Great little hidden gem right on 41 in Lutz. Elizabeth & Stephanie are 2 of the nicest people you…read morewill ever meet! They have a variety of delicious Spanish cuisine. Spicy beef over rice is my fav. They also have pulled pork, chicken, lamb, black beans and the rest of the traditional dishes. Their empanadas are very good as well as their pressed breakfast sandwiches. It's all very tasty! Prices are reasonable and the portions are generous. They also carry traditional Spanish groceries & fresh produce. Do yourself a favor & try The Latin Spot. You'll be happy!

This is a great spot for some awesome hispanic treats. They serve empanadas, croquetas and…read moretequenos. They also serve hot food options and offer great prices. They have a market with some produce and other latin groceries. the people who work there are also very friendly.

Ordered a Cuban sandwich & a pernil sandwich. Amazing!!! So…read moredelicious! I hadn't had a pernil sandwich since leaving New York & definitely a lot better than I remember in NY. The desserts were amazing too!! Tembleque! Bread pudding!!! Yes we will be definitely visiting again. Service was great and the ambience excellent!!

Absolutely love their chicken on the bone! They have a lunch buffet that you can choose your meat…read moreand sides from, that is changed daily. They also have many fresh made pastries to choose from. The shop is smaller with limited seating but it is kept very clean. There are also a few tables and chair outside. The staff is friendly and happy to help.

Ricky's Cuban restaurant is a small venue. There's about eight tables inside and one or two outside…read moreon the veranda. I ordered a Cuban sandwich ($9.95) and fries ($2.95). The sandwich is ordinary it did not live up to the Cuban sandwiches that I've had in Tampa and St. Petersburg. Table service was excellent. The fries were good, but I did not get the Cuban taste that I'm used to.

Convenient to Carrollwood, fresh Cuban food, generous portions, authentic taste. A casual spot, to…read moresit and grab a bite or takeout. Cubans, breaded steak, pork morro, yellow rice, Spanish Bean and much more. Breakfast lunch or dinner, a taste of home with no mess, and reasonably prices. Delivery is available as well in a pinch!

Good food! small place. Had just what I wanted on a quick trip around town. Highly recommend this…read morelittle eat in diner!

Located in a plaza this Cuban restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. The space is small and the…read morefood is ok. We got breakfast and it was tasty with the cafe con leche which was wonderful!!!

Absolutely love this place! I can't get enough. The sandwiches are so fresh. It takes about 10…read moreminutes from the time order to receive your sandwich because nothing is premade. But it is absolutely worth the wait! Portion sizes are huge, regardless of the limited menu. Enjoy a fresh Café con Leche also while you wait! The owners will greet you face-to-face every time you're in the store, and are so friendly and want to make sure your experience is top-notch. Parking is a little tight because it's in a plaza but most times a day you can get right in. There are only three tables to die so takeout is best unless you don't mind sharing busy times . No Bathrooms available

This small shop is a home run- Sandrita prepares each sandwich carefully and with love. My Cuban…read morewas without a doubt, the best Cuban I have had. The pork melted in my mouth and the ratios of ham, pork, cheese, mustard were perfect. Next time I am in the Tampa area, I'll make sure to stop by. In a small strip mall with limited parking and table service but the owners couldn't have been nicer.

Pepos Cuban food is such a great little spot, especially when you need a quick, reliable dinner for…read morethe family and don't feel like cooking. It's super convenient to just drop in, grab what you need, and be out the door... easy, fast, and always hits the spot. And if you know, you know... you can even order a fresh made-to-order palomilla steak sandwich (I'm calling it the secret menu). It's so good and honestly worth the stop just for that. Perfect for takeout nights when you want something comforting, flavorful, and way better than the usual last-minute options. Definitely a repeat place for us.

really good Cuban food. from steak sandwich to Cuban, all excellent. black beand were home…read more made. specials every day were a great deal the egg rolls were terrific

Delicious selection of baked goods and great cafe con leche. The coconut flan and croissant were…read morewonderful. Friendly staff!

La Bahía is a Puerto Rican bakery through and through, so if you're from the Caribbean or Hispanic,…read moreyou already know what to expect. But Florida is a melting pot -- you've got folks from Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras, everywhere -- and they walk in asking for Cuban bread. It's kind of funny because... this isn't Cuban bread. It's Puerto Rican bread. Different taste, different texture, different soul. And that's not a knock on anyone; it's just one of those cultural things that's hard to explain unless you grew up with it. With that said, the sandwiches here are solid. The place gets busy -- packed, actually -- which tells you everything you need to know about how the community feels about it. The food is authentic, the flavors are familiar, and nothing tastes watered down or "tourist‑friendly." We've been coming here for years, and the consistency is what keeps us returning. Same quality, same service, same comfort‑food feeling every time. It's the kind of spot where you walk in and instantly know you're getting the real thing.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Las Palmas Latin Grill, and the experience exceeded all…read moreexpectations. The food was absolutely excellent--full of flavor, fresh, and clearly made with care. Every dish had that authentic touch that really sets it apart. What truly made the visit stand out, though, was the service. Ramses, the owner, went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. His hospitality and attention to detail created a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere that made the meal even more enjoyable. If you're looking for great Latin food paired with outstanding service, Las Palmas Latin Grill is definitely worth a visit. I'll definitely be coming back.

Honestly so delicious. From the outside it's hardly noticeable and once you are inside you still…read morewon't expect much. But the flavors that were put on our table were out of this world. I had the ropa vieja and it was delicious. A decent portion that allowed me to share with my daughter who wolfed down her garlic shrimp in record time. The yuca melted in my mouth and was so garlicky. Even the black beans were full of flavor. I truly would have gone back if I was in Tampa for another day, and I will definitely be making a trip back the next time I am in town. I really can't imagine another cuban spot that could be better.

I really wanted this to be a home run, especially being in Tampa, where the Cuban sandwich was…read moreborn, But what I got instead was a foul ball. I ordered takeout at lunchtime expecting something fresh and satisfying. The Cuban sandwich was the biggest letdown. They try to get slick by loading you up with slices of ham while giving you very little pork, when the pork should be the star. I even left specific notes on the order: no salami and add mustard. Somehow, they still left a piece of salami in there and didn't put any mustard at all. A Cuban sandwich without mustard? I don't know. It was so bad I had to take both halves of the sandwich and move all the pork onto one side just to make it resemble something decent. There was one tiny slice of pickle. Don't take my word for it--check the pictures. That's why I always include them. The soup? It reminded me of Lipton soup. No knock if you like that, but this was basically Lipton soup with grease. As for the coffee, it was takeout coffee, so I can't even complain too much. I got it to wake me up, but honestly... after this meal, I should have just stayed sleeping. Overall, really disappointing given the expectations.

Brought friends here for lunch and decided to try the milanesa today, with fries and yellow rice as…read moresides. Just as I expected, this place never disappoints. I've only had Argentinian-style milanesa before, and I can easily say I liked the Teresita style better. The marinara sauce on the milanesa brings enough acidity to cut through the grease from the fried meat -- the meat is thin and crispy, but not at all dry. The fries and yellow rice make the meal an absolute steal based on the amount of food you get. My friend had the fried fish, which looked delicious -- excited to try it myself next time. Will definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

Absolutely love Mr. Empanada! The chicken and broccoli empanada is always a favorite--so flavorful…read moreand perfectly cooked--and the crab empanada is amazing too, super tasty and not skimpy at all. I've also used them for catering for my gender reveal and they did such a great job. Everything was fresh, on time, and a huge hit with our guests. Great food, great service, and you can tell they really care about what they do. Friendly vibe, Highly recommend!

The Cuban, deviled crab and empanada was good. The small chef salad was not good - all lettuce,…read morehardly any ham and couldn't see any cheese? The last time I had gotten this (maybe over a year ago?) was when the previous owner was there and the salad was loaded with ham and cheese.