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, Tampa's premier Cuban restaurant, serves up authentic Latin American flavors in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Our chefs take pride in crafting dishes that blend traditional Cuban spices with modern twists, ensuring a truly unique dining experience. From tender ropa vieja to savory arroz con pollo, every bite is a taste sensation. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch, or a romantic dinner, our restaurant has something for everyone. Conveniently located at 4901 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33624, we're the perfect spot to meet friends, family, or clients. Come taste the difference at Francis Cafe!

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Patrick Kelly
Patrick Kelly -Google user
11 months ago
Stopped in Francis Cafe after getting a haircut at Champions Barber next door. Normally, this restaurant isn't open on Dundays, but because of the hurricane and people without power, they decided to open for the day. They were extremely nice and courteous. We ordered 2 breakfast...Read More
Take outBrunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich on Pressed Cuban BreadPlenty of parkingFree parking lotEasy parking lot and handicap spots available.Handicap parking right up front with a ramp.
Bradley Marshall
Bradley Marshall -Google user
3 years ago
Delicious coffee and food! Really nice staff!
Daphne
Daphne -Google user
3 years ago
They are located straight west on Linebaugh from Tampa Rd just before the Dale Mabry. They are located across the street from Mad Hatter Performance. The strip mall is one of a few malls dedicated to servicing a variety of cultures (Cuban,Dominican and Ethiopian...Read More
Mimi Rogo
Mimi Rogo -Google user
6 years ago
They serve the MOST delicious and authentic Cuban food around! Its about $8 a meal with a hearty serving size of meat rice and bean type of your choice and either plantains cooked soft or yuka. It always makes two meals for me. I speak enough...Read More
Ellie Bowers O.
Ellie Bowers O. -Google user
11 months ago
I will give them more stars but they close too early and even we got there 15 minutes before closing, they make us the most delicious Cuban sandwich , please change your closing hours... So many people came there after work.
Atmosphere: 5
chase Winslow
chase Winslow -Google user
Edited 8 months ago
Very clean restaurant and bathrooms. Fat and friendly service. Bilingual. Authentic Latin/ Cuban Food is very good tasting.
Dine inLunch$1–10Atmosphere: 5Cuban Sandwich, Ropa Vieja, Cuban Cheese Toast, Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich on Pressed Cuban Bread, Arroz Moro, Steak SandwichPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Allie C
Allie C -Google user
a year ago
Small mom and pop Cuban restaurant that we totally enjoyed eating at!! There are only 5 tables so either you call, order and pick up or just swing by and see if you are lucky enough to find a spot to sit in. The food...Read More
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Sandwich
Kharla Tamaris Reyes-Arencibia
Kharla Tamaris Reyes-Arencibia -Google user
6 years ago
I have been coming here since 2013 and it’s like coming home to family every time. The food is delicious Cuban cuisine, and the staff is the friendliest ever. It takes sitting at a table 5 minutes observing to notice that the employees welcome the...Read More
Charles Eldredge
Charles Eldredge -Google user
5 years ago
Excellent food and very friendly service. My first time here. I had the Pork and Potatoes w/white rice and plantains, a Mountain Dew, and a Coco Flan. I haven't eaten the flan yet, but by the packaging I believe it's from an outside supplier. Plenty...Read More
luis ruda
luis ruda -Google user
3 years ago
Best authentic cuban food in town. Food is already made with every day variety . Large portions, super friendly staff. This place has long time customers and lots of repeat customers. If you want home made style authentic cuban food, this is the place to...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20
S Estes
S Estes -Google user
2 years ago
This is my favorite place .the food is awesome. It's family owned all freshly made its definitely worth checking out.i was born and raised here in Florida. This is one of the best Cuban restaurants in town .I come here everything I'm in town
Stellar Business Funding
Stellar Business Funding -Google user
5 years ago
We were in Tampa for the day and were craving a good Cuban sandwich. Wow did pick the right place! The sandwich was so so good and I also had pulled pork black bean rice and yucca. Service was super good, prices very fair...Read More
Leonardo Almaguer
Leonardo Almaguer -Google user
5 years ago
I love this place. If you want a good breakfast or lunch fast. That's the place. All the lady's are pretty polite and provide a nice service. Oh, the coffee, any size or types are good enough to stop by. Highly recommended.
Griselle Martinez
Griselle Martinez -Google user
6 years ago
LOVE THEM!!!!! great food , great people, quality produce, super super cleannnnnnnnn!!! I always pay attention to air vents, ceiling, floor edges etc...when I eat in a place and this place has it all. Best secret in Carrollwood for Cuban food. Mayra and staff...Read More
Ruth Sarnago
Ruth Sarnago -Google user
7 years ago
The food was fantastic! Vary fresh and while they had menus the food changes daily so it's more of a guide line. We where the only ones in the restaurant who didn't speak Spanish but they made us feel comfortable and very welcome.
Andrea Pavon
Andrea Pavon -Google user
4 years ago
Authentic Cuban food.!!😋😋 Best empanadas except for mine of course😉 Found this place a couple months ago and we are heading back to Clearwater. We have nine hours and 30 minutes to get there so we can have a delicious Cuban meal before we had...Read More
Jeffrey Rich
Jeffrey Rich -Google user
5 years ago
Francis café is fantastic. I had the Cuban breakfast sandwich and papas fritas, so good and plenty of food. Excellent service and very friendly. Very clean and the restaurant is easy to find. Definitely will be going back. …
Tee Layton
Tee Layton -Google user
5 years ago
Tried Francis Cafe for the 1st time today and it was awesome.. Never had Picadillo before but omgoodness theres is so good and you get a lot of food. The cuban is also very good. The staff was very friendly also. Have a...Read More
Sergio Jauregui
Sergio Jauregui -Google user
7 years ago
Great Caribbean food. As any good Spanish restaurant it offers big plates. Sandwiches are tasty too. Breakfast here is amazing. Way better than fast food places.
Adrianna Merchant-Diallo
Adrianna Merchant-Diallo -Google user
a year ago
I had Stew chicken was really good, large pieces of meat. Rice and beans was excellent

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