My husband and I were visiting Cocoa Beach for 4 days and went to lunch at the Tiny Turtle the day we arrived and liked it so much we went back for lunch the following day and breakfast on our last full day. The food is outstanding and very reasonably priced. The small soffrito bowl (about $11) is the perfect size to satisfy without feeling completely stuffed and uncomfortable. Their slow cooked pork is so good and moist. I had the same on my Huevos Rancheros on our third visit. I love Huevos Rancheros and I think this was the best version of it I've ever had! The eggs over easy were perfectly cooked runny yokes but fully cooked whites. I dug in too quickly to think to snap a photo first! The other big selling point for me is that they squeeze their own lime, lemon and orange juices so their house margarita at only $9 is absolutely delicious! It goes down too easily but with such a good price why not get a second?? Our second lunch I tried the mahi mahi tacos and I appreciated that the fish was grilled and not fried so there are menu options that are fairly healthy. This day I opted to only have 1 margarita and then have an ice cream at Fat Donkey Ice Cream directly next door. We liked eating outside on the front patio with the tiki-style thatched roof. The staff is also very friendly and attentive. Go check out the Tiny Turtle! We'll definitely be back! read more

The Tiny Turtle - Soffrito bowl with pork and the house margarita. - Caribbean Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

We headed right to Cocoa Beach after we landed in Orlando. We were really hungry, so we decided to try The Tiny Turtle--and we are so glad we did! Our server was so friendly, and got to our table quickly. We ordered drinks while we tried to figure out what to eat. The kids got meals from the kids menu--a pork quesadilla and a cheeseburger, both with black bean rice on the side. My husband and I shared the Sofrito Burrito with roasted island pork, and we had to try it "wet style" (with more of all the sauces on top--YUM!). Food was so flavorful and fresh! I saw the nachos going to another table, and those looked awesome, too! Glad we stopped in. HIGHY RECOMMEND! read more

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I tried a few different places while in Cocoa Beach. This was a winner!! Try the triple toastie with ham!!! Yum!!! And great happy service! Made me smile! What a way to start the day!!! read more

The service is always great! The rice to bean ratio is always right - it's important. The meat options, plantains, and sauces always slap. It is a bit pricey for being a rice and bean base - that's why I did minus one star. read more

We stumbled upon The Tiny Turtle when looking for a place to grab a late lunch after going to the Brevard Zoo and are so happy we did. It's 5 stars all around! Our server Grace and the other staff were great. The front patio is a great place to chillax with some apps and cool refreshing beverages. There's a nice buffer of trees so you don't feel like you're sitting right on the sidewalk. The Sofrito bowl with Mahi Mahi was amazing. The black bean rice with the guacamole and beach slaw worked so well together. Topping it with perfectly cooked Mahi completely put it over the top. I loved the way all the flavors complimented each other. The chicken and cheese empanadas were freshly cooked and tasted great. We can't wait to go back! read more

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Small carribean inspired spot. I stopped in on a Monday during lunch hours in the off season. It was slow so the food arrived to my table quickly. I ordered a small sofrito nacho plate with mahi mahi. It had a hint of spice but was mostly covered in wet sauces. I love condiments & I love a saucy dish but it was a bit much with salsa, guacamole, sour cream & some type of house sauce. It all kind of overpowered the meal. It didn't really hit the spot for me. Menu is intentionally small and somewhat the same dish served in different ways; burrito, salad, bowl, nachos, etc. Service was great! Very friendly and welcoming. read more

The Tiny Turtle - Caribbean Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

I love the chill , island vibes here! They even played music from one of my favorite bands- Stick Figure. The CB punch drink was so tasty and delicious , it's a blend of the perfect amounts of rum and juices. Sofrito bowl was the best! Again, perfectly balanced flavors and fresh! Definitely visit here when you are in Cocoa Beach read more

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A little slice of home in Cocoa Beach. Bravo Chef Moises! Hadn't had a tripleta like that since the food trucks outside University of Puerto Rico (UPR). Cafe con leche on point. Chill vibes. read more

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Pros: Ambiance is very cool. Very beachy, semi-tiki, mellow and chill. There's a nice outdoor patio dining room that we sat in, covered to keep the sun out. Service was pretty good. Our server was nice enough, and the food came out in no time. No concerns there. As for the food, it was simple, but delicious. Who knew that adding some Island seasoning to some basic dishes can really make them pop? Cons: The server, who struck me as a manager, didn't have a good working knowledge of the drink menu at all, but we made due. Tips: Get the nachos, and get the catch of the day on them. If you've never had fish nachos before, you will love them. Also, get the burrito if you like burritos. Some breakfast burritos fall kind of flat and are disappointing, but these were gooood. read more

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We came here one day while we were exploring the Space Coast a little bit. We have a buddy who lives out there, so we parked by his condo and walked over here to the Tiny Turtle. We chose the Turtle because it landed on the best places to eat in the US in 2024, which is a pretty prestigious list, so we were pretty excited. Ambiance was sooo chill. It's right next door to the best ice cream on the coast, the Fat Donkey. Thatched roof, tiki stuff, lots of outdoor seating. Nice vibes. Service was prompt and mostly the same: chill, beachy, islandy. Very nice lady. She struck me as the owner, or at least management. As for the food, we opened up with an appetizer. We got the nachos and for the protein, we chose the catch of the day, I think it was mahi that day. No one I was with had had fish nachos before, but they quickly became fans. The fish flaked well, and there were plentiful toppings that were layered well. It was also not a very large dish, so you didn't have to ration your protein too much. You could just eat and enjoy. I moved on to my main entrée, the Triple T Toastie (Scrambled eggs, white American cheese, shredded cheese, potato sticks, and Creme Caribe pressed in Sobao bread. Choice of veggies, bacon, sausage or ham. - Upgrade to all 3 meats). Of course I upgraded to all three meats. Very good sandwich. Excellent, quality fillings, bread that was pressed hard and delicious, and it was large enough to contain all the fillings and not be leaking out and falling out everywhere. A well crafted sandwich, paired well with the potato sticks that added a very satisfying crunch. I also got to eat half of a Wake up Burrito Scrambled eggs, potato hash, Queso Caribe, guacamole, sour cream, roasted tomatillo sauce, and Creme Caribe. Choice of bacon, sausage, chorizo, ham, Roasted Island Pork). Very good burrito, stuffed to the brim, and able to be picked up by hand, which was good, I don't like knife and fork breakfast burritos. Overall, this was a super chill, super cozy little place that can offer you a delicious breakfast before you head out to get your beach on. Or where you can send a runner to get some takeout and bring it to you while you're On the beach. Really nice. I hope to come back one day. read more

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Yummy food with a casual vibe. Tons of drink menu options including non alcoholic beverages and margaritas a plenty. Casual seating inside at the front watching the tourists wander, inside full service or back patio. It's not the most beautiful restaurant but don't judge a book especially for this price. Enjoy read more

Stopped by for lunch before checking in to our beach motel. Great service and the food!!! Cuban sandwich was amazing and huge. Tia, at the bar, was a gem. Happy and attentive. We will return. read more

Big feature story about this restaurant on TV. Checked the internet and newspaper and it was clearly posted that this restaurant WAS OPEN on Christmas Day. Specifically mentioned Christmas Day. Gathered a group to all meet and experience this restaurant together. Found it. Found parking. Waited for everyone to arrive. NOT OPEN. Maybe it is wonderful, BUT if they cannot coordinate a basic website and advertising, I'm not so sure of their ability to manage a kitchen. Disappointed many people. read more

Tiny Turtle was terrific! We had an omelette (w/tons of crispy delicious bacon ), the avocado toast was enough share and the tropical pancakes were perfect. Beautiful place with great food and service. I highly recommend read more

We ate here on our last day for lunch. We loved it. So disappointed that we didn't try it sooner. The Tripleta sandwich is delicious and so is their freshly squeezed orange juice. Our son and his friend enjoy the island tacos. read more

The Tiny Turtle - Freshly squeezed orange juice - Caribbean Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

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Holy crap this place has such big portions, but I am loving it! My husband and I ordered the sofrito bowl and cuban to split, and it was honestly so much food. We left feeling STUFFED - but it's hard to complain when the food was delicious. No regrets! The Cuban had a lot of meat and soft bread, which I appreciated because I don't like my sandwich bread to be too hard and painful to eat. For the sofrito bowl, I recommend getting the plantain and coleslaw as the added sides! I will definitely be returning! read more

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We love it here! Even with all the bar options nearby, this is our go-to. It's never overly crowded and the employees are friendly and attentive. We have loved the empanadas and I had a DELICIOUS wrap today. The plantains seemed well cooked and were super good. Yum! read more

The Tiny Turtle - Caribbean Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

A Hidden Gem with Caribbean Flavor! We've been to Cocoa Beach many times and somehow never heard of Tiny Turtle--but now we'll never forget it. A few locals recommended it to us on separate occasions, so we finally checked it out--and we're so glad we did! The food was excellent--we had the Tripleta sandwich and the cheesesteak, both absolutely mouthwatering. The bread was soft and fresh, and the flavors were spot on. The menu has a Latin-Caribbean flair, thanks to the Puerto Rican chef, and it really shows in the seasoning and creativity. Service was great--Murphy took care of us and made the experience even better. The beers were ice cold, and we were excited to see Medalla, a local Puerto Rican beer, on the menu. It was quiet when we arrived--so quiet we almost left--but we came between lunch and dinner, so we get it. Still, this place deserves to be packed. We've learned they've been around for about 12 years, and now we'll be recommending them just like the locals did with us. Don't miss this spot. It's a true gem with delicious food and warm, friendly vibes. read more

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Every time I eat here I'm very satisfied! Their tacos are amazing. This is a must try restaurant. read more

The Tiny Turtle - The picture says it all! - Caribbean Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

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This is my second review one year later and the food is just as good. We've never eaten inside the restaurant as we always get it to go but the inside is a cool vibe with the bar room separate from the dining area. They have local art for sale as well as some merch and souvenirs. We called for pickup right at the transition from breakfast to lunch so our order took about 30 minutes from call to out the door. We will be back again to try the breakfast burrito, but this time got a pork and a chicken Sofrito burrito. They're so good every time. I really hope this place stays in business! read more

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I love the atmosphere felt very Florida like and once you're inside, it really doesn't seem that tiny. Of my aunt and I had tacos and they were all delicious. We finished the meal with Keylime pie . It was a bit nontraditional and seemed a little bit more like a cheesecake, but I really enjoyed it. My aunt had really expected more of a traditional key line so she wasn't quite as happy with her although she enjoyed the taste . Overall, I had a great experience read more

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Went here for brunch on a Sunday and we were sedated right away. There was only one server and one busser so the service was a little slow, but our food came out quickly. We ordered the Sofrito bowl with steak tips and the Rise N Shine bowl with chicken and over medium eggs. As you can see, the eggs were VERY runny, leaving a soup at the bottom of my bowl. Even with that though the food was extremely tasty. Would come back again and just get the sofrito bowl read more

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Food was pretty good, tho the burrito came out ice cold in the middle. Pinchos skewers were tasty, and a nice small size. Queso is good, Guac was ok. Drink menu is robust both alc and non, homemade limeade was great. Outside seating has chill caribbean vibes. Be prepared for island time service, friendly but a bit slow, even when not too busy. read more

Service is ok but be careful with their $24 burrito. Pricing of items are not transparent. I WOULD NEVER COME BACK. The burrito on the photo is $24 not the price it says on the menu. read more

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This place had such a cool vibe and the food was delicious.. we were new in town and wanted to get a unique experience after our beach trip. We stumble into this unique gem and did not disappoint. I had the sofrito bowl with roasted island pork, I initially orders the small size and regretted thinking I should've gone for the bigger size but the small was more than enough. The rest of my party ordered the sofrito burrito and they were all very impressed. read more

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My family ate here for dinner after reading all the positive reviews about how good the food is. Unfortunately, we do not agree. The ambience was great, staff is friendly, but the food is terrible. read more

Great food, cozy atmosphere and what a beautiful bar. Margaritas are top notch and the food is fresh and delicious. Mahi BLT with plantains was excellent. Will definitely be back and would recommend this place to anyone in the area without any hesitation. read more

We were in Cocoa Beach for my birthday weekend and looking for a brunch spot, found the Tiny Turtle. The service was fantastic. We sat up at the bar and had a chance to chat with the owner. The food was really yummy. The biscuits and gravy (not pictured) had a little spicy kick that I loved! It's probably a good thing I don't live closer to them or I'd definitely be gaining some weight from those! We liked the Tiny Turtle so much we went back for brunch again the next day! read more

The Tiny Turtle - Caribbean Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

A must to eat at! Excellent tasty food! Service is equally excellent! Ambiance is chill. Got the Sofrito bowl with tuna (catch of the day). Flavor bomb! Stop by...you won't regret it. read more

The Tiny Turtle - Sofrito bowl w/tuna - Caribbean Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

Delicious food, very friendly service and great ambiance. The sofrito bowl had so much favors, black beans rice with guacamole and coke slaw. They provided a very complex taste and texture. read more

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Monday buy one get one margaritas night. Tons of vegetarian food. Kids menu too. Easy access to the beach read more

The Tiny Turtle - Great place for lunch or dinner! Buy one get one margaritas on Monday nights! Kids menu too. Tons of vegetarian food. - Caribbean Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

A super cute place! It's really not tiny! There is indoor and outdoor seating. We were greeted right away when we entered. Turtles all around. They are an ocean friendly place so if you want straws you have to ask for them. We came for lunch but they were only offering brunch. So we ordered the following. The Robertico's cubanito. A burrito, a sofrito bowl. And the award winning tripleta sandwich. All were delicious. If you find yourself in Cocoa Beach don't miss out on going to The Tiny Turtle read more

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I enjoyed a weekend lunch at Tiny Turtle, I've been here many times and always find new things to enjoy on the menu. Today I tried out the Quinoa Bowl with the added sides of maduros and chips and salsa. The food was rich in flavor and the portion was huge! I'm glad I came with an appetite. While I came for lunch, they have fantastic brunch offerings on the weekend as well. Something to note about Tiny Turtle is that the service is great, but everyone runs on 'island time'. Don't be surprised if your waiter isn't checking in regularly. The interior has a bar and an array of booth and table seating. You can enjoy the front or back patios and the back patio is known to have live music on the weekends. Parking is a bit tricky so you might have to walk a bit if you don't snag the coveted 6 spots in the front that require parallel parking. read more

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U will not be disappointed eating on this place everything we got was very testy and really good read more

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my friend and i stumbled across this place after a day at cocoa beach. it's cute and homey, feels very cozy. i ordered a sofrita bowl that's worth its price, it lasted me two meals. would def come back! there's a lot of cute shops nearby to explore read more

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The staff is so kind and attentive. The food is fantastic. It is a must m try kind of place. It's a casual and open with great drink and food choices. read more

Had a gift card so we came here and sat at the bar. After we ordered our food and drinks, the bartender let us know they were closing. I wish they let us know before we ordered. It was empty and they started stacking chairs and felt like they were trying to kick us out. It was only 8pm on Monday. Food was fine. Definitely not worth the hype. Maybe the vibe is better on a Friday or Saturday. read more

The hotdogs are very unique and delicious, empanadas are great as well, I also got the sweet plantains, in general very good. Downside they have an appetizer that includes 2 empanadas however you got to pick same flavor for both which didn't make any sense to me :/ read more

Really sad service today...I don't understand why the management did not staff better for a festival day . We sat for 10 minutes with no one coming to our table. My husband had to go ask for menus and still we didn't get any response. When the waitress finally came to the floor she went directly to the table of 6 that came in well after us . I used to love this place...now looks like we have to find somewhere else for breakfast when we come to Cocoa Beach! read more

I came here on a Friday night after waiting a million years at Coconuts and didn't even get greeted. The service here was prompt and the mahi mahi nachos were great. I'd love to come here again, it's just a short walk to the beach (maybe two blocks). read more

The Tiny Turtle - Mahi mahi nachos - Caribbean Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida