Got this as take out, 2 nights ago while vacationing in Mount Dora. Got 2 different chicken dishes and a beef dish with rice, black beans and plantains. Very delicious!!! read more

We have been to this spot a couple times and while we loved it the first time, it doesn't live up to the first time we went. The food was decent this time but not very hot. Also the yuca fries were lukewarm and came with 3 of them... A side of THREE lukewarm yuca fries were SIX dollars... I don't think we will be coming back read more

Pernil and moro rice was amazing!!! Parcha mojito delicious too. Great service from Valerie, highly recommended.

Well what can I say the food taste was not there was like eating food a week old.what about the rice the rice could serve as plaster for dry wall , the serve was loud that was the only Cuban authentic thing about this restaurant the tamales wow that was bad it was like eating a corn sand egg roll. Overall the only good thing was the bread I guess you can't mess bread up sorry but it is not worth the money!!!!! read more

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I really don't like having to leave less than 4 stars but unfortunately this was just an average restaurant in a day filled with so much good food and drinks. A couple of our friends had been there for their sangria one time before and suggested we stop by and get some. I was super excited because I really love sangria. We decided to sit outside since it was a beautiful day out. The server came out and took our order which was pretty simple.. 2 Cuban sandwiches, a tamale, an order of mariquitas ( fried plantain chips usually served with a garlic sauce) 4 sangrias, a mojito and 2 beers. 15 minutes later the sangrias and tamale came out. After another 15 minutes the sandwiches and mariquitas came out. So basically after 30 minutes, we were still missing the beer and a Mojito. When we were able to flag down our server first she said that bar was very busy then after yet another 15 minutes she told us that they were having problems with the Internet. So after 45 minutes there 3 of us still didn't have our drinks. One of my friends went to tell them to just cancel the three remaining drinks and bring us our check and miraculously our drinks and check appeared within minutes. Being from South Florida I knew really good Cuban food, and the sandwiches were anything but good. The bread was hard and there was no pork on the sandwich. The garlic sauce that was served with the mariquitas seemed like it was just mayonnaise with chunks of garlic. It really was inedible. The only redeeming thing was the sangria which was delicious. I would've loved another couple of glasses of it, but at that point, we were just ready to cut our losses and continue on our way. I don't recommend this place for anything other than the sangria. read more

We were in Mt. Dora for their annual fall craft fair (it's HUGE!) and decided to try to get into Las Palmas for lunch even though it was super crowded. Since there was only two of us, we were promptly seated at a 2-top outside. I guess most other people had larger parties. Whew! And sitting outside with all the foot traffic, we got to people watch a lot. :) For lunch, we ordered both the Garlic Cuban Sandwich and Pork Sandwich to share. The Cuban sandwich was good, but the Pork Sandwich was freakin' amazing. The shredded pork was so flavorful and the crusty bread it came on was so delicious, too. I would definitely get that again. And the seasoned fries that came with them were fresh and hot. It was a great experience on such a busy day for Downtown Mt. Dora. Our server was very friendly and attentive, too, even though she had a lot of tables and the restaurant was bustling. read more

Very tasty Slightly higher pricing but truly worth it Many menu items Located in Mount Dora where it is always hard to find a parking space Friendly staff with a somewhat leisurely pace - not a bad thing (unless you're in a hurry) read more

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First time coming to this place and I was really impressed, food was delicious!!! Especially the shrimp with garlic... the waitress we got was super attentive, knew the menu and was super sweet. I'll definitely recommend this place and will be back Epic read more

Food was great, Camilo (our waiter) made the experience fantastic. Food portions were huge. Had enough tonight and even more for tomorrow. Highly recommend. Ask for Camilo read more

So happy , my aunt and I dined in. It was a beautiful day and got to sit outside. My aunt have been before but I'm visiting from CT and I'm Glad we stopped in for lunch. Who goes wrong with Cuban food?! Service was quick and food was fresh ! Food was Deeliciius!! The inside of the restaurant is pretty cute and artsy. I mean Mount Dora overall is a lovely spot with cute shops and restaurants! read more

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After a day of walking around town then a tour of the lake everyone was hungry so here we are. They were very accommodating with us as we were a large party. We sat outside and had a wonderful time. The service and food was excellent and prices were reasonable for quality and quantity of food. Enjoy read more

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Fabulous; the food, the service, the decor and the atmosphere. We were driving from Tampa to Jacksonville and stopped to see a friend who lives in the area and have lunch. Walking around the quaint area to get to the restaurant was so enjoyable. We were greeted and seated immediately and the hostess took our drink orders. The menu is extensive and making a decision is difficult. We ordered some bread which came with 3 dipping sauces and the bread alone could have easily been a meal. It was difficult to stop eating, but the entrees were out quickly and forced me to stop. Our entrees were a Cuban, a steak dish and a pork dish. Everything was delicious. I can't wait for a chance to be back in the area and I'd highly recommend anyone try it. read more

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I can't recommend. Mostly because we stopped here for margaritas and they were the worst margaritas I've ever had. We had to send our carafe back because it had red pulp stuck to the side of it from a past sangria. Eww. We had ordered food before our margaritas came or we would have left. I just couldn't stick them with an order for 4...although our server didn't seem to care about the tables outside anyway. :-/ As it turned out, the flank steak with chimichurri sauce was decent as were the black beans and rice. I ordered a side of yuca and I liked them too. One friend ordered the tamales and again-not the best. The other 2 ordered the pulled pork salad and they were happy, which is why I gave the restaurant 3 stars overall. The bathrooms were dirty and had no toilet paper, so paper towels were my only choice. That's awful. I was so sad that our one night out wasn't the best, but we made the best of it at some other places - I'll go write those fun reviews next because I don't like bad reviews as much as the restaurant doesn't like it! read more

Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

Touristing in Florida, heard of the restaurant as a very positive welcoming attitude! when a table of 7 and myself went to eat, one of the guests were denied service for having 8 oz of Mac and cheese from home. Food was being forgotten and had to be reordered multiple times, yet the concern was nonchalant. I honestly hope the experience for others improves. read more

Yeah, go to the one in the alleyway. It's way better. This taste like they rinsed the food before they give it to you which is terrible being Spanish. This is an embarrassment. The only thing about this spot is that they have a good location. Go to the one down the street. read more

Oh Em Geee!!! So I stumbled upon Las Palmas as my friends and I decided to check out Mount Dora. The staff was very friendly and was seated pretty quickly, the restaurant was full so happy we didn't have to wait too long. For appetizer I tried the chicken soup and it was very flavorful and full of veggies and chicken. For my entree I wanted to try the Ropa Veija and the steak sandwich. Both was sooo good. The Roma veija was cooked with tasty spices and melt in your mouth tenderness. The sandwich was a bit dry but the fries were amazing! The place could do with a good cleaning and airing out, it was a bit stuffy. Overall, not to bad. I'm not sure if it's worth returning. Lots to try in Mount Dora! read more

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Being of Cuban descent I enjoy going to many Cuban restaurants available and try the authenticity of their cuisine. Today I my wife and friend venture to this historic location of Mount Dora and noticed this restaurant. For starters, beautiful Cuban decor inside. I tried the chicken mofongo and it was rich in flavors. My wife had the vaca steak pieces with Moro rice, sweet plantains and fried yuca. Absolutely delicious she loved it so much that she could not finish and took home to finish later. By buddy had the shrimp Mofongo and he said the rich garlic sauce, large shrimps and squash plantains were the best he ever had in a long time. Folks! Please stop by and try the many traditional Latin dishes, you will not be disappointed. We will be coming often here. read more

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I stopped by for a lunch with my relatives from Washington State and was highly impressed with service, tasty food and the ambience. I recommend this restaurant ! read more

Mount Dory has some of the best, diverse cuisine I have seen in such a small town. The bean soup was had amazing flavor. Slices of chorizo, mmm. Can't wait to come back! read more

Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

We stayed in this charming little town in Mount Dora and decided to eat at Las Palmas, Spanish food. The service was good- the food was ok. I had the shrimp creole (red sauce with peppers and onions) and it was ok. I had it with yellow rice and fried plantains. My husband had the fried shredded beef with yellow rice. It was ok. It wasn't the best Spanish food. It was ok. read more

Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant - Yellow rice with shrimp creole red sauce with peppers and onions. - Cuban Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

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Great service and food quality. The sangria was really good as well. Recommend to sit outside. read more

Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

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I tell it like it is. I call them like I see them. I don't mince words. I shoot from the hip. I shit you not. This here is the Miami Cuban food you always wanted in Central Florida, but nobody else had the balls to prepare it like they do in Miami. Get in there. Here's the quintessential Cuban dish to order. Thank me later... ORDER IT AND EAT IT. ...Pernil Asado. It comes with sides. Get the black beans, white rice, and sweet plantains. Done. Peace out. read more

I was given a $10.00 gift cardto the restaurant. When my wife and I attempted to use it they claimed it was a year old and their new system could not read the card. They offered a $5.00 discount. I said that's not acceptable. What if it has been a $50.00 card? How much would they have offered,? Not good business. We won't be back. read more

Came here with my family that was visiting from out of town. We planned on stopping to eat here and then explore the rest of mt Dora. What was suppose to be a quick bite to eat, turned into a 3 HOUR long lunch because the service and food took so long and it wasn't even busy. Once we finally got our food, half of it was cold and tasteless. After talking to the waitress about how disappointed we were, she told me she completely understood and would get her manager to take some of our food off our check. She came back and told us that her manager wouldn't come talk to us and told us to just not tip her, our server. I was a server before so I would never do that but ??? We all felt super disrespected and were really upset about the whole ordeal. To top it off, the bathrooms are really uncomfortable with nothing but a short wall in between the two stalls. I normally wouldn't complain or write reviews but our experience was absolutely awful. read more

we came by the Friday afternoon before the big craft show. We dined outside and started out well with our order of Avocado Salad and a side of yucca and a shrimp Caesar salad. We waited a bit longer than we should have and they took my water to refill never to return. I had to go and ask for another glass of water. The salads were ok and the yucca was good. I have to say the service made our lunch a bit frustrating. Overall ok lunch. read more

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Wanted to grab a sandwich before craigcat ride. This place has some really good specials and smelled great ! Grabbed a cuban to share and a huge cold beer !! Great prices and good food. This place hit all the right points. read more

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So far it's been 10min or more since I was sat down on my table and no one has had the decency of coming to my table and greeted me or brought me some water. And I was literally in the front table right by the front door. They are not that busy and I have had many waiters an waitress go by me It got better, the waitress came over and she apologized no one had told her. The food of made up for the delay Waitress was great and very caring, I'll be back!! The Congris rice is delish, very flavorful! Ambiance was good and they also have outside seating. read more

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Horrible Pernil, stringy and way too salty, bitter and tasteless black beans, and the only thing I could eat were the tiny plantains I was charged extra for. I've eaten Cuban food for many years and this was the worst ! The server could not comprehend anything me or my companions asked her, although she acted like she did. She held the tablet which was our receipt sideways so I couldn't see it and said I marked a box which I did not. The bathroom was tiny and about two feet from seated customers eating. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. There's a very good one down the street. Horrible experience!! read more

This is a good local spot with delicious Cuban food! The pictures don't do it justice. They have 2-4-1 margaritas & their service was great!! Food came out fast and the server knew exactly what to recommend. Will be back! read more

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I love finding old established restaurants! Mount Dora,FL is awesome! The beautiful Cuban restaurant really hit the delish buttons! Everything was great! The food! The Service! The Location! I can't wait to visit again! read more

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Cuban food is nothing new to my fiance and I. I grew up in South Florida and we both live in Tampa now. Common knowledge says the Cuban sandwich was invented here in Tampa and are now a common staple in our diets. At least they are in ours. Looking for dinner in Mount Dora is both easy and difficult. Our list of places to go to wasn't all that long and we had done them all already. Las Palmas seemed about as good as any and was near where we parked so we stopped in. We didn't have to wait long for a table but the place was pretty busy. Our server was around pretty quick and we ordered a sangria pitcher to drink. We also ordered croquettes as an appetizer. For dinner, my fiance had a salad, which I think was the Havana Salad. It had roast pork in it. All their salads come in house made tortilla bowls and come with a really good dressing. I ordered a garlic Cuban. This was a traditional Cuban sandwich with garlic olive oil on it. Needless to say, we enjoyed the food. It was quick, fresh, tasty and filling. Our server was great and attentive. They even have a convenient mobile payment system that you can use right at the table. The only downside I found in this place was the restroom. It looked like it was under construction, never finished and then someone decided to tear it down again. It served its purpose. If you're in Mount Dora and craving Cuban food, check this place out. read more

Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant - Havana Salad - Cuban Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

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Just what the doctor ordered after a long week working in the sun!! Mojitos.....check and one of the best plates of Paella de Mariscos I've had in a very long time......double check!! Definitely a recommend for anybody visiting the area. read more

Las Palmas is located on Donnelly st in downtown Mt Dora. You can't miss it as there's lots of shops, cafe's, and other restaurants within walking distance. Personally, I find their prices to be fair. I got the fish sandwich with a side of white rice and black beans which you pay 1.50 extra for. Normally it comes with fries. The beans and rice were great. They arrived really hot and flavorful, which hit the spot on this particularly cold day. I also asked for a side of their fried yucca that came with a garlic sauce. It was good too. Amongst some of the other dishes that were brought out for our table were the chicken sandwich with red beans and yellow rice. The garlic shrimp appetizer, and the avocado salad. Everything we got was very good all except the avocado salad. You know when you put a ripe avocado in the fridge, and it's in there for a really long time and starts to get watery, and flavorless? That's what happened here. I wouldn't order the salad again. I also think it would be a good idea if they offered dairy free alternatives for coffee other than whole milk, otherwise everything was great and I'd definitely eat here again. read more

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Dined at Las Palmas... this was my 3rd visit. I've always sat outside and enjoy this. Chairs aren't great but they are satisfactory. Ordered two iced teas (why don't restaurants/serve staff put enough ice in "iced tea"?). If I'm ordering iced tea - I want ice! We had the "Havana" salad and "classic Cuban". The salad would've been pretty good if they didn't dump sooo much black bean juice onto the salad! It completely ruined the little bit of lettuce I received. The shredded pork was outstanding. The salad was more like a "pork & bean" bowl than salad. And truly if that's what I had wanted - would've ordered that. The "classic Cuban" could've been great BUT they over mustard it and we like mustard. There was so much that if you order it - get mustard on the side. Service was interesting... our server had the personality of a dish towel however, he was attentive and efficient. It was strange having someone so lacking in personality be so adept at serving. We did tip accordingly (meaning 20%+) because he was capable. Just not pleasant. read more

Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant - Classic Cuban with too much mustard - Cuban Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

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Spent the day in Mount Dora. It was a beautiful day. Suchh HH a quaint little gem in Florida. Not your typical commercial attraction. But a really little respite from traffic that is central Florida. Las Palmas was our choice for an early dinner and it did not disappoint. Genuine Latin cuisine. Our party of six enjoyed Mofongo, ropa vieja, empanadas, rellenos de papa, chuletas con arroz y abachuelas. Everything was beyond delicious and we rolled out of there with full bellies!!! I can't wait to go back!!! Living in SC I miss the authentic Latin cuisine that enjoyed in NY. Las Palmas is a real authentic restaurant and I look forward to getting back there in a few months!!! read more

Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant - Cuban Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

I sat down, ordered drinks and suddenly roaches on the floor! Left the place immediately! Disgusting

We decided to drive down to Mt. Dora to visit my husband's family. Having not been to the area for almost a decade, I was excited! Las Palmas was so conveniently located downtown - right next to some extra parking. Despite having nine people in our party, our table was ready quickly. Because it was a cool evening, we wanted to sit outside, so they set up a few tables in front of the restaurant for us. Sitting outdoors in Mt. Dora is spectacular, especially with the cooler weather. The drink specials were a pleasant surprise. Every day they have a happy hour, offering margaritas, mojitos, and rum punch for two for one. Everyone loved trying all kinds of drinks together. Their wine prices were reasonable as well. Cocktail options were extensive, and everyone could find something they liked. Everyone left satisfied after ordering a variety of dishes. The portions were large and the quality shined through. I ordered the pechuga a la parilla with aroz con gandules, red beans, and sweet plantains. By the end of dinner, I was overstuffed and delighted. We were all too full for dessert. We will definitely plan to come back when we are in the area! read more

Las Palmas Cuban Restaurant - Traditional Mojitos - Cuban Near Me - Mount Dora, Florida

We like some Cuban food every so often, so we stopped at this location. It seemed to be popular, busy and food we had seen from the street looked interesting. We sat down with our fries from the Salted Fry while we waited for our waitress. This took a while, but they were busy. Finally, the waitress showed up and said she'd be happy to help us. She took our drink orders and food orders at the same time. She left and didn't return with our drinks or food for that matter. Finally, after a 45 minute wait a bus boy showed up with our food. We told him we never got our drinks or seen the waitress since taking our order. He said he's taking care of it and soon returned with our drinks. I believe his name was Gilberto (or close to that, he was great); he said the bartender was busy, so he got the drinks for us by himself. Soon after the waitress appeared and said oh, I see you got your food. We asked for some hot sauce and condiments, she said she'd be back with them. NOT. So just as we were finishing, she finally came around, so we asked for to go boxes. The entrees looked delicious and tasted delicious; was rice, veggies, peppers, onions etc. with bean soup or sauce to pour over. I had a Garlic Cuban hot sandwich, and it was awesome and hot. We got to go boxes because we had a wedding to get to. She burned up a lot of our free time we could have used going around the city. I recommend the restaurant and food, just not the waitress. read more

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Great service!! We sat at the bar and had no idea what to get ! Our bartender made fantastic recommendations and made a MEAN mojito. The drinks here are really fantastic and are 2 for 1!! You can't beat that! They offer specials on everything from specialty cocktails to beer- so there is something for everyone. I have to be honest though. While the drinks were AMAZING, the food was lacking. There was really no flavor to anything except the tostones with queso. That I would highly recommend. Ill definitely be back for the drink specials and great service! read more

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This restaurant is terrible. I ordered a Cuban sandwich and the bread was stale. It was the worst Cuban sandwich I've ever had. We also ordered a steak sandwich and that was also horrible. The grilled chicken salad was equally as bad. The chicken was overcooked. The only thing palatable was the unsweetened ice tea. read more