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  • 5/5 Krissia G. 1 year ago on Google
    Found this Cuban spot while doing a business out in this area! Food was delicious, super cute inside, food came out quickly and service was amazing! If I'm ever around here I will come back.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R A. 6 months ago on Google
    This meal was perfect. Perfectly seasoned and very generous portion/ ready fast and for a reasonable price
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leo S. 1 year ago on Google
    My eyes teared up on the first bite. I have not been happier to pay for food at a restaurant. They have the business down to a science. The food is fantastic with excellent presentation and the service was amazingly fast. The price is perfect for what you get, I did not leave hungry. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. I would gladly drive a few hours to eat here again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kidanny R. 10 months ago on Google
    Went today for the first time and everything was super good! The ribs were to die for! Amazing!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I’ll definitely be back! 😊😊😊
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deziree R. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing food. Absolutely will be back. We came at noon when they opened and it was already full of people. Definitely worth the wait.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jordan F. 2 years ago on Google
    Been a long time patron of this establishment. Years of great food great atmosphere, feels like home cooked meals but tastes even better. I grew up in Miami, and I think this place takes the cake on authentic Cuban Cuisine. There's a reason why it's always busy, it has some of the most delicious food you will eat!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria B. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is delicious ! Jose and Jamilet are friendly and welcoming! Jose has a great sense of humor! Prices are reasonable…. Place is clean! I highly recommend!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tyrone E. 1 year ago on Google
    So I asked Google where I could find a decent Cuban sandwich in my area, and the closest place was here. I was going to price the sandwich and see if I wanted to try them... I ended up buying 6. Phenomenal place and stellar service... I'm going back for something that is not a Cuban sandwich, but is definitely Cuban in taste.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leslie H. 10 months ago on Google
    New ownership. Much more friendly and welcoming than the last owners. The new owners are glad to answer menu questions and welcome you in and offer salutations as you leave. They make customers feel appreciated. The food is delicious. We had the half chicken special today. Beautiful presentation, exceptional flavors. This place is busy and we can certainly see why. Lots of leftovers and we are happy about it!😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susan S. 4 months ago on Google
    Amazing food and even more amazing people. Came in for a Cuban sandwich but they were out (it was after lunch) ended up getting the pork plate with rice, plantains and black beans. It was so good! The staff was so friendly and kind, very welcoming. I will definitely be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cloud 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and great service. Love the coffee and food and always try new things there. The owners work there and make sure everything is great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eddie D. 3 years ago on Google
    Best chicken I have ever had! Found out they only do the 1/2 chicken on fridays, worth the wait. Gets busy fast so come early.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer R. 3 years ago on Google
    First time (that I'm aware of) going to a Cuban restaurant, though I have had a few Cuban dishes. This was the BEST possible first time experience! You're waited on by the sweetest lady, who brings you the tastiest food! Easily satisfied with just eating half of what's given, taking the rest home for leftovers you can't wait to dive into. Had the roast pork, rice black beans, and tostonis (sp?). If your grandma made this, would be the kind of meal that you couldn't stop hugging and kissing her for afterwards. Can't do that here, not on the first visit anyway ;) Give it a try, you'll be glad you did.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gustavo D. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a cozy Cafe in Central Florida specializing in typical Cuban Cuisine. The food is REAL and delicious! Portions are generous and prices modest. Our server Yami H. Was great! Very attentive, polite, and knowing of the menu. There's no pushing you to order, this is a culinary experience. The restaurant is small but clean and tidy. My wife had the ribs (costillas) and I had Ropa Vieja (Cuban Pulled Pork) DELICIOUS! This entrees come with Congri (dirty rice and black beans) and Tostones (fried flattened plantains) or Maduros (baked plantains). The desert was Flan (Cuban custard) and to finish with a bow on top a Cuban Expresso coffee. This is a must visit restaurant if you want to have a gourmet experience.

  • 5/5 Rickie E. 3 years ago on Google
    A great little spot for Cuban food and pastries. Good prices. The food was really good and authentic and the staff was super friendly. Walk-up and order type service. The 2 ladies behind the counter wore masks and enforced mask wearing when people walked in with out one...THANK you!!! Also, the coffee was really good (I drink it black so it HAS to be good for me to comment). And take a look at these treats!! When in Lakeland, I will stop back in and enjoy more good food and service.

  • 5/5 Hector G. 2 years ago on Google
    The baked chicken was absolutely delicious along with the black beans, rice & plantains. The chicken was very tender and the flavor was spot on. My Cuban lady enjoyed our meal very much so enough said!

  • 1/5 Doris L. 1 year ago on Google
    I usually concentrate on the positive aspects of an experience. However, this place didn’t satisfy me nor my taste buds at all. A friend speaks highly of the place, so I had to give it a try. Ordered garlic shrimp with white beans, white rice, and fried plantains. The white beans along with the shrimp were very salty! They changed the white beans to black beans, however, did nothing to solve the salty shrimp complain. Never returning to this place ever. Simple as that.


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  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
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    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout

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