Cuban Restaurants near Brandon, FL

“Happened to stop on our way home. Best decision! The food.... insanely delicious and the staff is the most amazing group of people! So friendly and kind and generous! We WILL BE BACK. Do yourself a favor and come here for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Or ALL THREE!!!“

“A must stop when in the Brandon area. Great food and coffee.“

“DO NOT EAT LUNCH AT THIS RESTAURANT!!! Unless you have major self control! Unfortunately, I do not and my lunch ended with me taking a nap! I basically feel into a Cuban food coma…apparently it IS a real thing. 😁😄 😆Everything looked and smelled amazing and the customer service was top notch also. The lady asked me if I wanted to try anything before I made a decision and she was very informative. If I had to say anything negative… they made the empanada too hot! They are made fresh to order and I HAD to take a bite before I left the parking lot! Sure, I did burn my mouth… but I don’t care and will do it again! 100% worth it! 🤪 $24 total and that included tip. I couldn’t wait to leave a review! I can not wait to introduce my family to this establishment. Pictured: yellow rice with half black and half garbanzo beans, plantains, stew chicken (Monday special)with vegetables and in the containers are marinated pork and the rest of my empanada.“

“Two to three Sundays of every month we eat at Latin Grill with a small group after church. There is never a wait, we always have fast and friendly service and the food is delicious. We especially love their Cafe con leche. My favorites are their baked chicken with yellow rice and black beans, their salmon, and their grouper bites. One of our Favorite places to eat.“

“Best Cuban bakery in Tampa bay. Coffee is great, atmosphere is awesome and the food is amazing. Great place for a breakfast sandwich and a cafe con leche. 10/10“

“Very good Cuban sandwiches. Will be going back soon for pulled pork and rice and beans next.“

“We are blessed to have LaSeptima as part of all of our life events. Today they wonderfully catered a family funeral. We are grateful for the memories while celebrating over great food. Thank you for being a part of our family for many years.“

“Family time at Valrico location, great atmosphere and the food was amazing! Will definitely visit again soon!“

“We have been to this restaurant 2 times in Yabor, five times in Celebration Fla. it is awesome. Food is some of the best we have ever had. Service and the friendliness of all the staff impeccable. The Yabor location is celebrating over 100 years. It is a beautiful and authentic building. I would give this restaurant the highest recommendation. Why it doesn't have Michelin Star escapes me. Don't think twice it is worth the visit!!!!!“

“that honey butter Cuban hit so hard..🔥“

“I hosted a brunch here and the service was excellent! I have eaten many meals and the food is top notch!!!“

“Great place to eat, Cubans, devil crabs, soups and salads.“

“This is my spot before I go to work. The Cuban sandwich is on point, very flavorful. The empanadas are amazing, my favorite are chicken, shrimp, beef and Philly steak/cheese. The service is even better.“

“The online special showed 1 meat and 2 sides for $6.99. I got 1 meat and 1 side and it was $13 with a tip so either I ordered wrong or something. AC was down but they had a big machine attempting to pump cool air into a wide open entry door. I'll definitely come back and try again. Large portion for the price despite the over charge, I wasn't mad at it at all.“

“I been coming here for last few years. Amazing food great service. You will not be disappointed. 😀“

“This place looks like a little dive when you drive by, it is. Like the good kind. The menu is simple but is made to order by two ladies who you would want as a grandmother and a sister.. There are also some premade foods which looked pretty good. The food is real “homemade”. It appears to be geared toward working folk (me) and I loved it.“

“I always order the pork empanadas here and they're very good. Today i ordered pork, ham and cheese empanadas and i was disappointed. Although the pork it's good, it's ripped in long pieces and when you take a bite you pull most of the pork out. Also, the ham and cheese it's almost inexistent, so it's basically a roasted pork empanada. I told them about it and they didn't even asked if i wanted something different.“

“Great costumer service . Food is amazing Empanadas are filled with a lot of meat and great flavor . Prices are great“

“so it's a mixed review. we went to Celebrate a friend's Birthday. the package fee is ridiculous and not worth the price tag. is it fun yes but short and a bit unorganized and no where near $180. the food is good but priced on the higher side and limited menu so definitely check it out before going. drinks are same, overly priced for the location. its attached to the Quality Inn and a older space they are trying to pass as a high end south beach bar/club. our waitress was low energy and not very attentive although the place was not very busy when we went. the music is fun but way too loud for a restaurant environment.“

“I am leaving this review without any prompting as I was looking up the restaurant hours- but I have always had such a great experience here I felt compelled to share my genuine 5-Star rating and appreciation for the efforts of everyone involved in making delicious food and drinks every time. Great service, great food, well deserving of ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“First time. Got a beef empanada, a tequeno, and a beef stuffed fried yuca. Also some cilantro sauce (extra $ but worth it). Total under 11 dollars. The empanada was bigger than im used too and was nice and flaky. Pretty good all around. If im back in the area I will try again.“

“Abella’s is a hidden gem! The chicken wings were absolutely delicious; crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. The grits were just as impressive: creamy, perfectly seasoned, and the perfect complement to the wings. And the coffee? Easily some of the best I’ve had in Tampa—fresh, rich, smooth, and the perfect way to finish the meal.

The food came out hot and fresh, the portions were generous, and the staff made me feel right at home. You can tell this family-run restaurant takes pride in serving authentic, quality food. If you’re looking for great Cuban comfort food, amazing chicken wings and grits, and incredible coffee, Abella’s is definitely worth a visit. I’ll definitely be back! ☕🍗⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“