NEW TAMPA, Fla. — What started as a tasty treat sold in a local BP gas station is now a big delicious hit at three restaurant locales in Tampa Bay.
WATCH: Box of Cubans grows from gas station treat to 3 popular family-owned restaurants
Box of Cubans celebrates a family's beloved abuelita, her recipes for sandwiches loaded with lechon (slow-cooked marinated pork); bowls stuffed with steak, chicken, rice, and vegetables; empanadas; and a whole lot more.
"Everyone is family here," says Michaela Mulcare, the spokesperson for restaurant owners Marcos and Onelia Silverio. "We'll learn your name and your order."
In a short time, Box of Cubans has expanded to three area locations: Riverview, New Tampa, and a brand-new spot in Valrico.
Lines can get long, and Yelp just declared Box of Cubans a Top 50 sandwich spot in America.
Box of Cubans also serves breakfast all day, and will tailor meals according to a guest's allergies, health restrictions, and more.
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