La Cucina Internazionale

The food was tasty and plentiful. The service was excellent, very attentive and great…read morepersonalities. The ambience looked like authentic Spanish/mediterranean. Very clean, fresh food, kid friendly. The ice tea was very good, no aftertaste. They serve a pink sauce and a hot sauce. It wasn't hot to me lol. Free parking, handicap accessible. Plenty of tables but I noticed they had an almost constant flow of takeout orders. Their food is good, but I have had better. I would definitely give Copacabana of Springhill a try. The locals obviously know good, affordable, lots of food locations. Definitely worth the try.

Decent food, just a little too salty. If you're eating in the restaurant, it's kind of small and…read morevery warm in there. The service was okay, but some of the people don't speak much English so it's a little difficult.

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Rice And Beans

4.1(180 reviews)

3.3 mi

Always good, quick Cuban Food. We typically get the…read moreempanadas and sometimes get Pernil, Arroz con Pollo, or something different. I will usually place my order and go have a beer next door at Tidal Brewery. Win win for me. You can even take it to eat at Tidal if you want since they do t have food selection.

This is a small place, mom and pop shop, with amazing customer service. The food is prepared as you…read moreorder and comes out in a flash. The food taste great and homemade. The menu is a little intimidating but they take the time to guide you through it v

Saturday 02/13/2016

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Carmela's Corner

3.6(13 reviews)

6.2 mi

This is Carmela's corner Restaurant but it has New owners! Johnathan and Sonya have bought this…read morerestaurant DECEMBER2021 More to come!! New menu! New name! Real pressed Cuban sandwiches to die for. Give them a chance. Marie the waitress is still there to serve you! Breakfast is very busy. They also offer take out options.

After a long morning we decided to stop at Carmela's, which is the new name for Shelley's Cafe, for…read moresomething for lunch. I was so pleased to have a local place for my favorite Spanish-American food, as well as some regular American dishes. Hubby ordered breakfast and I ordered a Caribbean lunch - Pernil (roast pork) with rice and peas, plus a side order of tostones (fried plantains). This is their Tuesday special, and it was delicious bringing back memories of a dear friend's mother who would cook the same food at her NJ bodega. I finished my lunch and couldn't eat another bite, even though homemade flan is available. Next time, which will be very soon!

Menu - front page with hours and phone

New name coming! Keep posted!

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Cafe Masaryktown

4.4(196 reviews)

5.2 mi

So much to choose from, a great selection of homemade meals…read more First time here, we will definitely be back. We will make a day of it especially when they have the fall events going on for our little ones. Great and friendly service, affordable prices.

From walking in the door to paying for the meal, this place offers incomparable customer service. I…read moreordered cafe con leche and the roasted pork with yuca. The food was absolutely delicious! Some of the best Cuban food I've had (and I lived in Miami for ten years). While waiting for the meal, they brought Cuban bread for the table. And the added bonus is for $16 I basically got three meals! I look forward to coming back and trying all of what this place has to offer.

We ordered the king size Cuban so we'd have leftovers

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El Sazon de Mama

4.3(78 reviews)

44.0 mi

I recently visited El Sazon de Mama for lunch. The restaurant serves a variety of Dominican and…read morePuerto Rican foods buffet style. I ordered the Pernil & Arroz con Gandules, The pork was super tender, the rice was savory and the beans were delicious. Overall, a quality and filling lunch stop.

Looks can be deceiving. Located next to a laundromat on a strip mall, this hole on the wall was…read moreamazing. I ordered the large roasted pork and it was incredible: salty, shredded, tender goodness. Reminded me of Michoacan style carnitas but shredded. A fantastic pairing to their perfect yellow rice. What really took this over the top were the black beans. Not sure if the pork or the beans were the star of this show as both were equally mind blowing. One of the best meals I've had in a while. Pro tip: a large meal is more than enough for 2 people. It comes with 1 protein and 2 sides.

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Pernil & Arroz con Gandules

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Mofongo with Camarones salad (shrimp salad)

La Fondita de Leo

4.0(409 reviews)

22.8 mi

Did I drive 2.5 hours to eat the BEST monfongo in the state of Florida? YES I DID! This restaurant…read morehas the best, authentic, incredible Puerto Rican food you could ever find! The monfongo I had was chicken and it was very garlicky and full of flavor! I washed it down with a pina colada. Our service was so great and everyone was kind and sweet! Please go here!!!!!!!

First time visiting. The place was really quiet and not many people were there but the restaurant…read moresmelled amazing the minute we opened the door to walk in. Friendly staff and everyone in our party enjoyed their food. I would definitely recommend and will absolutely return to try another entree!

"Chuletas Can-Can with rice and beans. Delicious!!

Churrasco Stuffed Tostones. These are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Definitely a "must" try.

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Stuffed Churrasco with cream cheese and ripe plantains and yuca monfongo with bits of bacon. This is a protect-your-plate dish.

Brian's Place

3.9(425 reviews)

6.8 mi

Everything about Brian's place is amazing! The service, the food the location and the ability to…read moresit outdoors and at least at the time when I went I was able to bring my dog and sit out front for breakfast. The ambiance is wonderful and the inside is beautiful. I highly recommend Brian's place especially if you want to go for a special date.

Three years ago I called Brian's Place a hidden gem. Well...I think the secret is officially out…read more Brian's Place has become one of our go-to restaurants, and after many visits, I can honestly say I've never had a bad meal. That's pretty rare these days. Whether we're stopping in for a nice dinner together or bringing friends from out of town, it's always at the top of our list. The food is consistently excellent. I'm a seafood guy, so that's usually where I end up, especially if there's a fresh catch or one of the specials on the menu. My wife almost always orders something completely different, and neither of us has ever looked across the table wishing we'd ordered the other person's meal. That's a pretty good sign that the kitchen knows what it's doing. The service has been just as consistent as the food. Everyone we've interacted with has been friendly, attentive, and genuinely seems to enjoy what they do. You never feel rushed, but you're also never left wondering where your server disappeared to. It's the kind of service that makes you want to come back. One of the things I appreciate most is that Brian's Place delivers every single time. We've been enough times that if there were off nights, we would have found one by now. Instead, every visit reminds us why we keep coming back. My advice? Bring a few friends, order a bottle of wine, share some appetizers, and enjoy the evening. Just don't forget to make a reservation because this place stays busy for a reason. Three years ago I recommended Brian's Place. Today I can recommend it even more enthusiastically. It's still one of our favorite restaurants, and it's one of those places we're always happy to introduce to someone who's never been. So far, every person we've brought has thanked us afterward--and that says it all.

Indoor seating

Veal chop

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Rice and Beans

3.5(693 reviews)

18.8 mi

I grew up eating authentic Puerto Rican food. This place is authentic and delicious. Briselda did a…read moregreat job serving us and the restaurant is beautiful. I will return soon.

Rice and Beans understood the assignment! We made a reservation for 15 people to celebrate our…read moredaughter's college graduation and so pleased we chose the perfect spot at Rice and Beans. What hit me first was the decor, warm, cultural and unapologetically Puerto Rican just my kind of spot! The outside open air patio was just as nice. Very spacious spot with plenty of room inside and outside great for large gatherings. Cozy and relaxed atmosphere with an attentive staff that catered to us the entire time. We ordered a lot of food. For appetizers we had the classic fried cheese with guava sauce, sampler platters and the tostones de pana. All crisp and served with extra dipping sauce. The spicy margaritas were fire literally! Passion fruit frappe is my new guilty pleasure so good. Mofongo was good but wish they served it in the traditional Pilon and not a Ramen like bowl. The churrasco was ok was a little tough but the arroz con gandules was seasoned nicely. Everyone was satisfied with the food big portions and service was outstanding. Thank you. This is definitely my favorite Puerto Rican spot in the Wesley Chapel area and glad to see is a beautiful spot. They also have a live band noticed as they were setting up when we were leaving. They are open until midnight on weekends.

[Photos: Instagram.com/LatinAbroad] Indoor dining

Roast pork with arroz con gandules, macaroni salad, and sweet plantains.

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Bistec de Palomilla Encebollado / Palomilla Steak Mofongo

Delicias Latinas

4.0(44 reviews)

18.4 mi

Delicias Latinas is so underrated and so good. Very very affordable. The fruits drinks are yummy…read moretoo. Ample parking in a strip mall. Service is slow and there is a language barrier, but you figure it out. So worth it. You can order off the menu or order a meal from the display.

The food is always great, and the owner is very nice. Unfortunately, the staff experience hasn't…read morebeen the same, especially with the main older lady, who has been consistently rude! I order from here often for larger parties and even call ahead, especially for Cuban sandwiches since they take longer, and I'm happy to pay over the phone to avoid waiting. Despite that, I recently had to wait over an hour after placing my order right when they opened. I also have friends who have stopped going there because of the same issue, which is really disappointing.

Coffee Station and a lovely waitress:)

Cuban sandwich

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Chicken, rice and plantains

Guavate Puerto Rican Eatery and Bistro

3.6(52 reviews)

48.9 mi

Absolutely LOVE this place! If you're looking for authentic Puerto Rican food, you have to try it!…read more The food is made fresh and in-house, and you can truly taste the love and effort that goes into every dish. Everything I've tried has been flavorful, fresh, and reminds me of the real flavors of Puerto Rico. You can tell this isn't just food made to serve customers--it's made with care and passion. The flavors are amazing, the portions are great, and the food is simply delicious! Definitely one of my favorite places for Puerto Rican food. I highly recommend giving them a try--you won't regret it!

Best trifongo!! Tastes just like I was back in PR!!! Service was great! Must be a member to go. Add…read moreit before you go pic your table. Inside the citrus tower. Very nice location. All the food is very good!

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Brittney R.

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11 years ago

The best food I have had since moving to Florida 5 years ago! Always consistent, always fresh. I grew up in Queens eating my grandma's Puerto Rican cooking and not only does this place taste like home but it puts my own Grandma's cooking to shame!! The Cuban Sandwiches and flan are a must have. I highly recommend any of their constantly changing daily specials. You will never be disappointed. The owner is so passionate about his food, you know it's going to be amazing before you even take a bite. read more

Dave H.

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14 years ago

GoSpace loves La Cucina Internazionale in Spring Hill Florida. We have searched long and hard. We have finally found the very best Cuban Sandwich ever !!!!! not to forget the other dishes which every time we visit Spring Hill we get a Cuban Sandwich (of course) and we try another dish.....Always fresh....Always hot.....Always tasty..... The owner at the location loves to cook and enjoys serving his customers....This shows in how great his food taste. read more

Megan H.

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11 years ago

I have yet to go here and try something and not be absolutely in love with it the Cubans are just amazing! You can really tell there's a lot of love and a lot of pride that goes into and comes out of that kitchen ever since the first time that I've been there the owner knows me by name I barely have to tell him what I want and he knows exactly how I want my sandwich and exactly what I'm going to order! I hv been and will go back for many years to come! read more

Rich C.

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9 years ago

The best Cuban sandwich in Spring Hill. They have moved and are now located at 10551 Spring Hill Dr, which is 1000 feet west of Mariner Drive on the north side of Spring Hill Dr. read more

Monica S.

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10 years ago

Ray and his staff are very friendly and his cuban sandwich is one of the best I've ever had. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu!

Bob P.

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13 years ago

Not only do they make Cuban sandwiches but their meatball sandwiches , roast chicken and ropa vieja platters are lip smacking good.

Kevin B.

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7 years ago

These guys make some great sandwiches and are always very friendly. Would definitely recommend them as a good and quick lunch spot

Chris D.

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9 years ago

This my favorite place for Cuban sandwich and the rice and beans are amazing and free samples and very friendly service

Kathy I.

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1 year ago

Absolutely amazing I'm getting ready to order another one!‍‍ I've tried them all in my 50+ years ! read more

Richard A.

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9 years ago

Great Food! Great Prices! Was Able to be seated and was served fast.

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