The BEST Cuban sandwich period. You have not had a Cuban sandwich until you have been to Brocatos. After your visit, every other sandwich just does not measure up. Mike Brocato continues to run the family business in such a manner that you feel like a visiting member of the Brocato’s family. If you do not like Cuban sandwiches, I... More

Just happened to be in the area and was looking for a quick, good lunch. Recommendations all pointed here. Great advice. This "sandwich shop" has way more to offer on its menu. Two of us split a couple things so we could sample. The Cuban sandwich was as good as any in Miami. The Deviled Crab ball was amazing. I'd... More

Every time I return to Tampa, I long for a Cuban sandwich as delicious as those I remember from my childhood visits to Ybor City. Our last visit to Tampa Mother's Day weekend was no exception. This time, our family decided to try the famed Brocato's in east Tampa. As we entered the parking lot, we realized many had the... More

I went to high school in Tampa, but never had visited Brocato's. So much for the tiny universe of teenagers in those days. Now back in Florida after 40 years in Maryland, I found this sandwich shop on Internet search while stopping off in Tampa on the way back to The Villages on 04/13. It was amazing. Of all the... More

I was in clearwater visiting my daughter and she wanted us to try a Cuban sandwich from here. When we drove up to sandwich shop it was not much to look at buy knew right off that it must be good. We were there about 1pm and the line was out the door which did move rather quickly. The time... More

Found this landmark via Google GPS by mistake and thank heavens! This is the place that Tampa students mentioned and good thing that I skipped breakfast. It was on Saturday afternoon and was on my way to Wat Mongkolratanaram but arrived there too early so restaurant wasn't open. I Googled sandwich shop and recognized the name Brocato's so decided to... More

Don't be fooled by the outside appearance of the building. This is a gem in the rough! At the recommendation of a waitress, I ordered deviled crab. I had never eaten this dish before but if what it tasted like is the norm I am IN LOVE! It was loaded with crab meat and seasoned with onions and peppers. Absolutely... More

This place, in addition to being super tasty, is the great equalizer. Day laborers, businessmen, office workers, snow birds, pimps, everyone is here enjoying the tasty food. LOVED the crab cake and the Cuban and the roasted pork sandwich was not to be missed either:)

I'm not an expert on the Cuban sandwich, but the first one I ever had was on Cuban bread and was pressed like a panini sandwich. When I visited a Cuban restaurant in Naples, FL I learned of the medianoche or "midnight" Cuban. I expected Brocato's to have the pressed version, but the sandwich I had seemed to be the... More