It's been 20+ years since I worked next door to what was then called Perrera's. When I saw it was still there under a new name I stopped in for a Cuban, platanos and a deviled crab. It's like nothing changed, the food is still amazing and reasonably priced. I talked with the woman working there and the old family had sold the business on but it's still a locally owned spot. It's still a pretty basic interior. Clean but simple. The only real difference is you can order by kiosk if you want. read more

Cuban Eats - Large 10in Cuban Sandwich deviled crab and platanos - Cafes Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I'm in FL, so that means Cuban coffee and Cuban food. Tried this place and loved it. The menu prices have increased since the menu pictures a few years ago but still very reasonable prices. The restaurant is a clean and no-frills kind of spot. I got a decaf cortadito and a 6in Cuban sandwich. Aries was working behind the counter and she was so helpful and kind. My coffee was ready fairly quickly, but the sandwich took a bit longer. During my sandwich wait, she helped others, tidied the seating area, wiped down tables, and all with a smile. A rough looking man came in and asked for ice, and she treated him with dignity and kindness, and even offered him water. Then, my sandwich was ready, and Aries apologized for the long wait, and even gave me a guava pastelito and a beef empenda for the wait. She went above and beyond, for everyone. The coffee was good, sandwich delicious, and the beef empanada so flavorful. All of them would bring me back, but Aries' outstanding customer service is my real highlight of this experience. read more

Cuban Eats - Beef empanada, guava pastelito - Cafes Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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After taking the red-eye into town, I immediately went on the hunt for breakfast and proper caffeination; Cuban Eats was within reasonable walking distance of my hotel and looked very promising! Grabbed an iced coffee to try and help battle the humidity, which was delicious, and a Cuban Ham-Egg-and Cheese, which was absolutely perfect! We don't have any Cuban joints in my neighborhood so the flat, crispy, eggy, mustardy sandwich was just a real treat! (I normally eat a lot of breakfast burritos.) Service is great! Food comes up quick, even when they're also putting together big catering orders in the morning! There were no shortage of all sorts of folks coming in for their breakfasts. You can really tell it's a beloved spot by all. Most folks take their food to go, but we stuck around and ate in the dining room. It's pretty no-frills, but clean and tidy. If I'm ever back in Tampa, I'm definitely coming back to try some more lunch-focused offerings! read more

Cuban Eats - Ham Egg and Cheese Cuban - Cafes Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I got a delicious chorizo breakfast burrito to start the day. Price was very reasonable in this nice little shop. Service was great and friendly. Order at the touch screen which does make alittle less personable of an experience read more

Cuban Eats - Chorizo egg and cheese breakfast burrito - Cafes Near Me - Tampa, Florida

A real hidden treasure. We tried the cafe con leche, roast pork, fish, cubano, and passionfruit smoothy. Everything was excellent. But what pushes this to a 5 star is the service. They took special care to prepare my food in a way that would be easier for my kids. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

The service is very quick. You order from a kiosk, or they are willing to assist you. The feels inside are of a ma and pa shop. The music is Latin/Cuban oriented. There was even a lady dancing salsa waiting on her food. I had a cafe con leche, and an egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. Both were very good. Will be back. Made me feel very welcome read more

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Really friendly person behind the counter. Seemed to know everyone who came in and their orders. Sandwich was good, but when I opened it, was missing some of the Cuban sandwich toppings. Still filling and tasty. read more

very great customer service i feel like im at home eating a home cooked meal fresh and ready and never late and its always a calm and fun environment read more

Maybe this place is still starting up, but it felt like it just wasn't ready for prime time yet. There were no menus posted in the store, their big TVs behind the counter were off, so it was kind of confusing even trying to figure out how or what to order, which was only on a little computer kiosk across the way. The ambience was like, empty half-done strip mall place that will soon be a used Pokémon card store or something. Really weird. I selected the grilled steak bowl for lunch with yellow rice, and when it came, it looked good, and it smelled good, and there was good flavoring on the meat, but the meat was some of the most grisly and chewiest I've had in a long time. It was really hard to chew, and I had to spit some of it out! I can't recommend this place until they address some of these issues. read more

Cuban Eats - Grilled steak bowl (lunch menu) - Cafes Near Me - Tampa, Florida

It was just alright. The ladies behind the counter were friendly but seemed a bit overwhelmed. I visited with my coworkers and there was no one else there when we arrived but the service was slow and the line behind us was growing so I'm really glad we got there when we did! I ordered a cuban sandwich and an empanada. They have a number of hot foods ready to serve but it didn't look very appealing so I decided on a cuban sammy. I got a small which was $6.99 the sandwich itself was decent sized for a small but the sandwich left a lot to be desired. Too much ham not enough mojo pork. I've definitely had better. The empanada was really good but at $3.99 each it's not something I'll ever go back for. read more

Hard to spot the location. Food was good. Peach smoothly was great. Sandwiches were delicious read more

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Pretty good. No hot sauces, and serve things in little packets creating more environment waste. The eggs and grits were average. Think the servings were too big when I ordered eggs and grits. Nice people but definitely room to improve. I originally put lower stars, but the owner contacted me and even though I paid... I'm giving 5 stars in good faith. He contacted me to pay for my meal because it wasn't perfect. I paid anyway but the good jesture matters. Thank you. :) read more

1st time in and it was so delicious! Gives you that authentic homemade Cuban food comfort feeling. I had the Cafe con Leche and an Egg,Chorizo and Cheese on Cuban bread sandwich. The best! && prices are great. Definitely try it out if you love authentic Cuban food! As you can see I was digging into mine! The other half of Cuban bread from my sandwich is for dipping in my coffee!!! Staff was so sweet and helpful. Thank you! read more

I had the breakfast bowl, eggs with chorizo and a Cafe con leche and it was delicious! I will be back for sure!

Delicious, fast, and friendly place! Great breakfast brought out piping hot, with super large portions. I loved the flavors a lot. Creamy, buttery, and super cheesy grits. Gigantic, and crispy pancakes. The sausage was so delicious. Definitely would come back for their wonderful breakfast. Prices are fantastic as well. read more

This is your typical Spanish Lunch counter. The food is average but incredibly cheap. A breakfast with coffee is like $6 bucks. The place is clean. Decor needs updating. Service is attentiveness and quick. It's a good lunch spot. Overall average but great value. read more

Cuban Eats - man sitting at a counter - Cafes Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Absolutely love eating here from breakfast all the way to lunch. Coffee is always on point. Since the moment you walk in there is always a friendly smile behind the counter. They are very fast and always get the orders right. The taste is absolutely amazing. I 100% recommend them if your in the area. read more

The food is great here at Perera's. I love the Cafe con Lèche. And I truly enjoy eating there for my Falafel Friday lunch. The service is always exceptional. They're a friendly group of people. read more

Came here today for lunch and had the Palomilla Steak, Yellow Rice, and Plantains. For starters, the plantain was the star of the show...it was so tender and tasty, each bite was very fun and exciting. The Steak was seasoned to perfection and very delicious I don't know what cut the meat was but I would love to have this seasoning on a premium cut of beef cooked to medium. The rice was also very delicious and had a lot of character. My only gripe with the Cafe is that when I asked which items were gluten-free the gentleman in the front said everything was, including their breads. After further questioning and inspection, I realized they weren't so I let him know that gluten allergy is not a playful matter and that I could have been hurt if I didn't do my due diligence. For that reason I have to give them 4 stars because if I trusted the gentleman in the front when he said the bread was gluten-free, I'd be in the bed right now in pain. read more

This is a truly wonderful place. Friendly staff who clearly love food and love sharing it with others. I stopped in for lunch today and was so impressed. Chicken with white rice and beans - delicious! I had to get the sweet plantains for dessert before racing back to court too! All this was like $12 with a drink - very reasonable. And if you need a pick me up? Get a colada with sugar (double espresso). read more

While visiting Tampa from out of town, we dined at Cafe Perera for breakfast twice because it was THAT good! The Cafe con Leche is a must - order the large! And, cubano breakfast sandwiches are the among the best I've had. This is a hidden hole-in-the-wall place that was filled with locals - highly recommend. The staff is so friendly and accomodating. read more

Delicious breakfast sandwiches made with La Segunda Cuban bread. Awesome Cafe con Leche. Guava pastries a MUST try - so warm and gooey and delicious. Very nice people. Only wish they were open on weekends! read more

This is my favorite spot to eat for lunch. Quick service, the owner is extremely nice, and it has the best pork ever! The rice and beans are amazing. This is definitely a place I'll never get tired of. read more

This place is delicious and has great value, I got the breakfast bowl and the pancakes with expresso shots. It was all very good.

Counter staff is rude (asking for a vopy of my receipt seemed an inconvenience), prices are exorbitant for what small serving you receive (1slice if cheese in my cheese toast??) especially compared to other spaniah restaurants in the area. Definitely go elsewhere. read more

I have been coming here for about a year now and I can't get enough of their cafe con leche. Nice small spot with lots of spunk and good comfort food. The staff is so awesome and I love talking to them! One day I wanted a cheeseburger but with a fried egg on top. Next thing I know, the owner brought me my cheeseburger with my egg, we called it the "John Wayne" burger....so yummy! read more

Started working in downtown about 5 months ago and there is no other place I prefer to get a great cup of Cafe Con Leche ! The sandwiches are great and everyone is Friendly and Haas is an awesome Person ! He takes care of his customers always. Come by this place ! I like it better and highly recommend it. I'm there every morning read more

Before I started working downtown, if I had to appear for a class or training, I made a visit. The sweet tea is my absolute FAVORITE! The staff is friendly too. ;) read more

Love this place. Glad I don't live down here or I'd be a regular and large. Good food, super nice people. The food was they way a breakfast should be, inexpensive with more than you can eat portions. The grits....are to die for and you'd be surprised how many places can muck up the grits, but not here. read more

they are only open Monday-Friday to serve the downtown working crowd. I come here for breakfast and/or lunch a few times a week because it's right next to my office. The staff is very friendly to newbies as well as the numerous regulars. A double or triple shot of expresso is reasonably priced and beats Starbucks hands-down. The lunch specials are also a great value. You can choose a meat (I recommend the roasted turkey or pork or the beef & Spinach) and they serve it over your choice of rice and beans, or you can get the plantains. The breakfast sandwich is also better than Subway at under $4.00 you can choose whatever meat you want with a three-egg omelet and freshly pressed bread. Note that they use little if any salt in the food but they have hot sauces, etc. available. read more

I was called to Jury Duty and had a few hours to kill during my wait time. I was pleasantly surprised to find this great little gem. Good food, friendly people and great service! read more

Love this place. Cuban coffee and breakfast sandwiches are the best in town here. Lunch is good, the friendliness makes it even better. You will feel welcome if you visit this place regularly which is a wonderful bonus if you have to work in the nastiest of downtown Tampa. read more

I think this place has the best Cuban toast and cafe con leche in downtown Tampa, it might even be better than the Tropicana in Ybor--yea, I said it. The owner and employees are also friendly and extremely hilarious. The owner reminds me of the soup Nazi from Seinfeld, but a nice version, if that makes any sense. It's easy not to notice this place because it's all go and no show, they didn't exactly hire an interior designer, but it somehow adds to the charm. You also can't beat the prices. read more

The people are so friendly they cater to you. The food is delicious and hot. Try the fish and grits with cheese you wont be disappointed. There's a reason the place is busy and I always recommend them over international cafe a few doors down read more

My all-time favorite downtown restaurant! I love their mojo chicken with a side salad and their cup of beans, rice and meat, either turkey, pulled pork, or sometimes shredded beef. Also delicious is their salad with breaded chicken strips and golden Italian salad dressing! Their breakfast sandwiches are awesome, especially the western omelette on Cuban bread... But note breakfast is only served before 11am. And they even have decaf Cuban coffee! read more