Love this place! Amazing, authentic Cuban food with great service and a super chill ambiance. 10/10 recommend if you're craving Cuban food in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area. We had the guava juice, croquetas, and ropa vieja--everything was absolutely delicious and tasted homemade. The food was so good I only managed to snap a picture of the croquetas before we ate everything. Will definitely be back! read more

Smokies Cuban Cafe - Croquettes - Cuban Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Cuban food on the Parkway??? WTH??? First and foremost, there's another review that states hot sauce is not included and it's $10 a bottle. The hot sauce in the establishment is by the soda cooler and can be used by anybody. You can buy their homemade hot sauce for $10 a bottle if you'd like some. Wife had Ropa Vieja and it was AWESOME!!! We frequent a renowned restaurant called Columbia in Orlando (and Tampa). We both agreed that this was better. The plantains were good as well as the black beans. We shared croquettes ande paired with their hot sauce and it was spot on. I had a Cuban sandwich. And it was actually pressed. You know how many restaurants outside of Florida don't press their Cuban sandwiches. Not sure if it's in house Cuban bread. But it was good. All in all, if you're tired of chicken fried everything with gravy. Hit this place up. read more

Coffee authentic, and good. Also have sandwiches, and entrees. On right side, heading into Gatlinburg. read more

We just visited Smokies and the food was delicious! Truly authentic Cuban food! Now, I do have so E suggestions (complaints) they only had tomatillo sauce. They need Cholula or some kind of red sauce. Also, fresh brewed iced tea is a MUST for this area. Last, the Cuban bread was mushy and unappetizing. A nice crispy authentic Cuban bread really finishes off a good Cuban meal. read more

Having been raised in Tampa Fl, I know what good Cuban food tastes like. While on vacation in Pigeon Forge last week, my husband found Smokies Cuban Cafe on maps and we went, not expecting much out of Cuban food in Tennessee. Boy, were we surprised! He had ropa vieja and I had a Cuban sandwich, and they were both delicious and authentic! We're back home in Ohio now-where there are no good Cuban restaurants near us-longing for another meal at this restaurant. read more

Good people running a local hotspot. Great food and service. Try the Cuban Sandwich- the bread is incredible.

Sweet Cuban spot is a must! Traditional dishes! Todo muy rico! Every thing delicious!

Absolutely delicious meal! We started with the beef empanadas which were flaky and perfectly seasoned. For the main, the Ropa Vieja and black beans had so much flavor. Pro tip: do not skip the cilantro garlic sauce with the yuca fries--it's a game changer. We finished with a café con leche that was easily the best coffee I've had! Highly recommend for a fresh, scratch-made meal. You will not be disappointed. read more

A Friday pompany favorite! Keep coming back, ready in 20 minutes, nothing more comforting than black beans and rice! read more

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Good food, but $10 for hot sauce?! Ordered the Lechon Asado and Beef Empanadas, which were pretty good. Lechon was a tad dry and didn't come with lime, but not a dealbreaker. Very good Empanadas. The dealbreaker for me is the $10 hot sauce. Apparently, if you want hot sauce it's $10 a bottle and they don't include any with your food. read more

Food is absolutely amazing. Myself being Cuban, the bistec empalizado took me back to my grandmothers cooking. Thank you ! It was great ! Everyone I'm with is completely satisfied read more

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The service was great, the restaurant was clean and the food was delicious! The Cuban sandwiches were a hit. Yuca fries has mixed reviews- I thought they were delicious, my daughter said they were not as flavorful as she thought they would be. Vice versa on the black beans. They were definitely good, but I thought they lacked additional flavor and my daughter was a fan. Overall, we definitely recommend trying Smokies Cuban Cafe. read more

Smokies Cuban Cafe - Yuca Fries - Cuban Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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The food was sooooo good and the staff was friendly! Overall 10/10 experience! Smokies Cuban cafe is a must when in pigeon forge.

Quick table and service was great. The food is delicious and made quickly. Bread is great. Pork is so good. I had a beef and cheese empanada as well and it was so good. I'll be back. read more

Smokies Cuban Cafe - Pork roast sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We visit this restaurant at least once (usually more than once) on any trip to Pigeon Forge. The food is always exceptional! Cafe con leche and toast followed by palomilla with sweet plantains ... it's all I ever want. Pastries are amazing! Service is superb, always. read more

Smokies Cuban Cafe - Cafe con Leche - perfection! - Cuban Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Azúcar From the first bite to the last it was an explosion of cuisine at its finest in my pallet All sides were cooked to order food was hot and flavorful Service was pleasant the waiter was very friendly and patient He gave us his recommendations Restaurant was clean as was the restroom Latin Music was playing in the background I could over hear other guests bragging on how their meal was above their expectations The restaurant was decorated with Cuban pictures and decor Definitely the best meal I had on my trip to the Smoky mountains and the prices were reasonable Absolutely recommendable if your pallet loves Cuban cuisine The black beans were cooked with the pork broth amazing They have a cilantro garlic sauce for a dip perfectly paired with the yuca fríes I am going back for a Cuban coffee and guava empanadas before I head back to Texas read more

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The food was fresh and great! Served was friendly and helpful. Don't pass up on the coffee. Yum! read more

Smokies Cuban Cafe - Hot fresh fries - Cuban Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Fantastic food and very quick service. Highly recommend the steak sandwich and plantains.

What a perfect find!!! Tucked in the back off the main strip, one would miss it if not looking for it. The true value of this place was not just with the food but with the coffees. The strength, temperature and sweetness of the Cortadita and cafe con leche made us order another round!!!! The Cuban sandwich was LOADED with meat. It was perfectly pressed and the bread had that crunch when you bit into it. They were out of the desserts since we came right before closing. Next time we will get an extra sandwich to go for the long drive home. read more

Smokies Cuban Cafe - Menu - Cuban Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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I am originally from Hialeah Florida, and grew up on Cuban food. but since returning to my family roots of East Tennessee, I have missed Cuban food so much. every item on the menu is fabulous and it reminds me of being back home. If you want authentic Cuban food there is nowhere better. read more

Food was quick and delicious. We had ropa vieja, steak sandwhich, beef empanadas, tres leches. The restaurant wasn't crowded, it was a hidden gem of peace and deliciousness. Everyone was friendly. Definitely will be back!!! read more

Home away from home, I love stopping every time we're in town. Great Cuban Cooking and the staff makes you feel like family you haven't seen in a while. read more

The food and coffee are surprisingly Cuban - authentic cuisine, quality and quantity all in one. This restaurant is always our first and last stop when we visit the area. Outstanding! 5 stars for food and service. read more

I ordered the Cuban sandwich and beef and cheese empanada. Almost as good as the most reputable Florida Cuban restaurants. Menu and prices have changed significantly from the pics I looked at before arriving. Super clean establishment. If you're craving Cuban, this will do. read more

Smokies Cuban Cafe - September 2024 Menu (1/2) - Cuban Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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We had to leave Pigeon Forge earlier than planned, but we still made a point to make a stop here before we drove home as we had been eyeing this place since the get go. Inside was spacious with enough tables to sit. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We asked about which ones were their best sellers and she made quick and clear recommendation. She was very familiar with the menu. The picture looked really good and the way the server described the dish intrigued me so I ordered the Sauteed Shreeded Beef (Ropa Vieja), while he got the Roasted Pulled Pork (Lechon Asado). The entrees came with rice, a small bowl of beans, and plantains that can be substituted with yuca or tostones. He isn't too crazy about sweet flavor so he did substitute it with the yuca fries which came with a delicious cilantro dipping sauce. I love plantains so I stuck with tostones which I did enjoy. The meat was all well-cooked and well-seasoned. He also commented on how delicious the beans were. We noticed that other patrons seemed to order the cuban sandwiches in lieu of the plates and made us wonder if we missed out on not ordering those instead. Anyway we had to start driving back so we didn't finish our meals and had to ask for a doggy bag. When we warmed up our leftovers for dinner, the whole thing tasted even better like all the flavors had absorbed better into the meat. He expressed regret of not ordering the sandwiches to go. Oh well, guess that would fall onto our to-do list for the next time we are ever back in town again. read more

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A buddy of ours found this little Cuban restaurant in the midst of restaurants that are all fried this, fried that, a burger, a pizza, and every other version of southern cooking that they have at reinterpreted to claim that is authentic. I love the variety and the change of pace. This is an absolute gem, and something you must check out. The Cuban coffee is absolutely what I needed, and any of the sandwiches were just absolutely perfect. I like the authentic choices that they had on their menu, and then a little something for people that don't wanna venture outside the territory that they're used to. read more

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Food was great, easy to locate, server was friendly and knowledgeable when we asked for recommendations!

In dire need of lunch after an 8 hour drive, Smokies popped up on my Yelp feed with fantastic reviews and delicious looking pictures. We ordered take out and our sandwiches were ready pretty quick and wrapped neatly in foil. The lechon pork sandwich was the best thing from here! So juicy and the cilantro sauce we ordered on the side complimented it well. Unfortunately, the Cubano Especial was not the best Cuban I've had. It just tasted okay. We should have ordered the regular Cuban with the pulled roasted pork, since the lechon was so good. read more

Smokies Cuban Cafe - Sandwich Cubano Especial - Cuban Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Had the pulled pork plate with rice, beans and plantains. Everything was good but nothing special. The flavor profiles tasted very generic. The kids both got sandwiches, both pretty bland. For the money, could have gotten better. read more

If you're really looking for authentic Cuban food, this is the place to go to. You're given a good portion of food. Service is good and the price is right. read more

Lechon asado and empanadas were absolutely scrumptious. The spectacular seasoning was beyond anything we have experienced with Cuban food. Small family owned restaurant, you know you are going to be the best. The owner obviously takes pride in watching customers enjoy his food he prepares himself. He genuinely seemed to enjoy interacting with customers at the counter. We will definitely be back and recommend to anyone. Had to google food nearby. Not obvious from main strip. Sets off main road in strip mall. Worth the trip, for sure! read more

My family and I are visiting Gatlinburg TN and came across this amazing Cuban restaurant while looking for a place to have lunch. The service was great from the moment walking in. We are a family of 8 so imaging the time it takes for someone to take our order. The server was patient and friendly. The food was out of this world good! We had their cheese and beef empanadas, the Cuban sandwich, the puerco asado, chicken tenders, tostones, and more. Everything was DELICIOUS!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

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This is my second time to Smokies. The food did not disappoint. We enjoyed the beef empanadas, ham croquettes, papa relleno, and Cuban sandwich. The food was full of flavor ( a few items weren't hot when served )but for the most part everything else was warm . Our food came out fast and the prices are great. read more

Again, gotta stop here when I'm in town to grab me some beef & cheese empanadas. Fresh and delicious. read more

Smokies Cuban Cafe - Cuban Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

The ambiance is nice. The food was great as always. The service was also great. They were busy and short handed but the service was still good. We always eat here whenever we come to the Smokies. read more

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2 thumbs up! Vaca Frita was flavorful. The large portion can easily be shared. Empanadas were fresh, tasty and flaky. Highly recommend both. No bar, but that kept the cost down. Prices were very reasonable. The fully staffed service was quick and friendly. Dining space was clean and tidy. read more

The food was superb. Empanadas de guava con crema de queso was excellent for appetizers or desert their empanadas are so good. The Cuban sandwich was excellent as well they had it pressed perfectly and the bread was buttered just like my parents used to make it. The yuca frita was also fresh and not soggy the croquetas also great would recommend getting the sampler to have a little But if all the good Cuban famous appetizers. The bistec asado and the fried pork were so delicious I wish this place was closer to Knoxville it was a far drive for us but we will be back and I bought some of their hot sauce which was good mojo style hot sauce read more

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Amazing. I have been looking for a good Cuban place for awhile! We started with the cafe con leche which was so well made and then got our food. Everything was delicious & the service was great. The only critique is that the croquettes were a little dry. Can't wait to go back! read more

Smokies Cuban Cafe - Chicken Empanadas, croquettes, sweet plantains, & Lechon Asado - Cuban Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

food was excellent! ordered empanadilla de carne and was freshly made close to closing time and it was full of meat. Ropa vieja was delicious and the o tv her dish was carne frita which was cooked perfect!! cortadito and empanadilla de queso and guava was to die for. i wish i was from TN to go often. Staff was friendly and ambience was peaceful as it was close to closing tie. will definitely return when visiting this area of TN! read more

Smokies Cuban Cafe - plátanos maduros fritos Con Ropa Vieja, arroz blanco y frijoles negros. el otro plato es con tostones y carne frita. - Cuban Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We are locals and frequent customers - and very happy to have a nice Cuban Cafe in the neighborhood- specially when it is mostly family and the kitchen is. Managed by the owners - we love it and will keep coming ! read more