Turning Cuban Street Food into a Restaurant Empire

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The Cuban Guys is a small local chain of brick and mortar stores in the Miami area that offer authentic Cuban food to both local Cubans and the curious tourist. Founded by Cuban-American Joge Llapur, Cuban Guys is known for its frita Cubana, or Cuban hamburger, one of the most iconic street foods on the island.
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  • @dksdg
    @dksdg Жыл бұрын

    There is no debt amigo, people like you built and continue to build America.

  • @THE-NC2

    @THE-NC2

    Жыл бұрын

    @The Purge is Coming lol

  • @NoNo-bz1fz

    @NoNo-bz1fz

    Жыл бұрын

    @The Purge is Coming I hope you’re joking.

  • @limmel3588

    @limmel3588

    Жыл бұрын

    Lmao 💀

  • @joeywho534

    @joeywho534

    Жыл бұрын

    White Europeans?

  • @Rid_Of_Thee

    @Rid_Of_Thee

    Жыл бұрын

    Goddamn right

  • @LUVROCKS1
    @LUVROCKS1 Жыл бұрын

    I low key just want a whole show based around this success and future in the industry

  • @UncannyLiving

    @UncannyLiving

    Жыл бұрын

    same, this guy is awesome and humble and exciting and awesome

  • @bncarpenter17
    @bncarpenter17 Жыл бұрын

    This guy is pure inspiration and the embodiment of the American Spirit 🇺🇸 🇨🇺

  • @hernandrew
    @hernandrew Жыл бұрын

    Bring Cuban Guys to NJ! We’ve got a great Cuban-American population in Hudson County that could use a good frita! I have fond memories having fritas and batidos de mamey in Miami when visiting my Abuelo & Abuela.

  • @CreedK

    @CreedK

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree, the NJ area needs stuff like this but isn't as competitive as NY, yet still attracts weekenders from the city.

  • @keevs2933

    @keevs2933

    Жыл бұрын

    I couldn't agree more!

  • @emanuelhern6329
    @emanuelhern6329 Жыл бұрын

    Much respect to the owner and the staff of the business!!!

  • @easye47
    @easye47 Жыл бұрын

    Casually wearing an $18k Rolex submariner.

  • @co8539

    @co8539

    Жыл бұрын

    Owns 5 restaurants, he’s doing well. And he earned it too

  • @victorhugo8899

    @victorhugo8899

    Жыл бұрын

    I prefer a $18k cuban link chain

  • @tomsinnema4511

    @tomsinnema4511

    Жыл бұрын

    Hard work pays off 🎉

  • @HyperactiveNeuron

    @HyperactiveNeuron

    Жыл бұрын

    So are you saying it's a bad thing that he treated himself? He obviously deserves it

  • @WaffelBandit

    @WaffelBandit

    Жыл бұрын

    And now? He is still a nice guy

  • @slapp94
    @slapp94 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful success story! The perfect example of hard work, perseverance and staying on the right path

  • @dazuotv
    @dazuotv Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a great video of Cuban street food restaurant 👍

  • @wyatthill6252
    @wyatthill6252 Жыл бұрын

    I live in Fresno, Ca. There's only one Cuban place here, and it's a food truck. It's OUTSTANDING. Cuban food is underrated and phenomanal.

  • @jonhashi6965
    @jonhashi6965 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Can’t wait to try it. Looks really delicious

  • @annalior2533
    @annalior2533 Жыл бұрын

    Come to dc we would love you here!

  • @csnoob02
    @csnoob02 Жыл бұрын

    this guy gets it, i have seen plenty of guys work in burgerking, mcdonalds etc but very few continue to work the whole rack of jobs in there and than take that leap of fate, if u do something right it will work given the right location & price.

  • @lazarolarosa1900
    @lazarolarosa1900 Жыл бұрын

    Hi congratulations on you living the American dream. I am Cuban American also. My parents left Cuba in 1968. I hope you can open up one of your restaurants here in Chicago.

  • @angelgonzalez6790
    @angelgonzalez6790 Жыл бұрын

    We need a Cuban Guys in Tampa its like a no brainer to have one here

  • @adaportillo1681
    @adaportillo1681 Жыл бұрын

    Witness of your hard work, you made your dream come true….!!! Congratulations…!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @SILVERHAIREDWOLF
    @SILVERHAIREDWOLF Жыл бұрын

    Come to New York!! Omg I want to try this so bad now!! Congrats from one Cuban American to another!

  • @greatpar
    @greatpar Жыл бұрын

    Bro I want that coffee now. Bucket list 😢🙏🇦🇺

  • @minhajrahman4218
    @minhajrahman4218 Жыл бұрын

    Wow... What a personality. God bless Cuban Guys. Love from India🇮🇳

  • @ernestoconsuegra1970
    @ernestoconsuegra1970 Жыл бұрын

    The food is awesome!! My favorite is the steak bowl!

  • @gavinbrewes863
    @gavinbrewes863 Жыл бұрын

    This is an exceptionally good video, his comments on what you learn during those jobs where you feel your at the bottom of the ladder (kudos to everyone working any shift in any restaurant) hold water well

  • @Kevins93cobra
    @Kevins93cobra Жыл бұрын

    Bring it up to Orlando. I'm ready!!!

  • @Fister-kw5un
    @Fister-kw5un Жыл бұрын

    Great business concept.

  • @brittenyevans1101
    @brittenyevans1101 Жыл бұрын

    I love their food

  • @xoplanninglovexo432
    @xoplanninglovexo432 Жыл бұрын

    We need a location here in Chicago ❤️ THANK YOU 😊

  • @djkevlarr
    @djkevlarr Жыл бұрын

    Please bring this delicious food to Toronto Canada🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @dylanjames1545
    @dylanjames1545 Жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @heavytask
    @heavytask Жыл бұрын

    True American! really inspirational

  • @FBall-im8ui
    @FBall-im8ui7 ай бұрын

    Great story, I opened a photography studio in order to NOT go to Jail, IT worked out great as i RANA VERY PROFITABLE AND ENJOYABLE PASSION FOR 50 years in Canada eh! This guy exudes gratefulness and humility, Nice, I always hung out in Little Cuba when I was in Miami, Girlfriend worked at the Coconut Grove Hotel and we ate at the Cuban restaurants, this video brought bck lots of memories Thanks

  • @sisterdebmac
    @sisterdebmac Жыл бұрын

    He could go anywhere with that! I hope one day he'll come to Atlanta! We have Cuban food, but nothing like this concept!

  • @jonnyfranks5879
    @jonnyfranks5879 Жыл бұрын

    God bless Cuba 🇳🇴

  • @LUVROCKS1
    @LUVROCKS1 Жыл бұрын

    Holy shit Cubans are fucking awesome, I need to try this!!!. Cubans be badass!

  • @theopinion9452

    @theopinion9452

    Жыл бұрын

    I called"the yearning for freedom" we have.

  • @keke2200
    @keke2200 Жыл бұрын

    Very smart business man

  • @deenzmartin6695
    @deenzmartin6695 Жыл бұрын

    parece un buen tipo

  • @jv-sc1fs
    @jv-sc1fs Жыл бұрын

    Look so good

  • @Courtney5cents
    @Courtney5cents Жыл бұрын

    Ohh y’all in Miami !! Say no more ❤

  • @cheezuschrist1102
    @cheezuschrist1102 Жыл бұрын

    You’ve finally uploded

  • @brightkaous1673
    @brightkaous1673 Жыл бұрын

    It was shocking when they closed their Miami Gardens location. This video gave some great insight to their business model. Hearing this owner's attitude, I'm surprised they're still operating. Minimum wage mindset of yesteryears brings minimum results. Hopefully, CG can strive once again.

  • @ph1ogic
    @ph1ogic Жыл бұрын

    ill try it make sure its good and will be back

  • @northernking2604
    @northernking2604 Жыл бұрын

    Basically he didn't quit his job like Tony Montana...

  • @scrappydoo5336
    @scrappydoo5336 Жыл бұрын

    Need this burger

  • @Iamtongue
    @Iamtongue Жыл бұрын

    canadian here.. would love to try

  • @rigobertomosqueraherrera8914
    @rigobertomosqueraherrera89144 ай бұрын

    Excelente

  • @tehgiestone6031
    @tehgiestone6031 Жыл бұрын

    Nice guy man

  • @Fredneyburhood
    @Fredneyburhood Жыл бұрын

    Vice was probably mad at The last 3 mins of this interview 😂 capitalism is key 🇨🇺🇺🇸

  • @ymt1980
    @ymt19807 ай бұрын

    We need one Cuban Guys in Asia

  • @DavidD6969
    @DavidD6969 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice 👍

  • @foodin4627
    @foodin4627 Жыл бұрын

    Very delicious very nice

  • @polythewicked
    @polythewicked5 ай бұрын

    This is the food that built and continues to build America.

  • @albertofebre2338
    @albertofebre2338 Жыл бұрын

    Coño come to Jacksonville!!!

  • @Ryan_Rides
    @Ryan_Rides Жыл бұрын

    Have to try them out the next time I go to Miami!

  • @some-nerd

    @some-nerd

    Жыл бұрын

    Go to the real spots like Rey de las Fritas

  • @marcdelgado393

    @marcdelgado393

    Жыл бұрын

    Or el mago de la Fritas.

  • @averydizzle
    @averydizzle Жыл бұрын

    Okay I gotta come home.

  • @BigCizzle120
    @BigCizzle120 Жыл бұрын

    Open in Antioch, California!!!

  • @Honey-of9td
    @Honey-of9td Жыл бұрын

    Please come to Wichita Kansas

  • @zeta_8646
    @zeta_8646 Жыл бұрын

    If ya keep it simple and use what you got you can do anything

  • @176cgna
    @176cgna Жыл бұрын

    In Chicago there is a few Cuban restaurants and they are always extremely busy simple yet flavorful sandwiches media Luna, steak, and their coffee no bells or whistles a few chairs for the older guys that just go to talk and eat while everyone else runs in and out.

  • @jonathancarshow9573

    @jonathancarshow9573

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't know what a media Luna but a media noche or a midnight sandwich might be a Chicago play on words

  • @176cgna

    @176cgna

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jonathancarshow9573 Spanish media Luna = midnight that's what I meant it's a sandwich

  • @jonathancarshow9573

    @jonathancarshow9573

    Жыл бұрын

    @@176cgna i know what it is I'm Cuban just never heard it called that and Luna is moon noche is night

  • @176cgna

    @176cgna

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jonathancarshow9573 u right lmao

  • @176cgna

    @176cgna

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jonathancarshow9573 u know what I meant

  • @wholedamshow005
    @wholedamshow005 Жыл бұрын

    he is having a Rolex, people might like his food!

  • @joshuastefanick4806
    @joshuastefanick4806 Жыл бұрын

    How you describe America is beautiful. Sad people born in America hate the country, don’t try to succeed and don’t leave.

  • @keshkumar7851
    @keshkumar785111 ай бұрын

    I’m never gonna forget what the owner said “ he said their no such thing as a bad job,you will always learn he said” I’m never gonna forget those words.

  • @GaryCh
    @GaryCh Жыл бұрын

    Come to Philly- guarantee this takes off

  • @L.K.S.R.
    @L.K.S.R. Жыл бұрын

    If more people had his mindset of a job.

  • @cubanmama4564
    @cubanmama4564 Жыл бұрын

    Pease come to Orange County, Southern California!!!

  • @alexperaltabermudez2866
    @alexperaltabermudez2866 Жыл бұрын

    Come bring Cuban Guys to Los Angeles. From a Mexican American hermano.

  • @mig7290
    @mig7290 Жыл бұрын

    For every Tony Montana or Manny there's a thousand of these successes.

  • @joshuastefanick4806

    @joshuastefanick4806

    Жыл бұрын

    Real life ain’t a movie. Stfu

  • @tristanvantol2613
    @tristanvantol2613 Жыл бұрын

    Gus Fring irl!

  • @Zuul47
    @Zuul47 Жыл бұрын

    interesting use of Papyrus in that logo

  • @zaeacon1215
    @zaeacon1215 Жыл бұрын

    No convincing needed here ! Come to Oakland please!!

  • @silentdriver666
    @silentdriver666 Жыл бұрын

    wait a minute, in netherlands we have kroketten which is the same thing as croquetta

  • @JN-nc7ly
    @JN-nc7ly Жыл бұрын

    Come to Az …

  • @sethsoderman2731
    @sethsoderman2731 Жыл бұрын

    I wish we had one in South Dakota that food looks so amazing

  • @itspugsley8203
    @itspugsley8203 Жыл бұрын

    NO WAY CUBAN GUYS LETS FUCKING GO THERES A BUNCH NEAR BY ME MY SCHOOL EVEN HAS THEIR FOOD TRUCKS

  • @muschip
    @muschip Жыл бұрын

    I don't think you gotta convince any non-Cubans to come to you. I'm Middle Eastern from Ohio and you can bet that I'll be visiting your spot when I visit Miami next time.

  • @batchagaloopytv5816
    @batchagaloopytv5816 Жыл бұрын

    this great cuban american started at Burger King-let that sink in all you whiney lazy complaining handout searchers.This MAN built an empire from a fast food start ,its ALLpossible with a dream and hard work.Sir you owe America nothing America OWES YOU,and THANKS YOU-bless up be well 👍🏻🥃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @rogermilla2358
    @rogermilla2358 Жыл бұрын

    Hope he expands out to California some day.

  • @spht9ng

    @spht9ng

    7 күн бұрын

    I hope so. If you want great Cuban food and aren't far from Los Angeles, La Cubana in Glendale is amazing with good prices. It's not as much cafeteria/street food like this but they have all the staple Cuban entrees (i recommend the Rabo Encendido aka oxtail, Masitas de Cerdo aka pork chunks and fried Yuca). All of it is so authentic and I can vouch for it having grown up my whole life in Miami.

  • @rogermilla2358

    @rogermilla2358

    7 күн бұрын

    @@spht9ng Awesome, I actually don't live too far, will definitely try it one day - thank you!

  • @TacoStacks
    @TacoStacks Жыл бұрын

    The food looks sooo good!

  • @AlexSaavy
    @AlexSaavy Жыл бұрын

    Kids coming out of college with feelings of entitlement should talk guys like this. He will give them a real education on what it takes to be successful.

  • @diazjoram
    @diazjoram Жыл бұрын

    If not for Burger King who knows where this man would be.

  • @waskito3443
    @waskito3443 Жыл бұрын

    1:10 + 1:32 this is browns chicken and pasta all over again

  • @jeremymorehead8828
    @jeremymorehead8828 Жыл бұрын

    Bring it to Oklahoma City please!

  • @dorianvxx6425
    @dorianvxx6425 Жыл бұрын

    Come to California

  • @SirBobbyDuncan
    @SirBobbyDuncan Жыл бұрын

    5:25; I believed that sound bite for all of 2 seconds

  • @terrykirk6951
    @terrykirk6951 Жыл бұрын

    🤔 FIVE RESTAURANTS!?...FIVE (CUBAN) GUY'S!?✌️😄

  • @brendanschnabel188
    @brendanschnabel188 Жыл бұрын

    Wild vice did something with the person talking bad on communism

  • @yusimireyesleyva1603
    @yusimireyesleyva160310 ай бұрын

    Sweet and strong❤

  • @Alaskan-Armadillo
    @Alaskan-Armadillo Жыл бұрын

    I wish there was more willingness to experiment when it came to Cuban chefs since all I see when I see the frita Cubana is the recycling of American cuisine as it is being repackaged as something Cuban.

  • @josephbrandon549
    @josephbrandon549 Жыл бұрын

    Man I miss this place! I loved going there for the Fritas, Pan con Bistec, and the Cuban Bowls! Amazing flavor. Sucks to live on the opposite end of the country from them, now. :/

  • @whatever-mt3gw
    @whatever-mt3gw Жыл бұрын

    oye Chico Where's Tony Montana lol

  • @Noah-vw2zf
    @Noah-vw2zf Жыл бұрын

    I like

  • @mariaakiyama1143
    @mariaakiyama1143 Жыл бұрын

    Guy's younger pic at 4:30 looks like a Cuban Daniel Radcliffe.

  • @Sakja

    @Sakja

    Жыл бұрын

    He was a nice looking young man.

  • @falcons5238
    @falcons5238 Жыл бұрын

    🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺

  • @user-cp1gl6ky4b
    @user-cp1gl6ky4b4 ай бұрын

    spanish town n cuban road

  • @Art_V101
    @Art_V101 Жыл бұрын

    Please come to Orlando,but not the east side where there’s already Cuban places,you need to hit the west side,west Kissimmee,Disney,Winter Garden,Windermere,Horizon West,Hamlin,these are the fastest growing areas in the US and there’s nothing Cuban,you gotta drive 30 minutes to get anything Cuban.

  • @nufi20
    @nufi20 Жыл бұрын

    I always take a double shot cuban coffee when miami or orlando Airport

  • @davidchacon139
    @davidchacon139 Жыл бұрын

    Cuban food is so underrated

  • @Elmer_RedEagle
    @Elmer_RedEagle Жыл бұрын

    I like what he said, something like that low paying jobs is the foundation to future success. Now that low paying job needs a living wage so people can have the latest Iphone, a nice car and apartment etc etc etc.

  • @TomsGotPowers
    @TomsGotPowers Жыл бұрын

    Cubano!

  • @xxKissThisXx1016
    @xxKissThisXx1016 Жыл бұрын

    Castro wants a word

  • @trollnoobs178
    @trollnoobs178 Жыл бұрын

    craaaaaaaaaazy

  • @TooSmalley
    @TooSmalley Жыл бұрын

    Foods good. Too bad they always mess up or miss stuff on your order, lol.

  • @laflare0923
    @laflare0923 Жыл бұрын

    Shout out to Enrique Santos

  • @RBaca
    @RBaca Жыл бұрын

    Our raza somos la gente que no se rajan Im from New Mexico USA we area mix of Mexican, Native American, and Spanish mixed with Jewish heritage

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