El Pilon is a paragon of everything a good Cuban cafeteria should be: no frills, great food, generous portions, and low prices. The entire menu is authentic and delicious, from the slow-roasted pork, to the Spanish bean soup, to the sweet plantains. While the Tampa Bay area has its share of Cuban restaurants that lean either towards generic fast-food or pricy full-service restaurants, cafeterias like El Pilon are becoming scarce, so if you have the opportunity to check it out, don’t pass it up!
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