, the pernil, is no longer featured on the takeout menu (although it does show penil as a catering item), but they still serve it.  And the price ($7.50 for a generous portion which includes rice and beans) hasn't changed.  

    The service is still fast and friendly, the portions are still large, the prices are still modest, and the new place, although much smaller and not as nicely decorated, is clean.  I hope Higuey is here to stay!

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Hempstead Turnpike
Elmont 11003 NY US
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Monday, 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday, 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday, 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday, 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday, 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday, 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm