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    El Cubanito Subs

    3.4 (23 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Mofungo and Pork
    Brenda J.

    It is Food Truck Friday! This truck has a variety of choices at reasonable prices. There offer cuban, steak and fish sandwiches. I opted for the mofungo and pork dish. Mofungo is plantains with spices and it was very flavorful. It was served with a ketchup mayo sauce that was a little spicy and I also wanted hot sauce and they also had siracha. The fried pork was cut in large chunks that were tender and well seasoned with garlic and spices. The food was served promptly and staff was courteous. The serving was enough for two people. Enjoyed this meal!

    The cheese fries, undercooked.
    Seaira K.

    At this week's WineART Wednesdays at Downtown Lake Mary, the truck selection leaned heavily towards Cuban and Creole food, and while my party split up, I found myself gravitating towards the El Cubanito Subs truck. Maybe my mistake was that I didn't order a sub, because unlike many other reviewers here, I did not have a good experience. I wanted something filling but did not want to wait a long time, so I opted for a beef empanada and a side of cheese fries, thinking that these were premade items that just had to be cooked. While it ended up that they were, I still waited a good 10 minutes before I got my food. The beef empanada dough was flaky and fried until crisp on the outside, but the inside was full of grease; after just one bite and I was covered from hand to elbow in it. The cheese fries were very undercooked, but I had waited long enough to get them and did not want to go back to exchange them. My mom ordered a pork sub and seemed to enjoy it, and I did enjoy the sauce for the empanada and the cheese, as well. I most likely won't be returning to the El Cubanito Subs truck, as after my experience I don't know if I have enough faith that their subs are any better than the food I received last night.

    Chris R.

    A few days ago I heard about this stand in the industrial area on Forsyth road between Colonial Drive and University. I went to check it out yesterday. El Cubanito food truck is owned and operated by a guy from Cuba, but surprisingly only being one guy he has a huge menu and many food options worth checking out. It's located in the dirt parking lot of an Wilson Auto Repair, look for the umbrella on the truck and the boat trailers all around the parking lot. Parking seems to be pretty random and no one seems to mind where you park in the lot. Often you have to stand up and eat at these food trucks but not here, he even has a tent covering the eating area. Luckily I got there when he wasn't busy and I was able to take a lot of photos and chat with him for a bit using a bit of my Spanglish and he his passable English, he's been open 6 months. One of my favorite things that people from PR and Cuba make is Lechon or Pernil which is roasted pork usually cooked with lots of garlic in a blood orange sauce. El Cubanito serves a Lechon Cuban sandwich and I almost ordered it but the Choripan sandwich($3.95) caught my eye. I asked him about it and he said it was real Cuban Chorizo which is different from the Mexican kind I'm used to, apparently it has a firmer texture and in this sandwich he had cut it up into curly strips and cooked it on his griddle. The sandwich itself was a little dry for my taste but you could easily alleviate that by putting some mustard on it or dipping it in his soup of the day. It came with my choice of cheese and potato sticks on it. To drink I had a super sweet can of Guava Nectar, he has other canned fruit drinks soda and water. Next I ordered some Platanos Maduros, the sweet fried plantains served at every Cuban restaurant. They were sweet and tender as expected. Although the menu described some desserts he was out of the Flan and the Cuban cupcake so this led me to explore the extensive menu a little more and ask him what Batitos were. Turns out they are the Cuban version of a milkshake or smoothie. They are made in a blender with a little milk and some frozen fruit. My options were Guava a few other tropical fruits but I ordered Passion Fruit(luckily I remembered the Spanish word for this, Parcha). It was real thick and tasty, while I was drinking it a couple groups of people showed up and ordered the Cuban Milkshakes as well. Overall a great experience and I hope to go back and explore the menu further especially the omelet sandwich which he has a picture of that looks amazing! He's open Mon-Sat 7am-7pm and also serves breakfast. Make sure you check out the pictures of the menu. 2237 N Forsyth Rd Orlando, FL 32807-5351 (305)305-7438

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    Walter S.

    In the mood for a Cuban sandwich, I went through my mental rolodex of Cuban places I haven't been to yet. It was either Vegas Cafe or El Cubanito. Since this food truck was closer in proximity, El Cubanito it was. The fellow is the sole owner and cook of this quaint food truck. Like Chris R. said, for one person, he sure has an extensive menu! I ordered a Cuban and a Pastrami. I chatted with him to pass the time. He relocated from Miami and is Cuban through and through. Very cool. Once I received my sandwiches, I was eager to bust open the aluminum foil to release the aromas and dive in. First, the Cuban was outstanding! Your standard pork, sweet ham, swiss, pickles and mustard in between Cuban bread. What I thoroughly enjoyed was the chunks of roast pork. Some Cubans I've had looked like some sort of lunch meat pork. Not here. There's no question you're biting into a moist, roast of pork. I ate half and saved the rest for later. On to the next sandwich. Pastrami, lettuce, potato sticks, in between pressed Cuban bread. Simple, fresh, hot and delicious. A lighter alternative to the heavier Cuban. The Pastrami was moist and the charred outer crust of each slice was a treat. Quality Cuban street food for your tastebud's pleasure. With such an extensive menu, I'd like to go back and try some things I've never tasted before. I'd like to especially try the Cuban Milkshakes Chris R. mentioned.

    Soft plastic, several pieces in shake :(
    Luca C.

    Sandwiches are good, have had the Cuban and the breakfast omelette here, cheaper better and more food than at any big chain breakfast food-fast. The shakes are really tasty but on my last visit the shake had several bits of shredded plastic in it like this one, I ate my food by the time I noticed but they are big and tasty. Pretty sure I swallowed a few of these, it's not hard so I'm not devastated but I'm a bit iffy about coming back.

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    Kelly A.

    Yummy steak sandwhich! It came with a ketchup mayo sauce that I opted not to get. Also the tostones are very delish!!!!

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    5 months ago

    Food , service , the Cuban is AMAZING! the Yuca fries and that sauce so delicious! You're missing out if you pass this by!

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    1 year ago

    Great Cuban food and service i enjoyed the food and fast service very authentic and convenient professional and friendly

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    2 years ago

    Sorry no flavor at all. Nothing delicious at and one would expect a food truck to deliver good food.

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    2 years ago

    strongly don't recommend! Unreasonably timely and costly. too many food trucks at events to pay $25 for a Cuban sandwich and fries.

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    12 years ago

    Bangin' sandwiches. Decent price. Close to my job. Pretty much my preferred lunch spot during the work week.

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    12 years ago

    Sandwiches are huge and well priced.Been going there since the day he open the doors. Will continue to go for as long as he's there.

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    13 years ago

    Great mom and pop shop. Great food, very nice people, and decent pricing. been a customer for years. Thanks guys

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    3.9
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    I recently went to Orlando for a conference, and while we spent the majority of our time in a large…read moreresort and convention center, the leadership of the organization hosting the conference hosted a special dinner in one of the reservable ballrooms at the Cuba Libre Restaurant. I believe it may have been the Havana Ballroom. There was plenty of food, drinks, and mingling. The Cuba Libre Restaurant staff were great, and the venue was well laid out and worked for this event very well. When we arrived around 6:30 PM on a Saturday evening for our event, we first mingled around the tables and near the cash bar. There were a bunch of large tables that we began to fill out. As our program began and announces made and awards given out, appetizers were passed out. We were offered Guacamole Cubano, Mama Amelia's Empanadas, and Shrimp Cocktail which we passed around to the entire table. Personally, I skipped the guacamole and shrimp dishes but absolutely loved the empanadas. Yum! Then, an individual Cuban House Salad was passed out with red wine vinaigrette. This was also quite tasty. Next came the entrees including a choice of Salmon Paradiso, Ropa Vieja, Citrus Chicken, or Paella Vegetariana. I was trying to decide between the Ropa Vieja (beef brisket) and the Citrus Chicken. While the Citrus Chicken sounded perfect, I asked the serving staff their advice, and they recommended the Ropa Vieja for a true taste of Cuba. I was happy that I did even though it may have been more heavy and with a kick than I was expecting. I'm still glad I ordered it though. It was wonderfully prepared! And then, everyone received Cuban Flan for dessert. The Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar celebrates Cuban heritage and explores Cuban flavors, music, art, and traditions. The mission of the restaurant is to provide an "escape" to Havana through exciting food and beverages and entertainment experiences to celebrate the Cuban people and their culture. Orlando hosts one of several of this restaurant around the United States. This restaurant is in the midst of the Pointe Orlando. You can find details on their website: https://cubalibrerestaurant.com/en/orlando. You can find menus, entertainment, blogs, make reservations, specials, and more. The Cuba Libre Restaurant is open for brunch on weekends from 12 PM to 4 PM, for dinner Monday through Thursday from 5 PM to 10 PM, Friday from 5 PM to 10:30 PM, Saturday from 4 PM to 10:30 PM, and Sunday from 4 PM to 10 PM. Happy Hour is at the bar and bar tables on weekdays from 5 PM to 6 PM and weekends from 4 PM to 6 PM. They have a special Chef's Tasting menu during dinner. They also host weekend nightlife and shows on Fridays with a live band from 7:30 PM to 12:15 AM and a DJ and dancing from 10 PM to 2 AM on both Fridays and Saturdays. It was certainly a great event and a fun place to be!

    (4) ~ very good overall food & service…read more DRINKS: ** Cafe Cuba Libre = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) * Signature Cuba Libre (cocktail) = (3.85) Strong FOOD: ** Beef Empanadas = (4.35) Very tasty ** Trio of Dips = (4) very good ** Cuban Bread w. Mango Butter = (4) very good ** Cuban Flan = (4) very good * Cuban Sandwich Combo = (3.5) good, but needed more yellow mustard & pickles

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    Downstairs dining room
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    We had a late lunch there on Thursday and everything was amazing from the 1905 salad prepared table…read moreside, the Cuban sandwich and the wine. The best waitress ever, she was knowledgeable and helpful with making our wine choice and super friendly and attentive. We will definitely ask for Kaley's table when we return. Also the parking attendant was very nice and helpful too! :)

    The location is absolutely beautiful. Across from a gorgeous lake in a picturesque neighborhood…read more We were greeted immediately when we walked in. We mentioned we had a reservation but we were early and they were able to accommodate us. The indoor dining area is lovely with that old school Florida feel. Beautiful spanish and Cuban decor. There also an outdoor seating area which was empty on our visit due to the rain storm, humidity and heat. Our waiter was on top of everything, friendly and very knowledgeable. The food, I grew up on Cuban food and cant help but compare all Cuban food to my dad's cooking. I had the lechón platter and it was good. The lechón was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The yuca lacked flavor for me and was a bit bland as were the black beans. The rice was good. I was able to try a bite of picadillo and it was really good! I also had a bit of a Cuban sandwich which was a little different, but it was really really good! We brought family from out of town and they were all very pleased with their meals. We will definitely be back.

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    Dining area towards the front entrance.
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    Ropa Viejas
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    Estefan Kitchen Orlando

    Estefan Kitchen Orlando

    3.9
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    25.0 mi
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    I wasn't sure about this place but it was for a family members birthday so I definitely wanted to…read moresupport but honestly ... I'm glad I went. This is a dinner and show !! The staff especially the performer was amazing !! There was live music, and a line dance going on a some point ! The drinks and food was sooooooooo good. The rice was a little salty. Portions was actually really big. The empanadas were good. I do think it was more in the pricey side but if you got it def stop by and if you do ask for Edgar !!

    Came for the first time for dinner tonight for Bite30. This restaurant is located at the promenade…read moreso it can be tricky to.navigste parking and where the restaurant is. It's a large restaurant and the inside is well decorated. The staff all seemed to be native Spanish speakers and at times they seemed to not understand what we asked. Although they were very nice, service was somewhat slow especially towards the end when we waited to pay our bill. The food was all pretty good though we especially liked the ropa vieja and roasted pork which came in fairly large portions. There were also lots of flavor options for the mojito though they would only honor happy hour at the bar. We didn't love the desserts. Many people seemed to be there celebrating birthdays. There was lots of visual stimulation with strobe lights and a big TV playing music videos. There also was occasionally a man playing piano in the middle of the room.

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    Tables n such
    House salad , added shrimp. Okay but shrimp had no seasonings
    House salad , added shrimp. Okay but shrimp had no seasonings
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