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Cafe Piquet
Glenn: At Café Piquet in Houston you'll find some good Cuban food made with care by some good Cuban people. This made-from-scratch place attracts a loyal crowd of local Cubans.

Jorge: You won't find any canned beans or frozen tostones at this place!

Raúl: This is a very pretty restaurant, despite the strip mall location.

Jorge: It's not overly fancy -- just a very clean modern look.

Raúl: The walls are covered with memorabilia from Cuba.

Glenn: Cafe Piquet turns out some delicious appetizers from the fryer. The papa rellenas, croquetas, and several varieties of empanadas are highlights.

Raúl: The croquetas are very good, very similar to the ones we like best in Miami.

Glenn: The yuca frita was beyond excellent -- just about the best we've ever had. The Yuca was cut in large meaty chunks and fried in hot oil until the outside was so crisp and crunchy, yum!

Raúl: The yuca frita was covered with mojo, although this version was mostly crushed garlic.

Jorge: Cafe Piquet offers a menu that includes several Cuban favorites with lunch and dinner specials providing nice bargains.

Glenn: Their menu is not overly large -- here they stick to several basic dishes.

Raúl: There were many places like this in Cuba, simple places that served a basic menu.

Glenn: One of our readers raved about the great picadillo here, and we have to admit that it stands right up there with some of the best we've ever had.

Jorge: Almost as good as our own!

Glenn: Cafe Pique does provide a lot of value for the money with Texas-sized portions.

The yuca frita was beyond excellent -- just about the best we've ever had.

Jorge: No one leaves here hungry. The masitas fritas and the ropa vieja are standouts.

Glenn: The masitas were very tender and juicy.

Raúl: If you like fish, this place serves up the best pargo entero frito in town. You get a very good sized fish cooked to perfection.

Glenn: Save room for one of the Cuban comfort food desserts. The cascos de guayaba y queso (here made with cream cheese) is a sweet treat to end your meal and a real palate cleanser!

Raúl: The arroz con leche is sweet and creamy.

No one leaves here hungry! You get a very nice serving of masitas fritas.
Even in a strip mall, a nice homey atmosphere.
If you like fish, this place serves up the best pargo entero frito in town.
Cafe Piquet
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HOURS: Tuesday through Thursday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM to
10:00 PM | Sunday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM | Closed Mondays

PRICES: Very reasonable: most entrees priced around $9.00, cheaper at lunch

DRESS: Casual

BAR: Beer and wine only

CARDS: Visa, MasterCard

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