This might have been our first meal in Key West. Drove over, parked in their lot, and ordered two…read morethings, but the most amount of food. Very generous portions. Our research told us that this would be a great meal and it truly was. I ordered the pork chunks, which were perfectly fried and so flavorful and tender on the inside. My wife ordered Ropa Vieja which was pulled beef, which wasn't as good, but still quite tasty. Had to bring food back home with us, which we ate for various snacks before we departed. Fast food and a nice hidden gem in the town. Glad we had this kick off our trip.

I've been to El Siboney a number of times over the years and am finally getting around to writing…read morethis review. The restaurant is tucked away on a back street, far from the usual tourist spots, which adds to its charm. The food is authentic Cuban cuisine -- and I say that after decades of living in and around Hudson County, NJ, where the Cuban community is large and vibrant. At El Siboney, everything tastes fresh and homemade, with generous portions and prices that are refreshingly reasonable for Key West. This visit, I ordered the whole fried yellow snapper, served with yuca, yellow rice, and beans. My dinner companion had the Siboney skirt steak, one of the restaurant's popular dishes, served with a choice of sides. Both meals were excellent. Dessert was equally impressive: a delicious slice of tres leches cake and silky vanilla custard that were the perfect ending to the meal. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience. Dinner for two, including dessert and tip, came to about $100 -- a great value for the quality and quantity of food. El Siboney remains one of my favorite places to eat in Key West.

My coworker and I had just gotten off the water and were looking for a quick meal. We'd walked past…read moreFrita's many times and finally decided to stop in. We ordered the White Cuban, the Beef Tacos, and a side of Yuca Fries. Everything was delicious and packed with flavor. The sauces were especially flavorful and complemented the food perfectly. I also had the chance to chat with the owner for a bit, and it was clear how passionate she is about serving great food and taking care of her customers. That dedication definitely shows in the quality of the food. We'll definitely be back!

My Husband and I are now obsessed with Fritas. We stopped in for dinner one random night the place…read morewas empty and there was plenty of seating. But don't let that scare you away. The food was absolutely phenomenal. My husband said the Frita burger was the best burger he's had in his entire life. The burger patty was a mix of beef & chorizo, and topped with pulled pork that was so uniquely different. I had the pulled pork tacos, which was some of the best tacos I've ever eaten. Our server was awesome at suggesting his favorite items from the huge menu. We will be back very soon for sure!

We came in for an early dinner around 6:00 PM on a Thursday and the place was pretty empty. Keep in…read moremind, while the footprint appears massive from the outside, the actual indoor dining space is relatively small, a huge chunk of the building is an elaborate gift shop and mini Cuba exhibit. Most of the seating is outdoors, which could be tough on a sweltering Key West afternoon, but the interior is heavily themed and they did a fantastic job with the vibe. Yes, prices are a little high, but that's just Key West. The service, however, was great, and the food was exceptional. I ordered the Chuleta de Puerco, and it was genuinely some of the best pork I've ever had. All entrees come with your choice of white or yellow rice, beans, and another side, I went with the yuca. My girlfriend got the Bistec Palomilla medium rare, and they nailed the temperature perfectly. That's a thin piece of meat, so most places overcook it, but it was perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. Dessert was great, don't sleep on it. The Guava Bread Pudding was unlike anything I have ever had and the Tres Leches was perfect, moist without being overly sweet. To top it off, I had the best café con leche of my life. Here's where things took a turn: At the end of the meal, I poured a spoonful of the Tres Leches directly into my café con leche. The moment I took a sip, the table shifted. A warm energy entered my body, and before I knew what was happening, I was fully possessed by the ghost of Pepe himself. I blacked out completely and woke up in a hotel room three days later. According to a local newspaper clipping on the nightstand, I had somehow won a town-wide domino tournament and consumed enough rum to kill a small pirate crew. 10/10 food, service, and atmosphere. However, I am currently seeking a local exorcist. Pepe is still living inside me and refuses to leave until he gets another plate of yuca.

Hi All!! First and foremost I want to say that usually it is…read morenot me leaving bad reviews but I really felt like I was taken advantage of. This is an area of tourism but we do live in Florida and have driven to the keys many times. This time we decided ti bring our family from out of town! What a disappointment this was! It was a party of 11 people. The majority Ordered the breaded fried chicken "Pollo empanisado" The chicken was overcooked but rubber like it seemed to me like when you take frozen chicken and try to defrost fast ... we left the chicken and ate the rice and black beans alone. The plantains were hard and cold . Just terrible! I love Cuban food and the "hole in the walls" are much better than this fancy all decorated beautifully!!! I take good tasty food cooked to perfection over the looks of a place. The manager said she took off two dinners off the bill but it was still over 300 dollars We will never come back here neither I can recommend this place to anyone at least the chicken and plantains. Not to mentioned I asked the food runner if he could pls bring us a few extra plates and an order of plantains on the side and this other rude man said" no!!! He can't do that he is the food runner tell the waitress " Really? It's that a good costumer service to you? You may go and judge this place for yourself and hoping this serves as a critique for them to focus on quality of food and good customer service. Thank you !

This was an accidental find - popped in our first night in Key West because it was right across the…read morestreet from our VRBO. It's a small cafe with personality - a few tables and a counter. Gabriela took great care of us (we went there THREE times while in Key West - once for dinner, twice for coffee and key lime pie!!). SOOOO good! Hubs had the beef tacos in corn tortillas with black beans and rice and salsa verde and pronounced it all delicious! (I tried the black beans and rice and loved it!). I had a chicken empanada which was great but I loved the arepa stuffed with shredded chicken the best - fabulous with their homemade salsa verde (I would put that on everything!!!). Let me tell you about that ginger mimosa - amazing! They make their own ginger syrup and I loved that it had a little ginger bite and was not overly sweet. While everyone CLAIMS to have "authentic" key lime pie, this one won our vote - no toxic green color and a smooth creamy tangy custard. And not cool whip either. Yum! Hubs said it was as good as his aunt's and that's high praise. The cafe con leche was also perfect.

I'm disappointed. Lettuce, tomatoes and onions have no place on a Cuban sandwich…read more I'm from Tampa were they know how to make a proper Cuban Sandwich.

All is fantastic food and great service‼ Great location off of Duval, east to walk to. Love the…read moreambiance, so Key West

Santiago's Bodega ended up being one of our favorite stops in Key West…read more It's an easy walk from Ridley House, and if we'd discovered it earlier in the trip, we definitely would have gone back more than once. In fact, happy hour is already on the list for our next visit. The sangria was so good that we may have lost track of how many glasses we had. The tapas format made it easy to try a variety of dishes, and everything we ordered was flavorful and well prepared. There wasn't a single plate that made us wish we'd ordered something else. What I liked most was how relaxed everything felt. We took our time, shared dishes, drank sangria, and enjoyed the afternoon without feeling rushed. Next time we're in Key West, Santiago's Bodega will absolutely be getting another visit.

This was one of our favorite stops on this trip to Key West. The food was the best of our visit!…read more We loved that the had an appetizer sampler and an entree sampler. As a person that has a hard time deciding between items on a great menu, this was dream! Our service was outstanding. We loved the ambiance of this spot. Lots of cool artifacts and art! Especially if you are a Star Wars fan. Highly recommend a stop here!

Such an interesting place! The food and service were excellent…read more The Star Wars decor is a little odd but then Key West always surprises me with something every time I go. We had a reservation and were seated promptly at a table up front. Our server was over in flash and soon we were sharing the tuna watermelon ceviche, the lobster mac and cheese and the quesadilla. All were delicious! For our entrees, we had the chicken and waffles, scallops with more of that lobster mac and cheese (I said it was good!) the fresh catch of the day and a ceasar salad. The fresh catch came with an ear of corn that I made short work of! For dessert we devoured the banana bread french toast that was perfection! I will definitely add this to my list of "go tos" in Key West!

The lobster anything was excellent. I has the shrimp benedict, but everyone else had lobster. The…read morechickens and roosters running around provided entertainment and the atmosphere with the trees and flowers flowing over top make it an experience.

nice atmosphere, servers were ok- ive seen better, too many tables? . the food both times wasnt…read morethe best. 2nd time it was cold and steak was rare or more like raw. i didnt complain but not returning. People, including myself alway suggest the restaurant because its iconic. they need to pay attention to their food coming out of the kitchen!

Kaya has great Key West Vibes. We brought fish we caught that day on a charter trip and the chef…read moreprepared it for us 3 different ways. The dishes were amazing and delicious. To top it off, we had the most amazing server. Renata so friendly and very knowledgeable about the food and entertainment available at Kaya. Next time we are in Key West we will return and hope Renata will be there to serve and entertain us with her stories and hospitality.

We had such a great experience at Kaya! We brought in our fresh-caught mahi mahi for their…read morehook-and-cook, and they turned it into an incredible three-course meal for only $20 per person. Everything was flavorful and beautifully prepared--a really fun way to enjoy our catch. William, our server, was fantastic and truly added to the experience. He was attentive and thorough, explained everything, answered all of our questions, and even brought us a magazine to show us a review featuring the dish we were having. That extra attention made the evening feel special. Great food, an awesome hook-and-cook experience, and exceptional service from William. We would absolutely recommend Kaya!

As a local with high standards, this maybe the best kept secret in KW…read more The conch fritters have loads of conch. The coconut shrimp are cooked to perfection with an amazing dipping sauce. Let's talk mojitos: 10 out of 10. Sangria, 10 out of 10. This place reminds me of being in Costa Rica due to the music super friendly atmosphere, affordable prices and amazing authentic food. I wish I took pics of our apps, but we crushed them in a matter of minutes. Next time!

From the owner: Ven y prueba nuestros sabores caseros y únicos.read more

We enjoyed our breakfast sandwiches and Cuban coffees. Note there's no seating, so get it to go.read more

After walking the entire length of Duval Street and visiting the Southernmost Point buoy, we were…read morehonestly too tired to walk all the way back to the area with the main restaurants. So we started looking for something nearby and came across this place. It's not a traditional restaurant -- they've basically turned the porch into a seating area. You order at the counter and wait for them to bring your food. There's also a small general store right on the porch. We placed our order, and it took a little while for them to prepare everything. The fried banana was really good. My sandwich, though, was pretty boring. Still, it was a chill and peaceful spot to sit in the shade, eat lunch, and watch all the cool cars go by -- a nice, relaxed lunch overall.