Passion. The place exudes passion. I don't smoke, but came here as part of a tour since my friend does. We were given a thorough lecture on the tobacco growing and harvesting process for cigars, the history, and then we rolled our own cigars. Afterwards we went upstairs to look at more cigars and have the opportunity to make a purchase. The gentleman who led the tour was the owner-operator. He spoke with a deep love for his family who started this business. He spoke with passion and intensity. It is rare to find people who have such deep appreciation for one's work. The store was lovely. I appreciated the pictures of his family as well as the tobacco leafs on display. It was very educational and an interesting experience. read more

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By chance, our guide brought us in here while we were on the Key West Food and Cultural Walking Tour. It's the oldest cigar shop in the Florida Keys and it is family owned. We were able to watch them rolling cigars. The shop is clean and, well designed with a good history of information inside. The service was great as he helped us purchase a sampler 4 pack of cigars. The price was very reasonable and we were happy to support this business as well. read more

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Someone had recommended this place. We purchased an array of cigars. They are amazing! Must try!

Great service! I don't smoke cigars, but I came to purchase a gift for a relative, and the worker was patient and helpful with all my questions. Most importantly, I planned to mail it home, and he said they can mail it for me, and sent me a picture of the confirmation number once the label was made. read more

Excellent product and accommodating selection of cigars. Good customer service. These employees work hard .The prices on 5 or more was very good . read more

Did a tour here yesterday, it's definitely a must do if you go to Key West. Will definitely be coming here again and going to recommend it to my family and friends. Was definitely fun rolling our own cigars. This place is very special and holds a lot of history. The owners and people that work here are very passionate about what they do and most importantly very welcoming. They explain cigar making from beginning to end, it's definitely a craft. The tour was truly amazing read more

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This was a Great experience! We would highly recommend even if not big cigar people. We truly enjoyed it.

Danny Difabio was AMAZING!! So knowledgable, upbeat & fun!! This is the BEST experience we had in Key West, not to be missed !! The tour would just the 3 of us, super private & VIP. We had Cuban espresso that was sweet heaven, while learning about the: plantation, the plant itself, nicotine vs flavour vs ignition and burn, how the leaves are arranged in the cigar, etc. Even if you're NOT a huge cigar smoker, YOU NEED TO DO THIS TOUR!! We loved it. Thanks again Rodriguez & Danny. read more

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I love the service and friendliness when you first walk in! Greeted with warmth and asked about hubbys taste preferences. Walked through a bunch a things like, what he drinks with them, etc. Ended up with a lovely sampler and a few singles. One was cut directly for him to try right there when we made our selections and purchase. Great service. Very knowledgeable. Lots of options to choose from. And very reasonably priced. Fantastic. We will be back to support this Key West Staple!! read more

Hate to say it but,, bought a box of series 84 ,, I smoked 5 cigars,, they did not stay lit ,, had to keep lighting them. Would not buy this series 84 again read more

We had a great time. The staff was very knowledgeable and the history they taught us was very educational and they treated us very well. The whole experience was wonderful and I will definitely do it again. The cigars are top notch some of my favorite I've ever had. read more

Okay. This was seriously amazing. My hubby LOVED it. We were in a tour with one other couple. Everyone loved it. We had a gentleman leading our tour. He reminded me of Matthew McConaughey with his voice. He was great at teaching us about cigars. We have very limited knowledgeable cigar types and how they're made. We left feeling like we know a fair amount now. We purchased 2 boxes before we left. In addition to the one we each rolled ourselves. Take this tour. You'll love it. read more

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Once we knew we'd be in Key West, I ordered my husband a sampler box from Rodriguez's website and they arrived really quickly. We took the tour on our first day in Key West and it was fun to learn the history Key West played in American cigar history, and also about tobacco plants, how many years go into ensuring a good cigar, and about the blending of leaves to get the desired flavor. You do get to roll your own cigar and try delicious Cuban coffee, besides the knowledge you gain during the tour. Questions are encouraged, so if you want to ask an expert for tips or suggestions, this is an additional plus to the tour for cigar enthusiasts of any level. read more

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Danny has made impressive improvements to this location. Hubby still buys boxes and boxes of Rodriguez cigars every year and points all his enthusiast friends to the brand. We took Danny's new tour and it showcases his expertise on the subject as well as gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling for the cigar legacy in his family. If you are even just a dabbler, please visit this shop and be sure to speak to Danny. read more

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Don't know about this place but they don't carry any of the best brands like Romeo and Juliet, Macanudo, Partagas and some other Cuban cigar seeds brands. Plus their service is not exactly the best. Depending on when you go. They definitely Habra a good location down the Block from sloppy Joe's. But too many other good Cuban cigar places to go to rather than this one. Plus their brands are high priced... read more

I never have smoked cigars before but wanted to take a tour of the cigar factory. From the reviews it looked like touring a Cuban cigar factory would be the way to go and I wasn't disappointed. Danny who gave us the tour, not only gave us a tour but he told us about his family history in the business and was very detailed in informing us about the different parts of the plant that make sure. His family taught us how to roll a cigar (which we got to keep) and served us authentic Cuban coffee. The whole place smelled amazing!! If you take a tour of any place while in the keys make this toward the top of your list. read more

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I am disappointed that it took me 7 years of going to key west before I discovered this place. Been going there regularly the last 3 years or so the cigars are great, Danny the owner is an amazing guy I have sat down with him a couple of times in the store enjoying a cigar and talking baseball. Last trip I bought 2 boxes to bring home with me I still have a few left but will be restocking my supply when I head back down this June or July read more

I've smoked cigars for over 50 years all over the world. I tried each of their type of cigars, Reserved, 84 and 1925. All were excellent cigars with good flavor well wrapped so they had excellent draw. I made two trips to buy more cigars within two days. The staff was great, helpful , friendly and took their time to explain each cigar's attributes. I even meet the manager which also spent time with me. I will buy more cigars from them in future as they have mail order business. read more

Our first stop was a good tour and during the tour out guide took us to all the cool local spots. This place was one of the stops. Super cool family owned with great tasting cigars. read more

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Service is good, store looks clean and professional and happy with the cigars. Would go again

If you are a cigar enthusiast and venture to Key West, you MUST go to Rodriguez cigar Factory. This little gem in a nondescript little storefront in western key west is an amazing experience with exceptional cigars. Ignore all the other cigar stores on the island. This is a family business which originated in Cuba and moved to the USA decades ago. It is the oldest cigar factory in key west. Danny, the grandson, is now running the business and is truly passionate about the heritage and quality of their product. My wife and I stopped in based on the amazing reviews online and we were blown away by the experience. As the grandmother sat quietly rolling cigars, Danny welcomed us and recommended a cigar that I smoked while he enjoyed one as well. He told us of the history and his vision for the family business, while we sipped Cuban espressos. His passion for producing a quality product resulted in one of their cigars reaching international status with high marks in publications. They are not just another small shop - they have exceptionally good product. So much so, I purchased 2 boxes to take home. My wife and I agreed that we will visit Danny's shop every time we visit Key west from now on! read more

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Great service and reasonable prices for what I wanted. Haven't tried the cigars yet. Also large selection.

I am not sure what I walked into, but it sure was not a "cigar factory". Touting a tour, I rushed to get there in time. I walked in and found myself facing two women and an empty store that looked like they were in the process of moving in/out with boxes everywhere. I didn't ask for a tour, as I don't think there is one?? I was escorted into the crowded narrow humidor, asked what I usually smoke and then shown some pretty pricey cigars. Unlike the small cigar factory shop in New Orleans, there were no visible rollers. After seeing $11-$15 sticks, I decided to pass and walk out. Reading the other reviews, I am not sure why the disconnect between my visit and others? read more

What a nice place. Nice family. The nephew even sat down to demonstrate his cigar making. Loved the experience. If you love fresh cigars, do not miss this. read more

I stopped in here during a quick visit to Key West on the way to Cuba. I mentioned to the owner, Danny, that I was heading to Cuba and that sparked a whole conversation about his feelings on Cuba and Cuban cigars. I can totally appreciate his viewpoint, and I was glad to hear it. I would up buying some cigars from him, and enjoyed them later. It's definitely worth a stop in to see Danny's offerings and maybe even see cigars being rolled right there in the store. I'd give you more thoughts on the cigars, but I really don't know that much about this subject. I accepted Danny's recommendations and my friends and I liked them. read more

We hired Rodriguez Cigars to roll cigars at our wedding. Our guests LOVED it. It made our wedding have a Key West flare! Danny was very professional and treated all my guest with respect! My mom even smoked a cigar. Lol. The quality of his products are superior and the best in the island!!! read more

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If you're looking for an intimate learning experience at a family owned business - this is it. I wasn't able to participate in the tour, but nevertheless, the owner Danny went out his way to make a memorable experience for me. The staff were so friendly, and learning to make a cigar was fun. I'll be back next time I'm around KW! read more

History, authenticity, product, experience. These are very important when talking about premium cigars. Danny Rodriguez greeted me as soon as I walked in the door. He was clearly chatting with some old friends...but got my name, where I'm from and what I like to smoke in the first couple of minutes. He led me and my wife upstairs to a beautifully crafted humidor...when he guided me to a box he recommended based on my flavor profile. Then he handed me a cigar and we went back down to join his friends. He insisted I sit and smoke the cigar. It was on the house. He wanted to see me enjoy it. We talked cigars, life, college, occupation, family...hell...before I knew it, my wife and I were now friends of Danny's too! Cigars are about the experience. I stayed for the tour..and Danny is as proud of his Cuban heritage and his grandparent's journey to the US as he is about his excellent product. I'll be back and I'll be singing the praises of Rodriguez cigars to all my BOTLs. read more

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Great product, great atmosphere, great staff. Yes stop by here and enjoy! It's what you would expect

This tour was sooo much fun! Can't believe it's only $35 for such an amazing experience! Super nice and laid back guys that run this place. They give an in-depth tour, espresso, and then you get to roll your own cigar. Can't recommend this enough and I'm really not even a cigar person! read more

It took me a little searching to find the store, but once so found the court yard I honed on on the spot. I was in a super hurry and didn't have time to join Danny on the tour, but grabbed a box and cigar. The construction of these cigars is top notch. I've smoked about 1/2 the box and not one has let me down with a funny burn. Very durable wrapper, these are solid cigars. The flavor is a little more medium than what I'm used to and it doesn't build all that much over the smoke of the toro. Still, very enjoyable and excellent quality. I can't wait to go back and check out the tour. In the meantime I'll order some more online. read more

Unfortunately they were closed. From what we gathered from some locals at the Cuban place down the street, this is THE place to go to get bad ass cigars. Wish I could confirm. It LOOKED legit from the outside. read more

Rodriguez Cigar Factory - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Key West, Florida

Rodriguez Cigar is an experience not to be missed by cigar fans when in KW. Just off the hustle and bustle of Duval St. in it's original location is packed with character, a lot of which comes from owner Danny who took over the family business. He's a great host who welcome you in, asks what you like, give you recommendations, then cuts and lights your cigar as you kick back with a cup of Papa Pilar rum, also a local product. The cigar roller was right there in shop when we went by which was neat to see the actual craft of cigar rolling in action. Danny does personalized cigars for hotels and events where you can also request a live cigar roller to attend. His passion for the craft and his business is contagious and makes for a great time you can't miss down in Key West! read more

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There are lots of places on Duval Street to buy a cigar, but there is only one place that you'll want to go if you're interested in a quality product and knowledgable service. Rodriguez Cigars are the best kept secret in the cigar industry. I don't expect that to last. I have no doubt that this company is about to explode. On the recommendation of Danny, I tried the Reserva Privada Robusto and Series 84 Maduro Torpedo. I was blown away by the quality. I've smoked a lot of great cigars over the years, and Rodriguez ranks right of there with the best. After my first visit, I returned a few days later. This time I tried the Vintage 1925 Series Panetela, and was similarly impressed. These will be the cigars that dominate my humidor for sometime to come. read more

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Happened onto this place while in Key West. What an amazing find. Great family, great story and even better cigar. I just left yesterday and am already planning on calling to order some cases. The Reserva Privada is my choice as I love a lighter smoke. Amazing. read more

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Authentic Cigar store owned by a Cuban family. Excellent atmosphere and great service. Real quality cigars. Really like the Reserva Privada series in the Robusto cigar. When in Key West go with authentic cigars from Rodriguez. These cigars will remind you of what made Cuba famous. http://rodriguezcigarskeywest.com/history/ read more

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I have sampled cigars all over the world and once in a while i get the opportunity to try a great cigar. Then I found this place 4 years ago!!! This is it! The cigar that changes your view of life around you: that enables you to sit back and imagine soft sand on a blue ocean, a cool breeze and a hammock waiting for you. This cigar is all that and more. The Rodriguez family has created a 5 star experience in cigars. Danny and his family have developed a cigar that doesn't need special packaging or marketing schemes this cigar is a stand alone phenomenon that only needs you to light up and enjoy. So if you are in key west and don't pay this shop a visit, you just missed greatness. Or call Danny and order a box delivered to your home. read more

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I went there in December, expecting a good experience based on the reviews. I spoke to Danny, and told him I was something of a novice, but I knew what I wanted in terms of quantity and strength. As soon as the word novice left my mouth, I could tell he lost all respect for me, and talked to me like I was some kind of moron. I do know a little about cigars, including "don't be a cigar snob." We all have to start somewhere. Instead of treating people who don't live and die by cigars with disdain, try to be helpful and enthusiastic for them, and maybe they'll become a connoisseur some day because of you. Not think, "Ahh, I see. This is a hobby for snobs." Despite repeating myself that I wanted only four or five mild cigars, I would up purchasing 10 cigars of varying strenghts (mostly stronger than I or my friends are used to), because well...he didn't listen to a word I said. The cigars themselves are good, though the cigars were a little dry and cracked on the ends in one of the boxes I purchased. As I said, I am a novice (only having three and a half before these), but the ones I smoked were enjoyable. My friends are about the same level of smoker I am, and enjoyed them too. I have not been anywhere else in Key West for cigars, but if I return that way, I'll probably try someplace else. read more

Heard from a local that this is the spot to get a cigar, and they are right! The staff here is really friendly and helpful. The cigars are fresh and high quality with a great price. I picked up 2 boxes of their Reserva Privada in Robusto and 2 bundles of their Vintage Series 1925 Cigarillos in Laurencita. I've got to say I'm impressed by the quality and flavor of their cigars. If you're in town stop by and get a cigar, you won't regret it! read more

My husband and I took their tour yesterday. It was great, the people were very friendly, and my husband likes their cigars too.