The 5 Best Cuban Restaurants Near St. Petersburg
Updated: May 2, 2022
If you’ve been dreaming of a juicy Frita Cubana and a cold rum these are the top Cuban restaurants in St. Petersburg! We did the grind and analyzed the top review sites and food publications to find the best Cuban spots in St. Petersburg. Head to any of the Cuban spots on this list for fantastic Daiquiris and tasty medianoche sandwiches.
Find the perfect Cuban restaurant
Smiley's Deli
Latin, $, St. PetersburgLatin, $St. Petersburg, Central Oak Park
Red Mesa Restaurant
Mexican, $$, St. PetersburgMexican, $$St. Petersburg
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Creative Loafing, 2020
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Tampa Bay Times, 2020
Pipo's The Original Cuban Cafe
Cuban, $, St. PetersburgCuban, $St. PetersburgPepo's Cuban Cafe
Cuban, $, St. PetersburgCuban, $St. PetersburgIf you travel further
Golden Dinosaurs
Cuban, $$, GulfportCuban, $$Gulfport22 Cuban sandwiches in Tampa Bay you should’ve tried by now
Creative Loafing, 2019
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Tampa Bay Times, 2019
How was this list created?
Picking the right Cuban restaurant can be tough, especially when you’re exploring new restaurants. The restaurants in this list rose to the top after we analyzed the Yelp and Google ratings for 7417 restaurants in St. Petersburg, 823905 restaurant reviews, and exactly 260 lists and articles from experts at Tampa Bay Times and Creative Loafing and more. All with some boam magic. The spots that made the cut have been featured in Tampa Bay Times - Best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Times - Tampa Bay’s 25 most iconic restaurants and Creative Loafing - 27 Latin-owned restaurants in Tampa Bay you should’ve tried by now. We automatically update restaurants’ availability and services, so you can find a great meal no matter what. Restaurants can’t pay to show up on this list, so enjoy the best food with no agenda. Don’t sleep on the restaurants in this list.
FAQ
Drink pairing tips
Pair Chardonnay with cuban sandwich
Not sure what white wine to drink with your cuban sandwich? Try Chardonnay. The oaked flavors will pair nicely with the food and complete the meal.
The perfect match for your plantain
When ordering plantain, experts suggest pairing it with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, a popular white wine.
Did you know?
History lesson
The Cuban sandwich was only thought up in 1800s! We wonder what people ever did without some good Cuban sandwich in their lives...
A traditional drink of Cuba
Often considered one of the most go-to drinks in Cuba, cuba libra is a top choice across the country, often made with rum lime.
A classic dish
If you’re ever in Cuba there is no way you can leave without having tried the ropa vieja. The ropa vieja features a mix of ingredients, like shredded beef, tomato sauce, onions, peppers. Make sure you try it!
Parking information
Parking in St. Petersburg can be a challenge. To make the hunt for parking easier, we’ve partnered with a cutting-edge digital parking reservation system, Spothero, that enables you to book a spot in advance before you visit your chosen Cuban spot.
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