J C’s Sandwich Shop

Another discovery thanks to Unilocal!this place is a splendid hidden gem in a business dominated district in Tampa. My co-​workers and I were having a training seminar nearby at our State office and decided to break for lunch. The office is kinda in the boonies in the middle of nowhere in an area dominated by businesses. Being that I’m not from Tampa, I don’t know the ins and outs of the city so I turned to Unilocal and I haven’t been let down yet. I noticed JC’s is one of the only spots in this area and had some promising reviews so I said lets give it a whirl.
I took my colleagues with me and man I was surprised by this little hole in a wall that packs a punch. This spot doesn’t have normal business hours, so don’t expect to swing by for a munchies binge late night, their market is mainly breakfast and lunch and close really early and that makes perfect sense since their in the middle of warehouses and blue collar type of jobs.
The owners appear to be of cuban decent and abuelo evens busses tables and all, sweet old man, he seems to be a favorite and I see him chatting it up with the customers. They have plenty of hot and old sandwiches along with traditional hispanic and american lunch and breakfast plates. I had the Cuban, and it was exceptional, being Cuban American myself I’m a tough judge and they did a great job.
It’s a cozy down to earth place with exceptional service and amazing flavorful food that will be perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch that will not only fill your stomach but put a smile to your face.

Since it is close to work, I decided to go back and try something different. I ordered the stuffed potato and empanada for myself along with the philly cheesesteak sandwich for my co-​worker. We are not fans! We would not order any of what we tried today nor would we recommend it to anyone else.
The empanada was half filled with picadillo which was dry on the inside. The stuffed potato was not good quality at all. I could not tell if the potato was fresh or boxed but it was not good and I threw it away after the first bite. My co-​worker couldn’t even stomach that much before spitting it out into a napkin. He was not pleased with the philly and barely ate half of it. It did not look like quality meat was used in its preparation.
Today’s meal was a true waste of money. We should have gone to the other place we considered instead.

Excellent little sandwich shop. Service is outstanding and the food is delicious. I was greeted by the owner and quickly engaged but multiple employees. I asked what I should order and was told the chicken. I am so very glad that I took their advice because it was fall off the bone tender and very tasty. I would certainly recommend it with black beans and rice.

Wow can’t believe I worked less than a mile away from this gem for 8 years and didn’t try their food. AMAZING plan on being a regular. Thank You

Not gonna lie, I was surprised at how great this place looked once we stopped inside. It’s hidden in the middle of a giant industrial neighborhood near Riverview. This place was super friendly and cheery on the inside. The Cuban I had was incredible. I was shocked at how far it was mage yet how fresh it still was. The home made plantain chips were a nice touch.

The Cuban will change your day. JC sandwich shop is delish and the service is exceptional.

Fantastic sandwich place! Their cubans are really incredible.

Excellent little sub shop in strip mall. Mojo chicken sandwich on Cuban bread. Very good red beans and rice.