Padrino's Cuban, Fort Lauderdale

Nicole Trujillo

Padrino’s is delicious! This is my go-to for Cuban food when I’m in the South Florida area. I’ve eaten here several times and enjoyed each item I’ve ordered. The Bistec de pollo, bistec pan empanizado churrasco and pollo asado are all delicious. The meat portions are all grilled to perfection. The grilled onions accompany each of these dishes and even though I don’t usually care for onions I don’t mind them in these dishes. They come served with a side of rice, beans and plantains. The rice and beans by themselves are flavorful and these are big portions. The plantains are a nice little sweet treat at the end of the meal. If I’m looking for something on the lighter side I like the grilled chicken salad which is served with a light vinaigrette dressing and a thin grilled chicken breast on top of a bed of greens. I also like to order a cafe con leche or a cafe Cubano after my meal. They both come perfectly sweetened. Each meal is served with a bread appetizer which is toasted in butter and garlic. There is so much thought and flavor that is cooked into each of these Cuban dishes.

Gianna Cammarota

Excellent service, friendly manager, & really great prices for very delicious & authentic Cuban food! The restaurant has a very romantic atmosphere. The mango caesar salad had a different twist which was so delicious! I loved my Cubano sandwich, perfectly what I expected. My husband ordered the Masas de Puerco, & loved the pork chunks. It was our honeymoon and manager gifted us free dessert - Tres leche, yum!!

Gay Vagabond

That roasted pork and rice is almost like a stew and has some great seasonings. The staff are super friendly and the bartender has some pleasant speciality drinks. I sense there are many regulars probably due to the kind servers. There is limited outside dining in addition to the inside and bar areas. Get your bite of Cuba.

Rebecca Kory

Wow, this restaurant has the best Cuban food. The paella, empanadas, and fiesta tostones were ridiculously delicious. I am sick full from the huge portions, but happy about it. The decor is classy. The staff were friendly and did an incredible job.