El Paraiso Cafe

When I worked in Tampa,l I ate at El Paraiso frequently. Yes, it’s not the fanciest joint but they have a great selection of Cuban food and the absolute best Cuban Sandwich in Tampa (maybe the world). Being a bit of a clean freak and an almost compulsive hand washer, I never felt concern when watching the folks prepare my food. The adage is true. Eat where the locals eat.

Best sandwich in town. Home cooked with great flavors.

Very friendly staff and the pressed cuban sandwich is amazing!! They have a hot plate table with a handful of items to choose from.
I definitely recommend this little cafe to anyone in the area who wants a yummy quick lunch

Awesome food. Prices are unbelievably low. Will come back every time I'm in the area

There wasn't much food left when I went I around 3 pm. I got rice with beans and some sort of beef stew. The food was good. The place is pretty run down though and the ladies do not speak English at all. I had to point at the food. Despite the limited selection, it was still a struggle to get what I wanted. I ended up getting whatever she gave me but it was good, which means the ladies know what they're doing. I do wish that it was a little more up to date inside, especially the serving area.