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The Original Pipo's

3/13/2015

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Article By: Althea Tyrell
Today I had the honor of speaking with Ramon Hernandez, a member of the original Pipo’s Café family. He shared with me his favorite thing about the Cuban Sandwich Festival, and a little about Pipo too!

How long has Pipos been around?

Pipo’s Café has been around since 1979 when my parents opened up. Since then my brother and I have expended to have multiple locations here in the Tampa Bay area.

Who was Pipo?

Pipo was my Dad, and Pipo is like a Spanish nick name for father. Everyone used to call my dad Pipo. 


Which Pipo’s is still owned by your family?

The only Pipo’s owned by the original family is the one I own and in 3 or 4 weeks I’ll be opening another in down town St. Pete 9531 Bay Pines Blvd. 

What is your favorite thing to eat on your menu?

Roast Pork goes the quickest. We basically through 600-700 pounds a day but my favorite is Ropa Vieja. Ropa vieja is translated in Spanish to old clothes and it’s a stew of tender shredded flank steak in a tomato and wine sauce simmered with onions & peppers till tender.

What’s your favorite thing about the festival?

Wide variety of local businesses that get together once a year to put out their best Cuban sandwich and the best options they have at their restaurants. It’s a good opportunity for everybody to get exposure to thousands of people. And customers can go and try all these restaurants at one time; it’s a win-win situation.  

Press It/ Don’t Press It

It’s got to be pressed. We don’t sell Cuban sandwiches not pressed at the restaurant.


If you’re team #PressIt I think Pipo’s is definitely the right place for you. Look out for them at the festival!

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    • 2020 Contestant List
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      • 9th Annual CSF: International Contest Information >
        • 9th Annual International Contest Registration
    • Participation >
      • VIP Tickets
      • Help Make The Biggest Cuban Sandwich in the World!
      • 5th Annual Kissimmee CSF Sponsorship Opportunieis
      • 5th Annual Kissimmee CSF Business Opportunities
      • 5th Annual Kissimmee CSS Vendor Opportunities
      • 9th Annual CSF Opportunities
      • 9th Annual Intl CSF Food Art & Vendors Opportunities
      • 9th Annual Intl CSF Business Opportunities
      • 9th Annual Intl CSF Sponsorship Opportunieis
      • 9th Annual Intl CSF: Store
      • Kissimmee CSS: Store
    • About The Art
    • About CSF
    • Cuban Sandwich Festival Collector's Aprons
  • Event Tools
  • 2019 CSF Recap
    • Thank you Sponsors
    • Meet our Previous Contestants - World Contest
    • 4th Annual CSF Kissimmee Pics
  • Press & Promotions
    • 2018 Event Promotions
    • 2017 Event Promotion
    • 2016 Press Coverage
    • 2016 Event Promotions
  • 2015 Contestants -Miami & South Florida Smackdown!!
    • Meet the Previous Miami CSS VIP/Celebrity Judges
  • 2015 Tampa Bay
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    • 2015 Contestants - State Contest!
    • VIP Tickets: Cuban Sandwich Festival - VIP Areas!
    • Become a Sponsor! >
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      • Premium Sponsorships
    • Event Set Up Tools
  • 2015 Press Coverage
    • 2015 Pictures
    • 2015 Event Promotions
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    • 2014 Press Releases
    • 2014 Contestants - National Contest!
  • 2013 Cuban Sandwich Festival
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    • 2013 Contestants
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  • 2012 Media Coverage Page
  • Other Websites
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    • Latin-Restaurants.com
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