The parcha shake was great but it couldn't make up for the rest of the experience. The staff was nice but inefficient. A sandwich order took over half an hour, I assume because they lost the order somewhere as other orders didn't take as long. To their credit I did not have to repeat my order after asking about it so they must have found it. I witnessed several other service issues while I was there: a request for an extra plate taking so long the couple finished eating by the time it arrived, slow refills, etc. I ordered a Cuban sandwich, a staple at a Cuban restaurant, right? Meh. The bread was good but everything else was sub-par. To include the meat being cold despite the sandwich being hot pressed. The portion was large & it came with unseasoned fries. To wrap up the experience I asked for water before getting my sandwich as I had finished my (delicious) passion fruit shake due to the prolonged wait. It never arrived. I decided to pay at the cashier as I was concerned getting a check at the table would be as slow as the food was. read more

Best place for Cuban food. Quick and cheap. Nice staff. Never crowded. Great quality food every time. Never had any complaints.

The best coffee in town ever!!! Super small and cozy shop! Definitely an Orlando favorite read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Great food, great atmosphere, great prices and a friendly staff!!! This place is one of my favorite spots in Orlando for authentic Cuban food. For under $10 you can feast and still take some home. The decoration and the people that frequent here make this place very lively and fun. read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Fresh Lemonade!!! - Cuban Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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$3.99+tax for the island breakfast. It comes with 2 eggs, a meat of choice (ham, bacon or sausage), cuban toast with butter, and a drink (can of soda or coffee with milk). The food itself is good and cheap. I would give the place more stars if the service was better. The service is slow and apathetic. I asked for a customer receipt because I paid with card and the server seemed annoyed. She asked me if I really need it and I said yes. Is a receipt too much to ask for? read more

Old Cuban Cafe - $3.99+tax - Island breakfast - Cuban Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Very good food and great prices also very friendly staff my favorite is roasted pork so good

I typically come here on my lunch break. The food is delicious and well priced however the staff could be better. the wait can 30 minutes or more for a meal! It's typically not crowded when we go so I don't understand it. Parking is scarce. Also, bilingual skills can be to you advantage. What brings me back...the food! read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Breaded chicken sandwich. Ask for the sweeter and softer bread - Cuban Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Holy crap! The food is so good! I got steak and eggs that came with fries and Cuban bread. The steak was perfect and easy to chew! And the coffee is too die for!!!! The waitresses were very nice as well. Really relaxed environment on a morning ! read more

Good food, good service, never dissapoints. I've been to all their locations and so far so good. Keep it up!

Despite some of the negative reviews, my boyfriend and I decided to give this place a try for breakfast and we're both glad we did. One thing I've learned from having a customer service background is that you have to take some negative reviews with a grain of salt. We both had the Cuban Omlet breakfast which comes with fries, cuban toast with butter, and cafe con leche. We also ordered an appetizer sampler that came with Empanadas, croquettes, yucca fries, a potato ball and a tamale with some dipping sauces. Food was very good, plentiful and inexpensive and service was quick and friendly. We were both stuffed and our entire bill was only $22 (before tip) and that includes an extra (medium) cafe con leche I ordered to go. Pretty good deal if you ask me! The restaurant itself is small, but cute. It's super loud in there like a cafeteria, but personally, I liked the ambiance. It made me feel like I was in an authentic cuban cafe. I'm a little surprised by some of the reviews that mention bad service to non-Cuban's or non-Hispanics. My boyfriend and I are both white, and while I do understand some Spanish, I never gave any indication of such and we were treated no differently because of this. I think bad service can happen anywhere. Sometimes you just have a bad server, or sometimes a server is just having a bad day, or sometimes the cook is having an off day. That doesn't make it okay, but it happens, even at the best of restaurants. So I have to wonder if some of those comments are the result of someone of non-hispanic descent walking into a restaurant filled with 99% Hispanic patrons and feeling a little insecure as a result and just assuming their bad service is due to their race. I could be wrong, and I realize that. But all I know is that we didn't have that experience as everyone was very friendly and attentive, and we were definitely the only white, non-Hispanic people there at the time. I think this place is a hidden gem and I would definitely come back. I'm interested in trying some of their lunch options next time! read more

Great fresh food ,,, finally an awesome Cuban restaurant in my backyard which will spare me a 3.5hr road trip to Miami. I went for lunch and the servings were huge and price reasonable. The vaca frita was amazing ... served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains. Hit the spot. Taking a star away for slow service, but servers helpful & cheerful. Will definitely come again! read more

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If you think Los Authenticos Cuban is authentic....please move on to the Old Cuban Cafe! Our waiter just came to the states from Cuba 2 months ago!! They have many authentic dishes and the food is outstanding. I highly recommend the Media noche. My friend got the vacca fritta, and he said that was also outstanding. The portions are so big that you have to take some home. I spent less than $10 and was stuffed! Of course with that said, the service did need to improve a bit. The location is kind of hidden, and near the other Cuban restaurant I mentioned. Also, if you "like" them on Facebook, you get an Empanada! read more

I ordered a cuban sandwich on sweet bread (Media Noche). It was really good and I highly recommend it. A couple reasons why I took two stars off. The place is not that great and it is in a location that is not that great either. The service was a bit slow and the waitress didn't even speak any english. Again, i can deal with that because it is there to cater to their people. But there should be some basic understanding. Anyway, if you are in the area, give it a shot because the food was really good. read more

Located in a nondescript plaza right across Sam's along Goldenrod side, this place is not visually inviting. However, upon entering Old Cuban Cafe I was pleasantly surprised by its ambience, decor and the smell of coffee. I've been coming here 2-3x a week at 8am for Cafe Con Leche and sometimes breakfast. I've always been happy with their Cuban Omelette or a Beef Empanada. Both of which are very tasty. There are mornings I decide to have a Quesito or two which has always been freshly made. The staff are friendly and the service acceptable. Perhaps being bilingual gives you and edge but I've never had the feeling I need to be. read more

Solid food, but I wish they were more paleo friendly. However, the flavors are very authentic and the service is very friendly. I'd go back! read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Amazing chicken... it just falls off the bone. - Cuban Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food is great. Breakfast is awesome, cooked just how I like it. The prices are decent as well. The service depends on the day you go but even if it's busy they're usually quick. Sometimes they may take a while to acknowledge you which I don't particularly like but overall it's good food for cheap prices. read more

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Cuban food is very good however the old Cuban Café has managed to destroy the food that they serve. The quality of their meals is very very poor but their sandwiches are awesome and the desserts are great. The personnel is outstanding, joyful and helpful. The best recommendation I could give is for them to find a true Cuban chef, not the person that is in the kitchen now. Go for a sandwich, dessert and coffee but stay away from the food. read more

Amazing food!! AWESOME service! This is the best Cuban cafe I've ever been to. You guys are phenomenal!!!

Good food and price. However, the customer service is terrible. The servers take forever to come to your table. Even when it's slow. These waitress feel entitled ..... one starts with your order then another person comes by and at times you actually have to go to them to pay. read more

If you are Cuban then you will probably give this place a better rating than mine. In this place you are treated by you nationality and they will ask were you from. OK the food hamburger was good fries were steal rice is good Cuban sandwich made with Oscar mayer cold cuts. And yes I'm Latin American and know what is Latin food. read more

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Food is mediocre and unlike the Puerto Rican lechonera on E Colonial they are unwilling to speak English so it was frustrating to order. None of the tables were wiped down and the food was covered in fly's read more

I went for breakfast on Tuesday and the service was great, so I decided to return the next day for breakfast at the same time. The second time I went for breakfast the waitress was so damn rude. Didn't left a tip and not returning. I'm from out of town, I thought the waitress was going to give me the same service as the first time, I was wrong. read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Nice painting on their wall. - Cuban Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I am from Key West in the Miami area and the old Cuban Café is by far the best Cuban food Il have had since leaving Miami and Key West.

So there's a few places in same vicinity with the same name and same Cuban vibe,. This one is so far my favorite one, it's in a little strip mall next door to a tobacco shop. Holy shit what a hidden gem, food is about 20$ pp with tip and it's the best money I have ever spent definitely going back as soon as possible the breaded chicken was excelente! read more

I love this place. I usually go for breakfast because their Island breakfast is perfect with everything I grew up eating in Miami. It can be pretty noisy at their Goldenrod location but they have a NEW ONE on E. Colonial, just east of alafaya. Their food is AUTHENTIC cuban food and soo good. It's like stepping into a cuban cafeteria in Miami. Delicioso! read more

If you are not Cuban avoid going to this place they make it very known that they refuse to serve anyone other than Cubans. There is a sign on the wall and the service that you get when you do not speak Spanish is very rude. The only person that is there that treats all people the same is the owner the mother ,she's a sweetheart but I will not go back there because the rest of the staff treated me as if I was a second class citizen. It took 45 minutes for an order of tostones. My coworkers non-cuban fix the same name so they have lost an entire company as a customer last time I checked money is green and has no race. read more

Seeing as I was born and raised in Hialeah, it's safe to say my standard for Cuban food is pretty high. Someone mentioned this place a couple months ago but I finally had a chance to head in there today. Let me start by saying that I hold croquettas to a high standard and can easy call BS on one that came out of a Goya box. I ordered 3 and the wait time took a bit mainly because they are made fresh to order. As soon as I got them, it was crispy outside, perfect inside. Seriously, one of the best croquettas I've had in Central Florida. It reminds me of Molina's restaurant in Miami. I ordered the cafe con leche which was delicious, incredibly hot, and perfect in sweetness. I took a pastelito de guayaba to go and even after a couple of hours it was delicious. I came back today for more croquettas, cause I'm a sucker. The people reminded me of home because it was a bunch of Cuban, old guys commenting on Cuban policies. Safe to say, I'll be back about another million times. read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Croquetta de jamon - Cuban Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Old Cuban Cafe is my favorite place to grab my morning espresso at, their coffee is on point! All of their food is delicious and very reasonably priced. Been coming here for years and see no reason to stop, no complaints about this place, I love it. read more

My husband and I have eaten there several times. We have had positive and negative experiences. The last was the worst. We took 3 visitors from out of town and the food made us sick and the service was terrible. We called and spoke to a manager who said they would call us back. They never did. read more

Let me start by saying that this restaurant sucks...the food is mediocre the waiters try to rush you out of there as quickly as possible,bad attitude and they don't even speak English well.When I got there I ordered the white rice with chicken stew and my wife ordered the tuna sandwich and a side of white rice with beans....well guess what...they forgot the rice and when I asked them about it they said we never asked for rice in the first place!!!! My wife didn't like the tuna sandwich either it was really dry.I will never go there again,its just not worth it,if you want real good Cuban food and sandwiches go to Los Autenticos Cuban cafe two min from there I recommend that one and the service is great! read more

The food here is pretty good and I come here very often to get my Cuban food fix. I have tried different plates and everything was really good except for their red beans which had a weird taste to them. I really liked their flan. If you are ordering take out it does take a while so I recommend calling over the phone first. read more

I love it! Ok, I am a non Cuban non Spanish speaking person and service and food was amazing! I always thought Cuban food was dry and bland from past experiences at various restaurants but this place has completely changed my mind about Cuban food. I like the concept of the serving line since I really don't know the dishes and can eat with my eyes. Walked out with over $50 of food trying a little bit of everything. read more

This is a small cute Cuban cafe that my friends and I regular. I always get their Cuban Sandwich with a couple papas rellenas. Service is nice and there is a very relaxed atmosphere once you step inside. I have tried their steak sandwich one time and it was a bit on the salty side so I haven't ventured away from my regular order since. read more

I absolutely love this place!!! Their media noche is fantastic! Loved their fried yuca with the special sauce!!!! And my favorite of all was their cheese flan! It is to die for! Definitely worth checking it out. Amazing food at a great price!!! read more

food and coffee was great, service was HORRIBLE! We received a lot of unwarranted attitude from our waitress and had to ask her for almost everything. i want to go back but don't want to feel uncomfortable. We will have to find another cuban spot! read more

We had been customers from the beginning, wheb they were located on the other corner of the plaza. Food is really good, authentic Cuban food now with time portions are smaller and prices are skyrocket higher. I used to live in Miami and visit frequently prices are not so high or if so portions are bigger. Found another place by Aloma as good as this one, friendly staff, big portions and decent prices. read more

This place is so good !! My second time and it was amazing I highly recommend (: The café con leche is so good the perfect portion will be coming again for sure the waiter was so polite and catering ! read more

This place is a legit Cuban restaurant. They're aren't too many in Orlando that are like the ones in Miami. Great food and authentic cafe con leche. You can get a whole meal, a drink, and a coffee for under $10. read more

I had he Cuban sandwich and it came with a side of fries; so good! It was enough to fill me up and even have left overs. The girl behind the counter was very friendly, which is always a plus when I'm visiting places for the first time. read more

Old Cuban Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I've been here a few months back & ordered the special of the day which was fried pork chops smothered in onions with black beans,rice and plantains. It wasn't the best nor the worst but not worth seconds in my opinion. read more