JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe

We had a very good Cuban sandwich. Even better was the service. We hope to come back another time.

Wonderful food

Great food, service and live music!!

$9 Monday burgers! So I’m in!: “Let me have two with fries” that will be $34.95… what’s that sign for? To lure people?

Good hamburger.

Very unique bar and dining experience. Delicious craft beer selections along with a choice of an amazing Cuban or you can grab a juicy burger. Pretty much a must stop by place if you wanna grab a bite to eat and a beer. Ladies serving the bar are very nice. Their mashed potatoes and gravy were made with actual potatoes, which was beyond delicious. Not like some places that open the dried packets and mix it to fix up something that looks like it.

Great Old-Florida style restaurant that’s a cross between a bar, a cafe and an old style sit-down restaurant. Servers are a little gruff but still nice and helpful. Garlic bread is fabulous. Ranked as one of the best Cuban sandwiches in Sarasota and I can see why. The side of fries were hot and crisp. My wife had one of the Cuban plates and said it was tasty. Lots of counter and table seating inside as well as picnic tables on the front porch. Parking: Park along the side of available or look out back.

My son had the Miami Cheesesteak sandwich and it was absolutely perfect! My wife and I shared the pulled pork with beans and rice and the Tostones as an appetizer. My wife is half Cuban and she said it was the best Cuban food she had since we’ve been in Florida. This is our second visit and it hasn’t disappointed in any way.

If you you want down home food and entertainment it's a must., especially the Alvis Brothers!