Busy, but services were great! Good variety of foods. Food was delicious, hot and worth going back for! Awesome music in background. read more

Dinner with friends in a Monday night. Our friends fav. Waitstaff recommended -palomino, rabo, churrasco, ropa viejo, all the pork dishes. 1) ordered bistec palomino- thin sliced sirloin with a LOT of grilled onions. Had a bit of gristle, but she was right! VERY good. Loved the black beans. Great flavor. 2) Hubble had pan de bistec. Said it was good. ‍ French fries were really good! Extra crispy. Coated with something-maybe cornstarch? Anyway they were really good. 3) J ordered a Cuban sandwich with extra pickles (chef forgot), yuca, plantains, black beans-extra large. His 3rd time here. He LOVES this place. 4) C ordered camarones with lemon,& yuca side. I had a taste of the yuca. I really liked their version. Maybe cooked in chicken broth? Very flavorful topped with garlic. I'm adding this next time. Other diners didn't give good reviews. We thought it was good! Great bread. Helpful waitstaff. Parking lot spacious. Noticed many people picking up to-go orders. A middle aged lady with a larger group seemed to be waiting for us the leave(tables toward the back are freestanding so can accommodate maybe 10? Anyway gotta back to try the other recommended dishes and the yuca my friend ordered. Seemed pretty busy for a Monday night. Doubt we would come on weekends. Seemed newly remodeled. read more

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First time at Florida Restaurant and honestly, I'm still thinking about the food. Everything was so good. First off, Theresa was amazing. Super friendly, attentive, and just made us feel really taken care of the whole time. That kind of service makes a big difference. As for the food... wow. I had the rabo encendido and it was insanely good, tender, flavorful, just perfect. We also got the fried yuca and sweet plantains, and both were spot on. Crispy, fresh, and full of flavor. Not one dish missed. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. If you're in Downey and craving Cuban food, this is it. read more

The exterior of this Cuban restaurant might not look like much but the 2025 interior remodel resulted in a very sleek yet basic interior. I found it very comfortable and the waitstaff to be so nice and charming. I came with a friend for lunch. We started with an appetizer of fried plantain chips along with the complementary basket of bread. While the bread was nothing out of the ordinary, I really enjoyed the crunchy chips while waiting for my main dish: Lechon Asado. Lechon Asado consisted of slow-roasted pork marinated in garlic sauce with sauteed onions on top. It came with fried plantains and moros (Cuban black beans and rice). The pork was so tender! Everything on my plate was incredibly delicious. I rarely have Cuban food so this was a real treat. I thought it was priced very reasonably too. read more

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Chill vibe, the waitress was great and suggested their best sellers. The food is 10/10. read more

Florida Restaurant - Fricase De Poll, guanábana shake, Rabo Encendido (Slow-cooked Oxtail) served con moros y Platanos Maduros - Cuban Near Me - Downey, California

Delicious food! We had my mother-in-law's birthday lunch here and Ruby our server was so nice! We ordered several dishes and they were all great. It's really nice and clean inside and a very welcoming ambiance. We would definitely be back! read more

Florida Restaurant - Sopa Caldo De Camaron Y Pescado - Cuban Near Me - Downey, California

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I heard Florida Restaurant has been here for many years and recently reopened after renovating. The interior has a modern look with hanging faux plants and cool black and white photos taken in Cuba. A friend proposed coming for lunch, so we checked it out. We got here around noon and as soon as we entered, a waft of sewage smell struck us. I wanted to walk right back out and find another place, but my friend still wanted to stay. As more patrons came in, we could hear them making comments about the smell too. Eventually, the place was filling up and the smell was masked by food being served. However, I will say that the cafe con leche was really good and strong! This was probably my favorite item here. The beef and spinach empanadas were a nice size, average in taste. The Arroz con Pollo was a bit bland and wished there was a little more chicken with it. They served a habanero salsa, which I appreciated and poured on this dish to make it better. Our server was very nice and attentive. My friends and I took our time catching up and they were totally cool with that despite getting busy while we were there. Overall, the food was average, but they really need to address that bad sewage smell asap!! read more

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The food was delicious I was plesently surprised and will definitely come back. I had the oxtail, beans, rice and Yuca. After dinner we had flan, cortadito, and a mamey shake. Everything was delicious. read more

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Note; Bring cash, chicken lacked flavor, steak was flavorful, the "cuando sali de Cuba" was pretty good and flavorful. Skip the chicken soup, it was pretty bland. Service is great. Papa rellenas come out bursted with the ingredients half out. Ask for the salsas they are flavorful and not very spicy. I would definitely be open to come again (I had the steak plate) my husband and son said never again. They didn't like the chicken plate or the soup. Also don't sit next to the kitchen I think they wash dishes or something near that window cause I kept getting Cleanjng supply smells read more

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Finally!!! Came today for their soft opening and boy the food was delicious! The inside is beautiful and modern, very white and bright! I got Lechon Asado, flavorful tender meat paired well with the onions on top. The rice that came on the size had great flavor as well. Came with a side of black beans and 3 plantains. We tried a chicken and beef empanada and it was crispy On the outside with super tender shredded meat stuffed inside. read more

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It is highly recommended that you stop by this Cuban gem. I have driven by this place for years but have not tried the food until now. I had one of the best tasting Rabo Encendido that I ever had. The oxtails were cooked tender in a delicious sauce that had just a tiny hint of wine. Some restaurants are quite heavy handed with the wine but this place was perfect. A few peas were scattered on top of the dish which made the presentation very appealing to me. The portion size was good with two big meaty oxtails and two smaller ones. The meal came with black beans, rice, and maduros. The plantains were nice and ripe, slightly caramelized so there was a slight sweetness. The rice was seasoned well with a good flavor. I was tempted to order another portion because it really complemented the oxtails and the black beans. I had an Iron Beer to go with my delicious meal. There is a definite return in the near future to this restaurant. I look forward to trying other items on their menu. Service was friendly and efficient. I was there with a childhood friend and did not feel rushed when we lingered over dinner. Recently renovated, the dining room is modern, airy, and comfortable. There is also plenty of parking in the dedicated lot. read more

Florida Restaurant - Rabo Encendido with black beans, rice, and plantains. - Cuban Near Me - Downey, California

Asere Qué Bolá Thrilled Florida is back up and running. Visited recently and Florida hasn't missed a beat. The flavors were consistent and the new upgraded decor was a nice modern touch. The service was pleasant and greeted with a friendly smile Had the Pan con Lechon & Bistec Empanizado.... Still very impressed, Florida! Glad you're back and we're certainly coming back for more.... Especially the oxtail dish!!! read more

Florida Restaurant - Pan con Lechon - Cuban Near Me - Downey, California

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La comida estaba muy rica el servicio excelente amables y limpio muy buen ambiente!!!

Finally had the chance to go here for their re-opening. Ambiance was more clean, modern look with great service from the ladies. Same layout from the previous restaurant, just updated, clean / modern vibes. During the weeknight, the wait wasn't bad - seated within 5-7 minutes around dinner time. The food was good, with side avocado salad and the carne con papas. The meat was tender and flavorful. Good local spot with daily lunch special (up until 4pm). read more

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So I now find out that this place had caught fire and this is the reason it was closed and I assumed that it just went out of business, now I find out the real reason for them having closed . This place is great , I always get the chicken breast with rice and beans and it's simply delicious , juicy and flavorful. I'm glad this place is back and it's a new restaurant inside, the place is completely new , very modern and the same owners own it as I was told, this place is great and we're happy to have it back . read more

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A Cuban staple!! So glad they are back open, it tastes just the same. Reminds me of my childhood. The ox tail is a must.

I loved the fact that as soon as you walk in you feel very welcomed by the waitresses. The restaurant looks upscale and very clean, the food is delicious and it was very easy to make up my mind with the help of my hostess Andrea giving me 1 to 2 recommendations from each section. I got the rabo encendido and it was absolutely delicious! read more

Florida Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Downey, California

Review #615 None Elite Squad Hmmm.. so im not going to lie, ive seen this restaurants for years on Lakewood Blvd and I never went in..until now.. the remodeled version .. and when I said ok..im gonna get some Cuban food..I make the mistake of not getting a Cuban Dish..like Ropa Vieja or a Torta Cubana or Vaca Frita..nope..for some strange reason I got the Mixed Fajitas.. I dont know why..maybe because I saw the main cook with a Mexican hat.. but im telling everyone.. dont go to a Cuban Restaurant and eat anything but Cuban food. The restaurant was clean..customer Service ok.. the food was good..not what I expected when it came to Fijitas..mayne theyre Cuban fajitas cause even though they had beef, chicken and Shrimps . they were saucy ..hmmm.. they were served with white rice and watery beans..I think I got 4 pieces of plantains i think..no tortillas ... I Recommend come to this place but get cuban. read more

Florida Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Downey, California

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We used to like the food here. Not sure if they changed ownership or cooks, but it's been lacking flavor. We gave it another chance only to have all of our food taste terrible and get food poisoning. The oxtail tasted old and the ropa vieja and beans lacked flavor and had an odd after taste. We won't be coming back again. read more

I was really excited to learn that this place finally reopened. Plenty of parking. The place is beautiful. The service was just ok. She didn't check on us after she brought our meal. I had the bistek empanizado and my hubby had the bistek con chimichurri. They were ok. His steak was super tender. My empanizado was a good size. The prices were high but that's comparable these days. I didn't like that the prices went up with a credit card and there was NO signage. That's just shady. I'll pay it but I don't appreciate being surprised. The stars were for the food only. Everything else needs some fine tuning. read more

Florida Restaurant - Yuca - Cuban Near Me - Downey, California

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This restaurant is across the street from my church so I see it every Saturday. I first noticed a huge mural being done. Cuba theme and oh so beautiful ! All of a sudden I saw the construction gates up . I was wondering what was going on. Gates down in a brand new beautiful Florida cuban cuisine restaurant appeared. So excited to see what they've done with the place. It's so nice new and vibrant. The food was delicious. I love fried plantains ! I give this five stars. read more

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My friend recommended this place for authentic Cuban food. Friendly, good customer service. Clean. Newly remodeled. read more

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Food is absolutely amazing! The only thing I took a photo of was my flan at the end of my meal. It was pretty busy the Friday night I decided to dine yet I still had an amazing experience. I'm happy with the renovations and will come back. read more

Florida Restaurant - Flan - Cuban Near Me - Downey, California

We were so excited for their reopening. 40 miles was so worth the drive. We've been coming here for years and when they shut down due to a fire, we were heartbroken and devastated. Thank you for reopening your doors to all your dedicated patrons! We patiently waited about 30 min, but we knew it was worth the wait. Their menu and prices didn't waiver too much and we certainly appreciated that. I wanted to order ALL my favorites but chose vaca frita, beyond mouthwatering with all mojo / garlic marinade, grilled onions atop; steamed rice and garlic and bell peppered black beans plus the sweet, savory maduros; sweet plantains. Hubby ordered masitas de puerco, fried chunks of marinated tender pork; so good; same sides as myself. We did order croquetas as well, which is a must. Wish we weren't so full, would've loved to enjoy their thick, custardy flan. The ambiance indoors is beautifully decorated with photographs of Cuba. Fresh white paint brightened it up wonderfully. Wish they invested in nice cutlery, glasses and plates. Plastic just doesn't do it for me, especially in a beautiful setting such as this. We will be back, and with the rest of our family! read more

The place looks amazing. They did a wonderful job on remodeling the whole place. Service I would say could be a little bit better than what it was. They were crowded, but not that crowded that it took a while to get our order taken. And then the food is nothing at all compared to how it used to be. It used to be very authentic Cuban food. This time two of us had the steak plate that the steak had no flavor the white rice everything I have to say really had no flavor at all The bread came and we had to send it back because it was harder than a rock. I just would not recommend the place the yucca even the fried bananas were not what we expected and we used to go at least three times or four times a month. read more

Food was delicious!! just right amount. Service was great. The music playing was just the right touch

Florida is back!!! That creamy savory garlic mojo has returned and is dripping from all the delicious dishes. We ate there as part of the soft reopening the first weekend of march. The lechon and ropa vieja were juicy and all the normal sides--moros, maduros, tostines, empanadas-- were on point. The new interior is bright and beautiful and the family atmosphere never left. WARNING DO NOT PARK AT JACK IN THE BOX...we got towed :( read more

So glad they are open again I've tried many Cuban places in LA area and this place is my favorite ! Food still taste the same prices obviously went up but I feel like the portions are the same not less like another review had mentioned Service was great I did go today on a rainy day so there wasn't a lot of ppl when I got there but as I left it started getting busy The place looks so modern and beautiful they did a great job Can't wait to go back read more

Florida Restaurant - Newly remodeled - Cuban Near Me - Downey, California

Don't bother, the food is just thrown together. Please go to any other Cuban restaurant in Downey. They recently remodeled the place. The place looks great, but there is a stench of something went wrong? It might be sewage. I couldn't tell was not sure. My main point is to tell everyone they do not clean their shrimps so you're eating shit. read more

Theresa was my waitress. She was amazing very respectful very polite. Recommended us several dishes and drinks. We tried them off. She is amazing. The food is amazing. Everything in and out of that location has been remodeled looks beautiful. read more

Florida Restaurant - Everything Theresa recommended we ordered - Cuban Near Me - Downey, California

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Ordered Rabo Encendido(oxtail) meat was so tender. Rice was a little hard. Yucca very good. Phone order. By the time I got there, order was ready. read more

Florida Restaurant - Rabo Encendido(oxtail) dish. So delicious - Cuban Near Me - Downey, California

My husband and I recently tried the newly renovated Florida restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised at their reosnable prices, tasty food, and even better service. Theresa and the other ladies there were very attentive. read more

Service was fast and friendly. The food was delicious despite the sticker/ barcode inside our empanadas. Place was not overcrowded despite their constant influx of customers. read more

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I am absolutely appalled at the fact that this restaurant charges you higher prices than on their menu if you pay with a credit card or debit card. When I saw this on the receipt and asked the waitress her response was yes that's policy. I asked her where is that disclosed on the menu because it was not listed on the menus we had. She said oh yes some menus have it But yours did not have it. I asked to speak to a manager and was told no one was available. I will not set foot on the restaurant that has such poor practices and cannot even disclose things ahead of time to a customer. read more

Es grato regresar al Florida restaurante... disfrutar el ambiente familiar con excelente atención y deliciosa comida a precios muy cómodos... no comparto fotos porque ME COMI TODITO jajajja read more

The large caldo de pollo is not worth it. It use to be much larger with a leg and thigh. I feel robbed, Campbell's soup would have been better and cheaper. Let's not forget the $4 cup of rice. Never returning. read more

Florida Restaurant - Large caldo de pollo (minus zhe chicken). - Cuban Near Me - Downey, California

Delicious Cuban food. Being Cuban heightens my expectations since I eat home made food often. Florida has THE best Cuban fried rice accompanied by fried plantains. Awesome come back after 2 years. Thet came back with a vengeance. read more

Home cooking Cuban style I'm Cuban. This is one of the better home cooking Cuban food in Los Angeles.

This place reopened and I had been wanting to try it. When I finally did, first impression when I went in was why does this place smell like a clean restroom. Not sure what they use to clean but please stop, it messes with the ambiance and appetite. We stayed and still ordered. I had the lechón asado and it was so good! The service was fast and friendly too. Plenty of parking. Glad we decided to stay. Would come back if I have a craving. read more

Yo tuve una mala experiencia por que no pudieron separar el recibo para pagar cada quien su comida, y cobrando el 18% de propina que ni cuenta un plato de comida, que es por el servicio. Hoy donde quiera que se compra comida tiene que dar el servicio, y la propina debería de ser opcional y que las personas decidan dar. No obligado. Lo peor de todo es que NO TE PUEDEN SEPARAR EL CONBRO SI VAS CON ALGUIEN MÁS A COMER. read more