Zaza Cuban Comfort Food

I was greeted by a lady with a sweet smile (Donna). She helped me with brkfast sandwich n coffee ☕️!! This place is small but very nice n clean!!! Donna was very helpful n very knowledgeable!!! The music is low n perfect, not too loud!! The Atmosphere is great!! 2 Tvs 📺 you can watch!! Highly recommended for your family members n friends too!!! They have brkfast n lunch if you want to bring the kids too!!! I had the Rico Everything with a large hot coffee ☕️. I highly recommend you try the famous (Quesitos)!!! You have to try it!!! Will come back for sure!! Keep up the great wrk!!! The GM(Sam) was very polite n friendly n very helpful too!!

First time eating here today 8/28/25 with my friend. I bought some Cuban beef sandwich and he got beef something with rice and beans. Amazing food full of flavor and I can’t say that enough! The desert was guava and cheese, we both didn’t care for it too much pastry and very little filling. Pretty pricey I’d say but worth it, about $20 per person. Was store bought for sure. The service was great, only thing I really didn’t like it was hot inside.. I was eating and sweating at the same time. Not comfortable for sure and they didn’t have any bottled water… will return again hopefully their AC will work better next time and have water in stock lol

Stopped in for breakfast and wanted to try their breakfast sandwich. Combo prices are good and there is seating available as well. I ordered the bacon egg and cheese combo with orange juice. The menu said fresh squeeze, but I received a bottle and the bacon tasted more like ham. When I asked customer service, they said it is correct. This visit was OK. Next time. I’ll try their pastries and coffee instead.

Well worth the visit good Cuban restaurant. Coffee is a 10/10. The food reminded me of my Grandma's cooking almost. Will come back.

We wanted to try Cuban food while in the southern US. The staff were nice and I ended up getting the Veggie Frita Cubana. Was an experience forsure, the vegan steak had alot of flavor (and salt) haha. Would recommend trying especially for a quick bite.

Was looking forward to trying Zaza for over a year! Today, was the day, and sadly wasn’t very good. Pork was very salty. Paid extra for pickles and onions. But, as you can see I received a pickle and a half. Oh well, back to Black Bean Deli….

I’m so dumb when it comes to Cuban menu! So I was lost as always. It’s 7am and I’m ordering Cuban sandwich for breakfast :) the cashier surprised :)) , responding “Cuban sandwich for breakfast?” I realized probably it’s not the best choice. So I let her decide for me and she chose an egg and ham sandwich for me. It was delicious! So fresh and just enough for breakfast. She was right! Such a lovely place and lovely staff.

My 1 star is nothing against the food. Great food, great coffee. Zaza's has been a favorite of mine since I moved to Orlando over 10 years ago. I noticed at the Waterford location, they added the ordering kiosks but they continued to have people available to still take your order per usual. At the Curry Ford location, I saw that they have also implented ordering kiosks but it seems that the people will no longer be taking orders. I could write paragraphs on how this truly is a detriment to the atmosphere and customer service that Zaza's has always provided. I want to stress that the employees at Zaza's are typically always pleasant and courteous. However, now the owner is creating separation to where the paying customer is no longer even worth a greeting or the traditional interaction of placing an order. Instead, the paying customer is now treated like an unpaid employee for the betterment of the "bottom line". As a millenial, I am not opposed to technological advances in making a restaurant run more efficiently with better computers, or an online ordering system, etc. But the ordering kiosks make Zaza's no better than a McDonalds. Zaza's started as a family owned company and expanded to multiple locations which is great. But the appeal has always been that "authentic" small, family owned restaurant to get hearty, delicious Cuban food. They have slowly and steadily been going the route of "chain restaurant" and it is truly dissapointing. No longer will I be recommending this place because I can't trust a chain to truly deliver authenticity. Shame on the owner and team who are responsible for making decisions. This wasn't the move to gain loyal customers, but essentially the perfect way to lose them.

Great Cuban food always food. I've tried the Cuban sandwich. Ropa vieja was so good.

Bring back the traditional ordering process with a human. The kiosks are not more efficient. The breakfasts and coffee are good as usual.

I had a mixed experience at Zaza. I ordered the veggie con queso breakfast scramble, served with roasted potatoes & Cuban toast. It was alright nothing spectacular and I was a little let down by how few veggies were actually in it, I kind of expected more for something called a veggie scramble. The restaurant itself is super casual small space, pretty busy, especially the to-go line, which was long when I was there. They do have a nice selection of Cuban coffee and pastries, though, and I enjoyed the guava cheese pastry, it was the highlight for me. Sweet, flaky, and really tasty. Overall, it's a decent spot, especially if you're grabbing something quick and want a Cuban pastry fix, but the food wasn't anything to write home about.

Great food and service! Best quesito ever! If you are looking for good coffee, croquetas, pastelillos or sandwiches this is your place to go!

I love Zaza. That's it. That's the post. Ugh, they're making me say more. I'll just list all the things I like, the soup, the empanadas, the protein bowls, the plantains, the sandwiches, the rice and beans, the employees!! There. 85 characters.

Stopped in for breakfast and wanted to try their breakfast sandwich. Combo prices are good and there is seating available as well. I ordered the bacon egg and cheese combo with orange juice. The bread was delicious . The menu said fresh squeeze, but I received a bottle and the bacon tasted more like ham. When I asked customer service, they said it is correct. This visit was OK. Next time. I'll try their pastries and coffee instead.

Quick service , food was good. I had the roast pork plate which came with rice and bean and a side, chopped chicken was also good. Roasted vegetables were very good.

We found zaza on Yelp because our favorite BBQ restaurant was closed. So glad we did. The sandwich was hot and delicious. The pork was shredded which was a little different than usual cuban sandwich which has sliced pork. Ordering at the counter was easy. I expect to come back at later time to try some other menu items.

I would give 0 stars if I could. The workers here are extremely disrespectful and rude. They spend the entire time talking to each other instead of paying attention to customers. It's clear they don't care at all about providing good service.

We decided to go Zaza's for breakfast on Easter when we arrive I placed my order which was Abuela's (Grandma's) Creamy Oatmeal, Toasted Cuban Bread, a Cuban Expresso w/ Guava Con Queso. My wife ordered an Egg Platter Combo which comes with a Cuban toast a coffee 2 eggs cooked as you like. The problem was the frother on the expresso machine didn't work so you couldn't order hot coffee unless it was an expresso. With milk frother being down it took away from the whole Bread & Coffee experience. A milk frother could've easily been purchased at a near by store while they had a the problem resolved. They gave us a cup a milk so we could mix it ourselves upon our request. The oatmeal was good, the egg & toast was great. The service as far as the person taking our order was also pleasant. The ambiance was very quiet this Easter morning & emptier than usual but I'm sure it had to do with the coffee machine being down.

Zaza is my go to for Cuban coffee and quesito. It's a chain but it always feels like family

Ordered grubhub excited to get some cuban food while in Florida on my way back to Maryland. Very disappointed. The yellow rice sucked. It was hard and tasted like it was two days old and cooked from a box. The picadillo and black beans were decent, but eating with old rice was a bummer. Do Better ZaZa. This food was not comforting.

Love visiting this location! A family member just moved near this location so it was a great excuse to stop in for a quick breakfast empanada with delicious aioli and cortados. Planned to take it to go, but sat at the coffee counter. This location is smaller than the Waterford lakes one but still has great seating and the counter was a nice little spot for me and the hubby.

Walked to Zazas with my partner and he got a coffee and I got a lemonade. This is the location off of conroy rd.- it's about a seven minute walk from the cleaners. The lemonade I got was fresh and yummy. Zach seemed to enjoy his coffee. The service was quick and efficient. Definitely need to get food next time. Ambiance is a quick Cuban coffee/ place! 10/10

Whenever I travel I always look for traditional regional cuisine. In Orlando, there is a thriving Cuban community and I just happens to love Cuban coffee, so Zaza was recommended to me so....I hurry up and got there. Everything here is authentic Cuban comfort food. Wonderful staff, with a family atmosphere. The place was small but had a bustling crowd that came in and out. I got a Cordata which is a double shot espresso with steamed milk. It took me straight to Havana! The guava pastries took it over the top! Amazing! This is my new morning Java spot!

We love the croquetas and café con leche. This time the quesitos were slightly burned over baked and we didn't realize it until we made the 1.5 hr ride back home. Previous visits have always been on point. Perhaps it was just a one time thing but we will be back.

Authentic Cuban diner good for breakfast and lunch--real tasty and fast service. I thought the space was a bit cramp, but I highly recommend their veggie bowl option.

I never leave reviews-- I created an account just to post this review. Check my profile. TLDR: awful experience from a usually reliable spot for good food Ordered the vaca frita and a café con leche. The food was tremendously MID. The braised beef was very chewy (not in a good way). The tostones were burnt. Rice and black beans were fine (but they're also incredibly straight forward). The worst offense is the coffee. Tastes like it's been sitting on the pot for hours then they just threw in some milk and sugar. YUCK! It was stale and COLD. Zaza is usually amazing- it's my go to Cuban spot. But this was just a pitiful experience. Will NOT be ordering from this location again. Generously gave 2 stars (instead of 1) because the order was actually early (uber eats). But then again, half the food was burnt and the coffee was awful so I would've taken an on-time (or even late order) if it meant actually good food and coffee. Sorry Zaza, but this was awful

Great service! Delicious empanada. The sauce is amazing! Vaca Frita was savory. The cortadito was scrumptious!! It needs to be a little bit more clean. It felt grease.

One of my favorite places when I'm craving a Cuban sandwich. They are always delicious and perfectly toasted. And don't even get me started on how good the empanadas are, so tasty. The folks working there are friendly and helpful too.

Zaza is a good Cuban restaurant to grab a quick, tasty bite to satisfy your hunger anytime throughout the day. On this particular occasion, I avoided the lunch crowd by coming in later in the afternoon. I opted for their Picadillo which is Cuban style ground beef with a hash-type consistency. My order came with white rice, black beans and maduros. The Picadillo had just a tinge of spice which added to the overall tastiness of the meal. I can't complain as the dish was served within minutes of my order by a member of the friendly and courteous staff. The interior space of the restaurant is rather small but, the tables, booths and high-tops are well organized and kept clean, as with the rest of the establishment.

Was passing thru Orlando after living out of state for several years and wanted a great Cuban sandwich with black beans and rice. This place delivered for sure. Very satisfied and will stop in again when in Orlando.

I stop by this Zaza for take out regularly, and I especially love getting their coffee and a box of pastries as a morning treat. Service is always great. If you haven't tried their quesitos or dulces, this is a recommendation that you need to ASAP! I highly suggest you pair any of these with one of their hot or iced coffees -- delicious!

Great service, good food. A great place to eat. We ate a late dinner here and hope to return and try another entree.

I recently made a pickup order and did not receive the items included with my order, upon requesting help to correct this error I was told I'd have to resubmit my order so basically pay for my order again to receive the food they NEVER gave me. In addition to that the cashier walked away in the middle of our transaction to fulfill another customer's pickup order. This establishment is extremely unprofessional and rude! do not go here I recommend maybe another location.

The food was ok. Got the Caribe carne bowl and a Cuban sandwich. There was parking available. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. The place was pretty dirty. The tables were bussed but not wiped down. The floor had napkins and paper around. The person working the counter seemed to have limited English skills, which wasn't a problem for me since I speak Spanish but it could be a problem for others. An ok experience but nothing special.

Gia was so nice and patient with my family. My sister was going back home from a short visit and she wanted to take some food back with her. The food was amazing even the next day! It's just a little expensive at $11.34 for just a Cubano. We spent almost $100 total! The decaf cafe con Leche was surprisingly really good. My husband got a cortado and couldn't sleep that night. LOL All the pastries, cafe, and the Cubano was muy delicioso!

Coming from Miami- This place reminds me of my home town, little havana! The cortado is $3.50 and I highly recommend it. Order it strong with sugar and a little milk. The quesito (cheese pastry) is my favorite. The empanadas are tasty. I would like some spicier sauce to pair it with bc I'm central american. They have sandwiches for $14 served with french fries. Tasty lunch and breakfast items that will not break the bank.

This place is a staple and I LOVE it! Service is fast! Food is delicious. I always get the pressed egg and cheese. Sooooo delicious! Their cafe con leche! Oh my, so good! (I want some now, just thinking about it.) Great stop!

Zaza is one of those ol' reliable type of places. The food and service are consistently good. Service is friendly and fast. And it doesn't waiver depending on location! The location here on Curry Ford has been my go to spot since 2014 when I moved into the neighborhood. Their quesitos are to die for. And their picadillo is the stuff dreams are made of! But please don't skip on breakfast, something as simple as an egg and cheese sandwich, on their Cuban bread, is life changing lol. The portions are more than adequate, my love and I usually split on sandwich they are so big. I do miss their old Tuesdays special where you could get 2 Plates for $12, but things change. Their coffee always hits and I like that they give options for sweetness level. Parking lot is crowded but it seems most of their business is to go at this location so it moves quickly. Definitely check it out and enjoy it for yourself!

I am so glad I found this place before I left Orlando. It was better than the reviews lead me to believe. It's a small place, very unassuming, but get ready to have some seriously good food. We ordered their most popular items: Ropa Vieja & Vaca Frita. Their cashier helped us pick! She was very helpful. They food was great. Our favorite ended up being Vaca Frita, but that doesn't mean the other one wasn't good! They both were delicious. The beans were also incredible. I can't remember the last time I ate beans that were actually memorable! Oh, and we got an order of tostones--which were amazing with the beans. We also got guava pastries, which IMO are a must! We originally got one guava and one quesito (cream cheese like filling). Honestly, get the one that combines both! They are meant to to be eaten together. They are finger licking good.

Was excited to try this place out! Unfortunately all the food tasted old, definitely not fresh. We must've really came on an off day or something because I was expecting much much more from a place with 4.5 stars on yelp. Extremely disappointed in our experience and definitely wouldn't return or even recommend Zaza

Authentic Cuban food. The ropa vieja is so tasty. The quesitos are amazing. I have being in several of them and the service is always excellent, even at the airport.

Loved this place! Both of our breakfast dishes were amazing, we loved them. The food came out quickly and the service was great. My sandwich was big enough for me to save half for the next day and the bread was just perfect. I like the feel of the place, definitely a neighborhood spot. Oh and I got a very good coffee as well!

Great food and quick service. The beans were pretty salty and I wish the meat came with more sauce, but otherwise everything was so good. It's just a modern-casual diner and it definitely a great option for inexpensive Cuban in the area.

Having visited Florida and with five days to spare, I prioritized finding authentic Cuban cuisine. Having gotten a referral from a server at our hotel, my wife and I visited Zaza and let me say, it was worth it! The staff are friendly, straight to the point and excellent cooks. I pride myself on making a mean Cuban sandwich, but the Cubano I had here is the best yet. The Mojo-marinated pork is shredded, tender and piled high. Whenever I visit Miami, the bar is set high!

Order here if you want; hard yellow rice, hard plaintain, sweet red beans, microwaved subway chicken (not pulled, "grilled") & brown salad. I ordered 4 chicken bols and one side of white rice and one guava pastry, both of which didnt arrive. Chicken bols had gummy microwaved chicken. Insane. Inedible. Disgrace to cuban food & liars.

DO NOT ORDER CATERING FROM HERE! we ordered for 10-15 people and we got food for 5. we had to rush to get more food from another establishment at the last minute! very disappointed! trays were less than 1/2 empty on the meat trays. will never order from here again! we paid $280 for the food and only enough for 5 people. a complete rip off!

This place was a dump and so was the food. So disappointing. How could you get Cuban food wrong? They need to work on keeping the place clean and bring out hot, fresh food.

Loved the breakfast!! Definitely make your way here. Coffee, Cuban food. Very popular. The oatmeal was my favorite EVER!!

You'll find this location off of Curry Ford Road with a smaller parking lot that has options for side street parking if it's busier. Came here with my sister, mom and my little one. We ordered up at the front counter and took a seat at one of the few booths they have inside. The food came out as it was prepped, so some things were quick and some things took a bit longer, but everything was delicious. I had the chicken with rice, beans and plantains as well as some ham croquettes. They have a self serve soda station and a few tea options. The inside is small and has limited seating, but we did see a number of customers getting their orders to go and a few delivery drivers picking up customer orders as well. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The space was clean and dirty tables were cleaned up quickly for new customers. Overall: A Great place to grab a yummy meal or take to go!

1/2023: Today we had lunch: steak sandwich and chicken platter, delicious. Cafe con leche was better than expected. Next time I will taste it before adding sugar. Previous Review: My sister and I lucked out and got 2 dinner platters for $15 total!. She had Palomilla Steak and I had Seared Pescado. They we're Delicious. There were 13 sides to choose from and you got 3! The service was friendly and attentive. This place is a New Cuban Diner.

I did take out ordered online. On time service Cuban sandwich's were great came with fries which were also tasty. Not real familiar with Cuban food but this is the place to get it.

The food is good and worth trying but their empanadas ? Amazingly good ! Service was good.

Espresso!! Quesitos!! Combo = amazing. Their espresso is probably my go to spot. They make a sugar that is hard to be matched so get your coffee with sugar and thank me later. Their food has the typical Cuban dishes you would expect abuela or grandma to make. All solid choices and super rico!

I had an absolutely fantastic experience here.... All of the staff was extremely welcoming and helpful! I was so excited to finally get Cuban coffee again that i got a Cafe con Leche while eating, an iced Cafe con Leche to go and a cardata and cordaito to go. I ate the El Macho which was very accurately described as fluffy scrambled eggs prepared with ham, bacon, turkey sausage, and cheese on our toasted Cuban bread. The sandwich was warm and fresh. The meat cooked perfectly and the eggs were definitely light and fluffy!!!! Omg so yum and it was bigger than expected and i had to take half with me. I tried the guava pastry as well and it was so freaking good. The pastry was light and fluffy and the guava jelly was so good! I bought six to go with some guava con queso and Quesitos too! The location was very clean. Not the newest but clean and continually maintained! The service was first class even when it picked up and got really busy. I initially got here right when they opened around 7 and by 9 it was busy! I want to still try the empanadas and Croquettes.... i will be back this trip I will definitely come back here everytime i visit Orlando! You should try it if you haven't.

I actually love Zaza's. But, perhaps this particular location was having an off day during the time that I was there. There were quite a number of empty tables, but they were all dirty, with crumbs, dishes, etc. That caught my attention and sure enough, when it was time for us to proceed to a table and be seated, we could not. We had to literally ask for someone to clean the table. I wondered why the staff seemed to not notice that all the tables were dirty. I found that odd. It was almost as if each employee had the attitude that cleaning a table was not their job. Eventually, we received our starter, but we did not receive any flatware or small plates on which to put the food. I had to get up and ask for this because the server who brought the food left before we realized this. When I asked a person for assistance, she basically had an attitude as if it was not her job to pass out flatware. Instead of just grabbing some, she went to complain to another person who then brought the flatware. It was so weird. The food was okay but the service left much to be desired.

Quick service and amazing food. True Cuban Comfort Food! My only regret is I was too full for a dessert. The Vaca Frita (Seared Beef) with black beans and rice and plantains was perfection. I will definitely go back.

There's nothing negative I can say about this restaurant! It's a great business and I'm glad I got to visit this place on vacation. I've seen this place many times over social media and they do not disappoint! Great people and amazing tasting food. The chicken/beef empanadas are a must get! They're big in sizes and have so much flavor to them. I've ordered their breakfast egg sandwiches and a pan seared pescato mani plate. I definitely recommend y'all coming by this cute little spot!