Omgg, soooo good!! The owner made my colada himself. The guava & cheese patty was warm, moist, and flaky. I was in absolute heaven. I also got Yuca Frita & a beef empanada. So glad I found this place! I used to eat Cuban food every day when I was living in another city.Ps: Papi told me the coffee is his own special roast!! They have their custom roast prepared fresh each week. Definitely come here! So good.One single negative aspect was that the beef empanada shell was so big but there was barely any beef in it. There was just a tiny bit shoved into the bottom of the shell — maybe just 1/5 of the empanada had meat . I’m used to eating empanadas that are mostly full, around 3/4 full. I would suggest this restaurant make smaller shells if they’re only going to put a tiny bit of meat. Or, add more meat to their current shells.
Katie Van Houten
We tried 2 sandwiches (a media noche and a croqueta sandwich), a beef empanada, and a colada (espresso) to drink. The sandwiches were great. They also seemed to throw in an extra coqueta for us to try too. My husband shared he wished the croqueta snack was a little more savory/crunchy but overall it was really all great!! I loved the flavor of the sandwiches, especially the cheese they used. It was surprisingly busy when we arrived - and now I know why! It’s a great place and I really hope they will be around for a long while in the community!
Liz Coykendall
Absolutely the best Cuban sandwich I've had since moving from Fla. Got lunch then brought home 4 more sandwiches for a family dinner. Yall, this is THE place.
Steph's Page
So delicious! The owner & staff are very friendly & helpful. Very authentic.
Jenipher Siegrist
My mother and I LOVE Cuban sandwiches. It's very hard to find one worth raving about around here. Well, I tried Papi's Cuban Cafe thinking it would be ok. But it was way more than expected. I mean it was full of meat and plenty of pickles the bread was on point. This was by far the best Cuban I've had in NC.
Camille Sukie (Camille)
Food was amazingly good. We’re from Florida and the Cuban culture is embraced there. Being away from home, it’s great to find this gem and add to our list of place to escape. Thanks guys. Enjoy every bit of it.
Andrés Chaves
Open place, nice food. First the place, it's perfect for this spring and summer weather that we have in this day's, with tables outdoors, enough air to keep being safe of viruses. The attention is good. I tried two sandwiches: That Cuban J**** sliced spicy Chicken/Swiss cheese/ Dill Pickles/Lanes Aioli pressed on Authentic Cuban bread and The Miami, Traditional Cuban Sandwich with Family Pork Recipe, / Ham / Swiss cheese/ Dill Pickles/ Mustard. Both delicious (For me, just one sandwich is enough for a lunch). This restaurant is convenient located close to the Knights Play Golf Center. Delicious food, charming place!
Andy Furlong
I was so pleased to have found this place. Their sandwiches are fresh and made to order. Outstanding flavor.And this is the only place that I've found in the Raleigh area that serves authentic Cuban-style coffee.My only complaint is that they are not open early enough for the morning commute. I guess I should thank them because it's saving me a lot of money on coffee.
Lisa Cloyd
The food is wonderful! I wanted to especially thank staff tonight for still making my dinner even though it was only a couple of minutes before 7pm. And, thank you to Alex for letting me know they would. Everyone is so kind every time I go. I've missed the food in Miami for many years but now that Papi's is here I don't have to anymore - delicious!!!
Daisy J
Wanna get a quick authentic Cuban sandwich or meal. Than THIS is your place. Its easy to find, it's Right off Ten-Ten Rd in Cary across from Publix. You might be lucky enough to meet PAPI
This was my first experience with Cuban food so I don’t have anything to compare it to. It was an incredible meal I got the Sloppy Papi which was great. Very generous with the portions. Wink lol. The croquettes were awesome. Highly recommend.
laura fretwell
I absolutely love this place! They have a good variety menu with delicious authentic Cuban food. The atmosphere couldn’t be more perfect for coming to eat with your family or friends. They also now serve dinner and their dinner bowls are a MUST try!!! To top it off, they have a great team of staff who are all very friendly and give off such a great vibe?
Anne Leon
This was a huge surprise for me!! Real authentic Cuban food in NC? Yes Sir!! Visiting from the real 305 when I happened upon this cute food truck. Ordered the Traditional Cuban Sandwich. I don’t know the family but I HAVE TO GET THEIR Family Pork Recipe- juicy, tasty perfection!! The pressed Cuban Bread was out of this world- crusty on the outside and soft inside. Now I have to come back another day before going back home so I can have some more of that bread for Tostadas with a yummy Cafe con Leche!!
Lauren Nydish
Whether you live in the Research Triangle area or are passing through town I highly suggest you try Papi’s Cuban Cafe! The menu includes a variety of authentic Cuban dishes, which will not disappoint. The staff is very friendly and helpful when it comes to making delicious recommendations as well. Overall, a unique place to grab a quick bite!
Jennifer Marisa Wickers
Phenomenal!! Authentic Cuban food. Best Cuban sandwich I have had outside of Miami. The owner “Papi” helped us. Very friendly and told us about the new items they are adding to the menu soon. Looking forward to coming back.
Omgg, soooo good!! The owner made my colada himself. The guava & cheese patty was warm, moist, and flaky. I was in absolute heaven. I also got Yuca Frita & a beef empanada. So glad I found this place! I used to eat Cuban food every day when I was living in another city.Ps: Papi told me the coffee is his own special roast!! They have their custom roast prepared fresh each week. Definitely come here! So good.One single negative aspect was that the beef empanada shell was so big but there was barely any beef in it. There was just a tiny bit shoved into the bottom of the shell — maybe just 1/5 of the empanada had meat . I’m used to eating empanadas that are mostly full, around 3/4 full. I would suggest this restaurant make smaller shells if they’re only going to put a tiny bit of meat. Or, add more meat to their current shells.
We tried 2 sandwiches (a media noche and a croqueta sandwich), a beef empanada, and a colada (espresso) to drink. The sandwiches were great. They also seemed to throw in an extra coqueta for us to try too. My husband shared he wished the croqueta snack was a little more savory/crunchy but overall it was really all great!! I loved the flavor of the sandwiches, especially the cheese they used. It was surprisingly busy when we arrived - and now I know why! It’s a great place and I really hope they will be around for a long while in the community!
Absolutely the best Cuban sandwich I've had since moving from Fla. Got lunch then brought home 4 more sandwiches for a family dinner. Yall, this is THE place.
So delicious! The owner & staff are very friendly & helpful. Very authentic.
My mother and I LOVE Cuban sandwiches. It's very hard to find one worth raving about around here. Well, I tried Papi's Cuban Cafe thinking it would be ok. But it was way more than expected. I mean it was full of meat and plenty of pickles the bread was on point. This was by far the best Cuban I've had in NC.
Food was amazingly good. We’re from Florida and the Cuban culture is embraced there. Being away from home, it’s great to find this gem and add to our list of place to escape. Thanks guys. Enjoy every bit of it.
Open place, nice food. First the place, it's perfect for this spring and summer weather that we have in this day's, with tables outdoors, enough air to keep being safe of viruses. The attention is good. I tried two sandwiches: That Cuban J**** sliced spicy Chicken/Swiss cheese/ Dill Pickles/Lanes Aioli pressed on Authentic Cuban bread and The Miami, Traditional Cuban Sandwich with Family Pork Recipe, / Ham / Swiss cheese/ Dill Pickles/ Mustard. Both delicious (For me, just one sandwich is enough for a lunch). This restaurant is convenient located close to the Knights Play Golf Center. Delicious food, charming place!
I was so pleased to have found this place. Their sandwiches are fresh and made to order. Outstanding flavor.And this is the only place that I've found in the Raleigh area that serves authentic Cuban-style coffee.My only complaint is that they are not open early enough for the morning commute. I guess I should thank them because it's saving me a lot of money on coffee.
The food is wonderful! I wanted to especially thank staff tonight for still making my dinner even though it was only a couple of minutes before 7pm. And, thank you to Alex for letting me know they would. Everyone is so kind every time I go. I've missed the food in Miami for many years but now that Papi's is here I don't have to anymore - delicious!!!
Wanna get a quick authentic Cuban sandwich or meal. Than THIS is your place. Its easy to find, it's Right off Ten-Ten Rd in Cary across from Publix. You might be lucky enough to meet PAPI
Restaurantji Recommends
This was my first experience with Cuban food so I don’t have anything to compare it to. It was an incredible meal I got the Sloppy Papi which was great. Very generous with the portions. Wink lol. The croquettes were awesome. Highly recommend.
I absolutely love this place! They have a good variety menu with delicious authentic Cuban food. The atmosphere couldn’t be more perfect for coming to eat with your family or friends. They also now serve dinner and their dinner bowls are a MUST try!!! To top it off, they have a great team of staff who are all very friendly and give off such a great vibe?
This was a huge surprise for me!! Real authentic Cuban food in NC? Yes Sir!! Visiting from the real 305 when I happened upon this cute food truck. Ordered the Traditional Cuban Sandwich. I don’t know the family but I HAVE TO GET THEIR Family Pork Recipe- juicy, tasty perfection!! The pressed Cuban Bread was out of this world- crusty on the outside and soft inside. Now I have to come back another day before going back home so I can have some more of that bread for Tostadas with a yummy Cafe con Leche!!
Whether you live in the Research Triangle area or are passing through town I highly suggest you try Papi’s Cuban Cafe! The menu includes a variety of authentic Cuban dishes, which will not disappoint. The staff is very friendly and helpful when it comes to making delicious recommendations as well. Overall, a unique place to grab a quick bite!
Phenomenal!! Authentic Cuban food. Best Cuban sandwich I have had outside of Miami. The owner “Papi” helped us. Very friendly and told us about the new items they are adding to the menu soon. Looking forward to coming back.
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