I don't know what happened here. Perhaps the owners are out of town. I really hope it didn't change…read moreowners because everything was noticeably different. The ladies working were not familiar at all. They also were not friendly and helpful. I was pretty sad. It did make me feel like the previous owners were gone bc either one were there. I hope they are still around and eventually when I come back, I can update this review. We ordered the Hawaiian hot dog and the arepa with beef and chicken. Something was missing. Also we ordered two empanadas. I like their green chimmichuri sauce with it, and as soon as I asked for it, she walked away and never came back. Even the pic on the outside sign shows them with that sauce, but nope never got it. They also have their usual Colombian drinks which are Postobon and Colombiana. They are more expensive and smaller sizes. We will definitely take a break from here. Hope the owners that we know and love will be there.

Have been craving some Colombian food since in Georgia there is nothing and was excited to eat here…read morewhile visiting family. We'll it did not disappoint at all. Right when you come in we were greeted and it felt really nice and cozy. We were taken care of fast and were able to order no problem. The food was so delicious and perfectly cooked and seasoned. I recommend this place to everyone. There was nothing we ate that we didn't like.

Restaurant locate on IS 41 on the Lutz area. It is not a populated area. Many farming families…read more When we visited at 10:30am. The restaurant is full. May be they come for the breakfast. The menu is Latin food concentrate on Venezuelan. We got the Pernil Cachapas. It is Venezuelan sweet corn with pork shoulder meat. The meat is hand pulled to stuff in the cachapas. It also melt the fresh Venezuelan white cheese. I recommend this dish. The second dish is the Patacon Steak. It look epic when it bring it out. There are two pieces of fried crispy patacon on top and bottom. The inside is grilled steak with cabbage and sauce. I prefer they have less sauce to make is more desirable. Overall is good. Not all the waitress understand English. The price is high for this area of demographics and location of the plaza.

Pros: Small but…read moreclean cafe. The two ladies were helpful in me deciding what to get. The cafe con leche was very smooth and tasty served in a cute cup with their logo. 4/5 The arepa had a lot of meat and had ketchup and some other sauces. It was very flavorful. 4/5 Misc: The arepa part is a lot more crispy than I'm used to. Cons: Even though they're open on Sunday, they close at 3 pm. Also, the arepa "patties" are small relative to the meat/lettuce filling. I kind of wished they were bigger. There was more meat than arepa lol. Overall: a great , mom and pop place to get Venezuelan street food!

Parking out front is limited but the turnover rate is fairly quick. A good hole in the wall lunch…read morespot. The food is located to the right in the back and groceries are to the left. You also pay for your food at the register in the front. They have daily specials and the portions are not only generous but inexpensive. There's seating inside so you can dine in should you choose. I got the goat with rice and maduros. The maduros hit the spot. I had to resist ordering empanadas too because my feasting eyes were bigger than my stomach. I was so full from my meal I took half home and didn't have room for the guava pastelitos I was eyeing for dessert. The colada was a perfect pick me up for after lunch and all my co-workers enjoyed it when I brought some. So definitely a good value for lunch or for your afternoon coffee. They also do breakfast foods too in the morning but I never gone there except for lunch.

Great little hidden gem right on 41 in Lutz. Elizabeth & Stephanie are 2 of the nicest people you…read morewill ever meet! They have a variety of delicious Spanish cuisine. Spicy beef over rice is my fav. They also have pulled pork, chicken, lamb, black beans and the rest of the traditional dishes. Their empanadas are very good as well as their pressed breakfast sandwiches. It's all very tasty! Prices are reasonable and the portions are generous. They also carry traditional Spanish groceries & fresh produce. Do yourself a favor & try The Latin Spot. You'll be happy!

While in the area we were looking for food that we can't get in our area and this location came up…read moreso we decided to check them out and were glad we did! We were surprised to see that it was a food truck but that was not an issue. We ordered the salchipapa urbano, which is crispy crinkle fries covered with cheese, sausage, steak, chicken, bacon crumbles, corn and pink sauce. We waited about 10-15 minutes and it was 100% worth the trip and the wait. It was fresh and delicious! We would absolutely go out of our way to go here again and would suggest you give them a try too! They have plenty of other options and we can't wait to try more of them!

One of the best food trucks in the Tampa bay area. My first time trying since he moves to riverview…read moreand im so happy I did. He has great empanadas but his winning dishes were the cuban sandwich and the salchi papa. I will definitely visit again to eat this amazing food.

This is because of the man with the glasses not the lady. The lady was really sweet. I don't want…read moreto give bad reviews. But some people are just out of control. Rude and disrespectful. Demanding my phone number in so many words in a tone that is unacceptable when dealing with the public. I had to tell him no three times. He was trying to convince me to give him my phone number so he can prove the transaction is legit? I politely declined 3 times. The man was huffing and puffing, Like an angry bull who didn't get his way. If it wasn't for the lady stepping in and saying it's okay, who knows where the situation would have went. I hope that he changes his ways and deals with whatever he needs too. When I returned to get my food he handed to me my food without saying a word. As I walked off he speaks out, have a good day. I was convinced that he was going to take it to a different level if I would respond negatively. So I just walked off. I knew that I needed to do a review in hopes that something would change here. I was willing to let it go. But when he didn't say thank you for coming or anything. I knew for a fact that this man is just not someone at this present time that should be dealing with the public. He needs to be retrained. I really hope he doesn't sink the business because the lady is really sweet.

Amazing food, great service, kids and pet friendly. Food are fresh and the wait time is short.read more

From the owner: Our balanced recipe make us different from Other similar…read morebusiness, come and try it yourself.

Today I stopped into box of Cubans for the first time. I was born and raised here in Tampa and I am…read morealways looking for an authentic Cuban sandwich. Immediately as I walked through the door, I was greeted by a lovely young man behind the counter. He asked me if I have been here before and I told him it was my first visit. He took the time to go over the menu and explain in detail what they offer and some of their latest creations. It was a wonderful start to my first visit. After his recommendations I decided on the classic Cuban sandwich and the beef and cheese empanada. Hands down one of the top 10 Cuban sandwiches I've had in quite some time. Especially in the new Tampa area. The Cuban sandwich was absolutely delicious. Pressed perfectly with amazing quality ingredients inside. The beef and cheese empanada was equally delicious. If you are in the area and looking for authentic Cuban food, done, right I highly recommend giving them a visit. I will definitely be back and this will be a regular staple for me. Looking forward to trying many of their other dishes. Now that I know I have a solid Cuban sandwich place in my neighborhood!

Box of Cubans 17512 Dona Michelle Dr…read moreTampa, FL 33647 @therealboxofcubans Delicious Cuban Food and Cafe. This place is your Go To Place for Fast Food Cuban Cuisine and Cuban Coffee delights.. Great place to eat with your Family and I Friends. Don't miss out on this place. Go and visit them and find out why this place is getting very popular with locals. You can Order Online or do Uber/ Door Dash.

I hadn't been there in like 20 years but it was just like yesterday. The food was just as good as I…read moreremember it and I was so happy to be able to enjoy it again. The flavors the service the atmosphere was all the same as I remember it being. I am so happy to see some of the best things still around to enjoy!

Pepos Cuban food is such a great little spot, especially when you need a quick, reliable dinner for…read morethe family and don't feel like cooking. It's super convenient to just drop in, grab what you need, and be out the door... easy, fast, and always hits the spot. And if you know, you know... you can even order a fresh made-to-order palomilla steak sandwich (I'm calling it the secret menu). It's so good and honestly worth the stop just for that. Perfect for takeout nights when you want something comforting, flavorful, and way better than the usual last-minute options. Definitely a repeat place for us.

Absolutely love their chicken on the bone! They have a lunch buffet that you can choose your meat…read moreand sides from, that is changed daily. They also have many fresh made pastries to choose from. The shop is smaller with limited seating but it is kept very clean. There are also a few tables and chair outside. The staff is friendly and happy to help.

Still a wonderful Latin cafe and bakery. Came here bc it had been a while and I wanted to pick up…read morea quick lunch for my husband. I ordered the pernil(roast pork) with rice and gandules and sweet plantains. I also ordered a stuffed potato ball and croquetas and a loaf of pan de sabao bread. All were so good. Everyone is very nice here and they speak English and Spanish. They have beautiful cakes, cookies, crossaints, mallorcas here as well. There is a menu with hot food like other entrees such as Chicken, meatballs, pork chops, rice, and sancocho, and sandwiches. This place is clean and cute and parking right in front. Great local family business! Check them out!

Good food! small place. Had just what I wanted on a quick trip around town. Highly recommend this…read morelittle eat in diner!

Located in a plaza this Cuban restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. The space is small and the…read morefood is ok. We got breakfast and it was tasty with the cafe con leche which was wonderful!!!