Orlando Latin Market — Local services in Saint Petersburg

I went in today for the first time since I moved to the neighborhood. I was seeking reasonably priced, authentic Cuban food and my journey was worth it to wind up here. First of all everyone was very nice to me. There was a huge oversight on my part regarding language. This is a real cuban market - grocery store with a butcher and all sorts of items on the shelf. Women were in there to do their marketing for family meals so the deli part is just a bonus to customers. But I can't speak Spanish. And probably I should have realized this was a thing I needed to be able to do. When I get my groceries delivered from WM the language obstacle is huge bc of the area. I always have to use Google translate. But I didn't think of this, which? why not? so.. I finally got across that I just wanted a Cuban sandwich but stupidly I tried to customize it. Which was just so ridiculous on my part but they found someone who had at least some English and they tried so hard to honor what I was asking for. at that point I would have accepted a sandwich drenched in mayo rather than minus mayo bc for sure I should have used Google translate to look it up and solve this language barrier before it became a problem. Although ultimately it wasn't even a problem and they were very gracious to me. So I got the sandwich with no mayo. I am used to a Cuban sandwich with mustard, which it did not have but honestly what did I expect? and anyway I have mustard at my house. So the Sammy was 4 bucks. I died. Total win. I say go. Just look your order up before you talk to the lady in case you need to...

Update Dirty dining needs a visit from the health department It has gone downhill portions are skimpy they fill it with a lot of grease to make it feel like it weighs a lot Tips are expected for cafeteria line food Foods decent but not as good as it was claim to not speak English but I’ve been in the store so many times that I’ve actually heard them speak English but when you ask him any question they pretend that they don’t know what you’re asking Spanish only store unless you a big tipper Tip first so they serve you a better portion if you tip after your dinner served he can be guaranteed to get the smallest serving The lunch women do not like English-speaking white women they seem to be jealous because their husbands are looking at them although it’s not the customers fault that the men in the store stare at girls The women serving lunch take it out on your food when it’s there has been looking at...

This place was fantastic. Everything was well priced. Purchased everything I was looking for, and brought it home with me to Indiana to enjoy. And enjoy I did! The pasteles were absolutely delightful! The morcilla was delicious, although not the ones I had thought they were. (These were beef, and the ones I wanted were pork.) They have a wonderful selection of food available from the kitchen, which all smelled and looked amazing. They also had the largest selection of Goya products I've ever seen. Will make this a must visit place everytine I stop in to visit family in the...