I am from the Savannah Ga area, we came to Florida to see in-laws. My family and I went to a small…read morelocal beach and wanted to stop for lunch. We saw "Burgers,Beignets and more" and decided to give it a try. This was an EXCELLENT choice! My daughter had a smash burger, my husband an Italian sensation, and I had the muffeleto ( sorry I don't know how to spell it). We all Loved our sandwiches we shared fully loaded fries, and each a different beignets. Oh my goodness the FOOD WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD!! Service was excellent! WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND EVERYONE HEAD TO THIS PLACE WITH A QUICKNESS!! God Bless

This is my 2nd time visiting this establishment. First time I had the Black & Blue Smash Burger…read more The blue cheese crumbles were an excellent touch. This visit I decided to try my son's recommendation of the Sicilian Sensation. Hoping it is as good as their burger. The burgers here are all smashed and cooked to perfection. At least to my perfection. It is a very small place and the parking lot can only handle about 4 good sized cars/trucks. So if the place is packed you will have to park a little ways away. Aside from that it is a mellow spot. The hostess/waitress is pleasant and if you don't want to sit inside and wait for your takeout she will bring it outside to your vehicle. The background music is not overwhelming so conversations can be had without screaming. Oh forgot to mention I ordered the 3 beignets for $6.99. Had to try them since they are in the name. This place gets 5 stars for keeping it simple.

Went here after the gym one day and there were so many good options for food and coffee! Atmosphere…read morewas so cute and cozy and the service was nice and fast! Will be back for sure!

Good cuban cuisine. From their pastries, empanadas, and Cuban coffees. It was all great. The…read moreservice was very friendly and attentive. The cafe was very clean and nicely decorated with old family pictures from Cuba. (I assumed they were taken in Cuba. We enjoyed our experience.

I love this place!! I got it through Uber eats when I lived in Hudson and it was at a different…read morelocation. I was ecstatic about the food and then they were gone! I was devastated and then I found out they had moved to a closer location so I just had to wait for the grand reopening. Stopped in for lunch and was extremely happy I did. The servers were fantastic. Super friendly and helpful since I requested explanations of any menu items that I didn't know. Empanadas are delicious Ropa Viejo is tender and ohhh sooo flavorful! The piccadillo is on point and they make a cuban sandwich that is to die for!! Media Noche sandwich is delightful too. Soups are a tasty and filling treat that will warm your soul! (Plus cuban bread to soak up all the goodness!) It's a simple looking, quaint restaurant in a strip mall with the flavor of Havana bursting at the seams! I moved from the area but I place an order every single time I'm going to be nearby. Usually a large order because I get a few items and will eat happily for a week or so! Good portions are given also. There arent enough wonderful comments I can give about how much I love this food and when you see who's in the kitchen preparing these delicious dishes you can see it's made authentic by an abuela and abuelo! (I'm from Miami but not cuban so forgive my use of these words if not correct!) If you are seeking delicious Cuban cuisine stop in & you won't be disappointed! **Almost forgot about black beans and rice or the yucca and sweet plantains being some of the great sides they offer!

Pretty damn good Cuban sandwich! Maduros fresh, guava slush naturale delish drink. This place is in…read morean odd looking strip mall with a giant sign that says Cuban food. The inside is bare, empty and unassuming. The booths are ripped and tables wearing. Walls are missing paint and it looks like it hasn't been updated since the 80's although these owners have only been there for 4 years. But you just sit back and listen to the Latin music in peace imagining you are in Cuba as you eat. If ambience is what you are looking for, a to go order would be better. If none of that matters, take a seat and enjoy your food hot. Service is fine but I was the only one there If you're in the area make a stop

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.

A trip to the Clearwater area isn't complete without a dinner at Columbia. It's always a treat to…read moredine here -- from the Cuban food to the ambiance to the service. Excellent! The food remains solid. We enjoyed the mahi mahi, the thin steak, and the Cuban sandwich. Plus, we also once again ordered the mojito pitcher. It's made table side -- though this time they did not add the rum in front of us. It always made us laugh when they poured a bottle of rum into the pitcher. When we asked, the waiter said the rum was already in the pitcher. That's the only bummer. Great restaurant that continues to deliver.

This is just over the bridge from Clearwater Beach. Different cuisine and things to choose from…read more Tip: Parking is limited in the strip mall this is in. Suggest valet for $6 or a couple of trips around the lot to find a spot. We sat outside, which was enclosed and heated and your are right on the water. Super cool and great views. We started off with the toasted bread and butter and the devil crab croquet. Not a fan - full of crab but the flavors didn't sit well and really needed some type of sauce to pair with it - we only had hot sauce. The original salad - is a must we shared it across four. It's made table side has cheese and olives in it and was really good. We got ours with a side of shrimp. Main courses - Cuban - it's a classic sandwhich which we shared. Comes with fried plantains which were ok. Again would have been better with some kind of sauce to dip it in. Steak Salteado - good flavor l, was expecting thin sliced steak and it was more like stew meat. Paired with rice and was good. Palomilla - would be better as the sandwhich version. Again this one needed a sauce for dipping. Shrimp "Al Ajillo" - this is a must and the oil garlic mix is perfect for dipping you toasted bread.

Box of Cubans 17512 Dona Michelle Dr…read moreTampa, FL 33647 @therealboxofcubans Delicious Cuban Food and Cafe. This place is your Go To Place for Fast Food Cuban Cuisine and Cuban Coffee delights.. Great place to eat with your Family and I Friends. Don't miss out on this place. Go and visit them and find out why this place is getting very popular with locals. You can Order Online or do Uber/ Door Dash.

There was once a bright sparkly Pier 1store on the other side of this strip mall. Now I have a…read moretasty new reason to come back. Welcoming. bright, clean (Ohmygosh, it's spotless in there), with so many nods to Cuba in the decor-and of course, the menu. I didn't study the options before dropping in on a whim, so I'm sure had a deer in the headlights look as I studied the large menu. The kind man at the counter told me the whole menu was available all day. That's excellent-but uh oh, more choices! After going round and round, I settled on a bacon, egg and cheese pressed sandwich -and got it on Cuban toast-which is always good, everywhere you go-but this was especially yum. (that crunch-the butttery ripples running through it. Ohhh my) I wish I could have stayed and enjoyed it there-the couches were so comfy! But I had to take it with me. No worries, tho'. This huge (and I mean HUGE) and perfectly wrapped sandwich stayed warm all the way home. The bacon and egg were both so well cooked-I'll get it without cheese next time. Those are words I've never typed before-but the bread, bacon and egg need all the spotlight. They're sublime. I thought this sandwich was a great value, considering the size and quality. I liked the cheerful interior. There's plenty of parking. And the location sits along Bruce B Downs in New Tampa-right at the foot of the on-ramps to I-75 north and south. It couldn't be any more convenient. They have a reward program and a coffee menu that so many with love. I'll spin back up there and dine in next time. There's lots of great space to chill out and enjoy.

Being from Tampa, we are always on the look out for good Cuban sandwich places. My favorite in…read moreTampa unfortunately has closed so now on for it's replacement. This I found online searching and have driven by it a million times in the 18 years I have lived here in Tampa Bay as it is close to my parents house. Sadly, the plaza that it is in isn't thriving so I never noticed it. Inside was cute with lively music and decor. They were willing to adjust our sandwiches to order and very friendly. They have been there for over 20 years according to the person I spoke with, which in a plaza not thriving says a lot. The prices were very affordable and all the meats were warm throughout (sadly I have had many Cubans with some meat still being cold even though pressed) but I would say that I would have liked the sandwich pressed just a little longer to make more of a crispy bread. Other than that, we enjoyed our lunch and are happy to have found a new location so close to my parents for when my Mom gets her Cuban cravings. :)

My experience here at Cuban Breezes was not exactly what I was hoping for. On the search to satisfy…read moremy cravings for some local Cuban cuisine, I was directed to this restaurant. The ambiance didn't feel too welcoming as it darkly lit and awkwardly spaced. As nice as the staff were I don't think it made up for the not so nice food served. I ordered the Palomilla platter. The plantains were rice and plantains were nice. But the rest really didn't have much flavor. Maybe if given another chance they may improve but I'll skip. Next time I'll look elsewhere for my Cuban food cravings.

As a native Floridian, I remembered a visit to the Columbia restaraunt when I was 5 years old. I…read morealways eat here when I visit Tampa. I have moved to Arkansas and cannot get enough when I visit.

The semester is ending. Our small group are separating and going in new directions. Some will…read morereturn, some we may not see again. So where to go for a special celebration? Tampa's oldest and finest restaurant, The Columbia. Atmosphere - historic and beautiful. Service from Nick, our friendly and knowledgeable server, impeccable, intentional, making each of us feel special. The food - ten out of ten. Ten people and every need was met, every item well prepared with perfect timing. It was a great celebration, not rushed, just right. A night to remember with special thanks to Nick and the staff at the fabulous Columbia.

!Sabor excelente! Understand from other reviews this is a hidden gem in North Tampa and oh man!Spot…read moreon! . My best friend is from Cuba and this is like being in her kitchen, the smells the taste, so legit! Nothing to brighten you day better than starting with an espresso, with crispy delicious, not greasy, yuca frita and enjoying your choice of a plate, bowl or sandwich! Had no room left for flan, but another time... The service is excellent! Friendly and helpful, you feel welcomed and part of the family! Located in a shopping plaza so easy to get to and easy to park.

Cuban foodies has a special until the end of August. Only $39 for their Chicken Yellow Rice Family…read moreMeal with a choice of sweet plantains or black beans. All of their family meals feed 6+ people. They say 4-6 people, but in reality normal portion sizes are smaller so it feeds more than 6 servings easily. This is my go to Cuban spot close to home and I highly recommend it.