I only come to bodega for the Cuban sandwiches. I had not been since the bodega Tampa location closed. I am happy to say that their Cuban sandwich is just as delicious as I remember having it. Consistency in a restaurant is KEY. My husband and I definitely enjoyed our lunch! TIP: get spicy Mayo on the side and dip your Cuban in it. So so good!!! read more

Dude. I love Bodega. You will too. Eat here, right now. Vegan options, meaty options, yummy aquas frescas, robust cafecito AND the most friendly staff. For real. Thank you Bodega! read more

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Having been raised in Miami and in a Cuban household, I had to go check the hype out with this place. Let me just say... WOW. Most certainly one of the best Cuban sandwiches I've ever had. Jam packed with flavor, meat, and happiness. As I ate this, I was doing my happy food dance. There's just no denying it. It was one of those typical HOT Florida days and I got their hibiscus soda to cool down and it was so delicious and refreshing. I ended the meal with a colada and was not disappointed! I'm not one to ever eat cuban food outside of Miami, but wow... this place definitely lived up to the hype and should be checked out! read more

Bodega - Cuban - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

A st Pete staple for me growing up I prefer the Cuban here over any other in st Pete !! The Platos and the sandwiches are amazing Bigger location is great and the speakeasy behind the restaurant is great too read more

I have so many things to say about Bodega. First let me say I love tasting all types and styles of food. I understand different regions may cook the same dish or meal differently but Bodega really through me off. Being that I'm born and bred in Miami I know Cuban food. Were spoiled here in Miami and I love it. So when going to Tampa and hearing that the cuban sandwich originated from here we had to try one from any Cuban restaurant they have. We came here because we were told it was popular and delicious. I disagree. Now dont get me wrong maybe we should've known better from the modern and bright style, the music played and no sight of any abuelita but hey sometimes places can really surprise you for the better. To start off we saw a line outside and thought that was the norm, you know the people outside are usually getting some coffee or croquettas or something delicious so we sat at a table and waited and waited and waited. We saw people coming out of the kitchen with plates yelling peoples names and giving it to the customer be they at a tableor standing waiting. We finally asked one of the staff what is the normal ordering process since we were tourists. It was then we were told that line outside is for ordering. So were finally given menus, made our choices, stood in that damn line and ordered. Now quickly on the menu I noticed they had guarapo (sugarcane juice) so I ordered 2 and a lechon and cuban sandwich. My sister in law ordered a frita that was differently made from the norm but still sounded good. What we got were decent sandwiches but they lacked some seasoning or some Cuban love. Now I'm not saying it was bad but just not what I was use to. The sandwiches looked appealing and they did not go cheap on the meat stuffing but they didnt use the regular meat or ham I was used to for the Cuban sandwich but it was okay. Lechon sandwich was good but again flavor just not what I'm use to. When we received the guarapo juice it was my fault for not reading their version of it because they add like a seltzer water to it. Why in God's name would you do that?!?! That's not guarapo juice, call it something else but never again in my life will I ever buy this montrosity that was $13 each WTF.... Now the frita was actually good and they make it spicy but they put 2 types of meat and chorizo and they added cucumbers..not what im ise to but I did enjoy the piece that was shared. Over all the place is happening, very clean, and the frita is decent if you waslmt what I would call an exotic frita...but I'll stick to my Miami Cuban food. read more

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Come for the Cuban sandwich and Cuban coffee. I love this place and of course here for the food but have to say the service is hit or miss. The last time visited we came early (4:30 pm) before a Rays game and were the only two people inside sitting at the counter. It seems it took a whole 15 minutes just to be acknowledged (not even greeted) and we had to ask for menus. Drink order took another 15 minutes (an iced tea and a soda) and when our food finally arrived (we ordered the Cuban and a big salad), it took another 10 minutes to receive silverware and a napkin. Service on that day had no excuse why they ignored paying customers sitting right in front of you. Thank goodness we were purposely very early for a Rays game and not delayed but dinner as the only 2 customers in a restaurant (there were 4 outside but around 8 when we were leaving) shouldn't take over an hour and a half for a sandwich and a salad. The food wasn't slow at all, just everything else. read more

Cuban sandwich After reading all the reviews, we had to drop in and try one of the Cuban sandwiches. It was very very good - and large enough to share with my husband. The other items on the menu also sounded good too. This is a great option for a good value lunch! read more

Bodega - Cuban sandwich - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Finally got to try Bodega's Cuban sandwich and it was really good. The only thing I'd change is the mayonnaise, it has no place in a good Cuban sandwich, mustard is a must though! read more

Bodega - Cuban sandwich - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

This place always knows how to fill my tummy!! Bodega had grown its consumer and changed locations but don't fear there not far away. Bodega moved right next door. This place has not lost its magic! Just as amazing as ever. I had a Cuban sandwich this go around. YOU WONT GO WRONG COMING HERE!! read more

Bodega - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

The food is amazing, where the meats have good flavor and the bread is toasted well. This is somewhat of a causal place where you order and pay at the window, but a server will bring it to you at the table. However, it's a chic ambiance versus a fast food place. This is my second time there and coming back, I can see why I hear so many good reviews. read more

Bodega - Lechon Plato - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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I'm just loving the new location; although I don't know when the relocation was done (but they are in same building but now at the other end and the new location is much better). The newer location has a large inside space with tables and a bar counter that looks like those old diners. They still have a take out window outside of the main doors but because of COVID they are only taking orders from the take-out window but you can take your food and sit inside the dining room. I think the counter is serving with the counter waitresses. The coffees are still AH-mazing and my hubby loves their smoothies still. But the best part is my food, lechon sandwich... OMG. The season was unreal and I rarely enjoy pork sandwiches but I remember our last visit when my husband had one and I couldn't wait to come back and get my own. read more

Love this place and the location. We grabbed the food to go and ate at the green bench brewery across the street. Highly recommend the chicken and lechon sandwich. The kaylie sunshine was also great. The bummer was that they messed up our order. I got the lechon plate not the sandwich. So I didn't get the rice and beans but that's okay. The food made up for it we ate it too quickly and didn't take a photos read more

Is it just me or does every bodega have a ton of reviews lol. The one in LA has 18k reviews or something crazy. Anyway, amazing service here and a beyond simple menu. I think the menu was like 15 items or less on the whole thing. The inside seating area is spacious and a straight vibe, but I always prefer eating outside especially when the weather is nice. The meats inside of my Cuban sandwich were flavorful and moist, and bread was perfectly crispy and toasted. The only minor complaint I have with the Cuban is where was the mayo and mustard?? It was really good without out those but we all know that combo takes Cubans to the next level. read more

Bodega - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

A friend was in town visiting and I'm not a real fan of Cuban sandwiches so I never been. But she was craving a cubano. Her comment on the Cubano "Wowwwww! Sooo good! " Didn't know they had Cuban Burgers there. Ordered a Frita it's half pork half beef. It had a spicy mayo with avacado, a think slice of tomato with shoestring potatoes (tasted like potato chips). OMG I will be going back there again over and over for that Frita Burger!!! read more

After seeing all the amazing reviews for bodega we knew we had to visit. The food itself was very good I had a Cuban sandwich my husband had a Cuban vegetarian plate that included Tempeh, Black beans and plantains. Everything was very fresh and delicious. My Cuban was huge - too much for one person, really. So big portions for sure!! I love that they also have fresh juices, smoothies, wheat grass shots. We shared a pastelitos, which was just ok - didn't exactly rival the ones we've had in Miami, but it was descent. Where things went off the rails for me was the service. We're almost at the end of Covid so people have had lots of time to pivot - but the ordering process is a very chaotic and confusing mess. It took about 10 minutes to figure out what to do after I asked another customer. The guy at the outdoor ordering window had a bit of an attitude which didn't help. When your order is ready a soft-spoken girl with a heavy accent tries to whisper your name over the loud din inside while walking around with your food. to no avail. Which basically means it takes you a good 5 - 10 minutes to actually get your food once it's ready by the time you figure out the order is for you. I think handing out numbers for your table would be a much better way to go. read more

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I keep going back to Bodega and expecting slash hoping for a 5 star experience and it just never quite happens. I love the vibes. Even the shiny new location is poppin and feels mega cool. For me the food is just meh. Cuban sandwiches are a sensy topic. So I won't even say it's not my favorite Cuban. Because beyond that I find all the food to be just good. The chicken sandwich is a great example! It sounds amazing: citrus, cilantro, mustard, chilis, and then you get it and you're like oh okay. It's a fun spot, the prices are a huge relief especially as you start getting closer to downtown on Central. The location is amazing. And so I will be there again and I would say you could should go too! If you are going to get a sandwich I recommend the Cuban over anything else. read more

This is the best Cuban sandwich I have ever had and I came up in South Tampa as a cuban food and sandwich lover. Also make a damn good coffee con leche. Congratulations on the new shop, the open space is very bueno! 4 stars for now, will be back for more. read more

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My friends were insistent that we must visit Bodega for lunch while in St. Pete. It's a little stand with some seating, but it's mostly a takeaway operation. They offer a selection of sandwiches, plates, coffees, and homemade sodas for purchase. There's also a Yelp check in for a free cortado, but I didn't notice it until after I ordered. I went with the Cuban sandwich based off hype. I kept hearing it was amazing and the item to try. So glad I fed into the hype -- because it was a glorious sandwich! It took me forever to eat, as it's huge (I'd recommend sharing it), but every ingredient seemed to be prepared with love. Such a top quality sandwich. The wait, however, wasn't ideal. It was March, but it was hot. There was some shade, but it didn't really help much. Some friends seemed to be forgotten about also, as they didn't receive their food until much later and only after they asked about it. So be prepared for a queue. It's a popular spot. I'd definitely stop back sometime if I'm in the area again -- but I'd split the sandwich next time for sure. read more

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Food is delish. Service is phenomenal. Honestly, I wish I lived by here! Absolutely amazing. read more

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I ordered the pork plate. Mostly was the fat part and it was room temperature. Beans have no flavor and plátanos were burned. Partner had the pollo asado and it was dry and flavorless. Customer service is slow yet they charge a hefty sitting service. I made the mistake of ordering Cuban toast separately and got charged $1 service fee for something that already cost $5. Rip off! Especially since I already paid the service fee for initial order. I got my food before my partner. Was told the kitchen was stressed out. Not sure exactly why when it wasn't that busy. So it just sucked all around. Not going again. read more

Yearning for the Old Days This was our first visit to their new location and we ate inside at the counter. In the past we've always had sandwiches. Now, at dinner, we went for a bigger meal. We started with a couple of cocktails. The Paloma was fine, but a little heavy on the club soda. The Gimlet was not so good. Gimlets are typically served straight up and don't have club soda in them. This was served over ice and had a bunch of club soda which watered down the drink. I should have complained, but the server seemed to be a bit out of it and had trouble remembering anything that we said. Service was pretty spotty throughout our meal. We had a chopped Romaine salad with chicken. It was quite large and pretty good. But only the lettuce was chopped. Everything else was very large and hard to eat. We got a second plate so that we could put half of the salad on it and manage to cut up the salad without it pouring over the edge. We also got the Lechon Plato. Again, the serving was large and it was all pretty good. I had to cut off a fair bit of fat. The rice was good and the Jicama slaw was OK, but a little bland. We had a couple of café con leches after the meal. I felt like they were very overpriced at $6.00 for a small cup. Speaking of prices, the menu posted on their own website is significantly out of date. The price for the café con leche on the website is only $2.75. I can understand if the price is 10-20% off. But the actual price was over 100% higher. Most other menu items were about 40% higher than on the website. I get the general sense that owner/managers are on coast here. My next visit will be for a Cuban sandwich, and I'll eat it outside. Forget the rest. read more

Great options available & the food is absolutely delicious! The staff isn't very friendly tho and it can take a while to get your food. You definitely get enough food for what you are paying for! I recommend trying this place! read more

Bodega - Tempeh Sandwich - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

This place is amazing!!! I absolutely love the flavors of the food! The portions are huge! I ordered the tempeh plate! It comes with tempeh, slaw, rice, beans, and grilled plantains! The presentation was gorgeous, the food was super balanced, and the meal came out very quickly! You have to order before you sit, but our cashier was extremely nice and helpful! Try the limeade or the orange ginger sodas! They are amazing! Everyone I was with loved their meals too! read more

Bodega - Tempeh Plato and Limeade Soda - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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Service was good. I had the vegan spicy tofu dish. It was good. Nothing to write home about. It was like eating at a friends who is just learning to cook. The rice and beans were a bit bland. Not like Abuela's Cuban black beans and rice. I was starving so I gobbled it all up. I like the maduros- but you really can't go wrong with fried plantains. It's not my first time here. I keep going back as the servings are large enough to satisfy my need for a bit of "Spanish" vegan food. You won't be disappointed. Just remember this is not a bistro. read more

Parking can be a challenge during peek times of course, but worth it- keep driving or park in the pay lot next door. I usually order the award-winning Cuban and a cafe con leche, this time I switched it up and ordered a salad with grilled chicken, mango and pineapple - it was so delicious! I am not a fan of dressing, but this dressing was so refreshing - you may want to ask for two of the small cups. One wasn't enough for me or my friend! They were kind enough to give us a second one. Everything tastes so fresh, delicious and consistent. Been there about six times in three years, and it's always great. read more

Bodega - My amazing grilled chicken salad with mango, pineapple, cukes and onion. - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Obsessed with the Cuban sandwich. I know what you're thinking: it is worth the wait? Yes. It really is. The maduros are hit or miss (when they're on, they're really good, too) and we also love the lechón platter. It's big enough to share, especially with extra Cuban bread, which is pressed and warm and buttery. read more

The pork is incredible. My lechon sandwich was a 10/10. If I only had the pork, my rating would be five stars. But, my rating would be one star if I only ate the rice and beans. My brother said they tasted like dish soap. I didn't believe him. But they were very bad. His chicken came out dry as well. Sadly, I have to say this wonderful restaurant is a tad overrated. read more

There's a reason for the constant line of people waiting to order food at the Bodega. They serve tasty Cuban food at excellent prices and the staff is always friendly. We shared a pork (lechon) sandwich and tried the homemade hibiscus soda. The pork sandwich had great flavor - next time I'll get the plato, which comes with black beans & rice and fried plantains. The soda was delicious: tasted fruity & lightly sweetened. This was our first time eating in the new location (two doors to the West of their former location on Central). The new building is quite spacious inside and has quite a bit of seating available with the covid spacing restrictions. We sat at the curvy bar with its retro countertops & stools. The service was excellent. The outside line always looks long, but moves quickly & they also have pickup too. read more

Bodega - Homemade hibiscus soda - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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Visiting Tampa with friends over the summer, post Covid. The service is great. Good lunch place. Must try the Lechon. Super yummy. read more

Bodega - Luchon - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

I've been one other time. The pork is so yummy, and the portion sizes were amazing. I ordered the chicken this time, and I received the tiniest chicken breast. I brought it up to the counter to ask if maybe it was a mistake, because I also ordered the pork for my friend. I was informed that the portion I got was normal. I shrugged it off because, ya know 'what if this is the best chicken I've ever tasted.' It was not. Chicken was so dry it was hard to swallow. However. The sides are still a hit. read more

Bodega - Pollo Plato. - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Delicious Cuban Food. The have the basics done right. You can come by and get your cafecito fix and your Cuban sandwich. You can also go all out and get your rice and beans with lechón and plátano maduro. And everything will be fresh and tasty and satisfying. They also have homemade sodas and a juice shop right next door for your smoothie and juicing pleasure. read more

Bodega - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Best. Cuban. Sandwich. EVER! If you're into the real deal, this is it! After running a 10k in downtown St Pete, I pretty much devoured this Cuban sandwich. Initially I was planning to save half for the road but it was soooo good that I didn't even realize I ate it all in one sitting LOL Good portion size for a decent price, I also got to try a cafecito by checking in on yelp so that was also a win. Casual dining spot, they have outdoor seating and a window cashier for quick ordering. The staff is friendly and bring the food to you if you plan to dine in. I noticed some people bring their dogs so it seems pet friendly, but there is also indoor seating if you can't stand the heat during those HOT FL days. read more

Bodega - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

I life my heart in Havana- but this little spot had spot on food! We had the Cuban sandwich - rice and beans- and plantains! So delicious can wait to go back to this spot! read more

Bodega - Bodega Cuban Cuisine - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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Limited menu of only 4-5 items, available as plates or sandwiches. I ordered the Lechon plate and was enough food that i had enough leftovers for a small snack afterwards. Inviting presentation and simple but nice, large and clean dining room. Salt atop plantains made the totality of dish a tad too salty but otherwise an awesome experience. read more

Bodega - Lechon - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Muy Bien! Love Bodega. The cubano is delicioso! Love the new space and the vibe is inviting with a local Latin feel. Located in the heart of St Pete, there's still a walk up order window and a line down the sidewalk even with covid. After ordering you can choose indoor or outdoor seating. It was a nice Saturday afternoon with the doors to the restaurant wide open so even sitting inside didn't feel isolated. It felt like one big warm hug. NOTE: Don't forget your Yelp check in for a free cuban coffee. Not much I can say about the cubano except for, get it! I hear the Lechon is pretty legit which is the pork sandwich and after tasting the pork on the Cuban I can 100% see that. Black Beans and Rice had an unfamiliar spice to them but I'm not complaining. Maduros cooked to perfection. The pollo platos, the chicken was a little dry however, and I could not taste the coconut that was in the description. The coke is described as Mexican coke but came in a bottle and tasted the same to me. There was a cute little juice bar that I can't wait to come back and try. Everything looked and sounded amazing. And I love the neon sign over it that says "you bet your sweet grass". Large open area, clean, and Latin music playing. I wished I lived closer because this would be a regular stop. read more

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Totally fun local Cuban restaurant in a trendy part of town. We were visiting the area and some friends brought us here for lunch. We were a bit after the main rush so had no problem finding a spot to sit in the small space with dramatically pared back seating due to COVID. As they were taking lots of precautions, we had to order at the window facing the street. The food didn't take too long and they called out to us when it was ready. The sandwiches, pork and sides were all fresh and tasty. Would definitely hit them up again when next in town. read more

Would definitely come back here. The food is delicious. I wish the portions were bigger but maybe if I got one if the platters I wouldn't feel that way. My friend and I tried a couple of the sandwiches and they were incredible. The staff is super friendly and were super attentive to us. There's actually a good amount of seating, which you wouldn't expect if you're just walking by. There's more seating in the back. read more

Bodega - The frita. - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Delicious coffee and pastries. Wonderful sitting area for a date or a group of friends. Love the atmosphere. read more

Bodega - Vanilla latte with oat milk - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

The pork was so tasty. It was moist and flavorful. I was not expecting it to be so good. I had a friend visiting from out of town so I took them there since they wanted to try Cuban food. My friend got a Cuban sandwich and loved it. I think the food is of higher quality than some of the classic Cuban joints in Tampa. read more

Bodega - Lechon Plato - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Not the best cuban i've had, definitely not the worst. All around decent sandwich every time I go. Decent portions of meat as well. Very cool ambiance. I wouldn't listen to all the bad reviews, give it a try if you're in the area! They also have plenty of inside & outside seating, nice bar area as well. read more