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M&G Cuban Cafe II

4.3 (83 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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The authentic atmosphere !

food was absolutely amazing. You have to come for the chicken soup it's ABSOLUTELY AMAZING . I tried it and I ordered two more. to go ! :) I just got back from Costa Rica today. I've been on delayed on a flight and I haven't been feeling good. That's food was life. The soup was so good and the cubans too !AUTHENTIC AND LOVELY PEOPLE ! We will be back

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S H.

Best Cuban in Tampa Bay!!!! Hands down. I grew up south of Gandy, eating Cubans at Robertos and the Green Store... and many other wonderful mom and pop Cuban cafeteria style restaurants that are now gone. I now live in Pinellas and every so called Cuban sandwich shop insists on killing Cubans by over pressing them until it is a heavy greasy soggy mess. This is just WRONG! Cubans should be lightly buttered and pressed. M&G fortunately does not over press. They know exactly what they are doing. Perfectly pressed so the meat is still cold, the cheese is just warmed and the bread is flakie... leaving your table a mess of crumbs. It's a shame other places mislead transplants into thinking a Cuban is just roast pork, ham, Swiss and pickles, over pressed on French bread. They have no clue what they are missing. Oh... and they use salami. If you know anything about Cuban Sandwiches, they were invented in Tampa, by Cubans. Not Miami, not Cuba. If it doesn't have salami, it's NOT a Cuban. It certainly is not a Cuban if it is not made on Cuban bread!!!

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Bob N.

I'm always on the hunt for the next greatest thing. Add to the fact that I am about as close to being a native Tampan as possible, so understand that I have had my fair share of Cuban sandwiches. You see, a lot of restaurants will claim that they have "authentic" Cubans. Located in Largo and tucked away at the end of a nondescript shopping center, you will find M&G Cuban Cafe. Immediately, I skeptical when I saw "Enjoy The Cuban Flavor" boldly proclaimed across the front of M&G Cuban Cafe's menu. Fortunately, my visit did not disappoint. After a short wait, my 12" Cuban was served on some of the freshest, crispiest Cuban bread that the area has to offer. In fact, the bread was cut at an angle so sharp that it was almost like a dagger! Jilted lovers, lookout, it could actually be used as a weapon! As for the meats...there was a little less than I would have liked to have seen on a foot long . Even with the mustard and Mayo slathered on, the sandwich was a bit dry. Maybe I missed it, but there should be a special that includes chips and a drink. Overall, I did enjoy the experience. The restaurant was clean, and the gentleman behind the counter (presumably the owner) was very nice and friendly. I'm not in the area often, but next time I am, I will be sure to stop by.

Consuelo S.

Service is great, food came out fast , we had the Cuban cafe con leche , Mofongo, rice and beans and cuban sandwiches, all had the authentic taste of Cuban food

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Yelped local restaurants by my job and found this gem. Checked the menu and got a cuban sammy with a cafe con Leche. The coffee was perfect and the cuban was tasty and traditional. Good roast pork and it really was delicious. Tap to pay and I asked about a tip. He said next time, because he obviously knew I was a new customer. Now that is customer service! I will be back and I'll over tip next time. So yourself a favor and try some local small businesses, they put their all into the food. If not they close shop and go back to work for amazon.

The best cuban sandwich in town!!!

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Huge, delicious, top notch Cuban sandwich that will fill you up quickly. The ingredients also taste very good.

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Amazing Cuban food well worth it come try it and leave these guys a review definitely a 5 star

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Very good nice people placed order and it was brought to my car as i am handicapped

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Best Cuban I have ever had. Bread was amazing and traditional ingredients were excellent

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Great food, great service, great atmosphere...quick too! I am addicted to the cuban sandwich w/ rice and beans!

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Great Cuban sandwiches and the empanadas were amazing. Definitely coming here again to try the steak sandwich!

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Amazing empanadas love it service was fast owner was so nice and cool would recommend to anyone

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Not a fancy place but the sandwiches are great! I got the hot pastrami and my uncle got the Cuban. Both were very fresh and good!

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Great Cuban coffee ! Delicious and kept me well caffeinated. I did not try the food .

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