Cuban Gypsy Pantry

The food very good the place very small

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Absolutely delicious. We were visiting Charleston and got delivery and couldn't have been happier. The gnocchi, pulled pork and sandwich we got were so tasty. Will definitely order again.

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Mr. Lee was excellent. Certainly on top of Everything definitely runs the show here. If you are lucky enough to see Lee, sit at the bar, have some beers and empanadas and hear some Lee stories

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Very good and flavorful food, can’t go wrong with ropa vieja, wish the North Charleston location be open on a Sunday

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Cuban Gypsy Pantry on Calhoun Street is one of my favorite places to eat in Charleston. I really like their menu options and it is good to have a place that serves quality Cuban food. I like the feel and atmosphere of the restaurant from the decor to the music. The prepare your order quickly and you are able to eat in a short time. I have had a really good dining experience here time I have been there and they have been very consistent. More...

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Ordered delivery to our office on this very rainy day. It was my first experience with Cuban Gypsy Pantry and it was a very satisfying one. I ordered the Pernil plate based on a coworker's recommendation and it arrived loaded with flavor (and just loaded in general, the thing must have weighed 3 pounds!). A large portion of pork served with saffron rice, black beans and plantains, the meal tasted delicious and thoroughly satisfied my hunger. We shared the Green Fries at the insistence of a coworker and I am surely glad we obliged. Beautifully seasoned and smothered, they were definitely a stand out. The amazing green sauce on both the Pernil and Green Fries is definitely something that I will be back for. Can't wait to try the empanadas next! More...

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Food was great! And they were great about accommodating my allergies.

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Cuban Gypsy Pantry on Calhoun Street is one of my favorite places to eat in Charleston. I really like their menu options and it is good to have a place that serves quality Cuban food. I like the feel and atmosphere of the restaurant from the decor to the music. The prepare your order quickly and you are able to eat in a short time. I have had a really good dining experience here time I have been there and they have been very consistent. More...

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Authentic food in this hole in the wall off Calhoun street is fantastic. With this being my first visit I stuck with the simple Cuban sandwich and fries. Not only was it great but it was big.  Cool vibe, clean place for a small dive and very friendly young staff.  Everyone in the place seemed pleased with their food. I'll surely be back to get a bit more creative with the menu.  The only thing that just didn't seem like it fit was the Coors can of beer on the register (between the two local crafthat was playing the game "What doesn't belong" with me. More...

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Great experience! I had coconut chicken, yummy! The rice, beans and plantations are very good. We got an appetizer sampler and I was so full most of my dinner went home for lunch. We will be back!

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Wow! Delicious food in a cosy unpretentious corner shop on Calhoun St. We almost walked by it without noticing it but were drawn in because we had seen the name in very complimentary reviews and vlogs. We had some the tastiest black bean soup ($4.50) and fish tacos ($6) we've tried, and the rest of the menu options looked appealing as well. The portions are large and the prices are really low for the area and quality. Just last night we ended up spending 5 times this amount for a dinner that wasn't half as good. I think this place is a must-try ... At least once if you are just visiting Charleston. More...

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Having grown up in South Florida I've known for a long time that the Charleston area needed a good Cuban Restaurant. Well WELCOME Cuban Gypsy Pantry to the 843! Visited the North Charleston location and glad we did. Food was fresh and tasty. Service was spot on the Front End Manager kept a keen eye on the tables making sure nothing was lacking. He made sure as did the waitresses that everything was good and checked to see if we needed anything. A good size portion for the money, and the tre leches cake was made fresh on order I could see it being made from our table. Will definitely go back. I hope that the area will support this establishment so they'll stay around for a long time. More...

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I saw this place advertised on the news and originally wanted to stop in and try the new North Charleston location but they were closed on Sunday. So, I headed to the location downtown. As a starter I tried the chicken empanada. The inner portion was bland and the outer portion was fried perfectly. I ordered the pineapple coconut smoothie as my drink and it was delicious. My entree was the coconut chicken. Another fabulous dish full of flavor. The plantain were sweet and satisfying. Overall I enjoyed my meal and it's worth a stop in for Cuban cuisine with a twist! I also appreciated hearing Celia Cruz! More...

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Great food! Ate lunch here two days in a row because it was so good and inexpensive (a plus). Super small place, FYI. Highly recommend!!

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Wonderful selection, and cute little place off thr main drag.

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Being a Florida native where Cuban food is a staple, I was pleasantly surprised to find a place that offered cafe con leche and cuban toast. The flavors were there so no complaints from me. I didn't try anything else as I was meeting family for lunch later. Next time I come back to town I will try something else and edit this to try to give more feedback. More...

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Ate at the new location at Dorchester road. Brandon was quite entertaining in his helpfulness. yummy food. A great addition to the area

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Extremely delicious ! Service is quick!I've been here 3 times and have never been disappointed. I've only had the Lomo Saltado but I'm a creature of habit and when something is really tasty, I keep getting it lol. I'm thinking about trying the plantain boat next time.Overall, would recommend this restaurant to everyone. More...

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Fantastic food full of flavor and a great price!

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Delicious!!!!! I usually don't like having Caribbean food in restaurants. I'm Dominican, I grew up on and cook delicious food. So I'm usually disappointed when I eat this kind of food in a restaurant. But this tiny little gem has amazing food. I had the picadillo taco plate, it was yummy!!!!! The place was clean, the service was great the portions for the price was awesome. I will definitely be bringing friends here. If you haven't tried it you need to. More...

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This place is a keeper! Food was delicious, people were very nice . Cozy place with great food!

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Dios mio !  The cuisine here takes me back to the islands of Cuba and Puerto Rico - flippin' yummy. I will put it out there that I have had better cuban sandwiches in Miami but this one is good. The ropa vieja, fried plantains, carne asada, and their own creation of green fries were all super good but i will give the warning that the portions are huge so sharing is suggested. Oh, i'd be remiss if I did not mention the real fruit drinks which were explosive in real flavors and their coffee is all made in authentic espresso pots (perculating not drip) and is better than what that big chain out there serves. There restaurant does not have a lot of seating so be aware of this if you are planning a visit during busy periods. More...

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Service was quick and attentive, despite the lunch rush.I ordered the carne asada tacos which came with rice, beans, and plantains. Everything was very tasty - the steak in the tacos was tender, plump chunks, well-flavored, topped with sautéed onions and cilantro. The rice and beans were also spiced/flavored in some way that went beyond basic s and p, and the sweet plantains hit the spot (I went in mostly because I had a plantain craving). I got a homemade mango popsicle to go as well. It wasn't like the Mexican paleta style I had been expecting. Basically a cup of frozen mango juice with a few bits of mango and a popsicle stick in it. But it was refreshing/made a good palette cleanser after lunch. More...

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We stumbled across this little place seeking lunch near our hotel. We decided to check it out and eat in, the Cuban sandwich is awesome, one of the best I've ever had! Such a great representation of Cuban cuisine and very friendly staff! More...

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Staff was extremely friendly and fast service provided. Upon entering the establishment I was greeted and told I couldn't go wrong with my choice. The flavor and presentation exceeded my expectation. I will definitely return. More...

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Tiny place but good food. Very nice service.

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Delicious huge portions of food, we just went to the new North Charleston spot, and the food was amazing! The restaurant is huge - enjoying the decor and music. Love it here!

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Good food. No personality

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Great food at very reasonable prices in a comfy atmosphere eat in or take out would highly recommend it

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Fantastic flavors. Great price. Quiet, intimate atmosphere and quick service.

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Yummy yummy yummy yummy the best cuban food in Charleston! The music is great! The owners and staff are wonderful! Update- on my last visit had delicious fish tacos, flan that was amazing and tostones. Delicious green fries are still my favorite. Love this plavUpdate- go try their new location in North Charleston! The music and ambiance are wonderful! Clean, bright, lively! I had the vegetarian plate and my favorite Green Fries, my husband had the bistec ... the amount of food is so big we couldn't even finish everything. Our friends had Cuban sandwiches, and said they were amazing. So much space to sit and hang out, do yourself a favor and go ASAP! More...

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Grabbed lunch at Cuban Gypsy Pantry by way of recommendation. Though the restaurant was small and lunch menu fairly limited, the grub was exactly what I needed. I went with the vegetarian plate, a delicious mix of sauteed veggies; beans; rice; plantains; and corn arepitas. Can't speak to the sammiches but I saw many and they all looked delicious.Not sure how many Cuban spots exist in Charleston or how violently confrontational locals get about their choice of bread but can't imagine this is a bad option if you're craving a Cuban. More...

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We happened upon this and took a risk. It doesn't look like much and is pretty small, but the food and attitude was fabulous! My Cuban sandwich was as good as I've ever had, and the vegetable plate was great. Plenty of vegetables, black beans, and plantains. Very friendly server who was willing to come out from behind the counter and talk to the patrons. More...

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Wow! Outstanding everything.  Get the Cuban sandwich and the pork empanadas.  Cuban coffee is straight from Havana (almost)!

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One of the top two or three Cuban sandwiches I have ever eaten. The place is small but the menu is pretty extensive and very interesting.

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Hands down the BEST Cuban sandwich I have EVER had.  The one in Tampa was on top until I ate here.  Yes, I am making my way through downtown Charleston eating.  We are sharing a lot of dishes so we can eat more places.When I bit into the sandwich it was a little euphoric.  Don't expect healthy because grease was running down the side of my hand, but definitely expect wonderfulness!  This is a place you NEED to try! More...

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The best food! We joke that we are going to drive 3 hours just to eat here and go back home. I had the chicken coconut curry (special) and my husband had the chicken saltado! Do not miss eating here!

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So before I even  opened the box the first thing I noticed is the way it smelled. It smelled delicious that it made me excited to open the box. Then when i saw the fries I was a little nervous because this first time trying this.  All I saw was pickles, green onions, cilantro and was like wtf is this. Man y'all them fries were so good. I couldn't stop eating them. I don't know what's all inside of the green sauce but it is good. The sandwich was a nice size. The bread was soft and the meat tasted good by itself. Over all I'm very impressed! More...

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Forget all of those high priced, restaurants in the French Quarter that sells bland food. This is the best restaurant in the area.

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Amazing food and atmosphere

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When my husband recommended we try this little cuban restaurant out, I wasn't thrilled since it's not what I had in mind for a celebratory weekend. HOWEVER, I'm so incredibly glad we went. I told every person saw after that about their amazing food and plan to come back the next time we come into town. I've wanted to try a Cuban sandwich since I saw the movie chef because they looked so good. But every one I'd seen at other restaurants made me pass. I read the reviews and saw how good it was supposed to be and man, they were right. It was incredibly full of flavor, gorgeous texture, perfect combination of flavors, and the buttery pressed bread was my version of sandwich heaven. I ate half at the restaurant, then an hour later pulled the rest out of the mino fridge and finished it off. It's been a week and I'm still thinking about how good it was.Hubs had the plantain boat. Super full of flavor and he loved it. I had a bit of his rice and was blown away at the flavors. Rice tends to be fairly bland, but nope. Here it was exactly how you'd dream rice at a place like this should taste like. Full of flavors of all kinds, perfectly combined to make your mouth go wow!!Cute interior. Cool they had glass soda bottles in a little fridge. And the food. Definitely go, you will not regret it. More...

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This small restaurant on Calhoun Street has large portions, very fast service, and, while it may be surprising considered its size and competition, some of the best food in Charleston. I recommend it to anyone coming to visit Charleston or anyone that has lived here and is yet to try the best Cuban in the city. More...

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Very good food!

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Love the food here. I have been in Charleston for the past few weeks and I eat here at least twice a week. Everything I have tried on the menu has been amazing.

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Love it

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