The owner had TONY make sure I came back in to enjoy the meal I had ordered last night! THIS made…read moremy night after a LONG 12 hour work day!! PHOTO OF MEAL ATTACHED! UPDATE: thank you TONY for reaching out! I'm sure that being busy it's hard to answer the phones... I do appreciate your attention and for offering to make it right... I definitely am looking forward to trying more things on your menu and becoming a repeat customer! Tried to call various times got home and you forgot to put the black beans in the bag.... I live an hour away so I'm sad to eat plain white rice Hope you can see this and call me back.

Their lunches and dinners are always fresh, juicy and delicious! I absolutely love their food!…read moreEspecially their yuca con mojo and ropa vieja! Salad was so on point too! My favorite Cuban spot by far! You leave feeling full and satisfied!

Absolutely Amazing Food and service: Truly Authentic wholesome food. This is my go to!!! The Ropa…read moreVieja is to die for!

I absolutely love this place. The food is ALWAYS good. The customer service is always amazing. The…read morevibe gives eating at grandma (in this case abuela's) home. You can go for a month straight and try a new dish each time! Steak sandwich 5/5! The roasted pork 5/5 my son clearly loved his steak fajita as he ate it like I don't feed him at home. Both rices were delicious (Mexican rice was SO flavorful) as well as the beans. I highly recommend this business!

It was 16 years ago when I last visited Cocoa Beach. When my wife and I came the first time we at…read moreat Vargas Cafe. The minute I knew I would be back in the area, I was determined to eat here again. The food was just as great as the first time. I had the spicy cuban sandwich and perfect. Although, I couldn't manage to eat it all. Now I understand why a nearby table ordered the same thing and split it between two people. The young woman that was working was an absolute sweetheart.

The food here is honestly outstanding. The burritos are huge, flavorful, and easily some of the…read morebest I've had. The café con leche was also excellent--rich and perfectly made. From a food standpoint alone, I'd absolutely come back. That said, the experience was a bit confusing and ended on a frustrating note. We weren't asked whether our order was for here or to go, and after ordering, our group of five sat down (we pulled together five chairs) and waited for our food. Despite that, everything came out in to-go packaging. When we walked in, we noticed other tables dining in had bottles with three different types of salsa available. However, we were only given a very small portion in a to-go container. I went up to grab a pineapple Jarrito and asked if we could use the salsa bottles since we were eating there. Instead, I was told no and that we had already been given to-go salsa--and they also tried to charge me extra for additional salsa. What made it more frustrating was that when I explained we were dining in, I was told that we had asked for our food to go, which wasn't the case. No one in our group was asked, and we had clearly sat down to eat inside. It felt unnecessarily rigid and dismissive, especially since we brought in a group of five and spent over $70. The food was genuinely great, but the lack of communication and flexibility on the service side made the experience feel awkward and disappointing. I'd still recommend the place for the food, but hopefully the service improves.

My friend and I enjoyed a delicious lunch today at this clean, cozy, welcoming restaurant. I am…read morefrom Miami and I can assure you that their traditional menu represents and delivers an outstanding Cuban meal. The lady who took our order was a lovely, delightful person and one of the other friendly, polite team members actually asked us how our meal was and was really pleased that we were enjoying the good food. Both employees sincerely made us feel welcome and could not have been nicer. Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, excellent hospitality. Treat yourself to a wonderful, authentic dining experience.

Great, personable service in a cozy cafe! Food was delicious with lots of garlic and cumin. Ordered…read morethe steak sandwich and steak platter with plantains and beans. Took home flan for later

The food was good sandwiches are massive and definitely meant to be shared. The bread is baked…read morefresh here so that really makes a difference. It was quite empty for a Saturday at noon lunchtime but food was fresh to order. The prices are a bit expensive as the steak sandwich my Husband ordered was 27.00 dollars and the Cuban was 18.00 both came with a small amount of fries but the sandwich is huge.

Ok so on vacation in Titusville and of course there are plenty of breakfast options HOWEVER I had…read moreto go back again today. And yes I had lunch for breakfast... no judgement. It's delish Again everyone was super helpful. There was a different girl at the register who was very nice. The people who helped my at the register yesterday was cooking today. Got takeout to eat at the hotel pool and would absolutely do it again! Large Cuban day 2 just as good. Actually maybe better with a few more pickles! Stuffed yucca croquettes Cubano large Cuban sandwich everything was delicious

Not only was the location super vibey, but the entire staff was so kind and accommodating. The…read moreowner actually stayed open a few minutes later to serve my group as we were unaware of their closing time. It was such a treat being as though we were from out of town. As far as actual food goes this was the best sandwich I had in cocoa BY FAR. Everything was super fresh and tasty. 10/10 Thank you for the delicious food and kindness muy amable

The best Cuban I have ever had. The pork is absolutely delicious! If you are close by, stop by and…read morehave your mind blown.

The absolute best Cuban food anywhere. I have been to many…read moreCuban restaurants from Orlando to Miami and Chicas Cuban Cafe in Deland is the absolute best. This place is really classy and authentic and isn't your everyday ordinary Cuban restaurant. This place is great if you just want to grab a sandwich or you want to have a special date night and relax while enjoying a meal you won't forget. Tey have indoor and outdoor dining, and I noticed the tabletops are made from high end Quartz with gold metal flake and the decor and lighting sets the mood for an incredible dining experience. My first time here I ordered a Cuban sandwich meal, and it was absolutely the most incredibly delicious Cuban sandwich I have ever had anywhere and the service was top notch.

We had friends visiting and decided to come in on a Saturday evening without reservations. We were…read moretold there would be a short wait, which was completely fine, and we didn't mind spending about 20 minutes upstairs on the rooftop enjoying the DJ and atmosphere. Once seated, we were placed in the second dining room and ordered drinks, four appetizers, and our entrees. Unfortunately, from the start, the table was not properly set. We had no silverware, no napkins, no side plates for sharing appetizers, no coasters, and really no table settings at all. For a party ordering multiple appetizers and drinks, this immediately made service feel disorganized and inattentive. The issue became even worse when our entrees arrived and, almost immediately after, staff started stacking chairs around us at approximately 9:12 p.m. We had only been seated maybe 15-20 minutes earlier, so as a party of five on a Saturday night, we certainly did not expect the restaurant to begin visibly shutting down while we were just starting our meal. What made it even more frustrating was that these tables were already available when we first walked in, despite being told there would be a wait. Since we were entertaining guests, we thought this would be a great opportunity to show off the rooftop, which is such a great feature for a small town like DeLand and has so much potential. Instead, the experience became embarrassing and disappointing. Having staff stack chairs and place them on tabletops in the middle of our meal felt incredibly rude and unprofessional. It created an uncomfortable atmosphere and made us feel rushed out rather than welcomed. When we asked to speak with a manager, the response we received was that "the servers have to go home." That explanation was unacceptable. Paying customers should never be made to feel like an inconvenience, especially while actively dining. With my own background in restaurant service and management, I found both the handling of the situation and the manager's response to be extremely poor. As a DeLand local, this was especially disappointing because this restaurant has been making improvements and adding entertainment, which we were excited to support. Unfortunately, the poor service and lack of professionalism completely overshadowed what should have been an enjoyable night out.

amazing experience!! miss Tia and miss Kim were sweet servers!!! super kind and super smiley and…read morewelcoming and authenthic! Try this place out!!

Not only is the Tiny Turtle delicious and a great value for the money, but my experience dining…read morethere and meeting the owner, Kelly, literally has brought my whole family and me to tears. I used to go to Cocoa Beach every year growing up. When my mom got sick with stage 4 cancer this past year and decided that she wanted to eventually have her ashes scattered there, we took one more trip together as a whole family while everyone was still around. My wife reached out to the hotel and a couple of businesses nearby with our story. Kelly invited my whole family in for a free meal, and showered us with love, warmth, and generosity of spirit unlike any other business---or frankly, stranger---than I ever encountered. We wanted to repay her for her kindness, so we picked out some cute hats from her shop, but when we went to pay her for them, she ended up giving us those too, and throwing in a deck of cards for my son. Lastly, after walking us over to her next door neighboring business, The Fat Donkey, to do the same (she had talked to them earlier), Kelly had such a moving, long conversation with my mom. I'm not sure what they talked about, but it was unbelievably clear that we all felt the same way about Kelly. Please please please go to the Tiny Turtle. Spend your money there. Give this business your love. Tell the waiters that you heard the food was good and the owner was even better. This is the kind of business that is not only bringing good food to people for a good price, but is bringing good to people, period. Thank you, Kelly, for all that you did for my mom and for my family. I know that it may not seem like much for strangers reading this review, but the generosity and kindness and beautiful caring words from a stranger when we are going through a hard year was much more impactful than what people know. I'm hoping that it will be a long time until we see you again, but we will most certainly be back to the Tiny Turtle.

I absolutely loved their chicken soup. It had a lot of pulled chick pieces some red peppers bits…read more Some carrots would be good I didn't ask. I requested no nacho chips in mine, no sprinkled cheese and no salt. They said they use no oil in the soup which is great They don't use a microwave at all I didn't realize the soul would be in a sturdy plastic bowl and it was super hot. I typically don't mix plastic with really hot things but that was all they had. I would get it again and get it to go cold in a plastic take out container. Or bring you own bowl! I also had the veggie egg wrap. It was good but definitely say light on the cheese if you are conscious. Everything looked amazing and I will. Make it a regular spot to go to. It's over looks the beach in Flagler. They were super accommodating and I'm very fussy. I went back for dinner. Chicken soup without the nachos or cheese. Their other soup is supposed to be great too! Guavo turnover was fresh and delish. As was the flan, a touch of delicious alcohol taste. Very good. You can't go wrong with any of their food. Real food always tastes better. They now have a ceramic bowl if you ask

We stopped by Dulce De Leche in Flagler Beach this morning and had a fantastic breakfast! Upon…read morearrival, we were promptly greeted and ordered at the counter. I opted for the Papa Relleno (potato balls) with a side of rice and beans, while my wife chose scrambled eggs and Cuban bread. The food arrived quickly, and I dove in first - WOW! The papa relleno was perfectly fried, with outstanding flavor. The black beans and rice were expertly prepared, and my wife raved about her eggs and the flavorful Cuban bread. We appreciated the clean bathrooms and outdoor seating area, which offered stunning, unobstructed views of the ocean across the street. We'll definitely return to try more dishes!

10/10 -- Highly Recommend Cuban Island!…read more We went to Cuban Island around 5 PM and were greeted warmly and seated right away. The restaurant is currently being renovated, and it's already looking really good! Our waitress, Barbara, was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. I started with a mojito, and WOW--it was honestly one of the best mojitos I've ever had! So refreshing and smooth that you barely taste the rum, but watch out... it can smack you in the back of the head! For dinner, I ordered the ropa vieja because I had been craving it so badly, and boy, did I find the right place to satisfy that craving! The meat was incredibly tender and juicy, with that rich, tomatoey sauce I had been looking for. It was absolutely delicious. My husband, of course, ordered the Cuban sandwich, and he absolutely loved it. The pork was so juicy and moist, and the bread was incredibly fresh and delicious. Then Barbara came by and told me about the $10 pomegranate martini special. Obviously, I had to try it--and that was delicious too! Overall, 10/10 experience. Great service, amazing drinks, and delicious, authentic-tasting food. We left very happy and will definitely be back. I super highly recommend Cuban Island!

Very clean, intimate and the Cuban is real! Plantains are perfection. Back beans are spot on. The…read morefish was cooked perfectly. Service on point! Great value! You will not be disappointed!