Arrived in area for overnight before departing cruise. Family tired looking for quick bite and I wasn't in the mood for BK or Wendy's. I found this place on Yelp and SO worth it! Picky pre-teens loved the sofrita bowl and tripletta sandwich. When we arrived there were 4 policeman just finishing up their dinner...we knew it was going to be good food! We all loved the Cuban fare, picnic tables, friendly staff, and great ice cream shop next door. read more

The Tiny Turtle - Picnic table dining, walk-up window & great staff! - Caribbean Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

I stopped here for a quick solo dinner while on a business trip in the area. I really enjoyed my visit to the Tiny Turtle. I had the sofrito salad with chicken. It was huge and full of fresh ingredients. I really appreciate when restaurants put a lot of fresh greens in their salads and this place did not disappoint -- the salad was loaded with fresh kale, cabbage, and romaine lettuce, topped with all kinds of fresh and healthy toppings like black beans and pulled chicken. My server was very attentive; I sat at one of the two tables out front but that didn't stop her from popping out a couple of times to fill my water or check on me. The location is in a nice little side street off A1A in the "downtown" area of Cocoa Beach. It felt like a little oasis in the midst of the tourist crush. I will definitely come back here the next time business takes me to Cocoa Beach. read more

Another great stop on our quick Beach trip! We all got the Sofrito bowls, 2 chicken, an Island pork, and a shrimp. We also enjoyed the chips and salads, grilled wings, and plantain chips! Delicious Caribbean food, near the beach! read more

I am usually not one to weigh the service heavy in my reviews but this place has got to be kidding me! Today we waited 1 hour and 1/2 for our food. The food was good, not amazing , definitely not worth that long of a wait. I am willing to give them the benefit of the doubt and return a second time. Perhaps this was a rough day for them. read more

What a great place! We had the Sofrito Bowl and all I can say is, YUM! The atmosphere is great ... Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Walking distance from the beach so a quick lunch between dips is possible! read more

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Well... Thats the best sandwich I have ever had. Honestly. Im a fat kid from Central New York and have traveled the world. Get the Tripeletta Sandwich. It makes a family vacation worth the 4 hour flight 1 hour at TSA and the hour and a half ride from the airport. read more

My family and I loved it here! It is in walking distance of cocoa beach so it's easy to get a bite to eat before heading back home or office the beach. Service was alright, but what really won me over was the food, music, and vibe inside the quaint restaurant. The food was well portioned, simple, and fresh. read more

As a puertorrican, I can asure that the Carribbean flavor is undeniable at this restaurant. The food is just delicious. Perfect portions and good prices! My favorite place in Cocoa Beach. read more

Everything about this restaurant was so good! My family and I came here for dinner and we all essentially ordered the Sofrito in some form (salad/bowl) which was delicious. However, what made it 5 stars was the service from everyone there. Our server was so kind and even went out her way to play connect four with our child. Would def recommend and will come back! read more

Great flavors!! Tiny place, super casual, great service & good. I had the luncheon sized dorito bowl with grilled mahi and Wayne the dorito nachos with beef. If you are a foodie and this to your list of stops. read more

We enjoyed an EXCELLENT lunch at The Tiny Turtle. Service was very attentive and they repeatedly checked on us and refilled drinks. They took regular menu items to the NEXT LEVEL with totally over-the-top flavors. My fiancee ordered the Cheese Quesadilla and I ordered the Four Cheese Bacon Melt. That Bacon Melt....YUM! We could not believe how the chef managed to take these items to gourmet status! The portions were generous and the prices were affordable. We will definitely return for great food! read more

Fresh flavors and healthy food! Our server Michelle was a nice lady to talk to and my husband and I had a great lunch together while feeling healthy and refreshed. If you're looking for those cleaner, tropical flavors, this is a good spot. The sofrito salad was good and I recommend the shrimp. The mahi is delicious, too! read more

In the area recently and looking for something different. We found The Tiny Turtle on Yelp and made our way there from the hotel down the street. The food is super tasty, definitely helped with my hangover. We ordered the chips and salsa with guacamole to start with. The chicken sofrito bowl was also outstanding, I ordered the large portion and it was great and full of flavor. Overall, I love the vibe of this place and the location is great. The staff is super friendly as well and provides great recommendations. I wish we had had more time to explore the downtown area and a trip isn't complete without a stop here! read more

Great little hole in the wall in Cocoa Beach. It has a nice outdoor area to eat and giant Connect Four for the kids. I ordered the Sofrito Bowl and it was amazing! Our server was very friendly and gave us great service. . read more

We stopped at the Tiny Turtle on a Sunday drive to Cocoa Beach. We started with the sofrito nachos (with beef) and then I ordered the quinoa bowl (with shrimp) and my fiancé had the burger caribe. Food tasted fresh and had lots of flavor. Portions were perfect for lunch. Perfect place to stop for a quick, casual bite. read more

We ate there last night and it was fabulous! If it looks like it's closed on the outside, go around the back, it's open and well worth finding! We had the burger, and it was one of the best I've EVER had! Also the tacos were outstanding, and the pork wrap was delicious!! Friendly service and affordable! We will definitely be going back for more whenever we are in town! read more

Best food on the block. I just got off a carnival cruise where the food was just ok and the food at The Tiny Turtle was a breath of fresh air. The food is bursting with flavor and truly warms the soul. Couldn't recommend it more!! read more

Took my NASA Robot competition team to this place. Everyone loved it. The skewers and the snapper are so amazing!

Every time that we are in Cocoa Beach we always stop by the Tiny Turtle. The Sofrito Bowl is fantastic as are the shrimp tacos.

Very small place, but with a lot of character and friendly service. Try to go at a time when it's not too crowded and you will find it very enjoyable! read more

If I had to choose only one place to eat out on the town, Tiny Turtle would be the one - feeding me Mahi-Quinoa Bowl's foreva!!

Went here for our vacation and got a variety of food from this place and all in all it was very good we were pleased of the service and loved how local it was and it being a small little restaurant just made it seem much better to us good solid place to try if you ever come to cocoa beach :) . read more

If you're in the area, you MUST stop here!! The food is fast! The food priced really well and the food is GREAT!! We tried the chips & salsa, the chicken sofrito bowl (OMGoodness!!) the chicken skewers and the wings (we were fatties that day lol). The wings-- goodness the were excellent!! read more

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

Must visit! Ordered the shrimp sofrito bowl with extra mahi mahi, and let me tell you that The Tiny Turtle has a new customer! Apart from the regular American style restaurants in downtown Cocoa beach, The Turtle is a unique Puerto Rican/Caribbean spot worth visiting and trying the delicious flavor combinations offered! read more

You must eat here. Very unassuming little restaurant in Cocoa Beach. My boyfriend and I are in town for a wedding. We researched lunch spots on the drive from Orlando and pulled up just as the restaurant opened. The staff was super friendly and happily shared their opinions on what was good (I love that). Having read the Yelp reviews on the way down I had my mind set on the Sofrito bowl with pork. I got a small which was plenty for lunch but I could have downed a large. It was delicious-my kind of comfort food. Rice, beans, shredded pork, guacamole, a tangy slaw and a sautéed plaintain on the side. Really so good. My boyfriend had the Tripleta sandwich with plaintain chips and slaw on the side. I tasted it and instantly wished I could have had a meal with half of the Tripleta sandwich and a small side of the Sofrito bowl-they were both so good. Definitely try The Tiny Turtle. read more

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Had a great time watching the Red Elvis's. The Island Pork tacos were the bomb and drink prices were very reasonable. Can't wait to go back and try the breakfast menu. read more

Tripleta is my favorite sandwich ever and all their other dishes are 10/10. I hate you for being closed on sundays now.

Small place with awesome sea turtle decor and good food! I had the Tripleta sandwich with plantain chips - pork and chicken on sandwich were great. Good selection of beer. Friendly and fast service. They do takeout also. read more

The Tiny Turtle - Floor with sea turtles heading to sea! - Caribbean Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

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Summary: Awesome Caribbean food. Tasty and filling. Reasonable prices. Great people. Weird hidden location. Food Loved it. We tried the sofrito pork and the pinchos. Everything was tasty. All other thins on the menu looked awesome (triplets sandwich, Quinoa bowl, wraps, etc). A bit of a different menu... No excuses to eat crap when this is an option. Prices Affordable. For $10 you can have a nice filling meal. You can't beat these prices for arty island food. Ambiance Beachy. Guys without shirt, and ladies in their swimsuits. There is no indoor sitting, just outdoors, which I think makes it even more interesting. Sort of like a food truck feel to it. Location Hard to find, as it is hidden behind other big restaurants and is not on the main roads. No dedicated parking spaces like other restaurants around, so have to make time to park on the street and walk over. Overall, a treat. Loved it. read more

Some of the most unique, high quality food you will have in a laid back, beach atmosphere. I highly recommend the PB&J pork sliders.

I've been here 3 times and I'm finally writing a review. I have ordered 3 different items each time and feel now I can write an honest review of the Food. It's really good! The Mahi wrap was my first meal and I about died at how huge it was. The flavors all blended well. My 2nd meal was the Mahi Tacos, I know I have a theme of Mahi going here, but I have tried the ribs which were a special one night and finally tonight the Pork Sofrito Bowl. Everything I've tried has been delicious. Good portion sizes. Excellent value for the price. My only negative thing is about the salsa. I prefer chunky, theirs is very puréed. I honestly don't think there isn't anything on the menu I wouldn't try. Next time I'm going for the Tripleta. read more

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The Tiny Turtle has a great island vibe with unique Caribbean beers and flavors. Pork sliders and grilled chicken & steak pinchos are great starters. Followed it up with their fresh catch of the day, Red Snapper Sofrito Bowl with delicious hints of Cumin in the rice. Island pork and Mahi tacos were great as well. Finally, the Tripleta sandwich was dubbed as a "meat sandwich" by my son. The crema caribe adds a wonderful additional flavor to an already powerful combination. read more

Very friendly and fun environment!! Food was amazing and you get a good amount of food for what you pay for. It takes a little bit to get your food but well worth the wait! I would definitely go again. read more

Great food!! Laid back atmosphere and great service. Been coming to cocoa beach my entire life and this is top 5 for my family read more

Small little place that i would have never found if it werent for yelp. Fantastic food, will be back for sure Currently outside seating only but inside looks near completion. Good times! read more

Food came out cold. Probably was cooked earlier in the day and served warmed up. Right when my family was done eating we all had to use the restroom. Very upsetting considering we were on vacation and had to pay almost 80$ for food that can be compared to airport food. Never ever going back and good for the people that haven't eaten there. Two thumbs down. Then the owner gets mad for honesty. Even worse then I thought this establishment. Yelp is here for reviews. Those that are reading this. Trust me when I say for the money you're going to pay. It's definitely not worth it. Good day sir! read more

We were recommended to this spot by a Cocoa Beach local and we were not dissappointed! Yummy and healthy food with good service and good vibes to match! :) read more

Adorable little joint, with excellent food. I had the pork Sofrito Burrito. It was delicious, but come hungry because it's one bodacious burrito. read more

Excellent! My wife said OMG about the Mahi Mahi fish tacos. They were delicious. I had the Burger Caribe. I love ketchup on my hamburgers and I'm always nervous when I order a hamburger that I know I should not put ketchup on. This is one of those burgers. It was fantastic! It came with beach slaw which was amazing. The ambiance in the small, little restaurant was cozy and they played great reggae. To top it all off, our waitress was very cute and very nice. read more

We have been enjoying food at the Tiny Turtle since they opened I'm thinking at least 6 or 7 years ago. We recommend to all of our out of town visitors and people looking for a good local restaurant. We love the owners Kelly and Moises and the staff is always pleasant and attentive. A must visit if you have never been here. read more