Happy hour at its finest. Stopped in on a Friday afternoon for happy hour. What a delight. The food…read moreand service is amazing. Not only are they attentive, the owner came and checked on us twice. The drinks were delicious and made fresh right in front of us and not premade. The appetizers were authentic and delicious. One of my new favorite spots!

Will return. Many…read moreblack and white photos on the walls are beautiful and interesting. Girls in the bathroom walls are provocatively enchanting. 1958 was the last year that the Cubans existed as a whole on the island. Since then, one million plus hit the roads around the world for a new home. This owner came to US. The stems look nice but are rather thick. Good service with delicious food: Empanada with spinach & cheese Marquitas con Guacamole Croquetas de la Casa Cod sandwich Guajiro - pork All three are great, except the sandwich is tasteless. No hooks under the bar counter. The only handicap is the regular high ceiling. The two men band plays before we left for our opera. Next time Will return. Many black and white photos on the walls are beautiful and interesting. Girls in the bathroom walls are provocatively enchanting. 1958 was the last year that the Cubans existed as a whole on the island. Since then, one million plus hit the roads around the world for a new home. This owner came to US. The stems look nice but are rather thick. Good service with delicious food: Empanada with spinach & cheese Marquitas con Guacamole Croquetas de la Casa Cod sandwich Guajiro - pork All three are great, except the sandwich is tasteless. Using cigar box for bill is cool: The Library in St. Pete uses book No hooks under the bar counter. The only handicap is the regular high ceiling. The two men band plays before we left for our opera. Next time

A great place when in Sarasota to visit. Sit outside or on the indoor patio and watch the world go…read moreby. It's a bit pricey, but the food is solid and it's a good experience. The sangria is great and some dishes are tasty! We did the Chicken & Rice along with the Roasted Pork Shoulder. Overall it's a strong must do when in Sarasota.

Locals were trying to tell me this place is overhyped but I think it's hyped for a good reason…read more The food here was SO good. As a Cuban from the Miami area, this is good Cuban food. And the portions are HUGE. We had a reservation which was well used as it was pretty packed. We sat inside. It was pretty warm inside, though, from the heat so just be prepared for that. We got a pitcher of sangria and they make it right beside the table. It was SO good. Wow. Each person got about 1/4 a loaf of warm bread. They did say it was cuban bread but it wasn't really. But hey the bread was good. We got their famous salad to try (one side order for 2 people to split and one person got it as their entree) and it was very good. They also make that table side. For our meals, we got the lechón, salad, and fish. The portions were HUGE. So much pork. It came with great tasing yucca, beans, and plantains too. For desert, we got the guava pastry and the natilla. The guava pastry was actually kind of amazing. Warm and so so good. The natilla was good but it was closer to a crème brûlée. It was still good, though. I'm excited to go to another (closer) location of theirs again. It was really such good food. We were also able to take our leftovers with us since they gave us so much food. The lechón plate is definitely splittable.

downtown has been a longstanding favorite of mine when it comes to dining out. The experience they…read moreprovide is truly exceptional. While I have awarded a 4-star rating for both the food and atmosphere, I must mention that there has been minimal evolution over the years. The short ribs remain a standout dish and the drinks never disappoint. However, having frequented the establishment for over 3.5 years, the predictability of the menu and lack of surprises have become evident. That being said, I did try the tiger shrimp flatbread during my last visit, which was a delightful special. Consistency is definitely a strong suit here, but I believe a touch of innovation wouldn't hurt, especially considering the kitchen's capabilities. Some seasonal menu variations or bolder flavor profiles would add a welcomed element

What an amazing birthday dinner! Travis was wonderful, and made my night so special!…read more Thank you so much, Travis! :)

Stopped in to pick up a few Cuban sandwiches for the guys at lunch. After pulling it up on Yelp, I…read moredecided this was the place to go. Once I came thru the door I was immediately greeted. I placed a to go order and had a drink at the bar while waiting. Received the food and they were very good Cuban sandwiches. Forgot to take a pic. Would recommend stopping in if you haven't already.

We came to Rincon Cubano in Sarasota for breakfast and had a great experience. I ordered the $8.49…read moreplate with Cuban toast, two eggs, and bacon, and you really can't beat that price. Everything came out fresh and tasty. I also tried a Cuban tamale and some guava and cheese pastelitos, still warm from the oven, and they were delicious. The restaurant is clean, and the staff is very attentive and friendly. What stands out the most are the prices--very reasonable for the quality of food you get. I love finding places from my country that bring me back home through the flavors. I will definitely come back again.

After a relaxing day at Siesta Key beach, we stopped at The Cottage for lunch. I cannot say enough…read moregreat things about this restaurant. It's got a relaxing beach vibe with outside seating and a nice patio in the back with enough shade. I could tell that they host nightly entertainment here with a small stage. For lunch, I ordered the lobster maki roll. I'm not a big sushi fan, but I was intrigued. This lobster roll was one of the best sushi rolls I've had in a long time. Also ordered include the blackened grouper sandwich, billionaire burger, and tempura shrimp appetizer. Our group loved every entree. The cocktails were also refreshing. I really loved my jalapeño watermelon margarita. Our server was wonderful - very friendly and quick service. Definitely an enjoyable lunch or dinner spot!

We booked this place via OpenTable since it received great reviews. We ended up parking next door…read moresince parking was a bit hard to navigate. The parking place had ample parking where you needed a mobile app to pay for your parking. There was a larger souvenir store there if you needed to kill time before your seating. Once it was our time for our dinner reservations, we were greeted and seated at our table. Our waitress was a bit sarcastic or had a witty comments that didn't sit well with my kids. When ordering our foods, the kids asked what type of drinks they had since it was not listed on the menu. She said Coke but didn't elaborate that they had Coke products. Since she said Coke so fast our daughter didn't hear the response and asked her the question again where she just said that's a great question and ignored her and moved on. Food wise - we had the Peruvian ceviche, Peruvian chicken, I think I had a special grouper dish. The food was good. We were able to eat everything and the kids enjoyed their kids burger meals. Outside of the waitress comments, the place placed nice modern music to listen to and had the basketballs games playing on the tv at the bar.

Food and services! Really nice people all staff friendly! Interesting place to meet for Dinner and…read morelate lunch! I will give 5 Star

jR's Old Packinghouse is a decades old mainstay with a "old Florida" feel in Sarasota, Florida. I…read moredropped in after trying to find a local sit-down restaurant for lunch for a party of four on an early Saturday afternoon. The down home digs were homey and inviting and we chose to eat outside in the covered patio out front. The menu is interesting and varied; I'd state some of the food is county-style and some has a Cuban flair. My shrimp entree, which I chose to have, accompanied by rice and beans was very good. My daughter selected the chicken fingers and the portion was hearty and she devoured it. JR's has a special brunch menu and live music regularly so check out their website for information. Check this place out if you like charming-go frills places with great food.

Yet another hidden gem, tucked in a strip on Webber. 'Mom and pop, small friendly Peruvian…read morerestaurant with a variety of mouth watering selections. I chose an entree with flank steak and pasta ; tender meat and wonderful flavors. My server ('owners. daughter is my woman' so I help out) even split my meal into 1/2 eat there and 1/2 take home very accommodating. I can't wait to go back !

I had their ceviche and when it came out, the portion is enormous. But the quality was…read moredisappointing. The fish was chewy. That's no bueno in my book, especially with a ceviche place

Amazing authentic Cuban food! Great service and one of the owners, Luis is incredibly inviting and…read morefriendly. I highly recommend this place.

Best Cuban sandwich hands down! The owner is very nice, gave us some croquette to try and they were…read moredelicious as well. Good coffee. This place is in the Mobil gas station. We will try the pizza next.