Clean, friendly, authentic Cuban food always fresh with good variety. This is a café style eat in…read moreor take out. Pleasant atmosphere.

Update ( I guess I forgot we ordered here before and only realized when we left the review but the…read morefood seems to be consistently bad ...dang they got us again for being so close lol) I've tried the chicharrones from this place twice now, (3 if you count 8 months ago when I forgot) and both times were a letdown. The first time, my partner picked up the order in person , we paid for a pound but got maybe 3/4 of a pound, and they were just fat with no crunch at all. They had the audacity to be bad and on top of that SHORT US. I decided to give them another chance and ordered through Uber Eats. They were still warm, so clearly fresh, but they were the chewiest, most unflavored and unappetizing chicharrones I've ever had still just full of fat. From a place called La Lechonera, you'd think they'd have these down. Sadly, I'll probably never order from here again. ( IF I CAN REMEMBER LMAO)

Food was amazing, pernil was tender and seasoned well. Living in Fort Worth, TX, good Puerto Rican…read morefood is hard to come by, so getting some was my first priority after making it to Florida. The lady working was very friendly, I believe maybe she was the owner but didn't get her name. It was also a comfortable spot to sit and eat, and not only good for to-go. I'll be back next time I'm in Tampa.

3.5 stars...Ordered thru Uber, food was warm and fresh. The Monfongo was delicious yet the pork had…read morealot of fat on it and was DRY as a bone. The beef alcapurria has gotten much smaller with less flavoring (bland, very soggy & greasy) the pork was NOT fried like it should or use to be, moreso like it was old meat they cooked, sitting under a heating lamp for days kind of dry. Still would recommend, but get the meat to fat ratio under control. For the price on Uber (32$) I wouldn't do it again. Maybe in person waiting would be better.

500 stars for this Columbian/Dominican restaurant! No, that's not a typo. The food is just THAT…read moregood! Open just two years, the hours are Mon & Tues 11:30 AM to 7 PM; Thurs/Fri/Sat 11:30 AM to 9 PM; & Sunday 11:30 AM to 5 PM. The restaurant is closed on Wed. A big fan of Oxtail, the tender Oxtail (Rabo Encendido Al Vino) @ $19.95 that arrived @ our table was soaking in a bath of special wine sauce. It was the BEST Oxtail I've EVER TASTED. I cannot wait to return for a second helping! The two sides I selected (rice & pinto beans) were unbelievably delicious-- so flavorful (see pic). The "Iconic Columbian Dish," which is Bandeja Paisa, @ $18.95 was also EXCELLENT. You MUST SEE THE PHOTO! It was a HUGE entree that consisted of bacon, grilled steak, rice, beans, fried egg, pork rind, chorizo, maduro, arepa, & avocado. (The steak was especially tender & delicious.) Be prepared to take home lots of leftovers! The Fried Calamari (Calamares) appetizer @ $10.95 was very good-- not at all chewy. The Yuca Fries included in it were GREAT, & the Sweet Plantains side was good. We are excited to Return & Return & Return so we can once again order the sides of rice & beans; try the Arepa Con Queso appetizer; the Stewed Goat; Milanesa Pork Loin; Grilled Skirt Steak; Yellow Rice w/ Chicken; & one or more of the five delicious-sounding Monfongos (a Puerto Rican plantain dish). Oh, & of course once again enjoy more Oxtail & the Iconic Columbian Dish! There are three desserts on the menu: Tres Leches; Flan de Leche; & Flan de Maracuya @ $4 to $4.50. Beverages include Columbian & American sodas; juices; Lemonade; Iced Tea; Bottled Water; 5 Coffees; 1 Tea; & Pony Malta (a nonalcoholic energy drink). There are DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS that range from $9.95 to $12.50. They include soup on Mon, Tues, Sat, & Sun; Stewed Chicken on Thurs; & Sautéed Beef/Chicken on Fri. (Tripe is the Sunday soup.) The dining room holds 10 tables; it was very clean. The interior decor is casual & comfortable, & the clientele is mainly from Columbia & Puerto Rico (according to Manager Fabian). We were the only Caucasians seated here @ the time. I am optimistic that once word speads about the quality of the food, more diners will choose to eat here. It's truly a SUPERIOR restaurant. Although the chef gets a loud round of applause for his immense talent, Manager Fabian was also impressive! I had never before seen a restaurant manager work so hard beside his staff. He was front & center assisting w/ every aspect of the business. He also took the time to approach every table to assure there were no customer concerns. Amazed w/ our food, we spoke w/ him at least three times. He answered our menu questions & checked on our service. Just an incredible person to manage a restaurant! There's no question we'll return! Five days later I finished my Oxtail w/ rice & beans. It all tasted just as DELICIOUS on Day 5 as it did the day I ordered it. That speaks VOLUMES!

The chicken was very good but I would not order the doughnuts and salad again. It was takeout so…read morecan't comment on service and ambiance.

The best bakery I've been to and one of the best restaurants. Only problem I have with them is not…read moreenough empanadas. Constantly buy their gluten-free stuff for my friend with wheat allergies. Everyone is friendly and I've never experienced trouble with other customers. Love to hang around inside or outside.

Absolutely, the best bakery. Not only in the Valrico-Brandon area, but Florida in general…read more The environment is always very lively here, and the food is delicious. I love spending my time viewing all the beautiful pastries in the glass case while I wait for, quite honestly, the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had to be prepared. Moreno's will always have my business. Hot, fresh, food: Made with love. Not to mention the orange juice only has one ingredient.

Llegué con mi esposo desde Sarasota a éste food truck, ya que buscabamos…read moreAlgo para comer según el menú que vimos En google. Y nunca había visto un servicio tan pátetico. La Señora que estaba ni saliò a atendernos. Quien nos recibiò fue la perrita que se trepò al mostrador , como a tomar la orden. Y que conste amamos las mascotas. Luego ordenamos y no había disponible 3 opciones del menú. Y procedo A pedir 3 sorullos Y esa Señora muy impropia le hizo un gesto tan desagradable para dejarle saber a quien estaba cocinando que eso era lo que pediamos. Patético servicio. No creo que tengan mucho futuro.

Eso es un duofongo con Carne Frita y ese líquido no se que pueda ser. Nada más de abrirlo lo que me…read moredio fue mucho asco. La última vez que pedi mofongo lo quise con churrasco y fue lo mismo pero pensé que era una salsa de grasa o algo. Los precios subiendo y la gente mediocre sirviendo dolor de estómago pa llevar. CERO! Boricua, cocine en su casa mejor.

My review is from DD perspective. I order from here a lot! Their food quality is superb! Love their…read moremofongo n Mangu options. The steak is real good n my favorite is their sancocho! It's always delicious! Love the Tres golpe best! Comes with mangu, 2 fried eggs, sausages and two large fried cheese slices. I need to show up in person one day. I cant believe is so close to me though, hiding behind walgreens in parsons.

It's so nice to have the feeling of an NY bodega! All the things you need to cook with including…read morefresh avocados (when you can get them before they run out!) And to top it off, the delicious hot food for a pretty low price! They saved my behind when I was stuck in the hospital during the hurricane. I appreciated having a hot meal during such crazy times!

Delicious Latin inspired menu in the Brandon/Tampa area. Fast service and great menu!read more

I just had lunch at this Latin Grill (not Tampa) and just had to tell you about the most amazing…read moresoup that I tried for the first time. It is their Asapado de Camarones. It is huge but has enough shrimp and everything else to have it a second time for leftovers. I took home the Cuban sandwich for my husband but will come back again just for the soup! My server Valeria was super nice and helpful with explanation of ingredients etc. I appreciate it being a causal local restaurant and will be back again soon.

I've never been to a Puerto Rican restaurant before and I didn't know what to expect. There were so…read moremany choices of food, but Carmalita helped me pick! I got the beef stew, which came with rice with beans. Everything was tasty!

no es como cuando abrieron las alcapurrias estaban ciegas no vi ni la carne mucho menos el juey se…read morequejaron cuando les pedi mayo ketchup y pique boricua horrible no vuelvo y los pastelillos te cobran caro y te las dan mini con minimo de carne