Galindo’s Cafe

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We walked in, woman at counter was incredibly rude. Expected us to already know what we wanted and seemed bothered that we asked for a menu… what??? She slammed it down in front of us. I didn’t even really look at what there was to eat because I already knew I wanted to leave at that point.
Food & service was beyond disappointing.

What a big disappointment!
Even after extensive research and Unilocal reviews. Still a big disappointment. You failed big time, Unilocal!people.
I thought I was getting traditional Cuban foods. I was eating fried cardboard instead. That’s fried green plantain just FYI.
It’s a farmer twist of Americanized foods. Cordon Blue chicken… fried pulled pork… overkill fried fish.
The fish was $ 9.99 without any flavor but salty. Frying is not a flavor despite most claims. A few rings of red onions layering on top didn’t make any difference.
Are these really authentic Cuban foods?
At least the ambiance was right on. A poor farming town.
So diners, if you want authentic Cuban foods, it may dull your adventurous taste buds and curb your culinary minds.

I absolutely love this place. Their food is fantastic and so scrumptious. I always get the roasted pork with rice and black beans. It never disappoints. Pork is succulent and well prepared. I’m particular about my rice, but this place makes it perfect. I love their sangria as well. Thought Mom would share a pitcher with me, but ended up having to drink it myself. lol I highly recommend this place and will be taking any visitors here.

Was looking forward to trying this place after reading the reviews here on Unilocal,but was pretty disappointed. Ordered 2 Cuban mix sandwiches and fries. The fries were not very hot… Seems like they were cooked and had been waiting around for awhile. The Cubans themselves had a good flavor but the bread was not crispy and was very greasy… So much so that the bottom pieces were soggy.

The food was just OK and service was at best OK inside the Restuarant remind of a truck drivers stop .
Sorry to say I would not go back.

Very good at a good price! There is many choices on the menu! I got the Vaca Frita, Maduras, & yuca!
When we pulled up to the restaurant, there were no cars in the lot at 6:30. Usually, that’s not a good sign. But I am giving it 5 stars, so…

Stopped by here after visiting the coral castle and schleby’s winery. The location and exterior looks a tad sketchy but I know enough about eating out now to not judge a book by it’s cover.
The complementary Cuban bread was delish and deserving of seconds. I had the lunch special (5.99) chicken fajitas w/​salad and tostones (fried green plantations). I got a lime-​y sauce with my meal. I wasn’t sure what it was for but ended up using it on all my food. The chicken was very flavorful and so were the tostones.
Highly recommend this meal. We had caramel flan and bread pudding for dessert. The flan was just the right texture and melted in your mouth. The bread pudding was also a delight. It was the perfect note of sweetness. I will definitely go back and for the prices it’s a steal :)

Galindo’s is a small Cuban restaurant with a basic staff, but good food.
I’ll confess that my credentials in certifying Cuban food as good or bad are questionable, but I can say they are based on extensive travel through the Caribbean and Florida.
Galindo’s is definitely better than its nearby competition in quality and taste. I’ve ordered Churrasco, Ropa Vieja and Masas de Puerco and have been pleased with all three.
The wait may be a little beyond average, but not excessive. The food is consistent with the better Cuban I’ve had, but in a very affordable mom and pop establishment.
If you’re looking to decide between Galindo’s and their closest competitor, go Galindo’s hands down.

If it wasn’t that he waitress was friendly and the fried yucca was good I would have given this a 1 star. The Arroz con Marisco I ordered was so salty that I left most of it untouched. The appetizer and main dish my husband ordered was very salty as well. Even though we and one other person were the only customers in the restaurant we had to wait a really long time. I did not want to complain because I was afraid I would have to wait really long again should they offer to cook me another dish.

Horrific Experience! We read the reviews and stopped and had the worst restaurant encounter we have ever had. We waited a long time to be served and ordered several items to try. We planned to take some home. The Cuban coffee. bread, green plaintain chips, and tamal were fair. We ate and shared half of the bread and marquitas, and ate one tamal, and were looking foreard to trying our entrees. I grew up in Miami, and my family is part Cuban. We ordered ropa vieja and maduros, and we’re shocked when the food arrived and the plantains were overcooked and almost black instead of golden. We did not eat them, and then had one bite of the ropa and found it tasted burned. Then the bistec con papas sandwich, which we ordered came. because the restaurant says «Best Sandwich.» We hoped to get the traditional thin cut papas but beCame instead was regular cut fries that we’re saturated in grease and a tasteless sandwich. When I told the waitress she took it to the manager? Who abruptly grabbed the plate, shoved the plantain maduro in her mouth then with her hands grabbed the ropa and did the same and said she thought it tasted «Rico» and scowled. We asked to get our check because she started yelling profani yt? use in Spanish. we asked to pay and leave. We paid $ 25 even though we ate less than a fourth of the food. We never raised our voices, and I tried to calm her and said it was not personal. We just did not like it. She yelled and said it is personal because it is «her money.» We told her the $ 25 should cover her cost. She then made rude and disparaging comments about us, and took our money and yelled loudly don’t come back. We won’t and hope she gets some needed anger management counseling.

We stopped for dinner. Service was a bit slow, but they only have one sever who was taking car of everyone. The place has a rustic charm. We had cuban sandwiches. Overall pretty good but the choice of ham was not the best in our opinion. Prices were good. Overall satisfied, but have patience.

As we hit South FL, my thoughts turned to Cubano cuisine, and I decided to give Galindo’s a try. We found the café after a bit of ‘sight seeing’ (it was dark and the café is not well lit). I had the churrasco. It was cooked to perfection and came with a tasty chimichurra, black beans, and savory rice. Companions had the chicken fajitas, served with fried green plantains and rice. The chicken was very tasty and the plantains were out of this world.
This was the best food we’ve had on our South Florida vacation. I would recommend Galindo’s to anyone who appreciates good ethnic cuisine.

Good home cooked food! Authentic Cuban cuisine, hands down best Mamey shake I’ve yet to have. I had a Stake sandwich with fries and a mamey shake. The food was fresh and tasty! The down part was the wait
time is a bit much, guess they only had one server working that day– was still worth the wait!!!

The food here are really really good. My friend orders one seafood with rice. And I order 2 appetizers plus one omelet. Remember the tamale and the potato one. They are REALLY tasty.

Cheap and the food taste great! I have been going there for years.

My boyfriend and I are on vacation from California and saw this restaurant as we were passing by. We thought it would be nice to try Cuban food. Its 11:30 in the afternoon and they had two open signs. We parked and got to the front door. It was locked. We waited and a guy came to the door, did not open it and showed his hand like a «5 fingers». We didn’t know if it meant 5 minutes or he meant not open. Then a lady came out and told us «10 minutes» and closed the door. We waited and another guy just waked in and ordered. We got so mad because their sign said open and left us locked outside without telling us if they open or not. We didn’t want to eat there anymore. So we left to try Marios Cuban restaurant 0.2 mile down the street.
I would give 0 stars if it was an option.

While visiting my mom in the Homestead area, I was on my way to Casavana for some Cuban food, when my husband pulled up reviews on Galindo’s Café on Unilocal.
Yes folks, it’s as good as everyone says it is! Whenever I’m in the Miami area I always like to start my day (no matter how late I might wake up due to partying the night before…) with a delicious cup of Cuban coffee. Their café con leche did not disappoint. I continued the experience with Fried Pork Chunks with black beans and rice, and a side of sweet plantains. Everything was absolutely delicious with large portions. The Fried Pork Chunks were moist, tender, and juicy.
My husband had the Seafood Soup, which was so yummy that I couldn’t help but poach spoonfuls, even though I was stuffed halfway through my own meal! I wholeheartedly recommend Galindo’s if you’re in the Homestead area. I think it’ll be my go-​to Cuban restaurant when I visit my mom.

This little hole-​in-​the-​wall is a must-​go if you’re in homestead! I am never disappointed when I order from here. Their Ropa Vieja is out of this world! They also have an excellent Elena Ruz. They are right down the street from Mario’s Cuban Restaurant — and let me tell you, Galindo’s gives them a run for their money!
Galindo’s never seems to be busy but I truly believe that’s because most people either don’t notice it or aren’t willing to try it because of Homestead’s original cuban café, Mario’s. I’m glad I gave it a shot, because it’s AMAZING.

Knowing that Mario’s is a block or two away, it took me a little while to check out this little hole in the wall. I would always pass by and wonder if the reason that it always looks so empty is a reflection of the food, or its odd location. Well, one day bored with alternatives I decided to check it out. Boy am I glad I did. The food was excellent! Everything was fresh and delicious and the prices were great! Definitely cheaper than Casavana and Mario’s, but every bit as good. I had the Ropa Vieja and my girlfriend had a garlic chicken that was fantastic! The only thing that brought it down to 4 stars to me was the wait time for the food and the atmosphere leaves a bit to be desired, but it was worth the wait, and furthermore cements the fact that the hole in the wall dives are usually where the best food lies!

Omg! This is a Cuban gem! It was so good we came back a 2^nd time on the same day!
Disclaimer: I grew up with a Chinese Mom who was born and raised in Cuba. Eating at this place reminds me of my Mom’s home cooking of Cuban food. The food was very similar to what my Mom made me when I was a kid!
I started with the Churrasco and my boyfriend got the Grouper. Both dishes were excellent and had very large portions. The BF ended up eating half of my steak because it was way too much for me. The Plantanos sweet & green were some of our favorite sides. I loved how the sweet ones were mushy and sweet on the inside and the outside was slightly crispy… mmmm we ordered a batch to go. The Congris (black beaans and rice cooked with ham) was also amazing. It was very flavorful and plentiful. Made great left overs to snack on.
You have to try the flan! OMG… it was so good we ordered a couple of them to go. It was so creamy and fresh… its a good thing they come in small portions because it is really rich and could easily add another 10lbs to me after eating it.
If you want real Cuban coffee, order the Colada. It is some really strong coffee in an espresso cup. The Café Con Leche is also good, a double of those will keep you wide awake for a long drive back home.
You won’t get any 5 star upscale Cuban food here. This is a place for some home cooking. Its almost as if this place was open to cater to the family’s friends and extended family. Low prices, large portions and some home cook’n love. This place gets 5 stars because this is as close to authentic as you can get.
If you are en route to the Everglades or Biscayne this place is on the way from Miami and is worth a stop.