Great to be back at the Cuban Place! We are in the area and decided to eat here since it's been a…read morewhile since we visited. We ordered beef empanadas for starters. The dough was crispy and the ground beef filling was tasty! For the main entrees, I got my favorite Ropa Vieja. Delicious shredded beef cooked with spices and tomato sauce, so good! My husband tried their special for the day which was the Pork Ribs, also with a sauce, and it was amazing! We enjoyed our meals so much and looking forward to coming back again!

The Cuban place! I got a cafecito…read more Husband ordered a pork sandwich with sweet plantains and I ordered pollo à la plancha aka grilled chicken filet and congri/ arroz moro with fried yucca. Everything was delicious and very authentic

So so good. My first time coming here and the food was amazing. Luis was my server and he was…read moreamazing. The place also had a great atmosphere. Will come again.

The staff there is very accommodating and helpful. The place is newly remodeled with new furniture…read moreand tables.The food has always been great we have been going to them since they were on mayport road many years ago. The owners are always very pleasant I recommend this establishment for Cuban food .

PALERMO PUERTO RICAN... UN AMOR PROHIBIDO…read more Ay, Dios mío... I walked into Palermo Puerto Rican in Florida thinking I was simply going to have dinner. Pero NO. What happened that day was something much more dangerous... I fell in love. I ordered the Christmas Plate, and the moment it arrived at the table, I froze. Pork. Arroz con gandules. Pasteles. Plátanos maduros. I whispered... "No puede ser..." One bite, and suddenly I wasn't in Florida anymore. I was back in Puerto Rico during Las Navidades. I could almost hear the coquí, the music, the laughter of family, and somebody in the distance yelling, "¡Dale, que llegó la comida!" The pork was tender and full of flavor. The arroz con gandules tasted like Christmas memories on a plate. The pasteles... AY, LOS PASTELES! I wasn't emotionally prepared. And those sweet plátanos maduros came into my life like the forbidden lover my mother warned me about. I looked at my plate and said: "¡¿POR QUÉ?! ¿POR QUÉ TUVE QUE CONOCERTE AHORA?" Because this wasn't dinner anymore. ESTO ERA AMOR PROHIBIDO. Every bite brought back memories of Puerto Rican Christmases--the food, the family, the music, the alegría, the traditions. It was nostalgia, happiness, heartbreak and romance all served on one plate. And when the last bite was gone... I stared at the empty plate like the final scene of a telenovela. "No te vayas... todavía tenemos una vida juntos." Palermo Puerto Rican, you didn't just feed me. You took me home. And now our love may be complicated... it may be dangerous... it may even be forbidden... PERO VOLVERÉ. Because some loves are simply too powerful to forget. ¡QUE VIVA PUERTO RICO, QUE VIVA LA NAVIDAD... Y QUE VIVA ESTE AMOR PROHIBIDO!

Everything was delicious. Maybe put a Cuban on the menu?…read moreThe pork was so tender and flavorful. The mofongo was not dry at all! Sangria was perfect. Not to much citrus! I would come back again when in the area.

Rico. Riquísimo. Todo hecho al momento. Con un sabor riquísimo. El lugar es un éxito. Con buen…read morecafecito también.

This is a small hole in the wall that you will not be disappointed by. The food is amazing, service…read moreis great, and while there isn't a-lot of room to sit down it is worth the wait. The prices are very fair as-well you will see me back here again soon.

Everything was perfect. Service and food. But those empanadas- the pastry is so flaky…read more A small bit of feedback, the music was a little too loud.

Empanada Factory is one of those small, clean local spots that never disappoints. Every time we…read morevisit, the food is consistently delicious and full of flavor. We shared the appetizer platter and the picada, and both truly hit the spot, great portions and perfect for sharing. The empanadas are always fresh, and you can tell everything is made with care. It's the kind of place you're always happy to come back to, whether it's for a casual bite or to satisfy a craving for something comforting and tasty. A wonderful little hidden gem in Jax!

I've been visiting around to the different 1928 Cuban Bistro's and sampling through the menu…read more Today's stop was the Baymeadows location for a ham and cheese tostada. Food-10/10. For the ham and cheese tostada I could stop in every day. That bread is so heavenly. Crisp on the outside and soft a d fluffy inside. It soaks up the flavors from the ham and gives it the most delightful taste. Normally I like some kind of condiment on a sandwich but the way the ham flavors the bread leaves that tostada needing nothing at all. It is perfection. I paired it with a cafe bombon for a little treat. If you have t tried their cafe bombon you must. A shot of espresso over condensed milk is just what the coffee addict ordered. Service-10/10. It's counter service here but they don't just serve you and forget you. After bringing my coffee she noticed I didn't have napkins so went and got them for me. She brought my food later and brought me more napkins and checked to see if I needed anything else. They were so hospitable from the moment I entered until the moment I left. Atmosphere-10/10. I love the decor here. It's gives an open and welcoming vibe and is so bright and airy feeling. It invites you to sit down and enjoy your meal without rush and to sit and chat a bit while having a cafe and snacking a bit.

I had my belated birthday celebration here and it was phenomenal. I always tell my friends that…read morethis place has stye best Cuban coffee. Their cafe con leche is spectacular and their cafe bon bon is so delicious. Their goods are really good, I always go for their Cuban or Pan con bistec because it never disappoints. Their pastries are always made fresh. The service you get from walking through the door is very warm wants welcoming. The space is not too big and not too small and it's very clean.

The food is absolutely amazing I highly recommend. The food is always fresh. Huge quantities.read more

My favorite Latin cuisine! Everything here is delicious! Start off with any of the lunch offerings…read moreand go from there (with yellow rice and black beans) you will not be disappointed. My favorites are the stew beef, stewed chicken, and roasted pork. Ohhh don't forget the sweet plantains...yum!

Amazing place the service was great, the food is so good authentic cuban cuisine for sure, the…read moreambient is very nice will definitely come back.

Review update. It's been approximately 20 years since my last visit. The food is still delicious…read moreand service is very good. Our waiter Miguel took good care of us. Four of us had dinner at 7pm on a Saturday and there was only one other table- what???? I was very surprised it wasn't busy. The club they opened 20 years ago is still there and done beautifully. The club doesn't start till 10pm and I was told they have live music.

authentic and excellent Cuban food , service is above and beyond, this is the best Cuban food in…read morethe whole Jacksonville area, price is great

Unfortunately disappointed with both orders. White rice, "red beans" but looked more like pink,…read morewith a steak (but was it?) with onions. White rice with shrimp in garlic sauce. We're going to assume they ran out of seasoning. & let's call their version of Flan a serving of pure sugar as we couldn't get past the 1st spoonful. I've cooked everything I mention here my entire life so I speak from experience. Not my intention to be negative but I was really looking forward to eating out. On a positive note, the restaurant seems to stay busy. Good for them & I mean that sincerely as we should all lift each other up.

Love ending Latinx history month this way! Delicious food at a small local restaurant…read more The food was soooooo goood. Flavorful and that green sauce they make just heightens the flavors that much more. I don't think you can go wrong here. My husbae didn't love the empanadas, but everything else made up for it. All the food was fresh and made to order. Service was great! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Small tables outside. Family restaurant. I'll be back!

Churros!!!!! Today im trying los andes in Jacksonville beach. I only wanted churros since im still…read morefull from earlier lol. Of course the customer service was amazing and it smelled delicious when i walked in. 10/10.