{"id":224025,"date":"2026-04-08T22:36:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T22:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/224025\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T22:36:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T22:36:34","slug":"this-newly-reopened-five-star-rated-cafe-has-a-claim-as-the-best-cuban-sandwich-in-tampa-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/224025\/","title":{"rendered":"This newly reopened, five-star rated cafe has a claim as the best Cuban sandwich in Tampa Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Their sign says \u201cHome of the Best Cuban,\u201d and the 500+ five-star reviews on Google say, in their own words, the claim is justified. Barracuda Deli Cafe recently reopened at a new location in Largo, welcoming longtime fans and new neighbors alike to decide for themselves. The Cuban-Caribbean-Mexican restaurant is now open at 11934 Seminole Blvd.<\/p>\n

Technically, Barracuda has a 4.9-star rating out of 530 reviews, but in this age of everyone being a critic, we\u2019re happy to round up. In fact, you have to scroll back nearly a full year to even find the last review that was less than five stars. That reviewer twice described the experience as perfect, used the word yummy in a public forum, described the Cuban sandwich as mean (complimentary), and said there was no wait. That review got four stars. What\u2019s a deli gotta do for that fifth star?<\/p>\n

Review critiquing aside, the big news here is that Barracuda is back open. It\u2019s been a locals-only, if-you-know-you-know favorite for years at Oxford Square Shopping Center. After a few months away, it\u2019s now open in a new location just up the road. The family-run spot has a lengthy list of hot, pressed sandwiches, fresh salads and wraps, all complemented by a Mexican-Caribbean fusion portion of the menu with tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, nachos, mojo pork and mojo chicken.<\/p>\n

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If it\u2019s your first time, however, it\u2019s the pressed Cuban sandwich you want. It\u2019s prepared in close to the traditional way, with roasted pork, ham, salami, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and mayo. In the region where the Cuban was invented, and a place home to stars like West Tampa Sandwich Shop, Columbia Restaurant, Bodega, and La Segunda, claiming your Cuban sandwich is the best takes some confidence.<\/p>\n

Us? We\u2019re happy to enjoy them all equally yet differently. It\u2019s all about mood, preference, and what\u2019s closest to you when hunger hits. But Barracuda has hundreds on its side saying the moniker is accurate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe BEST Cuban sandwich I\u2019ve had in 30 years of living in the area,\u201d one five-star reviewer said after visiting the new location. \u201cOrder it double pressed and it\u2019s amazing every single time. Their mojo pork is also amazing. Owned and operated by the nicest family!\u201d<\/p>\n

Barracuda Deli Cafe is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 am \u2013 7 pm.<\/p>\n

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