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Box Of Cubans

4.6 (14 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Box of Cubans in Valrico
Karen V.

I remember when Box of Cubans was a small sandwich shop in a gas station. At the time, it was just a husband & wife team providing great service to all their customers. It's truly amazing to see a small local business grow from the ground up. They now have 3 locations in the Tampa Bay area. The newest one is now in Valrico at the Royal Oaks plaza on Lithia Pinecrest Rd. I've visited a couple of times already for takeout orders. The first time was for lunch. We split the 2 sandwiches together. The Mojito Pork and Chop Cheeseburger sandwiches were so tasty. I really like the use of mayo ketchup with the chopped cheeseburger. The mojo pork is a little different than the traditional one that I grew up with in Miami. It has more of a tangy flavor than a garlic one. It pairs well with their cilantro sauce, grilled onions, and pickled jalapeño. We're also very happy with their Steak & Eggs breakfast sandwich. I've had this one before at their OG location. I tried to tell my husband that one sandwich is plenty for 2 people. He insisted on having his own. I think he got the message after seeing the portion of palomilla steak. He loved it just as much as I did when I tried it for the first time. Honestly, I love that they serve breakfast all day. They also serve Bustelo coffee that reminds me so much of Miami. Just the smell of it brings back great memories. I sampled it there and it's the real deal. A true cafecito! I originally gave them a 4 star review at the gas station. They've added more since that time including bowls, empanadas, and desserts. They only had a few different empanada flavors at that time, but now there are a dozen different kinds. The Beef, Banana Nutella, and Cuban empanadas are my favorite ones so far. The interior is clean & bright and there's lots of seating. The service is still great. I was surprised to see the original owner there. It's so great to see that they're back again in the Brandon area. I'm looking forward to trying more of their sandwiches and empanadas.

Nice and clean with lots of tables for dine in.
Caridad S.

This was my first time at their Valrico location and I have to say everything was great. First off the service is very friendly and welcoming. They make you feel at home. There are lots of tables to sit and eat if you choose to dine in. I had a cuban sandwich and an empanada filled with sweet plantains and picadillo. The Cuban sandwich was really good. The bread is perfectly pressed and buttery. It has actual pernil/roast pork in the sandwich which is very important to me. I find a lot of places around put slices of pork that looks like pork lunch meat and not actual pernil/roast pork but that is not the case here. This is the real deal! The empanada dough is delicious. My guess is they make their own dough because it doesn't taste like the frozen ones. I wasn't crazy about the filling but that was only personal preference/taste. I am sure if I tried a different flavor I would love it. Next time I want to try the cheeseburger flavor. There are so many flavors to choose from. I can't wait to come back and try a few of them, some of their other sandwiches and their bowls as well. Their pricing is good as well.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the friendly staff, clean and pleasant atmosphere, and fresh, tasty sandwiches. The menu offers varied options.

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2 months ago

Great breakfast place. The breakfast sandwich on Cuban bread was great. The toasted buttered Cuban bread was even better.

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excellent service Marcus helped us and welcome us and in like we were family definitely coming back

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7 months ago

The best Cuban food in the area , excellent quality very nice staff, the steak sandwiches are amazing I love this little gem !!!!

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