Wow! The food was so good. Service was fast and friendly. Picnic tables on the front porch for…read moredining "in". I've wanted to stop here in the past and finally had the opportunity. This is a FL Keys experience you don't want to miss.

the FOOD was chef's kiss. 10/10 highly recommended. they have tables to sit at. it was relaxing and…read moref

Really great sandwiches. I tried the Italian, Spicy Cuban, Regular Cuban and the pressed…read moreTurkey/Bacon sub during my weeklong stay in Key West, and they were definitely the best sandwich for the price.

After walking the entire length of Duval Street and visiting the Southernmost Point buoy, we were…read morehonestly too tired to walk all the way back to the area with the main restaurants. So we started looking for something nearby and came across this place. It's not a traditional restaurant -- they've basically turned the porch into a seating area. You order at the counter and wait for them to bring your food. There's also a small general store right on the porch. We placed our order, and it took a little while for them to prepare everything. The fried banana was really good. My sandwich, though, was pretty boring. Still, it was a chill and peaceful spot to sit in the shade, eat lunch, and watch all the cool cars go by -- a nice, relaxed lunch overall.

If you're traveling to or through Marathon, Florida, do yourself a favor and stop at LJ's Café for…read morebreakfast or lunch. This family-owned gem was one of the highlights of our trip! My husband ordered the ham, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich, and it was absolutely amazing. We split it but the first thing we noticed it was huge. The sandwich was served on Cuban bread that they bake fresh themselves, and it was some of the best bread I've ever had; light, flaky, perfectly golden brown, and incredibly fresh. Every ingredient tasted fresh and homemade, including real eggs cooked to order, not the processed "fake" eggs you find in so many places. Be sure to save room for one of their homemade pastries. Like the bread, everything is baked in-house, and you can taste the care that goes into every bite. The coffee was equally impressive; rich, smooth, and full of flavor. It paired perfectly with breakfast and kept me coming back for more. What really sets LJ's Café apart, though, is the atmosphere. This is a true mom-and-pop establishment where family and friends work together. From the moment you walk into the small storefront, you're welcomed like family. The service is warm, genuine, and makes you feel right at home. And here's an added bonus for Florida travelers: the air conditioning is fantastic! After visiting several places in Marathon, we definitely appreciated being able to enjoy our meal in a cool, comfortable environment. I can't rave enough about this wonderful spot. If you're passing through Marathon, make sure your schedule allows for breakfast or lunch because those are the only hours they're open. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

Best coffee I'm Marathon. Very cute place. The service was awesome! Will be going again and again.read more

Food was delicious and service was great! Got try the cafe con leche y the pastellio de guava so…read moregood!

Good fast food! I like the lechon plate with white rice my hubby likes the lechon sandwich. Cooper…read morelikes the croqueta de jamon

We stopped at Paradise Cafe for breakfast, and it was absolutely delicious. My wife and I each…read moreordered a sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich, and we quickly realized we probably should have split one the portions are huge! Each sandwich also comes with a hash brown, which made for a hearty breakfast and a great value. Everything was fresh, hot, and exactly what we were looking for before a day of exploring Key West. One of the best parts was grabbing our food to go and enjoying it by the ocean. It turned a great breakfast into a perfect Key West morning. This definitely is a local favorite, and after our experience, it's easy to see why. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in town

Okay, W O W. Like,…read moreand I cannot stress this enough, W O W. This place is smaller but has seating behind where you order, although we ordered to go. It did take about fifteen to twenty minutes, but I'd wait double that for how delicious everything was. My husband ordered a Cubano, and I the fish tacos and we split the plantains. Everything was seasoned and flavored perfectly, and so fresh. It's clear that someone knows what they're doing back in that kitchen because even the tortillas were delicious. Service was great. This place is well worth the stop in for a delicious lunch.

Came here in search of conch fritter and walked into a little piece of Cuba in the heart of Key…read moreWest. This place was so packed I didn't get to try much food or drinks. I think that it being so full of people speaks for itself. The conch fritters came with a sweet Sriracha sauce and a red tartar sauce. I preferred the red tartar sauce while my friend preferred the Sriracha sauce. Not the best fritters I've tried in the Keys, but I'm giving this place 4 out of 5 Stars simply because it was packed and I guess it wouldn't be so good if it wasn't packed. Cuban espresso coffee was awesome for all my coffee lovers. #ThankMeLater.

Good food. First time having conch salad. Super hot coffee…read more Outside seating was not crowded at all in the early morning hours. The people from the deli shop came out to clean the benches after customers. Dining with chicken is a new experience.

Great food with very attentive, courteous staff. There is a wide variety of dishes on the…read moremenu--chicken, pork, beef, and fish based. We had some of each, minus chicken, and all were excellent. We finished off with flan and it was superb. Highly recommend!

My husband and I (Marathon locals) recently ate dinner on June 9, 2026 at El Siboney Overseas. This…read morewas our 2nd time eating at this restaurant. The first time was during their grand opening week late last year (4Q2025), in which the service and food were amazingly fantastic! Unfortunately, last night was disappointing. The food quality was lacking (salty, not hot, and seemingly not fresh) and the service was not exceptional particularly since there were only two additional tables besides ours being served indoors. Attention to detail, like filling water glasses and clearing plates without the guest having to ask would be a great start. Also a friendly, welcoming service team would make all the difference in the world when the food is below average. Going out to dinner these days truly is a luxury. The prices are high and the servings are much smaller than they used to be. A consideration for El Siboney Overseas is to compensate the higher prices with phenomenal, undeniable food and service...especially, when it's obviously slow due to it currently being the "off season" in the Florida Keyes. Sadly, after last night's experience, we're not planning on returning to El Siboney Overseas.

Great amazing food. Made fresh. Locals spot for sure. Friendly staff…read more No food pictures because it was all gone by the time I remembered to take photos. Highly recommend

Pros: Cuban sandwich was outstanding, fast service Cons:…read moreonly 6 stools for seating, fries were mushy, cheese quesadilla was undercooked cheese not melted, cashier wasn't super friendly Overall it was just okay