It Has Been A Few Years Since My Last Visit But I Just Knew The Steak Sandwich Was About To Be Hitting….. Ordered One For My Dad And One For Myself, There Was BARELY Any Meat Between The Bread, And Mine Had A Piece Of Fat So Thick That It Took Up Half Of The Meat I Did Have.. My Dad Ended Up Giving Me His Steak SMH ??♀️, I’m So Disappointed ?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Larry Cutler
Very tasty meals. Friendly service
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Cuban
Simon Kemp
Sadly I didn’t get any pics but it is kind of tucked out of the way the ladies were very friendly and the food was bomb!!!Family of 4 shared one large Cuban sandwich tried it with mayo lettuce and tomato… rather just get pickle and mustard next time, and a meal of chicken, rice and black beans which comes with onions tomato and lettuce and a piece of bread.So good!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Cuban
Ian Mcdonald
Been eating at Abella's for over 30 years. Even though they have switched owners, the food is still great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ezell Lester
Love the cuban chicken ? ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Chicken
Kee
Food is always fresh, flavorful and delicious with friendly yet quick service. This has been a staple since childhood for me ❤️
Food: 5
Service: 5
Renee Mckenzie
People nice food good service quick ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luanne Lagreca
Very fair prices good food friendly StaffDefinitely we go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Jordan
I haven't been to this spot in over twenty years, the sandwich was good and I would recommend them when you want a Cuban sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Head
What a genuinely friendly family restaurant. Excellent breakfast, cafe con leche, and delicious sandwiches. They know what customer value is and how to treat people well. Even with the challenges of inner city these are very kind people.
Today I ordered the cheese, fish grits, with Cuban toast. Well no cheese on the grits, Cuban toast could have been better. The only item that was edible was the Cuban sandwich. At this point after ordering, a few years from Abella’s I’m done.
Abella's Cuban Restaurant stands out as a beloved culinary treasure in Tampa, winning the hearts of diners with its authentic Cuban cuisine. The flavorful dishes pay homage to traditional Cuban recipes, with highlights including succulent roast pork, savory black beans and rice, and the mouthwatering Cuban sandwich. The friendly and welcoming staff, combined with the cozy ambiance, create a warm and inviting setting for a delightful dining experience. Abella's commitment to delivering the true taste of Cuba makes it a go-to destination for those seeking a delicious and satisfying journey through Cuban flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Cuban
Nancy Crowden
Visiting from out of state, I was looking forward to a great Cuban sandwich. USUALLY a little place off the beaten path has the best of everything, it's where the locals eat!My family lives in St Pete. We took the trolley to Ybor City and did the long walk to Abella's.We ordered pork Cuban sandwiches. It should have been called luncheon meat on Cuban bread. It was some kind of a pressed loaf? Ham?There was even some salami slices, and I have no clue what cheese was used. I took a few bites of the small sandwich I got, my granddaughter got a large, she didn't eat half of a half , her husband ate his, but he would eat anything. We took what we didn't eat home, mine went into the garbage and my grandaughter's husband ate the rest of hers.The plates of food looked great!! It was too got for me to have ordered a meal, I wish I had.Just so disappointing for me. I now live in Alaska and can't get any Cuban food there. I did live in Miami, is that the difference? I haven't been in FL for 30 years and was really looking forward to an authentic Cuban sandwich.The whole experience was disappointing all the way around.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
freddie edwards
Grits where coarse & grainy instead of smooth , the stuffed potato was extremely oily and not crispy at all the oil was so overwhelming you couldn’t taste the small amount of meat present.
It Has Been A Few Years Since My Last Visit But I Just Knew The Steak Sandwich Was About To Be Hitting….. Ordered One For My Dad And One For Myself, There Was BARELY Any Meat Between The Bread, And Mine Had A Piece Of Fat So Thick That It Took Up Half Of The Meat I Did Have.. My Dad Ended Up Giving Me His Steak SMH ??♀️, I’m So Disappointed ?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Very tasty meals. Friendly service
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Cuban
Sadly I didn’t get any pics but it is kind of tucked out of the way the ladies were very friendly and the food was bomb!!!Family of 4 shared one large Cuban sandwich tried it with mayo lettuce and tomato… rather just get pickle and mustard next time, and a meal of chicken, rice and black beans which comes with onions tomato and lettuce and a piece of bread.So good!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Cuban
Been eating at Abella's for over 30 years. Even though they have switched owners, the food is still great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Love the cuban chicken ? ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Chicken
Food is always fresh, flavorful and delicious with friendly yet quick service. This has been a staple since childhood for me ❤️
Food: 5
Service: 5
People nice food good service quick ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very fair prices good food friendly StaffDefinitely we go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I haven't been to this spot in over twenty years, the sandwich was good and I would recommend them when you want a Cuban sandwich.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a genuinely friendly family restaurant. Excellent breakfast, cafe con leche, and delicious sandwiches. They know what customer value is and how to treat people well. Even with the challenges of inner city these are very kind people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Today I ordered the cheese, fish grits, with Cuban toast. Well no cheese on the grits, Cuban toast could have been better. The only item that was edible was the Cuban sandwich. At this point after ordering, a few years from Abella’s I’m done.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak Sandwich, Fish, Cuban Sandwich
The fish and grits are great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abella's Cuban Restaurant stands out as a beloved culinary treasure in Tampa, winning the hearts of diners with its authentic Cuban cuisine. The flavorful dishes pay homage to traditional Cuban recipes, with highlights including succulent roast pork, savory black beans and rice, and the mouthwatering Cuban sandwich. The friendly and welcoming staff, combined with the cozy ambiance, create a warm and inviting setting for a delightful dining experience. Abella's commitment to delivering the true taste of Cuba makes it a go-to destination for those seeking a delicious and satisfying journey through Cuban flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Cuban
Visiting from out of state, I was looking forward to a great Cuban sandwich. USUALLY a little place off the beaten path has the best of everything, it's where the locals eat!My family lives in St Pete. We took the trolley to Ybor City and did the long walk to Abella's.We ordered pork Cuban sandwiches. It should have been called luncheon meat on Cuban bread. It was some kind of a pressed loaf? Ham?There was even some salami slices, and I have no clue what cheese was used. I took a few bites of the small sandwich I got, my granddaughter got a large, she didn't eat half of a half , her husband ate his, but he would eat anything. We took what we didn't eat home, mine went into the garbage and my grandaughter's husband ate the rest of hers.The plates of food looked great!! It was too got for me to have ordered a meal, I wish I had.Just so disappointing for me. I now live in Alaska and can't get any Cuban food there. I did live in Miami, is that the difference? I haven't been in FL for 30 years and was really looking forward to an authentic Cuban sandwich.The whole experience was disappointing all the way around.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Grits where coarse & grainy instead of smooth , the stuffed potato was extremely oily and not crispy at all the oil was so overwhelming you couldn’t taste the small amount of meat present.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4