Carolinas Cuban Cafe
14271 Powell Rd, Spring Hill, FL, 34609
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Address :
14271 Powell Rd
Spring Hill, FL, 34609 - Phone (352) 593-4971
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Keri G.
My husband and I were taking the back roads way back to the highway on our way to Atlanta. We are from South Florida and have an affinity for Cuban food. When I did a search for restaurants in the area, I was very skeptical when this place came up. How could their be authentic Cuban food in this area? But since my husband has to eat Gluten Free our restaurant choices were limited. We thought we will give it a try. Pulling up its in a small strip plaza. The windows say "Authentic Cuban food", "We will see about that " I said to myself. As we walked in, the place is minimalistic but clean. We were asked if we wanted a table or a booth. We proceeded to the booth. The menu had all the usual suspects in Cuban food dining. I ordered the Picadillo and my hubby got his usual favorite Ropa Vieja. On thing I did notice on the menu was they just had espresso listed but no colada which is a staple Cuban coffee (the kind that comes with little cups to take shots of the espresso with the beat sugar in it), but they did have cortadito listed. Our food arrived and it was spot on in presentation. Both of our meals were flavorful and true to the tastes we have lived with for many many years. Dare I say, some of the best I have had. One note: the bread did not come correctly, as the butter is supposed to be grilled into the bread and the bread I ate had it smeared on top on the already grilled bread, that gave it a totally different experience. Grill your bread with the butter on it already! ;) We finished our visit with a cortadito (espresso with milk), which came presented perfectly and with that strong Cuban coffee kick. Our waiter was not Cuban, or even Latin, but he was nice, and got us our food and drink quickly. I did hear him explaining a dish to the people next to us, he needs a little practice on how to explain Cuban food, but he is well on his way and gave us great service. So based on this visit, I would say if you find yourself in this area, this is a golden nugget you would never expect!
(5)Chris F.
The food is pretty good but the service is slow. I have been there many times and more often than not, the speed of service is is terribly slow.
(2)Jennifer I.
This is the best Cuban food in Spring Hill. Everything is authentic and tastes like it should. The cafe con leche is superb, and I always finish my meal with one. I highly recommend the sampler platter if you're unfamiliar with Cuban food or simply can't choose one thing. Service is always friendly and the ambience is bright and encourages conversation. I'm disappointed to see so many poor reviews for this place, but if you really read them, it's easy to see that the reviewers are usually the ones in the wrong. Carolina's is a welcomed addition to the overbearing chain restaurant scene in Hernando county.
(5)Fred S.
Not Good. Closer to a one then a three. Beef was tough. No red beans the day I went. No bread came with the meal. I went here to save about 30 minutes of driving to Masaryktown Cafe. Bad move the Masaryktown Cafe is terrific. This place was about 30% more the Masaryktown Cafe. The service was ok.
(2)Angela T.
The best Cuban food around! Seriously I was really surprised myself to find such AMAZING Latin cuisine in Spring Hill. I have to drive a half hour to get there but it's totally worth it! On my way back for dinner tonight. Can't wait to have the best dang mojo pork and housemade sangria EVER!
(5)Cindy C.
Coming from South Florida, I certainly know what great Cuban food is. Carolinas fits the bill as my fiance and I enjoyed our meals. My fiance ordered the bistec de palomia which was seasoned well and came with grilled onions. He had a side of salad and the yucca with garlic sauce which were both delicious. I ordered the lechon asado which was very tender and seasoned well. The service was lovely since this is a family establishment. Give this place a try and you won't be disappointed!
(4)Ross H.
So, in light of my favorite Cuban place being closed as they move locations I decided to check out Carolina's Cuban Cafe in Silverthorn Square off Powell for lunch for my fix. I had the Masas De Cerdo Frita (fried pork chunks with mojo). I was VERY impressed. It would be easy to overcook the pork, but it was perfectly cooked with just enough fat to give it some real flavor. This is going on my list to go back to and try again. Plus, you can get a coupon for some money off as well from restaurant.com
(4)Shawn K.
I do not understand the bad reviews. I eat there at least once a month and have never had a bad meal. I love thier MOJO dipping sauce.... it's a light citrus garlic oil that is not overpowering buts adds the right zing to my favorite side "Yuca Frita". And the bread is baked fresh in house, the best I've had. Don't be scared off by the negativity of some people. They would complian if Wolfgang Puck cooked for them. Go make up your own mind. Friendly staff and great prices.
(5)Michael L.
Definitely a fan of this place! I was excited to find Carolinas as I was getting tired of driving to Tampa for great Cuban food. The menu is simple and includes all the traditional Cuban dishes. The price can not be beat, and I always end up with way more than I can chew. I haven't had a dish that I wouldn't order again, but the ropa vieja is a sure favorite. Give this place a try, you will be impressed!
(4)Jeanna L.
Bring the whole family. They have a nice kids menu with american items if you're children aren't into Cuban. Prices are reasonable and the food was good. I had their Chicken Stew special with Plantains and Rice. I wasn't expecting the chicken to be on the bone but it was delicious and I ate it all up. Previously I had the Ropa Vieja which was tasty. We were happy with our meals and our waitress. We will go back!
(4)Dwight S.
They charged me 50 cents for onions to go on my black beans and rice.....this is a first....won't be back food was just average anyway....Thanks but not thanks
(1)Sherry T.
Consistently good, authentic Cuban food. (Lived in Miami for 13 years so I consider myself a decent judge...) Soups are always delicious and so is the Yuca frita. Empanadas are delicioso. Cuban sandwiches are true to expectations and we've tried 5 or six of the entrees, all were delicious with a one time exception when Masas de cerdo were a bit overcooked and dry. We've been there various times and at different times of day. Quite consistently delicious. Wish they would serve breakfast. They do make delicious cafe con leches and cortaditos.
(4)Ari B.
Not sure what restaurant the other two reviewers ate at, but it certainly wasn't this one. The meal seemed to start out fine. For appetizers, we ordered empanadas and yucca frita. The empanadas were just slightly overdone and a little dry but nothing inexcusable. The yucca tasted fine, though the dipping sauce provided tasted like absolutely nothing. The thing that really ticks me off about this place is how deceptive the menu is. DO NOT ORDER BASED OFF THE PICTURES ON THE MENU. What you see is NOTHING like what you will get. It looks like they just googled pictures of Cuban food and then pasted them onto the menu. False advertising to the max. I ordered the pork tamale and sopa de pollo. Again neither of these looked like the photo. The soup was literally Campbell's condensed soup with some chopped yucca thrown in. The pork tamale had two little pieces of pork in it, the rest was masa that was quite flavorless. Other dishes at the table were boliche (Cuban pot roast), which was reported to have no heat to it and was overall pretty bland, and camarones al ajillo, which were the highlight of the meal. The black beans and rice that came with the boliche looked like someone heated up a bowl of them and then turned it upside down on the plate. Now we come to the absolute worst part of the meal, the fried plantains. These were a complete abomination. They were overcooked and lost all their flavor during the frying process. The frying batter was way too thick and they were served with that tasteless sauce again. Nobody finished them; small wonder why. The service was acceptable, though I had to ask three times for my soup (honestly should've left it in the kitchen). The waitresses were pleasant enough. The restaurant only had one other table, which should've been a tip-off but we figured people were staying in because of bad weather. A few people came in for to-go food though. The table behind us had an old fart who, when asked how the food was, said "It's not nearly as good as I had in Miami". Although a rude thing to say, he's right. I've had better Cuban food elsewhere. I knew I should've been suspicious of an "authentic" place that misspelled "arroz" on their menu, among other things. Come on, when a white American girl can spot your flawed Spanish, that's pretty bad. PROS: Restaurant is nice, modern, and clean Prices are pretty good Big portions Pleasant waitresses CONS: Most of the food was very bland/overcooked The menu pictures look NOTHING like what you actually get I suspect some of the food is frozen Less than ideal location VERDICT: Not coming back to this one.
(2)Foodie O.
Do yourself a favor and take a pass. The pork was gamey and the empanada was frozen. Plus I can't stand places that don't smell like food...I find it super strange.
(1)Cindy C.
Coming from South Florida, I certainly know what great Cuban food is. Carolinas fits the bill as my fiance and I enjoyed our meals. My fiance ordered the bistec de palomia which was seasoned well and came with grilled onions. He had a side of salad and the yucca with garlic sauce which were both delicious. I ordered the lechon asado which was very tender and seasoned well. The service was lovely since this is a family establishment. Give this place a try and you won't be disappointed!
(4)Ross H.
So, in light of my favorite Cuban place being closed as they move locations I decided to check out Carolina's Cuban Cafe in Silverthorn Square off Powell for lunch for my fix. I had the Masas De Cerdo Frita (fried pork chunks with mojo). I was VERY impressed. It would be easy to overcook the pork, but it was perfectly cooked with just enough fat to give it some real flavor. This is going on my list to go back to and try again. Plus, you can get a coupon for some money off as well from restaurant.com
(4)Shawn K.
I do not understand the bad reviews. I eat there at least once a month and have never had a bad meal. I love thier MOJO dipping sauce.... it's a light citrus garlic oil that is not overpowering buts adds the right zing to my favorite side "Yuca Frita". And the bread is baked fresh in house, the best I've had. Don't be scared off by the negativity of some people. They would complian if Wolfgang Puck cooked for them. Go make up your own mind. Friendly staff and great prices.
(5)Keri G.
My husband and I were taking the back roads way back to the highway on our way to Atlanta. We are from South Florida and have an affinity for Cuban food. When I did a search for restaurants in the area, I was very skeptical when this place came up. How could their be authentic Cuban food in this area? But since my husband has to eat Gluten Free our restaurant choices were limited. We thought we will give it a try. Pulling up its in a small strip plaza. The windows say "Authentic Cuban food", "We will see about that " I said to myself. As we walked in, the place is minimalistic but clean. We were asked if we wanted a table or a booth. We proceeded to the booth. The menu had all the usual suspects in Cuban food dining. I ordered the Picadillo and my hubby got his usual favorite Ropa Vieja. On thing I did notice on the menu was they just had espresso listed but no colada which is a staple Cuban coffee (the kind that comes with little cups to take shots of the espresso with the beat sugar in it), but they did have cortadito listed. Our food arrived and it was spot on in presentation. Both of our meals were flavorful and true to the tastes we have lived with for many many years. Dare I say, some of the best I have had. One note: the bread did not come correctly, as the butter is supposed to be grilled into the bread and the bread I ate had it smeared on top on the already grilled bread, that gave it a totally different experience. Grill your bread with the butter on it already! ;) We finished our visit with a cortadito (espresso with milk), which came presented perfectly and with that strong Cuban coffee kick. Our waiter was not Cuban, or even Latin, but he was nice, and got us our food and drink quickly. I did hear him explaining a dish to the people next to us, he needs a little practice on how to explain Cuban food, but he is well on his way and gave us great service. So based on this visit, I would say if you find yourself in this area, this is a golden nugget you would never expect!
(5)Chris F.
The food is pretty good but the service is slow. I have been there many times and more often than not, the speed of service is is terribly slow.
(2)Jennifer I.
This is the best Cuban food in Spring Hill. Everything is authentic and tastes like it should. The cafe con leche is superb, and I always finish my meal with one. I highly recommend the sampler platter if you're unfamiliar with Cuban food or simply can't choose one thing. Service is always friendly and the ambience is bright and encourages conversation. I'm disappointed to see so many poor reviews for this place, but if you really read them, it's easy to see that the reviewers are usually the ones in the wrong. Carolina's is a welcomed addition to the overbearing chain restaurant scene in Hernando county.
(5)Fred S.
Not Good. Closer to a one then a three. Beef was tough. No red beans the day I went. No bread came with the meal. I went here to save about 30 minutes of driving to Masaryktown Cafe. Bad move the Masaryktown Cafe is terrific. This place was about 30% more the Masaryktown Cafe. The service was ok.
(2)Michael L.
Definitely a fan of this place! I was excited to find Carolinas as I was getting tired of driving to Tampa for great Cuban food. The menu is simple and includes all the traditional Cuban dishes. The price can not be beat, and I always end up with way more than I can chew. I haven't had a dish that I wouldn't order again, but the ropa vieja is a sure favorite. Give this place a try, you will be impressed!
(4)Jeanna L.
Bring the whole family. They have a nice kids menu with american items if you're children aren't into Cuban. Prices are reasonable and the food was good. I had their Chicken Stew special with Plantains and Rice. I wasn't expecting the chicken to be on the bone but it was delicious and I ate it all up. Previously I had the Ropa Vieja which was tasty. We were happy with our meals and our waitress. We will go back!
(4)Dwight S.
They charged me 50 cents for onions to go on my black beans and rice.....this is a first....won't be back food was just average anyway....Thanks but not thanks
(1)Sherry T.
Consistently good, authentic Cuban food. (Lived in Miami for 13 years so I consider myself a decent judge...) Soups are always delicious and so is the Yuca frita. Empanadas are delicioso. Cuban sandwiches are true to expectations and we've tried 5 or six of the entrees, all were delicious with a one time exception when Masas de cerdo were a bit overcooked and dry. We've been there various times and at different times of day. Quite consistently delicious. Wish they would serve breakfast. They do make delicious cafe con leches and cortaditos.
(4)Ari B.
Not sure what restaurant the other two reviewers ate at, but it certainly wasn't this one. The meal seemed to start out fine. For appetizers, we ordered empanadas and yucca frita. The empanadas were just slightly overdone and a little dry but nothing inexcusable. The yucca tasted fine, though the dipping sauce provided tasted like absolutely nothing. The thing that really ticks me off about this place is how deceptive the menu is. DO NOT ORDER BASED OFF THE PICTURES ON THE MENU. What you see is NOTHING like what you will get. It looks like they just googled pictures of Cuban food and then pasted them onto the menu. False advertising to the max. I ordered the pork tamale and sopa de pollo. Again neither of these looked like the photo. The soup was literally Campbell's condensed soup with some chopped yucca thrown in. The pork tamale had two little pieces of pork in it, the rest was masa that was quite flavorless. Other dishes at the table were boliche (Cuban pot roast), which was reported to have no heat to it and was overall pretty bland, and camarones al ajillo, which were the highlight of the meal. The black beans and rice that came with the boliche looked like someone heated up a bowl of them and then turned it upside down on the plate. Now we come to the absolute worst part of the meal, the fried plantains. These were a complete abomination. They were overcooked and lost all their flavor during the frying process. The frying batter was way too thick and they were served with that tasteless sauce again. Nobody finished them; small wonder why. The service was acceptable, though I had to ask three times for my soup (honestly should've left it in the kitchen). The waitresses were pleasant enough. The restaurant only had one other table, which should've been a tip-off but we figured people were staying in because of bad weather. A few people came in for to-go food though. The table behind us had an old fart who, when asked how the food was, said "It's not nearly as good as I had in Miami". Although a rude thing to say, he's right. I've had better Cuban food elsewhere. I knew I should've been suspicious of an "authentic" place that misspelled "arroz" on their menu, among other things. Come on, when a white American girl can spot your flawed Spanish, that's pretty bad. PROS: Restaurant is nice, modern, and clean Prices are pretty good Big portions Pleasant waitresses CONS: Most of the food was very bland/overcooked The menu pictures look NOTHING like what you actually get I suspect some of the food is frozen Less than ideal location VERDICT: Not coming back to this one.
(2)Foodie O.
Do yourself a favor and take a pass. The pork was gamey and the empanada was frozen. Plus I can't stand places that don't smell like food...I find it super strange.
(1)Angela T.
The best Cuban food around! Seriously I was really surprised myself to find such AMAZING Latin cuisine in Spring Hill. I have to drive a half hour to get there but it's totally worth it! On my way back for dinner tonight. Can't wait to have the best dang mojo pork and housemade sangria EVER!
(5)