First went here when they opened years ago. Since then, I have left FL but I'm currently visiting and have been so excited to have one of their sandwiches for the longest time. I attempted to acquire one 10/23/23 @5pm but they were closed despite google business hours. It would be a tragedy if the went out of business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elena Schwartz, LMT
Gave them another chance and still incredibly disappointedGoing down to 1 star. I'll never eat here or use grub hub again.–++++++++++-Old review;I am hesitant to leave a poor review, as normally this is a go-to staple in our family, so please contact me if u see this and I will explain in more detail.We always order the salad with 1/2 pork 1/2 chicken cuz we can never decide which meat has a better flavor as they are both usually delicious. However this time lettuce must of been frozen as it was clear and brown leaves.... More details on the other food we ordered not so good. I did try to wings for the first time, and minus out the feathers, they were good. Just hoping it was a bad day due to supply chain issues and not the new norm.
Peter Gallagher
Since Smiley been gone the chicken sandwich is half size and the fries are not fully cooked. This was a 5 star place always. Something happened Monday Aug 29. It was not up to Smiley standards. I will give it a new try after Smiley straightens it out
David Swaggerty
I didn't even see this place after I had parked and was waiting on a client but kept noticing a steady stream of people stopping by and getting takeout. I took a chance and called and ordered a cuban. Very pleasantly surprised. It takes two hands to eat each section of this thing. Love it. Going back again as soon as I can like tomorrow for lunch. I tell everyone about it. I'm a fat guy so people take my recommendations seriously.
David S.
I didn't even see this place after I had parked and was waiting on a client but kept noticing a steady stream of people stopping by and getting takeout. I took a chance and called and ordered a cuban. Very pleasantly surprised. It takes two hands to eat each section of this thing. Love it. Going back again as soon as I can like tomorrow for lunch. I tell everyone about it. I'm a fat guy so people take my recommendations seriously. I'm also a level 6 Google Guide so I've been to lots of places and this one is at the top of eats.
keith hemnes
Stopped in after noticing the deli while I was driving down central. Said to myself “man that looks like it’s probably a really good hole in the wall.”Tried 4 types of their empanadas, all amazing.Had a “Tony Montana” as well and wasn’t disappointed with it. The guy upfront hooked us up with pork, and rice with beans while we waited for our food to come out. That was amazing by itself. Definitely will be back to try out more of their menu. Great spot ??
Julian
Pretty tasty food the rice was excellent. Employees weren’t Latin so I was confused but the food was good.
Bill Li
A bit over rated. I got the plantain pork sandwich. It was unique but a bit bland. I had to ask for extra sauce to add a little flavor. The wings were a major disappointment. Although they were freshly fried, they were also very bland. Need a little seasoning !
M A
A otherwise delicious and generously portioned salad is unfortunately ruined by having to pick out a substantial amount of rotten lettuce. I thought perhaps the lettuce was just wilted on account of them putting hot chicken on top, but the rotten lettuce was even on the bottom. It would be perfect if it was just made with fresher lettuce.
Dave G.
I would go for the fries and empanadas again. The sauce on the fries is good. The tres leches cake is amazing, forgot to take a photo.
Tiny little place with great service and authentic Latin food. They gave us some chicken and pork to taste while we waited. We're sold. Try it out!
JustLale
Just got into town and was starving! Got a recommendation from the kid at Walgreens and he said Smiley's has the best sandwiches. He wasn't wrong! The Tony Montana (Cuban) is excellent and the fried sweet plantains are delicious! My first and not my last visit to Smiley's.
Julia D.
What a nice surprise!! I've driven by this place 100 times and didn't notice it was separate to the mobile business next door! I found it thanks to YELP! they never lead me wrong. Cute little funky place, not much seating inside. I ordered pick up through the yelp app and it was ready way quicker than estimated! Sandwich was killer! Awesome dressing, meat was flavorful. Can't wait to come back and try something else.
Jason A. Rodriguez
Everytime I come to Florida to visit family, I try to stop here. And it never fails. Great food, Service and crazy good vibes. Wepa! Mi gente!!!!!
Elena Schwartz
I am hesitant to leave a poor review, as normally this is a go-to staple in our family, so please contact me if u see this and I will explain in more detail.We always order the salad with 1/2 pork 1/2 chicken cuz we can never decide which meat has a better flavor as they are both usually delicious. However this time lettuce must of been frozen as it was clear and brown leaves.... More details on the other food we ordered not so good. I did try to wings for the first time, and minus out the feathers, they were good. Just hoping it was a bad day due to supply chain issues and not the new norm.
First went here when they opened years ago. Since then, I have left FL but I'm currently visiting and have been so excited to have one of their sandwiches for the longest time. I attempted to acquire one 10/23/23 @5pm but they were closed despite google business hours. It would be a tragedy if the went out of business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gave them another chance and still incredibly disappointedGoing down to 1 star. I'll never eat here or use grub hub again.–++++++++++-Old review;I am hesitant to leave a poor review, as normally this is a go-to staple in our family, so please contact me if u see this and I will explain in more detail.We always order the salad with 1/2 pork 1/2 chicken cuz we can never decide which meat has a better flavor as they are both usually delicious. However this time lettuce must of been frozen as it was clear and brown leaves.... More details on the other food we ordered not so good. I did try to wings for the first time, and minus out the feathers, they were good. Just hoping it was a bad day due to supply chain issues and not the new norm.
Since Smiley been gone the chicken sandwich is half size and the fries are not fully cooked. This was a 5 star place always. Something happened Monday Aug 29. It was not up to Smiley standards. I will give it a new try after Smiley straightens it out
I didn't even see this place after I had parked and was waiting on a client but kept noticing a steady stream of people stopping by and getting takeout. I took a chance and called and ordered a cuban. Very pleasantly surprised. It takes two hands to eat each section of this thing. Love it. Going back again as soon as I can like tomorrow for lunch. I tell everyone about it. I'm a fat guy so people take my recommendations seriously.
I didn't even see this place after I had parked and was waiting on a client but kept noticing a steady stream of people stopping by and getting takeout. I took a chance and called and ordered a cuban. Very pleasantly surprised. It takes two hands to eat each section of this thing. Love it. Going back again as soon as I can like tomorrow for lunch. I tell everyone about it. I'm a fat guy so people take my recommendations seriously. I'm also a level 6 Google Guide so I've been to lots of places and this one is at the top of eats.
Stopped in after noticing the deli while I was driving down central. Said to myself “man that looks like it’s probably a really good hole in the wall.”Tried 4 types of their empanadas, all amazing.Had a “Tony Montana” as well and wasn’t disappointed with it. The guy upfront hooked us up with pork, and rice with beans while we waited for our food to come out. That was amazing by itself. Definitely will be back to try out more of their menu. Great spot ??
Pretty tasty food the rice was excellent. Employees weren’t Latin so I was confused but the food was good.
A bit over rated. I got the plantain pork sandwich. It was unique but a bit bland. I had to ask for extra sauce to add a little flavor. The wings were a major disappointment. Although they were freshly fried, they were also very bland. Need a little seasoning !
A otherwise delicious and generously portioned salad is unfortunately ruined by having to pick out a substantial amount of rotten lettuce. I thought perhaps the lettuce was just wilted on account of them putting hot chicken on top, but the rotten lettuce was even on the bottom. It would be perfect if it was just made with fresher lettuce.
I would go for the fries and empanadas again. The sauce on the fries is good. The tres leches cake is amazing, forgot to take a photo.
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Tiny little place with great service and authentic Latin food. They gave us some chicken and pork to taste while we waited. We're sold. Try it out!
Just got into town and was starving! Got a recommendation from the kid at Walgreens and he said Smiley's has the best sandwiches. He wasn't wrong! The Tony Montana (Cuban) is excellent and the fried sweet plantains are delicious! My first and not my last visit to Smiley's.
What a nice surprise!! I've driven by this place 100 times and didn't notice it was separate to the mobile business next door! I found it thanks to YELP! they never lead me wrong. Cute little funky place, not much seating inside. I ordered pick up through the yelp app and it was ready way quicker than estimated! Sandwich was killer! Awesome dressing, meat was flavorful. Can't wait to come back and try something else.
Everytime I come to Florida to visit family, I try to stop here. And it never fails. Great food, Service and crazy good vibes. Wepa! Mi gente!!!!!
I am hesitant to leave a poor review, as normally this is a go-to staple in our family, so please contact me if u see this and I will explain in more detail.We always order the salad with 1/2 pork 1/2 chicken cuz we can never decide which meat has a better flavor as they are both usually delicious. However this time lettuce must of been frozen as it was clear and brown leaves.... More details on the other food we ordered not so good. I did try to wings for the first time, and minus out the feathers, they were good. Just hoping it was a bad day due to supply chain issues and not the new norm.