El Jefe's Cafe

5317 Gunn Hwy, Tampa
(813) 515-5289

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Belgian Waffle with Fruit
Empanadas Made in-House
Masitas de Puerco Fritas
Fast Friendly Service
Tampa Bay Cheesesteak
Breakfast Burritos
The Cuban Sandwich
Cuban Cheese Toast
Steak Sandwich
Spanish Bean

Menu

Featured items
Cafe Con Leche
Meat, Egg, and Cheese
Cuban toast with bacon, ham, sausage or chorizo, egg, and cheese.
El Jefes Egg Platter
2 eggs your way, choice of bacon, ham, sausage or chorizo served with grits, potatoes or has browns & cuban toast
The Cuban Sandwich
Ham, roast pork, salami, swiss cheese, mayo, mustard, pickle, lettuce, and tomato on pressed cuban bread.
Egg and Cheese Toast
Cuban toast with egg and American, Swiss, or provolone cheese.
Iced Coffee
Iced espresso (black, with milk, or almond milk)
Pan Con Bistec Sandwich
Palomilla steak grilled or breaded, mayo, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes on pressed Cuban bread.
Flavored Teas & Lemonade
Medianoche Midnight Sandwich
Ham, mojo roast pork, Swiss cheese, mayo, mustard, pickle on sweet soft Miami bread.
Empanadas
Made in house.

Breakfast Sandwiches
Meat, Egg, and Cheese
Cuban toast with bacon, ham, sausage or chorizo, egg, and cheese.
Egg and Cheese Toast
Cuban toast with egg and American, Swiss, or provolone cheese.
Avocado, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese
Cuban toast, avocado, bacon, egg and American, Swiss, and provolone cheese.
The Bivins
bacon or sausage, egg and cheese sandwiched between a crispy Belgium waffle with side of maple syrup
Cuban Toast
Cuban Cheese Toast
Cuban toast with American, Swiss, or provolone cheese.
Avocado Cheese Toast
Cuban toast with avocado and American, Swiss, or provolone cheese.
Cuban Tomato Cheese Toast
Cuban toast, tomatoes with American, Swiss, or provolone cheese.
Cuban Cinnamon Toast
Cuban toast topped with cinnamon sugar.
Scrambled Breakfast Burrito
Meat & Cheese
Avocado, Egg & Cheese

Platters
El Jefes Egg Platter
2 eggs your way, choice of bacon, ham, sausage or chorizo served with grits, potatoes or has browns & cuban toast
Torrejas
Strawberries, cream cheese, and powdered sugar on top of round butter Cuban toast.
Steak and Eggs
Palomilla steak topped with grilled onions, side of 2 eggs your way, grits, hash browns or potatoes, and Cuban toast.
CigarMakers Lunch
Corned Beef Hash, 2 Eggs & Toast
Masitas de Puerco Fritas
Chicken and Waffle
Crispy Belgian waffle topped with crispy fried chicken.
Lechon Asado
Roasted and pulled mojo pork
Arroz con Pollo
Picadillo
French Toast
2 pieces of French toast. Served with bacon or sausage.
Belgian Waffle
Topped with blueberries, strawberries, or bananas.
Shrimp and Cheese Grits
Cheese grits topped with grilled shrimp and side of Cuban toast.
Palomilla Steak with grilled onions
2 Pancakes
Sausage and Gravy
Sausage and gravy on round butter Cuban toast with 2 eggs.
Fish and Sidekicks
Fried fish, side of 2 eggs your way, and cheese grits Cuban toast.

Sides
Hashbrowns
shredded and grilled potatoes
Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
fresh, fried and crispy
potatoes
cubed and fried fresh potatoes lightly seasoned
Cup of Oatmeal
Cup of Grits
Egg
Bacon
Sausage
Bag of Chips (15 oz)

Kids
Kids Pancake
Served with bacon or sausage.
Grilled Cheese and Fries
Served with fries or apple sauce.
Cheese Burger (1/4 lb) and Fries
Served with fries.
Kids Scrambled Eggs
Topped with cheese and a side of bacon, or sausage.
Kids Waffle (1)
Served with bacon or sausage.

Appetizers
Ham Croquettes
Empanadas
Made in house.
Stuffed Potato
Garbanzo Bean Soup
Garbanzo beans, chorizo and potatoes
Chicken Noodle Soup
Collard Green Soup
Collard greens, white navy beans and chorizo
Deviled Crab
Real blue crab meat inside of Italian breadcrumbs and made in house.
Queso Frito
Fried cheese served with fresh guava dip
Black Beans and White Rice
Tostones (3)
Jalapenos Poppers (4)
With a side of ranch.
Yuca
Sauteed or fried and served with our homemade chimichurri.
Platanos (6)
Loaded Cheesy Fries
Topped with bacon, sour cream, and jalapenos.

Salads
Chef Salad
Romaine lettuce, sliced boiled eggs, onions, bacon, turkey, ham and Swiss cheese rolls, and Caesar dressing.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing.
Albacore Tuna Salad
Romaine lettuce, onions, and tomatoes.
Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce, onions, and tomatoes.
House Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, black olives, and shredded cheese.
Spinach Salad
Spinach, sliced boiled eggs, bacon, onions, cucumbers, parmesan cheese, and Vidalia onion vinaigrette dressing.

Sandwiches
The Cuban Sandwich
Ham, roast pork, salami, swiss cheese, mayo, mustard, pickle, lettuce, and tomato on pressed cuban bread.
Medianoche Midnight Sandwich
Ham, mojo roast pork, Swiss cheese, mayo, mustard, pickle on sweet soft Miami bread.
Pan Con Bistec Sandwich
Palomilla steak grilled or breaded, mayo, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes on pressed Cuban bread.
B.L.T Sandwich
Crispy bacon, mayo, lettuce, and tomatoes on pressed Cuban bread.
Turkey Club Sandwich
Sliced turkey, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, mayo, lettuce, and tomatoes on pressed Cuban bread.
The Captain Fish Sandwich
Fried or grilled white fish, lettuce, tomatoes, and homemade tartar sauce on Cuban bread.
Tampa Bay Cheese Steak Sandwich
Steak or chicken, mayo, grilled onions, mushrooms, green peppers, and provolone cheese on pressed Cuban bread.
Fred's Pulled Pork Sandwich
Our beloved fried pulled mojo pork, Swiss cheese, mayo, and grilled onions on pressed Cuban bread.
The Rueben Sandwich
Lean corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on marble rye bread.
The Rachel Sandwich
Smoked turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on marble rye bread.
Angus Burger (1/2 lb ) and Fries
Grilled Angus burger pattie, American, Swiss or provolone cheese, mayo, mustard, ketchup, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles on pressed Cuban bread.
Turkey Cuban Sandwich
Sliced turkey, Swiss cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce, and tomatoes on pressed Cuban bread.
Chicken Lickin Good Sandwich
Grilled or fried chicken, secret sauce, and pickles on pressed Cuban bread.
Avocado Delight Sandwich
Avocado, spinach, garbanzo beans, cilantro, and Swiss cheese on pressed Cuban bread.

Quesadillas
Steak Quesadilla
Palomilla steak, onions, red peppers, and cheese.
Tampa Bay Cheese Steak Quesadilla
Steak, onions, cheese, and red peppers.
Cuban Quesadilla
Ham, Roast pork, salami, melted Swiss cheese, mayo, mustard and pickles with a side of sour cream
Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, onions, cheese, and red peppers.
Cheese Quesadilla

Desserts
Guava and Cream Cheese Pastry
Tampa Bay Cheese Cake
Choice of strawberry, caramel, or chocolate topping.
Macaroons
Sugar Cookie
Tres Leches
Ybor City Flan

Beverages
Cafe Con Leche
Iced Coffee
Iced espresso (black, with milk, or almond milk)
Cafesito
A single shot of espresso.
Jamaica
Flavored Teas & Lemonade
Pina
Horchata
Malta
Fountain Drinks 24 oz
Gatorade
Can Drinks
100%25 Juice (16oz)
Spanish Can Drinks
Jarritos
Milk (16 oz)
IBC Rootbeer
Pellgrino Mineral Water

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Recent Reviews

A really good value Cuban sandwich. It's a Tampa style Cuban sandwich that is absolutely delicious. The offer it with lettuce and tomato if you want it. But for me a true Cuban sandwich doesn't have lettuce, tomato, or salami. This is a top tier sandwich. We have a lot of options for these sandwiches. This is one of the best.
February 2026
Great spot for cafe con lechè. Their croquttes are delicious. The biscuits and gravy with friend eggs was good! Everything was cooked to order. Staff was very warm and friendly. Can’t wait to try their sandwiches next time
January 2026
It's a classic neighborhood diner serving comfort food. You go in and see the same faces every time. The food never misses. A lot of the time they know my order and I don't have to say a word. If you wanna have a nice meal served by family go to El Jefe.
January 2026

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El Jefe's Cafe

5317 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 515-5289