Upon arrival it has such a great atmosphere and great music, but dont let these things trick you. Im not sure if its because it may have been busy but we had to wait 30 minutes just for water to get to the table. You could give the benefit of the doubt but with my experience it took forever for anything to get to you. The food was ok, and everything was cramped it felt like everywhere i went i bumped into something. Im assuming that it was just a busy night but its unacceptable to allow customers to wait 45minutes for our food to come out. read more

The service is so slow. We sat at least 30 minutes so far and still no drinks. The food is ok but if you're in a hurry go somewhere else. Short of help. read more

Sat for twenty minuets not even a lick of service the table next to us had been helped with food, drinks and table cleared before we even got so much of a hello. Wish I could review the food but I got up and left worst service I've ever had the restaurant was dead empty. The music was low the ambiance was dead very sad the Cuban place up the street las palmas is way better don't even waist your time here. read more

So let's be honest. Copacabana Cuban Cafe was just Ok to Me. Upon arriving and waiting for a table all took about 5 minutes tops ( which was great). Ambiance wise, They have an outside seating area and are dog friendly. The place to me looked a little dated as the pink/ red chairs seam to have had better days and tables were wobbly. I went to the bathroom and it had a sign that said floor is slippery and overall bathroom felt a little dirty to me . There also was live music that was one man with a great voice, problem was he was singing things like Ave Maria which was totally killing the vibe and other songs from Andrew Bocelli,. We just wanted the standard salsa and merengue or Caribbean mix, which he did end up playing after the opera performance. Food wise I must say the little Cuban bread that comes out before you really even order is really good. As for our party we ordered Mariquitas and croquettes as appetizers the Mariquitas were ok they were thin and some of them not crispy, the croquettes were decent. Our party wanted sandwiches, and I ordered the pan con Bistec with fries and it was just ok thin steak with almost no onions in it and felt like it needed salt. I can't say I would totally not recommend this place but it would not be our first option especially with so many food spots around that area. read more

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Stopped in as a party of four for lunch while visiting with friends in the area in June 2022. Service was unfortunatly not good right from the beginning. The host who sat us was unwelcoming and disengaged. Our server was slow, disappearing for long stretches, and not paying attention to details. It took forever to even order drinks and then when we did order food it all came at once (rather than apps first, and then entrees). That sort of thing. We ordered quite a lot of food, kind of on accident. The portions were much larger than expected, so I recommend sizing down. If you're looking for a lot of bang for your buck you'll definitely get it here but I wasn't very impressed with the food itself. I am not a picky eater by any stretch of the imagination but most of it was just not anything to write home about. The exception were the pork ribs. They were very tender and pretty good with the plantains. I might give it another chance if the service was better but that's not the case. Plenty of other places to choose from in the area. read more

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Food, service, atmosphere the best. Great place to bring friends and family! Highly recommend them, won't be disappointed.

Really interesting menu and presentation/ preparation is very high quality. We had appetizers and entrees @ lunch and took boxes home- perfect Cuban food in a great Mt Dora location with tons of character read more

Surprising 2 stars Why? Not enough staff They were busy Looks like a great place but.. They said it was going to be 20 minute wait (sure okay - they took name and phone number and said would call when ready) ...we walked around Mount Dora ...and back to this cuban place... no call ...waited more there ...and waited and waited ...came to Magical Meat Boutique (for British food!) Still waiting on that phone call. ...may give the Cubana another chance someday read more

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Mt. Dora is so very charming and often so hard to find available seating at the pricey restaurants scattered about this quaint village. SOOOO..... GO to Copacabana Cuban Cafe! My friend and I were turned away by all the popular haunts where the wait time began at 2 hours! After chatting with the locals, we were encouraged to try Copa. They have amazing patio seating but the live band was a bit loud for our conversation so we were seated inside. The restaurant was clean and the wait staff was very kind, helpful, and hospitable! Jorge, our server, was so engaging and helpful! If you go on the weekend- be sure to request him!! We shared an entree of delicious Pernil (roasted pork) that came with rice and beans and both a carafe of spicy and carafe of mild AWESOME Chimichurri sauce with Cuban bread for dipping. Our margarita and mojitos were also excellent! Smooth and not too sweet! We finished with a huge serving of tres leches and Cuban coffee flavored by a hint of sweetened condensed milk. As we were leaving we're were surprised by an incredible violin solo on the patio! A great experience!! AND AFFORDABLE!! Great food, great music, great service, great prices! read more

This place is so good. Always one of my favorites to visit when in town. I love the Media Noche sandwich. Hubby had the churasco dinner which was really tender. I tried a friend's chicken which was so flavorful. My daughter had a Cuban bowl and liked that too. Of course you have to have a mojito! read more

It it a great hidden Jen in the heart of the historical Mt. Dora. Can't wait to go again o a Saturday night to enjoy some Latin music and dance read more

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Enjoyed my trip thru a new store. Treasure Mart has opened a seventh location and this location clearly the most diverse group of vendors. From first edition Star Wars toys to inexpensive Hot Wheels, tons to search thru. read more

This is weird but the yellow rice had the best seasoning I think I've ever had. We had the white sangria and it was great. Actually every dish was excellent. We were greeted by Elizabeth, who also waited on us. She was a warm and fun person with perfect timing with drink food etc. She was very knowledgeable about gluten free items. The place was very clean snd busy considering it was a Monday at 2:00. We would recommend read more

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We first got into the establishment and were were 1 or 3 groups in the entire place. There was a sign offering 10% off dinner between certain hours(we were there within this time frame. We were serviced very quick, but it quickly went downhill from there. We ordered our food and it came out, my wife didn't even get what she ordered, even though the waitress said that the drunk shrimp was on the menu that is not what we received as we have had it before. I asked for some habenero sauce and I was brought sauce in a jar not the sauce from the restaurant they use for bread. The waitress then continued to sit and fold napkins so I had to get up to ask for everything that I needed. We asked for the check, and as my wife and I reviewed it the 10% discount was not included and reflected $43 and some change. We advised that this should be added which the waitress let us know she would. When we received the updated check our bill went up to $45 and some change, and my basic math says it should have gone down with the discount not up. Needless to say we paid and left and doubt at this point we will be back. Ever since the original owner passed away the service and quality has gone down. They don't offer endless bread anymore as you have to pay for extra. The service is questionable, and the sauces they offer are in little to-go containers, instead of being in bottles you can pour it from. Disappointing since this used to be one of our go to places in Mount Dora read more

Our server "Cali" was just excellent! Great attitude and very prompt with suggestions and service. We tipped her well, well deserved! Chuck from Avalon, NJ read more

Wow - we were given this suggestion from the olive oil store and boy it was fantastic! Server and hosts were polite friendly and SMILING! The food was fantastic - my husband had the Cuban and I had an entree the consisted of shrimp, rice, beans, and plantains. Every was hot fresh and fantastic. Additionally meals are huge! Drinks - 2.50 drafts and less than $4 for a Margarita! I wish I lived closer read more

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This one was tough. There's indoor and outdoor seating and when I walked up to the hosts, they asked where we wanted to sit. Outdoor had a wait so we opted for indoor seating. Upon entering was a small bar on the left followed by a dining room. The dining room was dark and consisted of brown booths and brown walls. Some art hung on the walls, but overall, it was unassuming. We were sat quickly, acknowledged quickly, and given a Cuban bread appetizer with 2 dips immediately! That was great. The food came out quickly, and was pretty good, but had room for improvement. We ordered and split the Cuban sandwich that came with French fries and we also ordered yellow rice and beans. We had to ask for extra pickles and mustard as their was very little of each on the sandwich, and, let's face it, part of what makes a Cuban sandwich delicious are the pickles and the mustard. Furthermore, the French fries were neither hot, nor seasoned and the black beans were fairly bland. On the whole, the food was good, but not great. read more

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One of the best expresso martinis i have ever had. Double shot of Cuban expresso great flavors. The bartender was super friendly and had a great personality. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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Only place for Cuban food in Mt. Dora. We lived in the Miami area for 30 years so we know good Cuban good and this is it! Very friendly staff, wonderful service and the food was delicious! My husband had the Ropa Vieja and I had the seafood platter in creole sauce. everything was perfectly cooked and so flavorful. The white and red sangria was exceptional. We have found the gold standard for Cuban food in the area. Looking forward to trying more things in the menu. read more

Menus were dirty to the touch. Sat quickly. Returned after a couple of years and the mojito is still great but the Copacabana plate is not great anymore. It was not grilled well and everything was very bland. Chicken tasted like low quality meat and the steak was flavorless and shrimp were not grilled well, small and flavorless. Beans were bland. Plantains we're good. Bread was served cold. Service was okay. We sat outside and the weather was nice. I think the restaurant changed management perhaps.the quality has definitely declined and sadly disappointed. Green sauce has no spice nor flavor anymore. :( read more

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A solid place to get your Cuban fix with some standout dishes. The Masitas de Puerco and Churrasco were really great. However, it's also a little hit-or-miss with not every dish on the big menu being a home run. Masitas de Puerco: A really delicious appetizer. Slow cooked marinated pork cut into cubes and deep fried. It's like the best of both worlds from a texture perspective, tender and crispy. And there was such a nice garlic marinade. Churrasco: My favorite entrée of the ones I tried. A heavily marinated skirt steak seared and sizzling, served with lots of flavorful onions, nicely caramelized for peak flavor. The best way to have steak and onions. Ropa Vieja: Stewed stringy beef flavored with bell peppers. Definitely a hearty comfort food. Especially tasty with that yellow rice. Not as fancy as the churrasco, but still satisfying. Camarones Al Ajillo: Shrimp in a garlic sauce. The shrimp was a bit too rubbery for my tastes and the garlic really didn't steep deep into it. I prefer preparation where the shrimp have a little sear from the hot pan heating the garlic butter. Sandwich Cubano: This restaurant's strong point seems to be the meaty dishes, so the sandwich was kind blah. Too much mustard and not enough pickles and the bread wasn't really toasted crispy. read more

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Had lunch with friend today. First time for both of us. The place has a good size outdoor dining along with a well designed indoor dining. It's clean and well decorated. Started off with the sample plate. All were packed with flavor. Then our main plate came and OMG, taste, packed with great flavor. We are very satisfied and for me, out came the happy dance. Out waitress seems to be the only person that was taken care of the inside. She was doing an awesome job. She just went from one table to the next to make sure everything was going well and everybody was happy with their food. So great hand to our waitress. Sorry I did not get her name. This is a place I will be going back for my cuban food fix. read more

4.2 (2,070) Reviews All margaritas26 patio24 live music15 palomilla steak13 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Rob Hernandez Local Guide·186 reviews·672 photos just now NEW Dine in | Lunch | $30-50 Last minute lunch stop after a meeting. Nice outside seating area and good service. ... More Axxley Local Guide·148 reviews·722 photos 8 months ago The service was good but the food was very disappointing. As someone from the Caribbean, I expected more flavor. The pork chunks were very dry (you might be able to tell from the picture), the rice tasted reheated and old, and the rest of ... More +4 3 Hana M Local Guide·144 reviews·381 photos 3 months ago This is my very first time trying Cuban food, I ordered the Churrasco. The rice is absolutely amazing, the meats are so soft with great flavors. I highly recommend you order this meal if you like beef. ... More 4 Ellie Mitchell Local Guide·87 reviews·521 photos a year ago Dine in | Lunch | $10-20 I've eaten here a few times to get my Papas con Carne fix, tender shredded beef with boiled potatoes, yellow (or white) rice, black beans and plantains. Overall the place is really good! There's a large patio with outdoor seating and and ... More +5 5 OpenTable https://www.opentable.com ' copac... Copacabana Cuban Cafe - Mt Dora Restaurant - Mount Dora, FL Wonderful Cuban restaurant. Very large portions and so tasty. Loved the special homemade sauces that they provide with the bread. Can be used on all food. We'll ... 4.0(9) · $30 and under Facebook https://m.facebook.com ' Copacaba... Copacabana Cuban Cafe Copacabana Cuban Cafe, Mount Dora, Florida. ... Serving authentic Cuban food & the best Mojitos in... ... Rating · 4.3 (2,056 Reviews). Restaurantji https://www.restaurantji.com ' copa... Copacabana Cuban Café Mount Dora, FL 32757 - Menu, 270 Reviews and 50 Photos The rice is absolutely amazing, the meats are so soft with great flavors.I highly recommend you order this meal if you like beef.I hope we will come visit again ... Foursquare https://foursquare.com ' menu Menu - Copacabana Cuban Café - Downtown Mount Dora "Haven't had anything bad here. I like the fresh fruit cups that come with most of the dishes at least the breakfast dishes. They have homemade quiche and ... 8.3/10(106) · $$ Roadtrippers https://maps.roadtrippers.com ' cop... Copacabana Cuban Cafe, Mount Dora - FL Top Reviews. Photo of Sy I. Sy I. Restaurant Guru https://restaurantguru.com ' Copaca... Copacabana Cuban Café, 320 Dora Drawdy Way in Mount Dora 7 days ago -- For the last 18 years the Copacabana Cuban Cafe in Mount Dora was our favorite restaurant. It has definitely gone downhill. The pork tamale didn ... Scott Joseph Orlando https://www.scottjosephorlando.com ' ... Copacabana Cuban Cafe Nov 20, 2017 -- Copacabana, a Cuban cafe from Mount Dora, has opened a second location in Altamonte Springs. It's a bright and spiffy spot with friendly ... BringFido https://www.bringfido.com ' restaur... Copacabana Cuban Cafe Is Pet Friendly Copacabana Cuban Cafe serves excellent Cuban fare at reasonable prices. Service is efficient and courteous. Enjoy a meal accompanied by your trusty mutt in ... 5.0(5) Page Navigation Rob Hernandez Local Guide·186 reviews·672 photos just now NEW Dine in | Lunch | $30-50 Last minute lunch stop after a meeting. Nice outside seating area and good service. We were brought some complimentary pan (bread) with two dipping sauces. The pink sauce was spicy but nothing overwhelming. The green one was good enough to dip tostones into later on. I just got the regular Cuban sandwich with tostones instead of fries. The sandwich was good but I found the pork slightly under seasoned for my taste, but not bad by any means. Definitely worth coming back and maybe exploring the menu a bit more. read more

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Came here with my family who was visiting from out of town, hoping to take them to a good Cuban restaurant. However, we were dissatisfied with the quality of the food. The tostones were bland, fries were soggy, and stuffed potato with meat only had a little dot of meat in the middle, and the potato was dense. After this I was surprised by some of the good reviews. read more

Araceli was the perfect server! Very attentive and on top of it. Always offering to go above and beyond!

Yummy food. Good service. Band present. Will return. Had the combination plate. Enough to share. read more

We went on a hot Saturday evening around 7pm. Sat on the patio with our two pups. The band playing was great. Hubby's medianoche sandwich was enormous and filled with a generous amount of tender flavorful roast pork and ham. It was enough for two meals. I ordered the Cuban rice bowl with perfectly cooked shrimp, black beans, avocado and pico. It was a perfect portion. Service was a little inattentive. My mojito came out a long time after the food was served. Overall we really enjoyed our meal. read more

The best at Mount Dora, food, service, ambiance amazing, specially meeting such a great bartender Tanasia, and the best service from Janice, live Music, an excellent place to visit, very familiar read more

It was okay but service very slow people to loud after repeated times of asked to be okay and mean mugged by the waitress the whole time

Food is good and fresh. Service is not the best not the worst... Music is ok... Lastly, they will charge you to share a plate even if you order two items. They will notate sharing and not tell you about it. The menu will say $5 to share a plate and then receipt says sharing $6.25 and server is clueless on how to explain this. I've just got to reconsider if I recommend or come back to it. Good luck... read more

Authentic Cuban cuisine in downtown Mount Dora. Casual cafe with outdoor seating. We wanted to try a few different things so we ordered the sampler appetizer, plantains and rice/beans. We were not disappointed everything was authentic and delicious! They serve two sauces at table a red and a green both very tasty red was a little spicier. We will be back next time we're passing through Mt. Dora. read more

Went the 28th of March-I was with 3 other people. They were done eating before they came to tell me they couldn't make my order. So I chose something else. The shrimp was undercooked and they cooked it again and still tasted raw. Plantains were hard as a rock. The music was nice. Nobody ate more than a few bites of their food. read more

Food was tasteless and overly salty. Server forgot one drink and one food order (different persons at a 7 person table). Will not return.

The Masitas de Puerco are usually great. This time it was HORRIBLE! It was a nightmare experience picking up the order was a classical bait and switch. The Uber Eats app gave side choice with NO EXTRA PRICING. So natural you think it is included. The receipt details the sides in the inclusive price. When we picked up we had an argument showing them the screenshot and they insisting the sides were extra. FINALLY we left bamboozled only to open the package and the pork was NOT FRIED and BLAND not even salt. The Tostones were soft not fried crispy same for the Yuca frita. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! THE FOOD HORRIBLE, FALSE ADVERTISING AND HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. If you are going to give selections and NOT disclose the extra fees it's SHADY! read more

Food was over cooked and dry even when swimming in sauce. Drinks came after appetizer, food arrived with missing items. Our server had to make all our drinks even though they have a bar, she had to also make a milkshake, then got our food which was either under heat lamps, or was over cooked and then had sauce dropped on it. All this time the place was swarming with employees, but half of those seemed to be doing nothing or directing people to tables? Plates were scorching hot when they arrived, but the food wasn't. The best part was the appetizer sampler, the drinks were great and potent when they arrived, and the sauce they give you to put on stuff rejuvenated the food to an edible state. Rarely do I not finish a plate of food, especially Cuban/Mexican, but this was a case where I just got tired of the food on the plate and the effort to make it better. Didn't wanna wait for more food, and half of us had great food, so we just chalked it up to "won't make this mistake again." The second or third time we've done this in Mount Dora. Some places there have really gone downhill or maybe they were never good? read more

Food was mediocre, definitely not Cuban. Ambiance was dated but clean. Service was lacking. For a party of 7 during lunch, there was missing food or wrong food served. Was given the bill without even being asked if we wanted dessert. Maybe it was just an off day for the server. Drinks were good! read more

I'm in town for work and this place had great reviews and my co-worker recommended it as well. We had the beef and chicken empanadas which were amazing. I personally liked the beef empanadas the best. For dinner, I had the Masitas (deep fried pork chunks marinated in Cuban mojo with seasoned onions), Moro rice and sweet plantains. My husband had the stuffed red peppers with cheese and Ropa vieja, yellow rice and sweet plantains. The ambiance was amazing. The food was overall amazing with the exception of the pork chunks. It was a little on the dry side. Overall an excellent choice and I would definitely go back again. The service was excellent up until it got close to closing and then it took forever to get our check. read more

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Great restaurant. We had two sandwiches (cubano and medianoche) and fried rice and chicken. Price was reasonable, service was outstanding. The food was amazing. Highly recommend it. The best Cuban restaurant. read more

Cuban restaurant in downtown Mt. Dora. Been going there since they opened. Consistent, owners are very nice. Food is good and large portions. read more

I absolutely love a Cuban sandwich and the one here I would give 3.5/5. It was more like a grilled cheese with pork and ham than a really good Cuban sandwich. The bread was overly buttered, there was a lot of cheese and a lot of pork, but only like one slice of ham. The pork was a bit dry if it wasn't smothered in cheese. Don't get me wrong, I ate it and it was good for sure, but I've had better. My husband got the sampler platter and the tamale was amazing (according to him). The empanadas were just decent and a bit dry for my liking but I'm no expert in Cuban empanadas so maybe that's how they are. read more