Three Palms Cuban Cafe

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Cozy eat in restaurant. Food seasoned to perfection. Service was pretty good and food came quick hot & ready! read more

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11 months ago

Ordered a Cuban and Media noche to go. Solid sandwiches that did not disappoint for about $25. Update: Hold up. We both got VERY upset stomachs (I won't include the details) later that evening and this is all we ate all day. Sad because it tasted really good on the way in. read more

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Great food with a pleasant work staff. It's a small business with huge potential to triple its size. I look forward to eating there all the time! read more

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Compré una paleta con yuca, moros y maduros, pero la experiencia fue decepcionante. El encargado parecía estar descansando y la paleta no tenía sabor, además de no estar bien cocinada. Al desmenuzar la carne, encontré partes crudas y rosadas. Esta fue la primera y será la última vez que compro algo así en este lugar. Para pastelitos y sándwiches está bien, pero si buscan comidas grandes, mejor vayan a Palacio o a cualquier otro lado... ¡aquí no! read more

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Angelo S.

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Located in a strip mall center near Hollywood Beach, this place is a hidden gem! When you walk in your met with great personal service, Cuban music in the backyard, and during the 2 times we went, it was busy with locals who know the food and price is better than anything on or near the Hollywood boardwalk. Everything was so good, we first came for lunch, and the next day came for breakfast! The Cuban coffee and bread combo is to die for. The best Yuke Fries in the area, the chicken soup is something your great grandmother would make you when you're feeling sick and need a lift, the steak and eggs will have you full until dinner time! Absolutely love it. read more

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Kelly L.

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Incredible food everything fresh and made in house!!!! Its a bit small but there is a park just around the corner that we took outer food to go. Service was fast and friendly! Overall 10 out of 10 read more

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Chris G.

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Had the steak which was very good. Love the plantains. Ended it with a very good cup of coffee. Will be back. Friendly staff.

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Jonathan S.

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The food was incredibly authentic and tasted delicious. I had the churrasco w/ white rice, two fried eggs, plantains, and french fries. Beef empanadas were spectacular, cafe con leche outstanding and the star of the show was the coco flan. read more

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Amelia M.

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A great little hole in the wall with great food at prices that won't break the bank. The service is good and you can sit at the counter or one of the booths. read more

Three Palms Cuban Cafe - Breakfast menu. You can order after breakfast hours for an address charge of $1.50 per plate. - Cuban Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

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Alex M.

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Great service and delicious food at a great price! Limited seating but we didn't have a wait.

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I love all the food here, I have been eating at this restaurant since it opened, it is a small business and they cook daily. Owner is very nice. Food is traditional cuban food, very good and inexpensive. read more

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This restaurant is a GEM!!! The food is absolutely AMAZING!!! The service and atmosphere is welcoming. I'd eat here every day if I lived here lol read more

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Meh! The Cuban sandwich was average at best, not enough pork, too much ham. Topped with stale tasting cardboardy shoestring fries. The batidos were excellent. read more

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2 years ago

Perfect little spot on Dixie Hwy! We were warmly greeted when we walked in. We were the first to arrive, right away we were given our menus. The cafe con leche y pan Cubano took me back to my childhood. Our waitress was so friendly and the food was delicious! Just like mi Abuelita made it. The portions are big and the food is fresh. The price is unbelievably affordable! Definitely Will be our go to when we're in Florida read more

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So glad we stopped by for lunch! Amazing food, simply amazing. We had a group of five (this place isn't recommended for large parties; there are three tables and a counter, very small!) so we tried a variety of food, all 5/5: medianoche sandwich, Man of the House sandwich, chicken ensalada (delicious grilled chicken!), black bean soup, beef empanadas, cafe Cubano, guayaba (guava) empanada, guayaba y queso empanada (cream cheese, so it's like cheesecake in a pastry), and flan de coco (quite seeet with the coconut on top). The flan was so creamy! The empanadas were so good we ordered extras to go. We never would have known about this great spot if not for Yelp. Don't come here if you're in a rush because service isn't too quick but if you have to be in and out, put in an online order for pickup; plenty of those came through while we were there. The servers were so sweet and friendly. There were lots of regulars dining and the servers knew them which speaks to the atmosphere they cultivate. Don't miss a delicious lunch at Three Palms! read more

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Maybelin A.

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This place was a little hole in the wall type of cafeteria but very clean and with two nice and attentive ladies helping out the customers. I was there early on a Monday morning and it was pretty packed. I ordered the typical Cuban breakfast that consisted of a Cuban toast with butter, cafe con leche (Cuban coffee & milk) and scrambled eggs with ham and a side of french fries. Not bad. Portions were ok. Taste was good. My cafe con leche was done just right. The tostada was missing a little more butter but that's simply because I love "butter & bread" instead of bread and butter...lol read more

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Excellent service, homemade food taste, people are super nice! When you walk in you are made feel very welcome and appreciated.

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Jeremy H.

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Authentic, delicious Cuban food. Great service from very pleasant staff. Small space with only a few tables and a long bar.

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Jeff K.

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Great tasting Cuban breakfast for an affordable price. I had the Cuban breakfast with two eggs, croquets, plantains, beans and rice. All for around $8 one can't complain. You can't really go too wrong on breakfast.I live in Cali where they charge so much for an egg that when you open it you'll expect gold to come out. Finding this place was a true blessing. The women who work here are very friendly and polite. There is very little space inside and packed. I would stick to small parties. read more

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George R.

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This is a great little restaurant. We have been going here for the last several years. The food is great, and the atmosphere is friendly and inviting! It would be even better if they played a little latino music ~ not loud, but just as background ambience. read more

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Monica J.

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I came to grab a breakfast sandwich really great spot. I will come back to eat a dinner they have a great menu selection.

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Ivan H.

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This is a sister restaurant of their other location that's closer to me located on Biscayne Blvd in North Miami. I came here to pick up some lunch and called earlier for a couple Pan Con Bisteak and it only took about 10 minutes to get to all done. I also ordered Fried Yuca. 4/5 Pan con Bisteak $6.95 for a 12" steak sandwich and it was good. The meat wasn't over done and the lettuce, tomato and onions were not soggy. 4/5 Fried Yuca $3.95 was a nice small portion and came with a cilantro garlic sauce. Nice value for the price. A great spot that's easy to get to with a good amount of parking right in the strip plaza. Service was courteous and friendly...I've been here before and will definitely return. read more

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Long I.

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Cuban Sandwich was goooood !!! Please ask to make it hot !! You would love it ! And don't forget to order French fries ! Absolutely Must ! read more

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Ronni S.

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The yelp reviews were on point. We were looking for a good Cuban sandwich ($8.95) for a late lunch and Three Palms delivered. It was a very casual place filled with regulars. They had a number of specials, which looked good (maybe next time). We also enjoyed a side order of sweet plantains. The waitresses were all very friendly. We would go back. read more

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Francisco M.

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Love this lunch and breakfast place. One of my must-dos when in Florida. People are friendly and food is always great. Mamey shake warms the heart. read more

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We loved this little spot! Very authentic. We did the Cuban and it was awesome. I'm glad we were able to find authentic Cuban food while in Florida. It was one of our goals for our trip and this place was very reasonably priced so win win! read more

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Susan E.

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This place is as authentic as it gets. I love and yearn for a local Cuban bakery like the ones I had down south growing up and when I stumbled on this place, my prayers were answered. Every time I step in or even give a phone call, I'm greeted with such kindness. Whenever I'm missing my mom's pan con bistec, I can count on Three Palms to fulfill my craving. read more

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We visited the area for a few days and decided to eat at three palms cafe two times the best and freshest food ever .Customer service was excellent as well .Every time we come to the area we plan to eat here again . read more

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Really friendly staff and good food. Bi lingual staff. Fresh food made to order Has regulars read more

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Lola M.

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I would give a 0 if I could. Giving me a ham empanada when I asked for chicken is unacceptable. Not everyone eats ham. 0/10 stars

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Erika M.

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3 years ago

This place was okay. I had the bacon wrapped plantains and Cuban expresso. The plantains were good however the bacon was double wrapped so only the top was cooked while the second layer remained raw. I would suggest asking them to wrap only one layer of bacon. My friend had the egg sausage and cheese croissant sandwich. She stated the she had to remove the sausage links from the sandwich as she was expecting a sausage patty and that the croissant was not burnt but definitely over toasted. The expresso was good! read more

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Elva S.

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I decided to tried this place as I saw that the prices were very affordable and the raring are very high. Not only in Yelp but also in the UberEats app. I wasn't disappointed! The portions are really good, prices are affordable and the taste of the food is great. They have plenty of options to choose from. My only comment would be to please add beverages options in the menu. Other than that it is an amazing place. Continue to support local restaurants, they need us and we can always get a break by ordering from these places. read more

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Jo O.

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The food, the service, the friendly environment when you walk in - I love it all. Living in Dania I've found it difficult to find Hispanic establishments so thankful I found them on Yelp! My go to breakfast spot! & the lunch also hits the spot. read more

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My partner & I ordered breakfast today for the first time. I must say I was not impressed at all. The amount of food they served us was not enough, I barely had a decent amount of scrambled eggs/ham & fries in my order. The Cuban bread was not toasted enough, the Cafè con leche was alright. By far this is one of the most disappointing Places I've ever ordered from. Needless to say we won't ever order anything from them again. read more

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Glenn A.

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Amazing lil spot that properly encapsulates the local SoFlo Cuban community. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast here for two consecutive days. Cortadillos y huevos with a hugely helping of hospitality. I'd certainly recommend this place to anyone visiting the Hollywood/ ft. Lauderdale area. read more

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Anibal T.

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Decent Cuban food nothing amazing it nor bad. If you are close by and are hungry, check it out.

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Morgan C.

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Good Cuban restaurant. Food is awesome delicious so good. Good empanadas good coffee. Good medianoche perfect and w lots of mustard and Mayo. Menu looks good special the specials. read more

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Typical Cuban restaurant hidden in a small Strip mall local. Good food, authentic, generous portions and really good croquetas and Cuban coffee. Friendly staff. read more

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Delicious food & atmosphere. Friendly staff & will def be back for more. I had the hombre de la casa y estaba rico

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2308 N Dixie Hwy
Hollywood, FL 33020
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(954) 929-4800
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What time does Three Palms Cuban Cafe open?

Three Palms Cuban Cafe opens at 6:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Three Palms Cuban Cafe close?

Three Palms Cuban Cafe closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Three Palms Cuban Cafe closes at 3:00 PM on Saturday.Three Palms Cuban Cafe is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 4:00 PMSat 6:30 AM - 3:00 PMSun Closed

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Does Three Palms Cuban Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Three Palms Cuban Cafe takes credit cards.

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Does Three Palms Cuban Cafe have catering options?

Yes, Three Palms Cuban Cafe does have catering options.

Does Three Palms Cuban Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Three Palms Cuban Cafe does not serve alcohol.

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Does Three Palms Cuban Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Three Palms Cuban Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Three Palms Cuban Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Three Palms Cuban Cafe has bike parking.

Does Three Palms Cuban Cafe have outdoor seating?

No, Three Palms Cuban Cafe does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Three Palms Cuban Cafe have parking?

Yes, Three Palms Cuban Cafe has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Does Three Palms Cuban Cafe have free WiFi?

No, Three Palms Cuban Cafe does not have free WiFi.

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