Alright y'all, here we go with the official review for Box of Cubans - 10451 Gibsonton Dr First things first -- the customer service? Absolutely loved it The guy at the front was on point the whole time. Even coming in right after the lunch rush, he made sure everything stayed clean and organized while still taking care of customers. That kind of attention to detail does not go unnoticed They were out of the sweet teas (I was hurt a little bit ), but overall the experience was still really good. Now let's get into the food because you already know that's what we're here for The chicken empanadas? Delicious. No complaints. The Cuban sandwich? It was good... but I'm gonna keep it real like I always do. The meat was flavorful, but it could've been more evenly distributed, and it didn't have that crispy bread texture I look for. Overall, it just didn't hit that top-tier level for me. So for this location: 8/10 Still a solid experience, still worth the visit -- but as of right now, the Wesley Chapel location is still holding that 10/10 crown And you already know I'm not done... Valrico, I'm coming next. That's Just How Life Goes... and of course, Just How Food Goes read more

Box Of Cubans - Inside - Cuban Near Me - Riverview, Florida

I made a stop over to box of Cuban just for a quick bite. I ordered a egg and cheese empanada and con coffee leches. As for the taste of my egg and cheese empanada something was different about it. It did not taste like it used to. But my coffee was still delicious But I feel like I waited almost 20-25 minutes. Not sure if it was just due to a lot of orders but I will say they did have a lot of patrons in the restaurant. Overall ambiance it's appeared to be cleaned and organized and the food was smelling amazing. read more

Box Of Cubans - Bacon, egg and cheese empanada - Cuban Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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. read more

Box Of Cubans - Cheeseburger empanada and Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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! read more

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One of the best and most consistent Cubans in the Tampa area! The Cuban is perfectly toasted with the perfect amount of meat. The service is fast and the employees are friendly. Highly recommend! read more

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. read more

Box Of Cubans - Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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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! read more

Box Of Cubans - Media Noche Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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. read more

Box Of Cubans - Cuban Near Me - Riverview, Florida

Love this place! I came in with my team of teachers on our last day of school for lunch. One of the gentlemen working behind the counter noticed we were teachers and gave my team of 6 of us Cafe con Leches on the house, congratulating us on our last day of school. We are so grateful for this gesture and will definitely be back. The food and coffee was amazing as well! read more

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. read more

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Found this place traveling since it was not too far from I75 and had dog friendly outdoor seating. My Cuban Husband was very pleased with the quality of the sandwiches. Also got a couple of Empanadas to go for our road trip! read more

Way overpriced! I was born and raised in West Tampa. Lots of other real cuban restaurants around. $14 for a 6 inch sandwich and $5 coffee? No thanks. read more

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. read more

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Incredible food. The place was super packed on a super rainy day, so that tells you how good it is. We got Medianoche, a chicken empanada, a dessert, empanada, and churros. They were ALL delicious. read more

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!!! read more

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Box of Cubans has been a favorite of mine for years, going all the way back to when they were inside the gas station off Falkenburg. It's been amazing to see how much they've grown, but even with all their success, the service and food still have the same love and passion from their humble beginnings. My go-to order is always the beef empanadas and Cuban toast--both absolute perfection. The empanadas have that perfect crisp, flaky crust with a flavorful, well-seasoned filling, and the Cuban toast is buttery, crunchy, and just the right amount of indulgent. Honestly, though, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I'm not even a big coffee drinker, but their café con leche is next-level. Rich, smooth, and just sweet enough--it's an amazing way to start the day. Whether you're stopping in for a quick bite or grabbing a full meal, Box of Cubans never disappoints. read more

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. read more

Box Of Cubans - Chop cheese - Cuban Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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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!! read more

Box Of Cubans - Store sign - Cuban Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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. read more

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Delicious food and friendly service. They have outdoor seating. I enjoyed their bowl as a gluten free option and my family really liked their Cuban sandwiches. Their custom empanada molds make them extra cute and special! read more

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Had a good experience at the box of Cubans restaurant. Place was clean, very cozy and great service. I had their famous press Cuban sandwich. It was out of this world. Sandwich was nice and hot and also had a drink. Overall, very pleased. read more

As soon as you enter you are greeted with phenomenal customer service. The gentleman at the front told us the faves and we ordered that for breakfast. My friend and I are from Miami and wanted something to remind us of home. The place is clean and ambiance is chill. I will absolutely be back! Prices you can't beat! read more

Box Of Cubans - Breakfast slider - Cuban Near Me - Riverview, Florida

Talk about an amazing cuban sandwich! I loved everything about it. The bread was toasted to perfection. The meat to cheese ratio was great and the taste was outstanding. Also don't sleep on their french toast. It was very delicious! They give you syrup and a side of guava sauce. The staff was very welcoming and had great recommendations. I will be returning for another cuban sandwich and cafe con Leche. read more

Box Of Cubans - Cuban Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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!

Tried their lechón and mojito, both are good. Kinda greasy tho..................................................................... read more

Box Of Cubans - Cuban Near Me - Riverview, Florida

All the food was amazing. The chicken empanadas were delicious and the cortadito was exactly what I needed. The customer service was excellent. read more

Really good food! I had a breakfast sandwich and it was huge and delicious on Cuban bread. My husband had a Cuban and said it was really good. We also had banana and Nutella empanadas which were also delicious. The service was great and everyone working here was friendly. The ambiance was similar to a fast food restaurant, but with cool Cuban music playing. They also had a little bit of outdoor seating. A lot of customers came and went while we were there. One thing to note...if you are vegetarian, there are not many options on the menu for you. read more

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Always a pleasure to eat here! Just tried their cheese burger sandwich and it was delightful! The staff at this new location is just as kind and friendly as the owners. Also, the classic Cuban salsa playing in the background was on-point read more

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I come here for the Cuban bread. The bread makes all their sandwiches that much more delicious for me. Service is always friendly. The restaurant has always been clean and they do their best to prep their tables clean for new customers. BOC is a Riverview Gem. They have become so popular in a relatively short time. Don't be surprised if there is a bit of a crowd. read more

Box Of Cubans - Cuban Near Me - Riverview, Florida

Yesssssss! This place was awesome. Firstly, I love being greeted when you walk in the door. Nice touch. The empanadas were such a huge hit. We had the guava and cheese, banana/nutella (OMG!).. I also had the cuban sandwich and my friend had the mojito pork. She actually said she thought there was too much meat for her sandwich - which made for nice leftovers. I wish I tried the cuban bread. I totally forgot. Next time! Also had the arroz con leche -- it was OK. Nothing to write home about, but that's OK -- the rest made up for it. Cafe con leche was a hit and I had the little cortado coffee (kind of like a cafecito except with a lot of foam). Both were extremely delicious. Like they said in Terminator -- "I'll be back". AWESOME food. Plenty of parking. Clean restroom. read more

This was my first time trying out Box of Cubans. I had a pickup order for a regular Cuban sandwich, turkey sandwich, steak Cuban sandwich, two beef empanadas, one chicken empanada and a slice of key lime pie. Everyone enjoyed their meal and thought it was tasty! The empanadas were a little dry so I probably wouldn't order them again but would like to try out more of their sandwiches. When I picked up my order, the staff was extremely friendly and engaged which I appreciated. read more

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Order a breakfast sandwich and it was ok nothing out of the ordinary.. got to consider the location and for me there are too many choices around for same food. read more

I had family in town and one of their must do items on their list was to have a good Cuban sandwich. I told them I had the perfect place! We came in and we're instantly greeted by two men. We ordered two classic Cuban sandwiches, a Pipo's breakfast sandwich, a beef and cheese empanada and a cafe con leche. They suggested their mojo mustard for the sandwiches and the empanada and even let us sample it before giving us a side of it. I'm not usually a mustard person but I gave it a try once and could not go without! I used to frequent the location they had at the gas station when it was open pre-covid and used to order a Cuban sandwich and a cafe con leche whenever I could make the drive from South Tampa. It is definitely well worth the trip! read more

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THE best Cuban sandwiches, hands down, in Tampa. We used to think that the Silver Ring in Ybor City had the best cubans, but since that location closed, Box of Cubans is the new favorite. read more

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

Came highly rated on Yelp so I wanted to check it out Cashier was friendly with a warm, welcoming smile I ordered the Cuban sandwich combo with drinks and chips, also added a chop cheeseburger empanada bc of a review I read here from a fellow yelper (pictures included) Even though I didn't use it, I love that this is an option for the QR code quick order Food hit the spot and more! read more

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I was greeted so warmly. I don't know if I look like a local but was asked if I'd been there before then yeah you've been here Suggestions were on point. I wish my belly was bigger but I had to stop myself. Bowl was amazing with the picadillo and plantain cooked perfectly. Got the cuban empanada and one bite oh my!!! If I ever come back to there area ill be here! read more

Box Of Cubans - Cuban empanada - Cuban Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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Easily one of the best Cubans I've ever had. The portion is just massive! Also had their empanada as well as their egg and cheese with bacon breakfast sandwich which they serve all day. Empanada was okay but the breakfast sandwich was outstanding. Cuban sandwich wise it's definitely up there in the ranks. Idk if they do make their bread in house but it's so crispy and so much flavor. Think that's why the breakfast sandwich was just as good just because of their bread. Overall I give it a 9.4/10 read more

Food and service are both top notch. Definitely a hidden Gem!! Best Mojo Pork ever!! Very authentic Cuban!! read more

Every time we visit my daughter and son in law, we order! It's fabulous!!! Authentic. Delicious. Hot. Well priced. Great staff.