El Jefe Cafe

5317 Gunn Hwy, Carrollwood, FL

★★★★★4.6(509 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“El Jefe Cafe nails authentic Cuban comfort food with a consistency that keeps people coming back—their cafe con leche is legitimately exceptional, and the Cuban sandwich here is the real deal, made Tampa-style without the lettuce and tomato unless you ask for it. Everything tastes like it's made fresh to order, from the crispy tostones to the devil crab, and the staff treats you like family, which explains why regulars can't stop raving about it.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

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Google Reviews

Norka Rodriguez
★★★★★3 months ago

Great spot for cafe con lechè. Their croquttes are delicious. The biscuits and gravy with friend eggs was good! Everything was cooked to order. Staff was very warm and friendly. Can’t wait to try their sandwiches next time

Richard Horne
★★★★★4 months ago

A really good value Cuban sandwich. It's a Tampa style Cuban sandwich that is absolutely delicious. The offer it with lettuce and tomato if you want it. But for me a true Cuban sandwich doesn't have lettuce, tomato, or salami. This is a top tier sandwich. We have a lot of…

Sharon Witsel
★★★★★6 months ago

I saw this place as we pasted by it many times as I go by, and I felt that it was time to finally try it out. I went in with a friend of mine and we ordered the cuban sandwich and the cheese steak. We waited for our food for quite a while, and when we finally got the food, it…

Brittany Griffin
★★★★★7 months ago

Never in my whole life have I ever had coffee so good in my life every single time I order from there it’s hitting like it’s fire. I cannot make this up. Their Cuban toast is real Cuban toast, their burrito wraps, the salsa everything..I haven’t even tried the whole menu and oh…

hypersloth
★★★★★a year ago

Killer Cuban food. What I’ve tried is just like mama’s cooking. Giant tostones! Excellent Cafe con Leche. The Devil Crab is amazing, ton of crab with very little breading. Mom & dad love the place. Prices are reasonable and service is very fast and friendly. If you’re in the…

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