Went back and even though I'm usually against getting the same thing over and over at the same…read morerestaurant i HAD to have those oxtails again. Also brought a friend who got jerk chicken so we split and shared - she's also obsessed now. And the jerk chicken was soooo tasty and tender and juicy. We only got plastic forks and no knives and didn't even need them for our meat. There were more seating options this time on the little patio area so we ate out there. Really quick and friendly service both times.

Spicy hot delish authentic Jamaican good good. Prices need to come down though or else their…read morebusiness won't last. They just need more traffic because the food is amazing. More traffic with lower prices and they could easily scale this into something great.

Went there for lunch for the first time. Had white rice with beans, roasted chicken, fried mature…read moreplantains, an alcaparras, medalla and tres leche. Not only was it delicious, but super friendly folks working there and all that cost $20. Couldn't believe it. Will be back for sure!!

"If you are looking for spectacular, authentic Puerto Rican food, you must visit El Yukayeke…read moreAgueybana! I ordered the mofongo con camarones in garlic sauce and was completely blown away. The mofongo was perfectly seasoned, and the shrimp were incredibly fresh, juicy, and swimming in a flavorful garlic sauce. To drink, the strawberry frappé was refreshing and delicious. I finished the meal with their flan de queso, which was incredibly creamy and the perfect dessert. The staff is top-notch--super friendly and welcoming. This has easily become my favorite spot. Highly recommended!"

Absolutely AMAZING, INCREDIBLY delicious food from PuertoRico. My introduction to…read more Piononos and they are my new favorite thing to eat. Delicious, sweet and and savory , perfectly seasoned ground beef with sweet plantains. Just perfect. When I'm there to work nearby on Sundays , I usually several to take to have for lunch the next day at work. They're so good reheated! Very friendly service, and everything is made to order, so expect a few minutes for preparation of the best food you'll eat, all week!

Came with the family for dinner. Walked in at 6:10 and was greeted with a woman shaking her head…read moreand telling us we aren't taking any more orders. I asked what time they closed as it showed 7pm and she said 7 but we aren't taking orders. Extremely rude and no customer service at all. Go at your own risk!

Delicious empanadas and friendly staff. The Jamaican beef was over the top good but the beef snd…read morechicken were awesome too.

I love this place. I tried it for the first time a month-ish ago, and I've been back 10x, with the…read more11th being in about an hour when I have my lunch break . Super affordable, incredible customer service, great energy, and sweet attitude from the employees. Julio is almost always there, and he loves to make the empanadas fresh even when he has some in the case that have already been made. Super friendly, funny, happy dude. Dining in is a super chill experience. Order at the counter and wait for them to tell you it's ready (2-5mins). They always have some fun music lightly playing on the speakers too. Oh, we also love their garlic aioli and salsa. Yum, yum, yum!!! As for empanadas, we've had their: Jalapeño Steak (8/10) Classic Beef (8/10) Jamaican Beef (8.510) Chorizo (9/10) Chicken & Cheese (9.5/10) Sausage & Peppers (10/10) Chicken (11/10 I love you Julio's chicken empanada) I'll revisit this review to add more ratings as I try more. Haven't tried a thing that I don't like here and don't expect to. I love Julio's!!!

Great food and great service first time customer If I lived…read morecloser I'd be a regular Highly recommend if your hungry and in the area

Sandwiches was good and at an affordable price. My friend got the rice plate and he was…read moreunderwhelmed. The piece of chicken looked quite bland and dry. Prob just get the sandwich here. Stop by pregame for a good sandwich. But honestly It was kind of dry - I had to ask for some mayonnaise on the side.

Cuz, and I split a really delicious Cuban sandwich here at L I R , they have a small array of hot…read moredishes that we will definitely come back to try. Everything looked fresh and delicious, but we mainly came to this area to give another restaurant a try, and this stop was only for an appetizer, but we will be back.

authentic puerto rican style food and setting , simple and good enough. If you are in the area…read morecheck it out .

Avoid the coffee at Havana Cafe unless you enjoy paying premium prices for something barely…read moredrinkable. This morning, we were served what can only be described as tepid, stale, weak coffee--at a staggering $15 for two cups. It wasn't just disappointing; it was borderline offensive to call it Cuban coffee. True Cuban coffee is bold, rich, dark, and unmistakably strong. What we received was the opposite: a pale gray liquid with a suspicious, artificial flavor, as if something had been added to mask its age or poor quality. Temperature? Lukewarm. Strength? Nearly nonexistent. Authenticity? Zero. If you're expecting a proper Cuban coffee experience, this is not the place. It misses the mark on every level. For anyone in Gulfport who actually wants real Cuban coffee, go to Pipos in St Pete; it's worth the drive. Their coffee is exactly what it should be--strong, flavorful, and authentic. No comparison. Havana Cafe should either fix their coffee immediately or stop advertising it as Cuban. As it stands, it's overpriced and deeply disappointing.

The food and ambiance at the Habana cafe was pretty darn good and welcoming. The scenery and its…read moredecorations really helped make it feel like an authentic Cuban spot in Gulfport. The music upon entry was Latin classic and exactly what you'd want a spot like this. My friend and I split the Pork Sandwich which is usually my choice and he got the Palomilla Steak. Both were flavorful with the buttered Cuban bread and served with a side of green mojo sauce that was great for both sandwiches. We asked for some extra on the side and that helped make the sandwiches taste a little less dry. You gotta love mojo to come to a Cuban restaurant! The service was alright and the waitress was nice but we found ourselves asking for silverware, condiments, & the check a few times. I'd recommend regardless for others to come to Habana Cafe!

Recently Visited Ana Maria Island from Chicago, but we landed at the Tampa Air Port. We were…read morecraving something on our way to AMI & came across Tres Palmas. I'm glad we stopped by because the food was delicious. We had the chicken and garlic plate & shrimp & garlic plate. We ended up swinging by again on our way back to the airport. Easy parking, outdoor seating & solid food if you're craving something besides fast food.

I wanted this to be my spot. It broke my heart instead…read more Let me start with the moment that told me everything. I handed a piece of the chicken to my Latino friend and said nothing, not what it was, not where it came from, no complaining to color his read. He chewed once, made a face, and said it was one of the worst things he's ever put in his mouth. I've also got Puerto Rican cousins, so I know what this food is supposed to taste like. Two of us, no coordination, same verdict: this wasn't it. Here's how I got there. This truck sits five minutes from my house, right on my drive to school and back. I'd been eyeing it for weeks, watching the ratings climb, telling myself I'd finally stop in. Today I did, genuinely rooting for it. They were down to their last two portions, one fried chicken, one fried pork, so I grabbed both with a side of arroz con habichuelas, took it home, and got ready to fall in love. I didn't make it past the second bite. The chicken pulled off something I didn't think was physically possible: watery and dry at the very same time. Slick and wet on the outside, stringy and parched the second you bit in, the whole thing tough and rubbery. And flavorless, not "needs a little salt" flavorless, but nothing at all. There was a thin sauce spooned over the top, but it just sat on the surface, so the first bite carried a hint of something and every bite after carried absolutely nothing. The fried pork didn't save the plate either, salty to the point of wincing and dry as a board. Even the rice and beans, the easiest layup on any Puerto Rican plate, landed flat. If you're still set on going, here's my honest advice: go early, right after they open, and order something you can watch them cook fresh. What I got tasted like it had been sitting a long time before it reached me, and timing might be the whole difference. But I can only review the plate I was handed, and the plate I was handed was, plainly, awful. I wanted to be a regular here so badly. I left unable to recommend it to a single person. Quería que este fuera mi sitio. En vez de eso me partió el corazón. Déjame empezar con el momento que me lo dijo todo. Le di un pedazo del pollo a mi pana latino sin decirle nada, ni qué era, ni de dónde venía, sin quejarme para no influenciarle. Masticó una vez, hizo una mueca, y dijo que era de las peores cosas que se ha echado a la boca. Y yo tengo primos boricuas, así que sé a lo que se supone que sepa esta comida. Dos de nosotros, sin ponernos de acuerdo, el mismo veredicto: esto no era. Así fue como llegué ahí. Este troca está a cinco minutos de mi casa, justo de camino a la escuela y de vuelta. Llevaba semanas echándole el ojo, viendo las reseñas subir, diciéndome que un día por fin me iba a parar. Hoy lo hice, echándoles porras de verdad. Les quedaban las últimas dos porciones, una de pollo frito y una de pernil frito, así que cogí las dos con un lado de arroz con habichuelas, me lo llevé a casa, y me preparé para enamorarme. No pasé del segundo bocado. El pollo logró algo que yo creía físicamente imposible: aguado y seco a la misma vez. Resbaloso y mojado por fuera, fibroso y reseco apenas le metías el diente, y todo duro y gomoso. Y sin sabor, no "le falta un chin de sal" sin sabor, sino nada de nada. Tenía una salsita echada por encima, pero se quedaba ahí en la superficie, así que el primer bocado cargaba un asomo de algo y todos los demás no cargaban absolutamente nada. El pernil frito tampoco salvó el plato, salado al punto de hacer muecas y seco como una tabla. Hasta el arroz con habichuelas, lo más fácil de cualquier plato boricua, cayó plano. Si aun así estás decidido a ir, este es mi consejo honesto: ve temprano, apenas abran, y pide algo que puedas ver que cocinan fresco. Lo que me tocó sabía a que llevaba rato parado antes de llegar a mí, y la hora podría ser toda la diferencia. Pero solo puedo reseñar el plato que me dieron, y el plato que me dieron estaba, sin rodeos, asqueroso. Quería ser cliente fijo aquí con tantas ganas. Me fui sin poder recomendárselo a una sola persona.