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    La Cubanita Cafe

    4.2 (197 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Cuban, Spanish
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Pressed Cuban Sandwich - All the way with lettuce & tomato
    Karen V.

    I'd give 3.5 stars if I could. The Cuban sandwich was very tasty. The homemade roast pork on the sandwich is delicious. It's a very generous portion, and a very good value. Unfortunately, it was drowning in butter or margarine. I normally would never complain about too much butter. I love butter! This was overkill, and it made the sandwich very greasy, rich, and heavy. It didn't sit well in my stomach. I'd go back and order the same sandwich again, but it would have to be light on the butter spread. It was just A LOT. You don't need that much butter to give it a nice press. Maybe that's why I haven't been back in such a long time. I couldn't remember the reason. I may go back to get a roast pork platter or ropa vieja next time. The prices here are good.

    Cuban special sandwich
    Svitlana S.

    Come in Florida almost after 1 year. Ordered coffee,guava empanada, and pork sandwiches. OMG sooooo delicious. Nothing didn't change. Friendly workers,fast service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool atmosphere You can seat and eat if you want[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Price stay the same. Thanks

    Plantains were just ok.  I wouldn't recommend their rice and beans.
    Kristina M.

    Tucked away in a plaza and they have reasonable prices. I ordered a Cuban sandwich, lunch entree (meat and 2 sides plus it came with plantains) and can of soda was $26. Very good portions. The pork was really good but yellow rice and black beans were very very bland. Cuban was large portion but tasted more like pork sandwich instead of a Cuban so I was alittle disappointed. I'd go back and try something different.

    Clara D.

    Found this place out of luck. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute and small but the food was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick and friendly. However, the best part was the food. Hands down delicious

    Timothy C.

    My wife and I stopped in for lunch and we were very happy we did. My wife had pulled pork with she loved it. Pulled pork was excellent very very well seasoned awesome flavor. The rice was okay. I had the Cuban sandwich I will tell you one of the best Cuban sandwiches I've had. I get that Cuban sandwich at 8.8. is very hard to find a sandwich for the of the sevens much less 8.8. if you want an awesome Cuban sandwich this is definitely the place

    Menu and location
    Aida B.

    This is a hidden Gem! The food is authentic, the Service is impeccable, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the Ambiance is cozy and inviting![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I get island fever with the Spanish music, lighting, and the beautiful photographs representing the Cuban Flare![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Check it out, you won't be disappointed Local Cafe

    Cuban sandwich
    Lily N.

    I'm still thinking about the Cuban sandwich from here. It was absolutely delicious. I was visiting from California and randomly decided to go here with my group and it was the best decision we made. This had to be the best food item I ate while out there in Tampa. The cashier was super helpful when ordering and recommended this sandwich. I'm extremely grateful I trusted her opinion. I love finding great finds, especially when they're small businesses. Highly recommend.

    Chicken empanada

    I've had a classic Cuban sandwich in a lot of places and this was hands down the very best Cuban I've ever had. The pulled pork was generous and tender and perfect! The whole sandwich was so very delicious. We also found a new favorite- the guava and cheese empanada was amazing! Must try! We wished we would've gotten several of them.

    If you don't like cuban food, you will after coming here! Great quality for price, lovely staff, and even better flavor.

    Nigel M.

    Nestled within the vibrant streets of Tampa, I stumbled upon a hidden local gem that left me savoring the flavors of an authentic Cuban breakfast. The aroma of a hot Cuban Breakfast Sandwich greeted me as l entered the humble establishment. We had the pleasure of trying Western Cuba sandwich. This delightful creation consisted of a toasted Cuban western omelet sandwich with green peppers, onions, eggs and ham. The combination of the fluffy omelet and the crisp, toasted bread created a symphony of flavors that delighted my taste buds. Accompanying this delectable sandwich was a cup of handcrafted cafe con Leche, a true testament to the artistry of the local baristas. The velvety richness of the coffee, perfectly balanced with the creamy milk, created a harmonious blend that invigorated my senses. In a moment of culinary curiosity, I succumbed to the allure of a guava and cheese empanada. With each bite, the empanada revealed its true magic, as the guava and cheese melted in my mouth. The sweetness of the guava and the creaminess of the cheese danced on my palate, creating a symphony of flavors that I will forever cherish. Regrettably, my eagerness to savor this delectable treat caused me to forget capturing a photograph of its irresistible allure. Don't let the modest exterior fool you; this place is a culinary delight waiting to be discovered. The service was friendly and fast.

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    Diasappointed in the quality of the cuban sandwich. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plus the place was dirt nice people just okay food[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    3 months ago

    Great place for a quick cuban toast and cafe con leche...and they don't gouge you like many other Cuban restaurants! Very nice people also!

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    Fantastic sandwiches and service by their team. Will be sure to be back next time I am in town.

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    The service is excellent and you can tell that love is put into everything they serve.

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    EXCELLENT SANDWICH!! The best tasting and most reasonably priced Cuban sandwiches I've found in the Tampa area.

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    Amazing food! Highly recommend this spot if you enjoy Cuban food and they ladies running it are super friendly.

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    La Septima Cafe

    La Septima Cafe

    3.7
    (254 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Great Spanish restaurant. Good salad ! Deviled crabs are…read moregood also! Would definitely recommend!

    Amazing find -- found only because our first lunch choice in the same plaza was closed (despite…read moreon-line hours posted otherwise). Overall, this was definitely an excellent discovery even though it's been here awhile. Customer service friendly, courteous and patient, delicious food and great prices! Menus available on-line as well as on table upon entry and satisfies varieties of taste palates. Orders placed at counter for dining-in or take-out. If dining in, food is delivered to your table. Seating is spacious. Also noticed there appears to be another room on inside perhaps for private or larger parties. Parking is plentiful with ramp close to entrance. Ordered a bowl of Caldo Gallego (Spanish bean) soup -- it was delicious. Also ordered the lunch special Pescado a La Rusa which came with black beans and yellow rice (I requested sides of chopped onions & vinegar) - no up charge. The order came with cuban bread and olive butter. Lunch special is a very generous portion Spanish-style whitefish filet, yellow rice complemented by small cups of seasoned black beans (plus onions & vinegar as requested). Leftover portions of bread, fish, black beans and yellow rice placed in take-home two containers and enjoyed for breakfast. My guests each ordered the cuban sandwich (A La Pancha) hot pressed. Both orders were cut in half (thankfully) as each sandwich was large and also quite satisfying. One sandwich was completely devoured, the second guest needed a take-home container for the second half. Bottomline: La Septima is a Brandon gem. The menu, flavorful foods, customer service and comfortable setting, location and costs are very competitive. Other than water, beverage options include Coke products, coffee plus sweet/unsweet tea or Spirits. La Septima is located at 702 W Lumsden Rd in the Via Viva Plaza on the northwest corner of Lumsden Rd and Kings Ave intersection. Special offers also include catering packages for large and small events, parties and various festivities or special occasions. Desserts also available. Hours are Monday - Saturday from 11:00am - 8:00pm; (813) 685-0502

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    Picadilla & yellow rice w/ black beans and Cuban bread.
    Picadilla & yellow rice w/ black beans and Cuban bread.
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    El Cuba Cafe

    El Cuba Cafe

    4.8
    (16 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    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!

    Great Cuban Sandwiches. Fast Service. Felt confused when I pulled up the lot, but it's inside the…read moreCircle K.

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    View of El Cafe Cuba from the outside.  Yes, El Cafe Cuba is inside CIRCLE K.
    View of El Cafe Cuba from the outside. Yes, El Cafe Cuba is inside CIRCLE K.
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    Columbia Restaurant

    Columbia Restaurant

    4.0
    (4.5k reviews)
    8.9 mi
    $$

    The original Columbia in Ybor City is a genuine piece of Tampa history -- founded 1903 as a saloon,…read morebecame a restaurant in 1905, now spans an entire city block and claims the title of largest Spanish restaurant in the world. Still run by descendants of the founder. We had a Saturday 7pm reservation and the place was packed (seats around 1,700 people, per our server), but we were seated only 5-6 minutes late and service never felt strained despite the crowd. Started with warm, authentic Cuban bread and butter, then split the Original "1905" Salad -- tossed and served tableside, with Romano cheese, garlic dressing, ham, tomatoes, lettuce, and Swiss cheese. It's basically an entree on its own. The empanadas were also excellent: light crust, extremely flavorful filling, juices running with every bite. For my entree I had the Red Snapper "Adelita" -- grilled, topped with hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, served over their signature yellow rice. Perfectly cooked fish, very flavorful toppings. For dessert, we compared the key lime pie against the white chocolate bread pudding. The pie was well-made -- perfect texture, perfect graham cracker crust, light raspberry sauce -- but a touch light on the tart key lime punch I look for. The bread pudding was the better dish: rich, decadent, excellent. Finished with proper Cuban espresso. The menu here is enormous -- expect to need multiple visits to make a dent in it. Everything we tried was excellent. Highly recommend, but book ahead on weekends; even with 1,700 seats, this place fills up.

    A resounding YES! We came here for the first time a couple…read moreof years ago and it was such a pleasant and memorable experience, we had to come back. We were told that it would be a 30-40 minute wait, but it was hardly a 20 minute wait. The ambiance of the place is so homey, and the staff is generally pleasant. First of all, do not underestimate the BREAD. It is probably, hands down, the best baguette bread I have had in the US. We had croquette and stuffed mushrooms as appetizers. They were good. For my main course, I had the mahi mahi varadero and it was really good. It came with crab and Spanish rice, and was breaded with crispy plantains. It was good, although I generally don't like Spanish rice. HOWEVER, if I had to recommend a dish, it would be the mahi-mahi cayo-Hueso. It was marinated with citrus flavors and it was divine. Now I don't know who in our party ordered the fries, but they were amazing and felt as good as home fries. Now to the dessert, we ordered almost one of each and it was some of the best dessert I have had in my life -not too sweet, made well, and with real ingredients. I would have ordered my own cafe con leche but it was too late for me in the day but man did I wish I could have had my own cup instead os stolen sips. A record would not be complete without aknowledging the staff. Our waiter was Alfredo and he was such a nice, sweet, and accommodating waiter. He was also patient with such a large party. Thank you, Alfredo!

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    A dining room
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    Crab bites (appetizer)
    Gem of the ocean cocktail. Yes!

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    Cali Viejo Restaurant

    Cali Viejo Restaurant

    3.9
    (242 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I came to Cali Viejo with my family and had a really great experience! We ordered the fried…read morechicken, and it was delicious. It came with rice, beans, and plantains, and the portion was really big for the price. I also got the natural soursop juice, which was really good and refreshing. I tried the Colombian tamal too, and it was HUGE! It came with rice and was very filling. We also got a sandwich with smashed fried plantains, an empanada for my little sister, and some pandebono. Everything was really good! My parents are from Colombia, so they really enjoyed this place and loved the Colombian food. The service was great, the atmosphere was nice, and it's a very family-friendly restaurant. Overall, we had a great experience. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, the prices were reasonable, and the service was great. I would definitely come back and give Cali Viejo 5 stars!

    This place was amazing! This is my first time ever having Columbian food, but I genuinely think…read morethat it won't be my last at all! I got the paisa, and when it came out, I was shocked with how much food it was. Definitely worth the money, and a friend of mine got the sampler as a main dish, and it was fantastic! My favorite was the blood sausage for sure! The service was kind, but I will say that there was a good amount of wait for the food. Honestly, I didn't mind it at all. The ambiance is more fancy than I expected but it was a pleasant surprise!

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    Inside of restaurant.
    Paella
    Paella
    Parcha / Passion Fruit and Guanabana / Soursop juice

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    Box Of Cubans

    Box Of Cubans

    4.8
    (421 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    Love this place! I came in with my team of teachers on our last day of school for lunch. One of the…read moregentlemen working behind the counter noticed we were teachers and gave my team of 6 of us Cafe con Leches on the house, congratulating us on our last day of school. We are so grateful for this gesture and will definitely be back. The food and coffee was amazing as well!

    Alright y'all, here we go with the official review for Box of Cubans - 10451 Gibsonton Dr…read more First things first -- the customer service? Absolutely loved it The guy at the front was on point the whole time. Even coming in right after the lunch rush, he made sure everything stayed clean and organized while still taking care of customers. That kind of attention to detail does not go unnoticed They were out of the sweet teas (I was hurt a little bit ), but overall the experience was still really good. Now let's get into the food because you already know that's what we're here for The chicken empanadas? Delicious. No complaints. The Cuban sandwich? It was good... but I'm gonna keep it real like I always do. The meat was flavorful, but it could've been more evenly distributed, and it didn't have that crispy bread texture I look for. Overall, it just didn't hit that top-tier level for me. So for this location: 8/10 Still a solid experience, still worth the visit -- but as of right now, the Wesley Chapel location is still holding that 10/10 crown And you already know I'm not done... Valrico, I'm coming next. That's Just How Life Goes... and of course, Just How Food Goes

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    Empanada Beef & Cheese
    Empanada Beef & Cheese
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