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Jose's Real Cuban Food

8799 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, FL 34210
(941)795-4898
Ranked #7 of 259 restaurants in Bradenton
4.5 of 5 stars 127 Reviews
Price range: INR560 - INR840
Cuisines: Cuban
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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Fort Myers, Florida
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

We ate here after reading reviews and love it. I had the blacken swordfish with rice and beans, my wife had the Cuban sandwich. Food was excellent and service was fast.My only con was it's very small so get here early or in between lunch and dinner. This is now in our top 5 places to eat while in Bradenton.

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Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

The #1 with yellow rice rocks!!! Go hungry, you won't be disappointed. Amazing pork.... friendly service. If you go, you will be a believer!

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Port Charlotte, Florida
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

I gave it 3 stars because the food was very good, but I almost did not want to eat it when seeing the state of the place. It was the dirtiest place I have ever eated in....floor, cooking area, around fridge and coolers, EVERYTHING! I wont be back.

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Fernandina Beach, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Hard to find, and nothing to look at. Went there only because of Tripadvisor rating. Not disappointed. They first ask if you have been there before, If not, they give you a free sample of the shredded pork. It is to die for. Best Cuban food i ever had.. Dinner is only $10 and is enough for 2 people. Plate... More

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Bradenton, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

If you have spent the day on any of the beaches in Longboat Key, Holmes Beach, or Anna Maria Island and are beginning to get mighty hungry then you need to go east on Cortez Road to Jose's Real Cuban food at 8799 Cortez Road W. in Bradenton, Florida. it's a small hole-in-the-wall that serves deliciously authentic Cuban food. My... More

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Bradenton, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I visit San Juan atleast once a year and enjoy the Puerto Rican food. Joses black beans and rice are the best you can get here in the states

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Arlington, TX
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201 reviews 201 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We were so hungry after 3.5 hrs of kayaking and our guide told us to head to Joses-so glad we did! first time in they give u a sample of roast pork-oh my good! I had my cuban favorite arroz con pollo-chicken and yellow rice, sounds simple but its not ur average chicken and rice!!! Hubs had taste of Cuba:yucca,... More

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Anywhere I happen to be
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I have tried a couple of different dishes at this place and I have to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed them all!!! Never knew what yuca was but found out I really like it!!! The pork is awesome, the people are awesome!! Will definitely go back!!!

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Bradenton, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Lots of locals here, so get there early. Sandwiches very tasty and soup delicious! Good value and great service.

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Bradenton
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

One of the best Cuban sandwiches since Miami! The pork is a favorite of mine - always good! The lunch take out was convenient and fast. We always bring friends here when they visit us and are not disappointed. Love the tastes, smells, and atmosphere. Great job, Jose!

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