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    Cubana Sandwich
    Amber M.

    Hidden Gem: The friendliest warmest welcome and the staff always remembers what you've tried and haven't and always give the best recommendations. We've never had a bad experience. The back patio area is beautiful, staff is attentive and food is fresh and made with love! We appreciate having such an amazing place to eat in JAX. P.s All the bread is made fresh daily on location, plenty of bakery items to try as well.

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    Nikki P.

    I love this place and the owners! The food is authentic Latin and delicious! I love everything that they make here! Very homey and chill vibe. Need to check out the backyard; it's perfect for a sunny day to eat, chill and have a beer.

    I had the Papa Relleno and the Original Empanada. SO GOOD! I was too hungry to take pics lol:)))
    Michelle D.

    La Bodega Original was at Sip & Stroll at Jax River Walk last month. My friends told me great things about the restaurant so I chose it over multiple vendors. I waited 15-20 minutes in line but it was worth the wait! I ordered the Papa Relleno and the Original Empanada. The Papa Relleno was like nothing I've ever tried, and it was yummy. Very filling. But my favorite was the Original Empanada! Fresh, crispy and delicious! I plan to check out the restaurant soon so I can try some other menu items!

    Currently demolishing The Tripleta Sandwich and Yuca Fries. The Ham Croquettes never stood a chance
    Brian C.

    Food was delicious! I had the Tripleta, Yuca Fries and Ham Croquettes. I did not want to stop there but I wanted to leave empanadas for my next visit! Service was excellent and I loved the art deco them on the walls.

    Turkey special
    Robert F.

    Delicious Latin fusion eatery and a new favorite for lunch. Tried the turkey special, empanada and yuccone so far and everything is perfectly seasoned and delicious. Plus they make the bread on site. The outside seating is great for a larger party. Plus there is an outside bar. Don't miss this place.

    Outdoor patio
    Jamie W.

    I stopped by here recently while out doing some errands. I had heard such raving reviews, and I love me an empanada. I can't say that the food was not tasty, but it had zero seasoning. The Yuca fries were so bland, and needed so much salt. Just a little while cooking would have made such a major difference. I did the picadillo cubano empanada, and same thing. I just felt the meat had no seasoning and very little flavor. It is such a cute little place, and the outdoor seating is so inviting. I'll have to go back and try it again. Maybe they were having a bit of an off day - everyone's allowed that, and I always try to give a spot at least three tries before I determine it's not worth going back. With all the positive reviews I have to believe mine was an odd day out.

    Pork and a mask up of garlic, pork rinds, plantains.
    Lonnie Y.

    First time here. Small center off blanding. Looked small. A few tables in front. BUT beer garden in back. Really friendly people and delicious food. Ok. Looked small. Took a chance. Beer garden in the back. Friendly people. Delicious food. Little shopping center off blanding. The pork is delicious. Specials each day. Bakery too. Sandwich breads made here. Try it

    Potato ball
    Crystal O.

    Yum! One of my favorite Cuban delights is the potato ball- aka Papas Rellenas. A meat filling wrapped up in mashed potatoes and fried and absolutely delicious! I had to wait a bit will it cooked up. My son got a brat all the way and was completely finished eating before I got my potato ball- but it was worth the wait! Family run- I was happy to try La Bodega and hope to go to their restaurant soon too! Got to get empanadas for John next time!

    Caitlin E.

    Holy Sh$@("! Authentic heavenly Cuban cuisine complete with homemade bread for the Cubano sammies. I'm dying! Tamarind tea, and the most beautiful, seasoned rice and beans. What a surprise to find this little gem.

    Fresh Hot Tea ($2.50)
    Jay P.

    ME: "Dad, where do you want to eat?" DAD: "Anywhere that serves Buffet" ME: "Negatory; we're going to La Bodega Original" La Bodega Original has been opened now for about 1.5 months, according to Chef Cely, owner of La Bodega. It's a mini shop that serves breakfast sandwiches, pastries, sandwiches, specialty plates and Empanadas (made fresh daily). It is food made with a Latin Twist. The shop seats accommodates about 16 people. FOOD: The Cubano (5/5): I always love chasing down a good Cuban sandwich so I ordered The Cubano. This is La Bogeda's Puerto Rican version of The Cuban sandwich. Verdict: one of the most delicious Cuban Sandwich I've ever eaten. Why you say? Per Cely, the bread alone is made fresh, in-house. The bread taste more on the sweeter side; it's not hard like how most Cuban sandwiches are served. Also, this sandwich does not have the typical Deli meats most Cubans are prepared. Instead it's loaded with slow, marinated, mouth-watering pork chunks that's just so Slap-Yo-Yelper good. According to Cely, this is her grandfather's recipe passed on, so muchos gracias to her beloved Abuelo. Stir Fry Veggies (4/5): Cambodian Style Mixed Veggies served with Pork Chops & Habanero Sausage. In exception to the Chops being on the hard side, my Dad actually enjoyed this dish. It is really not easy to find a balance when frying pork chops. And to be fair, my Dad had a hard time chewing the Chops because he wears dentures. I ate the Habanero Sausages because my Dad is not into spicy stuff. COFFEE: Cuban Colada (5/5): Hats off to the Cuban Coffee drinkers out there. I call it "Shotglass of Skrong Shett" and that's how it's served, on a small glass. If you ever wondered how it feels like to be shot out of a Caffeine Cannon, then drink one of these babies. 0-60 in 2 seconds worth of Injected Caffeine. It will definitely take your heart for a wild ride. I'm done here; will definitely be back. I got my eyes on the Cuban Mixta and Empanadas on next visit. #SupportLocal

    Leah A.

    OK. Here's the deal. La Bodega Original (owned & operated by Chef Cely Gawrysh) is located off of Shirley Avenue between Hamilton & Blanding Blvd in this longstanding, obscure strip mall with an ample parking lot. They used to be located inside Bold City Brewery, but are no longer there. They also still do full catering and have a setup every Saturday at RAM (Riverside Arts Market) under the bridge if you can't make it to this location on the weekdays. As of 03/05/2019: If you come to this location, they are open Tuesday through Fridays from 8AM to 5PM according to May, who also works alongside Chef Cely at this brick-and-mortar La Bodega Original. ****I would definitely call first just to make 100% sure of their hours.**** The food here is flavorful and satisfying and worth the trip if you make it. Come here for the quesito. A quesito is a cheese-filled pastry twist from Puerto Rico. I absolutely loved the flakiness of the cooked pastry dough coupled with the sweet cheese filling on the inside. This oven-baked pastry is a flaky, slightly crispy, sugar-coated treat stuffed with vanilla-flavored cream cheese and can best be appreciated with a cup of coffee. The Guava Cheese turnovers (Pastelillos de Guava) made with a tender baked pastry dough with sweet guava and cream cheese filling finished with a dusting of powdered sugar is another must try. So delish! In the savory department, I thoroughly enjoyed the homemade empanadas. I went with the Original Empanada filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef and the Tipsy Goat Empanada. OMG. Try them. Actually try them all... If you close your eyes while you're eating, you can detect all of the subtle flavors that go into the tasty fillings in every single bite. And the portion size of their empanadas are larger than most. With the Tipsy Goat, I can taste the fresh basil now with the slight tang from the goat cheese and sweet, rich, saltiness from the ham "enbreaded" in a fried pastry dough. There's enough space to eat-in and they are very efficient preparing the food if you want to take-out. The menu is diverse enough that I want to come back and try more. And they spoke of changing menus and other special dining events to keep their food concepts fresh and new.

    Cafe front
    Kerry C.

    La Bodega Original might sound familiar to you - it should. The owner, Cely Gawrysh, has a mini cafe at Bold Bean Brewery on Roselle Street and a booth at RAM on Saturdays. Her style is Latin Fusion and is always fresh and tasty. Today was the grand opening of her first real brick and mortar store in a strip mall on Shirley Avenue on the Westside between Roosevelt/17 and Blanding. It's bright and clean inside and smells fantastic. I had my hopes on a hot lunch (arroz con pollo!), but silly me was there before 10 am. Hot lunch isn't served before 11, so I'll have to come back another day. They will make lunch sandwiches earlier though. They had little dessert samples on a tray - flaky, creamy, deliciousness with fresh strawberries - a good 3 biter of a sample. Mmm... I picked up two empanadas, the flavors change daily. I chose a Cuban beef and a "Tipsy Goat" (ham, pesto, & goat cheese) to take home. Both were very delicious and came with sauce. The Cuban was traditional and tasty, but the Tipsy Goat rocked my boat. Nice chunks of ham and good flavor combination. It was a lot of fun to eat. All the pastries in the display case looked fabulous and I chose one large one called Mil Hojas de Dulce de leche. I haven't actually eaten it yet (saving it for dessert tonight with my husband) but I did take one bite (shhh don't tell). It is very much like a Napoleon with a Dulce de Leche Caramel-like flavor. Just as I hoped, it wasn't too sweet, but had that lovely cream custard flavor. I'm so happy for Ms. Gawrysh and her family and wish her the best of luck. She's very talented and the Westside is very lucky to have La Bodega Original there. I cannot wait to go back.

    Pastries
    Naomi B.

    My Yelp Elite buddy Leah H. told me about La Bodega when we met up for dinner one night, and just from all the good things she had to say about the food and the establishments humble beginnings, I knew it wouldn't be long before I found my way there. When it comes to good food, she knows her stuff, after all. The smell of fresh baked goods entices you from the doorway as you enter, along with the multitude of wonderful aromas wafting out from the kitchen. It's a cute cozy place with just a few tables, but not bunched together to make one feel claustrophobic. Tempting tarts and pastries peek out from behind the glass display, and a list of the day's specials (changes daily) is posted on the wall to the right. Lunch starts at 11 a.m., so know that going forward. Yes, yes, yes, I've heard all about how La Bodega takes empanadas to the next level and even another level after that. I know....they're that good. HOWEVER, when I saw "Pork Tamales" among the offerings on the daily specials list....I was done. Game over. Pork Tamales it was. The verdict? SHYITTTTTT......let me tell you, these tamales MELT in your mouth. They're LIT. LIT, I tell you! Especially when accompanied by delicately salted shreds of pork that sit atop a mound of fluffy white rice and perfectly seasoned black beans. Boom....Boom.....POW. I'm not sure if I was able to finish, but I know I was stuffed. And THENNN.......see what had happened was.....there was this "Raspberry Almond Tart." It beckoned to me and said "Yes, I'll make you fat.....but I'll make you happy." I couldn't resist. I savored this so much, I think I ate with my eyes closed. I spoke to both ladies who run the joint and they mentioned that a Sunday brunch menu might be in the works soon, especially for Mothers Day. GO HERE. EAT HERE. I'm officially a fan of La Bodega Original and enthusiastically recommend this locally owned business and send my compliments to the chef. I'll be back for those empanadas soon! Thanks for reading, and till next time....support your local businesses and as always...SYOY!

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    Some of the best food I've ever had. They have this awesome patio in the back and it created such a great vibe.

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    Hands down the best sandwiches on the westside. If you want phenomenal service and great food go let them treat you like familia

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    2.5 miWestside
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    Today my daughter and I went to visit my mom and get her out of the nursing home for a bit and went…read moreto lunch right up the road. My mom has always enjoyed Lola's Burrito & Burger Joint since they first opened and my daughter was craving their empanadas. Today's meal: Mom ordered a beef empanada (by suggestion of her granddaughter) and a side order of black beans (she's always loved black beans). My daughter, of course, order a beef empanada as well with a Mexican Street Corn on the side. Her two favorite items from here. She will literally get this every single time we come. I've been craving burgers, especially since all the fast food CEO's are "fighting" over who has the crappiest, I mean best, burger. I've never had a burger from Lola's before so today I chose the Ragin Cajun burger and I loved it. I do prefer a smash burger, but Lola's patty is a thick and juicy patty cooked to your likeness (I chose medium). Topped with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a Cajun ranch dressing. This burger was delicious. I have my favorite burgers in Jax, and this can sit in that top 5 for sure. I will definitely be more open to trying other burgers from their menu in the future, but generally speaking, if you don't know, I'm addicted to tacos and tacos are usually my "goto" here. If you haven't had a burger from Lola's and enjoy a nice beefy patty, highly recommend giving them a shot. They have a variety of different ones to choose from. Oh! I almost forgot... the French fries! I usually get chips and queso here, but opted for a side of fries today and man, their fries are great! They use the same seasoning that comes on their chips on the fries and they were cooked and seasoned perfectly and then topped with some parmesan cheese. Good stuff!

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    4.6(337 reviews)
    3.8 miRiverside
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    Enjoyed a lovely lunch with my bestie trying out their Arepas! It was a little after lunch rush but…read morestill had a good number of customers in the restaurant. The server was really friendly and recommended some great options for us. We ordered the following: 1) THE QUEEN - classic Venezuelan "chicken salad" with their home-made avocado mayo, cilantro and sliced avocados (also known as the Reina Pepiada). Fresh with a great balance of umami flavors! The cilantro green sauce was an amazing add-on with a little spicy kick! 2) PORKO LOCO - slow cooked pork marinated in red wine with queso blanco. Tender, moist, and very flavorful. Amazing! 3) CACHAPA - soft crispy pancake made with sweet corn and fried cheese in the middle. Flavor bomb of sweet and savory! 4) EMPANADA (BEEF) - tender, shredded beef with great flavor of savory. The dipping sauce was white, tangy, vinegary, creamy with a slight spiciness. Delicious! 5) SOURSOP JUICE - rare to find restaurants with this drink. Ate the actual fruits in my homeland in SE Asia. The juice was milky/creamy, sweet with an earthy taste. Great health benefits eating or drinking soursop -- antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, etc. Other notable item was the Passion Fruit Juice however, I did not try it. My bestie really liked it. Overall, wonderful experience at the restaurant of the food, service and great interior feeling creating a great ambiance. Definitely will visit again and try out more menu items.

    This place is so cool, the interior is sooo hip and industrial chic. I am a nonregular, regular…read morehere, any time I'm in the area I am coming to eat at Arepa Please! You should come here to explore a cuisine with Latin flavors. The drinks are so good, fresh juice offered everyday, the music is fabulous and the staff is very attentive and kind. Very good place for mild food, not too much spice and represents well here in Florida. Try it! Try something new! Puedes hablar espanol

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    4.8(44 reviews)
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    The best empanadas hands down. My bowlers and I absolutely love this truck. We sell them out every…read moreTuesday but we also found that they are next to the courthouse on Wednesday! Customer service is always great. I think we've told everyone on the office about them.

    I had just left the grocery store with a plan for dinner when I saw this food truck in my…read moreneighborhood. There was no line so I went up to look at the menu to see if anything interested me. I ended up getting the sampler ($12) which came with a taco and an empanada along with rice. I asked the owner for a suggestion with regard to the meat in the taco and he said that he recommended the pulled pork taco and a beef empanada. So that's what I ordered. I also added a side of plantains ($5). When I opened up the container, it looked pretty simple. My expectations honestly we're not that high. But, when I bit into the taco, I knew I was dealing with something pretty exceptional. The smoke on the pork was fantastic and the cilantro lime sauce added an additional layer of flavor along with the pico. I was definitely impressed. The pork was better than most of the barbecue restaurants around town. The beef empanada was also very good. The meat was well seasoned and very moist. While the plantains were a little dark for me and not as soft as I usually like them, I wasn't disappointed with them. I did find the mix of ketchup and mayo a little odd as a dipping sauce for the plantains. They didn't need it so I didn't use it. The portions here were sizable - the empanada and taco were stuffed with meat. The owners were very friendly as they took my order and the wait time was very short. All of this, in addition to the wonderful flavor of the food made this a five-star truck experience. This was definitely a better option than what I was originally planning to eat!

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    4.5(93 reviews)
    3.8 miWestside
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    Flavor passport activated!…read more I have been wanting to try this place for a while. Living on the Westside the food options are not the best. But this cute gem that is tucked away you can miss it and I hope you don't! I would be remised to say I don't want to write this review but sharing is caring. The food....whew; made with LOVE! From walking in the service was so great I was greeted with a smile and the server was great when it came to taking my order and explaining the menu to me. I was so confused on what I wanted but I settled with the rice plate and had black beans, yucca fries and pollo à la plancha. Whew the flavors the flavors.....the beans were so fresh, then the chicken (pollo) you can tell how well it was seasoned and juicy from the very first bite to the last. The set up inside made me feel like I was in a Cuban cafe. I loved the vibrant colors in the restaurant. Needless to say I will be back to try more items off the menu! Side note. The pink landline phone is cutest.

    Decided to check out another location for 1928 Cuban Bistro and try something new…read more Food--9/10. The steak was a little tough and with plastic utensils and a slick plate on table surface, I almost knocked out my cafe bombon several times. The flavors were good though and the egg was fried perfectly. The torta was as delightful as could be. So crisp on the outside and warm and tender inside. Service--10/10. My order was taken quickly and delivered in an appropriate amount of time. They ensured I had utensils as needed also. Atmosphere--8/10. It's a good location right on Roosevelt Boulevard near the target with ample parking. I only complaint here is this is the second location I visited and the decor of this one feels more sterile and less welcoming.

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