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    Paradise Cuban Restaurant

    3.6 (263 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Mary K.

    Chaotic in the morning but really tasty food. The ambience is ok Outdoors nice but it's hot when it's hot out there. Fresh oj is fresh squeezed but not cheap. But very delicious. Loved the Cuban bread and home fries. But honestly this was nothing special beyond the Cuban cafe Would def go back but not expecting anything more than a good breakfast in a mediocre location. We had a basic breakfast with Cuban toast -- delicious-- and Cuban coffee here.

    Cuban coffee - cordadito
    Josh B.

    Delicious food and coffee. Great service. Went here a few times while staying at a hotel nearby! Highly recommend. Great outdoor patio to enjoy your food and drink.

    Breakfast Burrito, Grits, Hashbrown, Smoothies & Caffe!
    Cathy W.

    On our return trip from Key West Tripadvisor let us hear for Cuban cuisine and we were not disappointed. Ample parking, a warm greeting and outstanding breakfast burritos, smoothies, and the perfect bowl of grits. Many wonderful choices for breakfast and lunch and everyone here has a smile on their face. Our server, Jeidy, checked on a several times, & made sure we had everything we needed for a delicious meal, including hot sauce. We highly recommend just a Paradise Cuban Restaurant!

    Lovely patio!
    Ashley W.

    This place is amazing!! We road our bikes to Paradise several times during our visit to Marathon. Hayley's homemade bread comes out hot and fresh. Absolutely authentic Cuban coffee! The home potatoes are where it's at. And the proof is all the sweet and friendly Cuban grandmas who start their day, every morning on the patio. Oh! And don't miss the homemade ham and cheese empanadas. (My mouth is watering, remembering them.) The staff was so friendly and engaging - clearly proud of their incredible food. Well done, Paradise!

    We had breakfast lunch and dinner there and it was amazing! Restaurant was local like, clean and the staff was very friendly! A must stop on your way to Key West or while youre in Marathon!!

    Cuban breakfast
    Scott D.

    Breakfast was wonderful. Sitting outside we got serenaded by birds. Mom and pop place. Richelle loved her Cuban Breakfast and dad loved his Cuban omelette. Both said the bread was fantastic, and the Cuban coffee was what they need to start their day. I had a Cuban frappe. Make sure to check out the tables inside, they have helpful translations between Cuban, Spanish and English. Two of my favorites: An older man who likes younger women, and they are not very good in bed.

    My pork sandwich
    Angela S.

    Thank you to our friend Todd, who visits marathon often, for recommending this place. I had the pork sandwich and my friends had the cubano. These sandwiches are gigantic and so flavorful. The service was fast and everything was steaming hot. We all had fresh juice that was a perfect compliment. We are already planning to come back for breakfast tomorrow.

    Authentic Cuban coffee!
    Azurely K.

    Best service and the most amazing Cuban coffee and sandwich! We stayed at the tranquilly bay resort and walked over! It's a must if you are in the area!

    Cortadito was the best I have ever had!

    We had breakfast and everything was amazing from the food to the service! Will definitely be back!

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    5 years ago

    Great Cuban food at an amazing price. They have a lovely little porch in the back. Very nice, highly recommended.

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    Coffee is amazing but the ham and cheese empanada had 1 slice of deli ham and 1 slice of cheese. Not worth the price

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    I loved the Cuban coffee with milk. It had the perfect coffee taste with just the right amount of sugar added.

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    7 years ago

    Good Cuban sandwiches and nice outside. Place is very laid back, we always stop here while in Marathon.

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    8 years ago

    Love this place for an inexpensive yummy comfort food type of breakfast. The Cuban coffee is fire and the Cuban toast is my favorite

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    Cafe con leche & Costillo pork . Very authentic and good service. Dominos tables outside.

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    If you're traveling to or through Marathon, Florida, do yourself a favor and stop at LJ's Café for…read morebreakfast or lunch. This family-owned gem was one of the highlights of our trip! My husband ordered the ham, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich, and it was absolutely amazing. We split it but the first thing we noticed it was huge. The sandwich was served on Cuban bread that they bake fresh themselves, and it was some of the best bread I've ever had; light, flaky, perfectly golden brown, and incredibly fresh. Every ingredient tasted fresh and homemade, including real eggs cooked to order, not the processed "fake" eggs you find in so many places. Be sure to save room for one of their homemade pastries. Like the bread, everything is baked in-house, and you can taste the care that goes into every bite. The coffee was equally impressive; rich, smooth, and full of flavor. It paired perfectly with breakfast and kept me coming back for more. What really sets LJ's Café apart, though, is the atmosphere. This is a true mom-and-pop establishment where family and friends work together. From the moment you walk into the small storefront, you're welcomed like family. The service is warm, genuine, and makes you feel right at home. And here's an added bonus for Florida travelers: the air conditioning is fantastic! After visiting several places in Marathon, we definitely appreciated being able to enjoy our meal in a cool, comfortable environment. I can't rave enough about this wonderful spot. If you're passing through Marathon, make sure your schedule allows for breakfast or lunch because those are the only hours they're open. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

    I was starving but didn't want to do a full service restaurant. I searched for lunch options near…read moreme and found LJs near my hotel. It's a family run biz with a strong Cuban streak. It was so good I actually went twice. Once by myself and once with my family. We all had sandwiches which were very generously portioned. I had the Italian on one occasion and the Turkey on another. Both were fab and more than enough. With a bag of chips a single sandwich is an easy lunch for two. Clientele seemed to be a mix of locals and tourists. The family who runs it was very friendly. Service was fantastic. If you want a more hearty meal they have a daily special that includes two or three meat options, rice, beans, etc. not exactly diet food, but you won't go hungry. Seating was limited but they have tables outside as well. No one was left standing. I loved it and would return again.

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    Inside
    Sausage, Egg, & Cheese breakfast sandwich
    Sausage, Egg, & Cheese breakfast sandwich
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    I bypassed the Lobster Ruben, had the conch ceviche and a fried hogfish sandwich, it was one of the…read morebest seafood meals of my life. Bonus points for the bar next door, and having the tartar/cocktail sauce readily available. Their prices are incredibly low for the freshness and quality they serve up. I can't wait to return to the Florida Keys again to eat here.

    We stopped here after snorkeling the sombrero reef for lunch. You order at a counter and find a…read moreseat and they call your name when it's ready. You go around the corner to the bar area to order any drinks. We found a spot outside at a picnic table by the marina to eat. The food is fresh but overpriced. The lobster roll was good but had more roll than lobster. The lobster chowder was better than the lobster bisque I had at a different restaurant but still not as good as what I make at home. I tried the famous lobster Rueben. It was toasted perfectly on rye. It was fine but I think the sauerkraut over powers the lobster when the lobster needs to be the star of the sandwich. The beating I had here was probably the coconut shrimp with mango sauce. It was perfection. Deliciously crispy and the mango chutney was perfect with it. After we finished eating we went into the seafood market to check out their fresh seafood selection and grabbed a pie of key lime pie to go which comes in a little tart tin. It was really good flavored and the crust was obviously homemade. Not your typical graham cracker crust which was a nice change.

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    Inside the Market!
    Inside the Market!
    Key Lime Rum Cake~ Highly Recommend!
    Key Lime Rum Cake~ Highly Recommend!
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    Went here with a group of friends. Six of us in total. Got seated right away. Nice tiki outdoor…read morevibe going on. We were seated at a picnic table with a fan which makes the heat bearable in late July. Our waitress came to take our orders right away as we were on the edge of happy hour ending to see if we wanted drinks or food from the specials. I thought that was good of her since often restaurants shut that down early. There is a LOT on the menu. With a name like Porky's we should've all just stuck with the pork. We placed our order. Various food around the table. Lots of tacos. Some grouper, Mahi Mahi, snapper and fried lobster. Some ordered pulled pork plates and I got the lobster bisque and pulled pork tater tot nachos. The pulled pork was good. There didn't seem to be a lot of fish in the tacos. The bisque tasted like Campbell's tomato soup with some lobster added. I wasn't a fan. It was all sadly underwhelming UNTIL the dessert menu rolled out. My husband wanted to try the deep fried key lime pie with raspberry reduction sauce and it was AMAZING!! Made the whole dinner worth it. We would come back just for that. So if you're coming here don't skip the dessert.

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    Tuna Poke
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    our bartender, Mallory, was amazing. care of accommodating…read more we loved the restaurant! great wings!

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    Screened porch area. Two inside rooms also.
    Screened porch area. Two inside rooms also.
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