Ole Tampa Cubans

Warm Hospitality and Flavor That Hits Home. Ole Tampa Cubans is everything you hope to find in a great local spot in the heart of Plant City—delicious, comforting food served by genuinely kind people, all in a space that’s clean and inviting. From the moment I walked up, I was welcomed like family. The staff radiated that down-to-earth charm you only find in places where the food is made with love and pride. Their warmth really set the tone, and I immediately felt at ease. Let’s talk about the food—because wow. The Cuban was a perfect balance of texture and taste: crisped just right on the outside, with tender pork, melty Swiss, and that zesty mustard-pickle combo that makes each bite sing. The rice and beans were packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. And the devil crab? Crispy, rich, and so satisfying. What really stood out to me was how clean and cared for everything was. You can tell they take pride not only in their food but in every detail of the dining experience. If you're passing through Plant City even within driving distance, this place is absolutely worth the stop. It’s the kind of spot that reminds you why supporting local is such a treat.

The Cubans are right up there with The "Old Silver Ring" most definitely worth a stop in and check ✔️ out. The French fries are oddly shapes, I think that's what make them super delicious 😋. If you want a really treat, ask Jennifer about them "Shipwrecked fries" omg. I tried the fried shrimp 🍤 I don't like mine to be flattened when cooked (was told they come like that, so if you like them fluffy with moisture, skip them) I didn't care for potatoe ball. The crust was either to think or over cooked. Otherwise this is a gem 💎 hidden on the corner of Alexander in Plant City 🪴. Tell Jennifer hello, she's a sweetheart, the rest of the staff is polite and courteous, the place is always clean 😀. Stop in an grab a bite 🫦.

First timer from Tampa at this restaurant, on my way to Lakeland stopped in Plant City to get donuts nearby, I noticed restaurant, so I stopped by, I ordered 2 Cuban sandwiches and stuffed potatoes, the Cuban sandwiches were great tasting & Excellent!!! A+, the stuffed potatoes were very good & tasty also, the presentation/packaging of the food for takeout was Awesome! & Very neat/tidy, l loved the sturdy brown paper bag! my sandwiches were still good & warm when I got to Lakeland, me and my sister enjoyed our lunch very much 🙂 I'll be back!

Shipwreck fries are described as "thick cut potatoes" but they are actually wide spiral sliced potatoes and are rather thin. This makes them somewhere between a fry and a chip. Glad I added pork, because that's about all I ate! The homemade ranch is awesome though!

Went to Tampa for a wedding and picked up their traditional Cuban deviled crabs. They were absolutely the best we’ve had in many, many years. They were filled with lots of crab meat. They were perfect when I reheated them in my air fryer. Taking a cooler with us so next time we can get a dozen or two to bring home along with some of their fantastic Cuban sandwiches. .

The Cuban sandwich was pretty good as far as a sandwich goes. I was not fond of the crab roll. Staff was very nice. Restaurant needs a good deep clean.

Great local sandwich deli serving tasty Spanish Cuban sandwiches. Stop by while waiting for my insurance quote for my home from the local insurance company a few doors down. I was completely satisfied with both... the Cuban sandwich was delicious, and the insurance quote for my home saved me $5k annually, which gave me emotional relief from the past several yrs of being gouged financially due to rising annual premiums! Thanks for listening

The traditional Cuban sandwich was good. The seasoned rice with black beans was also tasty.

Came by for lunch at 11 on Tuesday. The parking lot is jammed but few customers in restaurant. While waiting for lunch gentleman brought in potato that was cold from to go order and left it on the counter. Another customer had cold potatoes also, they offered to fix but customers said they would eat them anyway. I think they were regulars. Asked about the stuffed crab I ordered and said they would use other fryer. The woman brought it out so I could check it, said it was a bit crispy and would refund my money, it was fine and I was on my way. I really liked the crab, lots of crab and good flavor. My half American Cuban was also good. Found prices to be a bit high $14.90 for crab 1/2 Cuban and drink. Not an everyday lunch price. Found it interesting they pressed them in foil And paper. The crab and potatoes are made at the other location and brought here to fry. I know they were having issue with one fryer but were trying to make it right with customers, give them credit for that. Overall a tasty lunch.

A local icon in the area. Very casual and no frills. They have the typical local favorites like Cubans, black beans and rice, and devil crab roll. Service is adequate and when it's not busy they'll bring it to you. They also have a walk up window. If you come during lunch time you might wait a bit.

2.5 stars. We were served bland food, which did not complement our lackluster experience w/ the cashier. This is a small establishment that boasts of its DEVILED CRAB, which my lunch mate REALLY ENJOYED. Sandwiches are made w/ Tampa's La Segunda's Cuban bread. Four Cuban varieties are available: Traditional, American, Honey & Spicy. Prices range from $6.25 for a half sandwich & $8.49 for a whole. Open 10 AM to 6 PM every day but Sunday, breakfast is served from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. The restaurant's full menu is NOT extensive. There's one dessert available-- guava pastry @ $2.99 (made daily). Some popular menu items are the Deviled Crab ($2.50 to $4.99) & Potato Ball ($2.75). The Potato Ball is made w/ beef & pork. The Deviled Crab is made w/ fresh blue crab & no fillers-- snuggled inside homemade bread crumbs. Another patron favorite is the Half Sub w/ Deviled Crab or Potato Ball w/ a beverage @ $8.50. There's also a Cash 'N Carry Special of a Half sandwich, side, & medium drink for $8.99 (or $10.99 for a full sandwich). I noticed a few other offerings on the limited menu: Fried Shrimp w/ Fries, Shipwreck Fried Potatoes, The Port Salad, Spanish Bean Soup, & Cafe Con Leche. I may have omitted some. Patrons order @ the counter, but the food is brought to the table on royal blue cafeteria-style trays. The menu is posted along the wall near the register. Our dark-haired female cashier on a Saturday couldn't muster a genuine smile or greeting-- she was robotic like, yet w/ an air of unfriendliness. We didn't feel welcome. She's a management issue who needs addressing. We ordered two half sandwiches (the spicy & regular Cubans), & a side of black beans w/ onions, w/ added white rice & roasted pork-- see pic. Both Cubans LACKED FLAVOR-- see pic. The beans & rice were BLAND-- worst I've eaten (& I've tried many over the years). Even the small amount of roasted pork I was given (see pic) lacked flavor. If not for the onions providing some flavor, I would have tossed the entire bowl. And no yellow rice? This is the first Cuban restaurant I've patronized that didn't offer it at least as an option. The dining room appeared clean. There was plenty of available parking in the strip mall lot. Catering is available as well as a food truck. Party-planning prices can be found on the on-line menu. Will I return? Nope. Food is the foundation of a restaurant, & this foundation was weak. How anyone can make & serve an unfavorable Cuban or black beans & rice dish is beyond me. There are just too many quality Cuban establishments in the Greater Tampa Bay Area to enjoy. I may be a gringa, but I'm a gringa who loves & appreciates Cuban food when it's done well.

Amazing food. You know the Cubans are authentic when you see the plaque on the wall saying their bread is sourced from La Segundo. I tried the deviled crab...it's the BEST I've had since the old Seabreeze restaurant closed years ago. I will definitely be back!!

Poor service, poor experience, will not go back! Counter help very rude and unprofessional. Purchased two deviled crabs with cocktail sauce. Before I left the counter asked the attendant to make sure that sauce was inside. He assured me it was but when I got back at the car and checked the bag it was missing. Went back inside waited again in line again and told him that the cocktail sauce had not been put in the bag. He gave me the cocktail sauce and asked for my credit card and charged me an additional 54 cents as though it was a new order.

Love this place!! Any time we are in tampa and heading home we stop @ this plant city Cuban restaurant. For just under 25 dollars we ate 2 whole Cubans and 2 small deviled Crabs .. I have to say tampa Cuban food is the Best!! Highly recommended for fast inexpensive meal , that will put a smile on your face!

Went here with family on a whim. The prices are fair and the place was small but clean. I got a medium sized cuban which was very filling and 3 deviled crabs. The cuban was good, better than some I've had. The deviled crabs were amazing, I wish they were bigger but I would gladly just buy more to compensate. The hot sauce provided compliments the taste well. It was very meaty, no fillers. The staff was polite and everything was made to order so there was a small wait.

I really want to love this little place, the price is right, the cashier is a doll but the portions are so hit or miss. Last time I went, I got a Traditional Cuban with house sauce (Mayo/mustard mix) and it was piled high with pulled pork, ham etc. Went back today, and it has barely any pulled pork on it. So so disappointed :( The one constant is the potato balls, they are always amazing- so that's a bonus. If you're going, get one more than you think you should. And then eat it the next day for breakfast (you're welcome). With the competition in the area for an excellent Cuban sandwich, you've got to be on target with yours to keep people coming back! I'll probably go back again to make sure it want an off day, again I really want to like this place!

We went back today because my husband wanted to try them. I did get the American Cuban this time and my husband got the traditional Cuban and deviled crab. My sandwich was super bland, and my husband says his was also bad. I tasted his deviled crab and it tasted like bad fish to me. I drown my sandwich in hot sauce to get the taste out of my mouth. I really wanted to give them the benefit of trying them again, but this was the deciding factor for me. We won't be back. There are a few other places in Plant City where you can get a good Cuban.

The ambiance was minimal but don't let that fool toy because their cubans are really good. Their house of of mustard and mayo was suggested by the order taker...so we took it and we got it pressed. The potato balls are the BOMB. and the crab balls are pure crab...can cakes don't even have this much crabmeat in them. Perfection and it was quick after we ordered. Id definitely go back

Literally blown away by the delicious Cuban bowl with rice, black beans, and pork!! As authentic flavors as you can find anywhere. So much flavor in those beans and especially the pork!!! And rice is drowned in beans, which makes for a unique texture that is unmatched. My favorite thing, was the portion of the bowl. It is packed down FULLY full with no lack of pork by any means! Truly had a great experience, and nothing but high recommendations for this place. It's a bowl you have to try. Definitely will be coming back soon for a taste of their many different options of the menu.

My wife and I had a late lunch here today. We split an American Cuban and some shipwreck fries and it was delicious. Even the sweet tea was excellent. Plenty of parking and you can get in and out of there real easily. I like this place. Cudos to the owner.we will be back

one of the worst places I've ever been due to service! I got $50 in food. And every sandwich was wrong. The staff did not want to fix it telling me I ordered wrong. I ordered a Cuban with only meat and cheese. Add mayo! Only mayo! Well every sandwich had lettuce tomato and pickles on it including mustard. They said we didn't order correctly and they are giving us issue on fixing our order..... I'll never eat here again.

Food is OK it's a traditional cuban sandwich the meat, the Swiss cheese, pickle, and mustard. The Deviled crab is fresh I got the medium sized I found a couple of pieces of shell. The black beans were good. Just a simple place to eat.

Nice place to grab a good Cuban sandwich and a Devil Crab. Seating is limited, but the tables turn over quickly. The Devil Crab is tasty with just the right amount of breading and meat. The Cubans are very good, with the right amount of roast pork, ham and salami.

This little "Cuban" hole in the wall doesn't serve colada, the cafe con leche tasted like the milk was spoiled. The "deviled crab" croquette tasted like the crab was bad. The Cuban sandwich was plain. Light on the pork, lightly "toasted" and VERY light on flavor. They brought packets of Texas Pete hot sauce out with our dishes, and man, the food needed it. This place sucks.

Best authentic Tampa style Cuban sandwich in the area. Starts with Segunda bread. Fairly priced also.

Found this place on yelp and it was delicious. The service was efficient and price was right. I got the cuban with a crab ball. Both were delicious. I would recommend stopping here when in the area

The picture of the devil crab says it all. 80% potato and 20% (maybe) crab. I understand cost of products have gone up but pretty soon you will be paying top dollar for nothing. As for the mojo pork sandwich, why would you ruin it and put mustard and pickle on it. Couldn't taste the mojo. Very sad excuse for a "Cuban" restaurant. Don't let the Tampa name fool you. Also, maybe if the counter help knew their products I would have gotten a better lunch. Sorry for the rip but very disappointed. One star is to much.

Food was so good! Great prices and friendly staff. The American Cuban and potato ball was my favorite :)

Fast and friendly service is what I experienced. This place is a cute little historic place in plant city.

Decent but the other Cuban place has better flavor and the fried crab ball was very good. Fountain drink but no Coke Zero.

Stopped in to try a cuban. It definitely didn't disappoint! I got the full traditional, it was big and very tasty! The wait was a bit much, and it was real hot inside the restaurant so I'm not sure I'd be able to dine in. All in all, worth it!!!!

Went for dinner around 6 pm. Parking lot was virtually empty so I'd say plenty of parking. There are dedicated spaces for this place but also additional parking for the strip mall. The employees were very friendly and the place was very clean. I had the traditional Cuban and black beans and rice. The sandwich was good (nothing outstanding) but the rice and beans were excellent! I would go back for the rice and beans alone! Good place to go and better than a chain any day!

The Cubans taste delicious but they will leave you wanting more. I bought a full size but it was so thin. The deviled crab was really good. I enjoyed one of those as my side and it was the only reason I didn't leave hungry. Come for the flavor but order double.

The potatoe balls were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Glad we took time to stop in

I had been a loyal customer for several months. But one day I ordered a pick up and when I got home the bread was so stale I couldn't even eat my sandwich. I had to throw it in the garbage. I'm very disappointed.

This restaurant recently opened and is fantastic with good quality food and above and beyond excellent customer service. I am recognized from the door, supported with staff recommendations and bright smiles EVERY time I enter their doors.

Stopped in for lunch today and had a deviled crab and half Cuban sandwich with black beans and rice the deviled crab had more breading then anything and it was bland sandwich was about the same not much flavor to it asked for no onions on the rice and beans and still got them after i dug through them that was the best thing I got out of the lunch probably won't return

Very good crabs. They had a great dough to crab ratio. Served hot and had large pieces of crab meat. The Cuban was good also pressed and bread was delicious . Fast service.

The Cuban flavor was ok. But when I think of a pressed Cuban I expect for it to be toasted. Bread was soggy and covered in butter. Didn't seem pressed at all.

Tried this establishment today for lunch. Had the American Cuban sandwich (cold not pressed) and Devi crabs. The sandwich was good however, a little heavy on the special sauce (mayo and mustard mix). The devil crabs, in my opinion were average at best. Lots of breading, little crab meat. The restaurant was clean and the service was very good.

Wow. Just wow. I love Cubans and our office for 5 years was in Ybor right next to The Columbia. Famous for its Cubans. I thought I would try Ole Tampa just to see how their Cuban was. I was overwhelmingly impressed. Wednesday 2:45 in the afternoon. Traditional Cuban all the way pressed. Don't need to drive all the way to Ybor now. Highly recommend them.

So yummy. I got the original Cuban which was perfect. Upgrade to a foot long for less than $2. Agave turnover was the bomb!! Hand made daily.

These guys have awesome authentic Cubans and the best devil crabs in the area. If you are in the downtown PlantCity area, this is a great place for lunch. If your in a hurry, call ahead and pick it up at the side window.

Had the traditional Cuban. It was bland. For the price they charge, I expected better. Everything from the pork to the deli meat was just bland and standard. The toppings themselves were inconsistent with a heavy emphasis on mustard on the sandwich I had, which was about the only thing I could actually taste.

This place is awesome .... You have got to try the potato balls .. They are not spicy but gave great flavor ... and the Cubans are super ... Donna was so sweet ... Get to this place and support local restaurants

Very friendly and extremely clean. But the food is amazingly fresh and tasty! Very true to the devil crab, it was fresh and filled with crab meat, no imitation crab meat but the real deal and lots of it. Hot sauce isn't really needed while eating it because it's such a burst of flavor! Can't wait to go back and try breakfast

Went there today for lunch. Got a Cuban and tasted very good. The restaurant was very clean and the help was very courteous. The only thing ai would like to see would be, for them to have a sandwich combo with chips & drink. Most sandwich shops have that.

I have purchase a few cubans here and to my opinion they just dont have the correct flavor on the meat that I would expect from a Cuban sandwich. The meat portions are small in the sandwich especially the pork portion. The bread is good as well as the condiments. Its the meat just doesnt seem like what Id expect. I wasnt expecting Broccattos type of sandwich but maybe somewhat close would be good. The stuffed potatoes were good although a bit small.