EL CUBA CAFE – Spanish
El Cuba Cafe is a Cuban breakfast-and-lunch counter inside a Circle K gas station at 3501 Bell Shoals Road in Valrico. It opens early and closes by mid-afternoon: Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., closed Sundays. The kitchen presses Cuban sandwiches stacked with roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard, and serves empanadas, rice and beans, ham croquettes and cafe con leche made to order. Despite its convenience-store setting, it runs as a walk-up ordering counter rather than a packaged snack rack, drawing a steady local following for quick Cuban food.
3501 Bell Shoals Rd, Valrico, FL 33596 813.403.3463 https://peliculasderisa.es/el-cuba-cafe/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at EL CUBA CAFE
Dairy-Free at EL CUBA CAFE
EL CUBA CAFE in Valrico has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Wedges, Home Fries and Kitchen Sink Omelet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at EL CUBA CAFE
EL CUBA CAFE in Valrico has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Wedges, Kitchen Sink Omelet and Pulled Pork. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at EL CUBA CAFE
EL CUBA CAFE in Valrico has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Plate, French Toast and Potato Wedges. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at EL CUBA CAFE
EL CUBA CAFE in Valrico has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Specialty Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at EL CUBA CAFE
EL CUBA CAFE in Valrico has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Specialty Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at EL CUBA CAFE
EL CUBA CAFE in Valrico has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Wedges and Home Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at EL CUBA CAFE
EL CUBA CAFE in Valrico has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Toast, Potato Wedges and Pancakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at EL CUBA CAFE
EL CUBA CAFE in Valrico has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Potato Wedges. 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 EL CUBA CAFE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Omelet | 41.3 g | 72.9 g |
| Chicken Pot Pie | 55.7 g | 64.9 g |
| Kitchen Sink Omelet | 32.3 g | 41.5 g |
| Potato Wedges | 5.3 g | 19.4 g |
| Meatloaf | 24.9 g | 12.2 g |
| Shrimp Plate | 45.2 g | 10.3 g |
| Pancakes | 49.7 g | 7.9 g |
| French Toast | 38.6 g | 6 g |
| Fried Chicken | 35.7 g | 5.5 g |
| Specialty Tea | 6.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Mac and Cheese | 6.2 g | 2.4 g |
| House Coffee | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast
- Kitchen Sink Omelet - $12.99: Variety of meats and vegetables Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pancakes - $8.5: Fluffy buttermilk pancakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $9.25: Thick-cut bread with cinnamon and syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Meat Omelet - $11.5: Eggs, assorted meats, served with grits and toasted biscuit Available at: breakfast, brunch
Main Courses
- Fried Chicken - $10.99: Crispy southern style fried chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Plate - $14.5: Fried shrimp served with onion rings and mac and cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatloaf - $11: Homemade meatloaf with savory seasonings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork - $12: Slow-cooked shredded pork Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Pot Pie - $13.5: Large homemade pie with chicken and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Home Fries - $3.5: Seasoned diced potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Potato Wedges - $3.99: Homemade thick-cut potato wedges Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac and Cheese - $4.25: Creamy pasta with cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- House Coffee - $2.5: Freshly brewed premium coffee
- Specialty Tea - $2.75: Selection of hot or iced teas Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about EL CUBA CAFE
- Is EL CUBA CAFE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. EL CUBA CAFE has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Wedges, Home Fries and Kitchen Sink Omelet.
- What can I eat at EL CUBA CAFE on a dairy-free diet?
- Potato Wedges, Home Fries and Kitchen Sink Omelet carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does EL CUBA CAFE have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Potato Wedges and Home Fries.
- Is EL CUBA CAFE gluten-free?
- 3 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 EL CUBA CAFE?
- Meat Omelet, at roughly 72.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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