Cafe Cuba
| Address: | 3240 Lithia Pinecrest Rd #101, Valrico, FL 33596, USA |
| Phone: | +1 813-655-6499 |
| Site: | cafecuba1.com |
| Rating: | 3.9 |
| Working: | 7AM–8:30PM 7AM–8:30PM 7AM–8:30PM 7AM–8:30PM 7AM–8:30PM 7AM–7:30PM Closed |
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Linda Manci
We have eaten here many times, ordered carry-out and brought in a huge group to eat in. We have never been disappointed. This is not something other than what it is, a small family owned restaurant, with plenty of seating, in a strip mall. Like so many of these eateries, its just a great place to catch some good food when you are tired and hungry and need it FAST. You dont need to call ahead, because they serve you immediately - No Waiting. So the food is prepared ahead and yes the ground beef does have the tiniest bit of grease that rises - but how can you avoid that? Our favorite dish is Black Beans with Yellow Rice (and peas), with red onion, and shredded pork and onions. It comes with buttered cuban bread. If you order carry out the heft of the container lets you know you were served a FULL serving. We ordered two of these platters, with a full side of plantains and yuca, and two flan for dessert. The whole meal came to $28 and it was much more than we could eat. The rice and beans and pork alone would have filled us - but when we come we get it all and save the left overs for lunch. Out of town guests like it and so do we. This is a great place to bring the family or stop in and carry out. The food is hot and served right in front of you - so if you dont know what the menu items are, you can point to it and ask. Service was friendly and fast. That other negative review from Senorita was so unfair - I had to correct it. Dont pass this place up. The food is simple, good and filling. Not overly flavored, salted or greasy. You can add those to taste. And the shredded pork is a soft as butter tender. I have had the ground beef and the chicken, but highly recommend the pork. I would not know if it is authentic because I am not Cuban - but that does not make it bad. To me, it tastes very similar to the La Septima that has been around for ever. I would compare this in quality to the popular Thai Express up the street. La Cubanita is located at the intersection of Bloomingdale and Lithia Pinecrest - next door to LA Fitness and across the street from the YMCA.
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Bree-Anna Donnelly
I would NOT recommend this place what so ever!! I ordered shredded beef and the fish a total of $24 for only two meals. I didnt mind paying this because generally Latin food places give Huge portions. This was NOT the case. A complete disappointment. I had ordered take out and didnt realize until I got home. Had I known it was this small I wouldve told them to keep it and saved my money. COMPLETE DISAPPOINTMENT.
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Heidi Rimes
This restaurant used to be good. I had someone pick up a grilled chicken dinner and 2x green beans for the sides. HA!! $10.92 for a grilled chicken tender and 2 tablespoons of green beans. WTH? You used to get a whole chicken breast with the bone and at least 4 tablespoons of green beans... Will not be going back here and definitely not recommending it to anyone again like I used to always do.
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Dream Young
Do not visit this place. My wife and I went in and spoke with the owner. I informed him that it was our first time visiting. I asked him if they have any specials and he was rude and said are you a salesman. The place was empty and he acted like asking him a question was out of line. He basically acted like he didnt want our business. No customer service skills whatsoever.
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Kyle Juan
Ive been coming here almost every week for about a year, and my experiences have been nothing short of excellent. The staff always seems to be in a good mood, the food rivals my Cuban grandmothers cooking, and you really wont find a better cup of cafe con leche anywhere. Just writing this review makes me want to turn around and go back for more food. Yup, turning around now.
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Gregory Deltoro
OMG, I cant believe I just spent $70 here. The food was tasteless. The portions were definitely not served by any latino. The service was horrible. And I didnt even get everything I ordered. Anyone who has authentic cuban food would not frequent this place.
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Ana Zarate
Food is okay, service is HORRIBLE! The guy who served us knows absolutely nothing about customer service, and if you want a bad customer service expirience this is the place to go!
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Señorita Zmbrna
Overly expensive for over cooked, over heated food. I feel sorry for those people who think that this is real latin/cuban food. They need to fix there ways. Nasty!
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Shawn Kloter
Great authentic food. The location is a little hard to find off of Bloomingdale. We had great service, hot food and an overall good time.
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Ashley Gleason
The food is always great and fresh and the price is very reasonable. Staffs always friendly and welcoming.
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Hugh MacDonald
The absolute best Deviled Crab I have had since sea breeze. Cuban Sandwhich was perfect! Staff Pros!
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Rocio interiano
Good ropa vieja..thats it
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Rob Clemons
Delicious food but be prepared to spend more than your typical amount for Cuban food.
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Isham Harris
The coffee, the greek chicken, and the Alex (version of cuban sandwich) are SO good!
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Lane A. Houk
Pretty good casual Cuban food here great for pick up and take out as well
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Loretta Chance
Great food and reasonable prices! Staff wad very friendly and helpful!
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Eric Kemner
Best breakfast sandwiches around. Great atmosphere and great people!
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Theodore Dragoo
Amazing coffee at a great price. A great place to come before work!
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Chris Murphy
Great fast breakfast. Well worth it. Will be back.
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Nelson Butera
Great cuban sandwiches! Nelson Butera @ Dcsi Security
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Greg Tatro
Awesome food and service. Great cuban sandwiches.
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Bob Hagan
Good food friendly staff,never been dissapointed!
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Luis Martinez
Louis and his team are cooking up some good eats.
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Nelson Padgett
First time having a Cuban sandwich. Great!
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Marilis Caro
Best Cuban food in Valrico Fl.....
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Ron Sumner
Delicious. First rate Cuban food.
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Terry Desmond
Good food and good prices.
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Edgar Racer
Small portions, food is ok
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Fire Fan13
Authentic & delightful!
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Ralph Zielinski
Very good Spanish food
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Kristen Ayala
Great food!!
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steve halliwell
Great pork!
