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.

If you're craving authentic Cuban food in Key West, El Meson de Pepe is the place to go. This…read morerestaurant offers plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating, and parking is easy thanks to the large public lot right next door. The food was outstanding. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and made with care. If there's one dish I highly recommend, it's the churrasco (skirt steak) served with rice, beans, and sweet plantains. The steak was incredibly juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. If you're wondering what to order, get the churrasco--you won't regret it. Amazing service! The restaurant itself has a fun atmosphere with beautiful Cuban-inspired décor throughout the dining room that adds to the experience. They also serve Hatuey, a Cuban-style lager brewed by Bacardí, which pairs perfectly with the meal and is worth trying if you've never had it before. From the delicious food to the welcoming atmosphere and convenient location, El Meson de Pepe delivers a fantastic Cuban dining experience. Whether you're a local or just visiting Key West, this is a restaurant that deserves a spot on your itinerary. Highly recommended!

We wanted an inside seat because of the decor so there was a short wait…read more Service was a little slow because of being short handed. We all tried new things. Ham & cheese sandwich, Cuban guacamole, side salads, Piccadillo and plantain, and the crochet sampler. Food was hot wonderful and very satisfying. Would definitely go back. Crochets were the bomb.

Catarina is a sweetheart! The Cubin Mix is fresh crisp and the best I've had. Highly recommended…read morefor the food and good energy pick me up!

Can't go wrong eating here. The food and service is some of the best on the island…read more As the restaurant is across the street from our favorite hotel, I start my day with a cafe con leche every morning. The Cuban sandwich is outstanding. Everything is cooked to order. Looking forward to our next visit.

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.

This was one of our favorite stops on this trip to Key West. The food was the best of our visit!…read more We loved that the had an appetizer sampler and an entree sampler. As a person that has a hard time deciding between items on a great menu, this was dream! Our service was outstanding. We loved the ambiance of this spot. Lots of cool artifacts and art! Especially if you are a Star Wars fan. Highly recommend a stop here!

fun "nerdy" decor - dark and fun. Service was good. Our server was friendly and advised us on the…read moremenu. I had the entree trio the scallops were cooked perfectly wrapped inside crispy bacon, the grouper was a little dry and the garlic mashed were slightly bland, the shrimp and were seasoned and cooked well and the spice level of e curry sauce over the rice was great. Overall a great dish. my husband had the appetizer trio and he enjoyed it very much. Again the scallops were the star. We got a side of fries to share and they were very reminiscent of In and Out - a little styrofoamy in texture. The Lime Aioli for the fries was the star here. My son had the grilled cheese and caprese salad - he is a picky eater and devoured them both. I'd say all in all this is a great place!

Amazing experience. Excellent food. Great atmosphere. Cool gift shop. Breakfast with the roosters.read more

We have the boot (lobster) and Mo $31 great price. Huge meaty chunks of lobster and the to stow was…read morethick and juicy also. Has the pecan pancake just one and it was the size of a plate. Cool Ambiance. Great outdoor seating and people watching. Brittany served us at the bar outside. She was prompt professional polite and great recommendations. Good drinks too. A try beverage artisan Make reservations or expect to wait.

We tried this our final night in Key West and once we tried the food, we were wishing we had gone…read moremuch earlier so we could return! Service and ambiance was really nice and comfy. The wife is vegan and I'm meatatarian, so choosing food can be hard. I actually got the Rasta pasta with portobello and she got the same. It has both pesto and a jerk sauce. We're both very familiar with pesto and me with jerk. The look on her face when she tasted the jerk sauce was priceless!!! . I've never seen her react like that to any food. Make sure if you enter off Duval, go to the back for seating.

An awesome lunch experience in Key West. Our server, Brandon, was great from getting our drink…read moreorders to helping with menu recommendations. My got blackened shrimp tacos and fish tacos which had two of each. We shared one of each. The fish tacos were big fillets of wonderful white fish. The blackened shrimp tacos were even better with so much shrimp. The pineapple salsa mix on those was perfect. Great lunch and wonderful service.

As a local with high standards, this maybe the best kept secret in KW…read more The conch fritters have loads of conch. The coconut shrimp are cooked to perfection with an amazing dipping sauce. Let's talk mojitos: 10 out of 10. Sangria, 10 out of 10. This place reminds me of being in Costa Rica due to the music super friendly atmosphere, affordable prices and amazing authentic food. I wish I took pics of our apps, but we crushed them in a matter of minutes. Next time!

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