Jose's Real Cuban Food Expands to Downtown Bradenton

Downtown office workers in Bradenton will have a new option for lunch: Jose's Real Cuban Food. Really.

The popular Cortez Road restaurant is starting a branch operation at 1800 14th St. West that will handle takeout and delivery, the Bradenton Herald reports. How convenient is that?

The grand opening is Wednesday, though owner Jose Baserva started taking orders Monday, according to the Herald. Folks can chow down on Cuban sandwiches, rice and beans, flan and other tasty specialties without leaving their desks! Or commuters can order food to go before they head home in the evening, making a stop at the new place.

The restaurant gained the national spotlight when Food Network star Guy Fieri visited in 2011 to film an episode of the popular series "Diners, Drive Ins and Dives."

Fans of Jose's Real Cuban Food already were expressing their delight about the new location on the restaurant's Facebook Page:

"Oh, it's in my neighborhood! I'm gonna get to go more often now!!! Woo-hoo!" gushed Robert Rex Jackson.

Here's what you need to know

The new service will take orders and payments online for delivery at josesrealcubanfood.com.

Hours for the downtown operation are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 941-742-3933 or fax orders to 941-745-8081.

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