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1802 East Seventh Avenue Tampa, FL 33605 United States +1 813 248 3834 |
Located in a vintage brick building in the heart of historic Ybor City is one of the most popular restaurants around. Wooden floors, an original tin ceiling and walls decorated with nostalgic memorabilia create an atmosphere of rustic ambience and old world charm. Authentic cuisine, such as Deviled Crabs with Spicy Hot Sauce, Fresh Black Beans and Rice with Chopped Onions on the side, and the ever-popular Baked Chicken and Yellow Rice will have your taste buds tingling. A full bar, informal atmosphere and friendly service make this establishment popular. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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It's out of this world |
2117 East 7th Avenue Tampa, FL 33605 United States +1 813 248 3000 http://www.columbiarestaurant.com |
This restaurant is owned and operated by the same Tampa family that founded it two generations ago. Beautifully hand-painted tiles and intricate fretwork decorate the exterior of the restaurant, while the interior boasts a two-story atrium. Warm lighting and a sense of history combine to create an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine, such as paella, black beans and rice or traditional Spanish yellow rice and chicken. Share a pitcher of sangria while flamenco dancers provide entertainment. Call ahead to verify nights and times for the show. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Columbia in St. Petersburg |
2025 East 7th Avenue Tampa, FL 33605 United States +1 813 248 4961 http://www.columbiarestaurant.... |
High above the waters of Tampa Bay, this restaurant at the Pier carries on the tradition of excellent service and superior food that has been its reputation since 1905. While listening to music from the piano bar and enjoying panoramic views, begin with imported sangria and Champinones al Jerez, mushrooms sautéed in sherry, garlic and olive oil. For an entrée, try Paella a la Valenciana, a combination of seasoned seafood, pork, chicken, yellow rice, onions, peppers and tomatoes. After dinner, relax with a cup of café con leche. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Breakfast, sandwiches and more |
10434 North Florida Avenue Tampa, FL 33612 United States +1 813 932 0998 |
A visit to this small, local restaurant will reward you with one of the best breakfasts in town. Eggs are prepared to order, along with Cuban toast, traditional Cuban bread slathered with butter and lightly toasted. Sandwiches, soups, salads, and the famous Cuban Media Noche, a grilled ham and cheese, are made fresh daily. A dinner menu is packed with savory entrées that include Roast Pork, Picadillo (a combination of ground meat, olives and raisins in a savory sauce), Steak and Onions, and a local favorite, Yellow Rice and Chicken. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Brings a smile to your face |
4046 North Armenia Ave Tampa, FL 33607 United States +1 813 870 3474 |
This new family-owned and operated restaurant features the choicest seafood entrees served with Latin flavors. Florida favorites such as red snapper, grouper, blue marlin and kingfish are a few of the prime choices on display. Make your selection and have it fried, broiled or grilled, just the way you like it. Shrimp, crab, lobster and calamari are also featured in such dishes as the handmade empanadas, Sopa de Cherna (grouper soup), Tostones Rellenos con Langosta (fried plantains filled with lobster), Camarones o angosta Enchilado (shrimp or lobster Creole) and Arroz Amarillo con Camarones (yellow rice with shrimp).Arroz Frito con Pescado (fried rice with blue marlin) is a trademark dish and for hearty appetites, the Happy Fish Super Special offers a platter full of calamari, scallops, crab legs and shrimp. For those preferring meat dishes, steak, pork and chicken entrees are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Latino bakery treats |
1701 West Waters Avenue Tampa, FL 33604 United States +1 813 935 0772 |
This new Latino bakery and cafe, with its baseball theme, has fast become a popular choice of neighborhood residents and on-the-way-to-work commuters. Owned and operated by the Borras family, the restaurant combines friendly service and authentic Cuban ciusine that begins in the morning with hot breakfast sandwiches including steak, cheese, ham and bacon. Or you can try a platter of eggs, pancakes, fries and grits accompanied by a cup of delicious cafe con leche. For lunch and dinner, black beans and garbanzo soup join such sandwich options as the Curveball, layered with chicken and Swiss cheese, the Fast Ball featuring seasoned beef and cheese, or the Sinker comprised of pork, ham and cheese. A Grand Slam teams your choice of palomilla steak, chicken or roast pork served with rice or beans. From the bakery come such tempting desserts as pastries filled with guava and cream cheese, bread pudding and flan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cozy and classically Spanish |
4031 West Hillsborough Avenue Tampa, FL 33614 United States +1 813 886 0525 |
Cozy, comfortable and friendly; that's the atmosphere at this small restaurant with a large menu. Make your selection from a wide variety of Spanish dishes cooked to perfection with just the right seasonings. From the succulent roasted chicken and savory roast pork to tender T-bone steak and fresh black beans and rice, the melt-in-your mouth goodness of their entrees is hard to beat. Casual dining is at its best here where you'll be made to feel like one of the family who's just come home for dinner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spanish specialties |
3247 West Columbus Drive Tampa, FL 33607 United States +1 813 354 8335 |
One sure way to measure the popularity of a really good restaurant is by the number of years it's been in business. When that's part of the criteria, this restaurant leads the pack; it's been serving top Cuban cuisine since 1963. On the menu are such specialties as rope vieja featuring shredded pork in a tomato-based sauce, roast pork, chicken and yellow rice, filete salteado, Paella for two and Lobster Enchilada. All entrees include two side dishes with choices of salad, black beans and plantains. Top off a meal with thick and sweet Cuban coffee, homemade bread or rice pudding or traditional caramelized flan custard. Review © 2007, Wcities |