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    Palaus Restaurant

    4.5 (26 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Eunice A.

    This place was an absolutely hidden gem. Don't be discouraged by the surrounding neighborhood. This makes it all the better to try. The amazing flavors of all the food were far superior than any local Hispanic, or Mexican place we have ever tried. The staff was exceptional and explained everything. The ambience was a local hole in the wall but something you do not want to miss out on.

    Photo taken AFTER I finished eating! :) food portions are great here!

    Incredible!! I added a photo but I didn't take the photo until AFTER I was done eating. This is what was left of my meal thats how wonderful the portion sizes are! I'm saving the rest for lunch. Haha. But I ordered the 'Palomilla with 2 eggs a Cabello' and a 'Carne Empanada' Omg best empanada I've had in years! I have a list I've curated over the years of my favorite restaurants for breakfast, and this has beat out all of them! The food is delicious, and so full of flavor, and large portion size. No wonder people recommend this place! The staff is so warm and kind and the food is so good that I'll probably get it multiple times a month and I don't even eat out like that. Lol. I just know I will crave it it's so good.

    Small cafe with open kitchen and kind people
    Katherine G.

    I have a thing for Cuban food. And my morning rocks after dining on Cuban toast dunked in Cafe Con Leche. Finding the perfect combo is always a challenge. Cafe Con Leche without enough cafe or with lukewarm Leche or with imperfectly added sugar is so disappointing. Cuban bread that is barely pressed or stale enough to use a a door stop or not buttered on the outside causes sadness. Not here. Not at this tiny little cafe with its kind owners who ask all the right questions. Yes I want my toast crispy (double pressed for those places using timers). No barely warm and barely squished bread for me! And yes I must have sugar because like those who consumed Cafe Con Leche long before me, I need to get through a long day!! I loved my combo ($4.55) and know I will be back for the boliche or snapper or chicken or whatever is on the daily specials board. This is an unpretentious little place with basic tables, a tile floor, a hot food cafeteria style counter and the kind of exterior you might drive by. If you like Spanish food, don't.

    Roast chicken
    Steve L.

    If your looking for the true old school Cuban West Tampa flavor look no further!!!! All meals are made fresh daily with that Lil touch of amor and sason just like your Abuela used to make it. The portions sizes are good and many daily specials to tempt you taste buds. They serve many of the old classic Cuban comfort foods that always brings me back... If your in the area and want some authentic classic West Tampa Cuban food stop in your tummy will thank you..

    Tons of food. Exceptional Value!
    Randy L.

    Excellent food and service. Tony and Beatice were great. Tony has a great selection of available choices on the menu. Don't pass tbis place by because it looks small on the outside. Loved the Ropa Vejeha..! Daily Specials too! We will be back soon!

    Fried red snapper
    Cconcep C.

    Great Cuban food restaurant. Know for their breakfast and lunch specialties. Limited daily menu with a great selection, freshness, taste. All serve very casual. You can eat in or take out. Friday's they have delicious fish soup, fresh fish prepared to your liking. No liquor. Modest prices and great service by the owner and his staff.

    Pork chunks, yellow rice, Moro and green beans.

    Best Spanish restaurant in town! Very fresh and delicious tasting. Inexpensive and large portions.

    Not sure what happened here but this is the "cheese grits" I received today from this place along with under cooked fries n chicken tenders

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    The Ropa Vieja is outstanding! Love the big slices of cooked onion and peppers!!!! So tasty and delicious!

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    I've eaten here for breakfast and lunch and both meals were amazing. Very authentic, fresh food with flavor to die for.

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    Excellent food. Consistently fresh, flavorful, and always a fan favorite. Tony and his crew do an amazing job. Highly recommend.

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    6 years ago

    Excellent cuban food. Friendly staff! Reasonable prices. Every entree that I have had there has always been good

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    No one does traditional Spanish cuisine better. Great quick lunch spot. Very reasonable prices.

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    Our evening started at 8pm on a Friday with reservations. The DJ was already spinning latin music…read moreat full night club volume. We were seated and began our search for dinner options. Our drinks tonight was white sangria which was prepared differently but was actually quite good. Our appetizer was a shrimp ceviche was was mouth watering delicious. Our main course was called a Tropicoqueta Tabla which was a piece of skirt steak and shrimp on top of avocado sauce. Finally a skirt steak cooked to perfection. Everything on this plate was worth repeating. Besides having a great DJ, the Latin Grill has mini shows which were entertaining. Since we arrived and to closing, they had a total of 6 shows. I preferred the star of the night to be the DJs which were doing an awesome job. The Latin Grill easily scores a 4.5 rating.

    I chose this place for my birthday dinner, and while the food was excellent, almost everything else…read morewas disappointing. First, the noise level was unbearable. It was so loud that our party couldn't hear each other, and we could barely hear our server. Dining out should be enjoyable, not a struggle to have a conversation. Second, the service was extremely poor. The host refused to allow us to bring in my birthday balloons, claiming it wasn't allowed. Ironically, there was another party with a large balloon display visible throughout the restaurant. The inconsistency made no sense. Our server was difficult to find. Once the food was delivered, he essentially disappeared. I understand Saturdays are busy, but we were a large party and needed basic things like water refills and occasional check-ins. Instead, we were left waiting repeatedly. The biggest disappointment was the birthday celebration itself. We informed the staff multiple times that it was my birthday. We watched other tables receive recognition, yet nothing happened for us. When my cake finally arrived, it took over 10 minutes, and nobody brought plates or utensils. I eventually had to walk to the bar and get them myself. Overall, the restaurant feels disorganized, understaffed, and far too loud. Great food can only make up for so much. Unfortunately, my birthday experience was frustrating rather than memorable. I won't be returning, and neither will the nine guests who came with me. That's my honest experience.

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