After reading the reviews, I stopped in for a quick lunch while on the road from the airport to my vacation rental. It is very close to I75. My Cuban sandwich, mango batido and Cuban coffee were excellent. The sandwich was huge, fresh and tasty, and I took half of it home for dinner together with a delicious empanada and guava cheese freshly baked pastelito. I loved the convenience store/gas station location. They also had a few tables to eat inside, so it is not just take-out. The food is excellent, the restaurant is clean, and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The prices were very fair too. I recommend it highly! read more

The perfect gas station pit stop filled with a pleasant surprise: all the delicious Cuban pastries and grab and go favorites. From guava and cheese pastries, to tostadas and empanadas, they have all the delicious things for a quick stop - even fresh juices. The colada was on point and gave us the pick me upper we needed! This place is located inside of the gas station, next to the Wells Fargo right in the Miromar Outlets plaza. It's more of a grab and go type of place but they also have a few seats and tables inside of the gas station. Highly recommend! read more

Manolo's cuban cafe - Perfect cream on the colada - Cuban Near Me - Estero, Florida

Such a nice surprise to find yummy Cuban food at a random gas station served by a very nice woman. My husband has several of the fried treats and said they were very tasty. I was in the mood for an egg, ham and cheese sandwich on toasted Cuban bread and it was perfect. She said they get their Cuban bread fresh every day and it tasted so good. If you're hungry and in the area worth a visit. read more

Manolo's cuban cafe - a woman working behind the counter - Cuban Near Me - Estero, Florida

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I love running across those inconspicuous, hole-in-the-wall spots. My husband was craving Cuban coffee and happened to find this quaint bakery located inside of a gas station right by Miromar Outlets. When coffee is $7 for a latte these days, this place was so refreshing. We bought two pastries and a cappuccino for under $7! We LOVED the guava cream cheese pastry. It will be my guilty pleasure from here on out. They do have two tables and some barstools along the window but it's such a small place so the seating is limited. Check it out!! read more

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Not my favorite - I tried a spinach empanada and a Cuban sandwich. The empanada was tasty, though it needed salt. I didn't care for the sandwich. The ham was pretty bland, and there was too much of it compared to the roast pork. The Swiss cheese lacked flavor as well. The sandwich could have used more mustard, but since they charged extra for it, I did without. read more

Great cafe con leche and chicken croquettas good service. No ambiance but not needed or expected.

lovely little cuban spot in a gas station. yummy pastries/empanadas for an affordable option and good cuban coffee. I still need to try their sandwiches, but ive heard theyre good! read more

By accident, I found Manolo's Café and Bakery in the Miromar Outlets in Estero. It is located inside a Shell Gas Station convenient store. It has two tables and 8 countertop chairs. However, they do a fair amount of takeout orders. But don't let the gas station fool you! Their coffee, pastries and sandwiches are fresh and delicious. Today, heavy rain hits Southwest Florida during lunch hour. I decided to have a Cuban Sandwich with a large Café Con Leche to wait out the heavy downpour! The friendly lady behind the counter take my order and it was ready shortly. Meanwhile, a second lady was preparing 3 other takeout orders simultaneously! The roasted pork, ham and Swiss cheese with pickle and dressing on Cuban bread was pressed to perfection. The little crusts fall off the Cuban bread and the inside is soft as you bite on the sandwich. The sandwich is huge and can feed two! As I was sipping the Café Con Leche, the pastelitos, croquetas, empanadas and rellena were looking at me with inviting faces! Maybe next time, I can have Guava & Cheese pastelitos! The food is excellent, friendly service and reasonable price at Manolo. What an excellent find in Miromar Outlets! read more

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Manolo's Cuban Cafe is fantastic. Their Cafe con Leche is the best coffee I have ever had. Their food is excellent too! Especially their guava and cheese pastries! I also enjoy their egg sandwiches made with that great Cuban bread! The employees are very nice too! This place is a true hidden gem! read more

Amazing food love it cafe con leche and sandwiches and pastries yum delicious conveniently in a shell station

Can't recommend them enough! The Cuban sandwich, the cream cheese pastry, the cafe con leche, and tamales were amazing and a highlight of our trip! read more

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Amazingly delicious food. Took me forever to find because I didn't realize it was in the gas station. Definitely making a 30 min trip to come back here. read more

Manolo's cuban cafe - Tamale - Cuban Near Me - Estero, Florida

Super service and wonderful Cuban coffee. This is what I needed for the long ride to Tampa. They have empanas , mid night sandwich and the famous Cuban sandwich . read more

Oh my oh my! I was hesitant because it's gas station food. Let me tell you I was so wrong! This isn't a gas station joint. It's your grandmas recipe and mama is making the food and serving it up with a smile. I am so glad that I decided to check it out and not let the gas station cause me to walk away. You've gotta check out, manolos because it's your hidden Cuban gem. read more

Excellent! This is real cuban food. Hole in the wall kinda place. So so good! We had empanadas with beef & chicken, a quesito, and a media noche sandwich. EVERYTHING WAS SO GOOD. We also had the best cortadito coffee we've ever had. Great service! Don't be turned off by it being inside of the gas station shop. We nearly did not come in because of it. So glad we did! Excelente! read more

Manolo's cuban cafe - Media Noche - Cuban Near Me - Estero, Florida

Great costumer service excellent food we got the chicken beef and spinach empanadas and the guava and cheese pastry. Absolutely delicious. Also got a Cuban espresso shot which just hit the spot would recommend for anybody who hasn't tried them out to check them out. read more

Never found this location. Poor directions and the call to them to help find their location was hung up.

The food is good- I have had the empanadas and rellenos . I need to add some hot sauce to perk it up. Yes they charge for the hot sauce which is kind of crazy. Some folks write about the service being poor. It is. The lady behind the counter acts like she is doing you a favor by serving you. I have been there a few times and she can make you feel uncomfortable. There is no ambiance in the place. I have not gone back in a few weeks and have no plans to return. read more

The Empanadas had no filling, the lady at the counter had an attitude when I ask if she could fried my empanada fresh.

As a previous Miamian I am always craving authentic Cuban pastetillos that I can't get in the midwest. We saw this place on Yelp so figured we'd check them out while visiting the FM area. I was craving croquettas and was immensely disappointed when we got there and their equipment was not working and they were unable to make croquettas. We ended up getting a couple empanadas and the guava pastry. The empanadas, specifically the chicken ones, were AMAZING! As was the guava pastry! I can only imagine how good and fulfilling the croquettas would have been. I cannot wait to stop by next time we're in town and hopefully try them! read more

My son and I tried the Cuban sandwich and were very pleased. Love the way it's tucked in a gas station.

Delicious Cuban sandwiches, croquetas and guava pastries. The Mamey shake is also yummy. This is a very small cafe located inside a convenience store. Great for breakfast or lunch. read more

Manolo's is a gem. Coffee & pastries are similar to the ones you would get at a Cuban "ventanita" in Miami.

Food is mid. Customer service atrocious. Rude, acted as if my requests were outlandish, and as if working was the burden of a lifetime. I guess that's what you get from a gas station cafe. read more

Really small little Cuban shop, located actually in a gas station but they have their own area and entrance door. It's divided away from the rest of the shop. Stopped here for gas and wandered over because it smaller so good! Had to get a Cordito of course, best coffee ever! Also grabbed and empanada because everything was like $1-$2. great prices, great food, great coffee. Everything prepared fresh. read more

Manolo's cuban cafe - Beef empanada - Cuban Near Me - Estero, Florida

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Fresh baked pastelitos and empanadas and fresh brewed Cuban coffee inside a Shell station. What's not to like when your other overpriced choices in the immediate area are the mermaid, Dunkin Donuts and McDonald's? Forget that. Come here and drink the real blue collar stuff. read more

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So we couldn't find a place, in case you are looking for is in the gas station. But don't let that deceive you or think it's nothing short of amazing. For a quick stop and a quick inexpensive bait in this area this is the spot. Everything was fresh, delicious and definitely homemade. I highly recommend stopping by here and getting yourself a little something to eat. We sampled a bunch of stuff and everything was really really good! read more

Excellent!!! Went in to buy a Lotto ticket & use the restroom, which was clean by the way. Hubby got an iced Cuban coffee and a guava & cream cheese empanada. WOW! He was blown away by how good both were -- the drink was a refreshing blend of espresso with just the right amount of milk over ice, and the pastry was warm and decadent. I hadn't intended to order a drink myself but tasted his when we got to the car -- and it was so good I went back in and got my own. Did not expect a coffee counter in a Shell Gas Station near Miromar Outlet to be sooooo good. Nice people too! read more

I am not extremely well versed in Cuban food. However, I know good food when I taste it. This place is awesome! It's hidden, but I encourage you to find it, and enjoy some awesome food and coffee! read more

Don't let the gas station fool you! They have the best Cuban coffee and pastries in the area. Everything is so fresh and delicious I definitely recommend stopping by if your in the Miromar outlet Estero area! read more

Worst Cuban food ever - mystery chicken in croquettes should have walked out was asked if I wanted mustard and pickle on my Cuban sandwich. Not sure who has eaten thought it was good, I wish I hadn't. read more

Had lunch yesterday. A gem of lunch spot! Quick and easy in and out. Authentic Cuban cuisine.

I am most concerned of the fact that the unfriendly person at the counter who was handling food and money was not wearing a face mask nor gloves! In times like these this is not acceptable! I brought it to her attention, and she pointed to the plexiglass barrier between us. This barrier is for her to protect herself from the customer's germs. It does not protect the customer from her germs as she is placing the empanadas into the bag for the customers. This health and safety issue needs to be corrected immediately, or this restaurant will no longer have my business! read more

This is my new Cuban spot! My original spot was knocked out of business because of COVID-19 and it was literally a blessing in disguise because this place is right around the corner and has the best empanadas I've ever had in SWFL. Fresh dough, fresh meats, great coffee. read more

Hey guys.... now let me tell you. I'm a Starbucks nut. But I'd much prefer the Cuban coffee and the Cafe Latte here at Manolo's. Fantastic coffee, fantastic guava pastries along with so many more. Authentic Cuban sandwiches of which I don't mind actually leaving work to drive to get one. Great service and Extremely affordable! Much more affordable than breaking the bank at Starbucks. This place is a MUST VISIT! read more

I found this place looking for authentic Cuban food here in Southwest Florida, and I'm glad I took the time to drive and check it out. Ordered the croquette chicken, ham and the different types of empanadas. The croquettes were very tasty. The empanada was a little bit dry but the dog was very good. Also ordered the Cuban sandwich. It was a little bit on the salty side. for the price, it's really well worth it. Just be patient with the owner and server because of limited English. this place is actually inside the convenient store of a gas station. read more

This Cuban Restaurant is superb! Delicious Cafe con Leche. It is an outstanding coffee. Great pure orange juice! The guava pastry is the best I have ever had! Everything there is freshly made! The people working there are very nice too! I was surprised and thrilled to find a great place like thIs in the back of the Shell gas station! read more

We stopped by for breakfast and coffee (which is cafe inside a gas station) it was absolutely wonderful! The Cafe Con leche and my husband's colada was spot on! The empanada was the best we have ever had and the guava pastry was incredible! We loved every bit of the food! I would never hesitate to visit for coffee or a meal! Fabulous food and service! We were greeted and served by Wonderful ladies that were so friendly and eager to help! It's a must read more

Just stopped in to buy a cup of Cuban Coffee...it is absolutely one of the BEST cups of coffee I have ever had in my life! Thanks for brightening my day! I will definitely be back soon. read more

Yes it is in a gas station, but the food is excellent. If you're looking for ambiance, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a great Cuban sandwich, this is a great place. read more