Copacabana Cuban Café

Reviews

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  Deborah Alers

  Jun 17, 2026
  2.0
  We used to come here regularly and the food was great, very authentic. Lots of patrons. We are Cuban descent from Miami and know the real thing. Today Copacabana was a huge disappointment. The black beans were terrible. The oxtail was mediocre. The mojito was so weak, we asked for another shot. It didn’t help much. I think the rum was either watered down or extremely cheap. The Cuban bread was below average and had something that resembled butter but wasn’t. When we left, a couple (latins also from Miami) approached us to ask if we had been to this restaurant before. They had the same issue. They used to go there and it was great but now it was terrible. They said their mariquitas were extremely greasy and they had to send them back. They also hated the bread. They ordered a steak sandwich which they were going to give a chance. Imagine - Their experience was so bad they asked perfect strangers about our experience. I don’t know if there are new owners but they need to get it together. The waitress was extremely sweet and efficient. The only positive experience.
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  Leonora Morales

  May 30, 2026
  1.0
  Review: Beware of Potential Scams I recently dined at this restaurant and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. We waited over an hour for our food, which was extremely frustrating. There was little communication from the staff about the delay, and we felt completely forgotten. While I understand that restaurants can get busy, waiting that long without any updates is simply unacceptable and greatly impacted our overall experience. To make matters worse, we also had to wait an excessive amount of time for our check. Tired of waiting, we decided to leave cash on the table and exit the restaurant rather than wait any longer. Just as we were about to leave, our waitress finally appeared. Since we had already prepared the cash, we opted to pay that way and declined change. However, after we left, the waitress accused us of being $20 short. My boyfriend insisted that wasn’t the case, and I asked if they had checked the table or the kitchen. In an effort to resolve the situation, my boyfriend retraced his steps and went back inside to look for the missing bill. We explained to the waitress what we had left, but she was insistent that we were lying. When my boyfriend asked to speak with a manager, we were told there wasn't one on duty. After requesting to review the security footage, the hostess eventually came out to say they found the $20. There was no apology from the waitress, and when I asked where the bill had been found, I was told it had been stuck somewhere. This entire experience left us feeling very dissatisfied with the restaurant. It seemed as if the waitress may have tried to pocket the $20 due to her displeasure with our tip, which was a reflection of the poor service we received. I would advise others to be cautious when dining here.
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  Matthew Conte

  May 27, 2026
  5.0
  This place was recommended for lunch by a nurse at a doctor’s office in Tavares, and I’m so glad we chose it. I originally tried to place a catering order online, but their website was down the day before Memorial Day. I called instead and spoke with Arelly, who was absolutely slammed because of the holiday rush, yet still took the time through several back-and-forth calls to help get everything arranged. Beni even responded after hours to personally guarantee my order would be ready for pickup the next day. Everyone I interacted with went above and beyond to make our lunch happen on short notice. The atmosphere was great, and the restaurant was already busy by 11:30 AM, which says a lot. The food was even better than the service, and that’s hard to beat. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this place for both the amazing staff and excellent food. Thank you again!
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  T L

  May 24, 2026
  1.0
  If I could give zero Stars I would these people are horrible! Uber eats and doordash people customers too! The order not going through your system or you not paying attention to it is not my fault I waited it out and then you kept lying to me about the time 30 minutes goes by and then you told me they just drop it again it'll be still 10-15 minutes and then you tell me because I asked you can you be honest with me about the time that I can leave no horrible horrible service!!!! Paramore about your employees we waste our time to come up there and sit there and wait it's our money too we're on the clock!
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  Paulo Disdier

  May 24, 2026
  3.0
  The place has great potential, as it is located in a beautiful, growing small city. Perhaps the employees—who are very friendly and eager to do their best—are simply in need of some proper training. The first round of cocktails fell short, but the second round was prepared very well. I enjoyed the food, though there is room for improvement. We like the overall concept. The music was fantastic. El lugar tiene un gran potencial pues está localizado en una hermosa pequeña ciudad en crecimiento. Quizás sea que les hace falta un buen entrenamiento a los empleados los cuales son muy amables y quieren dar lo mejor de ellos. Los primeros cocteles le faltó y los segundos si los prepararon muy bien. La comida me gustó aunque puede mejorar. El concepto en general nos gusta. La música estuvo buenisima.