Flan Factory delivers again! My third time visiting this place and the food is GREAT! Definitely a must try if you're in town. read more

Flan Factory - Arroz Frito - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

There is plenty of seating and staff was wonderful. The Tampeño Cuban Sandwich was ok and the coconut flan tasted like Coco Lopez coconut cream. Not the best flan, nor an award winning sandwich taste. I also had an Horchata which was very creamy not like any Horchata I already had. Again ok, not great! Overall it was ok, but not the greatest flan nor Cuban sandwich! read more

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So this is my second visit to this location and I've been to their other location once. The flan is excellent. This time my wife had a protein bowl, which was essentially Cuban Moho pork over rice with platinous, that was also very good. She took half of it home but it didn't reheat that well. I tried a Cuban for the first time. Honestly, it's not great. I only ate about half of it. I get this is a locally owned success story but my experience is that it repackages stuff you can get at other local Cuban spots and upcharges it for rich channelside residents. And they are all fine waiting for it too. We were told 25 mins from order to getting our food and they were right. In that 25 minutes I saw 4 other tables come up asking where their food was. read more

A taste of home! I was living in Austin TX for the last six years and this was exactly the taste that I missed. This protein bowl was a little of everything you want to have with Florida Latin culture. It reminds me of Miami and Cuban food and everything was seasoned to perfection. The Sangria was sweet and citrusy. My only complaint is I should have gotten an extra to take home because I live 20 miles away. Last time I came to this location inside of Armature, it was still Latin but it was called something different and the menu was different. This new-to-me joint is a thumbs up for me. I'd prefer this food which feels like home than most of the other places in this food hall. read more

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Love Flan Factory and hands down the best flan in Tampa!! I haven't tried anything besides the flan yet, but I've heard the Cuban sandwich and the empanadas are really good. Next time I go, I'll definitely try more items on the menu. My go-to favorites are Olga's Original, Salted Caramel, and Pistachio. Absolutely delicious every time! read more

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Despite the name, they offer a variety of food. We stopped by for flan but they were so many other tempting options we had to rethink our dinner plans. We ended up ordering Cuban sandwiches, rice & beans, arroz frito (Cuban fried rice), deviled crab, and of course flan - original and guava. Everything was delicious- a bit pricey but I would definitely go back. Most people get take out but there is plenty of room if you want to dine in. They have dedicated but limited parking. read more

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The Flan Factory is by far my favorite place to eat in Tampa. My family and I have came here twice to try the famous "El Tampeño" sandwich and it was absolutely delicious. I had the "Midnight Special", which I recommend for anyone who likes the classic "Medianoche" sandwich. You also can't skip out on the croquetas and coquito flan! The service here is amazing as the staff is very friendly, attentive, and kind. Esther is a sweetheart and truly cares about her customers. She made our night so special and honestly made me feel like we were eating with family. The restaurant is cozy and truly feels like home. If you live in Tampa or coming to visit, I highly recommend coming here for the best service and food you can only get at the Flan Factory! read more

Absolutely love lawn factory from the food to the service to the kind atmosphere. They are always so nice when you enter the building and the food is always fresh and top-tier. read more

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I had been wanting to check out the Flan Factory for quite some time. I liked that they offered quick, friendly and fast counter service. The restaurant is clean, has a nice vibe and has a good amount of seating. Free parking across the street and in the parking lot. The Cuban was packed full of roasted pork, an easily shareable sandwich. So you have to give credit to them for giving you plenty of value for your money. I thought it was good, but nothing amazing, especially when you've had a Cuban from the Floridian. The side of beans and rice were also just fine, nothing amazing. We skipped the flan as we were full so I'll need to go back and check that out and try a few other items. read more

Flan Factory - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Haven't been here in forever and really looked forward to trying it again. Ordered a media noche sandwich to go. Unfortunately it wasn't that great. It easily fell apart and the bread was quite small. It wasn't as tasty as I remembered it. What a bummer. read more

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First off...I can't believe I have never done a review of Flan Factory! I've have eaten her a ton of occasions. I will start by saying ...the flan is amazing. They have individual sizes in some unique flavors. If you want to bring something to a dinner party that will impress everyone...bring a FLAN! Flan Factory also offers great breakfast and lunch options. This morning we got breakfast. I had the Ybowl w chorizo. It was delicious. Perfect avocado, crispy home fries fries, eggs cooked perfectly and tasty gravy. Both my husband and our friend got the Classico Breakfast. They loved it. We got a Ybowl and Timba to go. I forgot to take pics of our food, but snapped a few of the takeout order. Their Cuban and Breakfast Cuban are also delicious. Since I have been coming here, they have added on the side room for seating. It's very cute w a variety of options. I typically sit outside, but I do think the interior is cute and great for chilling and chowing down. Lol. read more

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Historically located, a place you know you will be treated to authentic Cuban ingredients and traditional menu items. The name grabs you if you're a flan enthusiast. Sandwiches were full of fresh chicken/steak, so large you could share one. The coquito flan was one of the best things I ate all month. The owner's mother was sweet and walked around to each table with warm conversations. Great breakfast menu to come back and enjoy next time. read more

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Always a pleasure coming here for authentic coffee and lots of pastry and dessert choices. Their flan, of course, is so delicious with a variety of options to choose from. I'm happy their new spot is in armature works for easier parking and more spacious seating read more

Flan Factory - In armature works now ! - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

From the moment we walked in, this family-owned restaurant felt like home. We were visiting from Miami and had "El Tampeño", it was delicious. It's rare to find a place that not only feels cozy but has amazing food with great hospitality. We left full, happy, and already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend supporting this wonderful local gem! If you're looking for authentic Cuban food in Tampa, Flan Factory is one of the best spots in the city. read more

Staff and food was so so good. You obviously can't leave without ordering flan at the flan factory. Their horchata is very good but I wouldn't personally order coffee there again as they use a low quality espresso that kind of ruins their great horchata. Food portion was great and the location was very clean and nicely decorated read more

I stumbled upon The Flan Factory in Tampa thanks to a random Reddit thread (bless the foodies of the internet), and let me just say, it delivered. I wanted to try a local spot that had some real buzz, and this place? Totally worth it. Believe the hype. Let's talk food, because wow. We ordered the Tampeno sandwich, and my tastebuds are still doing a happy dance. For $12 this cannot be beat . Think: slow-roasted Cuban pork, Genoa salami, Serrano ham, melted Swiss cheese, pickles, mayo, mustard; all pressed to perfection on Cuban bread. It's like a Cuban sandwich, but elevated. Honestly, one of the best (if not the best) Cuban-style sandwiches I've had. I split it with my boyfriend, though he may have caught me trying to steal an extra bite. I originally ordered the Island Boy shrimp sandwich, which wasn't quite what I expected, but the staff was super kind and accommodating. They removed it without hesitation. That level of service alone gets major points from me. For sides, we got the sweet potato fries (crispy, golden magic) and the cilantro slaw (refreshing with the perfect tang). We also started with the ham croquetas, which came out hot and melty, like little bites of savory heaven. Everything felt homemade and full of love. The vibe? Totally laid back. It's the kind of place where you could meet up with friends, kick back, and leave feeling like you just had a comforting meal. Now let's talk about the the flan. Do. Not. Leave. Without. Dessert. We tried the coquito flan and pistachio flan, and both were phenomenal, but the coquito flan? Chef's kiss. Creamy, smooth, and tasted like Puerto Rican tembleque and coquito had a delicious baby. It was nostalgic and decadent in the best way. If you're in Tampa and want a true local gem with heart, flavor, and killer sandwich. The Flan Factory should be at the top of your list. read more

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Very good spot! Great food and great price. Got an empanada which was huge and the Cuban. Unfortunately we didn't try the flan :/ BUT good excuse to go back! read more

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It's cute, clean, and spacious with enough seating and ample free parking (so rare in Ybor). The horchata iced coffee was delicious, but I do wish they offered multiple sizes of the cold drinks, because it was like over a liter of liquid for $10. It was too much and none of us who got an iced drink could finish them. A smaller and slightly cheaper option would be less wasteful and appreciated. The shrimp po boy was delicious! And then we shared an assortment of flan: original, guava, coquito/rum, and pistachio. They were all good, but in my opinion, the original was by far the best! It was so delicious and not too sweet. The service was also great! Although you order and pay at the counter, the staff checked on us regularly, timed serving the flan so it wouldbe brought after finishing our entrees, and made sure we had everything we needed. read more

I love flan factory I'm almost sure I have reviews in other platforms but I must spill. Their flans are top tier. And their sandwiches are incredible. I are here when they opened and they have most definitely earned their spot in the Tampa dining scene. Go here if you want to impress visitors from out of town or your favorite person. My picky partner ate every bit of their steak sandwich on my recommendation and I always go for their salmon burger. It's a knock out. Their service is amazing as well. You always have a chance to run into the owner and say hello. Great spot must try. read more

Flan Factory - Flan Board - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We had food to go and ordered a little bit of everything except dessert: Cuban, tostones, rice and beans, maduros, timba, and beef and chicken empanadas. The Cuban was great, fresh and juicy. We also enjoyed the maduros and the beef empanadas. I was disappointed no spicy sauce came with the empanadas though. Maybe they have something and you have to specifically request it. We did not enjoy the chicken empanadas (dry and not flavorful), the rice and beans (also dry and lacked flavor). The tostones and maduros were ok but not amazing. Maybe I'll give it another try and try the flan next time. I also want to note, we tried the one in Armature Works. read more

The staff was super attentive and so friendly, and the food was incredibly fresh and flavorful. my favorite thing was probably the plantain chips and the guava flan. We had a party of six and we were constantly ordering food so I felt like we were kind of a high maintenance party, but they were just so sweet to us. The frita burger had a very unique flavor my friend and I think we could taste nutmeg in the meat. The plant chain chips were really unique because they were full and long slices of the plantains. I would definitely come back just for the flan and to try more sandwiches. The timba was also really good, but I wasn't expecting the texture of the cheese to be so rubbery, but it had a really good flavor. read more

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I stopped again here and I saw they are selling kambuchas now. Also, I tried the kie lime flan and it was really good. I feel like it is not too sweet and it has a good balance with the lime flavor they added. Really good! read more

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I wasn't a fan of flan until I tried Olga's original, now I'm completely hooked. It's creamy, silky and perfectly balanced, not overly sweet. This spot is now my favorite for flan in Tampa. The salted caramel is great too, but the original stands out. The hibiscus fresa was refreshing and not too sweet, perfect for a hot day. read more

Flan Factory - Olga's original flan - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Probably will return. Love flan and I finally made it to this cafe -:) All the times before was either they closed, or too late or forgotten. It's a full cafe, with a spacious room to the right. Flans are in aluminum ramekins - I was hoping for a small cake, round or square or rectangle. The girl was nice, offered a box ... without a bag. Oh well. I tried four flavors: original coffee coconut salted carmel They're all solid, thick, deadly serious. All the flans I had and loved were light, airy and lively. The coconut flavor among the four is my fave. read more

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This coquito flab was to die for. Never expected the combination to go hard like this. This place is a must if you like flan read more

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My husband said breakfast was a surprise and drove us out to the Flan Factory. The building is super cute and the wall art was fun. I treated myself to a cafe con leche, which was like dessert compared to my normal plain black coffee. We got the timba, which was the star of the show. Breakfast was fine otherwise. Would go back for the timba for sure. read more

Flan Factory - Timba - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Today was my first time here! Absolutely amazing food! Some of the best in the area! We had the Mojo Pork Sandwich, the croquettes, the timba, and a beef empanadas. We'll definitely be back! read more

Flan Factory - Mojo Pork Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This flan spot is such a win. You can get mini sizes and try a bunch which is the dream. Pistachio and original were both solid. They also got Cuban toast that looked good and some other simple eats read more

Flan Factory - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

the protein bowl with pork was my favorite, so flavorful, cooked to perfection and the plaintains were on point. at first i wish it came with a sauce but it did not need anything else. service was average but i would go again! read more

So glad I finally tried this place! Appreciate the parking near the building, and they have a cute outdoor seating area. I ordered the Timba and the cuban sandwich. Honestly the Timba was was of the best things I've had in awhile, with the sweet dipping sauce, yum! The cuban was HUGE, could have easily split with another person, piled high with meat and perfectly pressed cuban bread. Delicious!! I also got a couple flans to go, and they were amazing as well. The owners mother stopped by my table to check on me and tell me a bit more about their flan flavors. Plenty of seating indoors, order at the counter and the food comes out quick! Loved this place and will be bringing all of my out of town guests here too! read more

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Flan Factory 1718 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 @flanfactory Whenever you are in Tampa, Flan Factory is must visit place to dine and visit. They have delicious cuban inspired dishes and sweets. They're open in the morning to start out your day right and their flans are to die for. This place has a great atmosphere to enjoy indoor and outdoor. Come by and visit them. You won't be dissapointed. Follow thier Instagram Platform for updates on thier menu. What I Had: 1) Tostones- Great appetizers to start and munch 2) Media Noche- Aside from the Cuban, this is next big thing ro enjoy 3) Pan con Bistec- Never can go wrong with this sandwich 4) Banana Cinnamon Flan- trust me the best Flan you will enjoy, but it's only seasonal, so enjoy it while you can 5) Coquito Flan- ahh, this Flan is just at another level. 4) Dulce de Leche Flan- Classic to enjoy 5) Aguas Frescas- Passionfruit and Pineapple. Recommended drinks read more

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Showed up for breakfast and had the bowls & some coffees & cuban toast. I'm not sure how their other food is but the horchata coffees were SUPER sweet and we paid close to $80 which I thought was WAY overpriced for basic American food. The only thing Cuban about our experience was the toast & ambience. For service you order at the front and they bring you your food. I'm not sure I'd go back. It wasn't anything special just a cute ambiance for Instagram lol read more

Skip the coffee drinks which are really sweet but the flan is amazing. Also sweet, but amazing. The mojo pork is quite good as well.

Food is always great... their flan is always on point.... Service is quick but not friendly... never had anything bad here and it's always consistent. read more

Located in Armature Works on the Tampa Riverwalk, this is my second time here, only because I live in Canada. Good Cuban food for counter sitting or take-out. Friendly service and a cool vibe inside the complex. Definitely recommend. read more

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The Flan Factory is solid. The pan con pollo had juicy, flavorful chicken that tasted fresh and well-seasoned. Same goes for the chicken empanada--it had that perfect crisp outside and a really tasty filling. You can tell they care about getting the flavors right. The service was great too. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, and the food came out way faster than I expected. It made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. If you're after good, authentic Latin food with a chill vibe, this place is definitely worth checking out. read more

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Enjoyed the 5 piece chicken tender and fry here along with a chicken empanada, beef empanada and fruity pebble flan. The food was pretty delicious and reasonably priced. Parking is available on site. Service is friendly and welcoming. Nice ambiance and outdoor seating is available. read more

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I stopped by here with some friends and tried the coquito flan. It was absolutely perfect, not too sweet and had a good coquito flavor. My friends tried the pistachio flan and the coffee flans. They said the coffee flan was really good, and the pistachio flan was a bit too sweet. I noticed some days, the caramel in the flan is more sweet and some days the caramel has a darker, more complex and slightly bitter flavor. I prefer the darker caramel because it balances out the sweet, rich custard. The customer service is always great and the vibe is casual and good for pictures. read more

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Great interior, quick service, cool menu offerings, fresh food. You can't go here without getting the flan...it's a must. We got the dulce de leche flan to go after our fulfilling meal and wish we got two! For entree, we highly recommend the monte cristo. It had a great balance of savory and sweet, crunchy and tender. Oh, almost forgot...highly recommend their iced coffee, too!! read more

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Mamey flan, coquito flan, empanadas Love this place The flags taste exactly like the flavor they advertise. The staff is so sweet and now they have more space! I'm so happy to see them growing! read more