My friends and I found ourselves at Frita's after we tried a couple of restaurants that were too…read morebusy. And I'm so glad we did! The staff was extremely friendly, we were seated outside promptly, and there was some nice, gentle live music. There were a few drink options (no liquor) and we enjoyed. The food came out at a good time and it was the best food we've had so far. I got a cheese arepa with black beans. The arepa itself was unlike any I've had before and its texture was soft and had a gummier cornbread feel. The taste was incredible and the beans were cooked perfectly. I also got the Cuban pork tacos on corn tortillas - the pork was perfectly tender with a delicious glaze. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a casual bite in key west!

One of the best Cuban sandwiches I've ever had! and the micheladas were not to shabby!…read more Service was great. Highly recommended to anyone coming to Key West.

This was an accidental find - popped in our first night in Key West because it was right across the…read morestreet from our VRBO. It's a small cafe with personality - a few tables and a counter. Gabriela took great care of us (we went there THREE times while in Key West - once for dinner, twice for coffee and key lime pie!!). SOOOO good! Hubs had the beef tacos in corn tortillas with black beans and rice and salsa verde and pronounced it all delicious! (I tried the black beans and rice and loved it!). I had a chicken empanada which was great but I loved the arepa stuffed with shredded chicken the best - fabulous with their homemade salsa verde (I would put that on everything!!!). Let me tell you about that ginger mimosa - amazing! They make their own ginger syrup and I loved that it had a little ginger bite and was not overly sweet. While everyone CLAIMS to have "authentic" key lime pie, this one won our vote - no toxic green color and a smooth creamy tangy custard. And not cool whip either. Yum! Hubs said it was as good as his aunt's and that's high praise. The cafe con leche was also perfect.

I'm disappointed. Lettuce, tomatoes and onions have no place on a Cuban sandwich…read more I'm from Tampa were they know how to make a proper Cuban Sandwich.

This might have been our first meal in Key West. Drove over, parked in their lot, and ordered two…read morethings, but the most amount of food. Very generous portions. Our research told us that this would be a great meal and it truly was. I ordered the pork chunks, which were perfectly fried and so flavorful and tender on the inside. My wife ordered Ropa Vieja which was pulled beef, which wasn't as good, but still quite tasty. Had to bring food back home with us, which we ate for various snacks before we departed. Fast food and a nice hidden gem in the town. Glad we had this kick off our trip.

I've been to El Siboney a number of times over the years and am finally getting around to writing…read morethis review. The restaurant is tucked away on a back street, far from the usual tourist spots, which adds to its charm. The food is authentic Cuban cuisine -- and I say that after decades of living in and around Hudson County, NJ, where the Cuban community is large and vibrant. At El Siboney, everything tastes fresh and homemade, with generous portions and prices that are refreshingly reasonable for Key West. This visit, I ordered the whole fried yellow snapper, served with yuca, yellow rice, and beans. My dinner companion had the Siboney skirt steak, one of the restaurant's popular dishes, served with a choice of sides. Both meals were excellent. Dessert was equally impressive: a delicious slice of tres leches cake and silky vanilla custard that were the perfect ending to the meal. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience. Dinner for two, including dessert and tip, came to about $100 -- a great value for the quality and quantity of food. El Siboney remains one of my favorite places to eat in Key West.

My wife and I landed in Key West and we were looking for a vegetarian friendly place…read more We found the café and we absolutely loved it! We had the black and tofu wrap, and the Italian vegetarian sub And we finished our meal with the most amazing Keylime pie I've ever had The staff were super friendly as well! My wife also really enjoyed the local artwork and decorations at this place We would recommend, five out of five!

This has to be one of the best meals I have ever eaten in Key West. This mainly vegetarian…read morerestaurant presents a wide variety of very fresh, very tasty dishes from salads, to noodle bowls, to even breakfast. The salad I had was one of the most flavorful salads I've ever had and it was so filling. Their juices are spectacular as well and the vibe is so chill. Will definitely be back in the future and can't wait to try more of their menu!

Santiago's Bodega ended up being one of our favorite stops in Key West…read more It's an easy walk from Ridley House, and if we'd discovered it earlier in the trip, we definitely would have gone back more than once. In fact, happy hour is already on the list for our next visit. The sangria was so good that we may have lost track of how many glasses we had. The tapas format made it easy to try a variety of dishes, and everything we ordered was flavorful and well prepared. There wasn't a single plate that made us wish we'd ordered something else. What I liked most was how relaxed everything felt. We took our time, shared dishes, drank sangria, and enjoyed the afternoon without feeling rushed. Next time we're in Key West, Santiago's Bodega will absolutely be getting another visit.

Hands down favorite place we ate. We even went back again. And ate at little pearl and Louise's…read morebackyard and frenchies and moon dogs. Awesome seasoned service staff too. Cute shopping nearby as well.

We enjoyed our breakfast sandwiches and Cuban coffees. Note there's no seating, so get it to go.read more

After walking the entire length of Duval Street and visiting the Southernmost Point buoy, we were…read morehonestly too tired to walk all the way back to the area with the main restaurants. So we started looking for something nearby and came across this place. It's not a traditional restaurant -- they've basically turned the porch into a seating area. You order at the counter and wait for them to bring your food. There's also a small general store right on the porch. We placed our order, and it took a little while for them to prepare everything. The fried banana was really good. My sandwich, though, was pretty boring. Still, it was a chill and peaceful spot to sit in the shade, eat lunch, and watch all the cool cars go by -- a nice, relaxed lunch overall.

Wow! The Cuban coffee (bucci) here was amazing! I wish we discovered this place sooner. They have a…read morefew locations in key west, but more of a to-go place at this location. This location was the best with the key west mural as part of the storefront.

Cute little walk up coffee shack near the main marina area in downtown Key West. Not only do they…read morehave coffee, but there's a good selection of Cuban food on the menu that makes for a great lunch or breakfast option. You walk up to the window, place your order and wait for your name to be called. Everyone is very friendly! I got the caramel Cuban coffee latte and I enjoyed it. I don't think it was as strong as some other Cuban coffee I've had but I appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet, so you still got a nice coffee flavor without being overpowered by sugar. Love the mural on the side and there are lots of roosters hanging around begging for some of your leftovers.

Really good inconspicuous breakfast spot. The workers were very friendly and quick with their…read moreservice. I highly recommend the steak, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich!

Great coffee - got me in gear in the morning! Authentic Cubano con leche. Reasonably priced.read more

We sat at the bar with Matthew bartending. Enjoyed a fabulous spicy paloma and a viva mojito! We…read moregot to sit outside and enjoy love music! The mussels are from new Zealand and tatse amazing! We also enjoyed some warm brie. Definitely coming back!

Stopped in while in town and watched the Spain vs Austria game here. The good news was that happy…read morehour started at the same time as the game (3pm). Beers were tasty and cold. Service was warm and friendly. The small bites we tried were delicious.

We stopped at Paradise Cafe for breakfast, and it was absolutely delicious. My wife and I each…read moreordered a sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich, and we quickly realized we probably should have split one the portions are huge! Each sandwich also comes with a hash brown, which made for a hearty breakfast and a great value. Everything was fresh, hot, and exactly what we were looking for before a day of exploring Key West. One of the best parts was grabbing our food to go and enjoying it by the ocean. It turned a great breakfast into a perfect Key West morning. This definitely is a local favorite, and after our experience, it's easy to see why. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in town

Okay, W O W. Like,…read moreand I cannot stress this enough, W O W. This place is smaller but has seating behind where you order, although we ordered to go. It did take about fifteen to twenty minutes, but I'd wait double that for how delicious everything was. My husband ordered a Cubano, and I the fish tacos and we split the plantains. Everything was seasoned and flavored perfectly, and so fresh. It's clear that someone knows what they're doing back in that kitchen because even the tortillas were delicious. Service was great. This place is well worth the stop in for a delicious lunch.