Papa Joe's Sub Shop

Stopped in for a quick lunch. Ordered the Cuban sandwich and the potato ball. Both were very good. Great fast and polite service also. Will definitely stop by again when I'm in the area

This is a family owned and operated sub shop that has really good food, and prices that are a solid value. I ordered the special- which is a small sub, side and a drink. Opted for their famous Cuban, and beans and rice. Cuban was flavorful, and the salami is a Miami style touch, with all flavors melding together nicely. Beans and rice were also flavorful and rounded out the meal.

Owners were very friendly and informed me they had been in business over 30 years. Love finding these hole in the wall places!Wanted to really love this place, but it's Cuban Sandwich is average at best with not allot of meat and I wasn't a fan of the Potato Ball at all. It tasted burnt and re-heated. Definitely will stop again and try a different sandwich.

We were on our way to another (shall remain nameless) highly touted sandwich place, quickly surveyed what would have been at least an hour long line (outside the building), then made our way north to Papa Joe's. While Papa Joe's may not look like much, they take Cubans seriously. Coincidentally, we ALSO take Cubans very seriously, ordering them almost every time a restaurant brags about this glorious go-to sandwich. And if Cuban is in the name? Oh yes, we're ordering one...annnnd maybe one to go.We ordered the large signature cuban with grilled onions and a black bean side. FANTASTIC. Seasoning and spices were on point. Textured, pressed, hot roll...everything you want in an authentic cuban. The only thing we'd like to see is a double meat option so we can REALLY fill out the bread. Just a little bit of hot sauce brought out all the flavors.We look forward to our next trip to PJ's, cuban sandwich, and black bean TUB. We'd also like to see a gun rack of hot sauces (instead of packets) to compliment such a great sandwich and sides.

This place is really good! A tiny little strip mall but inside holes a wealth of sandwich options and friendly service. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed.

Customer Service was great!!! I didn't get any special just got a 7inch cuban with ham n pork bc I like a certain type of chips n drink with mines lol. It was good, made just how I wanted it...no complaints! The pork was tasty & the ham was thin sliced which I love I hate thick ham. I will most definitely visit in the future

Okay so, I have to admit that I've been to Papa Joe's Cuban sandwich shop twice this week. The first day I went, I ordered Meal Deal. I chose a small Ybor City Cuban. The deal comes with a fountain drink (but they offered me a drink out of the refrigerator), and chips or a side. I got black beans and yellow rice for my side. The Cuban is one of the best that I've tasted here in Tampa! Today, I got the barbecue pork plate. It comes with two sides either french fries, black beans and rice, or potato salad. They didn't have french fries so ordered black beans and rice. The pork was tender, juicy, and delicious. And, I enjoy the flavor of the black beans and yellow rice. The customer service is stellar. The staff is friendly. Both times that I went, they greeted us with a smile. They're quick, too! Your order comes out rapidly and I appreciate that because I don't have a lot of time to eat lunch. You've got to try Papa Joe's. You will not regret it :-)

Best Cuban I've had in a while. Classmate and I stopped in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised! We called ahead and it was ready before we got there. Such a great hole in the wall and delicious sandwiches!

Cute place but just your average sandwich place. I had Cubans here and they're good. I decided to get a Philly cheesesteak and it was average. Meat was decent, roll was dry and crumbling apart and the cheese ok. The deviled crabs are decent, good amount of filling but are on par with the other ones of this style. Not like a Brocato's or a Cacciatore and Sons deviled crabs. Next time I go I might try the muffalatta or the roast beef sub.

Got the Cuban because of the amazing reviews. Walking in you get hit by the cooked pork, very aromatic oregano. Will not disappoint. I got the seven inch and filling enough. The staff is very friendly. Going to be a weekly stop while in town.