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    Box Of Cubans

    4.8 (421 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Cheeseburger empanada and Cuban Sandwich
    Thomas M.

    Box of Cubans in Riverview is a great place to grab a quality Cuban sandwich. The restaurant is Cuban themed with the country in the logo, and plenty of Cuban decorations on the wall. It is a small takeout style restaurant with plenty of booth seating. I walked in and placed an order for a Cuban sandwich and a cheeseburger empanada. The food took about 8 minutes to come out and it was delivered to the table. This Cuban sandwich was excellent and it rivals some of the best in Tampa Bay. The empanada was not as great. The mojo mustard provided with the empanada was something unique to me but not great. As it stands, Box of Cubans has a great sandwich and a fun Cuban theme. I will return to try the bowls on their menu.

    Cuban sandwich
    Diego P.

    My wife and I just happened upon this place by accident. We had a very simple order, we ordered two Cuban sandwiches for takeout, as we were driving on a long distance road trip and this place was on our route. I've been eating Cuban sandwiches for over 50 years and I'm pretty picky. Most Cuban sandwiches I try are pretty underwhelming and often have the wrong ingredients. These sandwiches from Box of Cubans were absolutely amazing. The roasted pork was incredible and perfectly cooked / seasoned. I had large chunks of roast pork in my larger sandwich, (my wife's was slightly smaller). She was also shocked at how good the sandwich was. The bread was sublime. The cheese was perfectly melted and the pickles had a nice crunch, thin sliced and perfect flavor. The ham was great. No salami in these - which was a nice treat - for a Cuban sandwich from the Tampa area (IYKYK). Outstanding! 5 stars! We will definitely go back to try other menu items!

    Rachel C.

    I really enjoyed our lunch at Box of Cubans, the food was made fresh and very good. I would say that the cuban here is really good, but not the best I've ever had. In fact, my sister got the chopped grilled cheeseburger and it was amazing! I would go back for that specifically. We also tried the black beans, which were not the greatest in my opinion. The service was wonderful, the ambiance was mediocre but the food was great! I will be back for sure!

    Cuban Sandwich
    Austin P.

    I think the pictures of the Cuban sandwich speaks for itself. A very lackluster Cuban for the price. The flavor was delicious, but toppings were for sure, slacking. I will say everything else we had was outstanding like the rice and beans, the plantains, and the picadillo and plantain empanada. I think this place is an outstanding place for lunch with good food. It had the Cuban been bigger, I for sure would have rated a perfect five star.

    Media Noche Sandwich
    Karen G.

    I was told this was the home to one of the best Cuban sandwiches in the Tampa Bay Area so I had to come find out. The restaurant is super cute, was very clean and bright. I ordered the media noche and it was very tasty! The pork was juicy and flavorful, the bread was buttery and fresh. Perfect balance of meat to cheese to bread ratio. What was even better were the empanadas. The picadillo one with sweet plantains and picadillo inside was unreal! Quick and friendly service as well. Will be back!

    Seating from down under
    Gary R.

    It's a small place tucked in a shopping center. An array of authentic Cuban dishes and drinks. The sandwiches are top notch and the black bean bowl with protein (chicken) was outstanding. Staff and service are spot on no issues at all. The seating leaves a little to be desired. The table/chair combos inside are interconnected so you feel the movement of whomever sits behind you. Sit at the counter or outside for a more comfortable experience.

    Listen, in the age of 10$ and 15$ hamburgers, this place doesn't necessarily rise to the occasion. I paid 14$ for a 7 or 8 inch long Cuban sandwich. Hardly wider than the width of the phone in your hand. Not only is it small, but they charged me 1$ per topping to add lettuce and onion. The sandwich is perfectly average. Tasted good but didn't come with fries or drink at a 14$ pricetag. I've had better tasting, larger Cuban sandwiches with fries and a drink in and around Tampa for less $. I wouldn't tell you NOT to order from this location, but it certainly wouldn't be my first recommendation. Probably wouldn't be my third.

    Club Sandwich
    Melinda H.

    We were up for trying something new... Cuban Food!! Unfortunately this place just has super greasy fatty meat and the sandwiches were just ok. The Whole place was a bit grimy and there wasn't a lot of flavor to the meat or sauces. The club sandwich was the best.

    Pan con lechón

    When we arrived the place was busy with lots of customers, bathrooms were clean, tables were clean and great Cuban memorabilia surrounding the restaurant. Steak sandwich and Pan con lechon... AMAZING!!! My fav...steak sandwich!! The steak was very well seasoned and the mix of flavors was a wonderful ! Steak was juicy and all was fresh! The bread was nicely toasted and also fresh. This place is a must visit if you want to taste authentic Cuban sandwiches. I'm from the 305 area and I haven't had a steak sandwich this good in years!!!! To top it off! When we were leaving the manager asked us again if we enjoyed our food and treated us to some great authentic Cuban Espresso!!!

    Steak "Pan Con Bistec" Sandwich
    Kerri C.

    Mmmmm! Everything I had from Box of Cubans was wholly satisfying. Ordering online was an easy process. My order was promptly prepared and ready to be picked up. The interior of the restaurant is unassuming, yet bright and efficient. The Steak "Pan Con Bistec" Sandwich was delicious. The marinated meat was pleasingly peppery. A couple of the bites were a bit tough, but that didn't really bother me since it tasted so good. The Cheese Burger Empanada was golden, crispy yumminess. Ham Croquettes were very tasty, as well, just smaller than I expected. The Cilantro Aji and Mojo Mustard Sauces are out of this world! Give me buckets of those sauces. It was a meal that left me basking in the aftertaste of scrumptiousness. Go support this family-run small business. You'll be glad you did.

    Chop cheese
    Jayson S.

    First place in my area that I found a chop cheese. Very authentic New York bodega style. The people here at this location are awesome and really truly love the food that they cook. Highly recommended.

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    Beth L.

    OMG!!! We were passing through on our way home to GA from Naples. My husband was craving a Cuban sandwich.. we found these folks on yelp.. I ordered the steak sandwich and it was hands down the best sandwich I have ever had.. we will definitely be back! Service was great, staff were nice and my hats off to the chef!!

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    I usually come here when I have a craving for empanadas. I've tried most of them and can't say I've had a bad one. Solid find!

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    By far the best sandwich shop around. Empanadas are just as good. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great lunch.

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