Cuban Sandwich Shop — Restaurant in Killeen

I have been coming to this shop for 10 years since I graduated high school. I love their Cuban sandwich. Normally, my experience is OK to say the least. The cashier (Juanita is her name or something) is never friendly towards to me...at all! I don’t know why never did a thing to her and I’ve always been respectful and professional. For example, last month I came in to order a sandwich... waited in line for 25 minutes, when I got close the counter one of the other employees said that next time just go directly to the counter since they are made upon request. Fast forward to today...I placed an hour an HOUR before I go pick it up. I get there...I see my sandwich made and waiting. There is a line, so what do I do? I go directly to the counter the cashier looks at me says get in line.. I say ma’am I’m just paying I already ordered. She then raises her voice and repeats “get in line”. So I get in line for 15 minutes, get to the counter...I attempt to ask her what the advantage of placing an order prior if we’re still getting in line. She cuts me off mid sentence and says “NAME ON THE ORDER” .....I tell her and she goes back and brings back TWO Cubans I only ordered one..I tell her I didn’t order two, she says that’s the only pickup order we have two Cubans. I repeat ma’am but I didn’t order two she just looks at me....like I’m crazy, out of respect for rest of the line behind me, I said okay lady just give me what you have ...so I ended up paying more than I wanted for an order that I didn’t order. I enjoy the food but I can’t stand her service or...

Every time I roll up to that Cuban spot in Killeen, it feels like sittin’ down at my abuela’s table after a long day ridin’. Now, I ain’t ever tried their sandwiches, but that hot bar? That’s where the real treasure lies. You walk in and see all them pans laid out—ribs, chicken, rice, beans, and sides stacked up like a chuckwagon feast—and you just know you’re about to eat good.

Those ribs fall clean off the bone, tender as can be, and that rice soaks up all the flavor like it was meant to be there. The sides ain’t no afterthought either—corn, veggies, rolls—all of it tastes like it was cooked slow with care, the way family’s been doin’ it for generations. Ain’t no small portions here, either. They pile your plate high enough to keep a cowboy full till sundown.

What I like most is the feeling behind the food. It don’t taste like some quick bite you grab in town—it feels like a home-cooked meal, warm and familiar. To me, this place ain’t just a restaurant. It’s comfort, it’s tradition, and it’s good eatin’ every...

So this place first started as a tiny Hispanic grocery store. Of course it has expanded and has the to go food area. I never tried their Cuban sandwiches, but I know for a lot of people it's hit or miss. The empanadillas, pastelillos, piononos, etc. to me are not good. You can tell they aren't not fresh a lot of the times and the taste is hit or miss. Most of the times miss. The food is good, you get a lot for a low price, they have a huge drink selection along with freshly squeezed juices. My favorite is the fresh passion fruit juice. Also the selection of food is a good variation, not only do they have Puerto Rican food but a variety of Caribbean food. Also they don't have any good ventilation so the smell of fried food sticks really bad. Something quick and cheap for lunch this is the...