Absolutely loved our visit to Eleven80! The ham, egg and cheese empanadas were amazing--especially paired with the different sauces. We also ordered the jibarito hash, iced café con leche, and hibiscus lemonade, and everything was delicious. You can really feel the warmth of this small family-owned restaurant. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. We asked about the story behind the name, and Gabriel shared that Eleven80 is the distance from their neighborhood in Chicago to Tampa. Great food, great drinks, and great people. We will definitely be back, we even ordered the other empanadas on the menu to go! read more

Eleven80 Cafe - Ham, egg and cheese empanadas and Jibarito hash with cafe con leche and hibiscus lemonade. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

This new eatery is amazing. Gabriel greeted us immediately when we came in. He took our order and was very pleasant. Mike cooked our empanadas which were delicious. We had the Italian Roast Beef. We ate one and quickly ordered three more, they were that good. The empanadas were full of meat and cheese. They were not greasy. Mike cooked them to perfection. We will definitely be back! read more

My son asked if we can go back to Eleven80 Cafe and I couldn't put up much of a fight. The food is too good to turn down. Service = great Hospitality = great Food = phenomenal Drinks = delicious The catfish sandwich is still a fav. Yet, we also tried the fried chicken sandwich. Tasty!!! Both were very filling but we topped it off with the churros. Nice touch. read more

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Came here on a Sunday and it's such a great addition to South Tampa! The empanadas are a must, crispy, flavorful, and clearly made fresh, and the ChiTown Clucker sandwich was super juicy and flavorful. We also met the owners, who were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Definitely worth a visit! What I ordered: - Buffalo Chicken Empanada - Italian Beef Empanada - The Chitown Clucker read more

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The best empanadas you'll ever have! Comes out piping hot & doesn't crackle into a million pieces like the other places so you know it's super fresh here and they make them to order only. The empanada was not greasy at all but not super flaky it stayed intact after each bite. It was piping hot so I let it cool down a bit before eating it. The empanada that I ordered came with the sauce that almost tasted like Cane's sauce but had a bit more of a bold spice flavor. It was fantastic. I was greeted by the manager Nelson when I was in line. The screen monitor with their food menu item kept on switching to different food items too quickly while I was reading it and the manager handed me a laminated menu to read off of that instead. Wow... no place has ever been that friendly & caring in service! The food prices are very decently priced for a cafe. It's very clean & the dining area looked very cozy. The staff here really makes you feel at home here... wow, super incredible ambience just makes you want to come back here & spend all your money here trying everything lol... SPECTACULAR menu so much variety I really need to try everything on the menu it all sounds so so good! The hibiscus lemonade is an absolute must... it was very refreshing felt like being at the spa with every sip. read more

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Great Service & Super Welcome from this newbie Eleven80 Cafe. Empanadas to die for especially the guava and goat cheese. This is one of a kind being goat cheese instead of cream cheese. It is sweet so you choose to add more guava or not, but it's perfect just the way it is. I also ordered an Italian beef empanada, and a passion fruit lemonade. Next time I want to try the iced horchata and the jibarito hash. I'd love to see a guava latte and a jibarito sandwich(tostones as the bread w/ steak as the filling) as a special or on the menu in the future. Cute cafe w/ inside tables and nice decor and tasty Latin fusion bites will satisfy your hunger! Check Them Out for breakfast & lunch! read more

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Solid breakfast right as I landed in Tampa!! Service was extremely friendly as the owner greeted me right away as they opened, started a good conversation with me & recommended various items on the menu! Ambiance was friendly, clean, and inviting!! Definitely eat here again when I land in Tampa! read more

Eleven80 Cafe - JIBARITO Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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So I got a flyer for a free empanada. I'll let you be the judge if that makes this a biased review. First, what a cute little restaurant. It's in a small strip mall... Right off a busy highway. If you blink, you'll miss it. I missed it for over a month as I drive this route almost every day. Glad I got the flyer to introduce me to this little spot. Cute spot with an inner dining room and even an outside patio. Second, Gabriel (the front of house man... And I suspect manager/owner) was awesome. Super enthusiastic and polite. I heard him asking just about everybody in the restaurant how their visit and food was going. That's positive restaurant management that I don't see very often. Third (and finally), the food. Well, they only serve breakfast and lunch. You can get lunch during breakfast... You can get breakfast during lunch. But, no dinner. They have several things on the menu including eggs, waffles, and of course empanadas. I cashed in my ticket for a free empanada. I chose the Ropa Vieja version. I also got a Café con Leche. I got the coffee in hand first... Let me tell you... I think this is the best Café con Leche I've ever had. Gabriel asked me if I would like it "sweet or not sweet"... Obviously, I chose sweet. Perfect sweetness. Then came the empanada. It was delicious. The Ropa Vieja was perfectly seasoned and a perfect consistency being tender, not mushy. No complaints. Food and drink gets an A+. But, I do have one comment and/or criticism. I'm not an expert on empanada pricing... But, my Roba Vieja empanada was $6.50. As for a complete lunch and not a snack... You need at least two to fill you up. The empanada is well stuffed... But it's still a small empanada. So $13 for two empanadas tips the scale at being just a little bit pricey. So, I'll let you be the final judge... Nice location, great food, excellent coffee... however, not a "cheap eats" spot. read more

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WONDERFUL from start to finish! We came in on Sunday morning and dove deep into Eleven80's offerings. I sent my husband to order (and he was hungry) so we ended up with a great sampling of what this amazing place has to offer. +empanadas ordered: Bacon, egg, cheese Buffalo Chicken Ropa Vieja +Omelette with bacon, tomato, cheese & side of plantains +pan Sabao French toast +Jibarito Hash +The Chitown Clucker +iced horchata latte +iced cafe con leche latte There wasn't anything we didn't love! Seriously. 5 out of 5, 100 %, A PLUS! The food was flavorful, fresh, made &'served with a lot of love. Service was wonderful, owners on site and gave a lot of care to guests, chef came out from the back to ask about our satisfaction. Eleven80 just opened 3 weeks ago & I can only hope that this establishment sticks around and becomes a staple in the Tampa community. We will be back! read more

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First of all, I got an invite from Nelson to come check out the restaurant. The transformation of the restaurant is wonderful. The warm colors and the music is inviting. I ordered the hibiscus lemonade....yum. Then, I ordered the Roja Vieja empanada, it was piping hot and very good with the chipotle mayo. Also, I got The Pops sandwich which was steak, onions and an egg omelette on Cuban bread. It's a big sandwich and very tasty. I have to mention Gabriel and Mike are awesome staff. I met Nelson briefly, very nice too. Go check it out in South Tampa. read more

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I was invited to try out this new cafe, but since none of the food was vegan, I opted for a oat milk cafe con leche and it's so good! It's also so quiet and cute inside. Actually I'm noticing there's no music playing at all, and to me, theres something really refreshing and calming about that. This is a really good spot for getting remote work done. There's a large table and high too table at the front which has outlet access too so I'm really happy I tried this place out. Thank you Gabriel who took care of me! read more

Eleven80 Cafe - oat milk latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

This restaurant has such nice decor and plenty of seating. The staff has an amazing energy and their service was great. The food was also unbelievable. I only tried the empanadas and coffees, but I'll definitely be back to explore the menu. read more

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This cafe has the friendliest owner who greets each customer with a smile! They are open for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. They have tables and chairs inside but also seem to have lots of take away customers. Ordered the vegetarian sandwich with eggs, cheese, black beans, Avocado and plantains on Cuban bread. It was huge! Also the goat cheese and guava empanadas. Both were delish! read more

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I was invited by Nelson a couple of weeks ago as he had seen other Yelps I had done and wanted me to yelp his new business Eleven 80 Cafe. I came in greeted by one of the workers who was extremely nice, he said Nelson would be there soon, meanwhile I ordered breakfast for my husband and I.. As I was waiting for breakfast I took my pictures of the outside and inside of the cafe and included pic of Nelson and his one staff member I first saw. The ambiance as you can see from my pics is very nice and inviting. The food was excellent, I had a scrambled egg, chorizo and feta cheese empanada which they had a great dipping sauce for. Very delicious. My husband had scrambled eggs ham and hash browns, he also shared my plantains which came with my order. Everything was very good including my iced coffee. We got to meet and talk to Nelson who is very very nice and thanked me for coming and talked with us for a while. All the staff he has there is very friendly, this is a wonderful place in S Dale Mabry, Tampa. If I'm ever there again I would go to this place for a very delicious breakfast and good people! read more

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I told my friends that this is a top 3 tampa food spot I've been to. I checked out Eleven80 today as I've been seeing a lot of their menu items online - especially the empanadas. I don't think I could have had a better experience. The chipotle mayo with the chicken empanada & the cucumber salsa with the chorizo empanada ... chefs freakin kiss. Im a sauce girl and chipotle mayo is my favorite condiment of all time - can confidently say this is the best I've ever had. The jibarito hash was my fav of the day. I don't think that dish could be made better. The meat resembles taylor ham/pork roll for my northeast/jersey people (but somehow may be even better??). I dipped the plantains in the chipotle mayo as well - pro tip, although I must say it doesn't need a sauce at all and stands alone perfectly. I don't even drink coffee but the cafe con leche was BOMB. I finished the whole thing - first coffee I've ever finished in my 26 years the hibiscus lemonade too WOW. SO resfreshing. The island fries r the perfect sweet treat - not too heavy after a meal and they stay together so well. If you work from home, definitely work from here, grab a drink, grab an empanada, chat with the employees, the vibe is undefeated. They also have a back patio with some outdoor seating which I will most definitely be taking advantage of. The staff is goated as well - I see this spot becoming a staple in our community very quickly. read more

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We drove from Orlando to try Eleven80 Cafe on Dale Mabry Hwy, and it was absolutely worth the trip. The menu is a really interesting mix of classic breakfast and lunch with Latin flavors and a few Chicago influences. I'm originally from Chicago, so it was cool to see a couple things on the menu that felt like a nod to home. I ordered The Pops steak sandwich with onions, cheese, and a folded egg, and it was excellent. After living in Orlando for years, I honestly haven't found a steak sandwich that reminds me of the ones back in Chicago, but this one came really close. The bread was fresh, the steak had great flavor, and everything was put together really well. Since we made the drive, we also tried the Jibarito Hash. I only had a small portion because I was already full from the sandwich, but it was incredible. I'll definitely be coming back just to order a full plate of that. One thing I really appreciated is that they cook with beef tallow instead of seed oils, which you almost never see at restaurants anymore. You can tell they care about the quality of their ingredients. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable, and the owners even came over to talk with us and ask what brought us in. That kind of hospitality makes the place feel welcoming right away. If you're looking for a local, family-run spot in Tampa with great food and thoughtful ingredients, I'd definitely recommend Eleven80 Cafe. We'll definitely be back. read more

Eleven80 Cafe - The Pops (steak sandwich) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

The food was fabulous. The owners were amazing. It's truly a family owned. The empanadas were so good and the chorizo was perfectly seasoned. The coffee drinks were some of the best read more

Eleven80 Cafe - One of the owners and the menu board - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Amazing little place with great food and excellent service. You taste the love with every bite. Had 2 of the breakfast Empanadas, French Toast, and the Chi-Town Chicken sandwich! Everything was delicious! read more

Absolutely loved our visit to Eleven80! The ham, egg, and cheese empanadas were amazing--especially paired with the different sauces. We also ordered the jibarito hash, iced café con leche, and hibiscus lemonade, and everything was delicious. You can really feel the warmth of this small family-owned restaurant. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. We asked about the story behind the name, and Gabriel shared that Eleven80 is the distance from their neighborhood in Chicago to Tampa. Great food, great drinks, and great people. We will definitely be back! read more

Eleven80 Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

In from out of town. Never been before. Ran across a local food article about Eleven80. Decided to drop in. Brunch for 2 Outstanding coffee. Creative hash. Deliciously crispy empanadas. Beautiful plantains. Superb grits. Great energy in the place, starting with the former Chicagoan behind the counter. Saw lots of to-go orders go through the door. Everyone greeted like they were new best friends. read more

Love this place! Adorable breakfast cafe with Empanadas and hash. Super friendly staff and the food is incredible. read more

Eleven80 Cafe - Hash absolutely amazing - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

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Best Enpanadas in town! Amazing customer. Amazing variety of enpanadas. you should definitely try the café con leche. read more

Eleven80 Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa Bay, Florida

Had been there once before with my buddy. Thought it was nice spot. We came back to Tampa with our wives and took them there. Asked the owner if we could move a small table so we could sit together. Looked away with disgust a d said, "No we dont do that here." No eye contact and walked away. No attempt at all to work with us, tell us there would be a small wait, or anything. Extremely rude. We would have waited. We all looked at each other like did he really respond like that? My wife thought he was playing. He wasn't. Good luck treating people like that read more

The service was great as well as the ambiance. The food came out nice and hot. The food had good flavor it taste great. I recommend this restaurant for a quick breakfast or lunch. read more

This was our first time here and when I tell you, the people, atmosphere, and food is A1, I really mean it. This is my new favorite place in Tampa. We got our food fast and hot and absolutely delicious. They have new family members now read more

Very sweet just opened amazing food and REALLY GOOD coffee!! (espresso and the Con Leche) I got the empanada with mozerella and eggs very good - and friend got Jibarito Hash (corn beef and plantains ) friend LOVED it Owner and chef are very kind we are coming in from out of state and treated with upmost hospitality Come here!! read more

It was a random breakfast search this morning that led us to Eleven80. I'm so glad we did. We tried the bacon,egg and cheese empanada. Delicious. Perfectly cooked, chock full of bacon, egg and cheese and served with a cucumber salsa and Chipotle mayo. We both had omelettes and they were big, stuffed with our made to order ingredients with one side of grits and one side of fresh fruit. My husband said they were the best grits he's had in a long time. This is where we learned Nelson, the cook, said he's been mentored by a grit expert. It was apparent. This is a family owned, newly opened gem and a must try! I can't wait to go back for lunch. Thank you Nelson and Gabriel! read more

I'm very happy with my decision to grab a beautiful breakfast at this new small business in Tampa!!!! I have never had a better empanada in my life and the coffee was top notch. Gabriel one of the owner is very passionate and it reflects strongly of how the business is run. Please go check this place out you won't be disappointed. read more

This place was incredible! The family that owns it are so kind, and the food was delicious. The grits... OMG the grits!!! My boyfriend and I sampled about half of the menu so can't wait til we can go try the other half! The sauces that come with the empanadas... still dreaming about those. I could drink the cucumber one out of a straw!! read more

I had been traveling since 2am to get to Tampa for work and needed something hearty when I got off the last flight. Stumbled on the Yelp reviews for this place and they were accurate: food was excellent, iced latte was refreshing, and the service was both fast and friendly. And not in that fake we-just-want-your-business way; you can tell these guys are genuinely psyched about sharing their food and connecting with community members. read more

Such amazing food! I really liked the Ropa Vieja empanada especially. Also, wonderful service and a clean environment. The staff were friendly and attentive as well. Will definitely be coming back. read more

We heard that the food and the service was excellent at Eleven80 cafe and had to check it out. We were welcomed joyfully when we arrived and we excited my the menu choices. We hard to order our food to go, but would have love to hang out and dine at the relaxing restaurant. I chose the vegetarino sandwich with savory black beans, sweet plantains and egg, what a delicious combination. My son had the Chitown Clucker, a large crispy chicken thigh with crispy lettuce, fresh tomato, pickles and a delicious aioli sauce. He said the chicken sandwich was the "best he ever had" and that kid has eated and rated a Lon of chicken sandwich in his life. My daughter had the make your omelette with "yummm" hash browns. We could leave without epanadas, ropa vieja, chicken verde and lastly buffalo chicken. The empanadas were fantastic, loaded with meat with tender crust. We will definitely be back and you should too. Great spot! read more

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I love this place! The food was and the customer service was excellent. The treated me like . And it reminds me of diners in New York. You have a quaint ambience, which was perfect for me to be in study. read more

First, the two guys running, and cooking are super friendly. We had breakfast and the food was tasty. We both had omelets and they were perfect. We couldn't finish them so we took half to go. It's a small restaurant so the service was great. Five-star material for sure! read more

Amazing Cafe! Service was quick and everyone there was was so kind and polite. The food and coffee was excellent, if you enjoy sweet coffees I 100% recommend the Iced Cafe Con Leche! For food, I got a make your own omelet and it was also delicious. I totally recommend coming here or else you're missing a one of a kind cafe. read more

What a lovely addition to the Tampa breakfast options. Reminds me of my time in Puerto Rico :-)

Just tried the ham egg and cheese and bacon egg and cheese and Guava and goat cheese empanada and it was amazing!!! all the way down to the sauces!!! already planning my next visit read more

We went with Eleven80 Cafe to cater a shared birthday party one morning for two of our kids and they crushed it! Even mass producing 5 different types of 75 empanadas, the taste was perfection! Lovely people. Incredible food. We will be returning! read more

The empanadas are THEEE best in the nation. I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and the menu is so versatile and EVERYTHING IS A 10/10!!!!! I'm originally from NJ but MY GODDD.... These empanadas and chicken sandwich is running the competition !!! Try everything , I highly recommend the full menu!!! read more

Absolutely loved this place! The food was delicious and clearly made with care. I had the Jibarito Hash, which was outstanding and full of flavor. On top of that, the staff was incredibly friendly and gracious which made the experience even better. We also tried the empanadas that were so good we placed another order to-go before we left. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and wonderful service. read more