Maikel’s Kitchen

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Amazing!!! I can't believe I've lived in Tampa area all these years and NEVER knew about this place!! Talk about true Cuban style food. Like getting a completa from your favorite place in south Florida but right here in the backyard of Tampa! Come get your grub on. Service is quick place is amazing and they have a bakery as well like come on now! read more

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El dueño no le da las propinas qué dejan los clientes en la tarjeta de crédito, es decir que se los roba, las empleadas trabajan duro por su dinero, y son muy amables, se merecen su propina!! read more

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Love the variety of Spanish food here. Just gotta be here at the right time to make sure it's fresh. Don't skip the natural juices they are great! One combo platter can feed an adult and two kids. Trust me. read more

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This place popped up on my map and I thought, "Why not try something different from fast food?" What a treat! The music, staff, display and cleanliness were impressive! read more

Maikel’s Kitchen - I had rice and ropa vieja and tostones! The menu choices go on and on! I highly recommend Maikel's Kitchen and will definitely be back! - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Nyssa C.

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Tuve una experiencia horrible en este restaurante, habíamos recibido un pastel de tres leche de ellos y estaba estropeado y se negaron a dar un reembolso debido a su orgullo como empresa, ¡por favor, tenga cuidado! Had a horrible experience at this restaurant we had got a tres leche cake from them and it was spoiled and they refused to give a refund due to their pride as a company please watch out!!!!!! read more

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Linet G.

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I wish I found this place sooner; what a gem here in Tampa. The amount of options and food choices . One serving of rice is plenty for two people. All kinds of rice, meats, soups, and seafood too. The sweets OH MY ! My go to for almost everyday you won't get bored because there's options to try everyday something different. read more

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Neila Z.

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I had lunch yesterday, failed to take photos. Cafeteria style for lunch. Ropa Vieja, Pallomila, chicken, shrimp, fish... they serve it all. Lots of delicious food for a reasonable price. Breakfast is just as delicious...all the tasty Cuban morning treats. Hidden Gem read more

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D B.

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I'm so glad I found this place. This is my go to when I'm craving good food! There's so many options to choose from and you really can't go wrong. All the food are delicious! The people are also nice and patient with you. read more

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Edith G.

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Currently its my favorite drive thru restaurant. Total value for the quality and quantity of food they provide and I really love the way the place is set up. I only wish they would take the Christmas decor down...I mean we are in April 2025. The employees are also nice. read more

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Tiffany H.

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Food and service is amazing!! I dont speak Spanish staff is always patient !! And selection is great best I ever had read more

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4 years ago

Being a native Cuban but raised in the US, I absolutely love the vast selection of food here . There were a few reviewers who found the waitstaff rude - here's my take on that . There's an old Cuban saying that says ..." I'm not yelling , I'm Cuban !" So please understand that what might appear as rude , might simply be cultural. Regardless , I love this place and it's like eating in Havana at home . read more

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Osmel V.

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6 years ago

Food is good but employees not following COVID-19 safety and health procedures whoever is in the shake station and drive-true without mask. Safety is responsibility of everybody. This place is open and there is many people inside business owners don't have control about the 6 feet distance and health safety control. I think the brainless quality needs to be checked from all the sides. Food is good bot there is not health and safety rules. read more

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Steve L.

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Stopped in here for lunch one day after a recommendation from a close friend and man was I pleased. I felt like I was back in a Miami in the Latin food Capitol of the US.. I found Maikel's to be super clean and with a very helpful staff. Now if you don't speak Spanish don't get frustrated... be patient and work through placing your order in Spanglish and your taste buds will thank you. The portions are massive so a meal can easily feed two people. I had the lamb shank with congri (red beans and rice cooked together) and tostones as my second side and man was I happy !!!! They have lots and lots of meal options to choose from like roast pork, Cuban beef stew and potatoes, picadillo , heck even purée of malanga... So if your in the mood for some classic Cuban eats stop in and grab a meal... read more

Maikel’s Kitchen - Roast pork for days.... - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Maikel’s Kitchen - So many Classic Cuban desserts like rice pudding, guava shells, and papaya in syrup... yum - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Maikel’s Kitchen - So many choices of Cuban classic dishes - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Kay A.

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This place is incredible. A 24 hour Cuban restaurant and bakery? It almost seems too good to be true but it's not! Everything we got here was delicious, the staff was so helpful and it was all really reasonably priced. Lots of dulce de leche items which I love. Very well lit and the pastries are absolutely gorgeous. read more

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Jennifer B.

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The best thing about my last relationship with my ex was being introduced to Maikel's Kitchen. I left her for this establishment. You feel like there's a party occurring in your mouth with all that flava all over your taste buds. It's my favorite Latino restaurant in town. Everyone is following Covid's safety guidelines and wearing masks. I love the assembly line method. I'm pretty sure they go by the pound of the food there slabbing on your styrofoam. This is a winner winner chicken dinner type of meal. I don't understand all the fuss but I've never experienced a bad meal here. read more

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Bachelet A.

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I've been here numerous times . What kept me coming was the endless options of rices and meats . How could I go wrong . Today in particular I decided to go with the black rice and beans with fried yuca accompanied by a lamb shank . As soon as I bit into the lamb shank i could tell by the taste is was out for to long or old . At that moment I started to think , what happens to all the food at the end of the day ? Does it get thrown out ? Reused ? I ask to swap out the meat and the cashier said no . As long as your buying a meat/rice selection that's in high demand you won't run into any problems. read more

Maikel’s Kitchen - Rice and beans Yuca Lamb shank - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Jeramy B.

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5 years ago

This is my favorite restaurant in Tampa! I got the rice and beef with fresh watermelon juice. Price was very modest and portion size was huge. Atmosphere was festive, staff was friendly and I will definitely be back soon. Muchas gracias a la gente buena que trabaja aqui. read more

Maikel’s Kitchen - Beef chunks in red sauce with yellow rice mixed with sausage and beans - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Jenny G.

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Excellent traditional cuban food ! Home made country taste ! The variety is huge ! All fresh and ready ! You can't go wrong here ! Everything is delicious, chicken, meat , fish , sandwiches, soups , rices , beans , you name it ! Homie flavor ! Like grandma was in the kitchen! Definitely comfort food! Cream of corn is delicious. Also malanga cream , I love the steak sandwich, all the fruit juices , and fruit dessert! Everything they have is truly authentic cuban . The serving is very big! 2 people can share one . With 2 meals you can feed a family of 5 . Excellent customer service! Las muchachas son excellentes muy amables y serviciales , la comida es deliciosa! Fresca y autentico sabor cubano una variedad de recetas ! Todo es muy rico ! Pan con bistek , tamal en casuela, crema de malanga, carnes pollos en salsas, arroz guajiro . Super Rico , atienden muy bien y rapido . read more

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Regalado B.

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This review was for a visit on 4/14/2021. My father and I had a good experience here in Maikel's kitchen in Tampa. This was our first experience with Cuban cuisine. You cannot beat the portions they give you. SO. MUCH. RICE AND MEAT. The side order of black beans was pretty good too. They serve you cafeteria style, so you can look at what you are getting. I can understand some spanish but I cannot speak it, but I didn't have any trouble pointing to what I wanted. The prices are up to date per current photos at the time of this visit, so if you're trying to feed your family, this would be a good spot. They also have cuban pastries and stuff so if you like that kind of thing, go for it! I would go back here again if I am in the area! read more

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Donald F.

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If you don't speak Spanish, stay away from this place. I ordered a media Nocho, and it was horrible. The absolute worst one I've ever had since living in Tampa for 30 years. This place should take lessons off of Arco Iris and West Tampa sandwich shop on how to treat customers read more

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Satan ..

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The food here is pretty okay at best, if you know anything about Cuban food you know this is not top notch in freshness or quality. The service is atrocious, long waits inside and through the drive through. Only to pull up to a shut window where after a 10 min wait it's an open and shut to give payment and someone deadpan stares and gives you your meal after another 10 min. Ambiance inside is okay run of the mill decorations. The prices here are absolutely ridiculous for what your getting. It's read more

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Rosa H.

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Service was slow. Food was good. Lots of variety. Very large servings! I would recommend

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Oscar F.

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Service is way too slow, even when restaurant was not that busy. Hurry up guys! Update: 35 mins waiting drive-thru for a couple of sandwiches and milk shake. Unbelievable! Changed my Rating to 1 star. This is not a way to conduct business. Unprofessional! read more

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Nikole O.

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The food is just amazing. Wildly flavorful and fresh. It's cafeteria style and it does get hectic in there. You order your food at the front of the line not by the cash register. If you love yellow rice filled with pork chunks this is the place for you. I get the pork rice every single time and it's as traditional as I can find in Florida excluding Miami of course. The roast beef in sauce the oxtail the pigs feet the barbecue chicken are all made to perfection and I get those every time.A large container of food filled and popping to the brim is only a few dollars. Each meal comes with a heaping portion of protein rice and a vegetable. read more

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Christopher O.

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Yes great market and restaurant. Staff are welcoming and helpful. Great place for authentic Cuban food. Produce is fresh. All dishes bring you back to a place of love. I would highly recommend this place for you, family and friends. Well worth the trip from St. Petersburg. read more

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Rodolfo H.

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Been here twice already look forward to going again I come to Tampa at least once to twice a month and I definitely would recommend when you're down here. Good portion and also very tasty read more

Maikel’s Kitchen - Wow great portions and great taste definitely would recommend at a great price - Latin American Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Kat D.

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The prices are so high compared to any bodega with hot food and on top of that your paying a high price for meat with no flavor and plantains that are completely BLACK BURNT. The beef stew I always get but it's like it was left out for hours it's so dry with no flavor at all.Carrie pho read more

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Rochelle C.

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My sister and I went there for the first time the other day. Horrible experience!!!! No one understands, wait....should I say act like they don't understand English & they are all rude!!! And they act differently towards Afro American customers! read more

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Sergio R.

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5 years ago

I travel extensively and enjoy Cuban food. That said I usually order from Uber and unfortunately weather here in Tampa or in FT. Myers they get the order wrong. I called the FT. Myers location and they apologized and informed me it's a language thing. read more

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Louis M.

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Food is truly authentic and great! Skip the drive thru and go inside, all employees were following guidelines when we were inside to pick up to go food. The amount of food in one order can easily feed two or more people. read more

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Rachel S.

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Id never heard of this restaurant but it is right in front of our hotel and my husband LOVES Cuban sandwiches, so of course we had to try. The idea of a drive-thru Cuban sandwich also intrigued him. The food was amazing. Sandwiches were rather large with good portions of meat. We ordered melon de agua (watermelon juice) on a whim and It was easily our favorite part of the meal! It tastes just like biting into a watermelon - so refreshing! We will be going back every day that we are in Tampa just to get a drink! All staff spoke Spanish, which was another pleasant surprise for us as a half Puerto Rican family. Wish I had caught the staffs names so I could give them a personalized shout out, but they were all fantastic. 10/10 experience read more

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Paloma J.

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First time trying Maikel's kitchen and definitely my last one! What a horrible customer service , the women serving the food are rude , I asked for one combo and then decided to get another one and the señora said : " you are making me walk all the way to the rice section again to get you another combo?? You should have told me you were getting two combos !! " . I was speechless , but I killed her with kindness and I replied " well now I feel really bad for making you walk and work so hard" anyways , the food is sooo tasteless here and cold very cold , so please save your time and go to la Teresita restaurant ! . read more

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Ana B.

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They give you soooo much fooood. Like way more than you need. They don't speak English, but still know what you want. Someone recommended this place to me. So I'll will be sending others there. Cuban sandwich for 5$ and it was so big I ate half. Seriously so good read more

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Zoila R.

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If you are hungry and in a rush I suggest you go somewhere else. Waited 15 minutes in the drive thru to order. Longer still to pay and get food. Steak sandwich was interesting. The bread was great but the steak was hard as heck. I don't know if I'll be returning here read more

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Shain C.

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They advertise natural juices and they are not. It's actually a bottled syrup they use. My stomach is sensitive to added sugars in syrups and so seeing this I assumed it was natural. I was pissed leaving this place. read more

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3864 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
Town N Country
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(813) 831-1600
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Hours

What time does Maikel’s Kitchen open?

Maikel’s Kitchen opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Maikel’s Kitchen close?

Maikel’s Kitchen closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Maikel’s Kitchen take Bitcoin?

No, Maikel’s Kitchen does not take Bitcoin.

Does Maikel’s Kitchen take credit cards?

Yes, Maikel’s Kitchen takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Maikel’s Kitchen have catering options?

No, Maikel’s Kitchen does not have catering options.

Does Maikel’s Kitchen have a happy hour?

Yes, Maikel’s Kitchen has a happy hour.

Does Maikel’s Kitchen serve alcohol?

No, Maikel’s Kitchen does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Maikel’s Kitchen allow dogs?

No, Maikel’s Kitchen does not allow dogs.

Does Maikel’s Kitchen have TVs?

Yes, Maikel’s Kitchen has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Maikel’s Kitchen have bike parking?

Yes, Maikel’s Kitchen has bike parking.

Does Maikel’s Kitchen have outdoor seating?

Yes, Maikel’s Kitchen has outdoor seating options.

Does Maikel’s Kitchen have parking?

Yes, Maikel’s Kitchen has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Maikel’s Kitchen wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Maikel’s Kitchen is wheelchair accessible.

Does Maikel’s Kitchen have free WiFi?

No, Maikel’s Kitchen does not have free WiFi.

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A quien pueda interesar mi humilde opinión: El peor lugar de comida cubana en toda Tampa, no solo la calidad de la comida también por el trato de sus empleadas, en especial la cajera de la cafetería, sin ética profesional ni ella ni los dueños, dos amigas trabajaron allí por una semana y lo tuvieron que dejar por la forma grosera y excesiva con la que esa cajera trata a sus compañeras de trabajo. El supuesto dueño "Maikel" y su hermana la que esta al frente de ese negocio son unos incompetentes que ni siquiera exigen respeto para sus trabajadores. En fin que puedes esperar de un lugar donde el dueño no tiene palabra ni credibilidad porque nada de lo que dice lo cumple, la comida no es buena, el servicio a los clientes tampoco y mucho menos puedes trabajar ahí. Les doy una estrella porque es lo mínimo para poder escribir aquí read more

Katheryne P.

156

127

265

1 year ago

Maikel's Kitchen did not disappoint! The food was absolutely amazing--full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The ropa vieja was tender and seasoned just right, the fried rice was delicious and packed with taste, and the pork was so flavorful and juicy. Every bite felt homemade with so much care. I'll definitely be coming back for more! read more

Kiara N.

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5

2

3 months ago

The best Batidos in Tampa. My daughter is obsessed with the batidos de mamey! Oh my God and they have a drive-through, which just makes life a lot easier and they have fast service. They have all kinds of food available! It is a nice place. Go check it out! read more

Rosa Q.

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11

0

6 years ago

The FOOD is SALTY! What a pity since the food was not bad just way too SALTY ! For that reason I won't be back !

Harbins C.

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2

0

2 years ago

Food is amazing and large portions, service is great, clean restaurant, great ambiance.

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