I am a big fan of this place. If it wasn't so freaking hard to get to from the north I would eat here much more often. The food looks so fresh and the people are so nice. It is the nice and cozy place to eat in peace that I have been looking for. Do yourself a favor and get the pulled pork. You're welcome.
(4)
Shana A.
Awesome cuban sandwich. We came in right before closing but they never rushed us. Great staff and clean establishment.
(4)
Leo W.
When I'm in the area Pepo's has become a regular haunt. Their lunch simply can't be beat! Choice of 4 authentic Cuban entrees with sides like Moro rice, plantains, beans, etc, all prepared fresh daily. NOBODY leaves HUNGRY! And a good value, too! Skip the Cuban sandwiches, though ... I found them dry ... You can do better elsewhere. Still a SOLID 4 star eatery ... RECOMMENDED!
(4)
Jay S.
We arrived home opened the "to go box" and I could not believe how black the boliche was!! As it was sitting out all day! I should had checked the box before leaving but me as hungry as I was..dumb me! Boliche I've had like La Magarita's in Tampa were like stewed over tomato paste and was good this one seemed was stewed with black beans! They did gave a big portion ($24 for both items) ate half of the portion the rest to my dog! Indeed I was disappointed but I will give it a try again just to see if it was fluke?
(2)
Bill E.
A great haven during a morning thunderstorm while renting a boat from I c sharks, just down the block. Good pork. Great plantains and cafe Cubano. All for 21 for two people.
(3)
Mike C.
Simple, tasty Cuban cafeteria. Picadillo (seasoned ground beef) was a huge portion and very good. Fried plantains were excellent. Great for take-out or relaxed dinner. Very casual. Friendly people behind the counter. Cuban food is much better in Tampa, but this is the best option for NE St Pete.
(4)
Jen P.
Some of the very best Cuban in the Tampa Bay area. This cozy restaurant has been something I have been meaning to try out for a long while. I finally went for lunch last week and wished I'd gone sooner. With your choices laid out in front of you at the counter, it's hard to choose what you want because it all looks so fresh and smells so delicious! I ended up with a beef empanada and a Cuban sandwich. The sandwich wasn't the best I've ever had - wasn't pressed and browned enough to melt everything together and toast the bun, but the empanada was scrumptious! It is pretty expensive for a cafeteria-style restaurant, but I will be back.
(3)
Mark G.
Me happy. After spending 2 days on the Pinellas side of the bay trying to find authentic and delicious Cuban food, I found it. Strongly suggested. Cafe con Leche perfect. I will be back.
(5)
Lola G.
In love with their food. My best friend introduced them to me months ago and I've referred so many friends since. My favorite dishes are the Fried Cow and the mofango. Amazing home cooked kinda food. So much food I can always get a second or third meal out of it
(5)
John N.
I've enjoyed this little St. Pete Cuban place for many years, so it pains me to update my previous review. After a hard day of yard work with a 104-degree heat index, the last thing I felt like doing was cooking. So I popped into Pepo's for my usual: a hot pressed Cuban sandwich and their 3 veggies/sides combo. I got yellow rice, red beans, and maduros. The sides were excellent, as always! But as for this particular Cuban sandwich? It was not pressed long enough. No biggie, as I just did a quick fix at home in my oven. The problem was the ham was really, really fatty. I ate the first half, but could not endure the second half. By fatty ham, I mean gristle, and it was almost like having to chew rubber bands. Call me weak, but I actually gagged! I had to spit it out, gagged some more, and quickly threw away the second half of my Cuban. So while I do wish Pepo's the best, it will be a very long time if I ever visit again and try my luck with their Cuban sandwich...
(2)
Darlene L.
I decided to pop in for lunch the other day with my parents. My mother is Cuban so I have grown up eating good Cuban food. The service is fast and friendly, but unfortunately, the food was very bland and tasteless. I tried to doctor it up with their condiments just so I could eat it, but condiments can only help so much. We were disappointed to say the least. I'm sure the $2.99 breakfast deal is good and maybe a Cuban sandwich, but that's probably about it.
(2)
Anna M.
After several u-turns, I finally managed to find this place. Parking is limited, so I was glad to get there early to meet my coworker for lunch last week. The restaurant is very small, clean and fills up quickly. The staff was very friendly and the service was very good. The portions of food are enormous. Great value for the price. With that said, I found the food to be bland. I am a salt-aholic anyways, but even after adding both salt and pepper, there was a still a lack in flavor. The chicken was very dry. The Garbanzo bean soup was lacking in taste, too. My coworker said the chicken was dry that was served on his enchiladas, as well. This restaurant was unbelievably busy at lunch time, so they must be doing something right. Maybe I just ordered the wrong entree. Would I go back? Probably not, the place was hard to find and I am blessed to live close to Columbus Avenue, which is home to many delicious Cuban restaurants. I have been spoiled.
(3)
Jennifer H.
Being Cuban and from Miami, it can be kinda hard to please my taste buds here in the Tampa Bay area. It's not quite like how my abuela makes it, nor any of the other Cuban places I've eaten at. It was definitely lacking that Cuban charm. The Cuban sandwich was pretty good, but the rice, plantains, and chicken, ugh. Plus, they won't be winning any customer service awards any time soon. But I wouldn't have minded that if my rice was at least pleasant. Oh well. I'll come back for a sandwich though.
(3)
Matthew P.
2 weeks and I swear everyday they have different specials out! Great Cuban food! Little packed at lunch but damn good place you should expect it! Roasted pork can be a little salty but still awesome Cuban food!
(5)
M N.
Delicious. The food was excellent, the service fast and friendly and the prices were reasonable. How this place doesn't have four or more stars, I do not understand. My husband and I have not moved to St Petersburg yet but we plan to. We found this restaurant to be conveniently located on the way to Gandy Bridge and 275. Luckily, my husband insisted on stopping even though I was a bit more cautious because of the reviews. I AM SO GLAD WE DID. The portions were well beyond generous and the hostess even allowed us to taste some of the food to assist us in selecting our meal. She was absolutely wonderful, friendly and sweet. They had chimichurri sauce and a red tomato sauce that you could freely refill. We had food there and bought some empanadas for our very long drive back to DC. Although, I can understand that there is limited paved parking, there is quite a bit of extra space in the grass area. Also, instead of making so many u-turns when driving South on 4th you can take the back dirt road that easily let's you get to the location. SO, DONT LET THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS STOP YOU. THIS HAS TO BE SOME OF THE BEST CUBAN FOOD IN THE AREA.
(5)
Average C.
First time try today, had an Empanada and fried pork with rice and beans. Food was delicious!! Great price! Good lunch joint and the staff was very courteous and patient with this very indecisive customer Lol must try for anyone!
(5)
Eric R.
It's really a run of the middle as far as Cuban food goes. Not bad but not great either. I work close by so I end up there for lunch quite a bit. It's definitely worth checking out for lunch as their specials change every day and prepared freshly.
(3)
Nani P.
Great food... great service .. great atmosphere thank you for letting us enjoy your goodies
(5)
Jason C.
I haven't had anything that wasn't delicious, the portions are large, the service is consistently pleasant, and the coffee is excellent! I noticed some other reviewers are Cuban, which I am not, but I am picky about where I eat and I never hesitate to eat here.
(5)
Mark C.
The best most authentic black beans in the Bay area. They should rename the place to black beans !
(5)
Alecia G.
I'm surprised this place doesn't have a higher star rating than it does. I just moved to the area and I was happy to see a Cuban cafe so close to my apt since I'm addicted to Cuban coffee. I've been here twice - once for breakfast and once for lunch. Both times the food (and coffee!) was excellent. They have a $2.99 breakfast special that is very filling. While there for breakfast, I saw them bringing out the lunch entrees - which shows everything is made fresh that morning. My second time back I got the stuffed pepper, yellow rice, and plantains. The plantains made my eyes roll into the back of my head...soooo good! Everything was so fresh and delicious. Fast and friendly service. Very clean. Five stars!
(5)
Sherri T.
So this place opened as pipo's and now it's pepo"s... I've ordered food for a work function and it was great. The staff carried to my car gave me all the silverware plates, for the set up. Then I went in for lunch and it wasn't nearly as good. The staff was very nice and helpful, but the food lacked something. I'll try one more time and the next experience will determine if there are future visits. I've also spoke with friends who said it is hit or miss.
(3)
Luis B.
Cuban slop on a plate with a side of stale plantains. How's this even possible?
(2)
Nikki A.
I love the sandwiches from Pepo's. It is close to my house, and I will often dip in here for take-out. My favorite is El habano cubano (a Cuban sandwich!) complete with pork, ham mortadella, salami, and swiss pressed on some pretty amazing Cuban bread. There entrees are pretty good sized portions and come with a choice of two sides. They have a good selection of exotic drinks and the staff is helpful.
(4)
Pablo J. D.
A little pricey for regular cuban food than most places, really small place parking even smaller, yet the food is good (sometimes) cust serv ok getting there and getting out its a hassle due to their location.. Good place in overall for a quick cuban food.
(4)
James T.
Food = 4 (not bad... buffet style) Price = 3 (too expensive... meat and 2 with water = 13.00) Experience = 3 (terrible entrance... worse exit...)
(3)
Mike P.
Good food, attentive service. The meals were reasonably priced and had great flavor (croquetas are delish!). Solid suggestion from my friend Julie - will be back for more.
(4)
Rob W.
The roast pork was excellent, the baked chicken was a little lacking in flavor. The portions are huge and the folks that serve you are very nice.
(3)
Dick S.
Large portions of Cuban food are served from steam tables. Prices seem high for such simply prepared food in a humble place. I have had the beef stew and the roast pork along with yellow rice and black beans. Both dishes were good but what makes them Cuban and unique is not easily discerned. The pork could have been on either Hawaiian luau or North Carolina barbecue plates. The rice was well prepared and the black beans had a pronounced olive oil flavor. Near me sat three very large young Cuban men who had to take food home as did I. The help is very friendly and try to find ways to make your time spent as pleasant as possible. I would hope I will find other restaurants in this area where I will say "Ah, so this is Cuban."
(3)
Tony A.
I Love this place! Great Cafe con Leche, Cuban sandwiches & Rice and beans!!!
(5)
Sam M.
Good food but a bit pricey and no lunch sized portion option. I'm a pretty big eater, but I could only do lunch here if I took a co-worker and we split one meal between the two of us. I'm a fan of large portions but at almost $12.00 for lunch with a drink, where you either throw 75% of the meal away or you need a person to share it with...no thanks. I suggested a lunch sized (and priced) option on a couple of occasions when I was there, but it seems to have fallen upon deaf ears. I bet a lunch menu would pick up their lunch time business dramatically. I know I wanted to go several times at lunch but without anyone else to split the meal I was stuck going somewhere else.
(3)
Robert P.
Born and raised in Miami and being cuban, i kno good Cuban food like i kno every line in the movie Scarface. And im going to be honest Pipo's ain't bad, its actually pretty decent. My beef with the place is the price for a cafeteria style restaurant. I paid 10 bucks for pork, black beans and rice. Now black beans and rice go together as 1. If your cuban you cant have one without the other. That's not 2 sides, that's 1 side, what you trying pull Pipo? When you get off the boat? Now if you threw some platanitos on there maybe id give you guys a pass, And even then 10 bucks man, its just kinda steep. My old lady can whip that up for a kiss on the cheek. That's how i like to pay for my cuban food, through shameless affection. 3 stars that's all you papo
(3)
JP C.
As a cuban from Miami, me and my wife are yet to find a good cuban sandwidch and Pipos which claims to be a cuban resturant does not provide. The Cuban sandwich is Roasted Pork, Ham, Swiss, Mustard and a Pickle on a Hot pressed. Done! Since I have moved to Tampa the variation is to add Salami and Lettuce and Tomato. I dont mind the extra meat. But to add Lettuce and Tomato is to make my Cuban a Slop Sandwidch. Not good. The Sandwich my wife ordered was very lackluster It tasted like a hot pressed ham and chesse sandwich .The Resutrant does give nice sized rice and beans portions which is cool. But I can make that at home. I gave Pipos one more chance but again failed to deliver. I went one morning craving an empanda at 8:45am. Pipos is open at 8:00am well when I got there the girl told me they havent made any yet !!!! I was like are you serious, before you open your doors make all your grab and go foods. Early to grab a bite and go. Well after that I havent returned I live blocks away from it. Our search continues!
(2)
Kimberly A.
Cafeteria style lunch place. Food is good, service is fast. Definitely a no frills kind of place with good food!
(3)
Heather G.
I literally drool thinking of this place. I have been to Florida 4 times in the last ten years and that is frankly just not enough Pipos, I love that it is cafeteria style because sometimes I want two types of rice or two main courses. The fried plantains are amazing.
(5)
John M.
Excellent sirloin tips, best mashed potatoes and green beans I have had in years. Very friendly and helpful wait staff. Ask for Gracie she will stear you in the right direction.
(4)
Maryann O.
This was our first time there. My husband was hungry for cuban food and read the reviews. I was very disappointed. The woman taking our order was curt and rude to my husband when he was paying the bill. The plaintains I ordered were cold and when I mentioned this they microwaved them which made them hard and tasteless. My husbands pork was dry and he didn't eat it. I had the trout, it was ok but I can't say I would go back.
(1)
T M.
Food was so so, way over priced. I will not go there again.
(2)
Luke W.
The food is pretty good and is served in plentiful portions, but is a bit pricey. Also, there isn't a lot of parking spaces, so carpool if possible. When I went, the AC was broken, so that played a deciding factor in my rating.
(3)
Felix T.
This is a great lunch spot for people working in the area. The service was a little hustled and seemed a little frustrated by requests for napkins, extra small plates etc. The food itself was passable, the Cuban would probably be top-notch outside of Florida, but in the Tampa Bay area it doesn't stand out too much from the crowd. The Black Beans and rice were flavored excellently and the portion was very generous; in fact all the portions at Pipo's were very generous. The tostones with a greenish garlicky sauce was by far my favorite dish ordered. The place is a little rough around the edges, but its food is solid and worth a try.
(3)
Greg A.
Cafeteria style restaurant. Good food at good prices. Large portions. They cater as well.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Paid Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
Joshua M.
I am a big fan of this place. If it wasn't so freaking hard to get to from the north I would eat here much more often. The food looks so fresh and the people are so nice. It is the nice and cozy place to eat in peace that I have been looking for. Do yourself a favor and get the pulled pork. You're welcome.
(4)Shana A.
Awesome cuban sandwich. We came in right before closing but they never rushed us. Great staff and clean establishment.
(4)Leo W.
When I'm in the area Pepo's has become a regular haunt. Their lunch simply can't be beat! Choice of 4 authentic Cuban entrees with sides like Moro rice, plantains, beans, etc, all prepared fresh daily. NOBODY leaves HUNGRY! And a good value, too! Skip the Cuban sandwiches, though ... I found them dry ... You can do better elsewhere. Still a SOLID 4 star eatery ... RECOMMENDED!
(4)Jay S.
We arrived home opened the "to go box" and I could not believe how black the boliche was!! As it was sitting out all day! I should had checked the box before leaving but me as hungry as I was..dumb me! Boliche I've had like La Magarita's in Tampa were like stewed over tomato paste and was good this one seemed was stewed with black beans! They did gave a big portion ($24 for both items) ate half of the portion the rest to my dog! Indeed I was disappointed but I will give it a try again just to see if it was fluke?
(2)Bill E.
A great haven during a morning thunderstorm while renting a boat from I c sharks, just down the block. Good pork. Great plantains and cafe Cubano. All for 21 for two people.
(3)Mike C.
Simple, tasty Cuban cafeteria. Picadillo (seasoned ground beef) was a huge portion and very good. Fried plantains were excellent. Great for take-out or relaxed dinner. Very casual. Friendly people behind the counter. Cuban food is much better in Tampa, but this is the best option for NE St Pete.
(4)Jen P.
Some of the very best Cuban in the Tampa Bay area. This cozy restaurant has been something I have been meaning to try out for a long while. I finally went for lunch last week and wished I'd gone sooner. With your choices laid out in front of you at the counter, it's hard to choose what you want because it all looks so fresh and smells so delicious! I ended up with a beef empanada and a Cuban sandwich. The sandwich wasn't the best I've ever had - wasn't pressed and browned enough to melt everything together and toast the bun, but the empanada was scrumptious! It is pretty expensive for a cafeteria-style restaurant, but I will be back.
(3)Mark G.
Me happy. After spending 2 days on the Pinellas side of the bay trying to find authentic and delicious Cuban food, I found it. Strongly suggested. Cafe con Leche perfect. I will be back.
(5)Lola G.
In love with their food. My best friend introduced them to me months ago and I've referred so many friends since. My favorite dishes are the Fried Cow and the mofango. Amazing home cooked kinda food. So much food I can always get a second or third meal out of it
(5)John N.
I've enjoyed this little St. Pete Cuban place for many years, so it pains me to update my previous review. After a hard day of yard work with a 104-degree heat index, the last thing I felt like doing was cooking. So I popped into Pepo's for my usual: a hot pressed Cuban sandwich and their 3 veggies/sides combo. I got yellow rice, red beans, and maduros. The sides were excellent, as always! But as for this particular Cuban sandwich? It was not pressed long enough. No biggie, as I just did a quick fix at home in my oven. The problem was the ham was really, really fatty. I ate the first half, but could not endure the second half. By fatty ham, I mean gristle, and it was almost like having to chew rubber bands. Call me weak, but I actually gagged! I had to spit it out, gagged some more, and quickly threw away the second half of my Cuban. So while I do wish Pepo's the best, it will be a very long time if I ever visit again and try my luck with their Cuban sandwich...
(2)Darlene L.
I decided to pop in for lunch the other day with my parents. My mother is Cuban so I have grown up eating good Cuban food. The service is fast and friendly, but unfortunately, the food was very bland and tasteless. I tried to doctor it up with their condiments just so I could eat it, but condiments can only help so much. We were disappointed to say the least. I'm sure the $2.99 breakfast deal is good and maybe a Cuban sandwich, but that's probably about it.
(2)Anna M.
After several u-turns, I finally managed to find this place. Parking is limited, so I was glad to get there early to meet my coworker for lunch last week. The restaurant is very small, clean and fills up quickly. The staff was very friendly and the service was very good. The portions of food are enormous. Great value for the price. With that said, I found the food to be bland. I am a salt-aholic anyways, but even after adding both salt and pepper, there was a still a lack in flavor. The chicken was very dry. The Garbanzo bean soup was lacking in taste, too. My coworker said the chicken was dry that was served on his enchiladas, as well. This restaurant was unbelievably busy at lunch time, so they must be doing something right. Maybe I just ordered the wrong entree. Would I go back? Probably not, the place was hard to find and I am blessed to live close to Columbus Avenue, which is home to many delicious Cuban restaurants. I have been spoiled.
(3)Jennifer H.
Being Cuban and from Miami, it can be kinda hard to please my taste buds here in the Tampa Bay area. It's not quite like how my abuela makes it, nor any of the other Cuban places I've eaten at. It was definitely lacking that Cuban charm. The Cuban sandwich was pretty good, but the rice, plantains, and chicken, ugh. Plus, they won't be winning any customer service awards any time soon. But I wouldn't have minded that if my rice was at least pleasant. Oh well. I'll come back for a sandwich though.
(3)Matthew P.
2 weeks and I swear everyday they have different specials out! Great Cuban food! Little packed at lunch but damn good place you should expect it! Roasted pork can be a little salty but still awesome Cuban food!
(5)M N.
Delicious. The food was excellent, the service fast and friendly and the prices were reasonable. How this place doesn't have four or more stars, I do not understand. My husband and I have not moved to St Petersburg yet but we plan to. We found this restaurant to be conveniently located on the way to Gandy Bridge and 275. Luckily, my husband insisted on stopping even though I was a bit more cautious because of the reviews. I AM SO GLAD WE DID. The portions were well beyond generous and the hostess even allowed us to taste some of the food to assist us in selecting our meal. She was absolutely wonderful, friendly and sweet. They had chimichurri sauce and a red tomato sauce that you could freely refill. We had food there and bought some empanadas for our very long drive back to DC. Although, I can understand that there is limited paved parking, there is quite a bit of extra space in the grass area. Also, instead of making so many u-turns when driving South on 4th you can take the back dirt road that easily let's you get to the location. SO, DONT LET THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS STOP YOU. THIS HAS TO BE SOME OF THE BEST CUBAN FOOD IN THE AREA.
(5)Average C.
First time try today, had an Empanada and fried pork with rice and beans. Food was delicious!! Great price! Good lunch joint and the staff was very courteous and patient with this very indecisive customer Lol must try for anyone!
(5)Eric R.
It's really a run of the middle as far as Cuban food goes. Not bad but not great either. I work close by so I end up there for lunch quite a bit. It's definitely worth checking out for lunch as their specials change every day and prepared freshly.
(3)Nani P.
Great food... great service .. great atmosphere thank you for letting us enjoy your goodies
(5)Jason C.
I haven't had anything that wasn't delicious, the portions are large, the service is consistently pleasant, and the coffee is excellent! I noticed some other reviewers are Cuban, which I am not, but I am picky about where I eat and I never hesitate to eat here.
(5)Mark C.
The best most authentic black beans in the Bay area. They should rename the place to black beans !
(5)Alecia G.
I'm surprised this place doesn't have a higher star rating than it does. I just moved to the area and I was happy to see a Cuban cafe so close to my apt since I'm addicted to Cuban coffee. I've been here twice - once for breakfast and once for lunch. Both times the food (and coffee!) was excellent. They have a $2.99 breakfast special that is very filling. While there for breakfast, I saw them bringing out the lunch entrees - which shows everything is made fresh that morning. My second time back I got the stuffed pepper, yellow rice, and plantains. The plantains made my eyes roll into the back of my head...soooo good! Everything was so fresh and delicious. Fast and friendly service. Very clean. Five stars!
(5)Sherri T.
So this place opened as pipo's and now it's pepo"s... I've ordered food for a work function and it was great. The staff carried to my car gave me all the silverware plates, for the set up. Then I went in for lunch and it wasn't nearly as good. The staff was very nice and helpful, but the food lacked something. I'll try one more time and the next experience will determine if there are future visits. I've also spoke with friends who said it is hit or miss.
(3)Luis B.
Cuban slop on a plate with a side of stale plantains. How's this even possible?
(2)Nikki A.
I love the sandwiches from Pepo's. It is close to my house, and I will often dip in here for take-out. My favorite is El habano cubano (a Cuban sandwich!) complete with pork, ham mortadella, salami, and swiss pressed on some pretty amazing Cuban bread. There entrees are pretty good sized portions and come with a choice of two sides. They have a good selection of exotic drinks and the staff is helpful.
(4)Pablo J. D.
A little pricey for regular cuban food than most places, really small place parking even smaller, yet the food is good (sometimes) cust serv ok getting there and getting out its a hassle due to their location.. Good place in overall for a quick cuban food.
(4)James T.
Food = 4 (not bad... buffet style) Price = 3 (too expensive... meat and 2 with water = 13.00) Experience = 3 (terrible entrance... worse exit...)
(3)Mike P.
Good food, attentive service. The meals were reasonably priced and had great flavor (croquetas are delish!). Solid suggestion from my friend Julie - will be back for more.
(4)Rob W.
The roast pork was excellent, the baked chicken was a little lacking in flavor. The portions are huge and the folks that serve you are very nice.
(3)Dick S.
Large portions of Cuban food are served from steam tables. Prices seem high for such simply prepared food in a humble place. I have had the beef stew and the roast pork along with yellow rice and black beans. Both dishes were good but what makes them Cuban and unique is not easily discerned. The pork could have been on either Hawaiian luau or North Carolina barbecue plates. The rice was well prepared and the black beans had a pronounced olive oil flavor. Near me sat three very large young Cuban men who had to take food home as did I. The help is very friendly and try to find ways to make your time spent as pleasant as possible. I would hope I will find other restaurants in this area where I will say "Ah, so this is Cuban."
(3)Tony A.
I Love this place! Great Cafe con Leche, Cuban sandwiches & Rice and beans!!!
(5)Sam M.
Good food but a bit pricey and no lunch sized portion option. I'm a pretty big eater, but I could only do lunch here if I took a co-worker and we split one meal between the two of us. I'm a fan of large portions but at almost $12.00 for lunch with a drink, where you either throw 75% of the meal away or you need a person to share it with...no thanks. I suggested a lunch sized (and priced) option on a couple of occasions when I was there, but it seems to have fallen upon deaf ears. I bet a lunch menu would pick up their lunch time business dramatically. I know I wanted to go several times at lunch but without anyone else to split the meal I was stuck going somewhere else.
(3)Robert P.
Born and raised in Miami and being cuban, i kno good Cuban food like i kno every line in the movie Scarface. And im going to be honest Pipo's ain't bad, its actually pretty decent. My beef with the place is the price for a cafeteria style restaurant. I paid 10 bucks for pork, black beans and rice. Now black beans and rice go together as 1. If your cuban you cant have one without the other. That's not 2 sides, that's 1 side, what you trying pull Pipo? When you get off the boat? Now if you threw some platanitos on there maybe id give you guys a pass, And even then 10 bucks man, its just kinda steep. My old lady can whip that up for a kiss on the cheek. That's how i like to pay for my cuban food, through shameless affection. 3 stars that's all you papo
(3)JP C.
As a cuban from Miami, me and my wife are yet to find a good cuban sandwidch and Pipos which claims to be a cuban resturant does not provide. The Cuban sandwich is Roasted Pork, Ham, Swiss, Mustard and a Pickle on a Hot pressed. Done! Since I have moved to Tampa the variation is to add Salami and Lettuce and Tomato. I dont mind the extra meat. But to add Lettuce and Tomato is to make my Cuban a Slop Sandwidch. Not good. The Sandwich my wife ordered was very lackluster It tasted like a hot pressed ham and chesse sandwich .The Resutrant does give nice sized rice and beans portions which is cool. But I can make that at home. I gave Pipos one more chance but again failed to deliver. I went one morning craving an empanda at 8:45am. Pipos is open at 8:00am well when I got there the girl told me they havent made any yet !!!! I was like are you serious, before you open your doors make all your grab and go foods. Early to grab a bite and go. Well after that I havent returned I live blocks away from it. Our search continues!
(2)Kimberly A.
Cafeteria style lunch place. Food is good, service is fast. Definitely a no frills kind of place with good food!
(3)Heather G.
I literally drool thinking of this place. I have been to Florida 4 times in the last ten years and that is frankly just not enough Pipos, I love that it is cafeteria style because sometimes I want two types of rice or two main courses. The fried plantains are amazing.
(5)John M.
Excellent sirloin tips, best mashed potatoes and green beans I have had in years. Very friendly and helpful wait staff. Ask for Gracie she will stear you in the right direction.
(4)Maryann O.
This was our first time there. My husband was hungry for cuban food and read the reviews. I was very disappointed. The woman taking our order was curt and rude to my husband when he was paying the bill. The plaintains I ordered were cold and when I mentioned this they microwaved them which made them hard and tasteless. My husbands pork was dry and he didn't eat it. I had the trout, it was ok but I can't say I would go back.
(1)T M.
Food was so so, way over priced. I will not go there again.
(2)Luke W.
The food is pretty good and is served in plentiful portions, but is a bit pricey. Also, there isn't a lot of parking spaces, so carpool if possible. When I went, the AC was broken, so that played a deciding factor in my rating.
(3)Felix T.
This is a great lunch spot for people working in the area. The service was a little hustled and seemed a little frustrated by requests for napkins, extra small plates etc. The food itself was passable, the Cuban would probably be top-notch outside of Florida, but in the Tampa Bay area it doesn't stand out too much from the crowd. The Black Beans and rice were flavored excellently and the portion was very generous; in fact all the portions at Pipo's were very generous. The tostones with a greenish garlicky sauce was by far my favorite dish ordered. The place is a little rough around the edges, but its food is solid and worth a try.
(3)Greg A.
Cafeteria style restaurant. Good food at good prices. Large portions. They cater as well.
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