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    Barracuda Deli Cafe

    4.9 (134 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Cuban
    Todd M.

    Absolutely amazing! Homemade everything. Best Cuban I've ever had. Awesome flan as well. Super service

    Beans and rice
    Joseph D.

    First time at their new location. We love the food and the service. Always very attentive and friendly. Love the new location very nice clean atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

    The Pertinent Information !
    Larry B.

    After reading many great reviews on local FB S/M posts we decided to finally give "The Barracuda Deli" on Seminole Blvd a try as we are hüge fans of a great pressed Cuban sandwich. Formerly the "Pickle Barrel" about a decade ago, this family owned & operated restaurant has been making their customers smile for at least 8 years now at this location originated in St Pete Beach prior. It's a clean and quaint old fashioned sort of corner diner that makes one feel like they are visiting their parents/grandparents for a great family dish that just satisfies the appetite and then some. Advertising as a fusion of Caribbean-Cuban fare the menu is simple and straightforward but their rock star is the Pressed Cuban Sandwich w/Red Beans & Rice. There are ample sandwiche options and everything we've tried was 4.8 stars or better... Desserts are homemade in house and change weekly but the Piña-Colada Cake was my personal favorite with Tequila-Lime being second. Black Beans & Rice are as good as they get but personally feel the Red Beans & Rice are a little tastier and my fav! Only open till about 5pm, this is definitely a great corner deli style restaurant worth checking out! The service is extremely welcoming like you are visiting family - eager, smiling and wanting to please. There are also dinner meal options that have commanded our attention like Enchiladas with Mojo Pork that were very delicious. There are many places to east but The Barracuda Deli is of exceptional value!!! We highly recommend a visit and soon!

    Cuban sandwich, black beans and rice and plantains.
    Diane L.

    Every time we come to the area we have to stop here at least once or twice for the delicious Cuban sandwich and black beans and rice. We love this place

    Pina colada cake
    Nicole G.

    The cafe is owned by a husband and wife who are some of the most people I've met. The restaurant is clean and bright. Service is quick and friendly. The food is super yummy and fresh! The husband makes an awesome tres leche cake, pina colada, and flan. And of course you have to get the cafe con leche. Check it out you won't be disappointed!

    Dorene M.

    If you are looking for a place that has solid food and no frills, this would be the spot. It's kind of plain inside, but the food and service are good. We stopped in for lunch the other day, I ordered the greek salad with grilled chicken, and my friend had the burrito bowl. Both items were fresh and had a good flavor, a solid meal, nothing fancy. The feta was mild the way I like it, and the potato salad didn't have a ton of mayonnaise. Perfect for what i was craving. Great lunch spot

    Cuban with pasta salad side Chicken tacos w/ red beans and rice and Maduros
    Jonathan W.

    This was an amazing experience, a true hidden gem. From the very first bite, we knew we would love this place. The Cuban was the best I've ever had. Maduros (sweet plantains) were perfect as well. The pulled chicken soft tacos were great & the fresh homemade salsa was amazing. We willl definitely be back soon! We want to try one of the many desserts; tiramisu, flan, cheesecake and the one I'm looking forward to is the guava cheesecake.

    CUBAN SANDWICH & BLACK BEANS & RICE
    Guillermo C.

    We found this little gem several years ago when they were on St Pete Beach... when we came down for vacation this year we were sad to see it closed in St Pete but relieved after we googled it to see they had moved about 25 mins away to Seminole, FL. This place is soo Good The sandwiches are fresh and flavorful and best rice and beans! Very reasonable pricing and staff is so friendly. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

    The Best Cuban
    Brian W.

    I went to a previous location before covid, tried going and tracked down this location because it is the best Cuban sandwich. Everyone is very friendly and service was excellent. And for $12 you have sandwich to take home for another meal. The combination of flavors just make it a superior sandwich to many chain restaurants around St Pete. The fries were crispy and with the hot sauce were delicious. This is my favorite restaurant when I come to town.

    Chicken Enchiladas yum!
    Shauna S.

    My my my. The solid 5 stars brought us in but the food and family will be bringing us back. There isn't much to add here that everyone else hasn't already said. We had chicken enchiladas and mojo pork and it was just perfection. I've never had such juicy tender chicken inside an enchilada before. Super fresh crisp veggies in the pico, the salad, inside the enchilada. Who does that? And the rice. Make that The Rice. I had black beans, hubby had red. Both were delicious but THE RICE was so flavorful it was literally the best either of us have ever had. The homemade flan was amazing - mama told us the secret is lemon zest. The family running the place is sweet and friendly you just couldn't ask for a more pleasant experience. One small tip - there are some older reviews and pix showing breakfast but alas that is no more. Barracuda is open for lunch and dinner. They announce their Friday night specials on Facebook.

    This is the tasty side salad that accompanies the mojo pork dish entree.
    Cynthia E.

    I challenge you to find a better Cuban restaurant in the Tampa Bay area than Barracuda Deli Cafe on Seminole Blvd! All the food is absolutely mouthwateringly delicious! It is nearly impossible to stop yourself from overeating because you really want to finish everything on your plate! The service is delivered by an authentic and adorable abuela adorned with a simple hairnet, smiling eyes, and a gentle grin! The mojo pork is so tender, moist, and flavorful and accompanied perfectly with lightly grilled onions. The yellow rice is nicely seasoned and so comforting when topped with your choice of red or black beans! The toasted cuban bread offers a pleasant textural crunch! And the side salad with its homemade vinaigrette brings a bit of freshness and acidity to the meal! Please, try this place! You will not regret it! Also, they have perfectly sweetened sweet iced tea! Five stars all around!

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    8 years ago

    I had the large Cuban and it was great and I had the Cole slaw and rice and beans definitely be back again

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    7 years ago

    Cubans=huge. Large is LARGE. And regular is large! Maria was so sweet. The best potato salad ever and it's homemade by her.

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    5 years ago

    Best Cuban ever! Black beans and rice-delicious. Plantains-delicious. Even the homemade sweet tea was delicious. Can't wait to return

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    Food was fantastic! Exactly the lunch we needed! Quick and priced right! Definitely will be back!

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    Tasty cuban for me and they have numerous other deli sandwiches on crusty bread. Clean with nice server's.

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    5 years ago

    Best Cuban sandwiches in the area!!!! Highly recommend. The sandwiches are always fresh and a good size!

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    5 years ago

    I love this place! The Cuban with red beans and rice are phenomenal! The owners are wonderful and take great care of everyone so well.

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    7 years ago

    Great spot. Good pressed sandwiches for a good portion of food at good price. Pressed chicken sandwich was great.

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    7 years ago

    Excellent food and menu, best Cuban since marathon in the keys. This is the real deal.

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    The food was excellent and the Madre was the cook. She was sweet and attentive. I'll go back next time I'm in town.

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    best food you will ever eat in your lifetime. you must go now. great staff, good food do i need to say more?

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