First time here - the service was incredible! Alejandro was so attentive and was a pleasure to meet. The food was fresh and we had a really great experience. Highly recommend.
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#1 of 4 Cuban in Gainesville
#15 of 321 Restaurants in Gainesville
Travellers' Choice2022
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Latin, Cafe, Spanish, Cuban
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samventeurs
3 reviews
Reviewed 1 week ago
Date of visit: March 2023
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Mi Apá Latin Café, Owner at Mi Apa Latin Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago
Really glad you had a positive experience. Thanks for reviewing. We will share this with the team!
VAS18879
58 reviews
Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
We are here finishing lunch. Best Cuban sandwich ever. Beef vegetable stew was also good. Hoping good things for the flan.
Date of visit: March 2023
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Mi Apá Latin Café, Owner at Mi Apa Latin Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago
Hi Vas, we appreciate the positive feedback. It means a lot. We will share this with the team!
flagirl30
108 reviews
Reviewed 19 February 2023 via mobile
Thanks to Carla, our server, for making sure our lunch was out and at our table fast! Key West Cuban sandwich is on good bread and has lots of meats! The fried yucca was really good too! And, of course, cafe at the end. A...really good meal at a reasonable price.More
Date of visit: February 2023
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Mi Apá Latin Café, Owner at Mi Apa Latin Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2023
Thank you for the review! Have a nice day.
Karen E
1 review
Reviewed 19 January 2023 via mobile
The tip-off was 5 pieces of lime in our small glasses. It did little to disguise the awful taste of the water. They shouldn’t serve it.
Date of visit: January 2023
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Mi Apá Latin Café, Owner at Mi Apa Latin Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 23 January 2023
Hi. Thanks so much for leaving us a review. We will pass this on to management. Have a wonderful day!
MaryPhy30
1 review
Reviewed 12 January 2023
My daughter and I went there frequently during the las year in 2022. The food here was really good, tasty and fresh at any time. Amazing staff. Servers Alejandro and Nicolas were polite, provide speedy service and were always attentive to our needs. I would...definitely recommend it!More
Date of visit: December 2022
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Mi Apá Latin Café, Owner at Mi Apa Latin Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 18 January 2023
Hi Mary ! Thank you for leaving us a review ! We hope to see you back soon!
flagirl30
108 reviews
Reviewed 28 December 2022 via mobile 
MiApa had a great Cuban lunch! Today Daniela quickly brought us a huge plate of chicken and rice with delicious black beans and sweet plantains! What a pleasant server…quick to check on us and remembered we wanted our cafe after our meal! Too full for...a sweet but we know the flan is great too!More
Date of visit: December 2022
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Mi Apá Latin Café, Owner at Mi Apa Latin Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 2 January 2023
Thank you for the feedback! Have a nice day!
Vanessa B
4 reviews
Reviewed 20 December 2022 via mobile
We visited Mi Apá for my daughter's graduation at UF and it was simply delicious and fast service! and our waitress Debbie was awesome! knowledgeable of the menu and always smiling. Coming from Miami were there is plenty variety of cuban restaurants, I must say...that this restaurant is a jewel in Gainesville and their food and service quality is high and superb to compare to the emblematic The Versailles. Thanks for making my Dgator 4 years at UF like if she was at home in Miami❤️🇨🇺More
Date of visit: December 2022
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Mi Apá Latin Café, Owner at Mi Apa Latin Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 26 December 2022
Vanessa, we’re so happy to hear you had a good experience. We look forward to serving you again soon!
ShaunAndGus
157 reviews
Reviewed 11 September 2022
Not only is food tasty and the service quick, but the coffee is fantastic and there are so many great choices for food. Lots of different pastries (sweet and savory).
Date of visit: August 2022
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Mi Apá Latin Café, Owner at Mi Apa Latin Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 17 September 2022
Hi Dhaun and Gus, we’re thrilled to get this kind of feedback.Thank you for taking the time to review us. Hope to see you again in the near future!
mikewilliamsw
1 review
Reviewed 20 August 2022
We have been eating at the Alachua Mi Apa Cafe for several years. Recently, we noticed that the recipe for the Carne de Papas has changed for the worse. The last few visits instead of the gravy being thick and tasty, it was like thinned...out grease with just a brown tint to it. The beef portion was very tough, and the potatoes were not completely cooked. I was raised and bred on Cuban food in Tampa for most of my life. This restaurant has a long way to go to return to better food and service. Their sign saying, they pay $18.00 per hour is not hiring quality people. The waitresses act like they do you a favor. Before bidennomics the food and service were much better. You have lost four of your customers that were averaging 5 visits a month. Good luck and I hope that you improve.More
Date of visit: August 2022
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Mi Apá Latin Café, Owner at Mi Apa Latin Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 24 August 2022
Mike, thank you for letting us know, and we apologize for the experience you had. We will pass you feedback to our management team. Hope you’ll give us another chance in the future.
Takendlongroadhome
4 reviews
Reviewed 11 July 2022
Traveling with mi familia and got a real Cuban here. Great food! Will come back when I come through vacationing again.
Date of visit: July 2022
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Peter Y, Owner at Mi Apa Latin Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 29 July 2022
We appreciate the positive feedback. It means a lot. See you next time!
Jill H
101 reviews
Reviewed 2 July 2022
I ordered a shredded pork dish. There was plenty there , enough to take home for a second meal. There was Mojo sauce for the pork and it was amazingly good. It was not a place for formal dining, strictly casual.
Date of visit: March 2022
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Peter Y, Owner at Mi Apa Latin Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 29 July 2022
We appreciate the positive feedback. It means a lot. See you next time!
Y9360KVms
1 review
Reviewed 21 April 2022 via mobile
Mi Apa has really great Cuban food and great service. Jenesy was very friendly and provided a great experience!More
Date of visit: April 2022
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Peter Y, Owner at Mi Apa Latin Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 25 April 2022
Thank you for visiting Mi Apa Latin Café of Gainesville. We take great pride in our Cuban Cuisine and are glad you enjoyed your selections. Our Team always goes the extra mile in providing our Guests with excellent service, and I will pass on your...More
430rickiea
1 review
Reviewed 25 March 2022 via mobile
Debbie was an amazing person. She was kind and patient. The service she provided was excellent. I will definitely be returning.More
Date of visit: March 2022
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Peter Y, Owner at Mi Apa Latin Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 28 March 2022
Thank you for visiting Mi Apa Latin Café of Gainesville. We are so glad Debbie provided you with excellent service. I will pass these positive comments on to her Manager. Your 5-Star Rating is very much appreciated and Welcome to our Mi Apa Family! Please...More
cdk6164
15 reviews
Reviewed 18 March 2022 via mobile
Another great meal at Mia a. Server Claudia did a great job as the service was excellent. I really enjoyed having steak and egg bowl for breakfast. It was a great way to serve the meal and tasted delicious.More
Date of visit: March 2022
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Peter Y, Owner at Mi Apa Latin Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 21 March 2022
Thank you for visiting Mi Apa Latin Café of Gainesville. We take pride in our Cuban Cuisine and are happy to hear that you enjoyed your breakfast with us. We have a great Team and will pass on your positive remarks about Claudia to her...More
AlexF939
975 reviews
Reviewed 7 March 2022 via mobile
Friendly staff, good presentation, clean. Delicious food, plentiful. Very popular, in a strip mall with inside and outside sittingMore
Date of visit: March 2022
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Peter Y, Owner at Mi Apa Latin Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 9 March 2022
Hi Alex: Thank you for visiting Mi Apa Latin Café of Gainesville. We take Great Pride in our Cuban Cuisine and are very happy to hear you enjoyed your meal. We feel we have a Great Team, and I'm glad you had a great experience....More
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