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Brocato's Sandwich Shop


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#9 of 973 restaurants in Tampa
  • Cuisines: Delicatessen, Soups
  • Address: 5021 E Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33619-2401
  • Phone:  (813) 248-9977

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5 of 5 stars
Danger-Bunnies   1 contribution
Riverview, FL
May 15, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I used to live about 2 miles from Brocato's as a child in Grant Park in the 70s and 80s. My mom would go to the grocery store and come back with Cuban sandwiches and/or stuffed potatoes. I've had Cuban sandwiches from many different sandwich shops around the Tampa Bay area, but nobody.....NO-body touches Brocato's. They give you a sandwich... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Mar 26, 2009

Awesome Cuban sandwiches and deviled crabs! Couldn't get enough of it. When I'm in town again I definitely want to stop by. more

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4 of 5 stars
Bugs4UAggie   28 contributions
El Paso, Texas
Feb 16, 2009

Tried Brocato's after reading the reviews. My Cuban sandwich was good, but I didn't like the shaved deli ham on it. After taking that off, it was pretty good! I was a little surprised that it wasn't served warm, though. I would suggest just getting a prok sandwich. I had never had Devil crab before. It is an interesting mix... more

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3 of 5 stars
Paddy77s   8 contributions
Citizen of life
Jan 30, 2009

Pass on the black beans and rice, I'm pretty sure paste would have more flavor. Devil crab and potato rolls are very good, definite high points of the menu and worth returning for. The sandwiches are huge, no question about it, but the meat is cheap and flavorless. If not for the condiments there would be no flavor at all.... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Dec 22, 2008

I have been going here for years and I have never had a bad sandwich and their soup and salads are very tasty as well more

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5 of 5 stars
clawdad   1 contribution
plant city
Dec 20, 2008

what ever you want they have it, I have be going to Brocato's since 1970, and still today they rock, my entire family says they are the best..great job guys...from the lawhorn family more

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5 of 5 stars
fsuteachergirl   1 contribution
Brandon
Nov 10, 2008

I've been going to Brocatos sandwich shop my whole life...since the 80s when Mr.(Joe) Brocato sponsored my dad's church softball team. It is the best place to get a good lunch for a low price. Even after all these years, they haven't sacrificed on quality and the food has stayed delicious...and exactly as I remember it from childhood. The cuban,... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jun 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

They are very generous with the meat & they say they have great Cuban sandwiches. more

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5 of 5 stars
dreecampbell   1 contribution
tampa
Jun 14, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

omg! the deviled crabs are sooooooooooo good!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
TampaBeachbum69   1 contribution
Tampa
Apr 21, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I am like Joey from the TV show Friends, "Sandwiches are my favorite food". This sandwich shop rules them all. The Cuban sandwich is huge, and loaded with pork and ham. Nothing but the finest ingredients go into everything they make. The devil crabs and stuffed potatoes are the best on Earth. If you are anywhere near Tampa, you have... more

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Brocato's Sandwich Shop Address

5021 E Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33619-2401
Tel: (813) 248-9977
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.