Great to be back at the Cuban Place! We are in the area and decided to eat here since it's been a…read morewhile 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!

The Cuban place! I got a cafecito…read more 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

PALERMO PUERTO RICAN... UN AMOR PROHIBIDO…read more Ay, Dios mío... I walked into Palermo Puerto Rican in Florida thinking I was simply going to have dinner. Pero NO. What happened that day was something much more dangerous... I fell in love. I ordered the Christmas Plate, and the moment it arrived at the table, I froze. Pork. Arroz con gandules. Pasteles. Plátanos maduros. I whispered... "No puede ser..." One bite, and suddenly I wasn't in Florida anymore. I was back in Puerto Rico during Las Navidades. I could almost hear the coquí, the music, the laughter of family, and somebody in the distance yelling, "¡Dale, que llegó la comida!" The pork was tender and full of flavor. The arroz con gandules tasted like Christmas memories on a plate. The pasteles... AY, LOS PASTELES! I wasn't emotionally prepared. And those sweet plátanos maduros came into my life like the forbidden lover my mother warned me about. I looked at my plate and said: "¡¿POR QUÉ?! ¿POR QUÉ TUVE QUE CONOCERTE AHORA?" Because this wasn't dinner anymore. ESTO ERA AMOR PROHIBIDO. Every bite brought back memories of Puerto Rican Christmases--the food, the family, the music, the alegría, the traditions. It was nostalgia, happiness, heartbreak and romance all served on one plate. And when the last bite was gone... I stared at the empty plate like the final scene of a telenovela. "No te vayas... todavía tenemos una vida juntos." Palermo Puerto Rican, you didn't just feed me. You took me home. And now our love may be complicated... it may be dangerous... it may even be forbidden... PERO VOLVERÉ. Because some loves are simply too powerful to forget. ¡QUE VIVA PUERTO RICO, QUE VIVA LA NAVIDAD... Y QUE VIVA ESTE AMOR PROHIBIDO!

Everything was delicious. Maybe put a Cuban on the menu?…read moreThe pork was so tender and flavorful. The mofongo was not dry at all! Sangria was perfect. Not to much citrus! I would come back again when in the area.

I wish so much success to this restaurant! My friend took me here as it's one of his favorite spots…read morein the area. We were the only guests when we arrived. The staff was so friendly and appreciative when hearing that it was my first time visiting. The waitress even brought out a sample of their goat dish. We ended up ordering the oxtail and chicken brown stew. Everything was super delicious and I believe the chef came in and checked on us. Overall ambiance was very cozy with Caribbean decor. Please check them out if you're able to!

It's like I ate at a different place than everyone else. There was one other party in the…read morerestaurant when we walked in at dinner time. We ordered chicken curry, jerk chicken, jerk ribs, and Rasta pasta with chicken breast. We also had the Jamaican patty as an appetizer. The Jamaican patty was ok, it got better as you ate it. Probably the most flavorful thing I tasted actually. My husband's ribs tasted like Costco ribs with jerk seasoning, pretty meh. The red beans and rice was alright but not great. My friend said her jerk chicken and the curry were alright. I had a small bite of the chicken curry and pulled several bones out of my mouth. I don't mind a leg bone or a thigh bone but when I'm pulling the little bones out that are no bigger than your fingernail, I'm not thrilled. My Rasta pasta was the biggest disappointment. The odd choice of vegetables makes sense when it arrives and you see it's literally frozen California vegetable blend that was microwaved and tossed in there. The red pepper and onion slices were so small they were more for color than flavor. The pasta was served in a "sauce" that was very thin, more like a broth, and not very flavorful. The chicken was also frozen and reheated, you could see the fake grill marks on it. It's like the dish you make when you arrive home drunk at 2:35 and are just throwing together whatever you have, but more poorly executed.

Really good Puerto Rican food! I ordered the alcapurria, and it reminded me of when my grandmother…read moreused to make them. The bacalaitos were missing the cod and were a bit too salty for me, but the texture was just as I remembered from childhood. The arroz con pollo really tasted homemade. It was fresh and delicious. The chicken mofongo was great too the mofongo was a generous size, soft, moist, and flavorful. I only wish they had served some gravy on the side. The chicken was fresh and crispy. For dessert, the cheese flan was so good! They also have limber, and the cream flavor was absolutely delicious. My only regret is that I didn't come sooner!

My family visited this cozy restaurant and it is decorated with island pictures and symbols…read more A very extensive menu with traditional Puerto Rican dishes. The night we went the 2 waitresses hopped from table to table and kept all in order. Sadly the signature dish, the sticking of the pot "el pegao" and the name of the restaurant was not available - what a shame! Ample parking

Flavor passport activated!…read more I have been wanting to try this place for a while. Living on the Westside the food options are not the best. But this cute gem that is tucked away you can miss it and I hope you don't! I would be remised to say I don't want to write this review but sharing is caring. The food....whew; made with LOVE! From walking in the service was so great I was greeted with a smile and the server was great when it came to taking my order and explaining the menu to me. I was so confused on what I wanted but I settled with the rice plate and had black beans, yucca fries and pollo à la plancha. Whew the flavors the flavors.....the beans were so fresh, then the chicken (pollo) you can tell how well it was seasoned and juicy from the very first bite to the last. The set up inside made me feel like I was in a Cuban cafe. I loved the vibrant colors in the restaurant. Needless to say I will be back to try more items off the menu! Side note. The pink landline phone is cutest.

Decided to check out another location for 1928 Cuban Bistro and try something new…read more Food--9/10. The steak was a little tough and with plastic utensils and a slick plate on table surface, I almost knocked out my cafe bombon several times. The flavors were good though and the egg was fried perfectly. The torta was as delightful as could be. So crisp on the outside and warm and tender inside. Service--10/10. My order was taken quickly and delivered in an appropriate amount of time. They ensured I had utensils as needed also. Atmosphere--8/10. It's a good location right on Roosevelt Boulevard near the target with ample parking. I only complaint here is this is the second location I visited and the decor of this one feels more sterile and less welcoming.

I've been visiting around to the different 1928 Cuban Bistro's and sampling through the menu…read more Today's stop was the Baymeadows location for a ham and cheese tostada. Food-10/10. For the ham and cheese tostada I could stop in every day. That bread is so heavenly. Crisp on the outside and soft a d fluffy inside. It soaks up the flavors from the ham and gives it the most delightful taste. Normally I like some kind of condiment on a sandwich but the way the ham flavors the bread leaves that tostada needing nothing at all. It is perfection. I paired it with a cafe bombon for a little treat. If you have t tried their cafe bombon you must. A shot of espresso over condensed milk is just what the coffee addict ordered. Service-10/10. It's counter service here but they don't just serve you and forget you. After bringing my coffee she noticed I didn't have napkins so went and got them for me. She brought my food later and brought me more napkins and checked to see if I needed anything else. They were so hospitable from the moment I entered until the moment I left. Atmosphere-10/10. I love the decor here. It's gives an open and welcoming vibe and is so bright and airy feeling. It invites you to sit down and enjoy your meal without rush and to sit and chat a bit while having a cafe and snacking a bit.

I was here several times and never disappointed until today I ordered the 1928 empanadas for an…read moreoffice party and was told there were none. I did ordered chicken and beef as well. How disappointing. I was offered a coffee while I waited. At least I was told about the snafu and they offered me shredded beef instead. I was sad and had my mouth all toned up for my 1928 Empanadas. Better luck next time!

AKA Tex Mex meets Cuban Food Truck This food truck came to…read moreour complex for Food Truck Wednesday. Wasn't sure what to expect but very intrigued. We looked them up on line before going. There were only a few reviews and no menu posted. The reviews were positive but less than 10 reviews. So ??? The menu board was so tempting...The owner suggested making a plate (pick a menu item or items and make it a plate with rice/Cuban bean stew, and plantains). So, I chose an empanada and a taco added to a plate. My friend chose the cuban sandwich and fries. The taco was delicious as was the empanada. The empanada had a wonderfully flaky and light pastry crust. It was a good meat to bread ratio. The taco (ground beef) was packed with flavor and served on a doubled corn tortilla. The plantains were well cooked and tasty. I have never had the stew before so I have nothing to compare it to.....but it was yummy! The Cuban sandwich was pretty big and not overcooked. There was pulled pork instead of pork slices. I think it made the sandwich tastier and it helped with the moisture level. I only had a small bite of it as my friend loved it and wasn't willing to share more. The french fries were hot (so rare to find HOT french fries from a food truck or a brick and mortar place....) and perfectly seasoned. Give this truck a try. The owners are very friendly and sincerely interested in making their customers happy! See you next time!

Wow, delicious beef empanada, omg so good. I was also super…read moresurprised at how much flavor the fish taco had, absolutely yummy!

This place looks like a run down convenience store but don't let that stop you! We happened to be…read moreat a business closeby and were recommended to come here and I'm glad I didn't let the run down facade stop us. The food is made fresh and is absolutely delicious My husband got the chicken and I got the pork as well as the potato balls and plantains. OMG a party in your mouth like being in Puerto Rico. Junior took great care of walking us thru all the options. Great people working here and again the food is top notch. We are quite a distance from this place but we will make the trip!

The food is all on point! Great portions, and very flavorful. I also really enjoy the king fishread more

Woww! What a restaurant. The food is amazing, they have a vast selection of options for you to…read morechoose from. I personally had the Bandeja Paisa, and let me tell you it was really good. The service was good, even though it was busy today. Our waiter Cesar was always there when we needed him. It is a nice ambiance, great for chilling with friends and family. We were a party of 9, and we had an amazing time. GRACIAS SALENTO! Definitivamente volveré!

Woww! What a restaurant. The food is amazing, they have a vast selection of options for you to…read morechoose from. I personally had the Bandeja Paisa, and let me tell you it was really good. The service was good, even though it was busy today. Our waiter Cesar was always there when we needed him. It is a nice ambiance, great for chilling with friends and family. We were a party of 9, and we had an amazing time. GRACIAS SALENTO! Definitivamente volveré!

Dinner and a show at Latin House Grill!…read more My best friend is Puerto Rican and she told me Latin House Grill has the best Puerto Rican food in Jacksonville. She wasn't wrong! The food was amazing! I got steak, plantains, rice and beans! There was also a late night performance by El Santi a bad that plays bachata. Everyone was dancing and the music was amazing.

Nice place to spend a Friday night! Went with friends and it was karaoke night. The DJ was friendly…read moreand had a good music selection. It was cool to see the owners there and the service was good. The queso frito appetizers are delicious