Ray's Cuban Café is definitely a place worth visiting. The food is very well prepared, with an authentic Cuban style that you can taste in every dish. I tried the arroz moro with hígado a la italiana, a classic Cuban dish, and it was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The atmosphere is calm and pleasant, perfect for enjoying your time without feeling rushed. The view is nice, the place is very clean, and the service is excellent. The staff is friendly and attentive at all times. Definitely a spot you'll want to come back to read more

Rey's Cuban Cafe - Exterior - Cuban Near Me - Fern Park, Florida

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Review on Autentico Cubano pick up order only. Hankering for a Cubano sandwich, I chose Rey's since I had yet to try out their version. I found ordering over the phone straight-forward and the sandwich was ready in a reasonable amount of time. The restaurant itself is on the small size, with seating both inside and outside, and I observed a number of patrons enjoying their "plates". The Cubano sandwich contained the ingredients listed and was pressed as expected. The flavor was solid and nothing stood out. French fries were included with the order and were regular, not seasoned. I only tried one. Picking up my order and payment was straight-forward. The price was reasonable. I might return to try something different in the future. In the meantime, I'll continue to search for really tasty Cuban sandwiches. read more

Rey's Cuban Cafe - Autentico Cubano Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Fern Park, Florida

We ordered a Cuban sandwich and a Cheesesteak sandwich. Both had very little on them and were disappointing. I would not recommend.

Cafe con Leche is the best the staff are wonderful and test you like family check it out

Great quick breakfast option! Traditional Cuban favorites like pan con queso, pastelitos and amazing cafe con leche! Great prices too!

Found this random place in a strip mall with plenty of parking. It's like a small mom and pop place with outdoor seating. Music blasting from the patio. Only one person working to take your order, make your food and serve you. I got the special Cuban which is the original cubano but with lettuce and tomato. Also got the pizza and beef cheese empanada. Everything satisfied my craving. Until next time.... read more

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Came to Rey's Cuban Cafe while visiting Orlando Florida. I ordered ropa vieja and every bite was savory, the food was just on point!!! Great vibes and good service. read more

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Pros: *good, authentic Cuban food *reasonable prices *welcoming environment *friendly staff *quick service style cafe, order at the counter *outdoor seating available Cons: *it was pretty hot inside the cafe so we moved outside to eat *staff immediately spoke Spanish to us which was fine since I do speak Spanish, but maybe not for someone else read more

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Rey's Cuban Cafe is easily my favorite Cuban spot in the north Orlando area. The staff are always incredibly friendly and the food is consistently delicious. Food: this is authentic home-style cuban food, and you can taste that in every bite. My personal favorite menu item is the media noche (basically a cuban on sweet bread) - it is DELICIOUS. Every sandwich comes with a side of fries, but I always like to add on a side of congri (rice and beans). My second favorite item would have to be the empanadas in any flavor - they're all wonderful. Storefront: the cafe is tucked away in a Winn Dixie plaza in Casselberry. It doesn't look like much, but we all know the best food comes from those places. Customer service: the staff is always welcoming and friendly and the food always comes out rather quickly, usually within 15 minutes. If you're craving solid Cuban food, this is the spot to be! read more

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The BEST CUBAN FOOD! Quality Cuban food that is always consistent and throughly enjoyed! I highly recommend giving them a try! You won't regret it . read more

Rey's Cuban Cafe is located in the same shopping plaza as the Winn-Dixie. It is a corner lot with a small outside seating area if you want to dine outside. There are also a few tables inside. It Is by no means a big restaurant. However, I often find that the best food comes from these humble little mom-and-pop establishments. It is at these little hole-in-the-wall type restaurants that you will often find the best food. Rey's Cuban Cafe is one of those hole-in-the-wall type places that offers a great menu of Cuban favorites. Their empanadas are definitely a treat and something that I would recommend. All in all, Rey's Cuban Cafe is a great place to grab a Cuban feast. It is conveniently located and not far from where 17-92 and 436 intersect and since it is in the Winn-Dixie shopping plaza, parking will not be an issue. I definitely recommend here. read more

Great food good customer service no frills Cuban cafe! Usually get a cortado, egg and cheese on pan and quesitos and pasteles read more

I popped in to grab a few Cubans and empanadas to go and this place was packed! It was Saturday around lunch and they had a line out the door. The Cubans came with fries and were absolutely delicious! However, the empanada was the real winner. It was their beef empanada and not only was it huge, but seasoned to perfection and perfectly golden fried. Only suggestion would be to order the Cuban extra crispy. It could've used an extra minute or two under the press.. read more

Rey's Cuban Cafe - Cuban with fries - Cuban Near Me - Fern Park, Florida

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I got the Cuban deluxe yesterday (Saturday, 22 March). It's $1.50 more than the regular Cuban. It's supposed to come with added meats with lettuce and tomato. Didn't seem to be a whole lot of meat period and no lettuce and tomato. It tasted good, but I would stick with the regular. read more

Best Pan Con Bistec in town! Full of flavor, and meat is tender. The closest to Miami's I've found! Not to mention service is great, it's ran by the owners; a real Cuban couple, they're very nice and attentive. read more

Great Cuban breakfast!!!! Service is polite and timely and location is clean. Prices are fair.

Where can you eat a good breakfast for under 10 while staying at the Travel Lodge? Right here! I ate here every morning durning my stay and had a great experience. Friendly staff, good food and an awesome price and the ambience is amazing I recommend 100% read more

Delicious, authentic and fresh. Stopped in on our way from Orlando to Gainesville for some good, home cooked Cuban food and Rey's delivered. Service was friendly and attentive. Restaurant is small and much to look at but was a wonderful experience for us. Highly recommend. read more

Best pan con bistek sandwich around! The only down side is when you get the meal you get approximately 9 fries it's ok I just sub for two tostones and am still a happy camper. They also let you buy the half loaves of Cuban bread which means you can take home all the deliciousness of Cuban bread without having to waste any like when I buy the mile long loaf from Bravo! read more

Been here a million times! The Cuban Deluxe sandwich is terrific. I usually get a couple ham croquettes and Jupiña pineapple soda too. No frills, just good authentic Cuban food. read more

We were happy to find this little hole-in-a-wall type of spot for lunch. We were craving a Cuban Sandwich and hoped to hit the jackpot with Rey's Cafe. This restaurant is nestled within a strip mall that is pretty easy to miss and notice. Once inside, it's a very small and cozy and gives you that homestyle feel. The staff was friendly and welcoming, the food was very decent, and the prices were very fair. It's one of those places that lacks the extra fan-fare but hits big in the right places. The cuban Sandwich was good, but my only complaint was the Pernil. It seemed to be medium slices of pale pork which threw me off a bit. The fries were a small quantity of shoestring fries (which I do like). Overall, it's one of those mom and pop, family style places that just does what it's supposed to do, nothing more and nothing less. I enjoyed my experience and would definitely like to visit earlier next time for the breakfast (which looked and smelled good as I was being nosey and looking at the other customers tables). read more

Rey's Cuban Cafe - Cuban sandwhich with fries - Cuban Near Me - Fern Park, Florida

It's a good Cuban food. I had the Cuban sandwich and it tasted good. The service was quick and it's a cute corner location.

2017's Yelp 100 Challenge 50/100 Stopped here because Deshawn W. wouldn't let it rest until we got him a Cuban sandwich! Upon entering, we were immediately greeted and given menus. He ordered the ultimate Cuban and a beef empanada, I opted for the tres leches since I was jonesin' for some sugar. Guys. For my first time having a Cuban sandwich, it was the most delicious food I'd ever eaten, but let me get to the real reason for this review: that tres leches. It was in a tiny cup, but it was so flavorful and rich that that's all you'll need. All of the flavors melded together in milky smooth goodness that I barely gave my boyfriend a few bites before inhaling it. Great location, great food. Lost a star because the empanada, although good, was seriously lacking in the meat department. read more

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Super cozy little family-owned shop! I've been looking for good cuban food in the area after moving here and Rey's does not disappoint! Affordable prices for some awesome meals! Their desserts are top-notch too! read more

Today was payday and when payday happens; every person who works hard has a right to treat themselves no matter what circumstances are present. As an adult, I've learned and appreciated the small things of life such as great food as a reward for hard work instead of something expensive. And as a foodie, I completely appreciate buying lunch that turns out to be delicious, well priced to the point that you'd have no hesitation to treat yourself again at the same place. Today was one of those days when I ordered lunch at Rey's Cuban Cafe located at Fern Park here in Maitland. Despite my Latino heritage, Spanish food is one of my favorite things to eat out, especially when it feels like home cooked meal. At work, I heard a lot of good things Rey's Cuban Cafe and as a Yelper who loves to eat good food and live to write about it; ordering food from here became an instant bucket list in my quest to eat everywhere in Altamonte Springs/Maitland area. So, I went with the Skirt Steak with White Rice, Black Beans and Yuca Fries. And boy, it truly didn't disappoint. First off, their black beans taste amazing enough to just eat the beans without any rice. Great flavor and the white rice complimented very well. The Yuca Fries were NOT greasy, had a great crunch and the soft texture of Yuca; with the fried version having a nice crust to it. Their Skirt Steak, despite me ordering it well-done was NOT dry at all! Well done steak many times taste tough and dry, but this one was well done and juicy! That's when you know you just ate great steak. The picture you see is my lunch and it was sooo good that I annihilated it :). If you're in the Maitland area and are looking for great takeout Spanish food; you NEED to come to Rey's. It was great enough to give it 5 stars with no hesitation. And the price was great. That lunch along with a Passion Fruit Juice Smoothie was only $12! Yes, $12! It was definitely worth the price of admission. I ordered out due to work time constraints, but make no mistake, I will visit and eat-in the next time. Today's lunch adventure was worth the price of admission and I'm eating from here again. Believe that. read more

Rey's Cuban Cafe - Today's Lunch.....Skirt Steak - Cuban Near Me - Fern Park, Florida

A nice tasty little local place. We went for breakfast since it's close to my mom's and I was visiting. They bake the pastries and bread onsite and they were both on point. Mom said the cafe con leche was excellent. (She had 2!) friendly staff and good food. A nice little neighborhood spot! When I come back again I'll try some lunch options! read more

Excellent sandwiches and other Cuban food. Try the cheese bread in the morning for an extra treat. I highly recommend this place

This place has great food, low prices, and huge portions, plus the owner is great. Highly recommended.

Service is always friendly, any thing you order tastes great. I recommend the tripleta sandwich, it's really hearty but such a treat!

So ever since I moved to Central Florida 8 years ago (time flies), I've been visiting this little Cuban restaurant nearby. At first it was phenomenal home cooking that tasted like mom's food. Gradually through the years it's been in decline, I would say especially since just before the start of Covid. I went for lunch today because I was starving and I was in the neighborhood. I ordered "bistro empanizado" (breaded steak). This is a sirloin that's been sliced thin (but NOT this thin). It's covered in bread crumbs and fried. Out of the 4 pictures the first 3 is what got served to me (styrofoam takeaway container and plastic utensils even when I stated I was eating there). The "steak" was so thin that it looks more like a slice of roast beef that had been partially dehydrated and made into beef jerky - tough as leather! At times my plastic knife was not able to cut through some areas. In addition it has been left in the fryer or under a heat lamp too long. I ate until my hunger dissipated and threw the rest away. How much, someone asks? $14.99! I'm done now. No more chances to redeem themselves. NEVER AGAIN! The last picture, for those of you who aren't familiar, is what it's supposed to look like. read more

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Good enough food with inconsistent seasoning. The Congri side dish was prepared nicely. Tostones side dish were two small tostones, that tasted fairly fresh. The Cuban sandwich was okay, I'm used to it being left on la plancha longer. The tostones and French Fries didn't taste like they had any salt at all, which is fine. The problem was the Vaca Frita, it was the worst part of the meal. On its own it would have been completely unacceptable due to the heavy salt. I mixed it with the congri to make it more palatable. The waitress never refilled my water. I felt like a balsero traveling open mouthed across the ocean with no water to drink. If you are from Miami, you are probably used to good Cuban food. There are good options here in Orlando. I wish this place stepped up their game just a little. They're a small step away from greatness. I won't return. But don't let me stop you from trying this place. To each his own, you may love it! I might have just caught them on an off day. read more

They're food is soooo good and the service was excellent. The feels of the place were great, good music and its at a volume that is reasonable so our can hear your conversations. The owner came out and we even talked. He's very friendly. read more

I was running some errands while my friends were at work. While Yelp was hyping up Winter Park, I wanted something further away and I was going to hit up Cool Stuff so figured looking around there. Also I had been craving Cuban Food and didn't know if I could wait until I was back in Miami for it. I will say this - the Cuban scene in Orlando is solid. I went into Rey's advertising new management. I was the only gringo in the restaurant as I entered with an older Cuban gentleman who was a regular and started up a conversation with some other men. If I needed a sign this was legit, here it was. You order at the counter and not going to lie it's not an easy decision given the options. Platos with bistec a la milanesa, picadillo, pechuga de pollo and all well priced. Sandwiches had the authentic options like the Cuban and media noche and pan con bistec WITH THE STICKS! And my sugary heart was eyeing the desserts which included tres leches and flan de coco. But I had to get one my favorites. Croqueta Preparada - I LOVE croquetas de jamon and them on a sandwich was my high school go to. With this you have the croquetas but they also add ham and cheese. ¡Muy Feliz! These came with a small order of fries which was a nice touch too. I swallowed all these down with 2 other favorites - Materva for the meal followed by a cafecito to keep me away. As I had ordered in rough Spanish, the fantastic staff asked if I spoke it. Un poco. But I think they understood I knew my Cuban food. Between the authentic menu, the authentic coffee and authentic atmosphere I had to recommend Rey's to my friends. Next visit I will force them to go with me if they haven't been. read more

Rey's Cuban Cafe - Croqueta Preparada - Cuban Near Me - Fern Park, Florida

My favorite Cuban restaurant in Orlando! I'm originally from Miami and have lived here for 2 years and this place is as close to home as it gets! The service and atmosphere feel like your typical Cuban spot in Miami. The food is cooked perfectly and not expensive either! I've noticed a lot of Cuban places Americanize the food and jack up the prices because it's "exotic" but this place keeps it real. Highly recommend any of the tortillas (omelettes) for breakfast or a pan con bistec for lunch. Don't forget to have a cafe con leche! read more

Rey's Cuban Cafe - Spanish tortilla with Cuban bread and french fries - Cuban Near Me - Fern Park, Florida

I cant say enough good things - the food was great! Staff could be a touch friendlier - not sure if its because I dont look latina and Im speaking spanish to them (some latinos have found that insulting coming from me until they find out I am latina just very tall). Apart from that I was so pleased especially with the coffee. The only criticism is for the Beff pastelito.... less pastry more meat. read more

Rey's Cuban Cafe - mmm cuban cafe con leche y patelitos - Cuban Near Me - Fern Park, Florida

I have ordered take out from here several times and each time the food is delivered still hot and delicious! The Cuban tostada and Cuban sandwich are outstanding and both full of flavor. Service is quick and efficient. I have never been inside so I can't review ambiance of restaurant but based on service and food quality I have zero complaints! read more

Amazing food at a great price. Try the ropa vieja sandwich! It's a winner! Great place to sit and enjoy a quick bite or grab a meal to go.

This place is so tasty!! I love their yuca, shrimp soup and beef empanadas. Everything here is delicious. They also have a very good whole fried fish that's to die for! We highly recommend and eat here when we need good comfort food! read more

This place is a great spot for breakfast. At this point I have ordered pretty much everything on their breakfast menu and I have never been disappointed. The food is everything I always want. I love leaving satisfied every time. Their Cuban coffee is amazing! And the service! The staff is friendly in person and on the phone. I love that it feels like walking into a family member's house when coming here. read more

This is authentic Cuban food at a great price! The food is tasty and the service is excellent. Must check it out!