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Leah's Cafe

Restaurant Cuban restaurant

👍👍 So good! The pork, rice and black beans are so tasty! People often mention rice, walked, lunch, good, coffee, beans, great,


Address

6203 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610, United States

Contact

+1 813-663-0073

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (327 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: rice (8) walked (8) lunch (8) good (7) coffee (7) beans (6) great (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Jonathan G. 1 year ago on Google
    So good! The pork, rice and black beans are so tasty!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Evelyn W. 1 year ago on Google
    Kind of rude to say the least and I felt as if I was being racially profiled. I watched her give a man in the line before me, meat with his rice in a small container and told me immediately after that I can’t have meat with my rice in the same exact container.. Made me a little upset but I’ll never go back and I’ll never recommend them to anyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mikeya F. 2 years ago on Google
    First off 10/10 definitely recommend. Leahs catered my wedding. I will start with excellent communication from the team. I called in the middle of a rush one day, the let me know someone would call me back. Yasser did just that and answered all my questions promptly with no hesitation. He worked with my family to get everything together when I wasn't present. EVERYONE LOVED THE FOOD. Thank you leahs Cafe for catering my special day and doing it in a timely yet efficient manner. I must add they catered for 120 people and we had plenty to spare for the homeless. Plus the food taste stayed consistent though out each pan Love The fripps
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Luly C. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been wanting to try this place for over 3m now. I finally decided to go today. I called in my order for pickup and the lady that picked up the phone was rude. Okay then. I walked in and did not get welcomed. I stud by the ordering window door about 5 minutes before I walked over to the register where 2 ladies where standing talking while the other rang up a customer. I was like hello, can I get some assistance? The sandwich I ordered, the meat was super salty. The whole experience just didn't go well for me. I don't think I will be going back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ron W. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped by to have lunch. No one behind the counter even acknowledged that myself and my friends were standing there. I guess they don’t really need the business we walked out no one said a word. Good luck with running a business that way. You just lost three more customers good job.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 christi v. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and myself have eaten several great lunches in this delightful family Cuban cafe. Recently we asked them to cater for us as we hosted a large family wedding for 150 people at our home. The owner, Yassir was so nice and professional to work with as we talked together about the menu and made all the arrangements for Leah's Cafe to deliver the food for our event. We ordered Ropa Vieja, Mojo Chicken and Cuban Roast Pork along with yellow rice and black beans. Oh my goodness , is their food GOOD !! Roast Pork especially, is the best we have ever had. Authentic Cuban food that is seasoned and cooked beautifully. We have Cuban family that came in for the party and everyone raved about the food ! It arrived just as we ordered, Yassir delivered early as he knew that I was nervous about the time, and was just so kind and considerate during the entire process of making the plans for our catering. Not only do I highly recommend Leah's Cafe for a fabulous authentic lunch, but also highly recommend them catering to events, big or small ! They're wonderful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SHAWN S. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent meal and very friendly staff, the steak was tender and seasoned well, great rice beans and fried plantains.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 peter h. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic food and service. Very clean and convenient parking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dinora G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great cuban sandwich, best I’ve had and the two ladies were very friendly, great customer service. Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vernon C. 10 months ago on Google
    Great Cuban food. Friendly staff, huge portions, very reasonably priced.

  • 1/5 Jenny B. 4 months ago on Google
    very disappointed/upset, i’ve ate here in person and they don’t charge addition money for lettuce tomatoes or mayo!! won’t be ordering from here again . sandwich was dry no veggies or even mayo, i could’ve just made a homemade sandwich at this point.

  • 5/5 Lewis O. 9 months ago on Google
    Love this place !!! I want to thank everyone that work there. Great place to have breakfast and lunch. Great food and awesome service….

  • 5/5 John G. 11 months ago on Google
    This little gem in a small strip center is fantastic! The food is amazing and priced very well. This place is now on my regular eating out list.

  • 1/5 Amanda A. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and his employee came in for lunch and asked for a coffee. He was told it would be ready shortly. Mind you several other people came in and asked for a coffee. Those coffees were made yet my husband had to go and ask two more times for a coffee. Mind you, the person he has already asked to make the coffee is seen walking around talking to others. His coffee was never made. As he was leaving without his coffee she looked at him and still never mentioned the coffee. Unprofessional!!! Won’t see any of us eating there again.

  • 1/5 Elliot D. 9 months ago on Google
    Noticed Leah's one day while pickup lunch at hungry Howie's. I walked in and the food looked good so I vowed to get lunch there one day. Two weeks later that day came and I walked into a restaurant with one table occupied and one customer preparing his carry out. The lady behind the food bins was on the phone and stirring food so I walked up looking curiously at the menu but I didn't see anything saying lunch so I look around even more. A man maybe in his 70's was cleaning table and he looked at me without a word. Meanwhile the lady on the phone walked out of site and at this moment im standing at the counter not knowing what to do. Do I get a container? Lunch special? Combos or what. I turned around to the occupied table and from their expressions I think they felt my frustration so I just turned and walked out without seeing the man or the lady again. Good businesses at least acknowledge customers upon entry even if you can't help them right away. Is this a good business? Idk but from what I got from my first experience I won't ever find out because it's no longer a place I want to patron

  • 3/5 Precious S. 10 months ago on Google
    The order taker seemed taken back when I asked was the food fresh or left over food that was begin warmed up. She said it was fresh. I ordered yellow rice dinner with pulled pork, black beans on the side, side salad and a drink out the cooler. The food was a bit salty or seasoned for me, the rice was good, beans was good, the salad ok. I think it's a bit pricey for 15.00 carry out as opposed to Golden Corral buffet and you eat much as you want. I did put a 5.00 tip in the jar.

  • 5/5 Matt & Amberlee M. 4 years ago on Google
    Tried Leah's for the first time yesterday. It was very tasty and I will definitely be back! There aren't many options around that aren't fast food so I was thrilled to find this place.

  • 5/5 Robert D. 1 year ago on Google
    Dope spot, great food & the ladies are gorgeous! Any time I’m in town I have to hit this spot. 👌🏾🫡

  • 3/5 Devin E. 1 year ago on Google
    Foods amazing but when you have a line try not to have a 10 minute conversation with the person you’re serving it’s a little annoying especially during lunch rush when we all have limited time for breaks.

  • 2/5 Raul C. 1 year ago on Google
    I have heard so many great things so I guess I got the food before they bought out the fresh stuff. I tried to order empanadas and they didn't make any. This wasn't authentic cuban food. The rice and beans were pretty good but the guava pastries tasted like they were store bought. (Not bad but not great)


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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