This place is awsome. I have been going there for years. The food is always fresh and flavorful. I usually call ahead and my order is always correct, ready and waiting for me. And their prices are very reasonable. In addition, and very important, the staff is very friendly, personable and helpful. Always. read more

I never complain about anything ever in my life but this warrants one indefinitely. I ordered a meal deal with a 7" BLT with rice and beans. This was the absolute worst and skimpiest sandwich I have ever received in my life. 3/4 super thin slices of microwave bacon, 3 paper thin tomato slices and a sprinkle of lettuce. Nothing but bread. Front desk was sub par in politeness. Very unhappy for paying $13.05. Would not advise ordering this to anybody who reads. read more

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This is a family owned and operated sub shop that has really good food, and prices that are a solid value. I ordered the special- which is a small sub, side and a drink. Opted for their famous Cuban, and beans and rice. Cuban was flavorful, and the salami is a Miami style touch, with all flavors melding together nicely. Beans and rice were also flavorful and rounded out the meal. read more

Papa Joe's Sub Shop - Ybor City Cuban (Our Signature Sandwich) and Black Beans and Yellow Rice - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Got an Italian, was good. Service was quick and they were nice. It's a good little hole in the wall to run to when you're waiting 5 hours at the DMV! read more

The best Cuban and beans and rice that we have had in quite sometime!! And we were only driving by, were hungry and are from out of town. I hope that we come back this way again at some time!! read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch. Ordered the Cuban sandwich and the potato ball. Both were very good. Great fast and polite service also. Will definitely stop by again when I'm in the area read more

Papa Joe's Sub Shop - Inside - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We were on our way to another (shall remain nameless) highly touted sandwich place, quickly surveyed what would have been at least an hour long line (outside the building), then made our way north to Papa Joe's. While Papa Joe's may not look like much, they take Cubans seriously. Coincidentally, we ALSO take Cubans very seriously, ordering them almost every time a restaurant brags about this glorious go-to sandwich. And if Cuban is in the name? Oh yes, we're ordering one...annnnd maybe one to go. We ordered the large signature cuban with grilled onions and a black bean side. FANTASTIC. Seasoning and spices were on point. Textured, pressed, hot roll...everything you want in an authentic cuban. The only thing we'd like to see is a double meat option so we can REALLY fill out the bread. Just a little bit of hot sauce brought out all the flavors. We look forward to our next trip to PJ's, cuban sandwich, and black bean TUB. We'd also like to see a gun rack of hot sauces (instead of packets) to compliment such a great sandwich and sides. read more

Papa Joe's Sub Shop - the outside of the shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Owners were very friendly and informed me they had been in business over 30 years. Love finding these hole in the wall places! Wanted to really love this place, but it's Cuban Sandwich is average at best with not allot of meat and I wasn't a fan of the Potato Ball at all. It tasted burnt and re-heated. Definitely will stop again and try a different sandwich. read more

Customer Service was great!!! I didn't get any special just got a 7inch cuban with ham n pork bc I like a certain type of chips n drink with mines lol. It was good, made just how I wanted it...no complaints! The pork was tasty & the ham was thin sliced which I love I hate thick ham. I will most definitely visit in the future read more

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This place is really good! A tiny little strip mall but inside holes a wealth of sandwich options and friendly service. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. read more

Food was blahh, chicken Philly consisted of the same fake chicken that you would receive from subway with no flavor. Wouldn't give it a second thought if I passed through the area again. read more

Okay so, I have to admit that I've been to Papa Joe's Cuban sandwich shop twice this week. The first day I went, I ordered Meal Deal. I chose a small Ybor City Cuban. The deal comes with a fountain drink (but they offered me a drink out of the refrigerator), and chips or a side. I got black beans and yellow rice for my side. The Cuban is one of the best that I've tasted here in Tampa! Today, I got the barbecue pork plate. It comes with two sides either french fries, black beans and rice, or potato salad. They didn't have french fries so ordered black beans and rice. The pork was tender, juicy, and delicious. And, I enjoy the flavor of the black beans and yellow rice. The customer service is stellar. The staff is friendly. Both times that I went, they greeted us with a smile. They're quick, too! Your order comes out rapidly and I appreciate that because I don't have a lot of time to eat lunch. You've got to try Papa Joe's. You will not regret it :-) read more

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The Cuban sandwich is pretty solid. It's nicely pressed and tasty. The $7.99 lunch special is worth a mention. You get an 8" sandwich with your choice of potato salad, black beans & rice, french fries, or a side salad. A large fountain drink also comes with the lunch special. You can get other side items for an additional $1 or $2 up-charge like the potato ball or devil crab. I wasn't a fan of the potato ball, but others at work thought the devil crab was pretty decent. They are also open for breakfast. I recently got the café con leche on my way to work this week. It was pretty good. The service is always with a smile. The wonderful lady at the counter is always upbeat and loving life. She makes me happy. I'll be returning for sandwiches and coffee. I think I'll try the breakfast sandwich next time. read more

Cute place but just your average sandwich place. I had Cubans here and they're good. I decided to get a Philly cheesesteak and it was average. Meat was decent, roll was dry and crumbling apart and the cheese ok. The deviled crabs are decent, good amount of filling but are on par with the other ones of this style. Not like a Brocato's or a Cacciatore and Sons deviled crabs. Next time I go I might try the muffalatta or the roast beef sub. read more

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Best Cuban I've had in a while. Classmate and I stopped in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised! We called ahead and it was ready before we got there. Such a great hole in the wall and delicious sandwiches! read more

Got the Cuban because of the amazing reviews. Walking in you get hit by the cooked pork, very aromatic oregano. Will not disappoint. I got the seven inch and filling enough. The staff is very friendly. Going to be a weekly stop while in town. read more

Papa Joe's Sub Shop - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Excellent sandwich shop! Their olive tapenade is terrific, fresh meat and veggies and their bread was also fresh. Sandwiches come wrapped deli style. Highly recommended! read more

Awesome food! Great service. Tuna sandwich is amazing, especially on the Cuban bread!

Pretty solid Cuban. By default, they wanna put Mayo on their Cubans, but I'm all authentic and what not, so ordered it with the basic 7 ingredients. The sandwich, while is a little lighter on meat than their advertisement, was tasty. What stood out was the pork. It was definitely fresh, as evidenced by its juiciness and tenderness. The flavor was spot on, and by that, I mean it wasn't overpowered by mojo marinade, which is a major no-no for me. I don't mind the mojo, but I need to be able to taste the pork, and that's not an issue here. Very well executed. My only gripe is that the sandwich is pressed to where the entire sandwich was hot throughout. The Cuban is a cold cut sub, and should only be pressed long enough to heat up the bread, traditionally. Not a deal breaker though. I'd eat this sandwich again if given the opportunity. CUBAN SANDWICH REPORT CARD: Bread: Fresh, La Segunda Ham: Lunch meat Pork: Pernil Al Horno Salami: Yes Swiss: Yes Mustard: Yes Pickles: Yes Pressed: Yes Lettuce/Tomato/Mayo: Upon request Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 read more

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Excellent customer service and the Cuban sandwich's are exceptional. Came by about 2:30... no lines!! Totally pleased.... A must stop!!

Decide to try this place out since I was close but normally don't come to this side of town. I got the 7-in Cuban which was pressed super thin and got potato salad as a side. They're Cuban sandwich is very good and the potato salad was amazing. The ladies at the shop were very helpful and I'll be back Drink, side, and sandwich $10 out the door, nice read more

There are a lot of rave reviews about the Cuban Sandwich but I'm sorry to say mine was awful. It was good Cuban bread but hardly any meat, so much mustard it was overpowering (I posted a pic), and no cheese in spite of the menu description saying it should have Swiss cheese and I in spite of my request for Extra Cheese. The fries I ordered were cold and tasted like they had been made a long time ago. I won't be giving this place a second chance. read more

Papa Joe's Sub Shop - Barely any meat, mustard overload, and no cheese in spite of ordering extra cheese. An awful disappointment. - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I was seeking a vegetarian option and ordered the vegetarian Cuban Sub with a side of potato salad and had it delivered. The food was fresh, flavorful, and affordable. The delivery was provided in a timely manner and the driver was really sweet. I'd visit Papa Joe's again. read more

I'm being totally serious: This place has one of the best Cuban sandwiches in Tampa Bay. You wouldn't believe it unless you tried it. I used to go to school in the area and stopped by this place one day when the nearby Wawa was too packed with customers to get any food. I graduated years ago, but I still occasionally drive over to this area of town just for this Cuban sandwich. It's that good. Try it! read more

Came by on Friday afternoon, very slow. We got two 12 inch Cuban sandwiches and stuffed potato. The Cubans were good with pulled pork on them. The stuffed potato had olives in it a bit strange but taste was good. The store was pretty clean and the service was good. Would take Togo next time. read more

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THE BEST CUBAN SANDWICH I HAVE HAD IN MY 11 YRS IN TAMPA !! Not even kidding I have to stop myself from going here everyday to get it for lunch... read more

Love this place!!! I feed all my staff here every time I'm in town almost every day. Food is so good and the selections on the menu are fantastic. read more

If you want awesome food at great prices then look no further than Papa Joe's Cuban Sandwich Shop. They are amazing. Follows directions perfectly. I don't know where to start. So far, everything i tried is tasty, and I've tried close to half their menu so far.. Cuban sandwich is great, Meatball sammich is yummy. BLT is good. Italian sandwich is good.. Breakfast potatoes are really good and if you ask them to add salt and pepper to them, they are seasoned to perfection.Also you can order them anytime of the day. The Cuban toast with cheese is my favorite in Tampa. The stuffed potato is very good and the Devil Crab is a show stopper. It is big, really big. I usually can only eat half and put the other half away for later. For $5 it seems impossible to create a crab of its magnitude. And last but not least,... the potato salad is on check. I ain't gonna lie, if they sold it in quart size containers I would never make or buy potato salad again. If it is pre-made, it is the best I have ever had. Give them a try, you won't be sorry. Thanks Steve and the rest of the crew, you ROCK and take customer service to a whole new level. read more

It only took me a few months after working in the area to find Papa Joe's as you could easily miss it driving down MLK. Even after reading the Yelp review and wanting to check it out, I had a hard time finding it. Look for the brown banners or the cycle shop signs! They have a good mix of subs and platters. The Cuban sounds like a top seller and it is good. Prices are reasonable and sub toppings any way you want it. Pressed and good bread, though I like mine with a hotter meat center. The footlong large is for the hungry or feeds 2. I tried the pastrami sub that was good but not my favorite. But then again it's been a quest of mine to find a great one in Tampa but so far they are just okay. The shredded pork platter with rice and beans were flavorful. Overall the food is 3.5 and service is pleasant. Call ahead is convenient. read more

Lunch Dec 12 Ordered via phone and picked up in like 10 minutes - very fast service. Cuban sandwich was better than most and was a lot bigger than I expected. 12 inches, cut in half and then each half cut in half! Enough to share! Pork was juicy/moist, bread was fresh and warm, had a bit too much mustard to my taste. But for a quick lunch this hit the spot! Only call out would the Devil Crab. Crab mixture was okay, but the outside had way too much breading for me. I will definitely eat there again when I am working over that way. read more

Papa Joe's Sub Shop - Devil Crab at Papa Joe's - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We ordered two platters, one barbeque pork and a chicken platter. The pork platter had black beans that seemed to have been served directly out the can. The rice was tasteless, and u could barely taste the pork. It was too sweet. The chicken seemed to have been steamed. Over all, this had no resemblance to any Cuban food I've ever had, and I've had many. read more

Very disappointed. I heard such good things so I went over at just after 5 pm and it was closed. The sign said 6pm. So guess that's not happening. read more

I wanted to like it because the gal working the counter was super cool and really nice, but the potato salad was extremely sweet and the turkey & swiss was on a sweet hoagie roll that killed any flavor of the turkey. I think next time, I'll stick with their award winning Cuban. read more

This is a little hole in the wall but the Cubans are awsome. Every time I come back to Tampa I stop by and buy a couple of Cubans to bring back so California. Buy the way Coffee is better then Starbucks across the street. read more

I've been living in Tampa for the last year and went around multiple Spanish restaurants to try their Cuban sandwiches. Little did I know that the tastiest Cuban sandwich rests inside Papa joes. On this day of May, I ordered a Cuban sandwich, fries, and a coke. The Cuban sandwich is to your senses as glycolysis is to ATP. You do not know what fuels your taste, smell, sight, hearing, and touch unless you have a taste of this magical sandwich. The pork radiates with flavor as the bread earns it's rite of passage with it's satisfactory crunch. All your emotions pour into a river of pure flavor as it prepares for it's final path into your digestive tract. From there, you can almost feel heaven as you reminisce about the sandwich that changed your life. Cubans were good! read more

Super nice people here. Lady recommended the Cuban and it is amazing. Not a fan of ham or salami usually however, I will make an exception for this sandwich :) read more

Papa Joe's Sub Shop - Cuban delicious - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Our first time visiting today and omg I will definitely be back. The pizza sub is so good I made my husband share his with me while I tried another sandwich which is also just as tasty. You cant go wrong ordering here. I even got potato salad which I never ate in my life. I loved it all read more

The food is great. The customer treatment is not. I walked into the place, and all was ell, but when my food was ready. the lady at the counter, plopped my bag in front of me all while facing away from me. She literally slung the bag and never turned around and said anything. I had ordered a lunch meal and inquired about the side to the meal. She looked at me as if I was nuts. Its sad, they have great food, but I was turned off about the way I was treated. read more

Half of my Philly Cheese Steak. This place is one of the best sub shops in the Tampa Bay area. It keeps getting better. read more

Papa Joe's Sub Shop - Half of my Philly Cheese Steak. Hugh sandwichs - Sandwiches Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Food was good till my egg sandwich had a roach wing in it. I couldn't believe it until I went inside. The place is horrendous and can see why there's an infestation. read more