I had the large pressed Cuban. This sandwich is exceptional! No shaved deli pork on this one! Nice chunks and shreds of fresh pork. Thanks for the quality. Nice portion of fries as well. I'm a new fan. read more

Cafe Caribe has grown from a little Latin coffee shop into a respectable sized Spanish American and Greek! restaurant. They've expanded their seating area and their table service is outstanding. The menu has matured a bit. They have a great selection of traditional Cuban breakfast items, salads, pitas, and entrees like picadillo, ropa vieja,, and shredded pork. The ropa vieja is outstanding. I tried their large ropa vieja sandwich. Seriously, it's enough to feed two adults. It's bread and ropa vieja. No frills, just the way I like it. The ropa vieja (shredded beef) is very juicy and well seasoned. If you are tired of chain restaurants and want to try something a little more "homey", give Cafe Caribe a visit. Come hungry. read more

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Cafe Caribe is a super little breakfast and lunch spot located in the middle of a strip mall along N. Dale Mabry Highway. Heading north from downtown, you'll pass Bush Blvd, and then the traffic light at Linebaugh Avenue. Just past that on your left is Burger Monger, and located within that same strip mall is Cafe Caribe. The Cafe bills itself as a combination of Spanish, American, and Greek cuisines, and they are only open from 7 am - 3 pm Mon - Sat. Breakfast includes all of the traditional American egg dishes, breakfast sandwiches, Cuban toast, and cafe con leche, along with a wide variety of fruit smoothies. Lunch is amazing, with Latin, Caribbean, Greek, and American favorites on their menu. Monday - Wednesday they have an all you can eat lunch buffet with several entrees and a whole host of sides for $6.50!!! Thursday and Friday they have specialty lunch entrees for that same price point. Today for lunch I ordered Picadillo which is the delicious Latin dish made with seasoned, ground beef, onions, green olives, herbs and spices. The meal came with two sides, so I chose yellow rice and black beans. As you'll see in the photo, the food was falling off both sides of the plate. The meal was HUGE and it was DELICIOUS!!!! I've yet to try the Greek food, as I really love their Cuban cuisine, but I have no doubt that everything on the menu is extremely tasty and inexpensive. read more

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Food always taste delicious but The first time it was like a 40 minute wait for pick up, the second time ordered over the phone but forgot i even placed it by the time i arrived, this last time it was ready on time but got my order wrong after the person who took my order confirmed that I wanted steak! Very disappointed and unfortunately just cant trust this place anymore read more

Café Caribe is an incredible little restaurant! They have a great menu for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. My family and I visited this cozy cafe yesterday for lunch while on the go. We all had different variations of a palomilla steak sandwich, which did not disappoint! They have 2 sizes for their sandwiches, 8" and 12". I was the wimp that had the 8", but the rest got 12" sandwiches. I had mine only with papitas and steak, while the fam opted for toppings including grilled onions, lettuce, and tomato. Not only were all our sandwiches delicious, but they were very filling! The Cuban bread was nicely pressed, the way we are used to a "pan con bistec" down in Miami! We paired our giant sandwiches with cafe con leche which was prepared freshly and was piping hot - perfect for a FL chilly day! I highly recommend Cafe Caribe and look forward to returning! read more

Tiny hole-in-the-wall that gives you a lot of flavorful bang for your buck. For a cheap, tasty, filling breakfast, brunch or lunch, Cafe Caribe perfectly suits the bill. NOTE: they are only open until 3PM. This was the first time that I have had Cuban food, so I don't have any expertise to talk about. But I know yummy food, and CC serves it. The interior is plain, service was friendly and ESL (if that bothers you, then well, that's dumb), not the speediest lunch ever, but my food was piping hot and fresh so it didn't bother me. I had a combo lunch of Piccadillo (my first time trying), shredded pork, yellow rice, red beans, ripe plaintains - and I ordered an empanada. The empanada ($2.50) came out scorchingly hot, a crispy deep-fried pastry shell/turnover thing, filled with Picadillo meat. I loved it (hello, fried-carb-meat-pie) and ate the whole thing. My lunch came out, an overflowing plate of fresh-cooked goodness. My experience at CC is that Cuban food is highly seasoned but not at all spicy. I liked the sides very much, the flavors and textures all blended and complemented one another. The Picadillo was tender, saucy ground meat, and the shredded pork with onions was surprisingly juicy and flavorful but not soggy (my frequent experience with shredded meat is that it has that tell-tale soggy factor going on from premature shredding/drying-out and being doused with broth upon ordering). My waitress was sweet, my lunch was a sweet $7, and my empanada a sweet $2.50, 2nd degree mouth burn. I would definitely have lunch here again, maybe next time a Cuban sandwich. read more

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So they wont sit you anywhere, you go in and they all ignore you. Don't offer you anything. After 20 minutes of staring down the employee I had to move to another table just to be seen and told well if you sit over there we dont know what you want.... How about you ask?? HORRIBLE SERVICE AND FOOD WOULD BE BETTER OFF A TRUCK! I WONT GO BACK AGAIN! Also never any parking since they let the usual elderly sit there for hours. read more

This place has been around for a long while, and always been a favorite of mine for two things: café con leche and a breakfast sammich on Cuban bread, specifically eggs, cheese and bacon. There is something magical as hell about that trio. Sprinkle a little hot sauce on there and viola! I've never ventured here for lunch, but I bet it's just as delicious as the breakfast. Prices are really cheap, and the staff is really friendly. I can go a year without visiting and they make me feel like a regular. read more

Best Cuban sandwich in Tampa. Amazing customer service and clean. Definitely recommend

Cuban was not very good. It had iceberg lettuce, tomato, and a ton of mayo on it. Not what should be on a cuban on my opinion. Tasted more like a ham club sandwich type of thing. read more

One of my favorite spots for breakfast. Breakfast starts as low as $6 for a bowl with grits, meat, 2 eggs and a coffee. Keep in mind its cuban oriented, so they also have really good croquetas and empanadas and pastelitos Their chorizo is a must try for the meat option. And you cant go wrong with cafe con leche. Parking can be hectic but sunday morning is not too bad. The service is pleasant. No outdoor seating. Overall great experience for a little hole in the wall. read more

Cafe Caribe - Nothing better than the cafe colossal breakfast and a cafe con leche. - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Amazing Latin style breakfast and lunches for a small price. Portions are than you would expect and the service is usually good, can get pretty packed on Saturday and Sundays, but other than that it's pretty good. read more

Cafe Caribe - Best breakfast place in town for a budget - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Talk about a home atmosphere and great service, I really enjoy the food selection they offer here, my fave us the egg sandwich on Cuban Bread with coffee. read more

Cafe Caribe - Egg sandwich on Cuban Bread,and coffee. - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The service is fast. I recommend the breakfast bowl and you get cafe con leche included which is always a must. I would ask for extra sugar next time the coffee wasn't as sweet to my liking but that's just me. The place is clean and you also can get them to deliver through uber wats which I do some mornings. read more

Cafe Caribe - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Love the local vibes and the servers here are very attentive and sweet the food is quality, and you can't beat the prices :) definitely will be coming back (again and again) read more

Tucked in a shopping plaza. There's this place where is a must stop. Great home cooked Latin cuisines and perfectly made cafe con leche (coffe) hoy off the brewer. Unbelievable affordable prices! read more

Cafe Caribe - Breakfast bowl: White rice, scrambled eggs, veggies, Swiss cheese and chorizo. Yum!! W/ cafe con leche. - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Was in the area for work and had to have a Cuban sandwich before I left! Based on the Yelp recommendations, my colleague and I decided to get take out for lunch from here. Glad we did! The Cuban was still warm and bread was toasty - just how I liked it. The regular size is pretty large and I was only able to finish half (and I can eat a lot!!) Also got a side of plantains and it was also very tasty. Very reasonably priced for the great food! Service was also pleasant. If I'm back in the area I would definitely come back and try their other dishes. read more

Cafe Caribe - Take out: Cuban sandwich and side of plantains - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Ever since my friend brought me a Cuban sandwich from here after giving birth to my son, I have been here at least once a week. Everything is delicious! Their flan is super authentic, the cream cheese flan taste kind of like cheesecake. The Cuban sandwiches are made with fresh Mojo pork, and sometimes they are so juicy that the pork drips! Yummy! read more

This is one of my favorite places in Carrollwood, by far. Sandwiches are at a very fair price for what you get! Talk about great value! The only complaint I have is that sometimes the service is slow and it takes longer than it should to order or pickup food. It's a bit annoying to watch staff acknowledge you and return to the task they have in front of them as opposed to taking an order. Great food! Some of the best sandwiches! I recommend the Cuban, Media Noche, and Breaded Chicken on Cuban bread. I love this place! read more

The food is not good. They serve it in styrofoam plates, serving portions are small and the ham they use is the cheap boiled ham.

Cafè Caribe is my favorite place to have breakfast at. They have great prices good food and there employees are nice.

If you're looking for a casual, quick bite to eat, for a really good value,this is your place. They make good cafe con leche and breakfast. I ordered the breakfast special, which consisted of two eggs, choice of meat, Cuban bread, and small cafe con leche. It was 5.99! The food came out timely, served fresh and hot. It was delicious and authentic. We never got refills, until we flagged somebody down, which was kind of a bummer. All in all, I really enjoyed this place. read more

Cafe Caribe - Cafe con leche - Cuban Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We have been here many times and was good. This time the food was very bland and the bacon was cold, tuna salad bland, chicken and onions again very bland. They need a new line cook or get the previous cook back on staff. read more

Large selection of absolutely wonderful food in a nice cafe/diner atmosphere. The Mofongo is loaded with garlic and they give you more garlic on the side read more

Small cafe in a strip mall on Dale Mabry. Went for a quick business lunch. Sat down a looked at the menu. Associate order a special. Spaghetti with a red crab sauce. Ok but not great. I had the Cuban sandwich. Sandwich was a traditional ingredients and good. Inexpensive and will probably return for a quick cheap lunch. read more

It was a cool day in early November when I pulled my jalopy into a little burg called Carrollwood. Late in the afternoon, around three o' clock the time when the morning buzz from whatever java I had slurped down on my way out the door had long since worn off. On my right I saw a colorful sign reading Cafe Caribe, Coffee. Scanning traffic, I switched lanes - Starbucks would not fix this slump and at the rate I was going, some unlucky Joe from the coroner's office downtown would have to peel me off the pavement if I didn't get a caffeine fix. I needed strong Cuban coffee. The sign on the door said they were open til three. It bore glad tidings like a foreman telling his workers that there would be no Christmas. At 2:50, I walked in to smiling faces every member working seemed happy ( and not in that sugared up ten year old we're happy to see you sort of way) this was genuine. I ordered two espressos for the slump and the jackhammers working their way on either side of my head. The management was friendly as was the waitress. Each had a smile warmer than The Caribbean sun. The restaurant clean, a quality which is getting harder to find these days. I glanced at the menu and regretted having filled up on ham and eggs at the hash joint across the street from the office . This is a bright spot which I look forward to returning to. Cafe Caribe turned this shamus's day from noir to ble read more

Having grown frustrated with the poor quality of the Pipos location in Carrollwood, I set upon my mission of finding good cuban food for lunch. Mission accomplished! Just had the shredded pork and let me tell you, this is as good a version of the dish as I've ever had. The mojo flavor shiines and blends well with the pork. The rice, beans, and plantains were all on the mark as well. At $8.95, it's a good value as this is easily two meals. read more

Bookmark search and I decided to head to Cafe Caribe. It was mid lunch hour and the place was getting quite busy pretty quick. My server didn't speak much English which was fine. I put my Spanish skills to use and we were able to communicate. I was hungry and wanted to try just about everything, however, I opted for the lunch buffet which was only $10.95 and everything was extremely tasty. My dad ordered breakfast which was still being served at 12pm. I would come back and visit again to try other options. read more

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This has to be the best breakfast place in my neighborhood. Not only is it affordable but it is delicious. On my first trip I have a meat omelette with Cuban sausage called chorizo accompanied with warm buttered Cuban bread and cafe con leche. It was so yummy. One my second trip the very next day I had the special for under $5 came with eggs choice of meat, Cuban toast and a small cafe con leche. I love chorizo now, I've never had before trying it here. Service was excellent, staff was very friendly and helpful. They were also very quick and did not keep waiting long. Within minutes of arriving our drink and food orders was taken and a few minutes later we got our food. The place was very busy but the staff managed to quickly and accurately server everyone including takeout orders. Very clean restaurant and I love that they use paper plates and plastic spoons and forks...keeps things clean and sanitize for customers and cost low for them. This is not a fancy place but it has a warming and welcoming atmosphere. Cafe Caribe is now my official breakfast spot Sundays after church. read more

Had the Cuban coffee (cafe con lache) and Cuban toast. When leaving my buddy picked a Cuban sandwich and offered me half on the way out. I usually don't eat in a vehicle but it smelled and tasted so good. Great sandwich. Not the happiest servers in the world but I don't go to an eatery for the company. I go for the food. read more

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We got violently sick approximately 60minutes after leaving the restaurant. We had extreme cramping and to not be to graphic upset stomach. My stomach cramped painfully all night. We won't ever return. The food poisoning was extremely upsetting and has completely ruined my three day vacation weekend. read more

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Was in Tampa for a few hours at doctor's appointment disappointment and Was hungry and in the mood for a cuban sandwich so I looked up a place online that was closed by and was pleasantly surprise at the quality of service, & cleanliness, also the food was excellent & reasonably priced. This will become ok me a regular stop read more

Although the cuban sandwich I ordered was good the service experience was not so good! After ordering my order online it was not ready when I arrived and when the guy who went to the back to see if it was made left me standing there never telling me it wasn't ready. It wasn't until another employee asked me that I finally received my order. Not to mention that I witnessed two other incidents in which the customer was not happy with the service provided or should I say not provided. For my first time there I'm afraid it'll be the last due to the service. read more

My favorite brunch spot. Nice sized portions. Great quality food. Staff is always friendly. Their corned beef hash is the absolute best! They also offer pick up for orders which is nice to grab and go to straight to work during the week. read more

The Ropa Vieja plate with yellow rice, black beans and plantains are GOOD! Enough good to feed a grown man. They forgot to mention I get bread or salad...so make sure you read the menu! Great coffee too! You add your own sugar. read more

Delicious lunch with my mom and friend. Service was great and it was a clean restaurant. We will all go back. They have daily specials. Today's (Monday) special was chimichanga. It was so delicious. My mom had breaded steak with grilled onions and my friend had the mofongo with shrimp. read more

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Love them! Grow up in West Tampa and was surrounded by Cuban food, so it was such a pleasure to find one right down the street from our Carrollwood home. We picked food almost every Sunday :) read more

Been a few months since I have been and the quality and taste are still the same plus they have extended Sunday hours till 3pn

First time eating at Café Caribe. A Latin Cuban restaurant. The service and food was mediocre. I had the shredded beef Ropa Vieja with brown rice and plantain. Was not bad but not worth driving out to get.Despite being told that the fried plantains was super ripe they were not. Friendly staff. located in the strip center Off a busy highway read more

Delicious food, friendly staff, good portions and inexpensive. Had mojo pork, black beans and rice with fried plantains. I will be back whenever I am in this area for lunch. Got to try the devil crabs next. read more