10 Best Caribbean Restaurants near Largo

“Típico Café Latino (Típico Latino Restaurant), 566 Barton Boulevard, Rockledge, Florida- 5-Stars Although the Hispanic population in Brevard County as of 2022 is a mere 11.6%, their restaurants must make up 35% of the restaurant inventory. Now that I have dined at so many Latin establishments, I feel I am starting to discern the good, the bad, and the horrific. Recently I found myself in Rockledge walking into the unassuming Tipico Café Latino. The place didn't look like much to me at first, and since the most obvious definition of "típico" in English means "typical," I was concerned. Later when I found out that "típico" when referring to food is more about how such a dish represents the most famous local flavor of a region, the name made perfect sense. The food prepared here is the real deal and it's truly outstanding. Don't let the ambiance of this small saloon deter you. Elise is the owner and personally sees to the comfort of her guests. She and her chef are from the Dominican Republic, and their website states that Dominican cuisine has been influenced by indigenous Dominicans as well as settlers from Spain, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Canary Islands, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti (next door on the shared island of Hispaniola), and Hungary. They further indicate that flavor contributions have been made by Sephardic Jews, slaves brought to the Republic by the French in the 17th Century, and freed Blacks who fled from the United States in the 19th Century. From the Menú Típica Latino, I ordered the Típico Fried Platter, and I strongly suggest you do the same. It has everything: Fried Pork, Fried Chicken, Longaniza (Spanish sausage), Salami, Fried Cheese, Casava, and Tostones. Amazing! As the Dominican Republic is only 57 miles southeast of Cuba, it is not surprising that there are also a few expressly classic Cuban dishes on the menu. One of these is the Ropa Vieja/ Shredded Stewed Beef and Vegetables. The rice accompanying this "típica" Cuban dish was cooked perfectly. The beef itself was so tender, its juices so flavorful, that for a moment I experienced zoanthropy, becoming one of Pavlov's dogs salivating just remembering this experience. I pull myself together, remembering I am a human man, and wipe the slobber off my jowls with a towel. THIS IS A BIG BOY MUST TRY! The Big Boy says, "Go see Elise, try the Típico Fried Platter, and, oh yeah, bring your appetite."“

“This place has very good Reuben sandwiches and Cuban sandwiches. And let’s not leave out the potato salad and pasta salad! I went there today with my friend and I see why they are ranked 5 stars! Then on top of it all. It’s all family that runs it. Super super sweet and nice! And oh forgot to add the husband makes most the sweets. And so we tried the raspberry cheesecake. And if she wouldn’t have told us her husband made it. I would have thought it was prepackaged/ store bought! But to be honest it’s better! I can’t wait to go back and try different stuff on the menu and try their flan! I really was very well pleased with this place. From the food to the family who owns and runs its. I will be back!!“

“I highly recommend this restaurant. The flavor was amazing! I will be coming back to visit every time I am in St. Pete’s!“

“Carrie has the best deep-fried wraps I’ve tried. She makes me smile every time, and the food is delicious!“

“So good. I’ve never had a bad dish - oxtail, stewed chicken, and jerk chicken. Friendly staff and huge portions. Definitely a to go place. No real seating.“

“What a treat for our 9th first date anniversary! M39 did not disappoint. Awesome food, cool vibe and David's service is impeccable. Crusted oysters, Cuba pork are amazing! Paella...the best since Sevilla! Great wine and craft beer list. Coming back is a DEF!“

“Beautiful super duper clean restaurant well staffed with very welcoming and well informed happy people! Food pretty and tests even better than it looks as if that's possible - HIGHLY recommend this spot it has a very mellow vibration and the food is crafted to delight the pallet no question.“

“One of my customers brought me some millers and it was 🔥! Delicious 😋 I had the Jerk chicken with beans and rice. The chicken had a nice smoky taste to it and you could smell the smoke! I recommend Millers and can't wait until my next meal from there! Shout-out to this Jamaican man , he did his thing!“

“Excellent restaurant, service, food, and the best atmosphere. It's definitely the best in the area.“

“Food was fantastic! Our server, Sydney was amazing. The new Manager, Owen, was friendly and had great conversation. Definitely recommend!“