100% best Cuban food I've ever had!!!! Highly recommend this…read moreto everyone. Don't let the gas station deter your decision.

This deli is unassuming and easy to pass by being located inside a Citgo gas station. But, trust…read moreme, you want to make a point to get yourself there! When you enter the gas station store turn right, walk ahead and you'll end up at the counter for Belkis. Fast, super friendly service. Great portion size and prices. Exceptional food! No contest the BEST cuban sandwich I have ever had. Exemplary meat/filling to bread ratio. The bread was fresh and perfectly crisp with garlic (I'm pretty certain) grilled onto the outside of it. The meat was tender and not at all greasy. There was the perfect amount of ham to pork to cheese to pickles to mustard. All around there was not a single thing I did not love about my cuban! I also got a very large portion of plantains. They were hot and cooked to the best texture. The Cuban and the plantains cost me $22 and supplied me with two and a half meals.

Close to Sarasota airport, Mirna's may be my first stop for lunch on flying in!…read moreRoasted pork sandwich and braised chicken were both so flavorful and tender! I enjoyed trying yucca fries! Outdoor seating was very comfortable. Everyone who served us was very nice and quick to refill our water glasses. Bargain priced for ample portions, I look forward to trying many other dishes here.

Had a Friday hankering for Cuban cuisine and Mirna's came to the forefront. This is authentic and…read morevery flavorful. In addition, they offered 2 for 1 sangria's or margaritas. I remembered the black bean soup which was both rich and filling; Just as good this time as well. Also, I opted for the arroz con polo which was delicious and substantial for under $15. My wife ordered the ropa vieja - shredded beef with rice, peppers and cilantro plus 2 sides. Both entrees were approved (2 thumbs up) and no room for dessert. This venue is becoming a required stop for us when the in season traffic diminishes. Private parking lot with indoor and outdoor dining options.

Yet another hidden gem, tucked in a strip on Webber. 'Mom and pop, small friendly Peruvian…read morerestaurant with a variety of mouth watering selections. I chose an entree with flank steak and pasta ; tender meat and wonderful flavors. My server ('owners. daughter is my woman' so I help out) even split my meal into 1/2 eat there and 1/2 take home very accommodating. I can't wait to go back !

I had their ceviche and when it came out, the portion is enormous. But the quality was…read moredisappointing. The fish was chewy. That's no bueno in my book, especially with a ceviche place

A beautiful lunch experience in every way. The open air interior is stunning, especially nice as it…read morewas a pretty 82 degree afternoon. Fun and friendly server (cute and smiling Gabby) who made our red sangria tableside. Great Cubano sandwiches, tapas (especially the scallops), and yellow rice. That bread and butter...say yes. And the Saint Armand's circle location is so classy. I want to buy the sangria pitcher but will use that as excuse to return next time!

We were not in the mood for a large meal, so stopped in at Columbia for their delicious gazpacho…read moresoup. A cup is $8.00; a bowl is $10.00. I had a bowl. After the soup is poured, there are add-ins: chopped tomatoes, onions, green peppers and cucumbers. There are also some , possibly made at Columbia, croutons. I had all of these added to my bowl. Before the soup was served, each diner gets a fresh loaf of warm bread. It's not a traditional meal, but it is filling and delicious.

Stopped in to pick up a few Cuban sandwiches for the guys at lunch. After pulling it up on Yelp, I…read moredecided this was the place to go. Once I came thru the door I was immediately greeted. I placed a to go order and had a drink at the bar while waiting. Received the food and they were very good Cuban sandwiches. Forgot to take a pic. Would recommend stopping in if you haven't already.

Great Cuban food! Clean restaurant with friendly staff. Plenty of seating. We opted for the…read moreSaturday daily special of pulled pork. Choice of white or yellow rice, plantains or Cuban toast a black beans. DELICIOUS!!! My husband ordered a double Cuban coffee black and he said it was delicious and smooth. Looking forward to going back!

Not much to tell either way. It was ok food…read more I would eat here again, in a group, less likely to go here by myself or with the wife.

Lovely little local place to get a decent Cuban sandwich. One sandwich is big enough to share! Very…read morecrumbly. Simple flavors. Classic sandwich. Also got a basket of fries - nicely fried and fresh tasting.

This is a Hole in a Wall, you blink, you miss it. Both…read morethe exterior and the interior is nothing to look at but the food is great. I ordered the yellow rice rice with black beans and roasted pork with yucca. The meat was succulent and the beams had a great flavor to them. The yucca was passable because only some of them was fully cooked to it was chewy but the flavor was still good. Unfortunately the yellow rice was bland, no sazon. So that's why I'm giving it 3 stars but I would go again.

Food was delicious - especially the arroz con leche. They sell hot coffee my accommodated my…read morerequest for iced. I wish the restaurant was a bit more decorated, but truthfully the low prices and quality of the food would make future visits worth it. My meal was less than $10 & my coffee was less than $3. Highly recommend.

I figured we would have a pleasant experience at Casa Tino based on the decent reviews. No chance…read more Upon entering an empty restaurant, we found only one other party at a table in the back, and were told that the table we wished to sit at was reserved. The server sat us at another table, next to a blaring music speaker, and when we attempted to move to another table away from the speaker, the server informed us that the other table was reserved. On a Sunday at 4:00 PM, the restaurant was practically empty. There was no request for drinks from the server, who went to the back and did not come out to ask what we would like to drink. We left.

We luckily could not get a table at a nearby popular seafood restaurant and blindly stumbled into…read morethis slice of culinary miracles, an authentic cooked-from-scratch chef's kitchen run by husband and wife wherein every single dish was a trip into another world of hearty fare with deeply layered flavors, with personable individual attentive service as if we were guests in someone's home, all in a cozy small place with an intimate ambiance that could sadly be far too easily overlooked in the back of this plaza but I hope does this family well for 100 years!!

This was a first-rate, divine experience! Selva Grill was recommended to us as we were in town from…read moreTampa to see a show downtown and we cannot wait to come back for another visit. Everything we ordered was flavorful, well-plated and scrumptious. We were told the rack of lamb were a must-order and that dish did not disappoint! Amazing portions. We shared the ceviche (one was amberjack and the other was wahoo), the Zealand Rack of Lamb, with truffle chive risotto, roasted asparagus, macadamia nut herb pesto & rosemary demi-glace and a chocolate dessert (can't remember exactly what it was but it was equally divine) - all spot on! The atmosphere and interior are comfortable and classy. We dined early at 4:30pm to catch our show and we marveled at how the restaurant filled up during our time there. See you again soon, Selva Grill!

Food was better earlier in the restaurant's career. Lovely…read moreplace- feels upscale. Good outdoor dining spot. The bar is its high point. A little snooty.

After a relaxing day at Siesta Key beach, we stopped at The Cottage for lunch. I cannot say enough…read moregreat things about this restaurant. It's got a relaxing beach vibe with outside seating and a nice patio in the back with enough shade. I could tell that they host nightly entertainment here with a small stage. For lunch, I ordered the lobster maki roll. I'm not a big sushi fan, but I was intrigued. This lobster roll was one of the best sushi rolls I've had in a long time. Also ordered include the blackened grouper sandwich, billionaire burger, and tempura shrimp appetizer. Our group loved every entree. The cocktails were also refreshing. I really loved my jalapeño watermelon margarita. Our server was wonderful - very friendly and quick service. Definitely an enjoyable lunch or dinner spot!

We booked this place via OpenTable since it received great reviews. We ended up parking next door…read moresince parking was a bit hard to navigate. The parking place had ample parking where you needed a mobile app to pay for your parking. There was a larger souvenir store there if you needed to kill time before your seating. Once it was our time for our dinner reservations, we were greeted and seated at our table. Our waitress was a bit sarcastic or had a witty comments that didn't sit well with my kids. When ordering our foods, the kids asked what type of drinks they had since it was not listed on the menu. She said Coke but didn't elaborate that they had Coke products. Since she said Coke so fast our daughter didn't hear the response and asked her the question again where she just said that's a great question and ignored her and moved on. Food wise - we had the Peruvian ceviche, Peruvian chicken, I think I had a special grouper dish. The food was good. We were able to eat everything and the kids enjoyed their kids burger meals. Outside of the waitress comments, the place placed nice modern music to listen to and had the basketballs games playing on the tv at the bar.