Stopped in to pick up a few Cuban sandwiches for the guys at lunch. After pulling it up on Yelp, I decided this was the place to go. Once I came thru the door I was immediately greeted. I placed a to go order and had a drink at the bar while waiting. Received the food and they were very good Cuban sandwiches. Forgot to take a pic. Would recommend stopping in if you haven't already. read more

We came to Rincon Cubano in Sarasota for breakfast and had a great experience. I ordered the $8.49 plate with Cuban toast, two eggs, and bacon, and you really can't beat that price. Everything came out fresh and tasty. I also tried a Cuban tamale and some guava and cheese pastelitos, still warm from the oven, and they were delicious. The restaurant is clean, and the staff is very attentive and friendly. What stands out the most are the prices--very reasonable for the quality of food you get. I love finding places from my country that bring me back home through the flavors. I will definitely come back again. read more

Rincon Cubano - Breakfast! - Cuban Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Great Cuban food! Clean restaurant with friendly staff. Plenty of seating. We opted for the Saturday daily special of pulled pork. Choice of white or yellow rice, plantains or Cuban toast a black beans. DELICIOUS!!! My husband ordered a double Cuban coffee black and he said it was delicious and smooth. Looking forward to going back! read more

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We are out of the state visitors and every time when in Sarasota we visited Ricon Cubano. This time we noted a huge a difference, - the space is empty and the food is different. Apparently the ownership change. The food was not delicious, but fresh and warm. Everyone has a different taste, but it's definitely not our favorite one anymore. Bye-bye Ricon Cubano. Too sad! read more

First time trying Cuban food besides THE sandwich. Delicious!!! Great service. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Small little unassuming restaurant in a little strip mall. Don't let the outside food you. The food is great. Living in NM, the tamale was not what i was expecting. But we were trying new foods. read more

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Probably the first Cuban restaurant I've ever been to. I was in the area and they have a good review so I decided to give it a try. The waitress doesn't speak English so it was a bit hard to order. They don't have pictures in the menu as well but the food doesn't disappoint. I ordered the daily specials, Fricase the cerdo. It comes with rice, beans, yuco something and toast. The place is pretty big and they have a little bit loud of bar but it's separate from the dining room (see my picture and video) to get idea. read more

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Enjoyed a that out Cuban sandwich my wife brought home to me. I would get that out again or dine in the restaurant. read more

Very nice environment, clean restaurant, great ambiance, very good attentive service, food was excellent! Next time we return to this area we will definitely make a stop here! read more

Excellent!! Muy Rico!! Service with a smile. Delicious and economic. Le chon!! The fried yuca is out here d this world delicious! Nice music... conversation is super easy. Good for family... Friends... Su abuelita! Good portions with enough for el Dia proxima! read more

Rincon Cubano - Cafe cubano! - Cuban Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Service was probably the best service I've gotten from a restaurant in a while. Ambiance was a cute restaurant we went on Sunday afternoon and it was PACKED. Anyways I was super excited to eat here but I wasn't amazed by the food unfortunately. The beans that came with my meal had no flavor whatsoever. I guess I was expecting Spanish rice and beans and instead the beans could have came out of a can for all I know. The fried yuca I ordered were hit and miss. Very inconsistent with amount of fried to what's actually in there. Salmon was the kicker for me. It WAS cooked properly, when I cut into it with my fork it broke apart accordingly. Yet nothing drives me more insane than when my meal tastes fishy. Again the kicker, some of the salmon was good other parts not so good ‍ boyfriend ordered the special steak they have on Sundays he said his meal was 4 stars but I stand by my 3 star review. read more

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excellent Cuban cuisine, immaculate, full bar, daily specials. I enjoyed Ropa Vieja today. I will definitely return! read more

Rincon Cubano - Daily specials! - Cuban Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Not every restaurant review has to be about a five-star, over-the-top experience. Regular people like to eat regular food, sometime. And regular Cuban people like to eat regular Cuban food. A few years ago, when I was still a member at The Meadows CC in Sarasota, I used to pass this little Cuban restaurant, Rincon Cubano ... on Honore, near Fruitville. I used to stop occasionally for lunch. My love of Cuban food goes way back -- in Tampa and especially on Calle Ocho in Miami. I have not found really good Cuban food since moving to Nokomis and my yearning reached a peak recently. After stopping for lunch a few years ago, we finally made it back to Rincon Cubano for dinner. Rincon Cubano is a family owned and operated restaurant in a small strip center. It has been shined up a bit since my last visit. One side overlooks a semi-open kitchen. The other side has a bar, some high hat tables and a large (unfortunately, mostly unused) music stage. The staff couldn't be nicer and the entire place is spotless. The menu is somewhat limited but still contains some of the traditional Cuban foods that are personal favorites. Of course, the Cuban Sandwich is a featured item and I have had them in the past at lunch. They are excellent. But we were looking for a full dinner on a cold and rainy night. To warm up, I started with a Makers Mark bourbon with just two ice cubes. Candy chose a Cafe con Leche. We then moved to two of the traditional soups: Garbanzo Bean -- This flavorful soup, a standard in both Cuban and Italian cuisine, is a mix of whole chick peas and blended chick peas. The creamy consistency is then enhanced by a small amount of vegetables (carrots, celery, spinach and potato). Caldo Gallego -- This hearty soup originated in the Galician Region of Northwest Spain. It features white (cannellini) beans with pieces of pork, potatoes and leafy greens. It has been adopted in both Cuban and Puerto Rican cooking. For my entree, I chose Vaca Frita - pan-fried shredded beef with sauteed onions and lime. The meal comes with rice, beans and fried sweet plantain. That is too many carbs for me. Instead I had a fresh and very large side salad that I shared with my wife. She chose the appetizer portion of Stuffed Yuca, the starchy root vegetable that was filled with ground meat and lightly fried. The salsa music was playing softly in the background. The beautiful mural of Havana in its heyday was on the wall behind the stage. And the radiant smiles of the staff members warmed the room. And the best part -- the bill, including tax and a generous tip, came to grand total of $50. Rincon Cubano is a hidden gem. When we left, I kicked myself for waiting so long to return for dinner ... and a totally enjoyable evening. read more

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Absolutely delicious! I have been here several times and the food quality and service have been outstanding - You must try it! I wish I could post a pic of my food but I gobbled it all up. Oh well, I guess I'll have to come back read more

Food is authentic and delicious! There is a variety to choose from including a Cuban Sandwich, ropa vieja, Cuban pork as well as a daily special at reasonable prices. There is also a bar that makes awesome and authentic Mojitos. read more

Be open to experience new flavors Service is top notch. Food is served in a timely manner, tasty and hot. Wait staff are observant and friendly, eager to explain the menu offerings. No rush to get you off the table so you can sit and enjoy the ambience. Looking forward to our return visit with friends. read more

Rincon Cubano - Recoil - Cuban Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Nice atmosphere, my empanada was little to greasy to finish don't think it was drained, just placed right into the foil and wrapped up but the Cuban sandwich was spot on! Wished I only could have had a mojito to go with it..lol.. I would visit again for sure though.. read more

Rincon Cubano - Daily specials!! Review coming soon!! Let's see what it's all about !! - Cuban Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The food was authentic and very good. The wait staff were friendly and it was a good value.

This is one of our favorite restaurants in Sarasota. The palomilla steak dinner and vaca frita (another steak dish) are fantastic. The servers are lovely and kind. Great place to eat! read more

Very friendly, authentic Cuban dishes. The croquetas are even better than I've had in Miami. If you're in south Sarasota, it's definitely worth your time. read more

Very good food. Service was fine. Haven't had Cuban food this good in many years. Highly recommend. I had the Ropa Vieja.

I have passed this place so often but finally decided to try it. I was shocked when I walked in to see the size, cleanliness and full bar. The food was amazing. The staff was accommodating. I gave this place two thumbs up and all the stars that can get it was enjoyable and priced very well. The Cuban is huge and loaded and definitely they must try.! read more

Since I'm vegan but my family is not, we decided to go to this Little mom and pop restaurant. I really couldn't eat much but what I did have was absolutely delicious. The yellow rice & black beans were so flavorful. I added the boiled yuca with mojito and sweet plaintains!!!! My husband had the chicken jibarito and wasn't even talking during our meal. This place won't disappoint! Customer service is great. On Saturday night read more

I'm a foodie and when we visit Sarasota throughout the year, we can't wait to visit Rincon upon arrival. The food is delicious, portions are sizable and authentic, staff is incredibly friendly and hard working. We love this place! read more

Still a very good Cuban sandwich We once again visited Rincon Cubano, "Home of the Cuban Sandwich". And once again I came ready to order their Cuban Grande with extra meat. This substantial sandwich always seems larger than 12 inches. A concession I made to my wife was I would only eat half and bring half home. A sign on the door asks people to be patient, the restaurant experiencing staffing shortages. We certainly understood, so many restaurants facing those same issues. That it took a little longer than it normally should to get our food was ok, and once my sandwich arrived, it was impressive. I liked the crunchy bread. I also found the roast pork particularly noticeable and very good, maybe it was because I got the extra meat. I recommend double meat to get a better bread meat ratio, it isn't a special request but a menu option. Rincon Cubano is a large place with a Latin feel, unobtrusive music playing. A comfortable place. We enjoyed a relaxing meal. read more

Very good Cuban food love this place referred some one and they loved it I've tried there Cuban sandwich and the ropa vieja was amazing

Felt like I was in Cuba for lunch. Food was authentic and delicious and they had all my favorites.

Went in for a Cuban, it was a nice size for the value, but I expected it to have more of an authentic taste. The service was good, and the restaurant offers a lot of seating available along with good prices. read more

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Good food, nice ambiance and great service with reasonable prices and fairly authentic Cuban...good daily menu items...check online for details...planning on going back for dinner on a Thursday for pork fricasse read more

Cuban spots never disappoint. From the flavor, to the amount of food they give, and their service. Ambiance wise this was a very chill spot like they all are. Very casual, very "hole in the wall" type atmosphere. read more

Rincon Cubano - Breaded Pork chops with plantains, rice and beans - Cuban Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

My son and I go here often. They remember what we order every time. Really nice people and good Cuban food.

Did take out tonight and first time I've been disappointed with this restaurant having eaten here 3 times before. Something has changed for the worse in my opinion. In the past I've always tried the Cubano sandwich which was always good but wanted to try something different tonight. We ordered the Cubano Picadilo and the Cuban steak sandwiches. Lots of bread for both sandwiches but both had very little meat and the steak sandwich was really bare bones with something they called shoestring potatoes. It was comical and I'd recommend avoiding it. No condiments whatsoever with the steak sandwich and the Picadilo maybe had 2 tablespoons of ground meat. I really wish I had taken a photo of each sandwich but I tried being as truthful and descriptive as possible. We won't be revisiting anytime soon. My recommendation: order a Cubano from the Publix Deli and you'll be very happy! read more

Great Cuban sandwiches, friendly people. Rest of the menu looks very good. Kind of a hole in the wall location but worth it. Always busy when I stop by read more

I love the food here. It's close to my home, and we have been there several times. We have never been disappointed. The ropa vieja, the chicken, and the plaintains were particularly good. The prices are very reasonable, and the people are friendly and attentive. read more

What a great hidden gem!!! Came on a recommendation from a friend and we are so glad we did. I had the Friday lunch special with the 1/4 chicken, rice, beans and plantains. This was the juiciest chicken I have ever eaten. It was flavorful, and juicy! The sides were amazing too. Nothing was bland! My friend had the Cuban sandwich with beef and cheese. Too big to finish but she loved it! Can't wait to come back and eat more!! read more

Rincon Cubano - Cuban Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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I am sorry Rincón Cubano, but the Original Cuban Sandwich I ordered was below average. The bread was not toasty (planchado), the deli meat was below average, yes I said deli meat! This is not what I expected and am very disappointed. We ordered out and partial order was packed.. we had to drive back. Staff are personable, friendly and are busy hustling about. Restaurant environment adequate for a neighborhood spot. read more

Super nice people run this place! Very clean and decorated with Cuban flare! I ordered a Cuban sandwich with a side of fried yucca both very tasty! There is also Cuban coffee that's to die for! Prices are very reasonable! read more

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Outstanding delicious dishes at Rincon Cubano means there's no need to drive to Miami for authentic Cuban flavor. Croquettas, Mojitos, ropa vieja, camarones al ajillo, bistec empanizado, arroz blanco, arroz Congri, maduros and frijoles rojos all taste as if home cooked. Can't wait until our next meal here! read more

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Amazing spot full of Cuban warmth and culture in the middle of Sarasota Florida. A must for Cuban food lovers or first time food enthusiasts. Salsa music and Traditional eats = great time for breakfast, lunch, dinner or anytime in between. The wall decor was colorful and seating is plentiful. Try the empanadas- our favorite was the chicken! Cooked "al jugo" very juicy and savory in a fried medium pocket. Incredible. Also tried the guava with cheese, wasn't my favorite. But the chicken was made to order while the guava was in display. The Cuban grande was AMAZING. Worth adding the extra meat too (just $1!!!) , make sure you get the mojo garlic sauce. We put that *ish on everything!! Definitely enough for a second lunch portion by the pool or beach. We had the yuca Frita and tostones too. Loved the yuca, tostones were okay, I prefer the sweet ones. Flan was tasty as heck, and I loved my Guanabana milkshake! I heard great reviews of the milkshakes and they are accurate. Must get. The cortadito was to DIE FOR!! Cafe in leche too! They have glass Coca Cola bottles!! I would come again and I recommend you do too! read more

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This restaurant is conveniently located across the street from Aviva /Benderson nursing home and rehab, and is terrific for takeout. If you are visiting someone at the nursing home, this is the kind of restaurant where you can eat again and again and enjoy their basic offerings. The ropa vieja with shredded beef is flavorful without being spicy, and I enjoyed it with yellow rice and black beans. My companions all had sandwiches of different varieties, and enjoyed them very much, particularly noting the delicious fresh rolls they were made on. Their tip was to get the larger sized sandwich, pay for extra meat, eat half and take the rest to enjoy for your next meal. While practically empty when we were there mid afternoon, the service was very very slow. Tip number two would be to order ahead and do take out. They do make their own flan and rice pudding, all fairly basic but well done and got us happily fed. read more

Rincon Cubano - Ropa vieja, yellow rice, black beans - Cuban Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Oh boy. I feel like I'm gonna get in trouble by some friends of mine who suggested this place. Ok, here it is. If you want average sandwich that is called "Un Cubano" then come here. But if you're looking for a mojo-marinated pork roast, ham, (sometimes salami), cheese, and pickles go somewhere else. My friend told me to look this place up when I came to Sarasota. He was adamant that the Cuban sandwiches here would blow my mind. But lamentably, this simple sandwich (which took nearly 40 minutes to make) ruined my trip. I know, you're probably asking yourself what a guy named Gabriel Grimes would know about a Cubano or any hispanic dish at all...But let me tell you my other last names are Angulo Pimentel. I have traveled up and down South America and I can tell you that us hispanics like flavor. Even our water has flavor... it's called tequila and on the coast it's called rum. This sandwich had no flavor, and practically no ingredients. Will I come back?...... No creo. Gracias. read more

Rincon Cubano - Cuban Grande - 12" - Cuban Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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