Cuban cuisine: the best places to taste it in Lakeland
9 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Great service, the waitress knew every item and wine and drink on the menu. Based on what I said I liked she found the perfect wine! The hanger steak..."
Angel Karashay
"This is my favorite Lakeland restaurant. I consider myself to be somewhat of a picky eater, but I am comfortable being adventurous at this..."
Angel Davis
"First timer. I can say I'm very impressed. Although they were limited due to hurricane Irma the hanger steak was amazing. I don't normally order..."
Cynthia Antonyants
"Had the most amazing anniversary dinner at Nineteen61! They made us feel like royalty! The food was exceptional, and the service was impeccable. One..."
June Haney
"Food was absolutely amazing! Service was outstanding! Went with the family and ordered the octopus app, seafood stew, ropa vieja, triple tail fish..."
Hope Reed
"We had the most amazing food and server we could’ve asked for. Our server Carlos was so helpful and made sure everything was perfect. The tostones..."
Jessica Parnell
"We are so fortunate to have 1961 in Lakeland. I get the pleasure of dining around the country and 1961 competes at high levels. Quality of food is..."
Rose Kondrat Huddleston
"Went for brunch. Loved the food and bottomless mimosas. You get a lot of food for money for brunch. Never been for dinner but it was..."
Shelley Manry Bourgeois
"Tracy Pilkenton and I had brunch there today. Service by Logan was outstanding. Food was amazing. Cappuccino and bottom less Mimosas complemented..."
Greg Sanders
"Took my wife for her birthday and it was our second visit. Amazing in every way. Awesome service. Chef visited our table. Food that was to die for. ..."
Kenya Crosby
"1961 is my favorite restaurant in all of Lakeland. They have a wonderful combination of excellent service food and atmosphere. My favorite menu..."
Loughlin D. Black
"This place is a gem. Excellent selection of rare spirits (including bourbons.) Our pollo saltado was delicious see picture! Brandon was such a..."
Justin Porterfield
"Great fusion Cuban. South American food. I had the chefs special of shrimp and rice which was great flavor. Plantain chips eh,eh, but Shrimp made..."
William Cook
"One of my favorite places to eat in Lakeland. The food is always great and the drinks are so unique and just so will done. The biggest problem is..."
Joy Alvarez
"I’ve been here twice and each time the food has never disappointed. This restaurant is a very nice place and one of the best restaurants in..."
Ben Nevins
"What a great place to eat. The food was ver unique. Everything we had was wonderful. We started with the 1961 salad. Wow it was so fresh and very..."
Joseph Flannery
"Our waiter, service, and food were all amazing! This was probably the best steak I've ever had. 😂 I wasn't sure on the desert and our waiter..."
Katherine Andrade
"I really enjoyed the food, the service and the atmosphere of this restaurant!
If you haven’t been to this restaurant before they will give you a..."
Paula Ramirez
"Great spot, just the right amount of casual dinning mixed with elegance. The bourbon/whiskey/brandy selection is outstanding. The service was top..."
Scott Williams
"The service was great! We got free champagne and desert because it was our first time at the restaurant and it was my son's birthday! The food was..."
"Five star experience. Owned and operated by a family staff who have an unmistakable passion for what they do. The food was great. Had the Cuban, and..."
Alexander McLendon
"I love getting my latte made just the way I like it (with two shots espresso, no sugar, no foam). There are fabulous pastries, some gourmet like..."
Eileen Murphy
"The staff are amazing! They treat you just like family and they actually familiarize themselves with you so that when you return they know your likes..."
Amarilis Casillas
"Best Cuban coffee I have had. The Media Noche yum yum.
What can I say, Divicious service , Divicious employees and Divicious..."
Ana Rivera
"The chicken salad sandwich is life. Thank you for how quick you are to respond to the next person yet still give us attention.
#Friendly #Fun..."
Sherry Wegley
"I had the pleasure of going three times when I was in Lakeland last week. The lattes were amazing and so was the food. The staff is very pleasant. ..."
Kelly-Ann Di Giulio Light
"Best Cuban sandwiches around. Love going here for lunch! Every time I go here everyone is very kind and full of..."
Branden Osborne
"Awesome service, good food and great prices. Love the atmosphere and they make you feel like family. Definitely going..."
Jenn Christy Webster
"They have the best breakfast and lunch in..."
John Paige
"Great food, coffee and atmosphere. A visit downtown is incomplete if we don't stop in for a smile and a cup of..."
Steve Perry
"Me encanta, sus propierarios tienen unas atenciones personalizadas increibles, excelentes relaciones humanas, excelentes servicios. La experiencia es..."
Coralia Santana
"The food and the people in this joint are..."
William Sith Lord Orellana
"Makes the best café Con leche this side of..."
Julie Drawdy Bulloch
"Small deli. Nice staff; quick service and really great coffee and food. Got the Cafe mocha and it was perfect not too sweet; very hot. Everything..."
Jordan Kern-Fordyce
"When you think of a small town coffee shop and deli, I think of coming in ordering, grabbing a ticket, and heading out to go about my day. This place..."
Joe Merrin
"The coffee is very good and my sons sandwich looked delicious! The only thing I wish they would have is some gluten-free bread so that people who..."
Lindsey York
"It’s a small spot but the food is good 😊 I just moved from NJ and was looking for a good spot and the have amazing breakfast sandwiches.. I come..."
The Hernandez Family
"When you want a great cafe con leche and you are in Lakeland, Florida, there's only one place you're going to get it...DIVICIOUS! The owner,..."
Sarah Matos
"The owner is so welcoming, makes me feel like I’m visiting my second mother. All of the employees are polite and bilingual. The food is always on..."
Jorge Tarraza
"I have known the owner and her husband for years and have continued to come here for breakfast on Saturdays about once or twice a month. The food and..."
Samantha Godley
"Today was our first experience at Divicious and it is tasty. This is a very small deli with an extensive coffee bar. There is room for 8 people at..."
M B
"The best! What else can be said? Coffee to die for! Family atmosphere. So much love goes into this food. If you’ve never had Divicious on a sunny..."
Ross Barnett
"The owner is amazing, personable, and engaging. She is extremely accommodating and offers great suggestions on menu items to try. My family was..."
"Surprisingly big dining area, very affordable prices and generous servings. True carribean cooling nested in a hidden corner of a strip mall. Most..."
E. G. Troche
"The Best Authentic
(Cuban Food )
In Lakeland Florida
And The Surrounding
Area
Including Plantcity
I Give Them #10 ⭐️
I have tried every..."
Juanita Prescott
"She always has great food. I ordered congri, plantains and yucca for Thanksgiving picked up Wednesday at 4 . Food was ready. Heated up Thanksgiving..."
jean espina
"Great food, generous portions, friendly service. If you're looking foe atmosphere, this isn't the place. It's pretty generic. But the food and..."
Sheryl Gentry
"I ordered skirt steak with chimichurri and a beef empanada through Ubereats.
I have never had food from this restaurant, so thought the price point..."
Jade DeWitt
"I’m originally from Miami and have been going to Elena’s Cuban Cafe for years.. I absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for authentic Cuban..."
Yanery Perez
"I just got to say that you guys have to check out Elena’s cafe in Lakeland! Authentic food! Literally tasted like homemade straight out of my Cuban..."
Gutierrez Silva
"A delicious taste of Havana right here in Lakeland! Simple dining room with amazing..."
Joye Hehn
"I walked in for the first time on a Tuesday right when they opened and there was a long line behind me waiting to be fed some good food. Service was..."
Kassy Martinez
"This restaurant has the best customer service and Latin food around! I’m Puerto Rican and the chicken and yellow rice is just like my mami’s! I..."
Jen Lay
"Awesome tasting food. Have not been let down on anything I’ve ordered. Recommend them..."
Jeanette Reyes
"I love this place. Friendly staff always makes sure my order is fulfilled correctly. Food is fresh and..."
Five Points Roofing
"First time here. Everything was delicious. Clean restaurant with very friendly staff! The stuffed yuca was amazing! Pressed cuban was so soft and..."
Rach Face
"This place is awesome I get the daily special every time I go and I've never been and for the price you just can't get any..."
Kyle R
"I was in Lakeland for the day working and stopped into Elena's Cuban Cafe. My favorite is a good Cuban sandwich, I could eat them all the time. So..."
Hank Lambert
"Elena’s is always great…food, service, time. I ordered 20 individual lunches online, with names per order and they bagged each separately with..."
"I'm from michigan I come down and stay with my mom. This was recommended by her neighbor and he was right food was outstanding service great. I..."
Wayne Wilson
"Cuban sandwich was amazing. Very quick service too. Definitely recommend..."
Grace Ochoa
"Awesome place to eat, with an awesome staff to go along with it! AND they have a great banana split..."
Glenn Smith
"Strawberry � Hut has the best Cuban sandwich and the best..."
Rita Barlow Stokes
"The food is fantastic. My sister-in-law took my wife and me there today. The Philly Cuban Sandwich is great. The strawberry cheesecake is..."
AJ Roberson
"I had an awesome pressed cuban, it was huge along with a pint of Spanish bean soup. Babe had a Greek salad she said was fresh and was huge also. ..."
Ronnie Bowen
"Some of the best and cheapest Cubans around, clean environment and friendly staff. My go to place for a good..."
Wayne Marrone
"The best pressed authentic Cuban you will ever sink your teeth into. Great belly warming soups. And strawberry shortcake, yum..."
Denise Painter Bates
"Best Cubans in town. Thanks to the wonderful crew who helped us today Theresa, Ilene and..."
Jonathan N Bristle Ramjit
"So clesn...nice employees....good prices...excellent sandwiches. Best ice cream..."
Sandra Ramirez
"I love Strawberry Hut! I have been going here for years. Their Cubans are amazing, the salads are by far the best salads in town. Their shakes are to..."
RaeAnn Rodkey
"I would give it 6 stars if I could. Great food, friendly hard-working staff, great value for the price, big portions, what else can you ask for!..."
R W
"Have been coming here for years. Good food and fast service. Love the Cuban sandwiches and strawberry..."
Del
"2nd visit - again, very clean! Pressed Cuban sandwiches with alternative meat choices, salads, and fresh-fruit delicious..."
Vanessa Perrault
"Ordered 12" original Cuban with no tomatoes. Had tomatoes on sandwich even though receipt says no tomato. First time stopping at the Strawberry Hut...."
Loren Spencer
"I had the 8 in original cuban w/o mayo. The sandwich was really good. Restaurant clean and friendly..."
Faith Davis
"Great place for cuban sandwiches and an ice cream. I stop by every time I'm in..."
Blake Kiser
"The sandwiches were fantastic and just the right size. The staff was very friendly and..."
Sharon Thompson
"Great cubans and even better shakes. Excellent place to stop by for a quick..."
Majid Raffoul
"I’m so glad they put one in Lakeland! Plant city was a heck of a drive from Auburndale ! Cubans are..."
LittleFoot Designs
"First time visitor. Customer service was great. Cashier was very helpful with food selection. Original Cuban was tasty and the Greek salad was also..."
Lynn
"Have not had the chance to visit it as much as I would have liked to, but the food here is incredible, some of the best Cuban sandwiches I have..."
Sidney Munoz
"Ordered/paid online and it was ready at the exact time I requested. Excellent cuban and incredible shake. I'm sad it took me so long to try this..."
Maggie
"I have a hard time leaving a 5 Star review. I love this place, but I don't want it to become too busy. Simple old fashion place, building used to be..."
Jake Bellamy
"Had an original Cuban n it was delicious n served fast, especially considering we arrived during the lunch rush! But the best part for me was the..."
Carrie W
"Friendly staff, great food, and large portions... I've been recommending this place to everyone I know since I visited and had the best Cuban and..."
"Went to La Imperial Bakery a few days ago for lunch. The 1/2 Cuban lunch special was delicious 😋 It was also way too much food..lol. Easily 2..."
Brandi Morris
"Great guava cheese pie. Would like for they're to be more guava in it. Tasted fresh and not to Sweet. Water is good! Fresh food served here. Great..."
Sunkissed Floridian
"During our visit, we can say the place was very nice, clean and welcoming: The interior looks bigger than from the outside so was a very nice..."
Michelle D
"Amazing!!
I heard about this place just decided over the weekend to go. I didn’t make it, but I did on Wednesday and was delighted.
The portions..."
J Morrow, MT
"Good customer service, delicious pastries, coffee was good the Cuban sandwich looked good.The atmosphere gives a Puerto Rico/Cuban..."
Elizabeth Avila
"I love this place I keep coming back every time I'm in that side of town. I love that they have the Caribbean food did I enjoy to eat so. I love that..."
Tayna C C
"Had the cubano and it was amazing and flavorful . The house mustard is very very good. My friend had one of the sweet bread sandwhiches. Can’t..."
Mark Barber
"This place was recommended while attending a class in Polk County. I ordered for pickup but ended up eating inside the restaurant. Before I even..."
D.C. Cooper
"Order The Emperor by Lucy's recommendation it was great even better than the normal..."
Paola Montes
"Very good food. Nice..."
John Monteiro
"Stopped in while driving through Lakeland. They had a decent selection of desserts to choose from. Most were gone when I arrived but I took that as a..."
John Serrano
"So convenient, can order ahead online. Ample serving sizes and everything is fresh and handmade. Pictured is guava cheesecake, guava& creme pastry,..."
Cara preston
"The quintessential Cuban sandwich. Also, great breads, sweets and beverages for the nostalgic, and for the adventurous. Excellent ambience, spacious..."
"This meal was perfect. Perfectly seasoned and very generous portion/ ready fast and for a reasonable..."
R A
"My eyes teared up on the first bite. I have not been happier to pay for food at a restaurant. They have the business down to a science. The food is..."
Leo Shondell
"New ownership. Much more friendly and welcoming than the last owners. The new owners are glad to answer menu questions and welcome you in and offer..."
Leslie H
"Amazing food. Absolutely will be back. We came at noon when they opened and it was already full of people. Definitely worth the..."
Deziree Rosbeck
"Found this Cuban spot while doing a business out in this area! Food was delicious, super cute inside, food came out quickly and service was amazing!..."
Krissia Guerrero
"Went today for the first time and everything was super good! The ribs were to die for! Amazing!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I’ll definitely be back!..."
Kidanny Rosario
"Food always delicious. Customer service the..."
PatRJ B
"Always great to be here. Specially on Saturdays with the pork ribs..."
Maurício Lima
"The baked chicken was absolutely delicious along with the black beans, rice & plantains. The chicken was very tender and the flavor was spot on. My..."
Marlon
"💥🇨🇺 Best cuban food in the area. Yesterday 3.25.23, 100% recommended today again 4.11.23 the..."
Carol Nandy Toro-Acosta
"First time (that I'm aware of) going to a Cuban restaurant, though I have had a few Cuban dishes.
This was the BEST possible first time experience!..."
Jennifer Richards
"Been a long time patron of this establishment. Years of great food great atmosphere, feels like home cooked meals but tastes even better. I grew up..."
Jordan Faison
"This place is awesome. Even the white rice tastes good (not just plain old rice). The roasted pork, the yucas and stuffed potatoes, the deep fried..."
Scott Hooks
"A great little spot for Cuban food and pastries. Good prices. The food was really good and authentic and the staff was super friendly. Walk-up and..."
Rickie Estevez
"The people are great. Personal attention to detail. Delicious food prepared to order in the Cuban tradition. Generous portions.
Truly "Cuban..."
Michael Walz 3rd
"Best chicken I have ever had! Found out they only do the 1/2 chicken on fridays, worth the wait. Gets busy fast so come..."
Eddie Diaz
"This is a cozy Cafe in Central Florida specializing in typical Cuban Cuisine. The food is REAL and delicious! Portions are generous and prices..."
Gustavo Duluc
"It was very tasty I enjoyed the food it had so many nice flavors my kiddo loved it..."
"I never had a Cuban sandwich before, was totally impressed. It was delicious & Amber was so welcoming. I wish them the best, that's what they served..."
mary mckinnon
"We love this place. Best Cubans and soup ever. Great service and prices. I highly recommend Ybors Cuban..."
Mary Anna Clyatt
"Best coffee and bakery in Lakeland hands down. The food is amazing. I must say they have one of the best customer service I have ever experienced...."
Jonaz Munoz
"Best Cuban in Lakeland that's for sure. They changed their name to Ybors Cuban Cafe. So so so delicious. They are not located in the square. They..."
S L
"I wish you still were in Downtown "-( These next door FOLKS!! Had to come and change Everything! Not to mention! Making the sandwich shop a BODEGA!..."
Cookie Vega
"Don’t be deterred by the new VFW location, the food is still just as incredible as it’s always..."
Robin L
"Fantastic Cuban and chicken and yellow rice!! If you are downtown looking for a quick meal, look no further. The food is excellent, it's quick, and..."
James M
"Excellent food, fast service, reasonably priced and quick..."
Bob DeCardenas
"Always great service. I love the girls who work there. Stopped by today, 12/28/21 around noon to get a large order for the family at home. They..."
John McD348
"Always great food and the service is..."
James Goad
"Great cuban sandwich and sweet tea. Reasonably priced and good..."
Liam Manville
"Went in today for the first time . Crazy good Cuban sandwich ! The two women behind the counter were friendly and extremely fast. Best Cuban I have..."
Jordan A
"BEST CUBANS EVER!
And Get the Lunch Specials awesome prices,can't be beat.
Gals serving are awesome. They moved new..."
Shirley Barnett
"This place has the best Cubans ever! Also their deviled crabs and their black beans and rice! Good prices friendly service as well! Stupidly moved..."
alice elliott
"Great place for lunch. Super friendly staff and I will be back..."
"Came in with a large group, 25+. Servers did an outstanding job! Everyone was happy, we got to order whatever we wanted. Food was excellent! Nice..."
James Latham
"I would highly recommend trying this place out! Prices are great and the atmosphere was wonderful! I had the Ropa Vieja and my husband had the..."
Ashley Howell
"One of my husband and I favorite place to eat a DELICIOUS Spanish food, be in a BEAUTIFUL/CLEAN establishment, and be served by AMAZING humble staff..."
Virely Guevara-Colon
"Nice cozy place. I didn't get to eat in as planned, but it was good and flavorful. The only real downfall is they weren't attentive as I'm accustomed..."
J Money
"Monday @ 6PM, party of 6 for a birthday celebration. We were sat comfortably and service was great. Drinks & food came out in good time and the..."
Maika Kishita
"So glad we found this place on a Google search. The food was incredible, the drink I had was amazing. There was plenty of seating, the atmosphere was..."
Becky D'Arceuil
"Our favorite Cuban restaurant! The Cuban sandwich was perfection, bread with a crispy outside and fluffy soft inside filled with amazing pork, ham,..."
CHI LI
"We had a large group eat here after a cross country meet and it was great! I also tried the tres leche cake and it was incredible!!! This was..."
Caroline King
"Excellent authentic food! The cabrito, yuca, and coffee con Leche are the best I've ever had. The service was friendly and fast with a great..."
Gringo Loco
"All was great, food made me feel at home.
Muy rico. The Cuban sandwich was yummy. Everything..."
Rafael Corps Torres
"Went for dinner. Super attentive and polite staff without being awkward. Just good. The food was perfect, fresh, and delicious. You can tell when a..."
Nelson Martinez
"The house made mojo and hot sauce are amazing! Great food and..."
Alice Sparks
"We went again May 30th 2021. The service was excellent. We got bread, for appetizer ham croquettes. For lunch my husband ordered Ropa Vieja with..."
Sandra Knott
"Don't let the outside appearance fool you, this place is pretty good!!! I really like their Cuban Coffee and the Traditional Cuban is pretty good and..."
Darrell Mullins
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