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The best Cuban food outside of Havana
Old family recipes, zero shortcuts. Brandon's favorite Cuban kitchen is on South Parsons Avenue — come hungry.
Family recipes on every plate
Karaoke nights and full tables
This is the kind of place where a Tuesday dinner turns into a party. Warm walls, live energy, and neighbors who come back every week.
Catering and private parties
Birthdays, quinceañeras, corporate lunches — we bring the full Ay Que Rico spread to your celebration. We serve 10 to 125 people.
Find us in Brandon
South Parsons Avenue, Brandon, FL. Dine in, pick up, or order online — we're here for you.
Where Brandon comes to eat Cuban
Ay Que Rico started with a bold claim: you don't have to go to Miami to find the best Cuban food outside of Havana. Years later, Brandon agrees.
What our guests are saying
Hi, If you’re ever in the Brandon area and looking for a family-friendly restaurant, I highly recommend Ay Que Rico! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a welcoming atmosphere. We are a party of 7 and they went out their way to push tables together to accommodate us an
Abigail C.
We stopped here on our way back home to Orlando and it was the best choice ever. Where do I begin? I ordered fried breaded steak with arroz congri and fries yuca (as it’s my favorite Cuban dish) and just to say the steak took up the whole plate and soooo delicious. I also had the papaya shake and it
Lizette H.
Hidden gem in Brandon… 💯 recommend! The Cuban coffee was amazing and my breakfast sandwich was delicious. You know it’s good when you’re already planning what to order next before you even leave. The atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive. It truly feels lik
Flor D.
Got some tasty food I never tried before. Also got the sour sop juice, which is better than milk tea (A big deal for our family). Wish we lived closer to make this a more routine place for us. Hostess was super friendly and pleasant. She shared a coffee with my wife free of charge. Excellent ex
Tampa's F.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Ropa Vieja, Milanesa, Yuca Frita, Empanadas, Cubano, Batido, Flan De Coco, Soup, Cuban Sandwich, Media Noche, Pollo Asado, Chicken Empanadas, Tamales, Chicken Soup, Churros, Media Noche Sandwich, Asado, Frita, Flan, Tostones, Arroz Imperial, Coladas, and Latin America Food
Where are you located?
We are located in Brandon, FL at 113 S Parsons Ave C Unit C
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Brandon, Limona, Valrico, Bloomingdale, Mango, Mango Hills, Seffner, South Tampa, Kennedy Hill, Sixmile Creek, Sydney, Palm River-Clair Mel, Hillsborough County, Dover, Progress Village, East Tampa, East Lake-Orient Park, Orient Park, Durant, and Fish Hawk.
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