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La Cubanita Cafe

4.2 (200 reviews)
InexpensiveCafes, Cuban, Spanish
Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Cafe con leche and tostada
Katherine E.

So we only go for the cafe con leche and tostada ! An they never fail. The staff is very friendly and it's our go morning coffee every weekend.

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. Cool atmosphere You can seat and eat if you want. 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. Cute and small but the food was great. 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 the Ambiance is cozy and inviting! I get island fever with the Spanish music, lighting, and the beautiful photographs representing the Cuban Flare! 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.

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6 days ago

The Cuban coffee is amazing. Exactly what I was looking for in Tampa. After seeing the food, I have to go back and eat

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1 month ago

Great pork, black beans & rice and plantains. Generous portions and enough for two. My wife or i pick up dinner there regularly.

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6 months ago

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

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8 months ago

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

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2 years ago

Good coffee and good breakfast sandwich. They do not have any alternative milks. Seems like a nice local spot and we enjoyed the sandwich's.

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

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Aleida's Kitchen - Empanada Colombiana

Aleida's Kitchen

4.7(91 reviews)
0.9 mi•Brandon
•$$

500 stars for this Columbian/Dominican restaurant! No, that's not a typo. The food is just THAT…read moregood! Open just two years, the hours are Mon & Tues 11:30 AM to 7 PM; Thurs/Fri/Sat 11:30 AM to 9 PM; & Sunday 11:30 AM to 5 PM. The restaurant is closed on Wed. A big fan of Oxtail, the tender Oxtail (Rabo Encendido Al Vino) @ $19.95 that arrived @ our table was soaking in a bath of special wine sauce. It was the BEST Oxtail I've EVER TASTED. I cannot wait to return for a second helping! The two sides I selected (rice & pinto beans) were unbelievably delicious-- so flavorful (see pic). The "Iconic Columbian Dish," which is Bandeja Paisa, @ $18.95 was also EXCELLENT. You MUST SEE THE PHOTO! It was a HUGE entree that consisted of bacon, grilled steak, rice, beans, fried egg, pork rind, chorizo, maduro, arepa, & avocado. (The steak was especially tender & delicious.) Be prepared to take home lots of leftovers! The Fried Calamari (Calamares) appetizer @ $10.95 was very good-- not at all chewy. The Yuca Fries included in it were GREAT, & the Sweet Plantains side was good. We are excited to Return & Return & Return so we can once again order the sides of rice & beans; try the Arepa Con Queso appetizer; the Stewed Goat; Milanesa Pork Loin; Grilled Skirt Steak; Yellow Rice w/ Chicken; & one or more of the five delicious-sounding Monfongos (a Puerto Rican plantain dish). Oh, & of course once again enjoy more Oxtail & the Iconic Columbian Dish! There are three desserts on the menu: Tres Leches; Flan de Leche; & Flan de Maracuya @ $4 to $4.50. Beverages include Columbian & American sodas; juices; Lemonade; Iced Tea; Bottled Water; 5 Coffees; 1 Tea; & Pony Malta (a nonalcoholic energy drink). There are DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS that range from $9.95 to $12.50. They include soup on Mon, Tues, Sat, & Sun; Stewed Chicken on Thurs; & Sautéed Beef/Chicken on Fri. (Tripe is the Sunday soup.) The dining room holds 10 tables; it was very clean. The interior decor is casual & comfortable, & the clientele is mainly from Columbia & Puerto Rico (according to Manager Fabian). We were the only Caucasians seated here @ the time. I am optimistic that once word speads about the quality of the food, more diners will choose to eat here. It's truly a SUPERIOR restaurant. Although the chef gets a loud round of applause for his immense talent, Manager Fabian was also impressive! I had never before seen a restaurant manager work so hard beside his staff. He was front & center assisting w/ every aspect of the business. He also took the time to approach every table to assure there were no customer concerns. Amazed w/ our food, we spoke w/ him at least three times. He answered our menu questions & checked on our service. Just an incredible person to manage a restaurant! There's no question we'll return! Five days later I finished my Oxtail w/ rice & beans. It all tasted just as DELICIOUS on Day 5 as it did the day I ordered it. That speaks VOLUMES!

I love empanadas and knew the new Aleida's Kitchen location wasn't too far from me and decided to…read morecheck them out. I ordered one chicken and one beef Columbian empanada and they did not disappoint! The sauce is what brought it all together. The service was also relatively quick and I also appreciated the shaded waiting area in front of the food truck.

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Aleida's Kitchen - Grilled Skirt Steak with platanos maduro & rice and beans

Grilled Skirt Steak with platanos maduro & rice and beans

Aleida's Kitchen - Fried Red Snapper

Fried Red Snapper

Aleida's Kitchen - A great new restaurant on Oakfield Drive in Brandon

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A great new restaurant on Oakfield Drive in Brandon

Cali Viejo Restaurant

Cali Viejo Restaurant

3.9(243 reviews)
1.5 mi•Brandon
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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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Cali Viejo Restaurant - Inside of restaurant.

Inside of restaurant.

Cali Viejo Restaurant - Paella

Paella

Cali Viejo Restaurant - Parcha / Passion Fruit and Guanabana / Soursop juice

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Parcha / Passion Fruit and Guanabana / Soursop juice

The Latin Grill - Tampa - Picanha Steak

The Latin Grill - Tampa

3.5(117 reviews)
3.7 mi

We happened to stay next door at Quality Inn and came over to have drinks 2 nights in a row. We had…read morethe honor of having Manny and Jenny as our bartender and servers and we had such a good time not only because of the delicious drinks but theyre friendly and engaging personalities. We are going to miss Manny when we head back home! We actually ended up staying here instead of going to Columbia and are actually so glad we did. The food was phenomenal! We tried the paella, the salmon, osso bucco qnd the churrasco de pollo. Every dish was killer! I was in heaven! Manny even put a song request in for me that the dj played immediately. I highly recommend this place, you will not be disappointed!

This is a nice establishment but not my cup of tea, it's like a nightclub inside of a restaurant…read more If you want good food and want to sit down and enjoy it then come before 6pm. After that I believe it turns into a dinner club with dancing and shows. My friend and I ordered the paella and shared it. It was delicious and just enough for two people. It was very expensive in my opinion but very good. Only my mom's is better in my opinion but this is close. The menu is very pricey and after 6 pm there's a $50 per person minimum. One drink and an appetizer will get you there. The service is really good and all of the women working there were gorgeous. There's plenty of parking, very clean inside but it was very cold inside so dress warm and don't forget your wallet.

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The Latin Grill - Tampa - Inside

Inside

The Latin Grill - Tampa
The Latin Grill - Tampa

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