This hole in the wall actually shows amazing food! Don't be frightened by the exterior! Good Spanish (DR/Rican/Cuban vibe). The service can be described as efficient but not standardized. Think, going to see titi at her house (personable but a little chaotic looking). I think there was a family owner visit since they all were behind the counter. Only recommendation would be don't congratulate around. But handssss down amazing food!!!! Friend had the carne guisada and white rice and sweet plantains!!! read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Palomilla Steak Sandwich! Sooo good. - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

For my taste, it doesn't taste good. The yellow rice was just colored; the picadillo was also flavorless for my taste. I repeat, I didn't like it--though I respect others' opinions. read more

Always delicious! A variety of entrees, salad, and dessert of course! Located in Town n country just east of Hanley rd on Hillsborough ave. Fast service if you're in a rush. Quiet dining for a peaceful break too! read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Ropa Viejo the very best! - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Great food, portions, and prices! New favorite lunch spot. Love the vibes as well. Would recommend to yall.

Ordered take out 12 Devil crabs when I rec'd they had been reheated and maybe over a week old. Terrible I was so embarrassed the order was for my coworkers. read more

I used for catering Christmas and New Years Eve parties and the Mojo Pork was perfect, Chicken was fall off the bone delicious. I have a new favorite even for lunch with the palamino steak sandwich and the price is unbeatable for the quality. I had the friendliest, quickest and best checkout process from both parties and will use again next year! read more

Used to come here years and years ago. First time back in a very long time. What happened?! Spanish bean soup tasted rancid. Switched it out for the black bean soup, not good at all. Tamales were cold. So disappointed sadly. read more

Authentic, delicious, and large portions for a great price. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Roast Pork - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The restaurant was clean and everyone was very friendly. I ordered shredded pork, blackened rice with black beans and a side of plantains. Portions were generous. The pork, rice and beans were okay - just a little salty. I took what I could not eat with me. The plantains were inedible. They tasted like they were fried in old or tainted oil. Not a fan of their cafe con leche either. I did not catch the brand of coffee they used. I've been eating Cuban food all my life. I don't plan on going back here. read more

The place has incredible prices for the food they provide. It's quick and easy. It may be because they're so busy but the customer service was lacking a bit. I had an online order and waited for a bit to get it even though it said it was ready for pick up. The ambiance was okay. I rather do pick up but there were plenty of people eating on location. read more

Everything is great from the Empanadas to the Vegetables and Rice you can't miss here. Kinda pricey but it's family run and delicious!

Sometimes a hole in the wall restaurant surprises you! What a diamond in the ruff! Delicious, fresh, flavorful Cuban food! Huge portions, nice variety at a good price! The staff are nice and patient. I want to go back and try much more! We had the yellow rice, black beans, and shredded pork and it was yummy! Give it a try if you're in the area! read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Front of the restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Nice place, serving a good Plate of food, choice your own, like it. Total different from what I eat before. Food is good and people are nice. read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Rice, black beans, pork. - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Good food and great service Prices are very reasonable Great service They serve a lot of food read more

Was there with a larger work group that picked the restaurant. Before ordering I asked if they had gluten free options, the girl wasn't sure so asked another employee. The other employee seemed to laugh and sarcastically say, "sure". I decided to try the shredded beef w/ beans and rice and hope for the best. It was really good and didn't get glutened. Wish the employees were friendly. read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Shredded Beef with beans and rice. - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I never apologize for telling the truth; however, PIPOs missed the Marc big time offering up stale Cuban bread to host what could have been a magnificent Cuban sandwich sans the stale bread & dry pork roast. Then they also sent shrimp Ajillo that was filled with who cooks in cleaned shrimp & leaves it in a hot steam tray until rubbery & inedible??!! Mind you I'm a Tampa native with Cubano grandparents & was raised in Ybor, so I know better! Our Teen grandkids says they couldn't put their finger on why the bread tasted as if it had been in a fridge-well kiddos, it's because Alessi & La Segunda doesn't pre-make sandwiches & leave them sitting out until ordered & then & only then dress them. Two stars for the two Cubans! That's it & this really hurt me, as I've been patronizing them for yrs & they are such kind people trying to keep up on a busy street (W Hillsborough) read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Uncleared rubbery shrimp & stale Cubano - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Taste...real Cuban!! Like variety of choices...very fresh!! Superb!!! Fresh is very important!! read more

Ordered take-out two days now. Day 1 they don't know what Chicken and Yellow Rice is. In English or Spanish. Not their fault. Server did not speak English. Today, Spanish Bean Soup. Supposedly. Been eating it for 65 years. I don't know what this was. All in all, tasty. Whatever it was. read more

A place my family frequents when in Tampa for some fantastically tasteful Cuban soul food. A wonderful family owned restaurant since the last century. Ambiance is similar to what you will see in most Cuban restaurants in Cuba as I have been told. read more

Pipo's Restaurant - El Padre with his roast pork over yellow rice and black beans. - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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A big group stopped by for dinner on a Friday evening. There was plenty of space to sit down, no wait for us. You order at the counter. There's a variety of choices, mostly sandwiches or hot plates of meat+ sides. I had the Pipo's special sandwich of pork and veggies with crusty, crunchy bread. This must be one of the best values in town. My $6 sandwich was two meals worth of food once paired with a side. My wife was similarly happy with her veggies sandwich. We had Moro rice, french fries, and salad as sides. The Moro rice was delicious but not veggie friendly (had pork). All of our friends were happy with our food. The staff were all friendly and didn't make a fuss when we stayed all the way until close. They seem to do brisk carry-out business as well. I definitely want to eat here again, great value, quality, and variety of choices. read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Stopped in for a quick bite after a hot afternoon at the zoo. My knowledge and experience of cuban food is certainly limited but everything was delicious!! We ordered roasted pork, fried pork chunks, and a palomino steak with mashed potatoes and yellow rice. We also got an empanada and croquettas. So, we loved all of it. The empanada was delicious with a great crunch on the outside and the yellow rice was so good. My husband loved the steak which is very heavily seasoned and I loved the pork chunks. My kids enjoyed the roasted pork (shredded) which was tender and juicy as well as the white rice. There's plenty of spaces to sit down and eat. No frills and delicious place to eat with some outdoor covered tables also. Check it out! read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Every time I come here it doesn't matter the day or time they service here sucks even when they get new ppl it's the worst came on my lunch break today and they took 20mins to make my food and I called it in early and it still wasn't done had to cancel my order they wasted my time I'm so angry I couldn't even eat my lunch today! read more

Es un restaurant de servicio rapido , comida criolla , la variedad es buena , quizas pueden mejorar mas el entorno y la calidad , pero es el mas barato de Tampa sin duda read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I had no idea that the Cuban sandwich was invented in Tampa but once I learned this important fact, I knew I needed one. Pipo's popped up as a good place to grab one and so I headed in before my departure. Pipo's is located just minutes from the airport making it a convenient spot to stop before or after a flight. Anyway, I walked in, ready to order my sandwich and was confronted with a steam table full of delights. I ended up with a pork plate that came with 2 sides (yellow rice and black beans in my case). The portions here are staggering - there must have been a pound of pork on my plate! My total - for a huge meal, a side of perfectly ripe & creamy avocado and a drink - $11. My pork wasn't fatty at all and was wonderfully rich and porky. It reminded me of a recent Lechon torta I had in Mexico. When mixed with rice and super flavorful beans - the perfect bite. I ate WAY too much and there was still plenty left. (Currently in a food coma at the airport) Super nice staff, everything was very clean and there are clearly lots of regulars. Two thumbs up. read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Good food, casual atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, even though I don't speak Spanish, they were very polite and had patience with me!

Family owned food is always very consistent always good no matter what you get. The staff is very friendly. Pricing is very good. Portions are large and so is the quality. read more

Cozy little cafe with great food. The portions are gigantic. You definitely won't go hungry.

Whenever I am in Tampa I try to make it a point to grab some Cuban food before I leave town. This is my first time trying this place via delivery and the food was pretty good. We ordered the shredded chicken which was plentiful and had good flavor. The red beans and rice we got to go with it was good as well. We also ordered the shredded beef (ropa vieja) but received what I believe is carne con papas although there was only one piece of potato. The mix up in the order is the reasoning for the four stars. We were seriously looking forward to trying the ropa vieja. What we received wasn't that bad though. The empanada was also tasty. The cup of soup was just ok. Overall I'd probably give them another try next go round and hopefully will be able to get the ropa vieja. read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Shredded Chicken. Red beans and rice - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Take a break from the tourist traps, get some hearty delicious food and save some money in a charming atmosphere! Loved this place. The food was beyond fantastic, flavorful, prepared just right, hearty portions. We got the pork chop and the ropa vieja. Both were tender, juicy and seasoned just right. I got green beans for sides. They they were aiight. Hubby got rice and plantains. They were delish! The deviled crab is a hard pass. Don't order that. 5th star for the super nice people, lovely music & just all around good vibes. Will be back...soon. read more

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i love it here! and what i love the most is that they have a drive thru!!! makes my life so much easier especially when i'm out with the kids. i love not having to take everyone out. ordering is always super easy. the food is always fresh and delicious no matter what o order i've been going here for years and never had an issue and the food has always been on point. definitely try their cafe con leche! comes in a huge cup and tastes sooo good i find myself driving there just to get a cup of their cafe con leche. to me it beats going to other drive thru coffee spots and cheaper too! also their empanadas always hit the spot! read more

Pipo's Restaurant - giant empanadas - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

A lot of food for cheap. I'm divided about writing this review. I definitely ordered something that isn't considered Cuban food - bourbon chicken to be exact. So how strongly should I judge a place based on this? I'll just stick to listing out the positives and negatives about this place below. POSITIVES - This place gives you a ton of food for cheap prices. When the employee was heaping on green beans onto my plate I thought she made a mistake and thought I only wanted green beans and not plantains too. Nope, turns out she put my plantains on another dish. I was swimming in green beans! If you love quantity and a cheap price, this is your place. NEGATIVES - I wasn't a big fan of the food. The bourbon chicken tasted like the bourbon chicken you can get at the mall (which isn't to say it is bad, I just expected better. On the other hand, this is a similar price to what you pay at the mall). The green beans tasted like it came from a can. I tried my friend's tostones and they lacked any taste. The sweet plantains were good. Their other food might be spectacular, but I found the food that I chose to be lacking. This is definitely a hole in the wall, but I enjoy places like this. There is a ton more parking in the back so don't worry if it is full in the front. You order cafeteria style (anyone from Texas know Luby's?) so it is really quick to get your food. It is a little confusing at times because the side list says tamales. I asked if I could get tamales as one of my sides and I was told that isn't included as a side that comes with an entrée. There seems to be a couple random rules like that, which isn't a big deal, just be aware that this isn't a well oiled machine. I'd be open to giving it a second shot, but I don't see myself coming back any time soon. read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Bourbon chicken and green beans - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Rice was hard and the lechón wasn't to flavorful the Ropa vieja was good I would give them another chance

So good!! The roasted pork, yellow rice, and black beans are mouth watering. Quick service and a great price for the amount that you get!

This is a great option for those always on the go that need to be served food immediately; Their cafeteria style setup and drive through window is a nice convenience. Also, the best part, food is cheap! Anytime I order food from a Cuban restaurant, I always lean towards a Palomilla Steak (4/5), which includes 2 sides. I am used to a bigger size of steak; it is thin w/a tangy flavor, prob. seasoned w/some type of citrus. The plantains were perfectly ripe and sweet. Oh myyy - the chicken noodle soup really hit the spot, especially on a rainy day! I loved the big pieces of chicken (dark meat), much^2 better than the itsy pieces of chicken I got from Metro Diner where I overpaid for a bowl compared to a cup from Pipo's. You can't dine in right now during Covid-19. Employees are wearing masks, but not covering their noses if you are concerned about that. read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Palomilla Steak $10.05 - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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bourbon chicken is the best. That's the only thing I go there for. They only have bourbon chicken two days a week as the special. I get it with rice and beans. The guy who's always working is so nice! read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This place is absolutely incredible!! I have been coming here for a while, the food is authentic, incredibly tasty, affordable, with a very large portion size. I got the Togo box, your choice of meat with 2 sides. I went with half pork, half pulled chicken for my meat selection, along with white rice and plantains. A side of mojo onions is a MUST when eating here. Im not big into onions, but I make the exception for these. I was in shock when I got the the registers and saw my total as only $16 for 2 HUGE Togo box's of this wonderful food. Definitely more of a cheat day meal, and your will absolutely leave full. If you haven't already, and your in the mood for some good Spanish food, don't think twice about it, just go. And thank me later. read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Half pork, half pulled chicken. Plantains and white rice - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I've tried some of the other alleged *Pipo's* locations, but I'm very glad the original is so close to my home. Pipo's serves one of my fave pressed Cubans - sans lettuce & tomato, of course. Unfortunately, they seem to often run out of Cuban bread in the evenings so its almost a special treat when I can actually get a Cuban sandwich. I also enjoy their meals, like roast pork with black beans & white rice, or picadillo with garbanzo beans & yellow rice. We typically order to-go, and service is quick & easy. I often go inside, to see if something else catches my eye, but their drive-thru is super convenient also. This Pipo's is outstanding, but I'm deducting a star because they run out of Cuban bread much too frequently. However, their portions are quite plentiful, and the food always tastes fresh. Plus, their prices are very reasonable. read more

Delicious food and great prices. The empanada and ropa vieja were both delicious. Will definitely be back! read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Ropa Vieja - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

2nd time here... ordered a basic (Miami style) traditional Cuban sandwich and a side of platanos. Sandwich was ok... not great, sort of bland. I think it had sweet mayo (miracle whip? Yuck! Didn't expect that), very little mustard, and only one or two pickles. Not much meat either. Oh well, platano were good. read more

Pipo's Restaurant - Cuban Sandwich... have had better. - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Pipo's is a great Hillsborough County staple, and when you are craving good Cuban food in a no-frills atmosphere, this is the place to visit. Served cafeteria style, you grab a tray and walk down their window of hot food. An entree comes with two side dishes, and a couple pieces of bread. My usual go-tos are their picadillo, or ropa vieja, although I like their chicken and potato dish too. Sides are always yuca, my fave, and then I either get Cuban rice with black beans, or plantains, or green beans. Portions are very generous, and there is always enough for two meals. Final tips: make sure you grab some of the house made green relish- it's delicious on everything. And if I were you, I would grab a couple of tamales to go also. read more