Las Palmas in Sebastian

The food was very tasty and authentic. The hygiene, however, was NOT. I am very disappointed because I will never return. There was a little kid running around, scooting on the floor and just generally being in the way. She obviously belonged to one of the staff. This wouldn't normally bother me much but my husband asked our server why the kid wasn't in school and the server responded that it was the cook's kid and the school had sent her home sick. Hmmm, starting to loose my appetite. But I was hungry and glad when our food arrived UNTIL, when I am about halfway through my meal,  I see said kid rub her runny nose, stick her hands in her mouth and then go to the ice machine and reach in to grab a handful of ice. GROSS! We mentioned to the server what we had seen and told her they should definitely change the ice, which is what they were using to make OUR drinks. She completely blew us off. So that was the extent of my patronage to this place. Never again.

Good food and great service. I loved the black bean soup and the Cuban sandwich! Will definitely return again and will recommend to friends and family that visit the area.

THE REAL DEAL, 90 miles north of..... My motivation to write this review is strictly selfish. I am a Cuban "foodie" and this place is the REAL DEAL. Menu selection is second to none at any Cuban in Miami or south FL. Have not had ONE bad meal, ever. My issue is SERVICE. I don't think staffing is adequate, and the layout is conducive to wait staff being away from customers for prolonged periods of time. I've observed this now, consistently over many months. With this now being the main location for Las Palmas, ALL eyes should be on service and nurturing the clientele. The menu is proven and time tested. If place goes "south" it will be due to service. Guaranteed! Staff means well, and are good when you get the 1 on 1 service, but with little rushes of traffic they easily get overwhelmed. You have wait staff making cocktails (never good thing). FULL BAR is a huge asset for small place like this, but YOU MUST HAVE DEDICATED BARTENDER. Hoping and wishing. Management needs to BE THERE every day, especially during peak hours.