I was in the mood for a Cuban sandwich so figured, why not?! My sandwich was loaded with fresh ingredients and it was so big I needed to take the other half to go and enjoyed that for dinner. You order at the window and food is brought out. We scored seats on the sidewalk and had fun people watching. read more

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

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All in all, the food was nice. The food came out quick but would have to say that I was underwhelmed with the portion of the "basket" of fries. For $8, it was the probably the amount of a medium fries at McDonalds. Service was quick and restaurant was spacious and clean. read more

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After a Rays game we were hungry so we decided to check out Bodega. The ambiance is great, made me feel like I went back in time to an old school diner. It reminded me of a great restaurant in Miami called El Rey de La Frita in Miami which has the same vibe. I ordered the Frita, while my fiancée ordered Lecho. Both of our meals were tasty but I can't help myself compare this Frita to the Frita from El Rey de La Frita. This Frita was more expensive and personally I don't think it's worth the price. The Lechón on the other hand was worth the price, but I believe it could have used a bit more seasoning Our server brought us waters as soon as we sat down which was thoughtful, but after taking our order we did not hear from our server again. We had to pay with another server read more

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

Best freaking Cuban sandwich I have ever had. Super fresh ingredients and fresh Cuban bread. Pair that with Green Bench Brewing that right across the street and you can not go wrong! read more

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

I am a bit torn whether this should be 4 or 5 stars, but I am going to go for 4 compared to some Cuban sandwich spots I have eaten in. No apologies, as 4 is still great. I was in Webb City (the funkatorium for Green Bus) and the bartender said I should try Bodega. Looked up the menu, gave them a call, and went over to grab my Cuban with beans & rice about 10 minutes later. The storefront is conveniently located on Central and a block away from Green Bench/Webb City. It is light an airy inside, with ample seating. There is a bar should you want a drink, although I was doing beer tourism a block away, so I did not stay. The Cuban is very nicely done. Not the best I have ever had, but ranks as the best I have had in Pinellas county thus far. Black beans and rice were flavorful, but I would rate them the lowest point in the meal (this does not mean low, just lower than the sandwich). I lvoed the press on the sandwich and how it was cooked to a nice golden brown. Very nice. If you are in St Pete and seeking out a Cubano, I would put this place on your list. If you also want a beer, order to go and get a funk beer at Webb City. read more

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Always a great experience, quality food, vegan/vegetarian options. Friendly staff!!! The coffee is amazing too. read more

Bodega - Tempeh sandwich and fries - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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While visiting my friend in Tampa, she said we have to go have lunch at Bodega in St Pete. And I'm glad we did! I had an excellent Cuban Sandwich that tasted so fresh and delicious! And to add to the excellent food, Izzy made me an incredibly tasty Margarita where she offered me some Tajin seasoning salt on the rim of the glass. It was the perfect amount of spice for the drink! Great service and a nice relaxing atmosphere! read more

Staff very friendly. Location is fun and convenient, downtown and near shops. They were out of pollo the day we went so ordered the tofu sandwich and a pork Cuban. Cuban was good; tofu was "ok". Flavorless except for a hint of lemon and or tahini. Will try it again, maybe this day things were off... read more

Had an incredible lunch here with my friends friends. The coffee here is incredible. Sandwich is rocked. And the salad was great. Definitely a place to stop if you're hungry. Nothing but great food and a great atmosphere. read more

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Right when you walk inside this place you know it's going to be good. The free smells were amazing. It's big, open, lots of light - great atmosphere. I loved that they had vegetarian options! My husband got the tofu plato and I got the tempeh plato and we shared so we could try both. We both liked the tempeh more but the tofu was still excellent and seasoned amazingly. The portions were great. I loved they gave you so many rice and beans. The maduros were just as good too. Would totally recommend!! Great food for the price! read more

Bodega - tofu plato - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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Have had multiple occasions where without warning they take over 45 minutes to get your food out. While some things are out of their control they could warn people if they are having troubles getting certain dishes out. They do minimal, if anything at all, to compensate for the delays and offer no updates unless you ask them directly where your food is. They food is yummy but if you're crunched for time or starving this is place not the move. read more

Order at the window outside and your food is brough to you when ready. They have outdoor and indoor seating. Their menu consists of coffee sandwiches and plates. I had the lechon sandwich and I love how it was seasoned. I love how the bread was cooked so it leaves a perfect bite of sandwich. It was a good lunch for me with just the right amount of food. read more

Cuban sandwiches a must get it with fries thank me later. Staff is super nice and attentive you have to go. Ambiance is so cute and well done. read more

One of the best Cuban sandwiches I've ever tried and definitely worth traveling outside of Tampa for it. The sandwich is packed with flavor. There's lots of parking and separate area for pick up. read more

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

One of the best meals I had in Florida this trip. Simply outstanding Cuban food, with excellent vegan options. I stopped by around 6pm on a Tuesday to grab some dinner. I got their tempeh plate ($13.50 plus tax, which is vegan), which comes with a very generous portion of tempeh, spiced and cooked to perfection, with rice, beans, maduros (plantains), as well as sweet & spicy cabbage slaw. The food came out in about 15 minutes with a huge plate of food. Everything was simply outstanding. The tempeh was impeccably marinated, spiced and cooked -- I don't know what they to it, but damn. The rice and beans were well-flavoured, the plantains cooked wonderfully, and the slaw was incredible, smothered in this acidic and lightly sweet marinade. Hard to say enough good things about this plate. Friendly service and very comfortable interior (despite the shitty, obnoxious pop blaring). Highly recommended. read more

Bodega - Tempeh plate (vegan) - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

NOPE I used to come to this restaurant when it was just a walk up and go style place and always loved it, sometimes we would wait for 15-20min for a small single order but didn't mind too much, because the food was usually super fresh and not over processed. I've been back since they've expanded and it was pretty much the same, maybe the wait was a little longer. However the other day I went back again and this time we waited 40 minutes for Togo food-if it were just me I may have just hung out and read but I had my three small kids with me which sucked so bad when having to listen to hard core electronic music at a volume that impeded my ability to talk across my tiny table (outside). This alone wasn't going to drive my bad review but getting violently ill from one particular box of food was. I almost had to take my daughter to the ER then I ate her food the next day at lunch and I was in the same boat-we both had pollo asado plate. So short story-NOT WORTH IT to eat here!! In addition I got French fries and tempeh that were literally room temp when I opened the bag 5 seconds after it being given to me. Not cool on multiple factors. Also a week later those who at the chicken and black beans ended up needing abx so that's cool too. read more

The portions are large and the food quality is great. I highly recommend the roast pork.. almost like pot roast in consistency. Very tender and moist... platanos were delicious read more

Bodega - Pork beans and rice Lechón - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Average Cuban. Generous portion sizes and made in house but missing some flavor in my opinion. Very greasy roast pork. Service was good and not too long of a wait, but it really didn't seem like they enjoyed interacting with the customers. Cool counter seating but inside is pretty bare. Overall solid spot but I was a bit underwhelmed by the experience. read more

Really good burger usually hate avocado, but tastes good on this fritta enjoyed the food read more

Bodega - Really good burger usually hate avocado, but tastes good on this Fritau - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

We came here after a Rays game. You order outside and they'll take the food to your table or they'll call you're name if it's for takeout. The line was average in size, but the actual wait to get your food was pretty long. I ordered a cafe con leche con Azucar. Felt it was a little pricey for the size at $6, but it was sweet and yummy. My wife ordered their Pollo Asado which came with a coconut marinaded chicken, mango Mayo, avocado, fresh mango, cilantro and jicama. It sounded good, and I remember taking a few bites but honestly don't remember tasting any of these but the jicama. I ordered their Cuban. This one came with your traditional Cuban ingredients. Roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and Mayo. The sandwich was good and very filling but nothing special. Overall a decent meal, but slightly overpriced. Not sure if I'd come back on my next trip. read more

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I've heard wonderful things about Bodega and when I saw they were celebrating their 10 year anniversary with $5 Cuban sandwiches I knew this was my time to shine. You order at the window outside and they will either bring you your food or call your name to pick it up. Either way you can almost guarantee a line wrapped around which is usually a good sign. Except I wasn't blown away. I wish I was but it just didn't do it for me. I felt it was lacking flavor and seemed too dry for my liking. The maduros were a bit overdone and could've used some lime to juice it up. The service is what brought the experience up a notch. The staff was very friendly and welcoming and had a smile on their faces the entire time we dined in. I especially love their t shirts except they only had larger sizes in stock. We hope to be back to try the rest of their menu and to snag a cool t shirt. read more

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Consistently good Cuban pork platters. Easy walk up with outside or inside eating. The staff is spot on and attentive.

Intro: I was doing a little research on restaurants in St. Pete and Bodega has the most reviews in the city. Located in downtown St. Pete, this Cuban restaurant was within walking distance from my hotel. I stopped by on a Thursday evening for dinner with my friend. Service (3/5): Even if you're dining in, as we were doing, you have to order at the outdoor kiosk. This is a bit of an awkward setup. Ordering from outside when you're dining in inside. I understand it adds some hype for the restaurant (as a line forms outside) but not the best for the customer experience. They will then bring your food to your table. The lady taking my order was friendly so at least there's that. After we ordered, we sat at the bar. Ambiance (4/5): Bodega has a modern feel to it with several booths and tables to sit at as well as a bar area with bar stools (without back support). It's a casual spot. Food (4.5/5): Bodega is known for its Cuban sandwiches so that's what I went with. Fun fact: The Cuban Sandwich was invented right here in the States, in Tampa, rather than Cuba. If you've ever had a Cuban Sandwich, Bodega's take on the classic sandwich is a little different. Rather than having ham and mustard in it, Bodega's version has Mojo (a Cuban sauce). The pork was tendered and the Mojo sauce made for a flavorful sandwich. The bread was crisp, which is what you want. They have two sizes for the sandwich, but the small one is large enough to fill you up. We also got a side of fries. Drinks (4.5/5): They have soft drinks and a full bar. Naturally, I went with the Cuba Libre (basically a rum and coke with lime). Nice touch on their end: they give you the rest of the Coca-Cola bottle in addition to your alcoholic beverage. Overall: If you're looking for a quick meal, and some solid Cuban food (which you should always do when you're in Florida!), check out Bodega. Insider's tip: They have a speakeasy called Bar Chica that is attached to the restaurant. Check it out after your meal! read more

We stayed at a resort this past week and decided to try something local. It was late and I washing the mood for Mexican or Cuban so my husband and I decided to try Bodega! We did not expect the night scene while getting the food, but it was a booming area! I loved the outdoor signage and it looked like it had some construction going on right next to it. We ordered the Pollo Asado and it was SO GOOD! The portions were really good! The plantains were cooked to perfection and the rice was just right! Service was fast, we ordered and received it within 10 minutes, which was surprising for the time and day it was. The ladies were also super nice and talking with our children! Only reason I gave it a 4 was because parking was a bit hectic to find, which again I'm sure it was because it was a Saturday night. We found parking about 5 minutes after we arrived. So just be mindful of that. Great visit if you're in St. Pete Beach! read more

Bodega - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Bodega is my go to casual Cuban spot in downtown st Pete! The food is always delicious and the service never disappoints. The Cuban sandwich is my favorite and I don't even typically eat pork but I will for this delectable sandwich! The pollo asado platter comes with maduros (fried plantains) that are cooked perfectly and help balance out the flavors of the whole platter, bringing a crispy sweetness. I love their cafe con leche and their agua frescas! read more

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I ate there this evening, and the food was good, but they are so petty with charges that they don't tell you about, that it makes you not want to dine there, and shows a total disrespect for the customer. I ordered three Cuban sandwiches, among other items. Last time I ate there the Cuban sandwiches did not have mustard, which by definition they always do. So this time I asked to make sure there was mustard on the sandwiches. When I got home I saw the receipt (which was emailed to me) and saw that they charged me $1.50 for the mustard, without even telling me. That's petty at best, but certainly insulting to the customer and a complete rip off. Not to mention $0.50 for a tiny dollop of spicy mayo. Although the food is good, it is hard to enjoy dining at a place that is so petty and cheap and disrespects the customer. read more

Stumbled across this place after a Ray's game. I ordered the lechón plato (pork) and my partner ordered the frita. The food was tasty but not authentic Cuban food and a bit pricey for you're getting. There is a really cool retro vibe and lounge in the back that is worth checking out as well. read more

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

Some friends and I were going to a Rays game and we wanted to grab dinner beforehand. We found street parking nearby but there's also some paid lots. We ordered at the window and then sat ourselves inside. I loved the vibes inside and was so clean and cute! My boyfriend and I split a lechon platter and we got a paloma and margarita to drink. They were very generous with the portions so I was glad we decided to split! The pork was SO tender and juicy and I loved the beans and grilled onions it came with. My drink was super refreshing as well. Overall, really cute spot for a quick dinner! read more

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

Y'all this place is DOPE. Came to Florida for the first time ever for work and my mom recommended I try a Cuban sandwich. Bodega was closest to me and I don't regret it for one second. Sure are the employees kinda lifeless and don't smile? Yeah, but it wasn't a big deal enough to warrant a star off. This isn't a traditional sit down with a server restaurant so I didn't really care. No lines, no wait, but I did come by around 6pm on a Monday. Got the Lechon sandwich and it is bomb. It's huge too. It was so good I ate the entire thing in one sitting. I got a side of maduros which were good but there's a ton so I couldn't finish it. My first experience with Cuban food was a WIN. read more

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

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Run to this amazing place!!! The food is delicious. The atmosphere is chic and clean! Can't wait to come again!

Bodega was one of the top 3 places we ate during our trip through Florida. We tried the delicious Cuban and Pollo Asado sandwiches, two different juices, and a cortadito. The cuban sandwich was great but the pollo asado sandwich which coconut milk marinated chicken was incredible and so unique! The sandwiches were a great size as well! The juices were great but be aware that they are fresh juices so they take time and are a little price-y. Parking is street parking so it could be a little difficult during busy times. Tip #1: Check in on Yelp for a FREE Cafecito or Cordadito. Tip #2: There is a hidden speakeasy in the back called Bar Chica. read more

Love this place! Great Cuban mix, great sandwiches, and great salads. Everything was super fresh and flavorful. The service is great and the ambiance is lovely, with your choice of indoor seating in booths or outdoors on the sidewalk. read more

Upon first impression Bodega seems like a very trendy, aesthetic-first restaurant, but their food is actually amazing! I got a very delicious cubano here, and while I haven't had enough to speak to its authenticity, I can say it was the best that I've had so far. Super generous helping of meat and a huge sandwich. My only regret is not getting the fried plantains. You order at the window in front and then can take a seat anywhere inside. Considering there is no table service, I was surprised by the spacious and modern, almost sterile, interior. I came on a weekday afternoon and there were only 2-3 tables occupied. A few people were on their laptops, so it maybe can be a nice place to study or WFH. They have a whole page of beverages/smoothies on their menu too so it seems they cater to those looking for a cafe-like vibe. I will say my sandwich took a while to come out even while business was slow, so I imagine that the wait time can be quite long during peak hours. My sandwich was $12, which is pretty affordable considering just half the sandwich was a full meal for me. I can see why this place is highly recommended, would for sure come back! read more

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

I love the ham & Swiss sandwich here. The staff is nice & it's a great casual spot for a quick bite. If you are ever passing by definitely stop in. read more

Make sure to check out Bodega in St. Pete - it's an awesome spot. Despite ongoing construction in the area, don't let it deter you; this place is worth a visit. Street parking along Central is available. Opt for takeout or savor your meal inside at the stylish diner bar, tables, or booths. The staff is consistently friendly and helpful. Indulge in delicious options like the Lechon Sandwich, salads, and Plato's with white rice, black beans, and maduros. Don't miss out on their refreshing Soda Frescas, juice, coffee, beer or cocktails. read more

Fast, good quality food. Good service. Beer/wine/seltzer is pricey. Cute decor. There also appears to be some sort of speakeasy hidden away in the back, but we were there too early to be able to go in. read more

Bodega - Pork platter - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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Overpriced - typical for the area. They forgot half the order which was sad because it was only two items. Upon calling they asked me to take it up with door dash who could not resolve the issue. Very sad they could not just make the $8 side. read more

Stopped here with some friends for a late night bite after a happy hour event. I got the pollo asada sandwich and enjoyed it. It came with avocado, mango, and jicama. It was a unique combo of flavors. I liked how light it was. Friends ordered the pork platter with rice and beans, Cuban bread, plantains, and black bean soup. I also enjoyed a cafe con leche which was a late night win to prep me for the drive across the bridge. The portions were pretty impressive. We all had leftovers. I was pleased with the quality of the food and the cleanliness of the restaurant. You order outside at the window and then they bring out the food. The staff was friendly. It's a good, casual spot. read more

This place has the worst service of any restaurant in Tampa Bay. I went there a year ago where the staff knew I was sitting there waiting for menu. The staff eyeballed me but never said hello or I'll be with you in sec. I made a mistake by trying this place again Saturday at 1100. Six people working, knowing that we we sitting at counter, but kept diverting their eye. A hot woman in yago pants came in and the Dark haired guy in the mullet Fell over himself in serving her. Two other guys came in and he rushed to give them menus. These people clearly hate their jobs and do not want to serve certain people. read more

Bodega is Millennial central, so take that as you will. My father repeatedly said "I'm not cool enough to eat here," while my grandmother was wonderstruck by the amount of ripped jeans and perfectly manicured beards on display. As a Gen-Z'er I'd have to agree, when you look up "trendy" in the dictionary there's a good chance Bodega will pop up. Aside from the so-trendy-it-hurts ambiance however, the food was actually pretty awesome. I had the Lechon sandwich and was pleasantly surprised at how simple yet flavorful the taste profile was. My grandfather said the drink selection was also top notch. The only issue that docked me a star was the service-- Bodega is counter service but was so slow that my brother and I were forced to bus someone else's table so we could eat there. Parking was also a nightmare, though this isn't necessarily the result of Bodega. Definitely give this place a try, but I'd recommend going on a weekday so it's less crowded and you'll get a more accommodating dining experience. read more

Bodega - Store Facade - Latin American Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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