Cute little cafe, walking distance from longleaf community service breakfast and lunch options…read more Great staff very friendly and hard working, they get pretty busy during their rush hours but worth the wait! Indoor and outdoor sitting area, bathroom available, they do float at 4 pm so get there early! The empanada, stuffed potato and Cuban sandwich were great! They also had coffee options and traditional Cuban soft drinks like Jupiña, Iron Beer and Malta. We will be back for sure, so glad we found this spot early on while in this area!

Don't walk run. I've just had the best Cuban sandwich I've ever had…read more The pork was absolutely delicious and juicy, and pulled versus sliced with the Swiss cheese melted into it very nice Hammond delicious pickle with the bread pressed to perfection. The only thing wrong with it is I wish I had another stomach so I could eat more. I WILL BE BACK

Pretty damn good Cuban sandwich! Maduros fresh, guava slush naturale delish drink. This place is in…read morean odd looking strip mall with a giant sign that says Cuban food. The inside is bare, empty and unassuming. The booths are ripped and tables wearing. Walls are missing paint and it looks like it hasn't been updated since the 80's although these owners have only been there for 4 years. But you just sit back and listen to the Latin music in peace imagining you are in Cuba as you eat. If ambience is what you are looking for, a to go order would be better. If none of that matters, take a seat and enjoy your food hot. Service is fine but I was the only one there If you're in the area make a stop

Came by this restaurant by way of a Yelp search for restaurants in the area…read more I had read the reviews and it looked like it was well know for its Cuban sandwich. Me and hubby walk in and are greeted immediately with a friendly hello. When we were seated, we told the man that seated us we were newbies. He brought us out our water and told us to take our time looking over the menu. When were were ready to order, we decided to just split the cuban sandwich and get an order of fries. When the food came out, (on two plates!!) we were so glad we did decide to split the sandwich. It was HUGE!! It was also SO GOOD!! Fries were nice and hot and crispy. Highly recommend this place, when we get back to FL we want to try some more of the other tasty sounding menu items.

EAT HERE!! We are visiting from North Florida and so happy…read morewe found this hidden gem! This food is incredible! Unbelievable flavor! So good we ate here three times in two days. Chicken, steak, black beans, rice, plantains, coffee - it was all delicious and highly recommended. Seriously, if you like Cuban food - or even if you don't - try this place. You won't be disappointed.

Not much to tell either way. It was ok food…read more I would eat here again, in a group, less likely to go here by myself or with the wife.

The food was awesome as usual. Izzy our server was very friendly and kind. She knew Spanish!read more

A trip to the Clearwater area isn't complete without a dinner at Columbia. It's always a treat to…read moredine here -- from the Cuban food to the ambiance to the service. Excellent! The food remains solid. We enjoyed the mahi mahi, the thin steak, and the Cuban sandwich. Plus, we also once again ordered the mojito pitcher. It's made table side -- though this time they did not add the rum in front of us. It always made us laugh when they poured a bottle of rum into the pitcher. When we asked, the waiter said the rum was already in the pitcher. That's the only bummer. Great restaurant that continues to deliver.

Box of Cubans 17512 Dona Michelle Dr…read moreTampa, FL 33647 @therealboxofcubans Delicious Cuban Food and Cafe. This place is your Go To Place for Fast Food Cuban Cuisine and Cuban Coffee delights.. Great place to eat with your Family and I Friends. Don't miss out on this place. Go and visit them and find out why this place is getting very popular with locals. You can Order Online or do Uber/ Door Dash.

There was once a bright sparkly Pier 1store on the other side of this strip mall. Now I have a…read moretasty new reason to come back. Welcoming. bright, clean (Ohmygosh, it's spotless in there), with so many nods to Cuba in the decor-and of course, the menu. I didn't study the options before dropping in on a whim, so I'm sure had a deer in the headlights look as I studied the large menu. The kind man at the counter told me the whole menu was available all day. That's excellent-but uh oh, more choices! After going round and round, I settled on a bacon, egg and cheese pressed sandwich -and got it on Cuban toast-which is always good, everywhere you go-but this was especially yum. (that crunch-the butttery ripples running through it. Ohhh my) I wish I could have stayed and enjoyed it there-the couches were so comfy! But I had to take it with me. No worries, tho'. This huge (and I mean HUGE) and perfectly wrapped sandwich stayed warm all the way home. The bacon and egg were both so well cooked-I'll get it without cheese next time. Those are words I've never typed before-but the bread, bacon and egg need all the spotlight. They're sublime. I thought this sandwich was a great value, considering the size and quality. I liked the cheerful interior. There's plenty of parking. And the location sits along Bruce B Downs in New Tampa-right at the foot of the on-ramps to I-75 north and south. It couldn't be any more convenient. They have a reward program and a coffee menu that so many with love. I'll spin back up there and dine in next time. There's lots of great space to chill out and enjoy.

Being from Tampa, we are always on the look out for good Cuban sandwich places. My favorite in…read moreTampa unfortunately has closed so now on for it's replacement. This I found online searching and have driven by it a million times in the 18 years I have lived here in Tampa Bay as it is close to my parents house. Sadly, the plaza that it is in isn't thriving so I never noticed it. Inside was cute with lively music and decor. They were willing to adjust our sandwiches to order and very friendly. They have been there for over 20 years according to the person I spoke with, which in a plaza not thriving says a lot. The prices were very affordable and all the meats were warm throughout (sadly I have had many Cubans with some meat still being cold even though pressed) but I would say that I would have liked the sandwich pressed just a little longer to make more of a crispy bread. Other than that, we enjoyed our lunch and are happy to have found a new location so close to my parents for when my Mom gets her Cuban cravings. :)

My experience here at Cuban Breezes was not exactly what I was hoping for. On the search to satisfy…read moremy cravings for some local Cuban cuisine, I was directed to this restaurant. The ambiance didn't feel too welcoming as it darkly lit and awkwardly spaced. As nice as the staff were I don't think it made up for the not so nice food served. I ordered the Palomilla platter. The plantains were rice and plantains were nice. But the rest really didn't have much flavor. Maybe if given another chance they may improve but I'll skip. Next time I'll look elsewhere for my Cuban food cravings.

Excellent restaurant with a very nice atmosphere and great tasting food! Got to try the mojitos…read moremade by Kimberly and Dave!

The semester is ending. Our small group are separating and going in new directions. Some will…read morereturn, some we may not see again. So where to go for a special celebration? Tampa's oldest and finest restaurant, The Columbia. Atmosphere - historic and beautiful. Service from Nick, our friendly and knowledgeable server, impeccable, intentional, making each of us feel special. The food - ten out of ten. Ten people and every need was met, every item well prepared with perfect timing. It was a great celebration, not rushed, just right. A night to remember with special thanks to Nick and the staff at the fabulous Columbia.