Visiting a friend and he got a reservation for Cuba 1958. We were quickly greeted by the friendly…read morestaff and seated. Dim and casual environment with a huge bar with drinks to choose from. We never had Cuban food before so took a bit to go through the menu. So much variety. Ended up ordering Masas de puerco which is fried pork chunks in a mojo sauce with grilled onions accompanied by Cuban rice and sweet plantains. By the time we had some wine and chatted the food was already coming out. Talk about a flavor bomb! Pork didn't even feel fried it was so tender and fall apart. Nice citrusy cumin taste with every bite. The plantains were sweet and soft while the Cuban rice was bold. All around great dinner and looking forward to come back to Cuba 1958!

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!

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.

Great Cuban food! Clean restaurant with friendly staff. Plenty of seating. We opted for the…read moreSaturday daily special of pulled pork. Choice of white or yellow rice, plantains or Cuban toast a black beans. DELICIOUS!!! My husband ordered a double Cuban coffee black and he said it was delicious and smooth. Looking forward to going back!

A beautiful lunch experience in every way. The open air interior is stunning, especially nice as it…read morewas a pretty 82 degree afternoon. Fun and friendly server (cute and smiling Gabby) who made our red sangria tableside. Great Cubano sandwiches, tapas (especially the scallops), and yellow rice. That bread and butter...say yes. And the Saint Armand's circle location is so classy. I want to buy the sangria pitcher but will use that as excuse to return next time!

We were not in the mood for a large meal, so stopped in at Columbia for their delicious gazpacho…read moresoup. A cup is $8.00; a bowl is $10.00. I had a bowl. After the soup is poured, there are add-ins: chopped tomatoes, onions, green peppers and cucumbers. There are also some , possibly made at Columbia, croutons. I had all of these added to my bowl. Before the soup was served, each diner gets a fresh loaf of warm bread. It's not a traditional meal, but it is filling and delicious.

I figured we would have a pleasant experience at Casa Tino based on the decent reviews. No chance…read more Upon entering an empty restaurant, we found only one other party at a table in the back, and were told that the table we wished to sit at was reserved. The server sat us at another table, next to a blaring music speaker, and when we attempted to move to another table away from the speaker, the server informed us that the other table was reserved. On a Sunday at 4:00 PM, the restaurant was practically empty. There was no request for drinks from the server, who went to the back and did not come out to ask what we would like to drink. We left.

We luckily could not get a table at a nearby popular seafood restaurant and blindly stumbled into…read morethis slice of culinary miracles, an authentic cooked-from-scratch chef's kitchen run by husband and wife wherein every single dish was a trip into another world of hearty fare with deeply layered flavors, with personable individual attentive service as if we were guests in someone's home, all in a cozy small place with an intimate ambiance that could sadly be far too easily overlooked in the back of this plaza but I hope does this family well for 100 years!!

I stopped by this place for a quick pickup, and let me just say...these were the biggest pupusas…read moreI've ever had. They were absolutely delicious. Thick, hearty, and packed with flavor, they're the kind of pupusas that make you pause after the first bite. Major shoutout for the ample amount of curtido, because they did not skimp like every other restaurant does. It's fresh, tangy, and perfect for the huge pupusas. Exactly how it should be. Period. I didn't get to dine in this time, so I can't speak to the service. There was a bit of wait to get them, but once I got my food, it was immediately clear why-everything tasted fresh and made to order. Totally worth the wait. On top of it all, the prices were extremely reasonable, especially considering the size and quality of the pupusas. You definitely get your money's worth. If you're in Bradenton and craving legit, filling pupusas, Maria's is a must-try!

My husband and I went to Maria's Pupusas and Tacos last night. We had not been there in a while,…read morebut were always pleased with our experience. He had the red enchiladas, I had two pupusas - garlic, and cheese and spinach. He could not finish the enchiladas - the portion was so large! He had rice and beans, too. ALL of the food was excellent, and we will most likely go again. Pleasant, friendly family place, and the prices are extremely reasonable. We were taken care of promptly, and both the waitresses were great!

Close to Sarasota airport, Mirna's may be my first stop for lunch on flying in!…read moreRoasted pork sandwich and braised chicken were both so flavorful and tender! I enjoyed trying yucca fries! Outdoor seating was very comfortable. Everyone who served us was very nice and quick to refill our water glasses. Bargain priced for ample portions, I look forward to trying many other dishes here.

Had a Friday hankering for Cuban cuisine and Mirna's came to the forefront. This is authentic and…read morevery flavorful. In addition, they offered 2 for 1 sangria's or margaritas. I remembered the black bean soup which was both rich and filling; Just as good this time as well. Also, I opted for the arroz con polo which was delicious and substantial for under $15. My wife ordered the ropa vieja - shredded beef with rice, peppers and cilantro plus 2 sides. Both entrees were approved (2 thumbs up) and no room for dessert. This venue is becoming a required stop for us when the in season traffic diminishes. Private parking lot with indoor and outdoor dining options.

Not much to tell either way. It was ok food…read more I would eat here again, in a group, less likely to go here by myself or with the wife.

Lovely little local place to get a decent Cuban sandwich. One sandwich is big enough to share! Very…read morecrumbly. Simple flavors. Classic sandwich. Also got a basket of fries - nicely fried and fresh tasting.

Great food and great service first time customer If I lived…read morecloser I'd be a regular Highly recommend if your hungry and in the area

Sandwiches was good and at an affordable price. My friend got the rice plate and he was…read moreunderwhelmed. The piece of chicken looked quite bland and dry. Prob just get the sandwich here. Stop by pregame for a good sandwich. But honestly It was kind of dry - I had to ask for some mayonnaise on the side.

Fantastic food. A must if you love authentic Spanish foods . The building itself is historic and…read more beautiful. We ordered the Valencia Paella and the Galician soup. Reminded me of my mothers cooking

I was in Tampa this past week for work and finally made it over to the Columbia Restaurant for…read morelunch on Friday. It was my first time ever stepping foot in the place, and honestly, I'm still buzzing from the experience. ​The Service was Next Level ​I have to give a massive shoutout to Tiffany and Bobby. They took care of me from start to finish and were just incredible. I had a mojito and the sangria and both drinks were spot on. You can tell when people actually enjoy what they do; they were so knowledgeable and went out of their way to make me feel at home. ​The Food (Holy Moly!) ​I stuck with the classics, and they did not disappoint: ​The 1905 Salad: I've heard people talk about this for years, and now I get the hype. It's a total game-changer. ​The Complete Cubana: Authentic, filling, and perfectly done. ​The Grand Tour ​The coolest part was getting to take a tour of the entire restaurant. One of the managers, Garrett, personally took me around, and he was fantastic. The place is massive and absolutely stunning--every room has its own history and vibe. It's clear that the management here, especially folks like Garrett, really know exactly what they're doing. From the host stand to the servers, everyone was so friendly and professional. ​It's rare to find a spot that actually lives up to the legend, but the Columbia absolutely does. If you're in Ybor, do yourself a favor and stop by. I'm already planning my next trip back! ​Score: 10/10. Great food, better people.

The food here at Cafe Havana was great. There were so many different items to choose from on the…read moremenu. We ended up going with the chicken quesadilla, pork chop dinner, chicken soup and mixed fajitas. Everything was fresh and delicious.

The rest of the food was acceptable but the place saying this is the home of the Cuban sandwich…read morethen serving this is another form of comedy I wasn't ready for. The service was fine but I can't stop thinking about this dang sandwich they shredded maybe 2 slices of pernil but the last time I got this it was fine. Maybe because I ordered a small sandwich but I'll give them another chance.