Heber's Cuban Cafe - Apopka

This restaurant is a regular spot for us, but I have a complaint. The management leaves a tip jar on the counter and encourages tipping when paying by credit card, but the employees don't actually receive those tips. I'm fairly certain that the Florida Department of Labor would find this practice inappropriate or even illegal. Additionally, we don't like the new tostones; the old ones were much better.

I ordered the Cuban sandwich and was disappointed to find that all the meat was turkey-based. I've had much better Cuban sandwiches in places like East Colonial, Miami, La Carreta, Calle Ocho, Puerto Rico, and New York City. The only thing worth trying here is the coffee, but that might appeal to those who love turkey. I prefer authentic food—there's just no substitute for it. God bless.

Nine years ago, when I lived in Altamonte Springs, I used to frequent this restaurant. After returning to the area, I was eager to eat here again. I'm pleased to see that the restaurant is still in operation and has even expanded! The food was just as delicious as I remembered. However, I was a bit disappointed with the portion sizes of the sides. I ordered Tostones and received just three small pieces. My side of yuca frita was also quite small. My friend ordered Maduros and received only four small, burnt pieces. This was my only complaint. Everything else was fantastic, and I recall that the side portions used to be larger. Hopefully, they can take this feedback into account and consider making some adjustments.

That was my first and last time they ordered. The ropa vieja was so dry and salty. I've never had a ropa vieja that was dry? The Empireada shell was too thick, nothing like the empanadas you get in Miami. Very disappointed because I look forward to a good Cuban meal and that wasn't it.

I'm a little disappointed as I was looking forward to eating here as there's not too many Spanish restaurants around. I had the croquette and I have to say it taste like pure flour served with ceasar salad dressing. My hubby ordered onion rings and as a side sauce they serve you ceasar salad dressing as well. The Cuban sandwich is not a real Cuban because it's served with deli cold cuts and not the real deal like pernil and whole ham. Soup, salad and rice was good.