Reviews of Flan Factory. (Restaurant) in Tampa (Florida).
Flan Factory
1718 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33602, United States
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Information of Flan Factory, Restaurant in Tampa (Florida)
Discover the opening times, the location, contact, popular times, photos and real reviews by internet users.
This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended
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Open hours of Flan Factory
Sunday
9 am–6 pm
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10 am–8 pm
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10 am–8 pm
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10 am–8 pm
Saturday
9 am–8 pm
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Reviews of Flan Factory
Mel
This place is wonderful in all honesty. The experience was great from beginning to end. My husband and I went at around 2 and it was booming but we were still able to sit down and enjoy our lunch. My absolute favorite was the ‘chicken empanada’ it was so good I forgot to take a picture. The sandwiches we ate (Elena 1985 & Island boy) were packed with flavor and did not disappoint in any way. The coffee was made exactly how I like it (the Latin way), the juice was all natural, the flan was by far one of the most amazing flans I’ve had in Tampa and the service was constantly on point. I would definitely recommend this place.
Kevin porter
Took a road trip and found this place thanks to reviews on social media. What a great place. Owners and staff were great and friendly. Food was amazing. Love me some horchata and theirs was so delicious. Flans, cheese and everything that touched my tongue was delicious. This place is a must! We’ll make the 2 hour drive to go back!
Find My Food Stu
I think this place can be classified as a hidden gem. It’s not one of the bigger and fancier restaurants that you generally read about and it’s tucked away where you won’t just happen to walk by it. But it has great sandwiches and several flavors of flan (but even if flan isn’t your thing, come for the other food!)
I got take out and my pics don’t do it justice.
Brentin Mosher
The food was amazing. The Timba is a neat twist on the traditional guava y queso combo. The Cuban was perfect. The flan was really good and I hope to go back many more times and try all the different flavors.
I just wish they had more seating!
Aly Haddon
Hands down the best Cuban place around! Customer service was beyond our expectations! Esther the Manager has the best attitude. She asked my daughter's and my name for the next time we are in. We will be back to try the fried rice and to get such amazing service. Worth the hour drive! Thanks Esther 🙂 …
Chad Kaaa
I have lived in Tampa my entire life. Last week I had a debate with some old friends about the best Cuban in town. Flan Factory was my buddies favorite so I had to try it. He was 100% right. This Cuban was top notch and my new Tampa favorite. The slow roasted pork on this Cuban was the most flavorful I've ever had. The sweet potato fries were amazing. The 2 flans we tried were unreal. Mama Ester was so nice and delightful and helped us navigate the menu. This is a Tampa gem. Stop by you won't be disappointed.
Efrain “Big E” Figueredo
This family owned & operated restaurant won't be a "best kept secret" for long. The food is delicious. The service is friendly. The menu offers variety. Breakfast served all day. Try their breakfast Cuban sandwich. Last but certainly not least try the flan which comes in a variety of flavors(menu Pic attached). Also try the Timba...oh my I could go on forever. Enjoy!
Mark Whitaker
Hands down best Cuban sandwich I’ve ever tasted. Everything is scratch made, including the pickles. Also enjoyed Cuban fried rice, it was very flavorful. Definitely a spot you must try when visiting Tampa. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Melissa Previte
WOW! Absolutely so much more is served here than just amazing flan! I cannot not believe how fresh the ingredients are, the food just melts in your mouth! The bread for all the sandwiches is soft but crispy and the star is anything with pork in it. Try the Timba with the fresh guava sauce and the Tostones! The fresh passion fruit juice is out of the world as well as the Horchata! This Cuban restaurant is as authentic as they come in the Tampa area! You will not be disappointed in the food or the extremely friendly, family oriented atmosphere! They have limited seating as well as an outdoor area, but normally there is never really an issue with waiting! Love this place so much and don't forget to bring flan home as it's only $5 a flavor!
Gabriela Jasso
We got the cheese blocks with the guava sauce and it was really good actually! Just be careful you don't eat them too much or you'll
get full quick. I ordered a sandwich and it wasn't dry and it tasted good! Just wish it had some sort of sauce since the mojo in it was very light, I had to add hot sauce. The dulce de leche flan and the original were so amazing. Creaminess, taste, the sugar, it was a perfect 5/5 flan. The coffee is pretty good just make sure you add your sugar to your liking! Boyfriend say frita was amazing altho he had heartburn because of the chorizo. Good vibes, good food, would come again. Next time no cheese blocks, they are filling. The french toast blocks were good too! Def give it a try. Only reason I knocked down a star, was because the second time I went the chicken in the sandwich didn't taste as good the first time, it was overcooked and hard, it's a chicken thigh since it's more juicy but it was hard to bite in some places.
David Grant
Seriously excellent Cuban spot. Start with a flan (I know but trust me) then enjoy any of their really well executed sandwiches or dishes along with a cafe con leche. Then get a couple more flans to go. For real. They’re that good. So good, I didn’t catch a photo.
Carlos Davila Jr
Great Cuban Sandwich & Flan here! I’ve ate the Midnight Special (medianoche) & Guava Flan. Service is excellent. Everyone was friendly, open and happy to make sure the restaurant is efficient and cares for the customers. Will definitely come here again!
Brooklyn Fielder
come here if you want to be treated like family!!!
if I could give a higher score, I would. I originally saw this place on tiktok and wanted to try because of my flan obsession. My sister and I went… and let me just tell you, we were immediately treated like family. The staff explained the entire menu and we wanted to try everything they suggested. The entire staff are the kindest and most helpful people. We got our apps and entrees and wowowowowow we were blown away. The fried rice is to die for. I think i’ve nearly tried every sandwich (Mojo pork is my personal fav). And the flan!!! I got orange, original, pistachio, nutella, and cafe con leche. All were so so good but the orange really blew me away. In fact, I went back a week later and they had cycled new flavors so the orange wasn’t offered currently. I told Ester (I think that’s how you spell it) that the orange was my absolute favorite and asked when it was coming back. She told me that she would make it later this week and set some aside just for me!!! This place has earned a life long customer.
Deb Hollaway
Food was fantastic at this cozy little cafe. We overslept our hotel provided breakfast, and so happy we did or we would not have discovered this little gem before leaving town. So many flan dessert options as well!
David Prado
Came on my birthday and they treated me to my first ever Guava Flan! First of all, I don’t know how they did it, but it was incredible without seeing any obvious signs of Guava?!? Delectable and sweet, the perfect spot for a date or some dessert after a hefty meal. A must try spot in Tampa!
Jennifer Giraldo
The Cuban-American owner Joseph and his mother are so cool. They talking to my sister and I for over an hour. Amazing service, quality and menu. Such great twists to classic items. The horchata iced coffee is also so yum. Pictures here is the fried cheese with guava dip, the Cuban fried rice and Cuban sandwich. Definitely the best flan I’ve ever had so creamy and flavorful.
Henry Young
Have lived in Tampa for 15 years. Without a doubt, their Cuban Sandwich is the best I've ever had. Topped off lunch with an Orange/Coconut Flan. Super Great.
J S
The flan really was flantastic and they have more flavors than I could think of! Great spot for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Had the avocado toast + egg, guava flan, and Cuban coffee with milk. Delicious and filling for less than $20. A flan lover's dream, they have unique and seasonal flavors.
Valerie Leverett
THE REAL DEAL! My first visit and it will definitely not be my last. I was disappointed that I couldn’t get the Cuban fried rice because it’s only offered on Fridays and Saturdays…but after tasting the Cuban sandwich, the chicken empanada, guava flan and passion fruit juice..it just gives me something else to look forward to on my next visit. Everything was so authentic and delicious. Service was great!
James Dinh
Such a delicious place and the owner was incredibly friendly and fun to talk with. We had the El Tempeño cuban sandwich, the combo Cuban fried rice, Dulce de Leche Flan, and Apple Cinnamon flan, and an Horchata Iced Coffee. It was all incredibly delicious! The portions on the main dishes are quite large so we had plenty to take home.
C.C Sisson
Found a GEM! They source their Cuban bread from La Segundo Bakery every morning! Located in the heart of Ybor City and a definite stop while visiting the Tampa Bay area. 100% legit (authentic) and absolutely delicious 😋 Their flans are a masterpiece. Their twist on some Cuban classics are mouth watering. And their staff Phenomenal!!!💙
Chris Monk
Recommended by several people. Finally having the chance to stop in to try, very satisfied. Clean and friendly atmosphere and wall fan feels awesome on a humid day!....asked about starter chicken empanada..has onions(hate onions) lol...but was clearly explained and honest info that onions were premade cooked inside by super friendly host Esther!
Purchased mango drink for $4...definitely tasty and worth the price! Pricing looks cheap and affordable! Avocado toast sounds yum! Not even sure what a flan is lol....other customers recommended rice, and staff employee E(short for excellent?) educated me on rice Expresso drink that looks tasty too.
Overall: tasty, friendly, professional, and awesome experience! Can't wait to try the food here and flan next time! (I'm very sheltered)🤫
Good job guys, Esther and E! You win today's mango drink award!
Meme Parker
What a great introduction to Cuban food! First, the atmosphere is super inviting. The staff is courteous, informative and they make you feel like a part of their family. And the food! OMG so tasty! The Cuban is fire and you MUST try the Flan. I had the banana flavor and it was amazing. I'm kinda sad that I can't take this place (and the ppl) back to NC with me. 🥲
Liz O
Tried the Delicious steak sandwich, Cuban sandwich pressed ,all good quality and flavor , the best artisanal dessert Flan was the STAR of the show !!!
so far all delicious flavors we tasted.. all outstanding Guava ,pumpkin,coconut,Nutella, Olga's original ,hot cocoa ..flavors change weekly with over 200
Impressive flavors .A genuine friendly service experience with plenty of smiles ,feels like family !!
P.S do not miss Fridays fried rice Cuban style ,so good
*I'm a local visited many Cuban sandwich shops in the area since 1980, was really impressed with this gem of a Sandwich shop,recently opened only 1 year ago
T-REX
Hey that was pretty good. I got the Tostones and the Chicken empenada. Both were great. The Tostones came with some great Aoli sauce. They were hot and crispy!
The empenada was also crispy and the chicken had great flavor inside. Not a lot of room inside , but there are a couple extra tables outside. Nice vibe!
John Potts
Biscuits and chorizo was amazing. Avocado toast was amazing too! Flan was the best I have ever had! Went back for lunch today. Had pork and strawberry milk flan.
Gennaro Irace
The food and hospitality at this establishment is by far the best I’ve experienced in Florida. Highly recommend! Your mouth and belly will thank you for this experience. Flavors are phenomenal.
Carlos (CARLOSL3GEND)
Amazing place!!! Everything tastes delicious!!! If you’re looking for an extremely chill and relaxed environment while you enjoy your food… this is the place. I love the original flan, I finally have my new favorite flan place 😆❤️❤️❤️
mountains Ofhappiness
Flan like NO OTHER! Miami is SHAKING in fear 🤣 Flan is like eating a cheesecake (super smooth and beautiful consistency) There are so many things to say. #1 the SWEETEST staff I have ever encounter. Literally so humble , funny, take you by the hand and find the perfect food option for you. The owner is so dedicated and his mother (bless his mother literally an Angel ) was so sweet to my kiddos. 100/10 service . HUGE PORTIONS ! Me and my husband can pack it down and I couldn’t even finish 😂 The lechón sandwhich was a huge fan of my pickiest child. Clean bathrooms and eating area. Ample parking. Handicap/family friendly bathrooms. Just blown out of the park! They do NOT miss! We tried Timba, Empanadas, steak sandwich, Tampeno and lechon. I only hope they expand to Brandon area!
Francesca Otero-Vargas
Flantastic!! It reminded me of the flan my Abuela makes, which is high praise. We tried the pistachio and orange amaretto flan and then ordered more flavors to go! Each one was unique and delicious. They don't only serve flan, the sandwiches we had were equally yummy, and their chorizo is something special! Flan Factory is a must-visit spot!
Ami Fazchas
Pictured: Guava flan (and competitive Cubans that I ate too quickly to grab a snap of 😅.) Stay was super sweet and positioned the restaurant like an experience asking if we were first timers. Over all super fun, will be back! …
AJ Suazo
I took an hour drive through the busy i4 traffic (when you know you know) I could not wait to try the fried queso and guava sauce. We had the Cuban, Pan con bistec, biscuit and gravy, And frita sandwiches. Needless to say it was all well worth it. The ladies at the counters, the service was spectacular. They were very friendly. I had the Dulce de Leche and Salted Caramel Flans. I really can’t say anything negative. However, I think the napkins were inexpensive. Overall, it was worth the drive.
Marwan
Excellent Cuban food, mojo pork sandwich and the Havana frita burger were excellent. Flan was flantastic. Highly recommended
Tim Reviews
I ordered a couple of cuban sandwiches and a colada to go. The service was friendly, quick, and both the sandwiches and coffee were absolutely wonderful! I think the sandwich was generously packed and with a side item or two, you could absolutely share it with someone. There was no one in line ahead of me and I waited 10 minutes or less for my order.
Ana Reyes
A must go to hole in the wall!! The owners were super friendly. Food was great portions for a fair price. The flan variety is huge!! And they have kids options as well. The servers are super attentive and friendly. Food comes out quick and with a great presentation. I came in with my toddler and new baby and they made us feel at home. Great place to come and grab a coffee break or have a lunch!
jessie benavides
My fiancée and I stopped by and we’d give this place 10 stars if we could! We often miss home (Miami) and this little gem is the perfect stop to ease the soul. The food is AMAZING. The service is exceptional. Definitely stop by, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu! Please be patient if the line is a little long, it’s so worth the small wait. Must try the horchata iced coffee!
Kimberly Cortes
I passed by this place on my way from the aquarium last weekend, and the name caught my eye. I stopped by today with my family; BEST DECISION EVER. From the moment we walked in , to the second we left, we had an incredible experience. The staff was helpful and friendly, and instantly made us feel like family. They were attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. They were so sweet to my 9 month old son; lately he’s been wary of strangers, but even HE felt comfortable in the great atmosphere they’ve created! We had appetizers and each tried a different dish; each one was DELICIOUS and made fresh. We ordered flan at the end and understood exactly how they got their name. The flan was one of the best any of us have ever had (and growing up in a Puerto Rican family, I’ve eaten A LOT of flan, so I feel like I have an idea of what I’m talking about). I can’t think of any negatives about this place; I walked out feeling like a member of the family! My only regret is that I didn’t have any more room to try more food!
Mark Thomas
Looking for a new place to get a quick dinner between brewery visits.
My friend and I saw Cuban food and stopped looking & started driving.
My media noche (not actually called that but I know better) was tasty.
The list of flans was rather extensive and made for a more difficult choice. Until I saw the white chocolate raspberry. Oh, my lucky tastebuds! I could eat a quart of that every day.
Parking, like every downtown everywhere, is not as plentiful as desired but we found a spot quick & close.
Staff were very friendly and patient. I'd go back in heartbeat.
Mz Carrie
So I am a huge fan of the Monte Cristo sandwich so when I seen the Elena 1985 on the menu with a twist of the old classic, I thought why not. I was sceptical at first of the sandwich being deep fried in a cinnamon batter but surprisingly it went well with the sandwich. It was stuffed with turkey and cream cheese. The cream cheese was another hesitant for me as I wasn't too sure how the flavors would come together. Guys when I tell you, this sandwich is delicious. It even comes with a side of guava sauce. Now although I am not a big fan of guava, I did try the sauce and it was very tasty. All in all, a very delicious sandwich. I also had my heart set on the salted caramel flan but sadly they were out. I substituted it with the White Chocolate Raspberry flan. It didn't disappoint. Only thing was the portion size was extremely small for $5.
Would I recommend Flan Factory - in a NY Minute!!
Susan Elliott
You will be so happy to eat here! Don’t order too much food so you save room for flan. There are dozens of delicious flavors. The sandwiches are authentic and the portions generous. We had too much food to enjoy the Cuban coffee, but each cup was made to order and the smell was incredible. If you like a taste of Cuba, make this place a favorite.
Vishal Aghera
The food here was absolutely delicious! I got the Mojo Pork with an Horchata Iced Coffee and the new flavor blackberry brandy flan. The bread was nice and crispy, the pork was juicy and flavorful, the horchata iced coffee was a game changer, and the flan was so good I finished it in 20 seconds. If you’re thinking about trying this place, I would highly recommend it and make sure to eat there because having that sandwich fresh made it that much better!
Sarah Matos
Flantastic is the perfect "word" to describe how the Flan Factory serves up the many different flavors of flan from traditional to seasonal. Esther is the perfect face of the factory with her warm, friendly smile, her recommendations for other sites to see in the area and her anecdotal tales of Ybor City. Jose is a Master at his flans but don't let the opportunity to have breakfast there and enjoy the best hot horchata coffee ever pass you by. We took home 5 different flavors of flan and if we could've, we would've bought them all! Esther was kind enough to pack them on ice for our 4 hour ride home and they traveled well. We couldn't be more grateful to be able to share a bit of our experience with family at home. DO NOT visit Tampa and skip Flan Factory, you will regret it!!
Angel Avila
Amazing food and friendly service. We got the banana flan, El Tampeño sandwich, and the Timba. They were all great! Definitely recommend!
Sol Bell
I am a flan lover and I have had so many in my life and I can say that they are amazing here! My new favorite is the Cafe con Leche. 100% recommend it.
Kelly Carr
Flan factor did not disappoint. We had the El tampeno aka cuban, plantain chips and flan. The cuban was probable one of the best Cubans I've had. Will definitely be back
Daniel Villa, AIA
Super rico 👌👌
I am not usually a fan of modern updates to the Cuban classics, but the Flan Factory nailed it. For instance, their Cuban sandwich uses pulled pork instead of the typical sliced roast pork and IT IS AWESOME. The service is super friendly and the flans are super good too. Would recommend for a quick, relaxed and friendly meal. Cute atmosphere as well.
Abraham Orlang
This is a Taste of Tampanian Cuisine, great dishes and excellent service... Over all, a nice Tampa Experience for the Foodie... the Flans change flavors daily, from 200 different choices...
Emily Greenwood
Visiting from out of town, and Flan Factory was recommended to us. It was SO GOOD that we went 2 nights in a row, trying as many things as we could. The Timba with guava sauce is incredible, and I have no words to describe how delicious the flan is!! The staff was attentive and welcoming, and I can't wait to go back to try more of the menu.
Lisa Tamargo
Today was my first time visiting the Flan Factory ... it was great! I went with my parents for breakfast this morning and the food was delicious. Everyone working there is super friendly ... especially Jose (the owner), who is so warm and welcoming that you feel as if you are having a wonderful casual meal in a friend's home. My dad loves their guava flan, and made sure to get a slice to-go!
Juan Miguel Cano P
If you are looking for a nice space, where you feel at home, this is the place. excellent attention, excellent staff, clean and the food is incredible, good prices and quality 200% recommended !!!
Lauren Gavrelis
Exceptional!! We really enjoyed the Flan Factory. Everything was delicious including the Cilantro chimichurri sauce that accompanied the tostones. We loved the coquito flan best of all. Thank you, we will be back!
Elmer Rivera (Josh)
What’s there not to love! The Midnight special sandwiches we ate were freshly made and scrumptious, the service was friendly and promt, the ambiance is welcoming and peaceful! I highly recommend a visit!
It’s Flantastic!
Anastasya Strauss
Wonderful small spot to grab a cuban sandwich. Portions are huge! Hidden gem.
Crystal Porter
Family owned and run!
DELISH!!! Cute atmosphere.
Super creative idea for a wedding or event-- instead of just cake.
Invite your guest to choose a flavor of flan, run a toothpick around the edge of the foil cup, place a lovely dessert place on top . . . Very quickly FLIP it over! Fun activity, creative and lovely presentation and delicious payoff! 😋
Ceremony by Crystal, professional wedding officiant
Carlos Carrillo
From the moment we walked in, I knew we were in for a treat. The seating area was buzzing with locals at lunch time, the staff greeted us with a smile and the owner was working the register himself. Growing up in a cuban restaurant myself, my expectations were sky high. Let me tell you though, Jose blew us away with the freshness and presentation of the food. Authentic food that amazes the pallet. If I could give Flan Factory 10 stars, I would. I’m excited to see this place grow and prosper as Tampa finds itself as the best new city to live in! Well done!
Marianelys Hernandez
Amazing food, excellent service! Such a lovely establishment, you will not be disappointed in any way, shape or form when coming here. There are so many items you must try, I will recommend the Pan con Bistec all the way. We will differently return in the future.
Dana Levendusky
Just came from NYC it was hard to find a place with comparable food however this place did it. I enjoyed every last bite!! The fried cheese was like biting into little clouds!! The sauces were delicious & the cuban had the best pickles on it! The flan was delicious also! Definitely enjoyed our visit, will go back soon!!
Hema
Nice little gem. Yummy food and great service.
The flan was delicious.
Mary Angelo
Everything I ordered was delicious! I ordered 4 different flavor flans, all of which were fantastic ( I wish I could have ordered one of each on the board). Highly recommend this place and will return next time I'm in the Tampa area.
Alison Luebbert
Absolutely delicious! We had the mojo pork sandwich, plantain chips, timba (fried cheese), and salted caramel flan. Everything was perfect. My favorite items were the plantain chips and the flan. Service was friendly and fast. We will definitely be back soon.
David Shapiro
Adorable little restaurant. Friendly staff. Medianoche was phenomenal. Empanada was flavorful. Don’t forget a flan for dessert.
Jon
One of my favorite places in Tampa. The best sandwiches in Tampa, for starters. Also my favorite cafe con leche. And of course... flan in a gazillion creative varieties Friendly people, super cute inside. Easy parking. Very highly recommended.
Mark Lazzara
Usually don't write reviews but I have to for this place. One of my favorite places I've ever been to. Never disappoints
Chris Perez
What a great addition to Tampa!! All of the food was great especially the El Tampeno!! I had the coconut flan and was so good I finished before I had a chance to take a picture.
Samah Mikani
Amazing Service and food. The flan is amazing. Best flan I ever had. Customer service is outstanding! Great people! I lost my purse here and they found it for me, and made a huge effort to try to locate me!! Thank you
Jason Gutierrez
Nice small lunch spot with friendly workers. My coworkers and I each tried a different sandwhich and although the food generally tasted good, the meat was a bit too dry on all of them. The horchata was great, though, and so was the flan. Keep in mind flan orders are single serving (about 2 - 2.5" In diameter I believe).
Salvatore Ingrassia Jr
This place is delicious! Midnight was perfect and the pork they use is great ! Great sides and flan is delicious. I purchased 4 different flans flavors. This place is the definition of Great Tampa Cuban cooking.
Andrea Perry
Absolutely delicious. Food is seasoned so well! Creative flan flavors! Friendly staff. Would absolutely recommend. Family friendly. All the good things!
Nancy Velazquez
My favorite is the breakfast Cuban, Cafe con Leche and to top it off coconut flan... highly recommend food, staff amazing... 👌
Ray Solomon
First time visiting this restaurant and the food here is to die for! The Cuban Frita Burger, Tostones and Flan were all very good! The burger was well seasoned and full of flavor. The chips on the burger created a crunchy mix that made the burger that much more enjoyable. If you have a tendency to stare at a menu undecided on what to eat, this burger will not disappoint. The Tostones is a must try if you like plantains. Lastly, the coconut flan makes for an excellent dessert afterwards.
Arelis
Staff excellent, really good experience. Flan and Cuban sandwiches 🥪 amazing. …
Bryan Santamaria
Food here is amazing!!! Arroz frito is fire!!! Flan is amazing as well :)
Oscar Arias
Came in for breakfast and had a couple of sandwiches. The staff was very friendly and homey. The coffee was actually very good and the Timba (fried cheese) was enjoyable! I had the Havana Frita, which is a basically a burger, however I would have preferred it come with lettuce and tomato, so do ask for it if you'd like to try it! My wife had the Elena, similar to a Monte Cristo, this one was actually a generous sandwich! Now, these sandwiches, they were okay and we didn't have any of the flan, so we might come back to try something different, just because the place and staff are actually nice.
Owen Robertson
This place is one of my favorite places to eat. I stop in once a week. The owners are some of the nicest human beings I've ever met. They provide great service and great food. If you want a local entrepreneur to support, come to the Flan Factory.
Gabriel Rovira
I love the place. Very clean, but two major flaws. One, the empanadillas was nice outside but cold inside: two, the temperature of the entire breakfast ( my wife plate) was room temperature. Other than those two things, I would give them a try again. One minor thing, MANAGEMENT, if a costumer forgot to mention the fact they can’t eat butter, and they ask you if you could change it for one w/o butter, I would have say of course, more so when the person that sat next to us, his egg was under cook, and w/o him asking you guys change it. Mmmmm.
Anthony
Delicious food. Well priced. Easy access. Plenty of parking. Extremely good customer service. What more do you want? Stop being a coward and check out the Flan Factory.
Andres Diaz, Realtor
The steak sandwich and tostones were amazing. Reminded me of growing up in West Tampa
Tammy Coffin
The ladies at the counter were so sweet and helpful! The inside was decorated and clean and the food was amazing! I had the Elena 1985 and the guava flan with an horchata iced coffee... will definitely be back to try more!
Christina Rapillo
Awesome food, vibe and friendly staff. The flan and coffee are a must try. It's a nice place to go on the weekend. Lots of parking and you can sit outside as well. would totally recommend!!
Joma Saleem
Great stylish place with great food. The staff was super friendly and the food is great. Perfect spot for lunch dates or business meetings. Breakfast and lunch served all day until they close. There’s like 20 flavors of delicious flan so good luck if you’re on a diet.
LUIS
Best flan in Tampa!! They have other options which are equally good, cuban sandwiches, empanadas and the fried rice is great!! Yes fried rice.. Only available on Fridays and Saturdays and the pork is also delicious.. Get by and check it out ASAP the owner is from West Tampa need i say more!
Alex Del Castillo
Gold standard for flan. Home made with love. Breakfast was also delicious
Roberto Munoz
Absolutely beautiful little place. Great decor. They go above and beyond to clean and have sanitizer. They do wear a mask.
The food is absolutely amazing! What an amazing Cuban twist! Everyone was helpful and friendly.
The Steak sandwich 🥰 Wow! So much flavor!
My Friend got the Frita! And can't stop talking about it!
10 different flavors for Flan!
We will be back!
Thanks!
Wendy Isler
How on earth have I not reviewed this place yet? No exaggeration, we come here about every other week. Brunch with my girls, breakfast with hubby, etc. Flan Factory has it ALL! Don’t let the name fool you! They have a great menu with breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. My favorite visit was when I brought my godmother here, she was visiting from Peru and expectations were high. We came for breakfast on a Wednesday and they weren’t busy which was a nice change of pace because we always come in on the weekends. We ordered and sat down, our food came in what seemed like an instant then my godmother remembered that she wanted a famous Tampa style cafe con leche (totally different from our Peruvian version) and they were super nice about adding it to our order and charging us for it on the way out. I got the El Classico and she got an omelette, both were nice and hot, well seasoned, and delicious. When we went to pay for the cafe con leche we also added some flan to go (for my grandma) and it was a hit! My grandma is very picky about flan and she said this was the best she’s had which is a huge compliment because she is 92 and she’s tried a LOT of flans. 😅
TL:DR This place is the TRUTH. Go before 11 on the weekends or they’ll be slammed. And GET THE TIMBA!
Gina Fernandez
I love this place! I'm addicted to the iced coffee horchata and their flans. Went with a friend for lunch today and now my new fave is the El Tampeño sandwich. Found out it's their award winning sandwich. Yum!!
Catherine Julian
Every single thing I had was absolutely amazing! You can't go wrong when there's 15+ options of flan on the menu. Then to top it, friendly staff & cute atmosphere.
Sydnee Hendrix
Best Cuban Sandwich in Tampa Bay!! House made Chorizo is the bomb, as well as the house made pickles. Try the oreo flan it’s so good!! Sadie gives excellent service, and Jose the owner is amazing!
James Liedy
Food was great, everyone was in a great mood, we were warned about a little wait and they were right. Looking forward to returning for another great meal. Esp. liked the help with the flan topping.
Rachel King
The sandwiches are delicious! Ordered thru Uber Eats and both sandwhiches were amazing (bacon, egg & Swiss Cuban & a mojo pork cuban). The horchata iced latte is larger than I expected and super delicious. Will be ordering again, highly recommend
Binesh SanthaKumar
Fantastic food and service. Cuban and Mojo Pork sandwiches are amazing, along with the Tostones.
Aptly named as Flan Factory. They serve around 20 flavors of Flans everyday and absolutely delicious. Dulce de Leche is my favorite.
Warren B
I finally got a chance to check this local small business out & let’s just say there is nothing but goodness coming out of this place! They have authentic family recipes that they use and you can taste them in every bite. It’s a Great addition to the Ybor area, Must try you won’t be disappointed.
Angie Tran
Amazing amazing food and equally amazing people! You have to try the Pan Con Bistec sandwich or the Mojo Pork. You can't go wrong with any of them. If you're a coffee lover, try their horchata iced coffee. They have different flan flavors that regularly feature something new and or different each time you come in. Easy to miss when driving towards it, parking is in the back in a dirt lot. If you're looking for a delish spot for lunch, don't miss out
Sky Thai
Silky smooth and indulgently thick! This places knows how to make flan from a variety of options from fun flavors such as Fruity Pebbles or Cinnamon Toast Crunch to more traditional such as Dulce de Leche or a modern twist of Arroz con Leche. If you like eggy, custardy desserts or something similar to cheesecake or creme brulee then you have to check this place out!
They also have a full breakfast and lunch menu too so you can grab a meal here as well!
I got the Dulce de Leche and Arroz con Leche Flan and both were incredibly creamy. The Dulce de Leche is pretty traditional and very sweet with the extra caramel. The Arroz con Leche was incredible with blended rice within the flan. Smooth with a subtle texture that made it stand out. Between these two, go for the Arroz con Leche!! You get both of best worlds--traditional yet modern all the one.
I also got their Horchata Iced Coffee. Not crazy sweet, but that great horchata taste throughout backed up with a bold coffee taste. Really good and will get you buzzing!
Overall, great place to get excellent flan and coffee! Will have to try their food another time!
Kalvin No Commentaries
Wow, I ordered a steak sandwich an award winning cuban sandwich the fried cheese with guava and a fried rice combo. Ngl the steak sandwich was the bomb and it was incredible and the cuban sandwich made me want to drive 3 hours back and get one again, the flan and the fried rice was a homerun for my tastebuds. I ordered this to go and on the drive back home my family was like piranhas for that steak sandwich. As a legit fat cuban i approve this establishment.
Shianne Murias
How does this place only have 4.8 stars and not a solid 5!! We love flan factory, they make food the real Tampa native way. Absolutely the best pork sandwiches, Cubans, and empanadas! They actually fill their empanadas. Oh and that timba!!!! WOW!!! It’s definitely been a pregnancy craving type of place for me lol.
Salil Phadnis
I didn't even really like flan much before coming here, but they've got some great flavors that have me rethinking that. Staff is also super nice and i noticed they were being very diligent about keeping the place clean and well spaced out. Pretty reasonably priced too.
David Moreno
Went on opening day and met the owner Joseph who is a great guy. I had the Tampeno and the original Flan and gotta say some of the best I have ever had and that's saying alot growing up Hispanic. I loved my moms flan and this was exactly like she would make it.. This is a must visit spot in Tampa!
Karen McGriff
Really incredible Cuban breakfast sandwich, potatoes were fabulous as was the espresso and avocado toast. Might be a bit of a wait for food when busy, but more than worth it!!!
Michael Donovan
The coffee, Cuban breakfast sandwich and empanadas were all delicious. Even when it was very busy the owners behind the counter were friendly and made sure everything was perfect!
den izzy
What comes out of a little place like this? Absolute deliciousness!! From flan to quick bites this place is awesome!! Staff food prices all a perfect 10!! Even if your not hungry stop by for your dessert😁 …
Damian
Absolutely delicious Cuban sandwich! The bread has all thr right textures with thr perfect crunch, and flavors of the meats pop!
Mary Lane
Fantastic flan, great cuban sandwiches and a surprise standout - horchata ice coffee. Easy parking around back and 3 lovely outdoor tables.
Danielle H
So I have come here a few times and have had breakfast avocado toast on Cuban bread (it’s bomb 💣), the fried timba (white cheese cubes), and the pan con bistec (steak sandwich), all is tasty and fresh. Today I stopped by for dessert after lunch at another Seminole Heights restaurant and had this amazing Nutella flan that was just creamy and a dream. I am resting so I can go run this off later 😆.
Greeshma James
Very clean and friendly, helpful staff! This was my first time trying flan and I’ll definitely be eating it again after the experience here. They have a variety of flavors to choose from, I highly recommend the guava.
Elijah Sink
Warmly personal service, food was prepared quickly and tasted delicious. Portion sizes were huge!
Will definitely be returning.
Mark Keinath
A small place with a big Cuban food heart! I enjoyed their version of a burger, TWO patties, one ground beef, the other ground chorizo! A smoky aoli sauce with melted cheese was a treat and a half, topped with a delicious bun. My friend let me take a bite from her yummy Cuban sandwich. This was all complemented with their Salted Caramel Flan. So many flan, so little time!! Check this gem out if you are in the 'hood!
Alex Morales cfg
Breakfast was amazing! The decor is super cute & the flans are like he said "perfected"!! Such a cute spot & love supporting local business owners! The Timba was also a must have!
Bruno Oros
Very delicious flans. Reminds me of the ones my mother use to make.
Keir Magoulas
Seriously one of the best lunches I’ve had in a long time. Tampeño and guava flan were phenomenal.
Amber Kelley
Shout out to this #Flantastic team!! A hidden gem with great food, unrivaled service (shout out to Joseph and Sadie) and good vibes all around at reasonable prices. We will be back soon and we are proud to be ambassadors. #flanatic
Noah Davis
These guys are great! Greeted with some of the kindest customer service, and some great food to go with it. My wife is born and raised in Puerto Rico and she definitely approved! We got the Timba which was so yummy! My wife also got one of the cuban sandwiches and it was also very yummy.
Jennifer Pedraza
Great place! Fantastic Cuban sandwiches and the Flan is perfection!! We will be back!
Adam Shapiro
I got takeout and headed immediately to the airport. I got the Cuban sandwich and it was excellent. Even after waiting 45 minutes after pick-up. I recommend highly!
Brandi Orr
This place was delicious!! Crazy I haven't been before. It is small, but there are about 5 or 6 tables inside to eat and a few tables outside, as well. Their hibiscus juice was very tasty, not too sweet. And the steak sandwich was fenominal! Took my flan to-go, haven't eaten it yet, but I have no doubt it's good, as I saw people coming just to get flan. The service was so friendly and hospitable. Will definitely put this on my "go to" list!!
Caren Balram
Flan factory has amazing food! We tried the Cuban sandwich and Elena and had Horchata coffee! Clean environment and friendly service!
Natalie Prado
The food was delicious! Forget mozzarella sticks they have this fried cheese called Timba with guava sauce. I almost fell out my chair it was so delicious. Of course they have the best Cuban in Tampa but Tampa Bay already decided that before I even was able to taste one to agree!!
Victor Lugo
Tried the plantain chips with cliantro and they were amazing ! And got a couple of flans that were delicioso ! Will be back next time to try more of the menu !
Jamie Gallagher
Incredible food and service!!! Went in on a whim and wasn’t sure what to expect but I was blown away.
They have a really decent sized menu and a large number of flan flavors! Everyone was so nice and helpful.
The frita was insanely delicious! My husband always talked about how much he loved them and wasn’t able to find it in Tampa and when we saw it on the menu we had to try it- and now I get why he won’t stop talking about them! The flan was delicious too. I will absolutely be going back in the near future!
Jose Escamilla
Food was delicious, muy rica la comida. Coffee is heavenly. If your looking for a place to try , highly recommended.
Bob-Kristin Dasta
Sandwiches and flan were excellent. One of the best Cuban sandwiches I’ve ever had! Fresh and well seasoned. Flan was so good.
Isabelle Vanhorn
This place was amazing! Your mama is amazing and so sweet and holding down the fort! You gotta help her out tho with more staff! But food is amazing flan is delicious!! Definitely will be coming back!! I’m so glad I decided to finally go in, I wish the place was bigger but it’s a great beginning!
Fred Alcantar
Best Latin restaurant I have visited in Tampa, the food was amazing and the place was decorated to feel home-y and happy. Definitely recommend to anyone trying to find quality Spanish food and deserts
Stefanie Ragan
By far the best Cuban spot in Florida! Welcoming, friendly staff, diverse menu and I absolutely loved the vibe! The Timba with guava dip was amazing! Cuban bread literal melts in your mouth it’s so fresh. Plantain chips were crispy and delicious. Horchata iced coffee was so tasty and the Passion fruit juice was to DIE for. The prices are very fair considering the high quality ingredients used and that everything is homemade. Make sure to get a flan to go- my favorite was the strawberry milk and the Nutella! Thank you for an amazing dining experience, can’t wait to go back for another visit!
Alex Ezra
As stated, it has amazing Flan with different flavors. The food and staff are also good quality. Parking is provided too, which is a plus. Would definitely recommend!
stacey maxson
OMG!!! This was definitely a treat. Can’t wait to come back. Everything was amazing from the sandwiches to the flan. The meat was tender and juicy, the flan was so creamy, staff was beyond amazing and welcoming. Don’t think, twice just go!!! Edit: Ok we have been back every weekend since….one word consistent. Never disappointed with everything we have tried.
Kenny Rodriguez
We have a new champ! Flan Factory has just taken over the number spot for BEST CUBAN SANDWICH! And their pork sandwich is really good too. Actually, everything is so good, from their Timba(fried Queso Blanco w/guava dipping sauce) to their homemade Flan. We came here for the Cuban sandwich, but left here loving everything. The people here are really friendly. Esther and her husband are really hospitable. They made us feel at home in their restaurant.
Nico Rojas
Solid spot, local, authentic and true to Ybor’s roots. One of the best Cuban Sandwiches in town, hands down best flan and great people. Will become one of Tampa’s and Ybor’s flagships in years to come (if it has not yet).
taylor flom
Hidden gem. Classic Cuban food aka Tampa food. Very kind and hard working staff. The Havana Frita is ridiculously good. The Con Bistic delicious. And obviously the flan is amazing. HIGHLY suggest.
Michelle Yee
All kinds of amazing! Everyone working here offered incredible customer service. I will be back to try more foods, as everything I had was spectacular! Definitely try the timba and the horchata iced coffee!
Patricia Valdes
We drove up to IKEA and then decided to find some local cuban food. The food AND the service are excellent and they really make you feel welcome. Wish they would open one in Lakewood Ranch. We will be back though. Go, you will be happy you did.
Supersix-One-Ranger
I went in skeptical but that changed quickly, i can tell u i havent tried a medianoche sandwich this good in years!!!! Service is great!
Place is welcoming, Tampa Inspired, i can see myself becoming a regular!
Allen Sene
I was born spoiled with my mom's homemade cuban food so I'm very picky about cuban food. And I LOVE this place. Their cuban and every other sandwich I've tried are all so good. I've tried a number of their flans as well. Literally all sooo good! I come back every time I'm in the area and recommend it to anyone looking for a quick and delicious cuban food experience.
Christian Frazier
Flan Factory just opened up and it is a Welcome addition to the Tampa area. The cuban sandwiches are the best in the area. It has a nice vibe and atmosphere. Check them out and you will not be disappointed
The EEE Family
Amazing customer service , a great team ! Very helpful towards eachother and customers 🤍 they have such an amazing customer service . My son and I love there flans . I came in for there breakfast , it was great !!
Mark G
Amazing tasting food, delivered with care and a smile. Super friendly staff, no hesitation recommending and would certainly return.
Robert Ham
Best Cuban in Tampa hands down!!!
The Flan was so good as well. Nice little spot
Beatriz Tressord
I love this place! Great service and great food! Best flan ever!
Nick Kosmo
An instant favorite from the 1st visit! I love places that feature menus with very unique items "you can't get anywhere else." They have weekly rotating flan flavors and have constantly been adding new ones. I come once a week for that alone!
They have the best horchata I've ever had and normally serve it as horchata coffee, but no coffee for me, it's too good!
I can't comment as much on the Cuban food offerings, as I'm not well versed... But can say I have took the time to try their whole menu and have found their "midnight" as my favorite/usual order.
Martha Day
This place is AMAZING! Ester is the owners mom and she made us feel like treasured guests. The food is lovingly prepared and served. The best Cuban on the planet! Also, try the coconut shrimp poboy. Flans are sublime!
Scott Hendricks
The Flan Factory is a truly wonderful restaurant. The manager greeted us quickly and asked if we had been in before. My girlfriend and I said it was our first time. So many items on the menu were explained to us, especially how everything was made. We ordered the Timba to start.... OMG, wonderful little "marshmallows" of fried queso Blanco. Delicious. I ordered the Arroz Frito combination, just wonderful. My girlfriend ordered the mojo pork sandwich, it was delicious and massive. Don't forget to save room for the Flan; so many flavors. Service was attentive and quick. Prices are very reasonable, so I can't recommend this spot enough. Go try it!
Hilda Garcia
Looking for DELICIOUS traditional Cuban food, and top notch customer service from a mom and pop place?! Look no further than the flan factory!! This place represents 100% Cuban recipes, out of your grandma’s kitchen back in the island, with a splash of 21st century… FRIED CHEESE WITH GUAVA?! CHEEZUZ!!! Truly ELEVATED Timba game!! Genius! The original flan.. IT’S ORIGINAL! I think I got teary the first time I tried it! Thank you Olga (I was told Olga was the owner’s grandmother)! What these flavors meant to you as a child, it’s always a bit tricky when you come across these foods as an adult, because you always hope that they taste JUST like you remember them, and all flans are not created equal. Olga’s original flan is the best flan I have ever had outside of my grandma’s, and my mother’s kitchen! With the crunchy burnt sugar on the top (or at the bottom of your container if you get it to go! Dig for it because is the PERFECT BITE!)! The CUBAN SANDWICH, made to perfection! Food is nourishment for the body, and the food from this place is nourishment for my body, and nourishment for my Cuban soul! And the environment here, you got to experience it for yourself, TRULY mom & pop place! The owner has come to our table to check on our experience a couple of times when we’ve been. His mom is usually at the register, love that lady! She was holding down the fort the last time we went, and she was doing such a great job! The staff is always great! THANK YOU FLAN FACTORY for the greatness your have brought to our beautiful city of Tampa!!!
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Had an El Tampeno sandwich and an original flan. The Tampeno is a Cuban sandwich I believe. They put twice the amount of roast pork as other places. That's my favorite meat on a Cuban so I liked it. Would rate that as top tier. That was my first time having flan. If you've never had it but you like cheesecake I think you'll like it since it's the same texture.
Miranda Parish
This place has the BEST food and great service! Must try any flavor flan, they are all amazing!!!!
J Moo
Ordered food and flan and it was delicious! Cashier at the front was super friendly and answered my questions about the menu. Best flan in Tampa definitely a place to come and check out in the area.
carolina herrera
I absolutely love The Flan Factory. Not only is the food delicious but everyone is so nice. The familiar like faces make you feel very welcomed. My favorite thing to get is the pan con bistec with cilantro aoili sauce. It's definitely my comfort food.
Mark Langley
I tried to Chicken & Shrimp Bowl. It was Spectacular 🔥🏆. I’ll be back more often. Nice Staff, Cool Atmosphere. It’s a few dollars more However Well worth it. I was so impressed I went back and got a bowl for my lady. She digs it too. Happy Wife Happy Life thanks✊🏿 …
Justin Flintoff
My partner and I came here this past week as we were visiting his parents in Florida for the Thanksgiving holiday. This was my first experience with authentic Cuban food and let me tell you, the Cuban sandwich was out of this world! This is a great, small business that everybody should be supporting. The guy and his mother running the restaurant were so pleasant to talk to. We ordered two different flans, one of them Cafe Con leche and the other one coconut and they were both the most amazing ones I've ever had! If you are ever in Ybor City be sure to stop by here, you won't be disappointed! I only wish we had something like this in Washington state.
nanette palmer
Today was my first time visiting them, and let me tell you it definitely was Flantastic! The staff and owner were amazing, they carried on a great conversation with us and made us feel right at home. The food was amazing, I mean amazing, hands down the best Cuban food in Tampa and lets not even talk about the flan, best flan I ever had in my life! Thanks to the person who put them on TikTok, this is truly a place I will be a regular at and recommend to everyone.
Brittany Moore
This place is delicious. So good. Highly recommend. The flan is insanely good
nellie mederos
This place is Amazing!!! Food was absolutely delicious and service was so great!! Absolutely so friendly and welcoming!!
We tried a little bit of everything and all dishes were SO GOOD!!
We live in Orlando but definitely will be stopping there again next time we are in Tampa!!
Alexandra Shaw
Thought about writing this review before we even got our food. The coffee was so good. The service was amazing, some of the friendliest workers I’ve ever met! I believe the owner was there and helped us pick out the best food options. The food was fresh and so yummy. Flan was equally amazing and all well priced! We are for sure going back
Sonia Fernandez
Cute little Cuban restaurant in Ybor City with delicious cuban sandwiches and desserts. We ordered the pan con bistec and on certain days of the week they offer cuban chinese fried rice so we had to try that along with some plantain chips. Everything ordered was made fresh, fast and tasty. Service was friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!
Squired85
Wow! Staff, atmosphere and food are amazing! You won't regret trying this place...
Gus Forkel
First time. Good food. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff! Definitely will be back.
Rey Galindez
Delicious food and great service...food was freshly made and server in a timely manner. Clean establishment overall great 1st time, will be back for sure and recommend highly.
Rafael Otero
Omg the best food, coffee, and flan. If you go please know that you well feel like you have been going there for years, that's how friendly the staff is. Thank you so much. 😁😁 …
Jorge Ortega
Hands down, by far, THE BEST Roast Pork sandwich I've had in Tampa. Family owned and operated, The place was packed and me and my Bro still got great service. Was too full for Flan but next time for sure 👍
Cesar A. Medina-Mejia
I want to leave them a a 6 star review but...Hands down the best local spot for food and desert. VERY rare that now days a place is known for both product and customer service. The flan factory is that unicorn. The Timba, empanadas and tampeño are a MUST have and the warm welcoming vibe is EVERYTHING.
Minda Winn
Picked up lunch for our office party. Everyone raved about the sandwiches. The iced Horchata is not to be missed.
Michael Salamey
Can't really judge their vegan flan because they were out of it before 2p on a Saturday, despite social media posts, a chalkboard outside, and signs everywhere inside showcasing it.
Awesome that they have it, just be sure to call ahead first.
Greg Spaddy
Place was amazing. Staff was friendly, welcoming, and very helpful. The frita was out of this world good! Will definitely be back.
Emily V
Went here for the first time today and everything was amazing! We had the midnight special, the island boy, the timba, the tostones, plus two flans—all were so good! New favorite restaurant in Tampa. Great cafe con leche too!
Aashish Bharadwaz
Amazing coffee and awesome food. Cuban French Toast was amazing and their flan is straight from heaven. Recommend to try this place if you are in or around Tampa
Katherine Alexander
Hands down the best Cuban food in Tampa. Make sure you try the timba! Great & friendly staff
James Gremer
Called in my order approx two hours before arriving. My order was exactly as requested by via phone call. I had the Moho pulled pork sandwich with seasoned fries. For dessert, I had the original flan. Thank you, keep the great customer service going! See y’all soon!
Nick I
Great food and of course the flan is great, I had the coquito and it was fantastic.
Beth W
This hidden gem is AMAZING!! We will definitely be going back. We tried several things on the menu, the empanadas, the tostones, the fried cheese, and the flan. As a household with Latin family members, it's hard to please us but the food was fantastic. Fantastic! The empanadas were huge and very tasty, tostones were crunchy and flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly made. Perfectly made. The sauces that went with the tostones and that guava sauce that goes with the cheese was delicious.
But let's talk about the flan. THE FLAN. This was the creamiest, thickest, most flavorful flan we've ever had. We ordered the coconut and the white chocolate raspberry. And the amazing owner sent us home with a guava one to try. We could have picked from a massive list of other flavors and we will be in the future. That flan, we could go back for on a daily basis.
The interior of the restaurant is so cute, colorful, bright, clean, and set up in a very logical manner with little cafe tables and a long serving bar and counter. And counter. There's a ton of options for drinks, and there were several menu items that looked amazing that we didn't get a chance to try.
We would recommend this place to anybody!
James Rybak
Heavenly i had to roll over and stare at the ceiling for a few minutes🤤then had a flan👍👍🤘new fave place horchata iced coffee and timba are a must …
Alejandro Pose
We have had Flan Factory on our list of places to try for a while; we finally were in the area and decided to stop by for a quick dessert. The dining area is beautiful, inviting, and very comfortable. Flan Factory is the real deal. My mother and grandmother are Cuban, and I had yet to find a genuinely authentic Cuban flan in Tampa. The flan was firm yet creamy and full of flavor, the way it should be. We tried the Coconut and Dulce de Leche flavors, and they were delicious! The coffee was delicious too, and we also tried the Timba (fried cheese) with Guava sauce, which was absolutely fantastic!
The people at Flan Factory are genuinely friendly, we had a wonderful time talking with everyone, and they made us feel genuinely welcome. We will come back soon to try their Cuban sandwich and other food they offer; I am sure they will be just as great as the things we have already tried!
Mario Negrin
Love this place,authentic cuban place,people and the owner are very nice and friendly,my sandwich midnight was delicious, and off course super good coffee,but more amazing was the guava flan ,waoooo superb and really is the best flan in Tampa,definitely I ll be back and make this place one of my favorite spot.
Mike Foley
First time there. Best burger I've ever dad. Delicious seasonings. Will be back.
Juan Carlos Espinoza
Excelente place to visit… high quality of customer service and My favorite dish was Frita Cubana… and all the flans are exquisite
Robert Wilson
I’m sorry to all of the Cuban restaurants I’ve been going to since I was a child but this is the ultimate. They don’t miss. Every. Single. Thing. Is perfect. I recommend the Empanada and also the pork sandwich. Phenomenal
Tony P
Amazing flan & empanadas. The empanadas are large portioned. Great "hidden" local business in Ybor.
Kay Rod
I love, love, love this place, it's very quaint. The food is amazing (best cuban in Tampa). Ester is superb, love her. They have so many Flans and they are to die for. The timbre, well fried cheese with guava, is awesome, i love it. My go to spot now.
Julia Licona
Staff was super friendly. They offered to customize their sandwiches to our liking. I personally added jalapeños to the Pan Con Bistec and it was fantastic. I would 100% return. Overall great local restaurant.
Thomas Palmer
The staff was amazing!!! The atmosphere is perfect for a sit down inside or outside. The food was authentic Cuban food......best Cuban food in Tampa!!!! Can't wait to go back for some more of that Cuban fried rice.
Alexander Souders
Got the pressed cuban and the cafe con leche
11/10
Swung by after work and it amazing. They managed to mary poppins an entire pig inbetween two slices of delicious cuban bread. Will go back and try the flan at some point.
Alex Kuester
Sandwiches were all good. Empanadas were really good.
Christopher Maniquiz
We ordered the beef empanada & cafe con leche. I had to come back again a few hours later to order more cafe con leche. We don’t have much good Cuban coffee here in Texas.
Lela VanLoon
Cuban sandwich was delicious. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. One of only two places in all of Tampa that serves up a good Cuban sandwich. I’m Cuban and grew up in Miami so I’m a little picky ;)
Cathy Arce
I went yesterday to pick up a flan for my husband’s birthday and it has to be the best flan ever. It’s such a small place but everyone is super friendly. I will definitely go back and try lunch there as well.
The parking is located in the back of the building
and I had to look for the signage on the building itself because I wasn’t sure if I was in the right place.
Thanks again.
Jon S
Everything about this place is amazing. Great sandwich, El Tampeno. It was delicious, great selection of meats.
The empanadas are stuffed to the brim, there is no air pocket allowed in the empanada. It's flavorful and full to the brim! It's so good.
Now of course let's talk about flan. The Olga's original is superb. Then I had the mamey, holy holy holy.. it's so good. Guanabana, another solid flavor. Butterfinger and dulce de leche were brought home. These were just fantastic. The portions are great and they are not skimped on flavor.
I have not been to a restaurant in awhile that impressed me like this. Kind staff, clean facility, and tasteful decorations. This place gets busy. Outdoor seating is great as well. I love Tampa Cuban food, and the Flan Factory. I haven't stopped talking about this place and I can't wait to go back. I will be having the Cuban hamburger made with chorizo and I will be leaving with more empanadas and flan.
Satin B
Super cute, friendly, tasty and clean!! Delicious. Will visit again soon!
Julie Oriente
Delicious food! Amazing staff! 5 stars
Camilla Barraza
My boyfriend & I stopped by on a Tuesday but they were closed. The owner noticed us looking in and asked if we wanted to buy flan he already had prepared since we made the drive there. He was extremely kind and im so glad he did that because the dulce de leche flan is to die for. I’m colombian and from Miami so I have had a lot of flan in my life and it is a top contender. Can’t wait to go back and try their food when they are open.
Angela Melendez PA
One word. Awesome!
Paul K
Nice quaint cafe/small restaurant. Enjoyed a scrumptious and generous avocado toast (I wasn't eating meat that day). We both had the the flans (of course, you gotta get some flan for the namesake). The flan was good, a little dense, and delicate taste. Many flavors to choose from including vegan options(not sure how those taste, but may try it in the future). I had cannoli, my wife the coconut. Both were good, the coconut could have had pieces of coconut to add to the taste, but it was good. Good coffees, will return to try the sandwiches. They have breakfast and lunch options all day. Something different to taste a little bit of Cuban cuisine.
Jim Gilman
Delish. Get the timba and chicken empanadas. Horchata is great too.
Linda Lugo
We LOVED this place! Everything from the service to the food was excellent. The three egg, cheese and chorizo sandwich was very tasty and satisfying. Their beef empanadas were so good. I had their rice pudding flan which was to- die-for. The flavor was spot on and the crunchy caramelized sugar on top was a delicious surprise. The owner is very hands on helping to serve the food and interact with customers. He spent some time speaking with my husband and I and he was just a really nice, down-to-earth kind of guy who puts everything he has into what he does. His staff is super friendly and attentive. We will definitely go back!!!
Sophie Quintana
The food & coffee were delicious; the staff absolutely amazing.
calvin beard
On my list of 'must top' places when visiting Tampa area. The best flan of my many years of experience. Very friendly staff. They insisted that I try their Cuban sandwich; all of the patrons agrees that I needed to try it. Great place. There is even an empty lot across the street for parking.
Simone B.Pena
The BEST flan I’ve ever had. It reminds me of our “pudim” in Brazil. The variety of flavors are amazing! My favorite is coconut and my husband’s favorite is dulce de leche. Definitely a Cuban gem in Ybor City.
Abigail Rivera
SO good. We've been here 3x already! Staff is SO friendly. The flans are amazing. My husband LOVES the Midnight Special sandwich. Everything tastes so fresh. Also, order the timbal (fried cheese and guava dip) it was A HIT!
David Knowlton
First time. Everything was great! We will be back.
Cory Ring
Really great Cuban/fusion restaurant that represents Tampa in a unique way! The Cuban fried rice is great. Don't miss out on some timba for a starter!
Eleven Fernandez
The food there is incredible, best cuban sandwich in tampa for sure.
Frankie Herrera
You absolutely cannot go wrong with any item on their menu.
Café con leche ? Fire
Horchata iced coffee?? Firee
The Flan???? I don’t even need to tell you.
Flans are a must have here.
All the girls are super nice and attentive and quick with the table turn around.
100/10 would recommend you can’t go wrong !
Ana Lopez
Being from Miami and new to Tampa area we were looking for a place that offered a true “Cuban” experience and we are very happy to say we found it. Flan Factory. Not only was the food delicious and savory it had a really great twist with high end ingredients. You can truly taste the love they put into the food and cafe con leche was 😋
We have to go back soon to keep trying new things off the menu - we had
Great atmosphere, happy and warm staff and the original decor is a plus ;-)
Mia Jimenez
Awesome food! Super friendly atmosphere and great food. What more can I ask for? I really love their Cuban and the Pan con Bistec sandwiches. Since I'm addicted to their flan I always order extra to take home for later and try a new flavor each visit. Yum!!
Aisha Jones
Positively the most delicious biscuits and gravy I have ever tasted. Mom and Dad working the front hosting is probably the most wholesome homey feeling you can expect. The ice coffee made by dad was perfection. I have so words for the Guava Flan that we ate. For a small floor plan this place has a huge personality Kudos to the owner (son), can't wait to go back and try the burger with chorizo.
Jasmine Torres Nails
I loved the horchata so much. My sandwich was great, just wish the bread was more buttery and less pressed but I’m sure they will accommodate me if I ask next time. Service was amazing. Atmosphere was awesome. I cannot wait to go back.
Marjorie Tarzia
The best Cuban sandwiches, the best fried rice and the best people / service!!! We love it!!
Maria Bridges
Not only was the food and flan amazing, the service was too! I didn’t catch her name, but the woman with short wavy hair was the the kindest, sweetest person. She took great care of us. Definitely recommend everyone should come here.
Garrett Weaver
Best flan and cinnamon rolls ever. Great service. You won’t be disappointed.
Johanna Alvarez
The Cuban French toast are AMAZING. Highly recommended
Janette Garcia
Stopped here for a quick lunch with my family and I must say, I am impressed! The service was immaculate and the food was AMAZING. I had the pan con bistec, horchata iced coffee and my husband had the Havana frita burger. Everything was so flavorful and the prices are great. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for some good ole Cuban sandwiches.
The flans were also delicious!! I will definitely be coming back here soon 😊
Keturah
SO GOOD! Had the Mojo pork sandwich flavorful and moist. The flan is perfect, not too sweet and deliciously rich. And the horchata was the best we’ve had. Service was excellent. We will be back!
Joel Delaphena
An amazing experience! Great family owned business. In order for me to know I ordered a classic Cuban sandwich. It was on point and they made it how a Cuban sandwich should be made. Also tried te flan and that was pretty amazing as well.
Thanks Flan Factory .... I’ll be back for sure!
Brigette Ospina
Found this place (randomly) and what intrigued me was all the positive reviews. We come from Miami so the expectation from flan is high and this met that expectation and we’re so glad we got a dozen. The owners were so kind and loving, you should definitely stop by this place!
Sam Vela
OMG...I have been to Cuba, Miami and was born in NYC having consumed at least 200 Cuban Sandwiches in my lifetime. On bite was all it took to be in Cuban sandwich heaven....the flavors are out of this world. The freshness of the meat and crunchiness of the cuban bread were fantastic. You can taste the pork which was spiced to perfection! Ester the owner's mom greeted me with a smile and spoke english and spanish fluently. The Bustelo Coffee is strong so get ready for a caffeine boost. It was also delicious, I just added more milk to dilute it somewhat. I had the Flan for dessert and it too was out of this world. KUDOS!
Julie Sedlack
We were just looking for a good cup of coffee and found this place. The sandwiches were amazing and it was by far the best flan I have ever ate. The coffee was great too! The service was warm and inviting. This is a new favorite.
Ben Burgos
Eclectic little place near Ybor. Great menu and menu. It’s neither inexpensive nor expensive- in between. Will be back.
Michael Paskas
Hands down the best Cuban sandwich you'll find in all of Tampa Bay.
Heather Mayo
The food is amazing especially the original flan. The service is great too. They make sure you are taken care of the whole time. Definitely a favorite now!
Devon Fischer
The Flan Factory is a true hidden gem in Tampa! We were greeted by Ester and Nadhia, who were incredibly sweet. They took their time to explain their favorites on the menu as well as some of the top selling items. The El Tampeño (Cuban sandwich), Timba (fried cheese appetizer), and Plantain Chips we’re all delicious and served in generous portions. We also ordered the horchata coffee and three different flavors of flan but wanted to try so many more! The staff made us feel like family, the food was great, and the dessert was phenomenal! We only hope that someday they find a way to ship flan to Indiana!
Andrew Elsass
For our wedding, we wanted something a little more "Florida"-themed than a traditional wedding cake, so we decided to order flan for our guests instead.
We're incredibly happy we went with Flan Factory--our guests loved trying all of the different flavors we ordered and Jose was super communicative throughout the whole process, including the morning of our big day when he personally texted me to let us know that the individually-portioned flan were delivered to the hotel kitchen safe and sound.
I can't recommend Jose and his team enough, and my wife and I also can't wait to make a trip to Ybor to try even more flavors!
Raymond Garcia
Nice local and service was friendly. The flan and coffee were ok.. I was expecting something more. If we go again, we will try the sandwiches and other goodies.
E B
A future Tampa landmark if it's not already. Don't even bother coming to/living in Tampa if you're not checking out the Flan Factory; you're just wasting your time. Food and service are 5 stars and prices are fair for what you get in flavor, portions, presentation and service. Between Tampa and South Florida, I've tried many cuban sandwiches and flan and Flan Factory has the best. You won't be disappointed.
Marcos Labrador
I liked the Medianoche more than the Cuban, but they were both good.
The flan comes in 50 different flavors.
(JIC- Medianoche is a Cuban on sweet bread instead of Cuban bread. Softer but good.)
So far, it's definitely hitting my, "I want something different," cravings. Next Saturday, I'll try their burger, which is a ground meat and chorizo mix.
We also tried their mojo-jackfruit tacos. Pretty good to. Definitely different. And their horchata-iced coffee drink, which I absolutely loved. Mom not so much, but because the coffee really takes center stage.
Finally, the fries are great too. Like checker fries but natural, thicker cut. Everything's made in-house. Great local business.
Kat James
I ordered the timba appetizer and my friend ordered the Elena sandwich. We shared our food. I am recently recovering from surgery and have had a very low appetite and hardly a desire to eat anything. One bite of the Elena sandwich changed all that! The crispiness of the deep-fried Brioche bread contrasting with the creaminess of the cream cheese, hitting the tang of their guava dipping sauce is HEAVENLY. I wasn't even sure I could handle eating it but that didn't stop me! Lol.
Can't wait to go back and try any number of other items on their menu. Maybe the biscuits and gravy with chorizo next time?
This place was packed when we went and the entire staff was friendly, kept coming by our table to clear dishes and see if we needed anything else. Special shoutout to C. J.
Bebe’s Food and Family
Loved this place! Very clean and inviting beautiful plants throughout the seating area. The Timba was to die for its a must when I go back. Overall the rest of the food was great nice and fresh. The horchata is the best I’ve tasted since moving from NY 3 years ago. Highly recommend the flan it’s creamy and approved by a flan maker (myself). If you want good food this is the place.
Vincent Schiano
The cafe con leche was perfectly made, and the pan con pollo exceeded all expectations. And then of course, the flan: I had a birthday cake flan and it was out of this WORLD. I just moved to the tampa Bay Area and I will definitely be making this a usual spot.
Yankely Gonzalez
The food was phenomenal but the service even better! Very friendly staff and the owner was nice enough to make us a special order of Timba after hearing us mention we wanted to try it. The pan con bistec and Havana Frita were very flavorful. We tried 3 different flan flavors and each one of them were out of this world (guava was our favorite) HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant 😍👌🏾
Nelly V.
THIS PLACE IS FREAKING AWESOME!!!
From the sandwiches and of course to the desserts are the best in Tampa. The moment when you walk in, this place is very inviting. The owner should be very proud. The appearance, to the staff and the taste of quality of the food all match up to it's excellence.
Kenetta Fleming
This place is a tiny jewel. I went in to get Cuban toast and left mesmerized by the flan. The service was amazing and the food is DELICIOUS 😋. We tried the tiramisu flan for the first time and now we’re hooked. …
Coraly Castellanos
Excellent service food was amazing and the FLAN soooooo good!!!!!!!! Will come back possibly this weekend!
Vincent Cavazos (NYCBassBoy)
OMG, the beef Enpanada was da bomb da bomb bomb. Tasty, juicy, HUGE.
Friday special is Cuban Fried Rice, grabbed it for dinner.
Had the pistachio flan. To die for.
Visiting from NYC, will come back for the Bistec Cubano.
Diana Dinh-Andrus
The food was amazing! Fun atmosphere and the owner is a hoot. You can tell they really care about their presentation without being overly showy.
S F
So many yummy flavors of pan, including Nutella and pistachio (coquito). The food is great too. Make it a meal! Too go service was great, but the restaurant is super cute too
Brandon Boudreaux
This place is absolutely fantastic. By far, this is my favorite spot in Tampa for coffee and food. It’s a true, bonafide family operation and it’s beautiful. It’s clear that they’re working so hard to give their customers a positive experience, and the hard work is absolutely paying off. Easily the best place I’ve been to in Tampa (I’ve lived here for 3 years), and probably the best place I’ve found anywhere in over 2 years.
If you’re debating between this place and any other place in Tampa for coffee and eats, hands down this is the winner 👏👏 I guarantee you’ll be glad you did.
Good job guys!! 👏👏👏
Krissy Rosario
My addiction! Amazing food. Not one bad thing on the menu! Great friendly staff! Everything is made fresh to order. Elena 1985 is a must have! I dream about the horchata! The biscuits and chorizo are just magical!
If you haven’t been yet.... why? You don’t like great food?! Missing out on a new Tampa staple!
Jasmine T
I went here the other day and they were so kind from the moment I walked into the door. The food was amazing I got a few different flavor flan & a steak sandwich, I will ask for extra butter and Mayo next time on my sandwich but it was still so yummy. Definitely will be back
Hector Perez
Have been to this back now for the second time. It was amazing the first time and somehow, even better the second time. The first time I ordered a pan con bistec (steak sandwich), timbas (fried cheese cubes) with guava sauce and a beef empanada. Everything was delicious, fresh and delicious. This time around I wanted to test them and try something new. I ordered La Havana frita (burger that consists of a chuck patty and a chorizo patty). It was no luck at all that the first time was nothing short of amazing and fantastic. OH and of course, the flan....AMAZING!!!! Nothin here is too salty or too sweet. I like neither and this place is my favorite go to now because of the flavors that are incorporated into their dishes. The decor is perfect for a Cuban spot in ybor city. If you’re visiting stop by here and if you’re local, support!
zageguy
Super cute place! What a delicious authentic flan plus other delicious Cuban goodies. We've tried the Nutella, salted Caramel, coconut, guava, mamey... They're all so good! We have so many other flavors to try. 😍 …
A N
Cute spin on Cuban staples. I'll be honest, I'm usually super skeptical of hipster and/or modern American style takes of different cultural food, but Flan Factory did a good job. I'd honestly say their flan is some of the best I've ever had, just their prices are outrageous for it. $4 gets you a tiny cup of flan, smaller than what you'd even get a grocery store from the BS snack pack type brands. The flavor is all there, better than mpm used to make. The consistency is an A+. The presentation is sound. It's just the pricetag for it that drags it down so much.
Aside from that, we had the mojo pork sandwich. It was pretty solid. Needed more mojo, but I can't fault them for it since most of their clientele probably don't like much mojo vs those of us who grew up with it. Price was teetering on the pricey side, but not as drastic as the flan was. Pork was right mix of lean and fatty.
The final item we had was the Elena 1985. Pretty disappointed. The guava isnt actually in the pastry, it's a dipping sauce. We were explained it was injected inside. That's all well and good, but the sandwich was just a sweet, soggy mess. The turkey was hardly noticable, the cheess was overwhelming, and the bread was mush. No sugar on it (which is fine, but struck me as off since it was in the description) and the cinnamon was completely drowned out by the cheese and greasy bread. Recommend you steer absolutely clear of this sandwich.
All in all, 3 stars. They're not terrible, just not worth the price and their dessert sandwich was atrocious. A+ flan, solid mojo pork sandwich, taste-wise.
Jam Morena
The customer service is great! They're so nice. The timba is ADDICTING. I ordered takeout and the food was so tasty. I'll be returning to try other options whenever i can.
Rachel Munds
Just got some flan to take home & it was amazing! Probably some of the best flan I've had. The staff are friendly & the place looks great for dining in too!
D Pharr
Today I ate at the Flan Factory for the first time. I had La Havana Frita, a Cuban cheeseburger with chorizo. It was the best sandwich I have ever eaten. Incredible.
Bethany Ross
This place was amazing!! I got the Elena, which is like a deep fried Monte Cristo, and it was incredible
German Diaz
Best Cuban food in Tampa, exceptional service, I'm recommending it to all my friends.
Amy Fitch
Quite literally one of my favorite places to eat! Every single thing I’ve tried here is incredible!
Chelsea Bernetski
Service was great! Food was perfect! The pictute is MOJO pork. But my friend had a chicken sandwich which was out of this work good!
James Libengood
Excellent sandwiches, tapas, and, of course, flan. Many varieties to choose from. Not a hyperbole, but I think FF hosts the best Cuban in town though they accurately do not label it as a Cuban.
Sam Robinson
Absolutely AMAZING cuban food! The staff are all extremely friendly. The empanadas and timba are delicious and of course the flan is spectacular and there are so many flavors with GF/vegan options. Come back and try it all!
Morgan Voth
OH MY GOSH!! This place is amazing!!! My mom and I stumbled upon them today while in the area and I’m sooo happy we did!! We got the Timba as an appetizer, (that guava sauce should be bottled and sold) She got the El Tampeño sandwich, (which is their Cuban sandwich) and I got the Pan Con Bistec sandwich (best sandwiches we’ve ever had) and we finished it off with flan because, with a name like flan factory, how could you not? Lol I got the guava flan and mom got the Cap’n Crunch flan. My mom HATES flan and she ate the whole thing! I love flan so of course I also demolished mine lol the flavored flans are sweet, creamy, and subtle! Absolutely delicious. The owner and his employees are so kind and very helpful. You can tell they have a passion for Cuban food and for Tampa. I can’t recommend this place enough!!
Ken Cona II
Great Tampa Style Cuban sandwich and the flan was amazing. Plenty of different flavors to choose from if you want something different plus traditional flan. The staff was very courteous as well.
Carlos Marsans
Wow!! Straight from the faucet of Cuba and into Tampa baby. This place is what you Cann a gem and a hole in the wall in one. It's that perfect mid afternoon lunch spot that reminds you of home. Very chic and elegant inside, worthy of date night indeed. The pan con bistec and timba hit the perverbial spot in my heart and stomach lol..... Thank you guys, the food was 🔥
Cathy Williams
Absolutely delicious. Best cuban sandwich. Service is excellent. Ty Sydnee and Sadie
Gina Grimani
Today was my first time experiencing Flan Factory's flavors and they exceeded my expectations tenfold! Not to say the bar was set low by any means, they just went above and beyond! Today I ordered via Uber eats the Timba, Avocado Toast and 2 Cortaditos (for good measure.) Everything was fresh, extremely flavorful and served in a healthy portion. They packed everything with care and even labeled the boxes with little hearts. If you ever find yourself in Tampa, Flan Factory is a MUST. My only regret is not slowing down long enough to take a picture or two. 10 out of 10 will definitely order again!
Neisy Ellis
Excellent service and amazing food at a great price! Flan Factory honors our heritage with a modern take and lots of love!
Megan Starnes
This place is amazing! Great atmosphere, food, and hospitality! Midnight special, Ybowl, and the flan (original & key lime) were incredible.
Nicole Perry
Soooooo yummy!!! Everything was amazing and the staff was super friendly! Definitely a must try...and try again and again! Avocado toast and Timba were my faves but everything we got was delicious! Nice little patio space also and inside was super cute! Can’t wait to go back!
Frankie V
Just picked up an order from these guys and it was delicious! I got the pan con bistec, tostones and two guava flans. I was planning on saving one of the flans for tomorrow but I ate them both. Great flavors and service.
Lillian Santos
Amazing and delicious empanadas were like out of this world Puerto Rican style. Sandwiches are yummy the customer service delightful they deserve five star an more you need to try them will not regret it
The Lugos
Great service. Many choices of different great tasting Flans. Next time I have a chance to come to Tampa, i will definitely go back to try two or three flans.
Dustin Vore
A wide variety of fantastic flan flavors and an excellent sandwich menu. Great local spot. One of the BEST Cuban sandwiches I've ever had!
Maylene Murillo
Flan Factory is a Tampa gem! We had a Tampeno Cuban sandwich, plantain chips, timba, and arroz con leche flan. Everything was absolutely delicious! The cuban sandwich is the best in town!!
Marina P.
Got the Elena sandwich, if you love monte cristo sandwichs, you'll love this guava and cream cheese twist. The staff was super friendly and the food came out quick. Definitely a must go if you are in the area.
Icemike6969
Omg this place has the absolute best sandwiches, coffee, and flan. Service is top notch, it's almost like you have been going there for years, that's how friendly the staff is. Very much looking forward to my next visit before my return to NYC.
Adrian Rosa
I had El tempeno sandwich and it was fantastic. It was perfectly put together and flavorful in every bite. Also had the salted caramel flan that was delicious.
LeeLee4God
Great food and service. Love the Timba! Flan is pretty fantastic too.
Yefe O-H
I just love this place. We go often from Brandon and have recommended it to a few people. The service is great, the food is fresh and just so good. As someone who grew up in the 305, it really brings me back home.
Samantha Jimenez
Flan was very good. Sandwiches were just okay. $10 for a basic cuban and a little high. The place could also use a bigger street sign. I passed it twice.
Raul Huertas
True gem in the making!! Being from Tampa, I am always looking for true local spots for some delicious food and desert options. Flan Factory certainly hit the spot with my cravings. Their “Timba” was out of this world and their “mojo pork sandwich” was by far the best I have ever tasted!! I highly recommend anyone visiting Ybor city in Tampa to check it out. Almost forgot, their Artisan Flans are creations that will make you fiend for more!! They will keep you coming back for more!
Tanya Cardona
My absolute favorite place on earth ! The food is always amazing and on point ! The staff treats you like family ! I recommend this place to everyone !!
robert davis
Omg
The portions are huge and the food is home made
Joshua Smith
Great flan that I've been enjoying for years! But the breakfast sandwich with chorizo is 🤤🤤🤤. Also, try the horchata iced coffee. Also delicious!
My favorite flan is the salted caramel. So good!
Miracle M
Service was good and the food was on point.. the flan was really good!!
Raymon Estevez
Outstanding sandwiches and flan. You must try the biscuits and chorizo gravy! Super nice people own & operate the restaurant. Tampa natives!
Anthony J
Interesting twists on classic Cuban foods. We had the medianoche sandwiches and the arrow con leche flan and have no complaints. I would just like to see this place spread out and have other locations nearby.
Dexter Culbreath
Amazing! I don’t even like flan, but I liked this flan. Thanks so much for your hospitality.
Rick Griffiths (Rickrude71)
Nice mom & pop type of atmosphere. Great food.
Luis Almeida
Bomb food!! And the Flan. *Chef's kiss* Will be back!
Hunter O'Brien
This place is incredible.
I came for the flan originally (which was amazing) but was pleasantly surprised to also get one of the best sandwiches I've had in ages.
Absolutely go here!
Naysha Rivera
This place is absolutely amazing! I recently moved here from New York back in June and this has been the best place I’ve been to. I had the mojo pork sandwich and la Havana frita. The mojo pork sandwich is to die for! I can’t wait to go back and explore the menu!
Allison Lowe
What a great place! Super friendly and helpful staff, and the food is soooooo delish! I had the Timba, Tampeno, and Horchata Iced Coffee, as well as took 5 flans home! If you haven’t eaten here, it’s a MUST!
Jerry Olsen
Great food! Excellent flan. This will be a regular stop for us.
hery Jr
Great local latin vibe. Very tasty food. Loved the tostones with cilantro dip
kenneth subala
Definitely a great find, the staff are friendly, tasty sandwiches, amazing flan and the portions are generous. Get the horchata.
Chris Rogers
Pretty good. The timpa app was awesome. If your stoned eating it, it’s probably a whole different ball game of awesomeness. Had the pan con bistec and was awesome. This place is a must try.
Bernarda Morel
Hands down one of the best flan I have in my entire life ! The food was also delicious and the Horchata ice coffee is amazing ! I will definitely go back!
Keith Johnson
Best flan I've ever had in my whole life.
Trev L
Phenomenal flan and delicious Cuban sandwiches. I can’t wait to try more flavors. The cinnamon expresso chai tea was my favorite of the day.
Andrew Sanchez
I got the Cinnamon Toast Crunch flan and it was amazing! I loved the style and the ambience of this restaurant. If you’re in Tampa you can’t go wrong with this place!
Mandi Oquendo
Such a great place to get different flavors of Flan! Their service was on point and friendly staff!! The Havana Frita Burger is delicious!
Raymond Vliet
Great ice coffee and breakfast bowl with chorizo
Irmarie Rosa
Today my boyfriend and I decide to visit Flan factory and OMG everything was delicious the sandwiches,the flan,the coffe,timba, and the plaintains also the customer service above and beyond and the place was really clean ,I would definitely going to visit this place again and 100 would recommend
David S
This place is absolutely incredible, I’ve never had a bad meal here. Staff is always top notch!
Perla Llabona
AMAZING! I loved the food, and absolutely loved the flan. I am pretty picky when it comes to flan, but they have denser flan that I love. Highly recommend.
Nelson Mora
The sandwiches were on point. The cafe con leche was perfect. The flan was amazing. Highly recommend.
Seth Turnbo
Great little place with tasty food and nice service.
Chariton Kerby
The best cuban sandwich in Tampa!
beth m-rivera
Went there this morning with family and friends. Great service, family oriented, everyone's order was perfect. Delicious coffee. Highly recommended. Will return. ❤
Adalberto Frotman
Cool new spot!! Definitely recommend checking them out. The atmosphere is very relax. Food prices are very affordable, and their flans are unique, but also very delicious.
Abs Oz
Definitely recommend! Love the flan and the different flavors they have! I tried the Cinnamon Toast Crunch flan and fell in love lol.
Matthew Hawks
Cute place with great food and fantastic service. Reasonable prices too
Di Corcino
Super fabulous one of the best places to go check out and go eat. And if you love desert and flan they have all different flavors my personal favorite is the coconut one.
Kenn Johnson
Amazing food. Great empanadas. Best Cubans in Ybor! Flan is incredible!
Sherry Worthington
The service was excellent. The food was excellent. They were so helpful and accommodating. Wonderful. Absolutely would recommend!!
J M
Amazing place! The food and everyone working was excellent! Met the owner and his mother, they were very friendly. Wish them the best and we will be back, for sure!
Jason Guerard
We had the Cuban and the Media Noche'. Both were beyond excellent.
Mitchie Michael
So happy my 'tour guide' showed me this place yesterday. Nice atmosphere, nice people. 👍
Rahul Kumar
Friendly staff and great food. I thought it was nice that the owner’s mom and dad were helping out too. It seems like a nice family place to support. We’ll be back
Frank Loforte Jr
Great steak sandwich and pork sandwich!
whatsina name
Superb Flan, and sandwiches so densely packed with fillings they make a thud when dropped on the counter
Chelsea Hand
I didn't know there where so many flavors of flan. The texture is perfect and so much flavor!
CC
The Cuban tasted like fish ¿
I was not impressed
The fries were ok
I really wanted flan, paid for it but it was not in my delivery
Disappointing
Iris Juarez
Delicious food! The selection of flans out of this world! Plenty parking, staff very nice, fear prices!
J R
Delicious! We had the original and coconut flan and they both were great. Also, awesome customer service, we will be back.
Ariana Santacruz
Staff is soooooo nice!! And the food is delicious 🙌🏼 …
Brutal Fat Boy (BrutalFatBoy)
The food was amazing! Some of the best flan we've ever had.
P.S. The tostones made me gassy 💨 …
Jordan Gaias
Food is incredible. Prices are great. Staff is INCREDIBLY welcoming and so nice. The inside and outside is so cute. Will definitely be back!!!
ANDREA Spiridis
Cubans are delicious and is the pistachio flan was our favorite 😋 …
DANNY FROMETA
Listen here hands down best tasting food in the city alphabetic There flans more flavors than you can think of Is delicious....
Cyd Bourne
There is truly nothing bad about this place. The food, drinks, staff and, of course, THE FLAN are all incredible.
K K
Amazing hands down!! No matter what you try you will be pleased from the flan to the Timba it's all great!! Try it, you won't regret it oh and don't forget the horchata iced coffee 🤤 …
Monica Gregory
INCREDIBLY delicious food!!! Each item that came out was better than the one before. Wonderful, friendly staff. Very attentive!!!
Kay Guerard
The tampeno was delicious. The horchata tasted homemade.
Alisheia Owens
Best flan in town omg so good my favorite is the Strawberry milk flan
Melissa Thompson
The best flan I have ever eaten!
mohhanad mubarak
Service is A+ food is A+ This place is seriously good!
Steven Kanis
Great overall place to eat.
carolina rocha
Great food! The flan is amazing
Crystal Porter
Family owned and run.
Delish!
Senthrik Haze
Seen a post on Facebook about them having 30 flavors of flan, so i had to try it. Boy am i glad i did was phenomenal
Peterson Mathew
Best french toast ever. Yes better than Keke's French toast. Berri No-ICE.
Joel Lazala
I'm giving this place between 4.5 to 5 stars. The food was good, the service was friendly, the place is really nice. I would definitely recommend.
Daniel Corcino
Awesome food, great service... The flans are the best flans I've had. Make sure you grab the Timba... you're welcome! 😁🍮 …
Galaxie Rolon
Food is good, place is niceand cozy but to pricey and it didnt even include a side. Flan was real good. Need to better prices
ROSE “NOMASCOT” DAVIS
OMG FIRST TIME HERE AND I WILL BE BACK OE EVERYTHING THE VIBE THE FOOD AND CUSTOMER SERVICE FLAN FACTORY IS DEFINITELY THE GO TO SPOT AND I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE
Michael Rudman
Enjoyed it, they were friendly
And we would go back
Beth Haldas
Cubans were amazing!
Mercedes Woodaz
The Flan Factory is amazing! The originality is second to none. Food is fresh and tastes delicious. I highly recommend visiting!!!
Juan Acevedo
Flans are pretty good. Guava, mamey, original and cinnamon thai tea flavors.
Joshua Bean
If you're not stopping by the Flan Factory, you're doing it wrong. Best flan I've every had, don't tell my wife.
Jamie Mazzoccoli
Wow!! Just ate the Avocado toast and it was so good 👌👌👌this establishment is very clean and everyone who helped us was very nice. Overall this was a great experience. …
Jalyssa Dugrot
They were so helpful, attentive and quick! The food is delicious and the location is the cutest. Definitely coming back ☺️☺️
John Beck
Amazing!
Highly recommend if interested in authentic Cuban food go here.
Extensive menu.
Jorge Nunez
No all that, very disappointing Frits and pork sandwich, non Cuban selling Cuban food.
Kito Brandt
So happy they have a storefront now. They always had the best flan when they were a truck. Awesome breakfast choices too.
K Young
Proper Cuban (Check)
Timba (Check)
Plantains (Check)
Place is soooo goooooood!! Highly recommend
Y G C
It was good, but not worth the price. Flans are very small.
Chels B
Great service food & prices! Will be back
Mario Sayan
Ok this place is off the hook! The ambiance and the customer service is excellent and the food even better! Breakfast sandwiches or lunch is on point.
Chris McHan
Great service!! The food was wonderful. The flan had great taste and texture
Marcus P
Coolest place and nicest staff! 10/10 definitely recommend! Flan was great!
Michi E
First time there and what a cute quaint place, loved it! Food was delicious… A little pricey but I will definitely go back.
Katie Melvin
So yummy! Thanks for an excellent lunch and amazing flan dessert.
Nancy Walker
This food is amazing. Get the timba fried cheese appetizer. Great service and reasonable prices.
Emily Stachowiak
They make a Horchata Iced Coffee and I feel that’s all that needs to be said.
Ryan Betancourt
This place was absolutely outstanding!!!! Great sandwiches and the best Flan Ever! I promise you will not be disappointed!!!
Saleem Mohammed
Legit the best Cubans in Tampa hands down!! And the flan is out of this world 🌎! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! …
Eddie Rodriguez
OMG, delicious in every way! Make an effort to visit when in downtown Tampa!!!
Kristopher Gallagher
Absolutely flantastic! I love the empanadas and the breakfast cuban. And Jose is such a sweetheart :)
jorge matos
This place was amazing.heard about this little hidden gem in Tampa so I had to go see for myself,food,service and atmosphere was incredible...⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ramon Acevedo
This is what life in Tampa is all about. Great for lunch and bring flan home for the family.
Julio Santos
The best cuban sandwich in Tampa.. everytime I'm in town I stop by to get one
Eliana
Really nice place! Service was quick and food was yummy. I had a pan con bistec-11/10 recommend.
Ramon Moronta
Deep fried cheese and guava dipping sauce was to die for. The sandwiches and flans were off the hook!!
Brad Crowson
Wife surprised me with a trip here for breakfast as I thought it was a desert place lol. One of my new favorite Cuban cafes now!
Nick Palillo
Mediocre Flans… do yourself a favor and just make them at home. These are tiny okay tasting Flans for $5 each??
Caio Davi
Best deserts in Tampa!
Mike Tavares
Great Cuban sandwich and awesome flan
Lisa Allison
Tasty sandwiches and flan! Hidden gem!
Jazzy Jae
Started out with el clasico breakfast which was amazing then tried a arroz con leche flan which was to die for.
Jennifer Morel
Food, coffee, service is amazing! I highly recommend the Horchata Iced Coffee
Alexa Alonso
Yummy food and lots of options! The flan is amazing🤗 …
Doriz Laboy
Food was very good, and staff super friendly. Can’t wait to go back next time I visit Tampa.
Taylor Joyner
Best Cuban and flan in the Tampa Bay area. Everything is excellent!
Amanda Z
So many amazing flavors of flan.
Natalie Cordoba
Great Service! Great Food! Beautiful Restaurant! Fantastic Flans! Will be back soon.
Raquel Marcos
Such a cute and yummy place. You must try their horchata iced coffee.
Ethan Brandon
Cuban sandwich was awesome. Service was great. Really nice spot for lunch.
Javier Herrera
Food was great! And the flan was awesome would highly recommend
Amy Melton
Delicious, and great atmosphere!
Elvin Serrano
If you're considering going here, stop considering it, and just do it. So good. The people there are extremely polite, as well! Definitely gonna go back
Laura Martinez
Their many variety of glands was difficult to choose. It was so good.
Yannick Lange
Fantastic food, service and people! Thank you for a great experience, we'll be back!
Michael Hyde
This place is so legit. My #1 ranked cuban food joint. So sad there isn't one in miami
Fatima Jimenez
Flans are to die for! Cute place and friendly staff, we'll definitely will be back.
Eduardo Quinones
First timer and we had a great time. Good food, good people, great flan ofcourse.
Erica Huertas
Flan perfection. The coconut flan is an experience every coconut fan needs to try!
John Ortiz
Absolute MUST try. Phenomenal food and amazing service.
Erin Driscoll
Suuuuper tasty! Everything we tried was a favorite. I only wish we could make it down there more often!!
rocco sapio
Great food, just like abuela made! Elana 1985 is the best!
scott saunders
We visited and it was beautiful considering location, best flan and cafe con leche was to due for
Sheila M
Everything was delicious!
Yusef Hannah
Best flan ever. Biscuits and gravy 🔥. And the hochata iced coffee. Keep it up !!!!😁👍🏾 …
Osbel Valdivia
The best Cuban sandwich.
Milly F
Cute little location. Such sweet/attentive staff and DELICIOUS food. (:
Christina Munoz
The food was excellent and the staff was so attentive. Can't wait to visit again.