Careful on overcharging you! Used to go here when I worked…read morenear here years ago. Love it back then, but now it was decent, but wouldn't write home about. Cheese croquetta was our favorite of the flavors. Pan con bistec, it was decent but could have used more meat on it to fill up the whole bread. Did not like that did not give you an itemized receipt. We asked for water but was given bottles which we didn't ask for. The next guy who walked in, they gave a cup of water. Pretty annoying. Also, unless they charge $3 for a water bottle, then they def over charged us. $10 pan con bistec $13 ropa vieja $3 corquetta's $6 two desserts $32. 2 bottles of waters and bill was $41.12 hmmm before the credit card fee of 4% that they don't advertise. Unhappy with a restaurant overcharging and think they get away with it bc I didn't speak Spanish

Lovely Cuban food. The desserts were fabulous. We got Tres leche and flan. The croquets were also…read moresuper yummy. First time I've had plain cheese and I loved it. The ropa was tasty, great flavor and a hint of spice. Cannot believe this place is so close and I never knew.

Actually everything was perfect, the food is outstanding, the pork chunks are out of this world!…read moreThe chicharrones are huge and amazing, just awesome, try not to miss this gem!

Was excited to check out a Cuban restaurant in Florida. It surprised me how overpriced everything…read morewas. It was a Saturday night. There were no tables available, and I was offered to seat at the bar. Very loud music. Ordered an appetizer called "cubanachos" that was served with Cuban style pork and included fried plantains on the description. The portion was generous, but I was very disappointed. I had seen pics of fresh plantains and what I was served was plantain chips. Taste was good. I noticed on the menu Brazilian traditional food like picanha.

Family went to Collados Cuban Cuisine for lunch to celebrate my dad's 90th birthday. Service was…read moreamazing-they treated him like a king . Everything we ordered was delicious and portions were generous. Located in a small strip mall so be sure you know where you're going. Plenty of free parking. We went back 3 days later for carry out!! It's THAT go

First time there and it was amazing, we were on a work trip from Clearwater to Fort Myers and found…read morethis restaurant to try it out. Since we walked in we were welcomed and they were very attentive and the food OMG was delicious!!! Had a cuban Sandwich which was packed with a lot of meat, they received us with a little bread that was delicious and I had the lava cake dulce de leche with Turron ice cream Iykyk to go and was also amazing!!! I wish it was closer cause I would go every week. But definitely a must whenever im back to the area!!! Thank you!!!

Esmeralda Restaurant replaced the Lozano's Mexican restaurant in Lehigh Acres with major…read morerenovation. The minute you walk in, you realize that the décor is much better. A Well-designed bar is fully stocked and a pool table is available to provide a little relaxation. Went in for an early dinner. We were seated by the Windows booth. A salsa with chip were provided immediately. Their salsa has excellent texture as well a right proportion of ingredients and not watery. We started with a Patria Y Vida - an excellent mix of Rum with Ganadine, Rum with Curacao and Coconut Rum - a perfect trifecta color presentation for a frozen drink! Wife ordered a small portion of Spicy Rice - rice with shrimp, chicken, and beef mixed with Jalapeno with slices of avocado and fried plantains. She asked and tell the chef, "Take it easy with Jalapeno." Well, it was done exactly to her liking. Amazing! One happy lady here! I opted with a Seafood stew or soup (Sopa de Mares). It has crab legs, crayfishes, clams, mussels, shrimps, calamari, and a small filet of fish (which I cannot identified!). It mixed with several vegetables, the flavor from the seafood is unmistakable well balanced here. A few slices of toasted Cuban bread went well. We did not have any dessert. May be on our next visit! Overall, it was an excellent dinner. The waitress was friendly, attentive and checked on us frequently to ensure we have a fine dining experience. Esmeralda Restaurant is a wonderful addition to Lehigh Acres!

Great food every time and all the waitress are very attentive especially Karol. She is sweet and…read morealways making sure we are okay. The pallomilla and churrasco is really juicy. Overall great spot for Spanish food!

Great mojitos! Friendly, welcoming service. Very cute on the inside…read more We got the flan, mojitos, and oxtail plate with rice & sweet plantains.

We passed this unassuming restaurant many times. It wasn't until last week that a friend of ours…read moresaid you have to try it! The ladies are very warm and friendly and explained the daily specials to us. Dave got the ox tail stew that was served with plantains and rice and beans. I got the chicken cutlet with tomato., ham and cheese, rice and beans and a Tamale. I couldn't believe my eyes-the portion was enormous and covered with delicious melted Swiss cheese. I brought half of it home! Dave's was served in a little covered pot and there were large pieces of meat and bone! He had Cuban coffee and I had an American. The server was so sweet and asked us if we wanted more to go! No dinner for us tonight lol! We shall return for breakfast soon!

The food is always amazing and the prices are great. The breakfast choices are varied and don't…read moreforget the coffee! The Cuban sandwich and pork sandwich are huge for the price (enough to share). If you are looking for incredible Cuban food at a great place this is the spot.

I had to have Cuban food when in Florida, and there's a plethora of Cuban restaurants to choose…read morefrom. And although I'm not into sandwiches, I had to try it. This is a small eatery, and I ordered takeout. The service was fast. And wow, to my surprise, the Cubano was delicious, and the bistec de cerdo "pork steak" was incredible with lots of onions. I'm hooked! The portions are huge and priced reasonably. I'm going to miss this place when I'm back in CT.

Unexpected wonderful find of a quaint little Cuban restaurant…read more Ordered a Cubano sandwich early in the day, to take away, and what a great surprise I got. Service was quick....and frIendly, And the sandwich was the best I have had . The mustard/ mayo combination is the perfect condiment to the loaded Cuban. Very much looking forward to stopping in for dinner and continuing my sampling of great cuisine. But you cannot go wrong with the Cuban sandwich.! 5 stars!

First time having lunch at this restaurant in a little strip mall on Pine Island Road. With its…read morewelcoming lights illuminating the outside window, we didn't know what to expect! The inside has lovely glossy natural wood tables. Our server Melissa brought us the menus and David got a delicious frothy lemonade and I got a small expresso. David ordered the daily special-Pork, potato rice and black beans. It came with a large tomato salad. I got the omelet sandwich of ham, cheese and scrambled egg and of course a tamale! There was so much to eat that I brought half home. The tamale was large and super tasty! I loved the Cuban coffee and should have. gotten a large! Everything was reasonably priced too. We will be returning soon to enjoy another fine meal!

OMG.....what a fabulous find !! It's a small place, on Pondella Rd. in North Fort Myers, just off…read moreHwy 41. Walking in the restaurant smells marvelous..... not a spicy smell, but more a blend of savory. The table had white paper and was decorated for Valentine's Day !! Nice touch. First time for us.... They were not very crowded for lunch and we were seated right away. Victor approached us to take our drink order. What a friendly, nice guy. I ordered the Red Sangria, ($15.00) in a big wine glass which was very tasty. I then ordered the Pulpo Al Olivo from the "starters" menu, with a side of Tostones. (Which was Octopus, sliced avocado & a terrific Kalamata Olive cream sauce. The octopus was tender and piled on slices of avocado. They didn't skim on the avocado at all. Wasn't sure why the club crackers were added to the plate. I pushed them aside at first, but then used them as they were intended..... OMG..... the crackers added a slight buttery, savory taste to compliment the Kalamata sauce. And, it was extremely tasty and plentiful. Definitely would order this again !!! My husband ordered Tallarin Huancaina Con Savana de Lomo. My best interpretation was ~ skirt steak on pasta with a spicy cream sauce !! He LOVED it !! We asked.... they provided !! We were able to buy a 16oz jar of the delicious Huanciana sauce to take home. YES...... YES..... highly recommended and we will be back again !!!

We drove to North Fort Myers for an early Sunday dinner. The parking lot gave an impression that it…read morewas converted from a convenient store into a restaurant. Both inside and outside tables are available but we opted for inside table. There are many Christmas ornaments both inside and outside at this time of year! Nicholas greeted us with a warm welcome. He is personable, with a friendly smile. In fact, he informed me that the word, Sunqu, is a Quechua word that means "heart" and comes from the Incas. We were set up with fried plantain slices, roasted corn nut, concha, with dipping sauce. Both tasted freshly made and crunchy. It went well with my full glass of Sangria. A great way to start your meal! Wife ordered her favorite Peruvian dish, Lomo Saltado. She loved how the beef was cooked and the seasoning is perfect. I ordered the grilled octopus. It was tender and flavorful. This is a culinary experience you must try! The presentation for both dishes are colorful and artistic. In fact, I ate the flower as Nicholas told us it is edible! The chef, Oscar, ask me how I like the grilled octopus. I said, "Love it and well done". We were so full and did not try their Seven Leches cake! If you like Peruvian food, this is the place for you! Check it out for yourself. You'll not be disappointed. Five stars rating!