Cuban Restaurants in Tampa, FL

“Cuban sammich was so juicy and flavorful! I had coquito flan so good I wanted to lick the container! Highly recommend 👌 👍 👏“

“The food wasn't just good it was authentic. I was born and raised in Tampa and I know there are some dishes that you can only get when you're invited into our homes. It isn't something you can experience anywhere else accept in the home of a Tampa native. Their menu includes one of those dishes. Everything we ordered made my wife want to move from Maryland to Tampa. The cerviche with fresh tuna was the surprise standout on the appetizer menu. We simply weren't ready for what they had coming out of that kitchen. The customer service and the food makes this the highlight of our visit back home.“

“Good portions, good food, great service!“

“If I could eat here every day I absolutely would!!!!!“

“The best cuban food in Tampa. Love it!!“

“**********Important Notice: Page Scheduled for Deletion************** We regret that your Page has been scheduled for deletion for one or more of the following reasons. • **Intellectual Property Violation:** Your content may violate copyright or trademark laws. • **Community Standards Violation:** Your Page does not meet our guidelines that ensure a safe and respectful environment for all users. • **Hate Speech:** We do not allow any content that promotes hatred or discrimination. If we do not receive an appeal within 24 hours, we will delete your Page in accordance with our policy. 🔗 Link is provided in the comments sec“

“This is the best Cuban Chinese Rice I have had. It tastes just like my Mima used to make.“

“My brother, sister n law and I have a standing Friday lunch date and we choose local restaurants to visit. This is fairly new in NT area. The menu is limited, but the food is good. I ordered the original cuban, which had a lot of meat. He ordered the Pork sandwich and he said it was loaded. She ordered the basic plate and added masitas de pork. She also like it. There were no problems at all, however the food could use a little more flavor. It is a quick food spot for sandwiches. I would not go out of my way to visit it, but if I am in the area I would try it out. They are building their menu, so I might try it again. Over all a good local lunch place.“

“Great fast service and delcious empanadas!“

“Great place for Latin food, customer service is the best, great atmosphere , friendly. Been going there for years !!“

“This is by far the best local eatery! I eat here almost every day. All the food is outstanding; as I eat healthy, I normally get the steak or chicken with salad and yuca or black beans. Of course a Cuban coffee and just sometimes one of their delicious desserts. I always bring home yuca and salad for dinner. For now, am staying away from carbs and have lost 11 pounds since going here.!! The servers are fantastic and very friendly. The entire restaurant is clean which is a huge thing to me! Highly recommend!!“

“I could tell from the aroma when we walked in this was going to be good! My only complaint was the coconut is not cooked into the flan it is dried and sprinkled all over the flan. Coconut was too dry but the flan was delicious like the lechon, Maduro and black beans. I would have gone back the next day but they were closed.“

“We have been to this restaurant 2 times in Yabor, five times in Celebration Fla. it is awesome. Food is some of the best we have ever had. Service and the friendliness of all the staff impeccable. The Yabor location is celebrating over 100 years. It is a beautiful and authentic building. I would give this restaurant the highest recommendation. Why it doesn't have Michelin Star escapes me. Don't think twice it is worth the visit!!!!!“

“Tried the pan con bistec and it was really good — super tender and full of flavor. You can tell it was made with care. The owner was really nice and got my food out fast, which I appreciated. Great service and great food. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Excellent and authentic Cuban food! The people there are always nice and they treated me very kindly, even when I came right before they were closing. They made me an excellent Cuban sandwich and I'll be coming back more for their food.“

“Delicious Cuban sandwich I’d say best in south tampa!“

“The food at this place was excellent ! Freshly cooked and the smoothies were extremely good. You have more than enough choices to fit your needs. Stop by Caribbean Twist you won’t be disappointed!!!“

“I just got off the plane from Tennessee and haven't been back home for a few years. I drove straight to Pipos for lunch and it was so good as always!!“

“I am so happy to have found Las Palmas. My absolute favorite Cuban fix. The Ropa Villeja is phenomenal.“

“??? I’ve been eating here 2-3 times a week for 4 months, and it's always amazing. Then, I noticed they only has 9 reviews which is crazy for how flavorful this place is. Everything is flavorful without being overpowering. This is a father/son operation, and they’re awesome guys. Today, I went plain Jane and had the quarter chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans, but their authentic Cuban is fresh and delicious. Especially their sandwiches. I usually go authentic with arroz amarillo con frijoles negros (yellow rice with black beans). All lunches come with a piece of Cuban bread. Their breakfast is great, too. The eggs are fresh and cooked to order. The build-your-own omelette is a phenomenal way to start the day. They also do catering. If you’re just northwest of the Buccaneers stadium near the Lois & MLK area, take a stop at this little food truck, and be very pleasantly surprised. I’ll post more so that word gets out about this hidden gem. This lunch was $10.74 with tax. I am not compensated in any way, but I am a chef having previously worked in a Michelin Star restaurant, and a Food Safety Instructor/Proctor. I know how hard it can be to not get the proper exposure.“

“This is one of the best coffee shops I've visited. The drinks were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I also tried their pastries, and they paired perfectly with the coffee. The place was peaceful, making it a great spot to study, work, or simply unwind. Highly recommended!“

“good service good breakfast“

“Muy buen servicio y delicioso los sanwhiches“

“This place looks like a little dive when you drive by, it is. Like the good kind. The menu is simple but is made to order by two ladies who you would want as a grandmother and a sister.. There are also some premade foods which looked pretty good. The food is real “homemade”. It appears to be geared toward working folk (me) and I loved it.“

“I been coming here for last few years. Amazing food great service. You will not be disappointed. 😀“

“Clean and prompt attention on an early morning running errands and needing a quick picker upper before hitting the road again.The place was clean and cozy; the service very cordial. My Cuban coffee was on point, and my medianoche sandwich quite tasty. Will return ??“

“Great costumer service . Food is amazing Empanadas are filled with a lot of meat and great flavor . Prices are great“

“Looking for a good cafè con leche and a Cuban toast yesterday I went to the wrong place, what a disaster! Today I found Conga's cafe, what a little gem. My cafè con leche was like I like it, hot and fresh, and the Cuban toast! My husband had scramble eggs with sausage and pancakes and he was pleased, very good portion. Reasonably prices, great customer service, Maribel is excellent. I definitely will go back! I can't wait to try other food items from their menu! Great Job Conga's cafe! 👏 👍🏻😍 God bless you 🙏🏻“

“The online special showed 1 meat and 2 sides for $6.99. I got 1 meat and 1 side and it was $13 with a tip so either I ordered wrong or something. AC was down but they had a big machine attempting to pump cool air into a wide open entry door. I'll definitely come back and try again. Large portion for the price despite the over charge, I wasn't mad at it at all.“

“Old school counter-style Cuban restaurant with authentic cuisine. Nothing fancy about the decor, but the great food makes up for anything lacking in the ambience department. Extra pickles and mustard with a longer press on the Cuban for more crunch is the way to go. Try the Spanish Bean Soup (garbonzo beans and sausage) or cooked yuca, or Caldo Gallago soup (collards) for a side and you're good to go. Don't miss the free bread strips in the basket on top of the counter. Small outside dining area.“

“Service was non existent if because they had no wait staff. Only a bar tender. There was a small event in the back corner but that was not the issue. They just didn't have a waitress or waiter for anything but the pool areas which we were not patronizing.“

“The flavor of her food is the way Cuban food was meant to be. My family used her to cater our reunion and the food was amazing. Thank you.“

“I recently ordered the Philly Cheese Steak Combo with The Best Homemade Fries on the Planet, the Free Side of Spicy Dipping Sauce, and a Sweet Tea. It was all phenomenal. The fries were truly excellent. Extremely delicious.“

“I am leaving this review without any prompting as I was looking up the restaurant hours- but I have always had such a great experience here I felt compelled to share my genuine 5-Star rating and appreciation for the efforts of everyone involved in making delicious food and drinks every time. Great service, great food, well deserving of ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Best Cuban food outside of Miami. Great menu choices. I had the chicken ala parilla with tostones. It was delicious. Server was friendly and very professional. Went for lunch at about 2 pm after visiting the Tampa Zoo, which is not too far away. We were seated right away. Plenty of parking. You have a choice to sit cafeteria/stool style on the one side of the building or a sit-down table on the other. Highly recommended, very reasonably priced.“

“Buen servicio y buena comida!“

“Hoy pedí un arroz frito y una frita sin palabras especial !!! Con todo lo que lleva 😍“

“Great taste,tostadita en los bordes y suave en el cuerpo.La recomiendo.“

“Found this place while looking for a spot to grab food for lunch on my lunch break. I was not disappointed, the food was great and tasted freshly made and had a nice selection of drinks to go along with lunch. I recommend this establishment!“

“The mojo pork and the ropa vieja sandwich are so good ! 😊 coming back with the family very soon .“

“Jamás había comido en este lugar. Decidí hacerlo hoy Domingo. Y no se de los otros días pero creo que acerté. Tengo que decir que el servicio y la atención fue excelente. Me asistió Miguel que siempre estuvo pendiente a lo que necesitaba. La comida estuvo al punto y sabrosa. Si buscas un lugar para cenar los Domingos este sería una excelente elección. por cierto había Kareoke con excelencia y mucho talento. Love It.“

“Deliciosa Trucha me pude deleitar , perfecta“

“This place is Great!! From the Food to the Pricing and right back to the Owner and employees!! Been going here a min of twice a week. Got most of my fellow workers hooked on Papis Cafe. They close at 3pm and only open from Monday through Friday. Breakfast Lunch and buy you a dinner plate to take home. My name is Willie and I definitely approve this Message!!“

“so it's a mixed review. we went to Celebrate a friend's Birthday. the package fee is ridiculous and not worth the price tag. is it fun yes but short and a bit unorganized and no where near $180. the food is good but priced on the higher side and limited menu so definitely check it out before going. drinks are same, overly priced for the location. its attached to the Quality Inn and a older space they are trying to pass as a high end south beach bar/club. our waitress was low energy and not very attentive although the place was not very busy when we went. the music is fun but way too loud for a restaurant environment.“

“The man and woman that takes care of that place and communicates with you are very friendly, And family oriented in a grandma and grandpa kind of way Food is fast compared to similar eateries like it loved every bit about this place If you are in the HCC Del Mabry area, definitely stopped by“

“Fantastic Delivery — Authentic Cuban Flavors Delivered Perfectly!

We ordered delivery from Leah's Cafe in Tampa and it was a great choice! We got the Cuban sandwiches with black beans and yellow rice, and everything arrived hot and fresh.

The Cuban sandwich was on point — perfectly pressed with amazing flavors. The pulled pork inside was honestly the best I've ever had. So tender, juicy, and packed with flavor! The black beans were the absolute best I've ever tasted — perfectly seasoned and delicious. The yellow rice was soft and fluffy, just right.

Generous portions, fresh ingredients, and excellent value even through delivery. If you're craving real Cuban food in Tampa, Leah's Cafe delivers (literally)! We'll definitely order again.
Highly recommend!“

“Great food and fresh drinks. Great atmosphere and services.“

“Took my party there to gather Intel, meet up after hard Dungeon crawl and look for more side quests, only to discover is JUST a sandwich shop. My palidin and thief wanted to leave but I convinced them to stay anyway. The food and staff were delightful! Would go again!“