Cafe Caribe

Came here today to try something new for lunch. Cafe Caribe is a cafe that specializes in Latin foods for the most part. I got a bowl Of Picadillo which consisted of ground beef, yellow rice, black beans and sweet plantains. The wife got a Cuban Sandwich. I was pleased with my meal both in portion size and flavor. Since it was closer to noon when we arrived the place was packed but we were able to get a table in the back and were served right away. The atmosphere is nice and homey with pictures of the family that owns the place on the walls. The prices were very reasonable and overall we were pleased with our meal and will certainly be back .

The definition of a family owned neighborhood cafe. Walk in and seat yourself wherever a table is open, or sit at the bar and wait for your carry out order. The ladies will quickly come to your table for your drink order and anything else needed once you are ready. My goal here was to try one dish I have never had before but something light and under 5 dollars if possible. Even though I love a cafe con leche, that hot milk and my stomach just don't agree, ask for an American Coffee with cream if you want to keep it simple. Wanting something light, yet filling, I decided on the Caldo Gallego Soup and a Greek Salad. Save a few dollars by ordering the combo versus ordering them separately. This white bean soup is full of collards, chorizo and small bits of potato, the flavor is mild but well seasoned so you appreciate the ingredients, and is definitely a comfort food. The Greek salad is a nice portion despite it being a small, heavily topped with thick feta, onions, green peppers, olives, and a scoop of potato salad hiding at the bottom of the bowl. The meal comes with a generous chunk of lightly toasted and buttered Cuban bread, and ohhhh that bread is addictive so be careful! The portion size is very generous, especially if you are on a budget, they also have several full menu items at $5.00 and less, so yes, you can find something to fill your belly here without breaking your summer budget! The staff is friendly all around, I observed diners who you can tell are regulars chatting it up with the staff, and others who were just running in to pick up a Cuban Sandwich greeted with a smile, light conversation and quick service. I was pleased with my experience, especially dining alone (though that never bothers me) . The food was delicious, well worth the money, and I had a nice serving of bread left over to take with me. So if you find yourself in Tampa needing a family friendly place to stop for breakfast or lunch, check out Cafe Caribe! Enjoy Unnerved Traveler

This place just isn't good based on my first/last experience. Stopped in because my normal coffee spot up the road was closed and I needed my espresso fix. Didn't even spend 10 min here and it was aweful. Walked in and went straight to the bar area, woman behind the counter had tips spread out all over the counter and didn't even acknowledge us. Cool, grabbed a menu myself and another girl finally showed up from the back. Ordered an iced mocha latte and cheese pastry. I promise my drink was just chocolate syrup and warm milk with ice... I didn't taste any espresso in it... not even a hint. The cheese pastry was stale... I just can't recommend this place :(

Great value and friendly service. Came here for breakfast on a weekday. I ordered the Caribe special: eggs, sausage, bacon, and potatoes. Tried the chorizo from my friends plate and it was a little too oily and salty for me. Their cafe con leche is pretty good and is included with the breakfast special. Will definitely be back to try lunch one day.

Fine, fast, satisfying!Experience: seated, served, fed and enjoyed as fast as i could make the food myself. Don't be fooled though, the deceptively simple breakfast will leave a rich, high-end taste after you're done. My family loves this place.The food: Bacon cooked to perfection. Cuban bread... made with absolute perfection. I love the latin culture and food and really feel at resolve when eating the food prepared for my family and I today. The eggs were juicy and perhaps not my favorite scrambled eggs but that is absolutely fine.A wonderfully wholesome Cuban cafe that you must try. So happy to start the morning like this! Lived in Tampa for 5 years and this is one of those places that make you want to leave the house more.To think about: the way covid has affected the community has led to some increase in prices but i assure you it is worth it. Other than the prices, everything was very thoughtful here. I am in peace

Couldn't be happier with the service, price, and food. The Cuban is insanely good.Highly recommended.

I always order delivery for breakfast or the bacon egg and cheese on a Cuban and a cafe con leche. Hits the spot every time.

What a find!!!! Sunday morning in carrollwood all the breakfast places are hopping, including Cafe Caribe. My girlfriends and I wanted a nice quick, home cooked breakfast after our workout and this hit the spot. We were immediately greeted and able to pick our own table. All the prices are super reasonable and all the breakfast options are customizable. All the food was home cooked, our fast and with a nice Cuban twist. We had pretty much a little of everything and it was so tasty. We will be back soon!

First time here and it was amazing! Everything was great, the food, the service, the atmosphere was very old school diner! A lot of regulars for sure. Everyone knew each other. We came for breakfast and it was so good we decided to take home some sandwiches for lunch. The cafe con Leche was perfect! Will post pictures of the sandwiches after we get them. They have great prices. Next time we will try the mofongo.

Our waiter was great, super friendly and helpful. The food was okay flavor wise. The only thing I'll say is the price a little pricey for the kind of food. But def worth a try. The portions were good.