We were in the Orlando area this weekend and decided to finally try this place. So glad we did. The food was so flavorful, not too salty not too bland, it was just right. The customer service was great. Our waitress Iliany was so helpful, and made great recommendations. And not to mention her attitude was great during our visit here, she definitely made our first time here very memorable. Also, the portions are a really good size too. read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Grilled chicken, sweet plantains, and arroz con gandules, fried egg - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The flavor of the food here pleases my wife and her Cuban family. That is probably the most important fact. The service is always top notch. We really have a great experience every time we come. The restaurant itself is a bit eclectic. It could definitely use some sprucing up and it could use some focus. Is this a bar? Is this a school cafeteria? Is this a table at Abuela's house? Is this a live music venue? It's a bit of all of those things and could use some fixing up and direction. However the meal will be great and they have other Caribbean and Hispanic options than just pure Cuban food. read more

$2.25 for a cortadito yes please ! Our cafe con leche was delicious and tasted just right

Great authentic Cuban food! The portions were generous, and everything was packed with flavor. The pork shoulder was tender and perfectly seasoned, and the beans were just as delicious and well-prepared. We also tried the tres leches for dessert, and it was absolutely amazing -- moist, rich, and not overly sweet. On top of that, the service was excellent and very welcoming. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to! read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Roasted pork shoulder plate with white rice, black beans, and plantains - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

It's a spacious location. Parking was easy. I was seated right away. Waitress was very polite and attentive. I was seated on a the booth. You can eat in or order to go from the food bar ready to go. The sangria was good. I ordered the Churrasco, medium. The food came out pretty fast and cooked as ordered. The portion was generous, enough to have left overs for dinner. It was after my food came out that I noticed they have a fly issue on the booths closer to the restrooms. I hope that's addressed soon. The food is good but be sure to ask for a table and not a booth to avoid that issue. The food gets 4 stars. The overall experience (with flies) is 3. read more

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The food! The food is great, my dad and I travel alot together for work and stumbling across Abdele at this restaurant was great. Her hospitality and imagine the rest of the staff being the same. This a good stop! Must eat here if you're in orlando. read more

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Not very busy, quick service, authentic cuban food and one of the best sandwiches I've had. Mojito was perfectly balanced and not too sweet. The guayaba (guava) pastry was warm, crispy, and delicious. Highly recommend and will be coming back. Decorations and wood furniture created nice vibes read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Cuban sandwich topped with ham croquetas and sweet plantains on the side - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Huge portions, great price and authentic Cuban cuisine! You can dine in or do the food by the pound to go. The chicken is always so flavorful. Their black beans are made perfectly. But the real MVP is their palomilla steak! It's a thin skirt steak with onions and so perfectly made. I always have leftovers and they are just as good the next day! Save room for dessert their flan and tres leches are worth it too! read more

Went in with family for a late lunch. The place is nice, comfortable and clean. We had excellent service. The food was wonderful, authentic, tasty and good portions for the money. Wonderful coffee, and Batidos! read more

Had a late brunch with my adult kid here and they never disappoint. The place is a vibe of old ranching life with lots of Cuban decor. Service was pleasant. Food was hot and delicious! My kid enjoyed his sandwich and I loved my breakfast the Cuban bread dipped in the cafe con leche.... Chefs kiss! read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Cafe con leche - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Love the food, the service is good and the ambiance is good. The beef patties are amazing and the cheese pastry is amazing and the coffee is the best! Cuban coffee with steamed milk. read more

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My wife and I love this spot. She's Cuban so she's very picky with Cuban food but this hits the spot every time. My favorite is the guanabana (soursop) smoothie made with water. It is so refreshing and healthy. We've tried their entrees and they are great every time. I always get the lechon and it's very flavorful. My wife's favorite is the vaca frita.. Super good place! If you're looking for some authentic Cuban food in Orlando this is your spot. read more

Food - authentic Cuban cooking. Excellent flavors. Great selections including pork, steak and chicken meals and of course Cuban sandwiches. Large portions, traditional Latin drinks. The food was amazing. We tried the ham croquettes, chicharrones, and sliced pork with rice and beans and yuca. Everything was delicious Service- polite, friendly, professional. Helpful in recommending customer favorites Ambience -family style, tables and booths, bar service and entertainment area. This is a great spot for dates, business meetings and family dinners. read more

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Come here occasionally, never had an issue until recently. After our meal we got a red velvet cream cookie dessert, and after three bites or so we saw A GROWING NET OF MOLD INSIDE. This cookie must have been sitting in the counter for at least three weeks and who knows how much longer for this to have formed. It was an actual mesh of mold in the entire hollow of the cookie. Moldy forest green in color. read more

Our team eats here each time we travel into Orlando. The food is consistently very good, there are a lot of options, pricing is reasonable, and the staff are outstanding. This is an excellent place for lunch as a group as everyone can find something that fits their palette. read more

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I had hopes that I finally found an authentic cuban cafe in Orlando but was sadly disappointed! I ordered a classic Cuban sandwich and it was mediocre. The bread was a little stale and lacked a good ratio of pickles/mustard/meat. The coffee was okay- again for a cuban restaurant you expect them to have the best cafe con leche but that was not the case here. read more

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Have been before never again. server did not speak enough english to clarify menu item sides. menu white rice(with black or red beans) Yellow rice with vegetables. she said it was white rice, then red or black beans were seperate sides. asked another server to clarify, ignored me. chairs wood with no padding so very uncomfortable. server did not refill water nor check again with table. prices have gone up considerably especially since food sits on a bar and they scoop up from there, not freshly made. bathrooms smelled horrible. dirty. will not return. read more

*BEWARE OF THEIR ONLINE MENU PRICES* I stopped in for a Cuban sandwich after seeing it recommended on Yelp for $8.99. They rung it up, however, for $12.99. When I said that wasn't the price I saw advertised on their online menu, the manager said it was incorrectly priced in Yelp but didn't make any attempt to amend the price difference. read more

I would like to start off by saying I love Cuban food. I've had a few different things from this spot I've liked however I tried a certain rice that had tooo much flavor. Felt like I was eating seasoning read more

First time trying this restaurant I ordered via phone from the menu online. The menu and pricing online differs from the menu in person. When I came to pick up, I was greeted immediately from the restaurant side. Love that. She told me pickup orders are in the bakery area. Cool. I walk over and the clerk is checking out an order. After she is done, I am apparently invisible. Another lady behind the counter keeps looking back at me, no verbal acknowledgment but she is handling orders. A guy comes in after me and the clerk sees him, picks up his order checks out and leaves. I walk up closer to the clerk. I'm still invisible to the clerk. She takes a phone call. I'm about to roast this clerk out & the other lady behind the counter finally asks me how she can help me. Whatever I ordered from the online Yelp menu didn't translate to the order they put in. Also, they got my name wrong for the order. I won't patronize this business. Not that they care. *Kanye Shrug* 2 stars because the food was flavorful. Bakery/pickup service 0 stars. read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Grilled Palomilla Steak Plate (allegedly) - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We veered here to get a quick bite of food. Signs for special of the day and food advertised prices seemed reasonable. There's a cafeteria style of pre-made food in the front of the restaurant. I think they knew we weren't into actually dining in and the one server seemed busy so she offered for us to take it in to go containers and pick a table on the other end of the restaurant where their cafe was, if we wanted. I would think it's for only the pre-made food from the front though. I chose the arroz con gandules, ropa vieja, and yuca on the side. The portions are enough for two people. I shared it with my son and still came out full and had left over ropa vieja and yuca thats how much they serve. I felt the food could have used a tad less salt but this is me and my preference. The rice was good but it did feel heavy. I will say the Yuca and mojo they topped on it was yummy. When it comes to latin food though I am a big stickler. It's the food I grew up on and being Cuban myself my expectations are probably to high so unfortunately I will have to say the food just didn't make the cut for me, it was just an a ok type pass. read more

I've been here once before but forgot how good the food is :0 I'm pretty sure I got the roasted pork shoulder and my bf got the shredded beef with onions, and both were so amazing ! My pork was super tender and perfectly seasoned so the pork flavor was the center of the dish. The plantains were also a good texture and not too sweet. And you can't go wrong with black beans and rice. As for the beef, I actually preferred this since I enjoyed the onion and beef flavor mixed and it was a little less oily than mine which is no biggie since that's how it's meant to be I think The beef was dry but moist if that makes sense? Like it doesn't make me feel oily but it is still tender and delicious and peppery The portions are also huge for the price so you can get 2 meals if you save some :) Definitely recommend if you're craving some meat and rice! read more

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I love this place for brunch or snacks. The bakery side has amazing pasties perfect for brunch and delicious coffee. The empanada de carne, quesitos, and croquetas are delish. Don't forget to ask for the green dipping sauce for your croquetas. Oh and I can't forget to mention that the ladies that work the bakery side are ALWAYS so kind and patient; and they're always cleaning. The place, even the bathrooms have always been clean when we've been there. read more

I love so many things about this Cafe. The first thing I can say is they greet you so courteously with such joy. Then they have a live band in there which gets you in the mood. You can either dine inside or outside on the patio. They also have Togo dinners as well. Now let's go to the entrees because it was so much to choose from. They had over 25 items to choose from to eat and then they have a whole dessert department. The prices are pretty reasonable for the great taste of food. They located in a plaza with many other places to browse on and a bank to get money to pay for such a delicious meal. They maintained fresh food constantly as I was observing the area. I will return again do to the great hospitality that I received from the whole restaurant which is a great feeling. Now they also have bilingual staff as well. read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Peas and Roasted Pork Shoulder Plate - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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The food was not hot and it was too old The steak was not good , the moros was cool and the yuca was cool at first but once it was hot, it was good ... I would not recommend this place at all read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Steak and moros - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Yesterday my family and I stopped in for dinner. We were not asked if it was for dine in or carry out. Not surprised as NO ONE speaks English. All food packed in Styrofoam containers. When we attempted to sit down to eat we were informed we had to sit on the right side of establishment and given plastic utensils. There is NO A/C on the right side of the establishment. There is in fact A/C on the left restaurant side. Food was mediocre. Not worth $45. for two dinner portions. There is clear and visible algae and mold on the corners of the medal for trays in the buffet. Didn't see it until after we paid. Disgusting and disappointing. 1 out of 10 would not recommend. read more

I am positive that everyone who gave five stars to this knock off joint, never really ate or lived in South Florida! I don't know where to start. Other than the food is about as tasteless in for as busy as they look, they prepare the food in advance and it comes out cold. I'm just thoroughly disgusted that we came here with nine people and the service was miserable because they served everything out of order in Oh... By the way BEWARE if you use the bathroom here!!! You better make sure to bring gloves and your own Clorox. I don't forget the nose clamps!!! It literally smells like a port-o-potty! There were so many things wrong here. I just listed them all in the pictures. I can't wait to get out of this place because - I feel I was robbed and forced to pay for the most disgusting meal of our lives - time to literally barf I didn't even take the time to argue or send anything back other than the empanadas, which were painfully apparent because we didn't even eat them and I was able to twist them in front of the waitress.... Just as I was about to leave, they were asking me if I wanted those mariquitas and I said Iim spanish please take them to the owners and ask them to eat them! Suddenly, she took them off the bill too. So in any language, this was a freaking Epic Fail!!! read more

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Old school strip mall Cafe. Chairs a bit uncomfortable but I have a tender butt. Lol. The servers that greated me seemed to have only a working English vocabulary but were friendly and took my order with a smile. I ordered the broiled steak and shrimp with black beans n rice with a side of sweet plantains. This place was recommended by the hotel receptionist. They have seating outside as well. It has a comfortable neighborhood takeout kinda vibe with Cuban music playing. I very much enjoyed the food. The steak was a little over cooked but flavorful. Recommend ordering down. That is, if you like medium rare, order rare. :) overall I enjoyed myself. read more

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Solo dining waiting for car repair....great food (breakfast sandwich..delicious quesito) friendly servers and nice ambiance with a little live music on a Sunday. NICE!! read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Steak Sandwich, plantains - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Food is good and service is ok. Nice setup. They have a bakery as well good quality. Usually not too busy.

the place was really nice from decor to how the food and bakery items are shown to you already. the servers were nice though i do wish they and the restaurant menus would properly include items in their description. i got congris which was great but came with pork. my friend who is vegetarian (for personal and religious reasons) also got congris and ate pork not knowing what it was. it was only until i ate it and recognized it that i warned her. it was pretty upsetting and could be dangerous in other situations like if it came to allergies. besides that, the food was really good and serving sizes were huge. we did have a really nice time with the group but please definitely update the menu and make sure to warn customers on what their orders contain. read more

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This place has great food and service. Authentic Cuban cuisine at a reasonable price.

I ordered old Cuban Cafe based on reviews wanting something different. I opted for the original Cuban sandwich, empanadas, the chocolate tres leches, and the flan. Excited to try everything I was completely taken aback to see the desserts I was provided were not fresh, and are produced a week in advabcs. I do not order food expecting that it isn't made the day of. The empanadas were completely dry and without flavor, they do not appear to be fresh and were stale as if they had been sitting under a heat lamp all day. These a far cry from anything I've experienced at other Cuban spots in Orlando. I didn't try the desserts as they were not made fresh, the onky edible item was the cuban sandwich which was dry and over cooked. I Would not order take out again. You may get a different experience eating inside, but the whole experience left a lot to be desired and I Def would not recommend. There are so many flavorful tours to Cuba throughout the city coming here would be a disservice to your taste buds read more

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I had lunch there yesterday. I was there with a friend during lunchtime. We were their only customers . Very highly priced for such small portions. Food has always been bland. It's no wonder no one goes there anymore. Look for this place to close soon. read more

I've come here several times before and never had an issue. Now, I asked for extra pork because I was not getting a side and they want to overfill the plate with starches and not enough protein. She stated I would have to pay $10 extra for more protein. This is ridiculous and exactly why I will not return. Plus my son only eats white rice, so they were refusing to give me a small side container like I've had before. Poor customer service, especially if I'm paying for it. Just got charged $17 for a small dinner. I will go to MI Bandera on Oakridge next time. Starch is in 3/4 of the plate and protein is in 1/4 of the plate. That's because starches are cheaper, so they sicker us into paying a lot of money that's not worth it. I will not return. read more

Was craving some Cuban on the east side of town. Very large interior, was not expecting that. Apparently there were lunch specials but the server wasn't clear on what they were. Ordered the vaca frita and a coffee. The coffee was perfect temperature and perfectly sweetened. The vaca frita platter came with Maduras and rice and beans. Very large portion of rice, beans had a hint of sweetness. Vaca frita was a bit disappointing. The consistency was more like ropa vieja or mojo pork. It was very soft, prefer vaca frita fried and crispy. Server only spoke Spanish, we spoke Spanish but even after my husband started speaking in English, server continued in Spanish. read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Interior - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

A few years back, the restaurant was filled with people and served fresh food. However, the last few times I attended, yesterday being the last, the food has been lukewarm/cold, rice hard, tostones not crispy and not fresh. We were the only people in the dining area. The restaurant was completely empty. The prices were double then what they were before. A fried fish is now $45. The food is too expensive what what it is and the quality is no longer there. In addition, we sat in the dining area but were given food from the lunchenera buffet-style that had been sitting there. Lastly, we saw a 6 legged insect that rhymes wich coach walking on the floor in the main dining area. We will be going somewhere else next time. Sorry. read more

Great place for catering Authentic homestyle Cuban Food. Would recommend if you're hosting a party and looking for delicious food your guests will love. read more

Not good. Went 2 years ago was amazing and wanted to bring our kids to it. Service slow. Prices way too high for what you get. We love Cuban food and go to south fl every other month to visit family so eat lots of it. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

We were in the mood for something different so we headed over to Cuban Cafe for dinner. Having been here before, we knew the portions were quite large. Two of us couldn't decide between the Royal Rice and the Cuban, so why not share? The Cuban is a pretty decent sized sandwich with ham, pork, cheese, pickles, and mustard. The Deluxe version adds lettuce and tomatoes. The cuban bread was fresh and crispy. The Royal Rice was humongous! It was covered with a layer of cheese and inside was moist delicious rice with chicken and veggies. It was a little hard to scoop out with the cheese, but wow, what a yummy dish. The breaded steak sandwich (Bistec Empanizado) was OK. It was a thin slice of steak breaded with some toppings. It wasn't knock your socks off good, but it did the job. I got the fries instead of the plantains as I'm just not a fan of those things. I recommend getting their garlic sauce for dipping fries, sandwiches, fingers, etc. into. That stuff is off the hook good. On previous visits, we got the tripletta sandwich, chori pan sandwich, and one of the breaded chicken platters which was also quite large. It's a good choice for a decent meal at a different price. Nothing is overly seasoned or spicy (at least from what we ordered), but it's good and voluminous. read more

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