Great to be back at the Cuban Place! We are in the area and decided to eat here since it's been a while since we visited. We ordered beef empanadas for starters. The dough was crispy and the ground beef filling was tasty! For the main entrees, I got my favorite Ropa Vieja. Delicious shredded beef cooked with spices and tomato sauce, so good! My husband tried their special for the day which was the Pork Ribs, also with a sauce, and it was amazing! We enjoyed our meals so much and looking forward to coming back again! read more

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The Cuban place! I got a cafecito. Husband ordered a pork sandwich with sweet plantains and I ordered pollo à la plancha aka grilled chicken filet and congri/ arroz moro with fried yucca. Everything was delicious and very authentic read more

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I placed an order to go so that I could take dinner to a friend who is at Brooks rehab. We both ordered a steak dinner, which I will say was much higher priced than what I anticipated. The rice and beans were average, having wished that the black beans had more of a rich flavor than what it actually did. The steak itself was extremely tough like shoe leather, but had good flavor. The size of the side salad was actually a joke. It was so small so minuscule that I was quite surprised at what little there was. Given the price I really had much higher expectations than what was delivered. I am not sure that I would return because I really had high hopes so this was disappointing - extremely minuscule side salad portion, the steak being like shoe leather, and a black beans, not having much flavor. read more

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Wonderfully authentic Cuban food, the closest you can get to Miami in Jax. Whenever I have a craving for Latin food, this is my go to spot. Well crafted cocktails, authentic cuisine and the staff have always been happy and helpful. I'm so thankful to have done good Cuban food in the city. read more

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Wonderful food great service sweet people!! Had Cuban sandwich guava pastry tree leches cake!! You must go. read more

I can't say enough good about this place. The empanadas are outstanding, I had the Ropa. It was really good, as were the empanadas and my extra dish of plantains, I had the guava and cheese tart for dessert and finish the whole meal off with a Cuban espresso. I am in Latin heaven. read more

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Our server, Heidi, was terrific and attentive. All with a beautiful smile. The restaurant was immaculate. The Cuban sandwich(my first) was very good, meat was tender but a little salty for me. The Picadillo was tasty, Fried Yuca (again, a first) was interesting. Now, the Tres Leche, Oh My!! Scrumptiously Delicious!!! Soooo good. We will go back again.. read more

Local Cuban spot featuring homemade Cuban food. I had the roasted chicken with rice and beans along with sweet plantains. It was flavorful, fresh everything you could want in Cuban food. The staff was very friendly and super helpful. The space has outside and inside seating. They serve alcohol and would be good for large groups. read more

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The food tasted good overall. They offer sriracha as their hot sauce, though it would be nice to see a more Cuban-style option available. Drinks were served as canned soda rather than fountain, which is worth noting. The location was easy to find and convenient. read more

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Enjoyed my first visit to Cuban Place. The Cuban sandwich has great flavor! Nice touch with 2 maduros. I was full for lunch. My mom loved the ham croquettes and cafe con leche. I ordered a Cuban coffee and it was a large portion. I drank half and was up all night lol. My friend ordered the ropa vieja and loved it. The place is very clean. Our waitress had a great personality! read more

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Really good choice, for dining in or to go. We got take out on the recommendation from a friend. I thanked them profusely for the tip. Plenty of parking. Nice dining room, so eat in or pick-up are both good options. But the food, some really good options: Material Soda - think Yerba Matte carnonated, really good. Empanadas - really tasty, the boating and the filling Plantains - Maduroes are served with most entrees, they only give you two, but they are delicious.. Steak Sandwich - my son loved this, I was not as thrilled. It is a beautiful presentation. Cuban Sandwich - okay, this is my favorite sandwich here, heck it is my favorite st most Cuban restaurants and they do a great job of serving this traditional dish. . Really good foot, plus they service beer and wine. read more

The Cuban Place - Grilled Steak Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Friendly staff as soon as you walk in. Music playing. This place is clean and smells of fresh cuban cooking. A must stop for the coffee & pastries!!! Lots and lots of parking. read more

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Best Cuban sandwich in Jax!! Roast pork was beautifully seasoned and perfectly cooked. Everything was fresh and fried plantain was wonderful. Server was very helpful and kind. She made a Cuban coffee exactly how I asked. Please give them business. read more

Our waiter was extremely polite and professional, explaining their different types of dishes. We all ended up ordering the Cuban sandwich, which was superbly done the way I would enjoy it. Excellent food was a reasonable price. We'll go back again to enjoy the deliciousness of this restaurant. read more

My husband and I decided to visit this nice little restaurant.... OMG, why did we wait so long!!! We shared a Cuban Sandwich, Calamari, Tamale and Flan for dessert.... Each bite was better than the last. And our waitress, Christal (not sure of the spelling) was very attentive, friendly and efficient. Customer service was A+ Food A+ Cleanliness A+ My husband wanted to go back for dinner! Amazing place, highly recommend you dine here! read more

We shared the 3 Egg Cuban breakfast, but 2 of us couldn't finish it! Coffee is FRESH BREWED, comes with foamed milk( no cream, no refill). Coffee to go was enough to top up ours plus take some away. And pastries with guava AND cheese to go, for later. Kids menu available, apps and dinner look good, huge bar, all spotless and clean looking, including very nice restrooms! Very reasonable prices. (No rancheros green sauce-- it's not Mexican!) Nice attentive service, too, easy parking in small plaza. read more

Not a fan, I've had better Cubans at a Tampa gas station. I was holding out for the food to redeem this whole experience, but no salvation! The service feels forced, with little warmth. The staff seams oddly under trained and annoyed. To boot 6 Cubans sat next to me, each apparently caring on their own loud conversation, as the each spoke louder and louder to drown the others out. I never need to give this place a second try. Yuk! read more

Was disappointed in this restaurant. Had good reviews but would not recommend or return. Greasy food served cold. Under staffed and unorganized. Not good at all. read more

I did not feel welcome here. The women were cordial but the guy wasn't. They all just stared at me so long that it made me uncomfortable. I wished I would've left before placing my order. I don't want to seem rude. Go figure! There were about 5 people dining in when I arrived. I waited what I thought to be too long for the amount of people that were there as well as for what I ordered. I ordered a Cuban sandwich. I could tell that it would've been an outstanding Cuban sandwich had it not been pressed to death and burned. I thought satan himself cooked it. I will never go back there based off of the cold and unwelcoming energy. There are so many other Cuban restaurants out there that are so much friendlier with amazing food. I love Puerto Rican food anyway. ‍ I'll stick with my fav Palermo PR Kitchen in Orange Park! read more

We went to the new restaurant in Orange Park. We were looking forward to a good experience & good food. We were sadly disappointed! Service was slow & inattentive. Food was terrible. I had the Cuban sandwich - 1 slice of ham (cold cuts) on each side, & much more pork fat than pork. My husband had a combination- 2 tamales, fried pork, & ?beef?. The tamales were just ok, the meat overcooked, with more pork fat than pork, & the "beef" dry & tasteless! The server came to our table only once to check on us, & I told that the sandwich was definitely not good & showed her the gummy mound of fat I had scraped off. There was no "sorry", no offer of something else, not even an offer of a free cookie! Just a smile before she walked away! This was definitely not a way of making a good first impression! We had an appointment nearby shortly after leaving the restaurant. When we told them about our experience, they laughed. They had had the Cuban sandwich from that restaurant just a few days before & had the same opinion! We will definitely not be going back! read more

I finished my first dance lesson last week and was hungry. I went on Yelp and found the Cuban Place was in the same shopping center. I sat outside and ordered a salad and a Cuban brisket sandwich. The house salad was more than I expected and I loved how the tomatoes circled the outside of the plate. The brisket sandwich was delicious and I even liked the little tiny fries. The meat was tender and juicy on yummy bread. And I can't forget the plantains, loved them! I will absolutely be back to try some other menu items such as the tres leches;) read more

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Real and authentic cuban food, every bite I tried let me comeback to my grandma kitchen ( tamales, chicharrones, merenguitos) and great service read more

This place was so good! Place was well maintained and the waiter was attentive. Restaurant did not have many people and I am surprised because it was really good. We got the empanadas and the meat inside was really tasty. My wife got the Cuban sandwich and it was also good. I got the roast pork plate and it was very very good, nicely marinated and very tender without being mushy! You don't often get pork that good! I recommend you try it out! read more

The Cuban Place - Cuban Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This place was clean is all I can say. Their food was below good! Went there for lunch and had two sandwiches. Cuban sandwiches are traditionally flat and this was fluffy bread and didn't have good flavor. They charge extra to use a credit card read more

If you're looking for authentic Cuban cuisine you must try The Cuban Place. The service is great and the food is fresh. With a wide variety of items on the menu that are all reasonably priced. Definitely will back again. read more

One of the only places to get authentic Cuban food in town. Lumey and Domingo were very welcoming and the food was delicious! Can't wait to bring my wife here! read more

The Cuban Place - Empanadas - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The Cuban food here is authentic and delicious... my boyfriend had the midnight sandwich and said it was really good. I had the Ropa Vieja with rice, black beans and maduros. It was a good sized portion and came with a small side salad as well. We also had a tres leches for dessert and a cafe con leche willing were perfect. The restaurant was quiet and the service was great. We will definitely be back. read more

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Amazing Cuban food and great atmosphere! The ropa vieja was tender and flavorful, and the Cuban sandwich was one of the best I've had. Friendly service, generous portions, and reasonable prices--highly recommend! read more

OMG, I was referred to this spot by someone who's well informed of the small business around the Mandarin area. The Cuban Place was a little taste of being in Cuba for dinner. They had Cuban music playing on the tv and on the speakers of the restaurant to give you that Cuban vibe. The exquisite taste of each item I ordered was amazing. First we started off with a chicken and beef empanadas, also in the photo you can see pork bites. Sprinkle a little lemon on the pork bites to make it pop. The empanadas are made to melt in your mouth with every bite. The chicken and the beef have all these seasonings in them that an avid food taster can name a few while tasting. You receive a nice size plate of the pork bites that you will have some leftovers for the next day. Moving on to my entree of the Cuban Sandwich and my girlfriend had Pork Sandwich. My pictures of each sandwich, I tried catching every little piece of what each sandwich looks like inside. Both sandwiches the Cuban bread was flattened and grilled to perfection. You the bread is made well when you look on the top of the bread and it isn't burnt but still have the grill lines on the top of the bread. The cheese was melted perfect over lapping each style of meat that the Cuban brings. When you take that first bite and hear the crunch of the bread and then followed by the warm tasting meat with the cheese and pickle with a tad bit of the mustard sauce they place inside the sandwich, all you can do is close your eyes and let the sandwich take you to Food Heaven. The Pork Sandwich isn't far behind with the yummy and tenderness of the meat with every bite. Next, the Tres Leches cake as a dessert was the perfect ending to an already fantastic evening. The moist of the cake topped with the light milk sauce under the cake and on the plate. Never the less it will give you a Foodgasm that you won't regret. Take it from me I'm Fluffy! Lastly, the man who attended us was marvelous. I told him it was our first time there and he attended us like if we were family. Letting us know the specials and also what's already made. He kept coming back around and asking us if we were good and how was the food so far which to me is a great sign of fantastic service. It's safe to say I will be heading back to this place and most likely trying everything else on the menu! read more

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The food was authentic and very flavorful. The atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. The appetizers were fantastic, and the cafe con leche was the best I have had. Definitely will frequent The Cuban Place. read more

The food and coffee were delicious! The service left a bit to be desired but the staff were nice. The Cuban decor and music were a nice touch. We will be back! read more

The Cuban Place - Pork & black beans. Cuban sandwich. Guava juice and a Bombon. - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

It was decent. Probably closer to 3.5 stars. A little on the expensive side for what you get. My lechon meal came with rice and tostones and I asked to substitute black beans for the tostones. When I got home, I had both so it appeared based on what I paid that they just charged me for a side of beans in addition to the meal and dessert. Maybe it was a communication breakdown, but nonetheless it was pricey. Meal was good and the tres lechés was enjoyable as well. I'll probably be back again for lunch as they have specials and I'd like to try their Cuban sandwich. read more

The Cuban Place - Hot bar is out of commission until.... - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I have to admit I had no hopes for this place! We were just saying to ourselves- let's give it a shot!!! I seriously didn't expect it to be good and it was. We kicked it off with some empanadas!! People usually don't packed them with beef! This was stacked and packed!! It was filled to the brim! Love it!!! The Lechon Asado was very juicy and super flavorful. Now my wife's Ropa Veija was pretty salty! But it wasn't a turn off. But to make sure the place was legit we went the next day! We had pernil and brisket sandwiches!! Delicious!! And Ofcourse I ended it with a cafe con Leche!!! So GOOD!!! read more

The Cuban Place - Pernil Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Ay Dios Mios!!! Oh Mamasita!!! Me gustas las Comida!!! Okay, I don't even speak Spanish, but I was surely speaking in Spanish Tongues eating some good ol Cuban food here. I've eaten here twice now. The food...so good and authentic. I was here days after their Grand Opening and tried their Lunch Special (pick 1 entree & 2 sides for $12) from their Hot Bar. I ordered the Lechon Asada (Roasted Pork), Mashed Potatoes, Pea Soup (Soup of the Day). Just delicious. I came away impressed with the food first time around. Then I recently came back because I remember they serve Cuban Sandwiches. First of, I'm always on the hunt for THE BEST OF...like Philly Sandwiches, Shrimp & Grits, Coffees, Cuban Sandwiches...just to name a few. The Cuban Sandwich here is definitely off the Cuban Chain...the best I have ever ever had. And I have a Top 5 places for best Cuban Sandwiches too, but it doesn't matter now. They are the reigning King until they are knocked off the top place. Additionally, I want to add that their staff have been friendly and attentive. Their menu is extensive; I plan to come back and try the other items. Es Delicioso!!! read more

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My husband and I went for lunch expecting really good Cuban food. Not the case. The hot food we ordered was luke warm at best and the Cuban sandwich wasn't even on Cuban bread. It was on some kind of roll. We are from Tampa and are used to quality Cuban food. The prices are very high for what you get. I can make a better Cuban sandwich at home. We will not be back read more

Delicious! The photos say it all. Oxtails and Beef Fricasse. Fresh, tasty, quality ingredients and excellent service. Very clean, I mean spotless. read more

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Every time my husband and I come to this restaurant we have the best lunch ever. The meal is fresh, well seasoned, and hot. The service is great. The server always remembers us from last time. He is very cordial and friendly. The place is clean and well kept. We are Cubans and we know what Cuban food should taste like. This is a Cuban restaurant! We can hear from outside the pressure cookers doing their job. We love it! The rabo encendido with with rice and black beans is amazing! My favorite dish! Hmm.... I need to go back soon! ;) read more

Don't know where to start. I freaking love this place. Friendly service. My kids love the Shexi sandwich (Cuban brisket, Swiss cheese & onions). I love had them Cuban sandwich twice now & I'll order it again. It was perfect. The beef empanadas are 2/$5 and well worth it and absolutely delicious. The fried rice potato balls are awesome as well. End with a flan or a tres leches cake.... Perfection! LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

DO NOT COME TO THIS PLACE. horrible and terrible! I came for a chicken noodle soup and apparently they didn't have enough so they thought it would Bo ok to just add water to the soup. I got half the soup but it really didn't matter because it was water with color. read more

The Cuban Place - Water down chicken noodle soup - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Place a fairly large order so we had a nice variety from the restaurant. Everything was delicious! The Yucca Mountain as nice and moist and the marinated pork was juicy! Would definitely go back there when in the area again. read more