Really good flavor and super fresh! The tostones were fluffy and crispy, and smoothie was so…read morerefreshing. Best Puerto Rican food in Brandon!

Amazon latin food! Great prices very clean and lovely atmosphere. If you want latin flavor at it…read morebest this where you need to go eat!

Great Puerto Rican food! So happy I can have a slice of home so close! I've been missing this flavorread more

I went with my sister to eat a Alcapurrias the where yellow not the masa traditional horrible was…read morevery disappointed it's a small place not enough food just some need better service and food. It's a shame

Hands down some of the BEST Puerto Rican food I've ever had, and I'm Puerto Rican…read more First time visiting Tampa from Texas , we were looking for some good Puerto Rican food. Looked on here and saw the reviews on this place so we decided to give it a shot. Good thing we did. The food is amazing and the owner, Ariel, is very personable and HILARIOUS! I had the mofongo con carne frita and my lady had the tripleta. The mofongo was perfect. Not dry at all. The tripleta is delicious and a good portion. We also ordered an alcapurria as an appetizer. Everything was amazing. Even though it's a food truck, he does take CC so don't let not having cash stop you from visiting. Enjoy! I sure did

What an amazing place!!! Food was awesome. We had the Jibarito. Alcapuria and The steak sandwich…read moreand couldn't leave without trying the queso with guayaba sauce!!!! The owner was super cool had some beers with us and everything!!! Thank you for the amazing food and the VIP treatment

El Sazón De Casa food truck in Tampa is an absolute gem. The food is truly amazing and…read moreauthentically Puerto Rican. Everything I tried was delicious. The yuca fries were perfectly crispy, the empanadas were full of flavor, the green sauce was incredible, and the Cuban sandwich was out of this world. Yenny, the owner, was very friendly and welcoming. Since she runs the truck by herself, make sure to call ahead so she can have your order ready at your preferred pickup time. And if you end up waiting a little, be patient because the food is absolutely worth it. El Sazón De Casa en Tampa es una joya. La comida es increíble y auténtica puertorriqueña. Todo lo que pedí estaba riquísimo. Las yuca fritas bien crujientes, las empanadas llenas de sabor, la salsa verde increíble y el sándwich cubano fuera de este mundo. Yenny, la dueña, fue súper amable y atenta. Como ella trabaja sola en la guagua, es mejor llamar antes para que tenga tu orden lista a la hora que quieras recogerla. Y si te toca esperar un poco, ten paciencia porque la comida lo vale completamente.

My review is from DD perspective. I order from here a lot! Their food quality is superb! Love their…read moremofongo n Mangu options. The steak is real good n my favorite is their sancocho! It's always delicious! Love the Tres golpe best! Comes with mangu, 2 fried eggs, sausages and two large fried cheese slices. I need to show up in person one day. I cant believe is so close to me though, hiding behind walgreens in parsons.

It's so nice to have the feeling of an NY bodega! All the things you need to cook with including…read morefresh avocados (when you can get them before they run out!) And to top it off, the delicious hot food for a pretty low price! They saved my behind when I was stuck in the hospital during the hurricane. I appreciated having a hot meal during such crazy times!

I love empanadas and knew the new Aleida's Kitchen location wasn't too far from me and decided to…read morecheck them out. I ordered one chicken and one beef Columbian empanada and they did not disappoint! The sauce is what brought it all together. The service was also relatively quick and I also appreciated the shaded waiting area in front of the food truck.

Great food and fast service. I love their mofongo. The portions are very good. I definitely…read morerecommend.

Ricopan Bakehouse está duro…read more La comida salió rápido, con buen sabor... y El café... excelente de verdad Las croquetas, empanadas de carne y el sandwich que nos comimos... todo nítido. Si andas por ahí, mete mano sin miedo.

Every work day, I sit at the same intersection. I always turn east. Today, I turned west... and…read morethat has made all the difference, since I found Ricopan. It's in a stand alone building, right next to a large apartment complex. The turn is very easy to miss on your first visit, even with GPS. But once you've been there, you'll never miss it again. Your tastebuds will lead you home. When I got there, early on a Thursday morning, the place was humming. There are no tables or booths-it's take out only... and people were whizzing in-then whizzing out with big boxes or bags. That was a very good sign. But soon, I didn't notice the other people (cue the music montage)... I was mesmerized-transfixed, even... by all the goodies. Everything from delicate coconut pastries to corn casserole to fruit tarts/tortes, to chicken empanadas, to fancy cakes to big, puffy/fluffy cheese loaves... all beautifully displayed and labeled. It was a feast for the senses. I couldn't stop taking photos! I also couldn't decide what to get, but finally blurted out something about the corn casserole and quickly added the coconut cocada and pan bolo (guava). I am happy to report that everything tasted as good as it looked. As the 80s ballad declared: "the search is over"... I have found my favorite bakery, I love that it has both sweet and savory items. I will be back again and again. But not just for the food. It's the service! The woman helping me was absolutely delightful. She was warm and friendly and helpful and full of good suggestions. She was sunshine. That's something you can't put in a display case or add to a recipe.. Ricopan, you're a star! I'll be back! P.s. private parking lot-fair prices-very clean and they also sell coffee-maybe other drinks, too.

It's a new Puerto Rican bakery in the shopping plaza on the corner of Lithia Pinecrest and Lumsden…read moreRd. It's near the Wooden Spoon Diner. It's family owned and local to Brandon. They sell pastries, desserts, breads, sandwiches, and more. It's great that they are close to home. I absolutely love their guava & cheese quesitos. They are so delicious! I'm not usually a fan of this combination, but I love this particular version. Maybe because the cheese filling is sweeter. They also have strawberry and pineapple turnovers. I've only had the pineapple which I haven't seen in this area. It was great! The guava pastries are also a winner. I'd go back many more times just for these items alone. The mallorca wasn't my favorite. It's good, but it's more of a bread consistency than a sweet roll. The cheese and guava on top was very good. It was just too dense in my opinion. But hey, what do I know? I'm just a Puerto Rican gringa whose parents were born on the island. I'm guessing there are two different versions. The version that I know (and my mother loved) is the softer one that is more like a sweet roll. I've also had better ham & cheese mallorca sandwiches. However, I will try their other sandwiches and fritter appetizers for lunch one day. Other than that, everything else I've tried was wonderful. I love that the turnover and pastries are flaky and full of flavor, unlike some other bakeries. They are perfect! I do want to try the donuts and tornillos. I also want to try the breads. There will definitely be more visits, and very soon.

The puerto rican cake was pretty good. The service was friendly. I wanted to try their food but I…read morejust cannot justify $15 for lunch when there are various other local spots serving similar food for much less. It would be nice if they stayed open later but most of the establishments in this plaza seem to close early as well.

Stepping into this charming restaurant, I was immediately transported back to the vibrant…read moreatmosphere of the Bronx in the 1990s. The soft background salsa music and the colorful decorations adorning the walls exuded a sense of Puerto Rican pride. I decided to indulge in the carne frita with arroz con gandules, accompanied by a house salad. However, my culinary journey took an unexpected turn. The carne frita was disappointingly bland, and the arroz con gandules was undercooked. Despite my initial hopes of discovering a delightful Puerto Rican dining experience, I couldn't help but wonder if the restaurant was simply off on an off day.

Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa gave me New York City vibes right away; bold, urban, and lively. The…read morefood was decent, though not the best I've had. The beef was dry and overdone. The pork chops were okay, but also overdone and lacked juiciness. The arroz con gondules was lackluster. The menu has a lot of promise and the atmosphere is fun, but for the price I expected more on the meat quality. If you're curious for Latin American flavor in a stylish spot, it's worth checking out. Service was average and nothing special.

Service was friendly/ polite. Ambiance was nice with seating under hanging string lights. Food was…read morea hit or miss honestly. My boyfriend got the papas locas and thought it was straight 4 stars. I enjoyed the tostados which should be 5 stars. But the shrimp empanada really really made me three star this review. Regardless if the shrimp intestine was in it or not, it still tasted pretty terrible. Would I go back here? For tostados yes, for shrimp empanadas no. ‍