Cocina Café Malabar
$ • Latin American, Caribbean, Cafe
Hours:
1150 Malabar Rd SE #101, Palm Bay
(321) 327-2707
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First time coming down. Very nice staff. Food looked delicious. I got some empanadas and onion rings and they were sooo good!! I’ll def be back again soon to try more of their menu!
Ghetto customer service, had feedback on the amount of food they serve and the manager got loud and defensive. Express myself to her that I was just giving feedback not to take it personal. Stating that if I cannot afford it, if that is the case I won't walk in there to buy it. Last time before today that I went there , they were rude to some woman and that was embarrassing.
Minus one star, the servers must be scared to serve like they're feeding a grown person, tiny scoops of meat then when you ask them to add more, they act like they're afraid.
9/20/25 around 12:30 pm I ordered arroz con gandules and carne guisa they put like 4 pieces of meat on the tray when I asked them to add more she asked (I guess the line boss) who said flat out no, then I opted for a small container of meat on the side the line boss slammed it on the serving line like...read full review
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 7:30AM - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30AM - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 7:30AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 7:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Saturday | 7:30AM - 8:30PM |
| Sunday | 8AM - 7PM |
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Cocina Café Malabar is a restaurant serving Caribbean and Spanish cuisine. The best food feels like home, with great service. Favorite meals include the Venezuela Empanadas, chicken empanadas, pizza empanadas, pollo guisado, stuffed yuca, onion rings, the Cuban sandwich, and Cuban coffees. The food is always quality and yummy. Catering offers 12 empanadas for $25, ready within 10-15 minutes. The staff is very nice. One reviewer noted an error where they were charged twice for one breakfast sandwich, but they returned the next day and it was credited back. Some reviews mention the service can feel rushed and less friendly over time, missing that same welcoming, family-like vibe. However, the food is typically very good, and the restaurant delivers quality. Overall, it is a great spot with a variety of food, and a place where customers plan to come back.