Vargas Cafe

Enjoyed a really good Cuban sandwich here. The bread was freshly toasted and tasted like garlic butter. Loved the bright pickles and mustard with the ham, pork and mild Swiss cheese. Service was professional and attentive. Also plenty of AC.

Amazing Cuban. The Pan con bistec and empanadas were some of the best I have ever had. Easy access form the beach and port area.

I feel like I am at Grandmas house, this is one of my very favorite places in Cape Canaveral. I was devastated when it burned. I couldn't be happier that it was brought back to life for all of us to still enjoy. TY. Best Food served by just Genuine Lovely people.

The google menu says that the cuban sandwich is ~$10 but it is not up to date. The sandwich is $13. The cuban sandwich was overloaded with pickles and mustard, which made it way too bitter/acid and salty. To go orders go with no napkins. So make sure you get them before you leave. The place looks clean.

We had the cuban and spicy cuban sandwiches also jalapeno poppers and empanadas. All very delicious.

Great experience! We tried a lot of their food, and everything was excellent. We ordered chicken empanadilla, picadillo empanadilla, black bean soup, croquetas de pollo (chichen croquettes), two sides of maduros (sweet plantain) and two cuban sandwiches. We fell in love with their cuban sandwiches, crispy in the outside, tender in the inside, with their home made pulled pork, among other things. Very good. Very friendly and attentive. It is a small place, but it certainly uses its space to the maximum. There are 4 tables inside that sit 4, and 3 or 4 bar stools, plus one table with two chairs outside. Don't judge the place by their front door. Come in an try them! I bet you will not be disappointed either ♥

The best empanadas I have ever eaten. Everything you get here is great!

📣📣📣Smack some flavor in your mouth with the best cuban in the 321 🥊💥👅🤤 This is HOME🍽😍❤❤❤ The food is freaking outstanding!!!!! Alberto treats you like family & The gorgeous ladies outback feed you like family. I go 2 times a week & sometimes get one to go to eat on Sunday💪❤ it's that fantastic. Amazing. Awesome. ‼️‼️‼️GET YOU SOME ‼️‼️‼️

So glad to have the original back. Went with the Cuban and Maduro. All very good. The picked up the adjacent store front so there is much more room to eat in. Although it does limit you on making new friends.

Good restaurant, food and service. Tacos were average, nothing special. Cuban pulled pork sandwich and empanadas are excellent. Ambiance is a small mom and pop lunch joint.

Been fans of Vargas for several years now. They have expanded their seating area which was definitely needed! Serving is aways quick and friendly. Cleanliness spot-on! Got ham croquettes (not pictured), roasted pork burrito, Cuban sandwich and cortadito. All of were winners. I keep coming back for my Cuban sandwich though-they are crave-worthy!

Don't be fooled by the plaza whew this cafe is located at! It looks like the spot is closed but open that door and enjoy!!! Delicious food. We ordered 3 tacos, Cuban sandwich and steak sandwich... OMG! I would travel from Orl to Cocoa just to have this. Not only that, the service (by one person running the register and tables) was on point! Bilingual, professional, clean and delish food!! Loved it!

This is authentic Cuban food. There are many Cuban sandwiches but the Vargas Cafe is the best. Small and very busy during lunch.

A small mom & pop typeCuban/Mexican cafe , not far from a lot of the cruise ship hotels. We walked from the Hampton Inn in about 20 minutes. We had a sándwich Cubano and some croquetes. Both were excellent!! Made to order, fresh and hot. Excellent, friendly service, and very reasonable prices.

One of my favorite Cuban restaurants ever and by far one of the best restaurants in the Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral area.

Vargas Café, 8010 North Atlantic Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL -0.5-Star Add the Mexican owners of the Vargas Café to the Ananias Club. I don't want to come out and use the dirty little word "liar," but the sign in their window shouts, "HOME OF FLORIDA'S GREATEST CUBAN SANDWICH," which is quite a mighty boast considering all the authentic Cuban-owned restaurants we have in Florida--especially in Miami and Tampa--and the fact that there are zero Cubans preparing and serving food at this Cape Canaveral tourist trap. I might be a Gringo, but I know that Cuban and Mexican food have "nada que ver" with one another. Truth be told, I cannot personally tell you how the Cuban sandwiches here taste because get this: THEY WERE OUT OF CUBAN SANDWICHES! I mean, come on! To be out of your sole signature dish? There was one sandwich left and I got to see it served. I could say it looked like every other Cuban sandwich, but to be honest it didn't look particularly impressive. I've seen better. You might ask, "Hey, Big Boy, what if the Cuban sandwich at the Vargas Café does taste really good, and you just missed out?" Doubtful. Not if it is anything like what I did order off the menu. Ya tu sabes. Since I couldn't try the Cubano, I chose the Pan Con Chorizo. This sandwich was basic, nothing special. The chorizo itself was frozen reheat and the cheese was junk. I also got the Bistec de Pollo, which was not seasoned correctly. The chicken itself was rubbery and overcooked and the garlic was burned instead of sautéed. No bueno. What was worse than the poorly prepared faux fare was the fact that the place smelled like five-day-no-shower-homeless-guy-armpit. Qué fula. At least I can say that our server, Andrea, was fantastic, although she wasn't from Cuba either. The Big Boy says, "There are a half dozen good to excellent Cuban restaurants in Brevard. Vargas Café is not one of them. Skip it!"

They are back open! Finally!! Food is all great, both Mexican and the Cuban food. Fast, friendly service. Local joint, family owned. Great coffee, tacos, pork, beef. If you haven't visited them you need to support this great local establishment. Eat in or take out.

The food was excellent but the restaurant has been closed for months due to a fire that destroyed the roof of the building. There has been no information if it will open again.

For years, every time I come to town I come here for a Spicy Cuban Sandwich. Yum! The seating is tiny and the volume loud, so get your food to go. The wait can be long so order ahead. They charge more for using a card so bring cash. They also give a military discount but you have to ask and bring your ID.

This is a small local place in Cape Canaveral. Their sandwiches are bomb. Crispy bread with tons of flavor inside. I got the chicken sandwich (spicy), it a was perfect. I don't have to imagine how their Cuban sandwich is going to be. I would definitely go again.

Cuban sandwich was excellent. One of the best I've ever ordered. Roast pork plate was very good, but i wish they included sweet plantains with the rice & beans. I added a order of sweet plantains, and with the roast pork plate, it was $18.50

Was looking forward to some Cuban food, but location was closed for building repairs when we tried to go

The hype is real, y'all. My husband and I were in Florida for a family trip and snuck away for a one-on-one date. We love trying new flavors and found Vargas Cafe and its great reviews, so we decided to give it a try. The meal I had at Vargas made me so happy I cried. I'm not even kidding, and I don't think I can say that about any other meal. I anticipated leaving very full because we wanted to try many different things. We started with Coco Rico (a delicious coconut-flavored sweet soda) and tamarind Jarritas soda. Then came tostones (fried underripe platanos) and fried yucca, both of which came out with a garlic sauce that went surprisingly well with the crunch and crisp of the fried starches. Our entrees included a cubano and the fried pork entree, which came with salad I hardly touched and rice and black beans. I highly recommend both of these entree options! I finsihed off my meal with Cuban espresso and dreamily told my husband I could now die happy. Everything was cooked so well, seasoned so well, and make my taste buds so happy. Even the beans and rice were a delightful surprise. The Cuban recipe will add in a kind of vinegar to the beans which sets it off beautifully. I ate so much and wished I could have kept going. We still talk about our visit to Vargas, and it will now be an automatic stop on all of our family trips!

Great Cubana sandwich. It was enormous. This is a must for any local or vacationing group. This small hole in the wall appears to be very popular. Limited indoor seating...maybe 3 tables seating 4, several 2 seaters, and the bar. Free Cuban coffee upon completion of meal. Great service. Must repeat and go back!

Can't say enough. Small place, big flavors, great service. Spicy espresso is great. Ropa vieja is unreal. A must try

Simply amazing! The authenticity is out of this world. Whether or not you're a local or visiting, this is the place to go!!

The food was good as was the service. We enjoy the local type places when we are on vacation.

I went there specifically for the Cuban sandwich, as I do Cubano reviews on YouTube (goofy, I know, but I love these things). I was passing through the area so I had to find a good Cuban sandwich near by, and I did. A fantastic Cubano overall. Great pork and the bread was super thin and crisp, a great press. Right now, this is up there on my Cubano reviews. Not sure the link will work on Yelp, but here is a video of my review, if interested (spoiler alert- I scored it an 8.4): https://youtu.be/ozy7X7GyLb8

Hands down THE BEST Cuban sandwich I have ever eaten. Definitely says something about a restaurant when every table is full. An absolute must try!

I can vouch for the Cuban coffee and the Cuban sandwich! This place is quaint and the food is made to order. Go for breakfast or lunch, they are both muy bueno!

This is one of the best Cuban places I ever been The food is awesome and the people are extremely friendly If you want a good chat or a good story the owner has you cover If you ever down here this is the place for some awesome empanadas the chicken is the way to go The only thing is that the place is really small and almost no room for tables:)

Great food, nice people, homey ambiance. Hope they open again soon! Love the Cuban coffee, breakfasts, daily specials, and Cubano sandwiches.

Had a Cuban sandwich before we headed back home was sooooo good and they gave us espresso, really nice family owned place. I'll be back next time we're up here!!!

I was hyped up to find this place since! I lived in Miami for years and saw the sign on the window for the Best Cuban Sandwich in Florida, big red flag because nothing beats Miami Cuban sandwiches IMO. I went in and ordered a Cuban and a Cortadito which tasted watery so bad that I asked them to remake it and they did but no change. I also noticed not one single Cuban working there second red flag. Sandwich was ok seemed like the pork was ground up or pate so I took it home and doctored it up the next day, not great. One and done for me.

Don't be fooled by the exterior, this place has great food! I like it enough I hesitate at posting a review just so I can make sure I can get a seat in this tiny location! I've tried about 6 different dishes and each one was very tasty! I've brought friends and co-workers here and made them fans as well. Alberto is very friendly and the food is cooked to order each time. Try some of his Cuban espresso after your meal - "it'll put hair on your chest!" I haven't tried them for breakfast yet but I really want to!

Recently Sold to a Younger Family. Same Recipes, Great Service and dedicated owners to keep this amazing place going. They have Amazing food and the BEST Cuban Colada you will find in the Cocoa Beach Area.

This place is a hidden gem. Papa is the best host and the food is amazing. For sure, the best Cuban sandwich anywhere from Orlando to Miami.

The best spicy Cubano Sandwiches on the East Coast of Central Florida. Fabulous. Busy spot and food is always hot and fresh. Friendly, atmosphere with a neighborhood flair.

This place is pure gold! A mom n pop shop with the best Cuban sandwiches EVER! Clean, hospitable, and family owned. Love this place!

While my Cuban family was in cocoa beach visiting other family for the week we obviously wanted to give Vargas a shot, especially since the other Cuban restaurant here is no bueno. We ordered for about 10 ppl for lunch, Cuban sandwiches we're ok but the media noche pork was horrid for some reason. Of course my abuela is quite picky we called the shop and let them know and asked to get a new couple sandwiches. No problem on the phone but once we returned to the shop the lady became irate and took the sandwich opened it and asked to point out why the meat was bad. There is absolutely no need to have horrible customer service and treat customers this way. Black beans, Maduros, and Cuban Sandwich saved the cafe from a one star. Tratan a los clientes mejor and you might find this review to be a little higher.

Very good. Had puerco asada.. Roast pork. And bistek de pollo. Food seasoned well. Waitress attentive

Amazing and wonderful spot. We read the reviews and decided to give it a try. Don't let the aesthetics of this restaurant scare you away. It is a "dive" as it is in a strip mall and has maybe four tables and a few counter spots. We came on a weekday for lunch and there was only the owners working but man they were top notch and very hospitable. The food was all yummy! My family got some sandwiches to share and a couple of sides. We had the empanadas, sweet plantains, yucca and papa rellena. All of the food was great! There was a spicy sauce as well that was so delicious! The owner brought my husband an espresso and saw me eye it up and he said "Oh you like coffee too? I will make you one!" Let me tell you that the espresso was the best I ever had! I will probably be talking about the espresso for years to come! It appeared a lot of locals know this place and love it. This place was a wonderful start to our vacation. If we are ever in the area again we will be back for sure!!

After a long time of hearing great review about this place from my friends back home I decided to check it out finally while I was in the area. It's a complete mom and pop ran chain with limited seating (They get packed up quickly). The coffee and expresso was great and I loved all of our food. The Yucca was a little burnt but I thought it was still excellent. The family running it is also very kind and personable.

Hot Cuban sandwich is the bomb! Highly recommend this little Cuban spot. Fast and friendly staff with good customer service.

Went here in the morning looking for some Cuban breakfast. The staff was friendly and I loved the tiny space, a very intimate feeling in there almost like you're with your family. I explained that I wanted to try Cuban food and since eggs and ham sounded rather domestic I opted for stewed pork with beans and rice. I also ordered a coffee with milk, and another without. They were both really good! They have an espresso machine in there and whip up delicious (assuming Cuban) coffee quickly. The pork plate was also very good, could definitely tell everything was freshly made. I asked for pico de gallo and was brought it right away along with fresh homemade salsa. Looking forward to going back here to try one of their sandwiches at lunch time!

I wanted to introduce my girl to some good Cuban food, so I researched this place because Port Canaveral was the first port for our cruise and this place was close with great review. When me and my girlfriend got off the port, we took a cab there. The place was a nice traditional mom and pop shop that smelled like delicious food. The woman that provided the service was great and very friendly. First we ordered the Cuban sandwich and that was really good. After I ordered the roasted pork with yellow rice and she ordered the Ropa Vieja. Both dishes were really good we enjoyed it and my girlfriend had a positive experience eating authentic cuban food for the first time. I highly recommend this place.

Best cuban spot in town! This place is family own and they really treat you like one of their own as soon as you walk in. Space is very limited but they do their best to accommodate. I always want to try all their delicious looking entrees but the spicy Cuban sandwich always wins my heart. Sit down grab some food and sip on some fresh hot Cuban coffee for breakfast or lunch!

Came here because of the good reviews and feel misled. Ordered simple breakfast for myself and my bestie; cafe con leche, cuban toast and an order of croquetas. The coffee tasted like the soap they use to clean the machine, the croquetas tasted like old oil they had fried food in multiple times. Toast was okay. However $17 bucks added insult to injury. The lady who took our order and gave us coffee could not care less about any of these issues. Hard pass on this one.

I have both good and bad. The good, a friendly staff and a good Cuban sandwich. The sandwich was large and I couldn't finish it. The bad, I feel like we were a little taken advantage of. We ordered and asked for water. We were given and charged 2 bottles of water at $2 apiece. Everyone who came in after us asked for water and was given a glass of tap water. I guess we could have specified tap when we ordered, but the staff didn't ask either. The others who ordered water didn't specify which type. Next, we used a credit card to pay, and were charged a $3 transaction fee for using a card. No one told us when we presented a card there would be a fee, and there is no sign posted advising of this fee. It just felt like they were adding up charges without being up front about it. It was good, but we left with a negative impression due to these things.

Place is awesome Butterfly cut Chicken steak unbelievably and the spicy Coffee Definitely coming back

Highly recommend the food here. We ordered the Cuban, Chicken sandwich, and beef plate...all were good but the Cuban was prob the best. Don't forget the spicy pico de gallo (cilantro, tomatoes, onions, lime). It's good on everything. My husband also really liked their Cuban coffee. Seating is limited inside (2 tables of 4, 2 tables of 2, and a small bar area that seats 3) so I would call ahead of time to see if they have a table available before you head over for dine in. The owners are really sweet and try to go out of their way to make their customers feel like family. I could see how service might be slow if they are super busy since it's like a mom and pop shop (it's ran by 2 people literally). They are child friendly. They didn't have a high chair but did give us a booster seat for our 20 month old.

The last time we were here, we only had 2 kids! (See pic with little boys with short hair) Our return with three did not disappoint. The family that runs this place is so nice, but the food is really the star. Always get the special, it never fails. Today it was a fried rib dish with some sort of garlic paste that was out of this world. My super picky son deconstructed the chicken sandwich but still proclaimed the chicken the best ever. Oldest son raced over everything but really really loved the red beans, saying they were the best he's had in his life, which says a LOT coming from a Gulf Coast kid. I would drive here from Orlando (grandma's house!) just for the tiny cup of Cuban coffee!

On the outside it doesn't look like much. In fact, you might miss it if your looking for a traditional looking restaurant. But the service & food is better than many other places at 4 x the price. The coffee also. Get the cafe con leché & the cuban sandwich. If you're superficial & want to be seen at a high profile place or have a feeling of entitlement then move on. If you want good food, courteous, professional & attentive service & are courteous in return, then this is the place. Side note: I'd go back to cocoa beach just to eat here.

Alberto the owner is so nice. The food is so amazing and fresh. He offered tasting and samples of different items. This is definitely a great spot with many options.

Really good. We went here for breakfast. I got a ham and cheese sandwich and a Cuban coffee. The sandwich was really big. I couldn't finish it all. My fiancé got a Cuban. It didn't matter that it was morning. He loved it. It's small and run by a family. There were definitely regulars there. Good food. Local business. Check it out.

Hands down the best breakfast in town. Steak that would make you slap your momma. Coffee that would make you smack your intern. And the bread... brought in all the way from Tampa. Super crunchy on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside. Forget that it's a Cuban restaurant. It's just an awesome place to eat awesome food. The owner is an amazing guy. And did I mention that Cuban coffee? Mmmm... call that intern and smack him again! I always feel like I'm at home eating by the kitchen while talking to my mother while she's preparing our next awesome meal. Love this little gem of a place. If you want to eat off the beaten tourist path, this is it! Finding this place requires a little inside information from the locals. But lucky you, you can read all about it in Yelp.

SO DELICIOUS. Staff is amazing. You feel like you are sitting in your Cuban grandmothers kitchen for a meal.