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Aroma Cafe

2570 East Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-4933
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Ranked #3 of 79 restaurants in Maryville
Cuisines: Cuban
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
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Maryville, Tennessee
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23 reviews 23 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

My first visit was last week and it was very good. It is small, but that doesn't mean the food isn't great. It was mid afternoon, but there were quite a few people coming and taking out to eat at home.

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Walland, Tennessee
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Aroma Cafe serves the BEST cuban sandwich anywhere! The meats are actually cooked and not purchased from a deli. Pairing the sandwich with authentic red beans and rice, this is a delightful meal. I usually order the "mini" cuban (don't let the name fool you, it is all I can do to eat it all) and have never been disappointed.

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

Been driving past the Aroma Cafe for years, and have never tried Cuban food before. So we thought we would give it a try. I went in hoping to try a chicken or turkey dish, but was told there are not currently serving chicken so instead I got the grilled cheese sandwich. What a treat, first the sandwich was big,... More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

I have not been able to find a good Cuban sandwich with extras outside of Florida, but this was excellent. Looking forward to my next visit.

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Maryville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2012

My husband and I live rather close to the Aroma Cafe and on this particular Saturday night we didn't know where we wanted to go for dinner. I remembered that a new restaurant had gone in down the road from us so we drove down to give it a try. So glad we did! We both had the Cuban Sandwich... More

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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2012

This small out of the way cafe is well worth looking for. Cuban sandwiches reminded me of the originals I used to eat in Tampa. Black beans and rice come with to make a great meal. Large sandwich big enough for two. Check this place out.

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Summerville, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 29, 2012

I went to the Aroma Cafe today and was very shocked. A small town in Tennessee has a hidden gold mine full of Cuban treasure. I have traveled to Cuba and eaten the local cuisine there, and I enjoyed this sandwich even more than the ones on the island. The Cuban sodas are a nice touch as well. The place... More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 22, 2012

We went to this restaurant based on the reviews on this site. It was fairly cheap and you get a lot for your money. However, in my opinion, it doesn't merit the rave reviews that it's gotten. It's just average, and it tasted just okay.

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2012 via mobile

Menu is somewhat limited to the Cuban basics: red beans and rice, black beans and sandwiches. A few appetizers and Cuban soft drinks are also available. May be a limited menu but what they do make they do very well. Food isn't spicy rather full of flavor and rich. Do watch for the restaurant hours as those are extremely limited.... More

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Lenoir City, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2012

A friend who was born and raised in Cuba took a group of us to lunch to introduce us to authentic Cuban food. The food (Cuban sandwich + black beans and rice) was GREAT!

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