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Don Cafe Restaurant

3.3 (143 reviews)
ModerateSpanish, Cuban, Dominican
Open • Open 24 hours

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Demeka C.

Food is pretty good! I would have given this place a 3.5. The atmosphere is really nice.

Pancakes, they were absolutely delicious!
Becky J.

The food was delicious and the Cuban coffee con leche was smooth and creamy! We ordered a bunch of things to try and everything tasted amazing! The menu is extensive and you can order any item all day so it was difficult to pick since we don't live in the area. The service was great and the diner ambiance was perfect for our family of 4. Highly recommend this little gem, don't leave without trying the ceviche

Best coffee/Cappuccino EVER!!
Bella V.

The food never disappoints. They upgraded the place from the last time we went to accommodate more people and now have a beautiful patio for outdoor eating! It's authentic Dominican food and makes me feel at home every time I go. We all ordered the mangu with fried eggs salami and fried cheese. It's the traditional breakfast of Dominicans! This place is now open 24hrs and they serve breakfast 24 hrs a day!! I freaking love this place! Its simply delicious and there was no way I would come visit my stomping grounds and not stop in for some food!

Fresh Guava Juice. You should order 2. They are that good!
John B.

Really good place! I ordered a fresh guava juice and Chuletas with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains. Everything was delicious! The Chuletas were crispy and still very juicy. I'll be back for sure. At first glance I thought the portion was too small. But it was plenty of food and I didn't even finish. You should order 2 juices because they are THAT good.

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Mia T.

Worse Cuban sandwich and potato ball I have ever experienced in my entire life.. I havnt been to Florida since the passing of my grandfather 20 years ago I grew up in south beach many summers My cuban family always. Cooked all my favorites and was so disappointing. It tasted old and was cold .. I was starving from a flight and it was my first meal arriving to west palm beach.. The ground beef was so strange it didn't even look like ground beef .. I live in Los Angeles and was looking forward to a great Cuban meal /. So sad this failed ..

Had a great time tonight at Don Cafe. Olmer the manager is such a great person, personable and takes the time to talk to the tables. My server Angel Luis was great, was quick and friendly! I definitely recommend the place specially on Fri-Sat night with live music. I would say if you in the area and want some Dominican/Puerto Rican inspired plates, this is the place to go!!

Shrimp in Spanish sauce with beans and rice and plantains
Chrissy S.

Indoor (cold AC!) and outdoor (semi covered patio) seating. Food is delicious and tastes like (what I imagine to be) authentic Cuban food. Yum yum yum ! Service seems like organized chaos, and the three (?) waitresses get around to all the tables amazingly well. Patrons can be loud and interesting at times, which just adds to the overall intrigue of the place. Prices are reasonable. I'm amazed they're open 24/7 - I wonder what the place is like at 2 am!

Ali C.

What an unexpected lovely surprise in West Palm Beach. This is a 24/7 place where there is a line no matter when you arrive. We visited for dinner, lunch and then breakfast on separate occasions. They serve FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE for breakfast. How can you beat that? How many 24/7 places even do this? They are efficient, there is no question about that. But the food is good. The empanadas columbianas, arroz y frijoles were delicious. One evening we had the Sopa de marisco - seafood soup with unbelievable seafood broth. It was the best soup we have had in quite some time. Definitely made from scratch. What a joy. Then into the evening, there was live music and dancing to top everything off. We will definitely return.

Fricasse de puerca Wed special full of bones and fat. Not great
David B.

I give this place for stars because the people are generally very friendly. Also, they have a great Cuban coffee, of course. Today I tried the Wed special for the first time- fricasse de puercas. It comes with 3 sides which is great. The red beans were awesome- tostones ok although it looked like they were cooked in oil that they cooked many other products in. To my disappointment the pork was full of bones and fat. What the heck?? Why am I having to pick through bones to eat my lunch? Definitely NOT something I would order again or recommend.

Pechuga de pollo encebollada
Fiorella V.

Don café is a good choice at any time of the day. They're open 24 hours which is a huge plus. Their food was very good and so was the service. To drink we got passion fruit juice, mango batido (shake) and a coffee and they were all very good. They sometimes have live music outside which is nice. Definitely recommend.

So called Seabass (it's actually Tilapia), plaintains and rice.

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The worst Mofongo I've ever had. I didn't even eat it. The empanadas weren't much better.

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Went there for the empanadas and they were not that great to be honest at least not the chicken ones.

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Horrible do not recommend they don't even serve you or tell you your order is ready very rude at the front and horrible service

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Amazing food!! Love the atmosphere and drinks are worth it.. Try the Jibarrito , lunch specials the best!!

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3.7
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3.8 mi
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When there on a Friday night. Stated there was a cover charge of $10 for the live band. We agreed…read moreon the $10 per person. Sat at our table and ordered drinks. Drinks come out and then management comes over and tells us it's mandatory that each person orders $50 worth of food to pay for the band. We argued that what the cover charge is for. Finished our drinks and walked out.

My husband and I were in the mood for a Spanish restaurant and decided to dine in to celebrate our…read morewedding anniversary. Open arriving at the parking lot and seeing how deserted the place was, I had a feeling in my gut we had chosen the wrong spot. Came in and we're sat right away. There was only another couple dining in at that time, on a Saturday at 6:30pm. Against my better judgement, we sat down and browsed the menu. We decided to order and make the best of our evening. The menu had several dishes that didn't sound like a bad idea. Service was great but then again, it was just us. Lol. We dined in for approximately an hour and within that time, another couple came in. Appetizers and courses came out very quickly. We had the yuca empanadas for our appetizer. They were really greasy but not horrible. For our main course, I had the mofongo stuffed with churrasco and a side of tostones, my husband had the fried pork chunks with white rice and red beans. My churrasco was a bit fatty and chewy and the mofongo was on the dryer side. We both ordered cocktails, they were both very heavy on the alcohol but not too bad. I'm almost certain we will not be visiting again but I'm glad we checked them off of our list.

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4.3
(67 reviews)
5.6 mi

First visit to El Palacio de Mofongo. Incredible flavors and a staff that made us feel right at…read morehome. .Mofongo con camarones al ajillo was so delicate and succulent. Mofongo con bistec encebollado was prepared skillfully and their mofongo is a wonderful light texture that is clearly handmade with a mortar and pestle. The batido de mango was creamy and not overly sweet from using fresh fruit instead of pre-made purees.The chef owner and the line cook Even came by the table to make sure we enjoyed everything. The waitress was genuinely enthusiastic about the food and the flan and espresso finished the meal off perfectly.

Let me start my review by saying the food was really good and worthy of a 5 star rating on its own…read more BUT...my experience with this resturant is a classic example of how service can just take away from the food quality. My work colleagues and I were greeted by a friendly host and sat at a table. But everything from service went down hill from there when our actual table server arrived. We were immediately greeted with "You ready", with a frowned face. We asked for water with lemon (never received) and was later served water from a pitcher (without lemons) only later to see an adjacent table served water from a picture with lemon and orange slices. Didn't make much of that. But when our waiter returned to take our order the second time, again with the same "you ready" frown faced I asked for help with the menu. I could hear her sigh so loud I wanted not to believe the feeling that we were bothering her in some way; and there was maybe only a quarter of the tables with customers. After placing our orders I asked my colleagues if they were getting the same vibe as I was from her and they both felt the same way. From my seating angle I could see this young lady server when she approached the front bar/seating area of the restaurant; which appeared to be where the other waiters all gathered when waiting. But I noticed her smiling and engaging in friendly conversation with two customers sitting at the bar. I noticed this difference from how she treated us vs these other guest throughout the entire time. With them she was smiling, engaging and not in any flirtatious way, but seemingly just being nice....being a good waiter. Clearly she was choosing NOT to be nice to us, and this bothered me internally because I did not know why. Our friendly greeter from when we arrived was seen serving another table and whose behavior was consistently friendly with everyone. So why the difference with our waiter I kept asking myself. I still gave a generous tip despite this service. It was important to me to do so, but I probably won't be back here, and this would have been a nice place to go back to with mi amor.

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5.0
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3.0 mi

If you've never heard of Sushi Aplatanao, you're in for a treat! FoodTok FL is a food truck…read morebringing a bold and creative fusion of Dominican and Japanese flavors, and trust me--it's not your average sushi spot. The term "aplatanao" is Dominican slang for being deeply connected to Dominican culture, and that's exactly what this sushi is: a Dominicanized take on Japanese sushi, packed with flavor and personality. Forget raw fish and delicate flavors--this sushi is all about big, bold, and cooked ingredients that blend the best of both worlds. Some of the signature Dominican touches include: - Sweet plantains (maduros) for a little natural sweetness - Fried cheese, because, well, cheese makes everything better - Salami, adding that smoky, savory Dominican touch - Guacamole, swapping out wasabi for a creamy, flavorful kick - Churrasco (grilled steak), giving sushi a hearty twist - Chicken (fried chicken), for those rolls that love white meat Wrapped up in sushi rice and nori, then topped with house-made sauces, the result is a delicious mix of sweet, savory, crispy, and creamy flavors in every bite. A Must-Try: The Villa Juana | Domi Roll One of their standout rolls is the Villa Juana Roll, named after a well-known Dominican neighborhood. It's got fried cheese, sweet plantains, Dominican salami, and a drizzle of their special sauce, making it a perfect example of this fusion style. Every bite is an explosion of flavors that'll have you questioning why sushi didn't always taste like this! If that doesn't appeal you, then just go for their traditional rolls in the box, such as Spicy Tuna, Kalifornia, Salmon roll, JB roll, etc. Service it's amazing and both the chef and the sous chef are great hosts. Love this place and will be coming back for sure!

Decided to take a drive and see what I could find! Came across @foodtokfl and were far from…read moredisappointed! Starting off, the PLANTAIN SPIDEYSTalk about an incredible first bite! It's a portion of two and though it may look small, it is mighty and a great compliment to an entree! A complete pallet igniter! So good, I had to order a second portion Next up, a POKE BOWL Man, the mango was the perfect ripeness! So was the avocado! A sweet sauce with jalapeños coated it and I got salmon on it, amazing. Funny enough, I'm not really a rice girl but the seasoning was a great compliment to the veggies in this bowl. Last but not least, the NO FEAR ROLL a great serving size with a delicious cilantro verde vinaigrette! Such great mixes of flavors and all made within 10-15 minutes.

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La Cabana Latin Grill

La Cabana Latin Grill

4.4
(174 reviews)
2.6 mi

So a friend found this place based off their IG page so I was skeptical. I was even more skeptical…read morewhen I pulled into the parking lot which is quite dilapidated and many of the store fronts are empty. However, I know from traveling that some of the best spots are ones that appear to be a hole in the wall. I walked in, very cute inside! Staff was welcoming and I cozied right up at the bar to wait for my friend. I was immediately brought chips and salsa and a cold beer. We ended up sitting at a high top and our waitress suggested that I try either carne asada from the Mexican menu or Vaca Frita from the Cuban menu. I love me some carne asada but I was intrigued but this 'fried shredded beef' that was marinated in mole and cooked in a hot skillet until crispy. She suggested sweet plantains to go with it and white rice with beans which is traditional Cuban (instead of yellow rice). IT WAS FABULOUS! It was crispy on the outside and juicy. The mole was flavorful but not spicy and i appreciated that the meat was not dripping in sauce. My dinner date ordered chicken tamales which were seasoned in a Cuban style with yellow rice. She is used to Mexican tamales but said these really hit the spot! The only blemish on the nice was her second margarita which was the cucumber one which she didn't like at all. However, the first one she ordered (pictured) which was a different flavor was a show stopper.

Came here for a celebration of life for my great uncle who loved tacos. I love that they have both…read moreCuban and Mexican dishes and the restaurant is spacious. We had a very long table and the servers were great in getting our orders. I ordered the Horchata in the lunch special, Lechon asado. The Horchata was delicious and not too sweet, which was great. I really liked my lechon asado. It was a good portion but the one thing is my plantains were pretty burned. I also got to try some of my mom's tacos. And those were yummy as well. Would come back!

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