CAFE CARIBE – Caribbean
Cuban breakfast and lunch on North Dale Mabry in Carrollwood, doors open at seven and shut at three. The griddle works steadily: two eggs any way with chorizo, corned beef hash or turkey, buttery Cuban toast alongside, or the Colossal with two meats, a pancake and home fries. Sandwiches are the draw, pressed Cuban, medianoche, ropa vieja, picadillo and palomilla. Tampa deviled crabs, croquetas, tequenos and stuffed potatoes fill the appetizer case. Caldo gallego and garbanzo soup run daily. Entrees bring puerco asado and masas de puerco. Regulars come chiefly for the cafe con leche and for the croqueta counter.
10422 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618 813-434-6253 https://cafecaribecarrollwood.com/0Cuisine: Caribbean
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at CAFE CARIBE
Dairy-Free at CAFE CARIBE
CAFE CARIBE in Tampa has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Picadillo Entrée, Ropa Vieja Entrée and Sweet Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CAFE CARIBE
CAFE CARIBE in Tampa has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Picadillo Entrée, Ropa Vieja Entrée and Sweet Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CAFE CARIBE
CAFE CARIBE in Tampa has 24 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Sandwich, Cuban Toast w/ Butter (6") and Veggie Omelet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at CAFE CARIBE
CAFE CARIBE in Tampa has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Breaded Chicken Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CAFE CARIBE
CAFE CARIBE in Tampa has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Plantains, Black Bean Soup and Tostones. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CAFE CARIBE
CAFE CARIBE in Tampa has 23 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Sandwich, Cuban Toast w/ Butter (6") and Veggie Omelet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at CAFE CARIBE
CAFE CARIBE in Tampa has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Sandwich, Sweet Plantains and Black Bean Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at CAFE CARIBE
CAFE CARIBE in Tampa has 6 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ropa Vieja Sandwich, Sweet Plantains and Chicken Noodle Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at CAFE CARIBE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Omelet | 41.3 g | 72.9 g |
| Medianoche | 64.4 g | 60.4 g |
| Garbanzo Soup | 24.6 g | 41.3 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Egg Croissant | 7.7 g | 39.6 g |
| Ham & Cheese Sandwich | 35.1 g | 23.6 g |
| Grilled Chicken Entrée | 71.6 g | 21.7 g |
| Philly Chicken Sandwich | 17.4 g | 20.6 g |
| BLT Sandwich | 19.8 g | 19.2 g |
| Breaded Chicken Sandwich | 2.4 g | 19.1 g |
| Ropa Vieja Sandwich | 51 g | 17.3 g |
| Egg Wrap | 19.9 g | 13.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast Platters
Cafe Con Leche or Soft Drink Included
- Cafe Caribe Breakfast Special - $9.95: Two eggs cooked to order with one meat (ham, bacon, sausage, chorizo, corn beef hash or turkey) & Cuban toast. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Caribe Colossal - $12.95: Two eggs cooked to order with two meats, one pancake, home fries & Cuban toast. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Caribe Breakfast Bowls - $9.95: Two eggs over choice of base (rice, grits, or home fries), protein, and cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- All American Breakfast - $11.95: Two pancakes, two eggs cooked to order with one meat. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Sandwiches
- Egg Sandwich (6") - $5.95: Served on Cuban Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Egg Sandwich (8") - $6.95: Served on Cuban Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Egg Sandwich (12") - $8.95: Served on Cuban Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Egg Croissant - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg Wrap - $5.95 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Egg Pita - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sunrise Fold - $9.95: Two eggs, bacon, ham, onions, green peppers, cheddar cheese and papitas on pita bread. Available at: breakfast, brunch
Omelets
Served with Cuban Toast
- Veggie Omelet - $7.95: Onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers and cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Meat Omelet - $9.95: Bacon, ham, sausage, chorizo or turkey, veggies and cheese. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Palomilla Steak Omelet - $11.95: Grilled palomilla steak strips, onions, green peppers, papitas & Swiss. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sandwiches
8" on Cuban bread, pressed. ATW = mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes & pickles.
- Cuban Sandwich - $9.95: Ham, pork, salami, Swiss cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes & pickles. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mojo Pork Sandwich - $9.95: Pork with grilled onions and Swiss cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Medianoche - $9.95: Ham, pork, salami, Swiss cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes & pickles on a sweet bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ropa Vieja Sandwich - $10.95: Shredded flank steak in a stewed tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Picadillo Sandwich - $9.95: Picadillo with your choice of cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $9.95: Grilled chicken breast with grilled onions, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes & pickles. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Chicken Sandwich - $10.95: Chicken breast breaded and pan fried, topped with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes & pickles. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Chicken Sandwich - $9.95: Grilled chicken strips with onions, green peppers & Swiss. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Palomilla Sandwich - $10.95: Steak with grilled onions & papitas with your choice of cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Palomilla Sandwich - $11.95: Breaded steak, pan fried, topped with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles & grilled onions. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Steak Sandwich - $11.95: Grilled flank steak strips with onions, green peppers & Swiss. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Croqueta Sandwich - $9.95: Ham croquetas with lettuce, tomato, mayo & cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Cheese Sandwich - $9.95: Ham, cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes & pickles. Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT Sandwich - $9.95: Crispy bacon with lettuce, tomatoes & mayo. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Sandwich - $9.95: Smoked turkey, cheese, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes & pickles. Available at: lunch
- Tuna Sandwich - $9.95: Tuna mixed with mayo, chopped onions, lettuce and tomatoes. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Sandwich - $8.95: Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, cucumbers, banana peppers, olives, mayo, mustard & cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Deviled Crabs - $6.5: Crab meat in a crispy shell. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Potato - $4: Beef stuffed potato fritter. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas - $4.5: Beef or chicken. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Croquetas - $4.5: Ham. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tequeños - $5.5: Fried cheese stick. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones - $4.75: Freshly made. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smothered Tostones - $9.5: Picadillo, shredded cheese & sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
12 oz. All soups served with warm Cuban bread.
- Garbanzo Soup - $6.95: Chick peas, potatoes, chorizo. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $6.95: Chicken breast, noodles & potatoes. Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Soup - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caldo Gallego - $6.95: White beans, collard greens, potatoes & chorizo. Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
All entrées served with three sides.
- Picadillo Entrée - $12.95: Stew of ground beef & tomatoes. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ropa Vieja Entrée - $14.5: Shredded flank steak in a stewed tomato sauce. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Chicken Entrée - $13.5: Chicken breast breaded in special bread crumbs and pan fried. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Entrée - $13.5: Grilled chicken breast with onions. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Palomilla Entrée - $14.95: Flank steak breaded in special bread crumbs and pan fried. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palomilla w/ Onions Entrée - $14.95: Grilled flank steak with grilled onions. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Puerco Asado Entrée - $13.95: Slow roasted pulled pork in mojo sauce. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masas de Puerco Entrée - $13.95: Deep fried pork chunks with grilled onions. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Cuban Toast w/ Butter (6") - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Home Fries - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Grits - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sweet Plantains - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mofongo w/ Broth - $7 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Cafe Con Leche (12 oz) - $3.95: Regular or decaf · hot or iced. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cafe Con Leche Frappe - $5.75: 20oz Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Double Espresso - $2.75
- Cortadito - $3.5
- Colada - $3.5
- Orange Juice (12 oz) - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Strawberry Concoction Smoothie - $6.5: Piña colada, strawberry & banana. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Home-Made Flan - $4: Vanilla, cream cheese & coconut. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churros - $4: 3 cinnamon-sugar churros served with chocolate or caramel sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sugar Cookies - $1.5: Torticas de Morón. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Pastries - $4: Guava, guava/cheese, apple, cream cheese, pineapple & cherry. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Frequently Asked Questions about CAFE CARIBE
- Is CAFE CARIBE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CAFE CARIBE has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Picadillo Entrée, Ropa Vieja Entrée and Sweet Plantains.
- What can I eat at CAFE CARIBE on a dairy-free diet?
- Picadillo Entrée, Ropa Vieja Entrée and Sweet Plantains carry the dairy-free tag, out of 17 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CAFE CARIBE have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sweet Plantains and Black Bean Soup.
- Is CAFE CARIBE gluten-free?
- 10 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at CAFE CARIBE?
- Meat Omelet, at roughly 72.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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