Box of Cubans grows from gas station treat to 3 popular familyowned restaurants
Jan 12, 2026
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 Cuba
ns grows from gas station treat to 3 popular family-owned restaurantsBox 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.For more delicious Sean Daly stories, follow Sean on Instagram at @seandalytv.
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