En mi reciente visita de Miami a Tampa, quise encontrar un lugar cercano para comer algo rico... ¡y…read morequé grata sorpresa me llevé al descubrir esta panadería puertorriqueña! Sin duda, fue la mejor elección. Llegué justo minutos antes de que cerraran, y pensé que quizás me atenderían con prisa... pero fue todo lo contrario. El dueño me recibió personalmente con una actitud tan amable y acogedora que me hizo sentir como en casa desde el primer momento. Pedí unas alcapurrias y empanadas de carne que estaban deliciosas y, para mi sorpresa, también me regaló dos pastelitos de quesito como cortesía. ¡Un gesto que realmente se agradece y marca la diferencia! Si están por Tampa y buscan un lugar donde se sienta el calor boricua, la buena vibra y, por supuesto, la excelente comida, les recomiendo pasar por aquí. ¡Yo, sin duda, ya tengo mi parada fija cada vez que regrese a Tampa!

Not impressed with the sandwichs both the Corazon Criollo and Cubano a lo boricua we're very dry…read moremy drink was lukewarm so I actually had to ask for a cup of ice.. the place is pretty but I've eaten at better Puerto Rican Bakery in Tampa

It would appear that 2 shops have combined into one doubling the size of the bakery. It might be…read morenew ownership because the sign now reads Angelito's La Caridad Bakery. It is a much improved ambiance. One side of the place has hot food and pastries. You can order sandwiches, a limited variety of hot spanish dishes, hot spanish pastries and coffee. The other room houses all the cold and room temp products. Mostly cakes and pastries. The counter tops have bulk bags of pastry favorites that you can grab and go for the home or office. Their goods are moderately to very good in flavor but look fantastic. I came to get the wife some goodies for her birthday this month. Doesn't matter who you are, you will find something or many things to like.

Cuban Bread was hard as a rock and didn't realize till I got home, pretty sure they gave me older…read morebread. In Miami it's soft for days even left out. And the Guava Pastellitos were hard as well and did not taste well either, ended up tossing them. Would not recommend.

I came to Cali Viejo with my family and had a really great experience! We ordered the fried…read morechicken, and it was delicious. It came with rice, beans, and plantains, and the portion was really big for the price. I also got the natural soursop juice, which was really good and refreshing. I tried the Colombian tamal too, and it was HUGE! It came with rice and was very filling. We also got a sandwich with smashed fried plantains, an empanada for my little sister, and some pandebono. Everything was really good! My parents are from Colombia, so they really enjoyed this place and loved the Colombian food. The service was great, the atmosphere was nice, and it's a very family-friendly restaurant. Overall, we had a great experience. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, the prices were reasonable, and the service was great. I would definitely come back and give Cali Viejo 5 stars!

This place was amazing! This is my first time ever having Columbian food, but I genuinely think…read morethat it won't be my last at all! I got the paisa, and when it came out, I was shocked with how much food it was. Definitely worth the money, and a friend of mine got the sampler as a main dish, and it was fantastic! My favorite was the blood sausage for sure! The service was kind, but I will say that there was a good amount of wait for the food. Honestly, I didn't mind it at all. The ambiance is more fancy than I expected but it was a pleasant surprise!

It's as amazing as the original!! Best Cuban ever IMO! Deviled crab still SO yummy! Staff is always…read moreso friendly and makes you feel welcome. Food is always fantastic! So happy I can come here again!

Great Cuban Breakfast Sandwich. The staff was super accommodating. It honestly felt like home. I…read morewould definitely visit again when in Tampa.

The potato soup is my fav it's so flavorful and delicious also the empanadas are pretty good tooread more

I recently visited and unfortunately it wasn't a great experience for me…read more I ordered the parrilla for two, which was actually enough food for about three people, so the portion size was good. However, the food itself was disappointing. Nothing tasted fresh and it felt like it had been reheated. The drinks were definitely the highlight, the coconut lemonade and the mint lemonade were both really good. The service was okey, but the place also didn't look very clean or well maintained, which affected my overall impression. Overall, I wouldn't come back.

This cozy and inviting spot boasts amazing staff, but the food didn't quite live up to…read moreexpectations. I tried the Tampeño Cuban Sandwich, which, unfortunately, wasn't quite award-worthy. I was looking forward to the Horchata, but it was much creamier than any I've had before. I also wanted to try the coconut flan, but it tasted like straight-from-the-can Coco Lopez cream of coconut. Sadly, everything I specifically came to the Flan Factory for turned out to be a big disappointment. Having food poisoning for a few days has been horrible!

**GOAT ALERT** Easily the best Cuban sandwich you'll get anywhere in Tampa Bay. I had been going…read moreto their main location in Ybor for 3 years now. I've tried other sandwiches on the menu, but nothing compares to the $15 El Tampeno Cuban. This has the best combo of bread, meat, cheese, pickles, mayo, and mustard. You won't regret ordering it. Today, I also decided to get a side of tostones. You get 5 of them for $6. I've always been a fan of tostones, and Flan Factory does it right. Another great addition to Armature Works!

I ordered the roast pork sandwich and it was the best I have had so far! A very good sized…read moreportion. Full disclosure I am half Cuban so...sorry Mom this was really good. I also got a café con leche which you can get without sugar. The bread was also great. Next time I am in Brandon I will be going here.

So we only go for the cafe con leche and tostada ! An they never fail. The staff is very friendly…read moreand it's our go morning coffee every weekend.

My wife and I just happened upon this place by accident. We had a very simple order, we ordered two…read moreCuban sandwiches for takeout, as we were driving on a long distance road trip and this place was on our route. I've been eating Cuban sandwiches for over 50 years and I'm pretty picky. Most Cuban sandwiches I try are pretty underwhelming and often have the wrong ingredients. These sandwiches from Box of Cubans were absolutely amazing. The roasted pork was incredible and perfectly cooked / seasoned. I had large chunks of roast pork in my larger sandwich, (my wife's was slightly smaller). She was also shocked at how good the sandwich was. The bread was sublime. The cheese was perfectly melted and the pickles had a nice crunch, thin sliced and perfect flavor. The ham was great. No salami in these - which was a nice treat - for a Cuban sandwich from the Tampa area (IYKYK). Outstanding! 5 stars! We will definitely go back to try other menu items!

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