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Copacabana

320 Dora Drawdy Way, Mount Dora, FL 32757-5593
352-385-9000
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Ranked #6 of 52 restaurants in Mount Dora
Cuisines: Cuban
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Boynton Beach, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

I live in S Florida, and I looked online for some restaurants to visit with my mom, which lives in central FL. I decided to try it out, and I'm happy I did. Downtown Mt Dora is full of little alleyways, and that's where I found it. They have a very spacious outdoor eating area, but we sat inside. My... More

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Ocala, Florida
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48 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

A friend had referred this place to us, and he is from Puerto Rico, so we figured if he said it was good, it must be good. It sure is! Very authentic and reasonably priced!! The chips were wonderful as were the tamales. The service was great, too!

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Northen Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

After being in Mt Dora for a good part of the week we had the pleasure of being able to have lunch at the Copa after hearing some great things about it. From the staff to the wonderful dishes to the margaritas, we enjoyed every minute of our time. The food was flavorful and delicious and the best margaritas in... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

We were part of a large group eating dinner the Copacabana Cafe. I had never eaten Cuban food before. I had a shrimp dish that was delicious. The prices were fairly decent. (Dinner & drinks for myself and my husband was around $60.00) I was told by our 'tour guides' that I had to have a Mojito. This was the... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Excellent Cuban sandwich. Probably the best I have ever had. Everything from the drink and chips to dessert was fantastic. Wonderful staff. Super prices.

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Sarasota, United States
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

As a vegetarian, I often only get beans and rice and maduros at Cuban restaurants, but this one had a selection of half dozen dedicated vegetarian recipes. I had the stuffed red peppers ($12) that came with a choice of 3 rice sides and either plantain style or several other sides. The dish includes 2 different sauces on the side,... More

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Florida
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

Great meal, I had the boliche and my husband had the red peppers stuffed with ropas viejas. Both were just delicious. Excellent mojitos, some of the best we've had. Special thanks to Julie for making us feel so welcome.

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Umatilla, FL
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We arrived at 1PM today to celebrate our 36th Anniversary. My wife had found the great reviews on Tripadvisor. I ordered Arroz Con Pollo. A standard Cuban dish that usually includes a fresh juicy 1/4 chicken hot out of the oven with yellow rice and maduros. My dish came to the table as a single rice mixture with small chicken... More

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Mount Dora, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

"I love Copa, this restaurant is the best in town. The food, the atmosphere, the attendants and entertainment ,the perfect combination to walk every friday to eat there and have the best Mojitos" . Julie, Benito and Rico you are my favorites.

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Islamorada, Florida, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

This place has a lovely outside patio(covered) and great Cuban food. Crispy tostones accompany your order and the chimichuri sauce is wonderful. We had Arroz con pollo and really approve of this authentic food.

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