I have been eating here since 1995. Everything on the menu is delicious. The owners are very sweet people. I highly recommend coming here and getting a Cuban and a cafe con leche if it's your first time.
CAFE CON LECHE. Delicious and perfect way to start the day. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Neat Little Neighborhood Spot.. Tried La Ideal today for the first time for take out lunch and was glad I did. Large Cuban was just that - about a foot long and very good. A buddy and I split it and it was plenty. Ham was shaved, almost chopped and pork was shredded. Overall, the Cuban had a great flavor and I'd put it in the top ten in Tampa. Was a little disappointed with the stuffed potato however. It was a bit dry, the bottom was burnt, and it was really too small for the $1.79 price. La Ideal is in an historic building in a traditional West Tampa neighborhood. You get the impression it is the neighborhood's hangout - for all ages. They do take credit cards. Another really neat local color establishment I'd highly recommend!
Awesome coffee. Used to work nearby,but switched jobs, still looking for coffee this good at the new place! The owner and operators are great people too. Sandwiches could use more meat,but for the price-its an excellent deal.
Friendly little coffee shop!. Simple, homey and friendly. Breakfast was good and cheap. Service and ambiance was really nice... it's nice to find a cafeteria / coffee shop with free wifi that's not a chain. Cuban coffee was very good...enjoy!
Cuban sandwich was hot/fresh, authentic, and delicious, the welcoming environment (thanks Mario) and regular customers were unlike any other shop, great prices great serving size, will go out of my way to return here again.
My favorite restaurant of all time!! I drive 40 min for this Cuban sandwich on a regular basis... its the best you will ever have. Sweetest staff. I've tried so many cuban restaurants in Florida, but nothing compares to this place!
Great local sandwich shop. They have great Tampa Cubans. I also love their Cuban Toast and Cafe con Leche. Manuel is super nice and friendly. Highly recommend!
Miguel and his wife is always welcoming. They have the best Cuban sandwich in Tampa, in my opinion. They also have quick service so it makes for a perfect working lunch spot.
NEW Manuel - we miss you! Sorry to see this closed!
Prior review: Wonderful small diner/cafe serving Cuban style breakfast and lunch. Owner is meticulous in his food preparation...will customize to your liking!
The food is amazing. The cleanest restaurant in Tampa. This very small hide a way is a can't miss place to eat. I would put their cuban sandwich above any you can name, even the most famous places.
Great sandwich spot for quick Cuban food
This amazing little sandwich shop is hidden in a neighborhood near the Bucs stadium and is my go to Cuban sandwich shop in Tampa. I have been eating at this restaurant for over 20 years and honestly it hasn't changed alot....it is always great! My favorite sandwich is the Medianoche sandwich which is essentially a Cuban sandwich on a soft sweet egg bread instead of the crunchy Cuban bread that the standard Cuban sandwich is made with. Simply delicious!
First time there. The best Cuban I have ever had. It's not much to look at but the it was so good. $7.00 for a medium sandwich, a sugar cookie, and a Champs Cola.
I tried this for the first time through Postmates delivery. It was SO GOOD! Def will be stopping in after work now. I had grilled chicken on their amazing cuban toast with fresh squeezed oj and soup. It was lightening fast too. Wondering how crazy it would be to get it delivered again in one day!
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