La Cocinita Cubana

The food tastes amazing! Whenever I'm stumped for lunch I love stopping here for a sandwich. Highly recommend.

A very sweet woman owns this Cuban kitchen off Center Road. I do like her Cubans and love to eat them fresh at a table right there outside. I also love the small fried potato balls and plantains. The place can get busy around lunch time and there's super limited parking. I highly recommend calling your order on your way in, usually takes me about 20 mins. Give it a try!

The best Cafe con Leche in town! I was in Brandon for a week and ordered the Cafe con Leche almost every day during the trip. It was delicious and I didn't even add my own fixings to it. The flavor was excellent. Want a breakfast sandwich? Then be sure to order the Egg, Bacon, and Cheese Breakfast sandwich. It comes in Cuban toast and the bread was actually toasted to perfection. This is a hidden gem. The best of the best!

While i was getting tires on my car at Clarke Automotive I was looking for nearby food. La Cocinita Cubana popped up and I asked the folks there and they all said the food was great. Well, they were right!! After my tires, I went and got my wife and we ate lunch there. The owner explained items my wife wasn't familiar with. Great food, great owner, check them out!!

My only experience with La Cocinita Cubana was through a Mobile Meals delivery. I haven't actually been to this location as of yet. I loved everything that I ordered except the Pan con Bistec (unbreaded) sandwich. Unfortunately, it was overcooked which made it dry and chewy. Perhaps they can make it medium rare the next time I order it. I didn't specify how I wanted it cooked, so that's why I'm giving this place 4 stars instead of 3 stars.On a positive note, I loved the Croquetas, Empanadas, and Papa Rellenas that we ordered. I shared them with my mother. I think her favorite item was the empanada. I believe it was made with a mixture of meat. All I know is that it was the best empanada I've had in a while. It was very tasty! Also, everything we received was still hot at delivery. They made sure to keep everything wrapped up well to keep it that way. I'm looking forward to going there to see some of their daily specials, and to try their Cuban breakfast sandwiches. Everything I've tasted so far were very authentic. I may just get the Pan con Lèchon (instead of the Palomilla Steak) sandwich based on the wonderful reviews. It's definitely worth more visits.

Enjoyed the best Cuban sandwich ever at this location today. The female owner engaged me in pleasant conversation while preparing my sandwich. The Cuban bread was excellent and meats were very tasty. Great value for the money as well. I will return to this place again.

The best Cuban sandwich I've had in Brandon. Stopped here an a whim one day for lunch and got myself a Cuban and a deviled crab. Now I consider my a connoisseur of Cuban sandwiches and deviled crabs as I have tried them from various places all over Tampa. So believe me when I say this place is one of the best. The sandwich was perfect in every way, the roast pork was juicy and delicious, the bread was fresh, the meat to bread ratio was spot on. When it comes to a pressed Cuban sandwich this is about as good as it gets. The crab was delicious as well. I'll definitely be back for

What an awesome place! Food was incredible as well as the coffee and the owner is so sweet! Would definitely recommend.

Really good food. Ordered via DoorDash and had it delivered. The owner took great pride in the food prepared and reached out to me to let me know that the food was on its way. Received the food and it was delicious. Highly recommend

Amazing food for an amazing price. The only Cuban restaurant in the area that is authentic. Dorcas is amazing. She is so sweet and welcoming. I love coming for my lunch break