The Happy Burger & Ecuadorian Food — Restaurant in Citrus Park

Update! Went back for the burger and it was a disappointment. Everything about it was great except for the burger patty. Very little flavor and dry as the mojave desert. Like eating shoe leather. So, lesson learned, Cuban happy, burger very sad.☹️

The cuban was the best of the three. I am a cuban purist with cubans consumed dating back to the 60's where the pork and ham were hand cut off bone in legs. This one had that good authentic flavor. The pork did not overshadow the cuban as many others do. An excellent production of a lifelong favorite.

Next best were the empanadas. Almost full size, it was packed with plenty of beef. I would have liked a little more flavor. Since the dough is typically unflavored, one must compensate with extra flavorful ground beef. All in all, a worthy choice.

Lastly, the wings were not my cup of tea. They are breaded and I found myself tiring of treat at the end. I did not like their garlic parm sauce, have not tried the others. Not a fan of how they were cooked either.

I like the place and have my eye on a bacon cheeseburger next. I will add this to my list of local eateries and now I have a place closer to home for a good cuban sandwich. A big step up from the lousy cubans at the...

The place is cozy and the owners definitely decorated it to the delight of the community. The burgers were truly amazing; the toasted buns gave them that crunchy start to my first bite, the crispy chips on top of the burger made them absolutely delicious and the meat.. well..yes... that burger tasted daaaaarrn amazing. this burger was beyond any others I've tried; big enough to fit in your mouth, elegant presentation, not that messy to eat. what can I say, the cook went above and beyond. the Cuban sandwich was very delicious and those bacon cheeses fries were "right there on the cheese and bacon" very good. The mango juice was great; not that sweet and not that thick either. just perfect. The yuca...ahh... well, let me say I'll get French fries next time -how's that. we're going back because I want to try the empanada, the salchipapas and the rest of the menu. So...YES! SWING BY THE HAPPY BURGER and SUPPORT THIS SMALL BUSINESS IN THE Carrollwood area, right next to Thornton's gas station! 💯💯🥰 They have fun activities for all, including karaokes and movie nights! We're heading over this Friday for horror movie night!! Yessz! Head over and try their burgers, hope you agree and give them a "Happy customer"...

Saw this place as I was driving down Busch Gardens Blvd. Thought it would be a nice place to get something to eat. Ordered a cheese, and beef empanada to go. The waitress was nice and patient with me. The place was cute, little eatery with an Ecuadorian theme. As I was driving, I went for the cheese first. On the first bite I was confused because all I tasted was bread, when I looked at the empanada the glob of cheese sank to the bottom. I chalked it up to the heat. I let the empanada cool down for 10 min. I went to eat it, I swallowed a glob of cheese. Nothing special. I reached for the beef empanada. Half of it was gooey with oil dripping from it. Not only dripping but formed a pool of oil in my bag. Maybe it was an off day. I dont know but what I got was not edible. Trashed it.

Surprised that almost after a month the manager has not responded to say come back and we will give you properly cooked empanada, or even an apology. Most who gave a low score with no pictures received a response. I actually had proof showing the quality of the meal I won't give this place a second try. Bad food, bad customer...