Cuban pastries and empanadas may very well be one of my top favorite foods. And the ones here are no exception. The guava cheese pastry was so flaky with a good amount of cheese inside. I do wish there was some more guava though. The pork and 1928 empanadas were also so hot and buttery. And I love how thin the crust was, if just came apart in my mouth. And the green sauce is so addicting. The cafecito is pretty sweet, and it's the perfect little shot of caffeine. And the Cuban sandwich was delicious too, packed full with all the toppings. read more

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Fast service. Cute little shop with Cuban decor. They had an old school Coca-cola refrigerator with Mexican drinks. The yerba mate wasn't very good, too sweet. The beef empanadas were delicious! Full of flavor. The kids turkey and cheese sandwich was ok, cheese wasn't really melted and bread wasn't very good. The carrot cake wasn't very good either; way too dense and dry. read more

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This spot is super awesome and super authentic. I had a delightful empanada to start and my all-time favorite, a croqueta preparada (which is basically a pressed sandwich with ham, swiss, a smashed croqueta with pickles and mustard). Totally hit the spot. Great service from the waitress there as I sat at their counter. They were pretty busy which was great to see! Shop is super cozy; not too big so don't expect to come here with a super big group. read more

1928 Cuban Bistro - Baymeadows - Outside - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

My go to for authentic Cuban coffee and delicious food! I love the variety of parties and savory treats to choose from. Since it's summer time and heating up, I was excited to try the Coconut Dirty Chai Latte! The staff are always great and remember my name by now lol! read more

1928 Cuban Bistro - Baymeadows - Iced Coconut Dirty Chai Latte Ham Croquetas Dulce Leche pastry - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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No one was In there when I was there. And service very slow. Coffee was ok, kinda bland. Got a hot cafe con leche. Girl working there was nice though. Place was kinda cute decor wise. read more

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If you're craving authentic Cuban flavors in Jacksonville, 1928 Cuban Bistro on Baymeadows absolutely delivers. I stopped in and ordered the pan con lechón, and it did not disappoint. The roasted pork was incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with that classic garlicky, citrusy mojo flavor that hits exactly how you want it to. The bread was perfectly pressed--crispy on the outside but still soft enough to soak up all that flavor inside. Delicious throughout! My go-to order read more

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Always amazing here. From the entrance when you are greeted with a friendly face, with the cool Cuban music and decor, the vibes are just right. The first things you see is the hot case with so many things that make your mouth water. Then onto the coffee and other goodies. Don't forget to get something sweet. read more

The coffee was fantastic and the service was great! The shop was small but it felt nice. Will definitely come back for their coffee again! read more

1928 Cuban Bistro - Baymeadows - La Nani (Iced Café Con Leche) - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Walked by this place after my doctor's appointment and saw some empanadas so I had to stop in! My husband loves empanadas and I was excited to see alot in the display case! They had so many varieties from beef to chicken to even a cuban sandwich filled one! I was greeted with a warm smile as soon as I walked in and the lady up front was so sweet and answered all my questions. The place was so clean and the decor was lovely. I picked 6 to try with flavors like ham and cheese, cuban sandwich, pork, beef, chicken, beef and yuca, beef and plantain, etc. She also gave me some dipping sauces and I was on my merry way home. The empanadas were AMAZING! I put them in the air fryer to reheat them and they were flaky, crispy, and filled to the rim! I tried the beef and yuca one and it was heavenly! The filling was flavorful and the combination of the beef and yuca was quite delightful. All of the dipping sauces went so well with the empanadas too. There was a garlicky one, a spicy one, and a mild tasting one. Not sure what was in the dipping sauces but they were delicious! My husband literally ate 4 in one setting! I would definitely try this place out and the prices were reasonable for the size of the empanadas. Planning to come back for more and to try out their desserts and coffee as well! read more

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Great spot to get some Cuban food, a little pricey but welcome to 2026. The servers are nice and friendly. Coffee and pastries are delicious. You can sit inside or out. read more

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Wonderful food and service! Everyone working there was so kind and the food is always good! Wonderful place that stays constant in my rotation read more

Fresh made to order Very delicious Quick friendly service ladies were great Nice and quiet can talk without screaming outside seating available also Will be back read more

1928 Cuban Bistro - Baymeadows - La Viejita - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I love 1928! Today I tried the elena Ruth which was delicious. I also tried the new guava matcha latte and I would recommend making this drinking more traditionally. The matcha is almost just a foamy topping to the oat milk and really has no flavor. I'd recommend making the matcha more traditionally. The matcha flavor with the guava would be amazing, but as it is now it just tastes like guava oat milk. As always the service was great tho! read more

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I visited 1928 today 07/01/2025, and ordered a sandwich with scrambled eggs and Swiss cheese. Unfortunately, the quality was very disappointing. The eggs used were clearly not fresh -- they were liquid eggs from a box, which the cook later confirmed when I asked. Instead of soft scrambled eggs, what I got resembled a dense, tasteless omelet-like paste. It's frustrating to pay for what should be a fresh breakfast sandwich only to be served something so processed and unappetizing. I won't be returning, and I think other customers deserve to know what kind of ingredients are actually being used behind the scenes. Quality and transparency matter -- sadly, neither were present during my visit. read more

1928 Cuban Bistro - Baymeadows - Receipt - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

We ordered our food for pickup and it was ready when we arrived. The iced cafe con leche was perfect, as what the regular version. We ordered empanadas, chicken and beef (beef was incredible), Jamon croquettes, and a guava and cheese pastellito. All was okay, but didn't really bring through the flavors we loved in Miami. read more

Service was fast and friendly. Inside was clean and maintained - we moved some tables around to accommodate our group of 11 - but it worked out. Food was tasty ... coffee was excellent (sorry no pics!) ... a bit pricey, but these days - what isn't. read more

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The detail that goes into this restaurant before even biting into your meal - Wow! The design of this Cuban restaurant is so pretty. Look at all of that vibrant color and print! I love that this restaurant is so welcoming. I would hands down come here any day with my laptop, grab a fresh baked bakery item and a coffee, and post up at one of their tables inside to work. I love all of the natural light from the big, open windows. You are immediately welcomed with warm, friendly smiles upon entering. I'm a little embarrassed that before last week, I had never been to any of the locations before. Of course not by choice; I have always wanted to visit. I'm so happy I finally had the opportunity & time to stop in, and try a few things! Oh my gosh the baked goods, I made a mess pulling these apart to truly see each and every scrumptious layer. Ate every bit of those guava and cheese filled pastries! Will be back for more! The Medianoche sandwich, y'all he a thiccc boy! I ate half of the sandwhich later that day, and shared the other half with my significant other who almost threw hands for my half too, lol. This sandwich was so savory and filling. I would order this again as well. Very filling! Happy to see these gorgeous girls thriving and opening a sixth location soon in Fleming Island! read more

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I usually get the chicken empanada and sopita. The soup is great if you want something mild or maybe you're coming down with something and want some homemade soup. The sopita has chunks of veggies and chicken, which can be annoying because they're too big to eat and you have to break it up a bit before eating. Though that certainly isn't a reason to avoid trying this item! read more

I am obsessed with this place!! The coffee, the pastries, the ambiance, chef's kiss! We went for breakfast recently and of course both started with a cortadito (our favorite). This coffee will truly keep you wired for the day. We shared a guava pastry (our other favorite) and I loved dipping mine in my coffee. So good. We added a cheese pastry, coconut, and coconut and cheese all to take in a box to go. The huge puff pastries are so reasonably priced. This was the first time ordering breakfast at 1928, and now we are hooked! I had the mezclado sandwich with no ham (scrambled eggs and cheese on Cuban bread). The portion was HUGE. I only ate half and was stuffed. It was delicious! My fiance got the la gordita open faced toast (croquetas, avocado, bacon, mozzarella, fried eggs, and chimichurri on Cuban bread). Another huge dish that we will probably share next time. Loved it! We had a cute little breakfast date here on a Saturday morning, and the restaurant was consistently busy. So happy to support this great women-owned business! read more

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Coffee was excellent. Sandwich was good. Can be overwhelming as some people I was with were not ready to order and they couldn't decide as a line was forming. Would return. read more

Ther lot to love is this small Cuban counter serve restaurant. Cuban food you expect, a few dishes that might surprise you, and some delicious sweet dishes that will knock you off your feet. Parking is plentiful. Service is efficient and friendly. Maduroes - just as expected, very tasty. Yuca Fries - okay, but Maduroes are a much better choice. Cuban sandwich - not my style, missing the traditional sweet taste that I am used to do. The Medianoche - the owner suggested I tried this version and immediately recognized the sweetness I missed in the Cuban. Really good choice. Cuban Sloppy Joe - really great flavor, love this dish. Maybe a little more bread than I like but the taste is on point with Maduroes and Yuca mixed in. El Ruthie - AMAZING, this is my favorite sandwich they do. Make sure you order yours "fancy" and you will thank me later Tres Leches - wow, delicious Flan - another solid choice Guava Cake - I had not had this before, so it was good Key Lime - not Cuban, but looks delicious, maybe next trip. If you have gluten or dairy issues, go for one of the plates and ask that they cook them without butter. I don't think there is any dessert that fits but ask them, maybe after reading this they may come up with one. read more

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1928 Cuban Bistro is a small but apparently popular place to grab a meal. As the name would imply, the focus of the menu is Cuban inspired and they do a relatively good job in their culinary creations. Though they call themselves a bistro, I found it more to be a lunch counter type place. You go in, stand in line to place your order at the counter and find a seat. They call your name when your food is ready and you go up to the counter and grab it. Be advised that at least for my experience, the food was a bit slow coming out. The Cuban sandwich was pretty good, though it could have been on the sandwich press longer. The cheese wasn't even melted. They also used dijon mustard instead of the more traditional yellow mustard. I did not notice, but my business client noticed. He is a huge Cuban food fan. The papa rellena was good, but a bit smaller than what I have had in Muami. Overall, it was a good lunch. I will give it four stars. read more

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I was really excited to try out this place for a Cuban breakfast, but overall, it was just okay, left a bit to be desired. The food was on the dry side, especially the eggs and the bread, which really needed a bit more moisture or seasoning to stand out. The portion size was decent, and the presentation was nice, but I found myself wishing for a bit more flavor. Service was friendly and prompt, but unfortunately, the meal didn't quite hit the mark for me. Maybe I caught them on an off day, but I was expecting a bit more from a Cuban breakfast. Lastly, there was a Yelp check in promo where you get a free pastry with $15 spent. The lady told me they couldn't honor because I have to spend $15 or more. lol. Ok. I attached my receipt. read more

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Very pleased with 1928. I'm from Tampa, home of the proper Cuban sandwich (boo to all the "Miami version is better" folks). I've enjoyed quite a few different sandwiches and hot plates from 1928. Their desserts are absolutely fantastic. Their key lime pie is out of the world delicious and their guava cake is heaven. Also, kudos to immaculate preparation in their packages of take out orders as well. You can't miss here. If you like it spicy, give their spicy cubano a try! read more

1928 Cuban Bistro - Baymeadows - Spicy Cubano - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This place lived up to my expectations. I was caught by the Cuban sandwich and guava sweets but what I didn't know was that this would be a total experience. I knew that I wanted the La Aly Babalub and doing what Cubans do, a cafe expresso. My order was made to order so looked at the candy and danishes at the register . I had a seat in the waiting area which was clean. I looked more at the Yelp photos as I was headed for the bathroom. I decided to try an empanada and it was delicious. I thought I ordered a Cuban, before they added pork. I thought it was on the sweet roll but I. I longer see it on the menu. Hoping to check out the Roosevelt location soon. This review was in my drafts for a year! lol over all, 5/5 stars. read more

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One of my favorite Cuban spots! Best Cuban sandwiches that taste as authentic as the Cuban sandwiches in Miami, Fl. Loved the decor at this location so much, that I ordered the same wall paper for my kitchen and painted an accent wall mint green The ladies that work here have always been so pleasant and welcoming! Also, not pictured here but definitely get a cafe con leche as well! read more

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Went for a quick "Merienda" (Quick afternoon snack in Spanish) at Good Ol' 1928 Cuban Bistro by the one at Baymeadows Road. I ordred a Cafe con Leche, steamed milk with a shot of Espresso for $3.75 and it was really creamy and delicious just as they always do here. Got there pretty late as they were about to close at 6PM and one of the remaining items was the Tequeños, 3 pieces of fried dough with Queso Blanco (White Cheese) stuffed in the middle. Barely tasted any cheese and was a bit salty I thought but ate up all the pieces. We have been here a few times and the best time to go is from breakfast to lunch and everybody should try their Sandwiches-especially The Cuban and is easily one of the best sandwiches at the 904. Bring los amigos y la familia and support local at #1928JAX read more

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A quaint little bistro with wonderful food and excellent service. You go in and order and hope there is a table. We've shared tables with complete strangers and had wonderful conversations. It's a friendly atmosphere that reminds you of being in another country. Everything on the menu is wonderful and don't forget extra desserts to take home. read more

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Fantastic Cuban food! Service was excellent and the restaurant was small but a very intimate feel. I had the congrí and sweet plantains. My friend had the empanadas. Everything was so good. To end our meeting we both picked up a guava pastry from the counter! read more

1928 Cuban Bistro - Baymeadows - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Tasty Tuesday was delightfully spent enjoying a great meal today! Ordered the "Desayuno Caballero" and a pineapple soda. Food was delicious, fresh and tasty. Excellent service by the entire staff. Shoutout to Cynthia for great service with a smile. Dining area was comfy and clean. Was nice to see other customers arrive excited to order their food to dine in and takeout. Looking forward to my next meal already! read more

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Ropa Vieja like my mother's cooking con arroz blanco and black beans. Jara provides good service in the comfortable setting. A pleasure. Thank you read more

I love Cuban food as it reminds me of "home". When we spotted them, we just had to stop in. 1928 Cuban Bistro was a wonderful lunch spot! Hubby ordered the Pan con Bistec (steak sandwich) and I ordered the Cuban sandwich. Both were very good. The palomilla steak on hubby's sandwich was tender and seasoned with traditional Cuban flavors. The use of plantain sticks was great for an added crunch. I really liked the amount of roast pork on the Cuban sandwich. A lot of places will skimp on the roast pork but 1928 Cuban Bistro did not! I would have liked the Swiss cheese more melted and the sandwich hotter. The Cuban bread used for both sandwich was super delicious - buttery and well-pressed. I can't wait to try a different sandwich. It definitely worth giving them a try! read more

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This was a "Muy Bueno taste of Cuban delicacies. It was our very time at the mouth watering taste of Spanish cuisine. I believe this to be a mom and pop restaurant. I could be wrong. A new one just opened up in St John's county. The yuca fries were to die for. If you love food from La Isla bonita, please go to 1928 Cuban bistro for breakfast or lunch. You won't be disappointed. In my Ricky Ricardo voice. "Lucy I'm home at 1928 Cuban bistro! read more

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Best Cuban restaurant in all of Jacksonville. Our family loves the rice plates. We always get the Ropa Vieja and it never disappoints. They also have really good Cuban Pastelitos. Highly recommend. read more

I expected it to be good based on the reviews, but it far exceeded my expectations. Everything was excellent. The Cheese pastry was delightful with my Cafe con Leche. Mami came from the kitchen and brought everyone samples of her chicken soup. She was adorble and we could feel this was a family owned business. I ordered an assortment of goodies to share with others and to try for myself. The beef empanada was amazingly flavorful and has me already wanting to return.. The chicken croquettes, the best I've had. Everyone was friendly & service was fantastic. Highly recommend the Bistro. Their menu is full of exciting items that will keep you returning. read more

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It's a 30 minute drive for me but when I need my Cuban fix this is my go to! The food is delicious and the cafe con leche always hits the spot. There is indoor and outdoor seating and the service is good. The food is definitely the main event, except when I need my coffee fix, yes Cuban coffee is good, but the pastry chef is awesome. I really love the guava and cheese, my friend had the empanada and he loved it. We'll worth the drive and the cost! read more

1928 Cuban Bistro - Baymeadows - Guava and cheese and cafe con leche - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I have never heard of this place, but was able to try this place out today thanks to my manager Carla for putting an Elite event together. I can't believe I have never been hear before or heard of it, and I am so happy that I got to try this place out today. It is such a lovely and adorable little cafe. I love how the interior design is contemporary and clean. There is a cute little corner where you can sit and take photos. I'm not really sure what it says but it looks interesting above the little chair. The staffs are so sweet and kind. They got my order right away and my food was brought out to me in a timely manner. I got a cafe con leche, a cheese pastry, and a pan con lechon sandwich to go. The coffee was smooth, and delicious! I love how it isnt too bitter and too sweet. It was just perfect for me. The cheese pastry was yummy. I love how it was crunchy and sweet on the outside, and the inside had so much cheese filling! I'm glad it's not more bread than cheese, because some places, their pastries have more bread than filling, but this place gave you a good amount of filling for the pastry. Very nice! As for the sandwich, it was delicious!! I didn't get to take a photo of it because I didn't have time to since my parents were coming to visit. I shared it with my mom and dad and they both enjoyed it. Overall, I truly enjoyed this little cafe and will be coming back again to try more of their food. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

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We went to 1928 Cuban Bistro for dinner with no expectations, and were delightfully surprised with quality of their food and the overall dining experience. Tip: 1928 specializes in high quality Cuban croquetas, pastries, and empanadas The service here is very friendly while being totally professional.  It turned out that the owners work behind the counter, and their passion and pride in their restaurant shows :-) The food was exceptional!  We ordered several different selections, including the empanadas (chicken, beef, and beef with plantains).  Everything we tried on that first visit was wonderful, but the beef and plantain empanadas was my hands-down favorite. The food was served with two different sauces; a spicy sauce and one made with garlic and cilantro.  Both had a nice flavor profile, but I vastly preferred the spice sauce.  Newbies should note that this sauce has quite a kick to it, but I found that made it the flavor even more exceptional. I wouldn't hesitate to return here when next I'm in the area, and I highly recommend it for it's great service and outstanding food! read more

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Visiting Jacksonville and came across this place... Loved the decor and overall concept of the restaurant which is all pretty much self service. When you first walk in, you have to walk up to the sign where it says order here...(wish there was a sign or something for first timers to know that they need to do that and not wait to be seated like we did) If you have a party of more than 4 people, you won't be able to sit together. We have a family of 6 so we had to get creative outside Menu is geared towards breakfast/brunch/lunch. For my Coke heads out there, they serve nothing but Coke products here so that was definitely a good start! Ordered ham croquetas and they were great...also ordered the 1928 empanada which has ground beef and sweet plantains which was tasty! Ordered the steak and eggs over easy but they came out hard... steak was somewhat flavorless and dry wife had the 1928 breakfast with eggs over easy and eggs were also hard my daughters were happy with their ham, scrambled egg and cheese sandwich. Got to taste it and it was pretty yummy. Overall, I would probably comeback to try other things on their menu. As we were eating there were people around us ordering food we didn't order that looked pretty awesome read more

1928 Cuban Bistro - Baymeadows - Steak and eggs - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I've lived all over the USA and it's hard to find good Cuban cuisine unless you are in Florida. My husband and I were in Jacksonville and I spotted this small Cuban restaurant is a small strip center. It's not a fancy restaurant but cute decor is cute and clean and no funky smells. All desserts were freshly made daily....no frozen and thawed Sam's Club desserts for their customers. We both ordered the Cuban sandwich and it was everything I had expected. It was made fresh with generously stuffed and brought out hot. I only wish I had two mouths to eat it with . The staff, all of whom are true Cubans, are polite and friendly. It was difficult for me to sometimes understand what they said but that simply adds to the ambiance. I highly recommend the Cuban sandwich at 1928 Cuban Bistro in Jacksonville. read more

1928 Cuban Bistro - Baymeadows - 1928 full menu - Cuban Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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