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    Paradise Cuban Restaurant

    3.6 (261 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Cuban cafe
    Mary K.

    Chaotic in the morning but really tasty food. The ambience is ok Outdoors nice but it's hot when it's hot out there. Fresh oj is fresh squeezed but not cheap. But very delicious. Loved the Cuban bread and home fries. But honestly this was nothing special beyond the Cuban cafe Would def go back but not expecting anything more than a good breakfast in a mediocre location. We had a basic breakfast with Cuban toast -- delicious-- and Cuban coffee here.

    Cuban coffee - cordadito
    Josh B.

    Delicious food and coffee. Great service. Went here a few times while staying at a hotel nearby! Highly recommend. Great outdoor patio to enjoy your food and drink.

    Breakfast Burrito, Grits, Hashbrown, Smoothies & Caffe!
    Cathy W.

    On our return trip from Key West Tripadvisor let us hear for Cuban cuisine and we were not disappointed. Ample parking, a warm greeting and outstanding breakfast burritos, smoothies, and the perfect bowl of grits. Many wonderful choices for breakfast and lunch and everyone here has a smile on their face. Our server, Jeidy, checked on a several times, & made sure we had everything we needed for a delicious meal, including hot sauce. We highly recommend just a Paradise Cuban Restaurant!

    Lovely patio!
    Ashley W.

    This place is amazing!! We road our bikes to Paradise several times during our visit to Marathon. Hayley's homemade bread comes out hot and fresh. Absolutely authentic Cuban coffee! The home potatoes are where it's at. And the proof is all the sweet and friendly Cuban grandmas who start their day, every morning on the patio. Oh! And don't miss the homemade ham and cheese empanadas. (My mouth is watering, remembering them.) The staff was so friendly and engaging - clearly proud of their incredible food. Well done, Paradise!

    We had breakfast lunch and dinner there and it was amazing! Restaurant was local like, clean and the staff was very friendly! A must stop on your way to Key West or while youre in Marathon!!

    Cuban breakfast
    Scott D.

    Breakfast was wonderful. Sitting outside we got serenaded by birds. Mom and pop place. Richelle loved her Cuban Breakfast and dad loved his Cuban omelette. Both said the bread was fantastic, and the Cuban coffee was what they need to start their day. I had a Cuban frappe. Make sure to check out the tables inside, they have helpful translations between Cuban, Spanish and English. Two of my favorites: An older man who likes younger women, and they are not very good in bed.

    My pork sandwich
    Angela S.

    Thank you to our friend Todd, who visits marathon often, for recommending this place. I had the pork sandwich and my friends had the cubano. These sandwiches are gigantic and so flavorful. The service was fast and everything was steaming hot. We all had fresh juice that was a perfect compliment. We are already planning to come back for breakfast tomorrow.

    Authentic Cuban coffee!
    Azurely K.

    Best service and the most amazing Cuban coffee and sandwich! We stayed at the tranquilly bay resort and walked over! It's a must if you are in the area!

    Cortadito was the best I have ever had!

    We had breakfast and everything was amazing from the food to the service! Will definitely be back!

    Flancake Vanilla
    Jules C.

    The Guarapo Has The Signature Sugar Cane Taste, And The Perfect Amount Of Sweetness. The Flancake Vanilla Is Absolutely Delicious. The Ensalada Fría Was Very Unique To Say The Least. Ensalada Fría Is Normaly A Bit More Sweet And Savory. But This Place's Ensalada Fría Is Sweet And Garlicky. But The Employees Are Super Nice. And The Ambiance Of The Restaurant Was Nice And Very Welcoming.

    Cuban is huge

    If driving to Key West or back, this is a must stop. Has the most authentic Cuban sandwich in the Keys (real hot pork shoulder) did not skimp, fresh Cuban bread, melted Swiss cheese, and pressed. The beef empanadas did not disappoint either; they are as close to what grandma used to make...

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    Sweet service and delicious cafe con leche. Their empanadas make for a great snack if you are in a hurry, but they have a vast menu.

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    Very nice inside, great smoothies and food. We had the Cuban and pork as well as the yellowtail fish and highly recommend

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    The staff are super friendly and the food is great, and a very cute little restaurant, the also make the best juice.

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    The cuban sandwich is i was driving back w mom from key west. We shared the cuban sandwich and fries. Get it!

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    11 months ago

    Cuban sandwiches tasted like perfume or soap. We ordered 8 and they all tasted terrible.

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    5 months ago

    awesome food and service. nice atmosphere, best for a quick bite. the outside patio is super

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    Only had the Cuban coffee which was superb and highly recommended. Didn't get a chance to try any of the food.

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    Empanadas were amazing. Great taste and very reasonably priced. The workers are super friendly.

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    If you're traveling to or through Marathon, Florida, do yourself a favor and stop at LJ's Café for…read morebreakfast or lunch. This family-owned gem was one of the highlights of our trip! My husband ordered the ham, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich, and it was absolutely amazing. We split it but the first thing we noticed it was huge. The sandwich was served on Cuban bread that they bake fresh themselves, and it was some of the best bread I've ever had; light, flaky, perfectly golden brown, and incredibly fresh. Every ingredient tasted fresh and homemade, including real eggs cooked to order, not the processed "fake" eggs you find in so many places. Be sure to save room for one of their homemade pastries. Like the bread, everything is baked in-house, and you can taste the care that goes into every bite. The coffee was equally impressive; rich, smooth, and full of flavor. It paired perfectly with breakfast and kept me coming back for more. What really sets LJ's Café apart, though, is the atmosphere. This is a true mom-and-pop establishment where family and friends work together. From the moment you walk into the small storefront, you're welcomed like family. The service is warm, genuine, and makes you feel right at home. And here's an added bonus for Florida travelers: the air conditioning is fantastic! After visiting several places in Marathon, we definitely appreciated being able to enjoy our meal in a cool, comfortable environment. I can't rave enough about this wonderful spot. If you're passing through Marathon, make sure your schedule allows for breakfast or lunch because those are the only hours they're open. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

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    Sausage, Egg, & Cheese breakfast sandwich
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    Herbie's Bar and Chowder House

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    our bartender, Mallory, was amazing. care of accommodating…read more we loved the restaurant! great wings!

    Herbie's Bar & Chowder House in Marathon has been operating under that name since 1963, with roots…read moregoing back to the 1940s as Maggie's Chowder House and later Fishnet's. It's legitimately one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in the Florida Keys, which gives it a lot of built-in credibility before you even sit down. Walking up to it, you feel that history. The exterior, the gravel lot, the signage--it's pure roadside Keys. Inside, it leans into that "local bar meets tourist stop" vibe: long wooden bar, TVs, stickers everywhere, taps lined up. Then you open the menu and it pivots in every direction--New England chowder house, BBQ joint, burger shack, seafood spot. It's not clear what it wants to be, and that lack of focus carries straight through to the food. We started with both chowders. The clam chowder looks right at first glance, but the texture tells you everything--thick, almost gluey, clearly roux-heavy. The flavor leans aggressively fatty, closer to margarine than butter, with very little clam presence. No briny backbone, no pepper, no lift. We ended up dumping in black pepper and hot sauce just to make it remotely acceptable--but even then, that heavy fat note kept pushing through. Nothing about it reads as New England. The conch chowder fares a bit better. You can actually see a decent amount of conch, and there's a peppery edge that helps. But the broth is thin and lacks the chunky, stewed tomato depth you expect from a proper Keys-style conch chowder. After having it done right earlier at Key Largo Fisheries, the difference was obvious. Then there are the Texas Twinkies--and the photo really says it all. On paper, this should work: jalapeños wrapped in bacon, stuffed with brisket, pulled pork, cheeses, and sauce. In execution, it's just too much. Too much cream cheese, too many competing sauces, meats chopped into a soft, indistinct filling. It collapses into a heavy, muddy bite that feels more overwhelming than satisfying. Looking back at the menu, the simpler move--burger, ribs, even wings--probably would have been the right call. Instead, we ordered straight into the identity crisis. And that theory held up. We went back and grabbed a burger later--cooked a proper medium rare, with well-done, crispy fries--and it was easily the best thing we had from them. I wanted to like Herbie's. There's history, personality, and clearly a loyal following. But between the confused concept and uneven execution, the move here is simple: stick to the basics.

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    Screened porch area. Two inside rooms also.
    Screened porch area. Two inside rooms also.
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