Cuban Restaurants near Sarasota, FL

“Very special place with delicious, authenthic food. Lovely wait staff.“

“I’ve been waiting for an authentic upscale Cuban restaurant in the Sarasota area and it’s finally here! I am Cuban and grew up eating delicious Cuban food. My mother is an excellent cook and has taught me to make many of the traditional dishes. Many restaurants claim to have Cuban food, however, most are a mix of other Carribean dishes. Cuba 1958 is authentic. The croquettes are delicious and so is the shrimp cocktail.. the steak was delicious . The yucca was amazing and so was the congri. This is a restaurant not a cafeteria. The ambience is classy. They have a great assortment of wines and liquors. I was very pleased with the service and attention. I tried to convince the owner to open one in Lakewood Ranch. My husband and I will be returning. It’s worth the drive.“

“Finally tried their food today. Everything was amazing! Will defiantly go back. I wish they posted their specials on Facebook but other than that everything was perfect!“

“The food was awesome and the staff very friendly. I highly recommend a visit. It won't be your last!!“

“I was driving through town and wanted some good real food. This place did not disappoint. About 10 minutes from I-75. Nestled in the corner of a street mall. Decor is dated and Spartan, but the service and food make up for it in spades. Recommended.“

“We just happened upon El Ceviche and with knowledge that ceviche was invented in Peru and I hadn't had it in a long time, we ventured in with no recommendation from anyone. What a find! Best shrimp ceviche ever! My husband ordered a beef dish, Lomo Saltado and said it was delicious. Peruvian corn was a real treat. This is on my Best Of list! Go. Eat. Enjoy.“

“What a fun place! Great ambiance—super casual, dive-bar feel. We both ordered the burger, fries, coleslaw. The burgers were excellent. Fries were incredible too—def not on the healthier side, but they’re fries so that’s on brand. Coleslaw was yummy too—kind of sweet instead of vinegary. My husband said it was the best burger he’s had in SRQ! Competitive prices. Oh, and we loved the live music!! Happy to support artists whenever i can :) i was worried it would be too loud but the volume was just right. We couldn’t talk or hear each other, but that was fine since we were shoving food in our faces anyway ;). Will absolutely come back for the Cuban! Love all the made-fresh daily options too.

FYI: no dogs allowed in the restaurant/bar/seating (service animals only). I mention this because a lot of restaurants in this area are super lenient when it comes to people bringing their fur kids…but i believe the outdoor seating would be an option if you can’t dine without Fido :)“

“Always an enjoyable dining experience especially with friends. It gets better every time we go. Presentation can't be beat especially when the server prepares the 1905 salad at the table, a work of art. Iced tea glass never got below half full for long. Looking forward to our next visit. The entire staff make you feel welcomed and provide a unique dining experience every time.“

“un lugar acogedor y buena atención se le recomiendo 👍“

“Sorry! I really enjoyed my Cubano regular sandwich, and only remembered to take a photo after finishing most of it. Loved this sandwich! And there are a number of versions available. The soups are hearty and flavorful as well. Do yourself a flavor favor ? and enjoy this restaurant.“

“Food is authentic on the healthy side. All fresh , enjoy the wait with the shrimp appetizer or a mojito. My favorite dessert is the Cheese/Guava flan. Thanksgiving dinner package was tasty and plenty.“