My neighbor had suggested this place when we were discussing the best Cuban sandwiches in town. I had never heard of it until he had mentioned it. It takes them a little time to make your food but it is worth it in the end! It goes perfect with the yuca fries! read more

We tried the Cuban sandwich, yuca fries, different empanadas and the Tres Leches cake. Food was plentiful and delicious. The tres leches cake was the best I've ever tasted. Will be going back to this "blink and you will miss it" location. Place looks sketchy outside so be prepared when you walk in to the place...it's really nice. read more

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Found this local spot on Yelp. Hard to find, parking on the side. Friendly staff, food looks great and prices are good. read more

Sal's Bodega Charcuterie - Deli - Grocery Near Me

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Sal is such an awesome cook! Everything he makes is fantastic honestly. 10/10 Yelp certified read more

I absolutely love coming to Sal's. Their sandwiches are so good. But even more the service is amazing! I really enjoy the Cuban Sandwich! And their fries are fantastic and crisp. The empanadas are also great. Go check it out. read more

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Sal's Bodega Charcuterie, located in southwest Tampa off of Interbay makes great sandwiches with authentic Cuban sides. They also offer special hot meals that vary weekly. It's a small clean place, but they have a decent parking lot in the back. There have a small selection of groceries-more impulse than necessities-along with desserts and bottled drinks. I stopped off for lunch on a Friday afternoon, and though it was busy, ordered from the counter and received my food promptly. There were probably a dozen customers while I was there and everyone was patient as there is only one grill and prep area. Despite that, Sal kept the line moving and he and his helper got the food out pretty quickly. My Italian sub compared well to most any sandwich shop in the bay. For around $10 and 20 minutes, Sal's hits the lunch time sweet spot. Give them a try if you're in south Tampa and want a nice break from chains. read more

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Hands down, one of the best Cubans in town! I can't say enough good things about this place. Staff treats you like family, wide variety of food, perfect atmosphere to enjoy lunch or a coffee. read more

Sal's Bodega Charcuterie - Roast beef deluxe - Grocery Near Me

This is a great little "bodega" SOG. It has a sandwich bar, some Latin American products (mostly Goya/Badia), and some locally-produced snacks and desserts. I tried their Cuban sandwich. It was huge. It was full of very flavorful and juicy roast pork. While I would have preferred a crispier pressed bread, the fillings are probably among the best I've had in Tampa (I'm a fan of Bodega's Cuban sandwich). The sandwich is pricy, $9.99. But when compared to Interbay (green) Market, the filling quality is better and more generous, so the prices are comparable. Certainly I could not finish the whole sandwich. The location is a little farther away from me than Interbay, so I'm not switching away entirely, but this is a great option for people in the west SOG area who want a very filling sandwich at lunchtime. read more

This is a small convenient store that serves some amazing food. The staff is super friendly and Sal the owner is usually there. This is definitely on of the best Cuban and roast pork sandwiches in Tampa Bay. read more

Sal's Bodega Charcuterie - Cuban with lettuce and tomato. Amazing - Grocery Near Me

Ginormous sandwiches, delicious!! Simple menu, great food-Cuban and paninis. They have hot bar but the sandwiches were the best

Awesome new local Port of Tampa shop with snacks, great handmade sandwiches and local desserts. Only if there was a brewery. read more

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A great find, although a little hard to find, blink and you will miss it (and you certainly won't see the "Parking in the back" sign). Anyone claiming to have a good Cuban sandwich should n Florida immediately raises suspicions, but I'm happy to report it was indeed really good. Tender meat, good flavors, really nice proportions. The staff is super friendly, and the little parking it out back is key. It is really a mix of little bodega/latin market with three sets of tables to eat in if you want, a deli counter, a hot bar (with rotating specials to go) and a dessert/pastry case. Well worth the search if you are in the area. read more

It's not a fast lunch (45min) but not because they aren't hustling. The place is packed at lunch so figured they must be doing something right. The Meatball parm sammy ($11) is enough for lunch, dinner, and maybe another lunch. Comes on crispy, soft buttered Cuban bread. I'll come back and try more. Yes there's outdoor seating and parking in the back but zero shade so don't bring the dog. Seating inside was clean. Not enough items to be considered a'market' when compared to Interbay Meat Market down the road. read more

AMAZING SANDWICHES. Best in Tampa!!! Great prices $10-13 sandwiches, their chicken pesto sandwich is amazing read more

My coworkers and I had a wonderful experience at Sal's Bodega today for lunch after other fellow coworkers raved about it! Although the outside appears deceiving, the inside is clean and well-organized. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the owner (I assume, Sal) went over the details of the menu and also let us sample food as we were undecided because everything looked and sounded good! One tip, don't go hungry because you'll literally want everything on the menu haha. We ordered the Cuban and pork and chicken platters with a potato ball. Sal brought us their delicious homemade sauces (hot sauce and garlic aioli). As if the food itself didn't need it, it paired nicely with all of our choices. To top it off, the desserts were to die for! I highly recommend all the items on the menu. If I had to critique one thing it would be the plantains, as they were lacking a little flavor and the texture was off but maybe it was just a bad batch. I can't wait to go back and try other menu items and tell more people about it. What a hidden gem in South Tampa! read more

His empanadas are unreal! Everything is so delicious, I believe he might have the best Cuban sandwich in town! read more

Sal's Bodega Charcuterie - Menu as of 8/29 - Grocery Near Me

Forget anything you new about any Cuban sandwich you have had before. SALS HAS THE BEST CUBAN SANDWICH!!! I have been in Tampa my entire life. I was raised all up and down Armenia and if you know anything about Armenia you know there is a ton of different culture foods from the Caribbean and South America. This place is a hidden gem so not hesitate to give them your money. Everyone there is super friendly and Sal is great. Moving to South Tampa I was on the search for a Hispanic super market and even though I didn't find one that sells culantro I did stumble upon this amazing deli/bodega. For those of you who are looking for validation from someone who knows flavor this is the message of validation right here. Side note- My mother makes the best pastelillos (Puerto Rican empanadas) therefore thats the last thing I order out because I have had the best ones at home. Sals is the only place myself and my mom will ever purchase empanadas. read more

Sal's Bodega Charcuterie - Cuban sandwich, Malta, champagne kola - Grocery Near Me

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The steak sandwich was on point and the service was A+. The cuban bread they used was fresh and warm. Also they had a platano chip that was legit., read more

Got to try the Cuban Sandwich today. BEST IN TAMPA. Honestly. The roast pork is definitely house made and it gave so much flavor. This will be on my 'eat very often' list for sure. read more

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Great sandwiches, reasonable prices, and a small little store all in one. Would absolutely recommend.

Good Cuban influenced food. Yuca fries are a must try. Empenadas were hot and flavorful. Cuban sandwich was very good. Note, this is not a fancy place but was clean and welcoming. Enjoyed our visit. read more

They have such good empanadas, and tres leches cakes!! Even better - they are happy to serve you and always so kind!

Love this place! Best Cuban food and the desserts are amazing. Staff is always super friendly. Support local

Hidden treasure!!! This place was recommended for the Cuban, so we went in search and found the treasure. While we were waiting, the chef offered us a sample of the chicken empanadas. Fantastic! The Cubans were large, wonderful fresh Cuban bread, and the roast pork was delicious. We went with the original (no lettuce or tomato) and would definitely have the original again. Can't wait to try more of the menu! Although small, it is definitely warm and inviting. Everyone was so friendly. read more

Great food, some of the best Spanish food I've had in Tampa hands down and service was great, I will definitely go again.

Sal's Bodega Charcuterie will certainly surprise you and your taste buds will thank you! This isn't the same ole spot. Sal transformed this spot to a gem focusing on excellent food and Latin products! Don't forget the desserts and give the lasagna a try; it looked delicious! Seriously, the Cuban sandwich was THE best I've had in the area. Way better than the green store down the road...Also, the chicken empanadas were delicioso! The staff is welcoming, the place is super clean and the food is wonderful. Sal is investing in the business and it shows. I hope he invest in a proper vent/HVAC to vent the space a bit better. I can't wait until the outdoor area / Food truck opens. If you're looking for a new spot do yourself a favor and check this spot out! I'll definitely be back...spread the word. read more

Food was great, this place is a hidden gem. The outside of the store leads you to wonder if they are open. But once inside it's a nice little place. read more

Best Cuban sandwich and empanadas!! Was introduced to this place from my realtor. I highly recommend!!!

Great spot for a quick bite! Out of the sandwich options, I definitely recommend the Cuban. However, I hear the empanadas are fantastic as well. read more

Great little sandwich shop with a small Spanish grocery section. The owner is a solid chef who specializes in Puerto Rican cookery. Come check it out! read more

I would say sorry to many other Cuban Sandwich makers in the area, but not gonna. Just that they must pick up your game to even compete with Sal's. The tastiest and juiciest pork ever. Chicken empanada to die for. So lucky to find this little secret. read more

The best Cuban sandwich EVER! The owner roasts the mojo pork every day. The sandwich is huge it will take 2 days to finish it.

New deli/grocery store in Port Tampa with delicious Cuban sandwiches and steak sandwiches! Will be adding more items soon and a good truck for outdoor dining. Check it out! read more

The Cuban sandwich is my favorite and the staff is very friendly! Besides hot food, they have a mini-market for basic supplies and also you can buy vape there, if that is your thing. read more

Clean, friendly, and tasty ..... little gem hidden on internet and westshore. I drove past it many time before someone pointed it out and told me to try it read more

Sal's is my favorite place South of Gandy. The sandwiches and desserts are great. The chicken stew lunches are fantastic. The staff is extremely friendly and the modest size of the bodega makes it feel homey. read more

Very delicious sandwiches, my two favorites are the Cuban and the meatball. I don't even like meatball sandwiches but this one is out of this world. The owner/chief is very friendly and professional. read more

Great little deli bodega spot. Good prepared lunches and sandwiches aren't bad plus I love the yucca here.

Outstanding sandwiches, best Cuban I've ever had, and great Italian chicken pressed sandwich with pesto. Delicious cake and cookies too! Little place in residential area, parking in back, friendly service, great prices, ( took it to go but there are plenty of seats too) read more

Sandwiches are amazing. Desserts are always great. The hot food is great too. We live down the street and love to treat ourselves to Sal's lunch some days. read more