Service was fast, Relaxed environment, Food & Coffee was Phenomenal! Authentic Cuban food. Must stop if you're in the area- We grabbed breakfast but everything looked fresh & Delicious! read more

Paladar Cuban Eatery & Bakery - Cuban American - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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When my brother, visiting from up north, suggested Paladar Cuban Eatery for lunch, my first thought was, "of all the good restaurants in St. Augustine, why are we going here??" Oh my goodness! I am so glad I didn't try to convince him to go somewhere else! This is the best Cuban meal I've had, maybe ever. I had the Shredded Mojo Pork bowl with spicy guava sauce and fried sweet plantains, husband had the steak sandwich (Pan con Bistec) and brother had the Cuban Sandwich. My mojo pork bowl had a generous portion of pork, sautéed onions, black beans and rice. I added their spicy guava sauce to give it a kick. The pork was tender and flavorful, absolutely delicious. Everyone loved their meal. They had a large selection of desserts, all made in house. And their coffee, their coffee!!! So, so good. We live about 45 min. north of the restaurant but my husband said he would go back just for the coffee, it is that good. My brother and his wife went back the next morning for breakfast. Everyone is happy and friendly, and prices are very reasonable. Wish we lived closer, but we will definitely return soon. Don't miss this gem! We definitely recommend it. read more

Paladar Cuban Eatery & Bakery - Shredded mojo pork bowl - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Cozy little place. The atmosphere is nice. You order at the counter and then find a seat. They have tables inside and out. I got a cuban sandwich which was decent and plantains which i enjoyed. I didn't realize they had empanadas until I heard someone order them after I was done. My loss. It's an order for another day I guess. read more

I happened to stop by this Cuban eatery along my trek home. The El Cubano to my surprise was nice and crisp, yet soft almost like melt in your mouth while chewing. The Espresso coffee was right enough for my liking as coffee gives me too much the jitters most times. The employees were kind and had a smile when spoken to. I may have came on an off day for business(Wednesday) but not too busy during lunch hours. The colors popped quite a bit on the walls. 5 stars. read more

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This restaurant is a gem. From the coffee, to the pastry, to the warm food items- our family can't say enough nice things about this eatery. The staff is warm and kind, the atmosphere is laid back and friendly. 10/10 recommend. read more

03/20/26 snowbirds have eaten here 3 times. Super friendly staff can't do enough for you. Food is excellent. Very clean and cozy. Great for both take out but better to experience the staff. Great place for a fun dinner. read more

The food was delicious. I had the cubano breakfast sandwich and it did not disappoint. The Cuban espresso was also great!! Will definitely do again. Nice atmosphere, kid friendly with a small outdoor seating area that is nice to sit without being in the sun. If you are in the area stop in and try. read more

quite literally a hidden gem. i'm so fortunate to live near this restaurant, i want to eat here every day. i ordered the Pan con Bistec (traditional steak sandwich) and a guava cheese pastry. this is genuinely some of the best food i've ever had, the sandwich was so filling and the pastry was the perfect sweet treat. the staff is so kind and welcoming, i love the interior as well! they also have a cute, small patio outside. i can't wait to come back and try more delicious pastries and sandwiches! read more

Paladar Cuban Eatery & Bakery - Pan con Bistec - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Reminds me of Miami. Everything was amazing we had a media noche, frita and a croqueta preparada.

Ordering was quick and easy and food didn't take long for a to-go order. They have indoor and outdoor seating which is nice. We had the Media Noche, yuca fries, and an almond croissant. Everything tasted amazing and we will definitely be back to try their other options. read more

The decor is amazing! The staff so nice, came for coffee but the food that was coming out looked delicious, will definitely come back for breakfast!! read more

Fantastic service. Food. Authentic atmosphere. Best cafe con leche !!!!!!! (Coffee with milk). You GOTTA GO

This is a hidden gem. Amazing food and service. It is small for big crowds. If there is four of you looking to go together, great for that size group. Any bigger you will be bumping elbows. Excited to go back and adding this to our weekly dates! read more

We had the cubano sandwich which was fabulous. Great flavor and cheesy. Their café con Leche is the best. Friendly staff and great service

Wow!!! The Cuban was amazing it I hadn't discovered it on the last day of our trip I would of had to try more! The pastry case looked amazing- we got the tres leche and it was so good! We ordered a Cuban and grabbed a desert to eat on the beach but the restaurant and patio was so cute!!! read more

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Food, Service, Ambiance. Paladar's has its and more. The coffee (and yes I am a coffee/caffeine nut) is some of the best I've had. From Miami to St. Pete from New Orleans to San Francisco. A true Cubano expresso. And to go with that awesome cup + awesome sweets . Give Paladar a try and yourself a treat. read more

Authentic and delicious. Very friendly staff. Everything was wonderful. Definitely worth stopping by and enjoying delicious bread and coffees. read more

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Excellent cafe con lèche and pastries. They even have gluten free basque cheesecake. Great breakfast and Cuban sandwich for lunch.

Great spot & as a fellow Cuban it was great to have a bite of our own food up north. Only reason I gave it a 4 start instead of 5, was because of the gentlemen who rung us up yesterday morning. Attitude, and gave us croquetas that were squashed. When we asked for 3 new ones... he gave us some. Until we realized he just gave us the wrong flavor because he didn't want to wait for the jamón ones. Then whistled at me like I was a dog? lol anyways, great food, great environment, and all around felt like home. read more

Paladar Cuban Eatery & Bakery - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

The food is good. The prices not so much. $17 for a media noche! The black beans are exceptional! The ambience is cute!

One year later and the food is still yummy. We were surprised there were plenty of seats on a Saturday morning but understood once we saw the prices. Two breakfast sandwiches and two coffee drinks and we were out $44 with tip. Outrageous. read more

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The best Cuban Sandwich I have ever had. Fantastic key lime pie. If you are Cuban this is authentic.

The wife and I came down from Virginia to spend a week in the water and sand. This place was literally across the street from where we stayed and thank God! Killer coffee, great cheesecake/pastry's, empanadas and a Cuban hamburger(Frida) that will sucker punch you in the mouth! Breakfast and lunch it hit the spot perfectly. Tourist traps/bars with overpriced drunk food are everywhere (of course) but this place was clean , great staff, great food. Ricky Ricardo would be proud!!! BaBa-Loo baby read more

My husband and I had their empanadas , cheese and guava pastries and cafe con leche. Everything was beautifully presented and delicious. Will definitely be back! read more

Everything in this place is amazing. Good cappuccinos, pastries and food. The people are friendly and are bilingual read more

Paladar Cuban Eatery & Bakery - Cappuccino - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Been wanting to try Cuban food for quite some time. A lot to choose from pastries, empanadas, sandwiches and coffee. Got the Cuban burger and definitely a good burger. Can definitely get a good taste of the chorizo...and those crunchy potatoes strings nice element. The shrimp empanadas good filling and very tasty. Guava cheese pastry..,a must. Only thing I was kinda confused was they refused on my request on having them poor my expresso shot over ice. But other than that I would come back for the sandwiches if I visit St Augustine again. read more

Paladar Cuban Eatery & Bakery - Shrimp empanadas---delish 4.5/5 - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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We ordered 2 Cuban American breakfast sandwiches on uber eats. The food arrived still hot, the bread nice and crispy, but soft in the middle. You could tell that the eggs were real and not powdered. Plenty of it too. The bacon was crispy. Great way to start our day. We would try this place again. read more

I went twice before writing a review. I'm a huge fan of Cuban food. So why 3 stars? Let's break it down! Ambiance and Aesthetics are great! They definitely put some great work into making sure there is a great Cuban Cultural vibe. The music is pumping! They have a really nice outside spot to eat and hang out at. But very small. Staff is great and friendly! Staff is very bilingual. Overall clean. So why 3 stars?! In comparison to other Cuban restaurants I go to frequently. Their portions are smaller and prices more money. I went the first time for breakfast and the size of the breakfast sandwich for the prize was not worth it. Did it taste good? Yes, but I was unsatisfied. I also had coffee, which was very good but also about a $1 or $1.50 more than the norm. My wife had a shrimp empanada- I personally hate when empanadas are 70% empty. Great flavor though but nope! On My next visit, I went for lunch with some friends. We all ordered the same thing- steak bowls. Not very good. Flavorless actually. Disappointing and portion sizes were not a lot. It could be because I'm Latin but I believe they should have more seasoning on their food. So portions, pricey and flavorless food took 2 stars away. I think they are worth giving a shot. I believe I will come back but only if I'm around. For me, it's personally not worth a frequent visit. read more

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Went here while on vacation a couple of months ago.. I thought I'd reviewed this place, but I didn't! So nearby at home I do not have any delicious Cuban coffee! When I travel it's one of the first things I look for... The Paladar did not disappoint! We stopped in for lunch, ordered too much food and coffee, and ended up with no leftovers The Cuban sandwich and the medianoche (my personal fave) were so good. Breads were perfect and the meat was amazing. Cafe con leche so good! And the pastelitos were yummmmmmm Definitely recommend. It is set up like a cafe, not a sit down restaurant. It is a cafe so it will be a little noisy. (It's okay that means ppl aren't on their phones and are interacting!) Go and enjoy!! read more

Let me start off by saying what an amazing family! That is how welcoming they made me feel. We came in with the thought of ordering some coffee after church, to end my birthday festivities. Upon entering you could hear music and laughter, on the tables there were #2 balloons. You hop in line order and sit down we did such and opted for food along with our coffee. Cake samples, and milkshake samples were offered throughout our dining time. Come to find out they were celebrating their 2 nd Yr anniversary on March 24th amazing on my birthday! So fun, the restaurant all joined together to sing Happy Birthday to me, the owner adored our 3 yr old picked her up (as if we have known each other a lifetime) gave her a tour of the pastry area and gave her another cake sample. It made me feel so great to find such a homey environment. That is what I am used to and they definitely nail it here! The food was amazing, cooked to perfection, the yucca fries were PERFECT!! Not greasy like other places. When I am back, I will order a batido and everything else on the menu. Inside is lovely small and cozy just like a family business in Cuba or Puerto Rico. I loved my experience here all the staff were great, kind , and the food was fresh and delicious. I cannot wait to come for dinner on the weekend. Prices were also Stellar for the amount of food you are served along with its freshness of ingredients. read more

Fantastic! We had the breakfast sandwiches. My wife did the American sandwich, I went Spaniard, then we split a chicken empanada for breakfast at 8:30am. Hey it's vacation. The coffee was velvety smooth. Would recommend black or with cream and sugar. Service was great, we sat outside and they brought everything to the table. The vibe was great, Cuban music playing outside had me dancing like I was in Havana. read more

Loved the vibes here felt like I was in Cuba. Everyone was so sweet and the food was great I can't wait to come back read more

Paladar Cuban Eatery & Bakery - bombón and a guava cinnamon roll....so delicious - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

This is the first time we have been here, even though we visited St. Augustine often in the past years. This is a very cozy place, very inviting and gives you a very welcoming feeling. The staff is friendly and the food is amazing and so is the coffee. read more

Paladar Cuban Eatery & Bakery - Amazing tres Leche! Not to mention the cafe cubano - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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We shared a lechon pork dinner ($18). The meat was very tasty, and it came with beans and fried sweet plantains. We had to get another order of rice ($3) to finish our meat. I thought the rice was superior, and my wife really liked the fried sweet plantains. We also had a tres leches ($8) for dessert: it was pleasant but I've had better. They currently serve dinner two days a week, and that's what we went for. It's a tiny restaurant, but they still had a live, two-person band! I rather liked them. Their pasty case here is beautiful, and I'd like to try more things. Even though we were seated at a counter in this tiny place I enjoyed myself and would like to return. My brother later reported they had the best Cuban sandwich he'd ever eaten. read more

It's truly nice to have a taste of Miami up in St. Augustine. Having spent over a decade in the 305, I'm pretty picky when it comes to Cuban Sandwiches. So many places get them wrong. Paladar gets it right! The secret is all about the proportions and the press. And this sandwich is crisp, melty, meaty, gooey, and delightfully balanced with enough acidity from the mustard and pickles to make a mouth happy. The fried food was tasty too, from the ham croquettas to the mixed selection of empanadas. We tried a beef, a chicken, and a shrimp. Everyone in my party had different favorites. But the crisp crust and tender pastry were worth the calories. Where Paladar regrettably fell short was in the sweets department. The sweet treats looked incredible! The tres leches, which is one of my favorites when done right, was regrettably laced with almond extract which detracted from the experience. After one bite, I could go no further. The flaw in the flan was different, but just as devastating. The custard was far too dense. For a moment I thought it might be flan de queso and not flan de leche. Perhaps there are some folks who prefer flan this way. If so, Paladar is your place. For me, I'll be sticking to the sandwiches. But I do hope to return and try a Frita and maybe one of their breakfasts. Good Cuban is hard to find, and this small spot is simply darling. read more

Great little Cuban cafe! We had the Cuban sandwiches, croquettes and pastelitos. Everything was wonderful, heading back in the morning for some coffee and revueltos! read more

Paladar Cuban Eatery & Bakery - Pastelitos - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

This is a newer CuBAN restaurant on the beach! So glad they decided to open here! What an absolute treat. If you love Cuban food it is a must try. They also have breakfast. Loved every bite! thanks, we will be back soon! read more

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We heard positive things and wanted to like it, but no. We split The Cubano and yuca fries, iced coffee and a coke. Cuban sandwich sucked. Very little meat, flavor was unremarkable. 5 yuca fries for $4, cold by the time we got them. Coffee was A+, Cuban D, yuca fries C. Might go back for bakery items and coffee. read more

Very tasty food, friendly staff and good service as well as a lovely Cuban decor of the restaurant read more

Paladar Cuban Eatery & Bakery - Cuban Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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Delicious! Best Cuban bread and pastelitos. Even better than in Miami. I know I lived there 60 yrs and just moved to St. John.