I come to Tampa for work pretty often, and every single time I'm here, I have to stop by Carlo's…read moreSandwich Shop for a Cuban, Papa Rellenos, and empanadas. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly the kind of hidden hole-in-the-wall gem you hope to find.

Lost some money from gambling at the hard rock, got home drunk, angry, and hungover. Started…read morelooking for spots open at 4am and I saw this place and I had to call them to make sure this was true and to my surprise it was. Once there I walk in, it's a small little spot but quaint. Ordered their special sandwich can't even recall what it was called but it was like OVER a foot big I also had these meat balls and it was all amazing the balls had amazing hot well seasoned beef and the sandwich had soooo much meat with all the goods... a must try after throwing away money at the hard rock at 4am.

While attending a training at the ISC building, we stopped by here for lunch. My friend had the BLT…read moreand I had the pressed Cuban. Both our sandwiches were excellent and came out quickly. This place gives lunch counter vibes. The service is friendly and helpful. A good place to grab a quick bite.

It's been a bit since we tried this spot on a whim. Walked in to order and it was clean and…read morewelcoming. I picked a sandwich and soup and my husband got a burger. The food was ok, nothing amazing but not bad either. Just kind of average. It's very homey and if that is your vibe you would probably like it a lot. Just didn't do it for us.

If you love smash burgers, waffle fries, and cold beer, this is the place for you!…read moreWe found seats at the bar, Jack helped us right away. Everything was great! They had the World Cup game playing, food didn't take long and was delicious. Great selection of local and guest beers on tap, and bottles/cans. We'll be back for more again soon.

Saw many reviews of this popular place. Parking lot was full, however many parked in an empty dirt…read morelot across the street. This place has a good amount of seating inside and outdoors. Good music playing. Was packed, so people were loud over the music. All have to order at the bar by waiting in line. If you are fortunate to get a seat at the bar, you can get taken care of with no line. You get a buzzer to tell you when to pick up the food. Food was overall was good.

A very small -- it's a former Ybor Ctty "casita" -- restaurant just off the square of the Saturday…read moreFarmers' Market. Has a variety of Alaskan tacos, which is a deep fried taco, plus standard Tex-Mex entrees like chimichangas. Filling, tasty, and came with attentive service.

My betta half wanted "hard" tacos, but not taco bell. In short, this place is an Ybor gem. I was…read morepleasantly surprised on the carne options.. alligator anyone?..it was different, worth a try. Back to "hard" taco, whatever they doing its working. Only suggestion is upgrade the salsa. Top notch chips go with nop notch salsa Drunkin Noodle: mom and pop joint so does not seems like liquor license attainted. No libations available

A hidden Gem , Hands down best authentic Cuban Sandwich…read moreI've had in my life, the moist well seasoned pork reminded me of the Homemade pork my grandmother would make for the family In addition to Cuban Sandwiches , they also carry a variety of Chicken , steak , Turkey and vegan sandwiches . And to say the least the Flan flavors are to die for , they had approximately 20 different flavors to pick from , I had the Pistachio flan which was nothing less than amazing! The ambiance has great Vibes , and parking on the premises is an extra . I will definitely return to get my Cuban fix !

When I arrived, there were only a few other folks there. By the time I left, both rooms were…read morebuzzing with patrons enjoying a good Cuban sandwich! I decided to order the Cuban French toast though. Generous portion and steaming hot, more than enough for two people. Pillowy soft Cuban bread gently crisped and buttery on the outside. I wasn't so sure that I liked the custard it had been dipped in, but the bread itself was pretty dreamy. I wasn't experiencing major FOMO about the Cubans. Next time, Gadget! The horchata with espresso was blissful. Hits of cinnamon, combined with a smoky espresso and sweet creamy house-made Horchata. Service was straightforward and quick, just the way I like it. .

Bread on the Bay is a great lunch spot! I tried the Tampa Cuban and it was absolutely…read moreamazing--perfectly pressed with great flavor in every bite. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service was friendly. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving a good Cuban sandwich.

Awful. Felt like placing an order was an inconvenience to them while the staff shrieked at each…read morerather over the overly-loud music. 25mins wait for a salad and a Cuban sandwich. It's not like they were busy... only 1 customer in front of me. Basic food, terrible service. Zero value. The most ironic part was the lady standing around on her phone, doing nothing, wearing a Tshirt which proudly stated "I'm not lazy, I'm just conserving my energy." I beg to differ.

I'd driven by this place so many times and this morning, we finally stopped in. First of all that…read morecafe con leche spoke directly to my soul. It tasted so good and was perfectly sweetened. It was so comforting and felt just like mom and abuelas cafe con leche. I'll take that over a big time coffee shop any day! The restaurant itself was nice and clean had plenty of tables and seating. I walked right up to the counter and ordered. I had a tiny bit of a hard time narrowing down my decision but i ended up going with the roast pork omelette which i loved. It came with my choice of bread and i picked Cuban toast which i loved as well. My husband went with the Mac Daddy which came with fish and grits and the way it smelled in the car omg i wanted to pull over and have some before we even got to our intended destination! I'm so glad we finally stopped in. The pricing was fair and the service was super quick and friendly. There wasn't a paper menu or on online so i took some pics of the screen so i have it for next time. Also, Im super pleased that I was in and out in about 15 minutes!

I've stopped by J C's Sandwich Shop for lunch a few times with some coworkers. It's quick,…read moreaffordable, and perfect for a casual lunch. I've tried a few things here and the roasted pork special is by far the standout. It's very flavorful and definitely worth ordering! I've also had the grilled chicken salad and turkey wrap, but I wasn't a fan of either. If you go, stick to the Cuban or pork-style sandwiches; that's what they do best. Service is fast, prices are great, and it's an easy spot for an easy lunch.

Was a little disappointed when we were there the last time. Breakfast Sandwich was prepared…read moredifferent and much smaller. No butter and not totally pressed. It was our favorite breakfast for many, many years while purchasing our bread and pastries.

If you're visiting Ybor City, do yourself a favor and stop by La Segunda Bakery and Cafe. This…read morehistoric bakery has been serving the Tampa community since 1915, and it's easy to see why it's still a local favorite over a century later. (La Segunda Bakery) Everything we tried was incredible! The sandwiches are huge, loaded with flavor, and made on their famous fresh Cuban bread. The empanadas were perfectly seasoned and packed with delicious fillings. And don't even get me started on the pastries, they're fresh, flaky, and absolutely amazing. The best part? The prices are incredibly reasonable, especially for the quality and generous portions you receive. Whether you're grabbing breakfast, lunch, or just satisfying a sweet tooth, La Segunda is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back!