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Best Puerto-rican Restaurants Nearby in Riverview

Puerto Rico Bakery

Puerto Rico Bakery

4.7
(700+)
• Bakery • Puerto Rican
$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 45 min
Farther away
"The sandwiches were tasty and big in servings. It was very flavorful and the flancocho was my favorite! If you want to support small business this is a place to go, the service in person and in delivery is great!!"
"Todo riquísimo, excelente presentación, el sandwich es grande, el café rico. El mejor lugar de desayunos."
Ham, Cheese, & Egg
Our delicious 12 inch ham, egg, & cheese sandwich! Please choose an option if you would like it with everything, plain, or just choose what you would like in the sandwich. Everything considers of (lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mayo, butter, ketchup, and our special garlic & oil). French fries as extra would make it the perfect combo.
$11.2
Bacon, Egg, & Cheese
Our delicious bacon, egg, & cheese sandwich! Please choose an option if you would like it butter, garlic, etc everything considers of (lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mayo, butter, ketchup, and our special garlic & oil). French fries as extra would make it the perfect combo.
$12.24
Scramble Egg & Toast
Our delicious scramble with toast! Please choose how you want your scramble, usually comes with everything, onions, tomatoes, ham, green peppers, cheese!
$11.83
Jugos Naturales / Natural Juice
Jugos naturales / natural juice. mango, parcha - passion fruit, guanabana - soursop.
$3.74
Mi Viejo

Mi Viejo

4.6
(5k+)
• Breakfast • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 8.3 mi • 39 min
Farther away
"LargeCombo with Roasted Pork, Yellow Rice, Sweet Plantains, and Fried Green Plantains, Cuban Sandwich, and French Fries. 2 Full Meals that Taste Great. This Restaurant has the Best Prices for Amount of Food, that Doordash has to Offer. Mi Viejo is a Must Recommend Restaurant for Me."
"Seriously one of my favorite places to order food. Great flavor and price with an abundance of food. Try their ropa veja it's bomb!"
Breakfast Sandwich
With eggs, cheese and choice of ham, bacon, sausage or chorizo.
$9.02
Cafe con Leche
Two eggs choice of ham, bacon, chorizo or sausage with grits or home fries and a cuban toast.
$3.19
Breakfast Plate
Three eggs, one choice of meat, cheese & veggies.
$8.71
Build Your Own Omelette
Beef (carne) beef and cheese (carne y queso) pizza chicken (pollo) guava and cheese (guayaba y queso).
$8.98
Ay Que Rico! (S Parsons)

Ay Que Rico! (S Parsons)

Cuban • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 41 min
Sándwich Cubano / Cuban Sandwich
Un pan crujiente y tostado, con una ración de cerdo asado, con jamón fresco y queso y un toque de mostaza amarilla y pepinillo. Todos los sándwiches vienen con papas fritas. / A crunchy and toasted bread with a portion of a baked pork, with fresh ham and cheese, with a touch of yellow mustard and pickles. All sandwiches come with fries.
$15.18
Empanadas de Res / Beef Empanadas
Res o pollo. / Beef or chicken.
$5.5
Fricasé de Pollo / Chicken Fricasseé
Pollo cocinado a fuego lento con papas y vegetales, remojado en una salsa liviana de tomate. Vienen con arroz, frijoles y plátanos maduros o verdes. / Braised chicken with potatoes and vegetables, simmered in a light tomato-based sauce. Comes with rice, beans and sweet or green plantains.
$17.98
4 Croquetas / 4 Croquettes
Res desmechada cocinada a fuego lento con cebollas, pimientos y tomate en una salsa sabrosa. Vienen con arroz, frijoles y plátanos maduros o verdes. / Shredded beef braised with onions, peppers and tomatoes in a savory sauce. Comes with rice, beans and sweet or green plantains.
$4.25
Rolo's Bakery

Rolo's Bakery

4.5
(700+)
• Bakery • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 0.5 mi • 23 min
"Wow, fresh and loaded with flavor, they did not hold back on the meat and cheese for sure. Ham and cheese was the best I've had in awhile."
"Coffee expensive, burnt, and not properly or securely packed for a delivery. The toast is super expensive for a slice of bread size. Plus, no butter taste at all. Completely disappointed in the quality and quantity of food. Never again."
Sandwich de Huevos, Jamon y Queso/Eggs, Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Huevos revueltos con cebolla y tomate y arepa / scrambled eggs with onion and tomato and corn cake.
$6.69
Sandwich Cubano / Cuban Sandwich
Savory sausage paired with a small corn cake
$8.43
Pastel de Guava y Cheese/Guava & Cheese Pastry
Salchipapas con salsas / Crispy French fries topped with chopped sausage, drizzled with sauces.
$2.84
Pan De Queso / Cheese Bread
Three milk cake.
$6.15
Riverview Fresh Cuisine

Riverview Fresh Cuisine

4.5
(90+)
• Latin American • Deli
$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 33 min
Farther away
Dominican Empanadas / Empanadas Dominicanas
Served with 2 sides of your choice / Servido con 2 acompañantes de tu elección.
$3.25
Pulled Pork / Pernil Asado
Served with 2 sides of your choice / Servido con 2 acompañantes de tu elección.
$15.77
Dominican Mangu/ Mangu Dominicano
Served with 2 sides of your choice / Servido con 2 acompañantes de tu elección.
$6.24
Beef Stew with Potatoes & Carrots / Carne de Res Guisada con Papas y Zanahorias
Can and small bottles / Lata y botellas pequeñas.
$15.7
La India PR Kitchen LLC

La India PR Kitchen LLC

Puerto Rican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 36 min
Farther away
20% off on $30+
Special Of The Day/Especial de el día
Our daily special changes every day! Call us at (813) 370-5119 to find out today’s special. ¡Nuestro especial cambia todos los días! Llámanos al (813) 370-5119 para conocer el especial de hoy.
$11.93
Loaded Tostones — Tostones Locos
Comes with salad and mayo ketchup/Incluye ensalada y mayo ketchup
$16.2
Mofongo with Chicken Wings/ Mofongo con Alitas de Pollo
Served with salad and mayo-ketchup./Incluye ensalada y mayoketchup
$15.6
Mofongo with Chicken in Garlic Sauce/Mofongo con Pollo al Ajillo
Comes with salad and mayo ketchup/Incluye ensalada y mayo ketchup
$14.7
Bobby’s sandwich shop

Bobby’s sandwich shop

4.4
(200+)
• Cuban • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 11.9 mi • 45 min
Farther away
$12 Meal Box
"in my personal opinion, they have one of the best Cuban sandwiches in town!"
"Bobby's in the absolute best Cuban sandwich shop in the Tampa area. I was taken there by Cuban coworkers 6 years ago and still stop by whenever I get the chance. The tripleta is AMAZING!"
2. Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Cuban sandwich with two fried eggs & two slices of bacon inside.
$8
2. Cuban
The famous bobby's palomilla steak sandwich comes with mayo, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese & potato sticks.
$8.42
4. El Balsero
Scrambled eggs with ham, bacon, sausage, chorizo, cheese, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, two pancakes, hash browns or home fries, Cuban toast & small coffee.
$9.42
Three Pancakes
Delicious! Grilled chicken breast with onions, green peppers & our secret seasoning.
$3.5
Cuban Eats

Cuban Eats

4.5
(500+)
• Cuban • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 36 min
Farther away
20% off on $20+
"Very delicious, great price for the location in downtown! "
"I give it a 3 star as I ordered 2 potato balls only rec 1. The potato ball lacks on meat and other natural ingredients. The outer layer is just as its surface to be. Very tasty. Just not traditional. The Cuban sandwich didnt have the Swiss cheese and only 2 slices of ham, lots of romaine to fill in the space wasnt nec for such a big 10oz sandwich. The pork was good but very little was added to the sandwich. My boyfriend enjoyed his steak bowl as it was good to the T. Café con leche with a shot of caramel was a true waker upper. Portion of what the Cuban entails was very little and the same for the potato ball. Overall, tasty just lack of whats actually needed. "
Beef Empanada
Introducing our Picadillo Beef Empanada: Delight in the savory flavors of seasoned ground beef, simmered to perfection with onions, peppers, and traditional spices, all encased in a flaky pastry shell. A mouthwatering and satisfying snack or meal option. Order now and experience the authentic taste of our Picadillo Beef Empanada!
$4.8
Classic Cuban (10″) — shareable
Go big with our 10in-Cuban loaded with savory ham, tender roasted pork, and melted Swiss American cheese on fresh Cuban bread, pressed hot and crispy. Customize it your way with mustard, mayo, pickles, lettuce, tomato, jalapenos and onion.
$12.09
Beef Empanada
A golden, crispy empanada made in house and generously filled with our savory Cuban style picadillo. Crispy on the outside, warm and flavorful on the inside- the perfect snack, side or quick bite.
$4.78
Stuffed Potato
A pork stuffed potato, a crispy, golden potato filled with savory seasoned pork for a hearty, flavorful bite. Crispy on the outside, warm and satisfying on the inside perfect as a snack or side.
$3.95
Bocaditos de Dios, LLC

Bocaditos de Dios, LLC

Venezuelan • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 28 min
Empanada Cheese - Queso
Cornmeal turnovers fried to a golden crisp, stuffed with hearty fillings & packed with flavor.
$5.49
Moreno Bakery

Moreno Bakery

4.7
(7k+)
• Cookies • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 32 min
"The quality and taste of the roast pork and the Picadillo were very good. The issue I have is the portion of both dishes. The portion was less than half of what you get when you order in person and the price is $5 more than you pay in person. It was very disappointing."
"The taste is perfect. The portion is pretty good size. It's extremely fresh. I had the Cuban sandwich and two ham croquettes, but I ate them before I could take a picture and yes, I will order it again and again."
Breakfast Egg Sandwich
9" Cuban bread with scrambled eggs and your choice of bacon, ham or sausage and your choice of American, cheddar, provolone or Swiss cheese. If upgraded to the 12" cuban, you receive double the meat of the 9"
$14.76
Cuban Sandwich (9")
House-made pork, ham, salami, Swiss cheese, sliced dill Pickles, and Moreno mayonnaise.
$15.49
Turnovers
Apple, cherry, guava, coconut or quesitos
$3.56
Chicken Empanadas
$2.00 guava & cheese
$4.51
Flan Factory - Armature Works

Flan Factory - Armature Works

Cuban • American
$0 delivery fee • 10.6 mi • 44 min
Farther away
"the Midnight Special is stacked with meat. great bread. Devil Crab is yummy. they called me to fix an issue with my order an sent me a sticker."
El Tampeno Cuban Sandwich
Our award-winning Tampa-style Cuban - slow-roasted Cuban pork, Genoa salami, serrano ham, melted Swiss, house-made pickles, mayo, & mustard on pressed Cuban bread
$18.59
Ham Croquetas
4 ham and bechamel croquettes, lightly battered and fried to perfection
$6.1
Beef Empanada
Cuban-style empanada, filled with seasoned ground beef, diced onion, & olives
$8.05
Tres Leches (Individual)
Luscious sponge cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture & topped with cream
$8.11
Leah's Cafe

Leah's Cafe

4.4
(1k+)
• Cuban • Fries
$0 delivery fee • 9.7 mi • 53 min
Farther away
Wallet-Friendly
"Food was good but my order was missing the Palomilla Steak Sandwich. The Empenadas was flavorful, crispy and full. The Stuffed Potatoes were fresh and piping hot! The Pulled Pork was tender, moist and well seasoned. The red beans were cooked well and not mushy. Great food all the time but need to work on quality control when packing orders. Doordash compensated for the missing food but the sandwich would have been better ;)."
"The Cuban Sandwich was delicious! The bread was soft and crispy on the outside and the roast pork well seasoned! The Plantains were savory well cooked. Everything served hot arrived hot, the Cuban Sandwich, the Plantains, the Pastel De Guayava and Queso, and 9" Cuban toast with Butter. I haven't had the flan yet but it looks so good too, with a nice caramel color and firm presentation. "
Cuban Sandwich
9" Cuban bread, ham serrano, mojo marinated pulled pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard. ( add lettuce and tomatoes if you choose)
$9.53
Cafe' con Leche
hot milk, Cuban espresso, and sugar mix together.
$5.16
Breakfast Sandwich
9" Cuban bread with eggs cheese and your choice of meat.
$7.19
Empenadas
Empanadas with filling options of beef ,chicken ,ham and cheese or guava and cheese
$3.42
Shama’s kitchen

Shama’s kitchen

Caribbean • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 11.3 mi • 52 min
Farther away
"Everything was delicious! Flavorful and good value."
"This is the best food I've ordered from DoorDash"
Fried Pork & Plantains
Plantains and fried pork.
$20
Fried Chicken & Plantains & pikliz
Plantains and fried chicken.
$20
Lalo ,rice and beans
Rice and beans with chicken sauce.
$20
Fries & Wings
Fries and wings.
$10
La Cocinita Cubana

La Cocinita Cubana

4.5
(100+)
• Cuban • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 5.4 mi • 43 min
Wallet-Friendly
"The real Cuban is the best around! The pork is so delicious. We try the tamale also very delicious.. "
"Always a great, traditional Cubano. I love this spot in Brandon."
5. Cuban "The Real Deal"
Jamón dulce, lechón asado, queso suizo y pepinillos. / Sweet ham, roast pork, swiss cheese, and pickles.
$9.01
Café con Leche
Antojitos / Goodies.
$3.24
Churros
Two large eggs with cheese. Choice of: ham, bacon, sausage, chorizo for an additional charge.
$2.61
3. Sandwich De Huevos / Egg Sandwich
Antojitos / Goodies.
$7.23
El oasis party LLC

El oasis party LLC

Latin American • Quesadillas
$0 delivery fee • 11.9 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"Orange 🍊 juice is fresh squeezed, tasty! Guacamole hand made, generous portion. if you have not tried eating here, please do."
Bistec Encebollado/Onions Steak
Steak and onions grilled with a classic adobo-garlic rub and served with 2 sides.
$12.5
Ropa Vieja/Shredded Beef
Shredded beef sauteed with onions, tomatoes, pimentos, garlic, and served with 2 sides.
$13.5
Rabo De Toro Rey/King Oxtail
Oxtail slowly braised in our house red sauce.
$16
Bistec A Caballo/Steak On Horseback
Steak, 2 eggs, avocado and 2 sides.
$13.5
Palm River Cafe

Palm River Cafe

4.6
(1k+)
• Smoothies • Pork
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 33 min
Wallet-Friendly
"The empanadas were some of the best I've ever had. So incredible. Craving more as I type this. Super juicy, very filling and very good portion. They taste well seasoned and cooked fresh. I would also order from them again"
"The Breakfast Platter was delicious and perfectly cooked! highly recommend ordering it with the sausage patty. best sausage patty in town and cooked to perfection. no other restaurant seems to be able to cook sausage patties without burning them. absolutely delicious flavor as well. overall extremely good Breakfast Platter. Will order many more times."
Breakfast Platter
Eggs your way, crispy bacon, savory sausage or ham, with a side of grits or home fries, and Cuban toast.
$11.46
Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Chicken leg quarter seasoned with mojo, served with your choice of yellow rice, white rice, black beans, red beans, garbanzo beans, plantains, yuca, or mixed vegetables.
$8.36
Baked Chicken
Ham, roast pork, salami, Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles, with optional lettuce, tomato, onions, and mayo.
$11.67
Meat Pie/Empanada
Juicy sliced steak, onions, lettuce, and tomato. Add some zing with mustard, mayo, or pickles, or keep it plain.
$3.86
Laura's Kitchen Taste of New York

Laura's Kitchen Taste of New York

American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 33 min
Newly Added
Hungry Man Hoagie/Hero
3 eggs, bacon, sausage, ham & cheese
$12.95
Beef Empanadas w. Mozzarella cheese
Seasoned Beef Empanada with Mozzarella cheese
$4.25
Breakfast Platter
2 extra large eggs on a Hero/Hoagie with fried Spam and cheese
$11.95
Spam, Egg and Cheese Hoagie/Hero
Slow roasted pork shoulder served with rice, pigeon peas and mac salad
$11.5
Taqueria EL SABOR MEXICANO

Taqueria EL SABOR MEXICANO

4.4
(10+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 25 min
"The TACOS were delicious. specially the chicharon, The Chips con Guacamole was so fresh. Great portion and it taste super good. will definitely be ordering again. the SOPE was also very good"
"The Best Mexican food we had, ever!!!"
TACOS
Carne de tu elección, cilantro y cebolla. Meat of your choice, cilantro and onions.
$4.09
BURRITO MEXICANO
Tortilla de harina ´´14´´ con arroz, frijol, queso mozzarella, lechuga, tomate y crema. Flour tortilla ´´14´´ with rice, beans, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato and sour cream.
$15.36
TOSTADA DE CAMARÓN
Camarones cortados a la plancha, mayonesa, pico de gallo y aguacate. Crispy crunchy tortilla topped with sliced grilled shrimp, mayonnaise, pico de gallo and avocado.
$7.09
CALDO DE RES
Acompañado de Arroz, Tortillas y un Picadillo de Cebolla, Cilantro, Jalapeño y Limón.
$22.99
Don Julios

Don Julios

4.5
(700+)
• Tacos • Burritos
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 33 min
"Generous portions. Where other restaurants give you minimal protein and filler, these guy give you a man size portion of steak, chicken,etc... Guacamole is fresh and double the portion you receive at most places for half the price. Everything is fresh and flavorful."
"We used to order from here all the time, prices were great and food was amazing, but as of lately the food has been terrible. The meat if extremly greasy,very tough, amd the time before last it just tasted spoiled. Im not sure if ownership has changed or just lack of love being put into the food anymore but this place has become very underwhelming and it's just sad to see."
Tacos A La Carte
3 Tacos with your choice of protein, accompanied with rice and refried pinto beans. With your choice of toppings and tortillas.
$3.04
3 Tacos Dinner
Flour tortilla wrapped around rice, beans, mozzarella cheese, onion, cilantro, tomato, sour cream and lettuce. With your choice of protein or vegetarian option.
$12.16
Burrito
Fried corn dough shaped into a disk and stuffed with your choice of protein, cabbage, cilantro, onion, tomato, and queso fresco.
$11.14
Gorditas
Flour tortilla filled with mozzarella cheese with your choice of protein which includes a side of sour cream, lettuce, onion, cilantro, and tomato.
$3.99
Don Jose Mexican Grill

Don Jose Mexican Grill

4.1
(10+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 41 min
Farther away
Special Nachos
Bed of nacho chips topped with lettuce, tomatoes and your choice of beef or chicken. Finished with cheese dip.
$15.87
Enchiladas Super Rancheras
Five different enchiladas: beef, chicken, cheese, beef barbacoa, and bean, covered in red ranchero sauce and queso fresco. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
$24.61
Bo’s Homemade Corned Beef Hash
Large flour tortilla dipped in birria sauce and stuffed with birria meat (beef), cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions (raw), avocados, and topped with crema. Served with rice, beans, and pico de gallo.
$13.5
Quesa Birria
Chicken, steak, or shrimp sautéed with green peppers and onions. Comes on a sizzling skillet. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream. Choice of flour or corn tortilla.
$20
SOL Mexican Cocina

SOL Mexican Cocina

4.5
(100+)
• Mexican • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 10.8 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"Def will be our new weekend spot! Absolutely amazing! The Chips & Guacamole is a must order!!! '"
"We ordered five of the Corn Tacos (Maiz) Al pastor tacos and 3 of the flour Al paster Flour Tacos (Harina) and they were delicious!! They provided some delicious verde salsa and napkins with the tacos on a plate ready to eat. A delicious local spot I'm happy is now on DoorDash so I can have easier access to it "
Flour Tacos (Harina)
Soft flour tortilla topped with grilled meat, cilantro, onions, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and cheese.
$4.08
Burrito
Warm flour tortilla filled with grilled meat, yellow rice, refried beans, & melted cheese.
$14.23
Three Meat Quesadilla
Large flour tortilla grilled with melted cheese & filled with your choice of up to three meats.
$13.57
Chips & Guacamole
Fresh smashed avocados topped with pico de gallo & shredded cheese, served with tortilla chips.
$6.11
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.4
(500+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 0.7 mi • 18 min
"Great Baja blast, getting all the extra stuff on the Nachos BellGrande® is def worth it, super fresh, loots of food, would order again"
"The nuggets were overcooked and hard. The nacho fries were ice cold, along with the nacho cheese sauce it came with. The empanadas were hard and overcooked to the point the inside was completely dry"
Grilled Cheese Burrito
A warm flour tortilla with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, seasoned rice, crunchy fiesta strips, Creamy Chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream, and a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses with even more cheese grilled on the top. (690 cal.)
$7.9
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (490 cal.)
$7.42
Supreme Luxe Box™
Chicken Chalupa Supreme, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Crunchy Taco, Twists, medium drink.  (1150-1430 cal.)
$12.5
Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, refried beans, reduced-fat sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese with a layer of warm Nacho Cheese sauce wrapped around it. (490 cal.)
$5.76

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