We catered my husband's birthday party from Belkis Cuban Deli. Her food is amazing. We ordered the…read moreCuban roast pork, black beans, white rice and plantains. Everything was delicious! Our guests were raving about the flavors of her cooking!! Being Cuban myself, I can attest to the authenticity and quality of her food! Would definitely recommend Belkis for your next event!!

This deli is unassuming and easy to pass by being located inside a Citgo gas station. But, trust…read moreme, you want to make a point to get yourself there! When you enter the gas station store turn right, walk ahead and you'll end up at the counter for Belkis. Fast, super friendly service. Great portion size and prices. Exceptional food! No contest the BEST cuban sandwich I have ever had. Exemplary meat/filling to bread ratio. The bread was fresh and perfectly crisp with garlic (I'm pretty certain) grilled onto the outside of it. The meat was tender and not at all greasy. There was the perfect amount of ham to pork to cheese to pickles to mustard. All around there was not a single thing I did not love about my cuban! I also got a very large portion of plantains. They were hot and cooked to the best texture. The Cuban and the plantains cost me $22 and supplied me with two and a half meals.

When it came time to plan the catering for our son and daughter in law's wedding on October 4,…read more2026, we knew exactly who to call, our favorite Cuban restaurant, Little Habana Cafe in Riverview! The food was absolutely incredible! Our guests couldn't stop talking about how delicious everything was. In fact, the food might have been the talk of the night, second only to the bride and groom, of course! LOL! I've been to a lot of weddings over the years, and I can honestly say this was the best food I've ever had at a wedding! I can't say enough good things about Al and Tonya. They were so gracious, accommodating, and helpful throughout the entire process. They helped us figure out exactly how much food to order, and they nailed it! We had plenty for everyone without spending money on a bunch of unnecessary leftovers. Little Habana Cafe has been one of our favorite spots for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for years. The food is always fantastic, with that perfect combination of authentic Cuban flavor and home cooked goodness. I wholeheartedly recommend this little local gem, whether you're catering a special event or just looking for a great meal. A huge thank you to Al and Tonya for helping make our son and daughter in law's wedding so memorable! You two knocked it out of the park! If you haven't tried Little Habana Cafe yet, do yourself a favor and stop by. You can thank me later! LOL!

The service industry's a hard road sometimes. Lots of hours and work with small rewards. Even…read moreharder for these smaller places where the family bust their butts to please the public. Not a fancy place and the owner/server/counter sales and busboy rally handles it well. Not a fancy place but the foods the point. Great selection of Cuban dishes and sides. The Cuban cheese steak and original Cuban were both excellent. Definitely a place you need to try.

My second visit and once again, my expectations were not too high. This place delivered…read more I went with the Vaca Frita with fried plantains and rice & beans. The only thing missing for me is the hot sauce which is easily added. This is a solid plate of food and on point for other Cuban restaurants I've been to. My wife ordered the Cuban sandwich. It has just the right ration of meat to cheese to bread and was perfectly pressed. If you're looking for a solid Cuban restaurant experience, this is your place!

The Cuban sandwich and grilled chicken were excellent…read more The fries weren't the same when I returned for a second visit. The first time they were amazing, shoestring fries. The second time they were breaded and a bit mushy inside. I'm not sure which is the norm. There is indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice. I wish they had a cilantro sauce for the chicken, like many Cuban restaurants in Miami.

We had a wonderful dining experience at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City today (September 4th…read morearound 4:00 p.m.). Our waitress, Luisa, was absolutely fantastic, attentive, and welcoming. We ordered the legendary 1905 Salad, a classic Cuban sandwich, and iced tea--everything was fresh, perfectly prepared, and delicious. The beautiful, historic atmosphere is always a treat, but it's the top-notch service from staff like Luisa that truly makes a visit memorable. We will definitely be back and will be asking for her section!

Birthday lunch w my friend Traci. The restaurant is beautiful. Kelsey was our server. Fabulous and…read morevery personable. ten plus! . Food was excellent!.

Exactly what I wanted from an authentic Mexican restaurant. Efficient, lovely table service,…read moredelicious delicious deliciousness, and best of all was the live music . The ambience is - not fancy but parking is good and the salsa and chips kept coming with a nice smile. I would return again next time I'm in town.

Came here with friends for lunch, and it was so totally authentically delicious. I know that…read morebecause the three friends I ate with were Cuban! It's a small mom and pop style hole in the wall and had food already cooked cafeteria style or you can order off the menu. After looking at the delicious trays of food, I was ordering from there no question. I couldn't identify what one dish was and when I asked and she said Pig's Feet, I said that's what I want!! I also got black beans and rice and Plantains with it, and the three compartment tray was overfilled and almost bursting. Everything was so delicious, I know I have to come back again. The pork was succulent and came right off the bone and in small pieces so it was easy to eat. I asked for chopped raw onions to top the black beans and rice and the kitchen was happy to oblige. The Plantains were perfectly sweet. Server was very pleasant and her English was good. Food and company couldn't have been better!

Great food, service always warm and welcoming. Very quaint and typical which I love. I've gotten…read morethe best Cuban sandwiches taste and real pork in it can't beat it red like the toasted nut crazy at all love.

This is one of the most authentic Cuban restaurant here in Lakeland it's a very small place with…read morenormally just one waitress she's also very nice I had the pork with black beans and rice and sweet plantains don't forget to get your Cafe Con Leche with real sugar it's the bomb the inside is very quaint and they have a lot of different sweets that you can buy but most of the time they're gone so if you see them buy them. Honestly I've been coming here probably 15 years maybe I can't remember. I can honestly say that I've never had a bad meal here ever.

Delicious empanadas and black beans and rice. Friend enjoyed steak and salad. The Cafe con Leche…read moreand flan were delicious too. Great menu with reasonable prices. Spotless with a pleasant staff!

The food was good not fantastic. We love Cuban food and have eaten a lot of it. The restaurant is…read morelocated in a strip mall, seemed clean, good service and decent food. I probably wouldn't go back but no regrets!

If you're traveling through Sebring, skip the fast food and make a stop at Havana Restaurant and…read moreBakery! While traveling to Miami, we stumbled across this little gem, and I'm so glad we did! We ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on Cuban bread, and let me tell you this thing is HUGE! It was easily big enough for two people to split and was loaded with bacon. The Cuban bread was absolutely perfect fresh, soft, and delicious. Of course, we had to pair it with a café con leche, and it did not disappoint! Then came the pastries because you can't visit a bakery and only order one thing! We tried the cheese pastry, guava pastry, and apple turnover, and every single one was delicious. They had the perfect amount of sweetness without being overloaded with sugar, so you could actually taste the amazing guava flavor. We even took home a whole platter of guava and cheese pastries for the family. Unfortunately for me, they were completely devoured before I could get a picture! They have plenty of seating if you want to sit and enjoy your food, or you can grab everything to go. The service was fast, the food was delicious, and it was SO much better than grabbing another fast-food meal on the road. Definitely add Havana Restaurant and Bakery to your road trip food stops! You won't regret it!

We dined inside and felt very comfortable, like we were in a dining room. They must've finished…read moreremodeling the side seating area because all the chairs all had back support (last time I went they only had stools)! The same kind man took our order and made us feel welcome. I loved the chicken with rice, black beans, and sweet plantains. I'm excited to try more things on their menu!

One of the many things that I love about the YELP app is being able to introduce people to new…read morerestaurants. 99% of the time, the eateries we visit already have an existing listing on YELP, and it's our "job" to provide a review of whatever establishment we have the pleasure of eating from. It's those other 1 percenters that get me excited! It's like finding a needle in the haystack, and I consider it a privilege to be able to add a new restaurant to the YELP community. It's even more exciting when the owner of the small place you're adding hasn't even heard of YELP, is new to the restaurant game, and doesn't know about how the "YELP effect" can really drive their business to new heights. Today was one of those 1 percent days! One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a human being is to go food shopping at your local grocery store on an empty stomach. Since I am a male, I usually do this 9 out of 10 times and wind up spending $200 more than I initially planned. Such was the case today, but I was determined not to go crazy while steering my wobbly cart up and down the aisles of Publix, and also trying not to bring home the lovely Coronavirus. Pathetically, I was actually proud of myself as I was checking out because I had managed to fend off the hunger attack that was being waged by the Publix Deli sub stand. They made a valiant effort, but my will was strong this day, and I emerged victorious. Strutting my bad self out to the parking lot, I was ill prepared for the sneak attack brought upon me by this treacherous new villain! Coming out of the Publix lot I was behind a few cars at the light on Bell Shoals, when suddenly, as I peered across the street at the Circle K, I saw a tiny sign sticking out of the ground that read "El Cuba Cafe." I didn't know it at the time, but my stomach had already raised the white flag, surrendering peacefully to the thought of a Cuban sandwich. I've passed the hidden strip mall behind Circle K a thousand times, but I never recalled seeing a Cuban restaurant back there. I drove around aimlessly for about 5 minutes searching, but didn't see any kind of awning that resembled the sign I just saw previously. I did a quick search on YELP, and still nothing. I finally had to resort to a check on Google, where I noticed that the restaurant website had the same address as the Circle K, huh??? I pulled into the "K" parking lot, swung open the double doors, and low and behold, there it was, all tucked away in the back corner of this convenience store chain. Little did I know what awaited me. This place is literally the size of a snack bar on the 10th hole of the local country club, but don't be deceived, big things come in little packages. After getting aquatinted with the delightful owner Naida, I decided to try the Cuban sandwich, beef empanada, and stuffed potato balls (Papas Rellenas). Let me tell you, all three were the bomb !!! The Papas Rellenas were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, deep fried to perfection. The empanada was a little dry, but still delicious, and then finally, the amazing Cuban sandwich. I've lived in the Tampa area for over 30 years now, and this is easily one of the best Cubans I've ever had (I've got the gut to prove it!!). Besides the fresh ingredients and perfectly pressed bread, the kicker is Naida's mouthwatering homemade roast pork. She has the perfect blend of spices and mojo seasoning that gives it this out of bounds flavor, not to mention that it just melts in your mouth. The Cuban alone will make me a new frequent guest, and I also can't wait to come back and try one of her breakfast sandwiches as I hear that they too are legendary. Tell Naida that you heard about her place on YELP so that she can see what an impact we can have on her business. She deserves the traffic, I promise that you won't be disappointed (drop me a line when you do, I'd love to see what you think). Five stars all the way!!!

I didn't know about this place until my Yelp friend Tim wrote an awesome detailed review about it…read more It took me a while to try it, but I finally did last year. He was very right. Naida makes some tasty Cuban sandwiches here for a good price. The star of the sandwich is Naida's roast pork. It's well seasoned and it totally makes this sandwich shine. I usually get it with everything, but I keep forgetting that they'll include onions if you ask for it "all the way." It's good with or without it, but I prefer it without. Just keep that in mind and be specific if you don't want onions on your sandwich. Naida also makes the best café con leche. I sometimes go there just for Cuban toast and that awesome coffee. It gives me energy! They have a small hot bar area of daily offerings with some kind of rice and beans. It may change daily. I haven't ordered a platter, but I will one day. They do have a tasty arroz con salchichas side item. My mom used to make it sometimes with those little canned Vienna sausages. Yeah, it's a comfort thing for me. They also make wonderful breakfast sandwiches and ham croquettes. El Cuba Cafe is hidden inside of a Circle K convenience store on Bell Shoals Road. It's directly across the street from Publix at Bloomingdale Square. I know it has Cuba in the name, but their is a lot of Puerto Rican representation here. That may also be why I'm so fond of it. It's also super convenient, and the service is great. I usually drive in the back way to avoid all the construction nearby. There's no dining area. You just order your meal and take it with you. It's a no frills kind of place. A real hidden gem!

**Quick, solid Cuban food right by the mall**…read more Heading to the mall and wanted something better than food court fare -- La Teresita was right down the street, so we popped in. Skipped the sit-down cafeteria side and grabbed the counter seating instead, which had a fun bar-style setup. Service was fast -- they got our water order in immediately, and we followed up with a large café con leche. Plenty of coffee for the price, though the red plastic cup was a letdown compared to a proper mug. Food came out in under five minutes, which is impressive for how good it was. I got the Milanesa -- a breaded steak in red sauce -- with yellow rice and black beans on the side, and it was excellent for the price. My wife had the Ropa Vieja with yucca and Moros rice, and it didn't disappoint: tender, soft beef with rich tomato sauce and just a hint of olive coming through. We also added a side of tostones with their garlic sauce, which were absolutely delicious. For a quick stop before the mall, this exceeded expectations -- great flavor, fast service, and solid prices. Would go back even without the mall as an excuse.

My tummy is happy!…read more It's been a while since my last visit but oh boy itch scratched! One of the best and very reasonable Cuban food in the Tampa Bay Area. Ordered ropa vieja which isn't available on weekends but they checked with the kitchen and got it for me. Yucca and rice and beans to complement it. Cafe con leche is a must! It was a bustling weekend so we sat at countertop. Still plenty of seats. Good came out very quickly and servers were very accommodating even wi tv my broken Spanish lol