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    Cuban Delights Cafe

    4.5 (116 reviews)
    ModerateCuban
    Open 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    I'm giving 3 stars to be fair, but I'd like to give zero. We never actually got to eat here. We live in Auburndale/Winter Haven and have been on the search for a decent Cuban sandwich. The reviews on yelp seemed promising. We drove 30 minutes and found it easily. Husband noticed the OPEN sign was not lit. "YELP stated it's open until 6 today." I was starving by this point and decided to walk up and check the door. Locked. There was a sign on the door. Closed for 10 days. But they have another location about a mile down the road. We decided to try it. We drive to the "other location" but could not find "Cuban Delights". We saw a place called something unusual like Cuban Pizza, but we weren't looking for pizza, just a Cuban sandwich. Very disappointing. I understand that life happens. People get sick, but next time maybe you should be more specific about your "other location." I also take responsibility that I could have left Yelp and gone to your website to verify your hours. But that's why I don't leave you one star. If you're still reading, we ended up seeing 4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE and decided to try it out. I was shocked to see a CUBAN on the menu. Now, it's definitely not an "authentic" Cuban. But it had more meat on it than any Cuban I can remember and it had a ton of roasted pork. It was delightful and I'm low key glad Cuban Delights was closed.

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    R F.

    I'm stuffed! Today I had a late lunch at Cuban Delight Café, located in the strip mall at 1039 Co Rd 540A, Lakeland. (It's next to the Mobil station on the corner of 540A and Carter Road.) The special of the day was roasted pork with Mojo on top and included sides of rice, sweet plantains, and black beans. The portion was huge! The pork was very tender and very delicious! This is a small restaurant with a few tables. This is a friendly place with many of the customers speaking Spanish with each other and the staff. Everyone seemed to be having a good time. The service was quick, and I wish I had room for one of the guava filled pastries they had on display. I will definitely be back! If you are in the southern reaches of Lakeland, you owe it to yourself to check out this lovely little café!

    Krissia G.

    Found this Cuban spot while doing a business out in this area! Food was delicious, super cute inside, food came out quickly and service was amazing! If I'm ever around here I will come back.

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    Deke M.

    Great Cuban Cafe with great staff & delicious food. I don't think I finer Cuband sandwich exists. They love sharing their food and serve it hot. I can't wait to return to try more things. The guava pastries were great too! Small cafe and many regulars.

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    Jose F.

    Well what can I say!!! We absolutely love this place and eat here at least several times a week and or just stop by for a quick Cafe con Leche. This small location is the best in south Lakeland and affordable. You will not find better Cuban meals than this. They also own the Cuban pizza location on S.Florida Ave called "La Guapachosa" and it's delicious also. They also offer the same food as this location.

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    Karen P.

    Food is delicious!! Pork chop is flavorful. Ropa Vieja dinner, Roasted Pork dinner. Grilled Chicken dinner, man!! It was all very good. You won't leave hungry. Yuca frita is not greasy. Yummy!! Not very big inside. They have about 10 tables and bar seating.

    Drink - jarrito Pineapple

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    Excellent food great price. Where can I rate a 6th star ! I've been there 5 times and consistently great !

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    Delicious, homemade food! The portions are always big, and the customer service is outstanding! Best Cuban food in Polk county!

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    I ate a cubano and a quesito it was very good is kinda hard to find good Cuban around glad there's a few left

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    2 years ago

    I had the most delicious Cuban with black beans and rice that I've ever had. Would definitely recommend and will be back for more!

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    Excellent service. The food is great. The ambiance is what I would expect from a popular Cuban sandwich shop.

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    Love the authentic Cuban cuisine. Good is always fresh and delicious. Closest thing to authentic Cuban food.

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    The food was great and the customer service was top notch. The dessert was so good that we took extra home with us

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    2 years ago

    Food is delicious. Great spot to relax with friends and enjoy a meal. Parking is not a problem.

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    The food is amazing love it I get the Ropa. Vieja. even time I go The Cuban sandwiches are delicious.

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    The food here is so good, especially for the price! I recommend the Ropa Vieja with tostones and mojo sauce on the side!

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    Elena's Cuban Cafe

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    We love this place. The food and the atmosphere is friendly as always…read more Considering the state of our country and the world I question how anyone could possibly trust white Americans again. I find it hard to trust my bigoted countrymen. But we went to see Elio today and it reaffirmed my belief that one of my heroes from childhood was correct. "Despite everything, I still believe that people are good at heart." That is a paraphrase from Anne Frank's' diary-but it still stands. This is a poem I wrote today. I asked Google to translate it into Spanish. I hope that it conveys the true spirit of what America really stands for. El globo que solía poseer - Un poema para James Conocí a un hombre en su último aliento Su carrera casi acabada En su habitación había un globo De esos que solían vender El eje, de bronce y dorado Representando al mundo Con fronteras desactualizadas Y pueblos fronterizos ya olvidados Pero las mismas guerras siguen luchando Le pregunté si había amado bien Sonrió, más amplio que el cielo "Oh sí, muchacho, mucho he amado No puedo esperar al siguiente; La vida que cargo aún me lleva" Miré ese globo Una vez más... el mismo globo que lo conoció bien y nos deja, aún gira Pero las guerras aún arden Cuando termine, ya no Tendrá necesidad de globos O guerras O pueblos con nombres olvidados Supongo que las guerras son para los vivos - Deseo que su globo pudiera Dejar de girar Suficiente tiempo para ver Un globo sin guerra Sin miedo, ni una sola lágrima Y fronteras con papeles que solo digan "Bienvenido de nuevo Te hemos echado de menos."

    Great extensive menu. Prices can't be beat. Casual diner atmosphere in strip center. They know good…read moreauthentic Cuban food. Many years a fave of locals.

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    Ropa Vieja White Rice Black Bean's PLATANOS MADUROS (SWEET FRIED PLANTAINS)
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    Rice with Shredded Beef and 3 plaintains
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    Box Of Cubans

    Box Of Cubans

    4.8
    (419 reviews)
    24.3 mi
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    Love this place! I came in with my team of teachers on our last day of school for lunch. One of the…read moregentlemen working behind the counter noticed we were teachers and gave my team of 6 of us Cafe con Leches on the house, congratulating us on our last day of school. We are so grateful for this gesture and will definitely be back. The food and coffee was amazing as well!

    Alright y'all, here we go with the official review for Box of Cubans - 10451 Gibsonton Dr…read more First things first -- the customer service? Absolutely loved it The guy at the front was on point the whole time. Even coming in right after the lunch rush, he made sure everything stayed clean and organized while still taking care of customers. That kind of attention to detail does not go unnoticed They were out of the sweet teas (I was hurt a little bit ), but overall the experience was still really good. Now let's get into the food because you already know that's what we're here for The chicken empanadas? Delicious. No complaints. The Cuban sandwich? It was good... but I'm gonna keep it real like I always do. The meat was flavorful, but it could've been more evenly distributed, and it didn't have that crispy bread texture I look for. Overall, it just didn't hit that top-tier level for me. So for this location: 8/10 Still a solid experience, still worth the visit -- but as of right now, the Wesley Chapel location is still holding that 10/10 crown And you already know I'm not done... Valrico, I'm coming next. That's Just How Life Goes... and of course, Just How Food Goes

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