Caribe Cuban Cafe

If you’re searching for authentic Cuban flavor in the Midlands, Caribe Cuban Café on Augusta Highway in Lexington, SC delivers the kind of experience that instantly transports you somewhere warmer. Walking in, the aromas alone tell you this is the real deal garlic, citrus, roasted meats, and fresh bread all working together like a well-rehearsed salsa band. Let’s start with the bread, because it deserves center stage. Cuban bread is not easy to get right outside of Florida, but Caribe nails it. The loaf is beautifully fresh—light and airy inside with just the right crisp on the outside once pressed. It’s the foundation of a proper Cuban sandwich, and here it shines. Speaking of the Cuban sandwich, it’s simply outstanding. Layered with tender roast pork, savory ham, Swiss cheese, pickles,

Spotted this place going to the airport last week, went back today as Cuban cuisine is one of my favorite. Just did lunch this time at a Cuban sandwich and a Cafe Con leche. Sandwich was stacked up nicely. Bread was perfect and the coffee hit the spot. Definitely will be back for some more dinner entrees another day. Thank you for bringing Cuban food to the area.

Food was excellent!!! So nice to have an authentic Cuban restaurant next to our home. Absolutely recommend!!!

I got a cortadito, plantains with ropa vieja, a beef empanada, and a guava and cheese empanada. Everything was outstanding and full of flavor. The service was amazing everyone was so sweet and welcoming. I will definitely be coming back again!

Between the 3 of us, we tried the Cuban sandwich, the pork, the picadillo, fried yuca, yuka con mojo, black beans, and plantains. Everything was excellent. The portions were large and we all ended up with leftovers. Given the portion size, I think the prices are really reasonable. The staff was friendly and very helpful. They took time to explain dishes with which we were unfamiliar. The dining area is large and the tables nicely spaced so you don't feel like you're sitting on top of the person at the table next to you. They have several large tables so you can seat a large party.