Cuban food in Tampa Area
Feb 16th, 2004, 05:36 AM
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I recommend La Teresita. It's on or near Dale Mabry Highway. I just can't remember right now. I do remember it's a mom and pop operation and you will be served authentic Cuban food that's delicious. Large portions, very reasonable prices.
Feb 16th, 2004, 08:15 AM
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highbay, I'm going to have to take you to lunch in Ybor at one of the places that replaced the Silver Ring. Good rec, but alas a few years late as it's no longer there. But the Tropicana is still doing a booming business, as is Carmine's which has authentic and consistently good food for lunch.
There's an extensive list on chowhound.com, as well as a lot of mentions by disappointed diners who had watery beans and mediocre food. This is a constant complaint of mine as well. La Teresita has a lot of atmosphere, but I suggest that you stick with the specials of the day, or the more traditional entrees such as roast pork, chicken and yellow rice, trout rusa.
There's a place that re-opened in downtown Tampa after a hiatus -- it's called Spain. They serve tapas in the evenings and cafeteria-style cuban in the daytime.
Some of my cuban friends swear by Pipo's, and there are three in Tampa.
For the best Cuban sandwiches, pork sandwiches, and really good soups, I strongly recommend La Ideal on Tampa Bay Boulevard, open only for lunch.
Bon appetit!
There's an extensive list on chowhound.com, as well as a lot of mentions by disappointed diners who had watery beans and mediocre food. This is a constant complaint of mine as well. La Teresita has a lot of atmosphere, but I suggest that you stick with the specials of the day, or the more traditional entrees such as roast pork, chicken and yellow rice, trout rusa.
There's a place that re-opened in downtown Tampa after a hiatus -- it's called Spain. They serve tapas in the evenings and cafeteria-style cuban in the daytime.
Some of my cuban friends swear by Pipo's, and there are three in Tampa.
For the best Cuban sandwiches, pork sandwiches, and really good soups, I strongly recommend La Ideal on Tampa Bay Boulevard, open only for lunch.
Bon appetit!
Feb 16th, 2004, 09:34 AM
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Gee, OO, what's not to like about drunken debauchery, grunge rock at mega-decibels, fashion that caters to prostitution, and crowds of people who look like vampires?
Actually, Ybor can be a pleasant place for lunch in the daytime when the business crowds descend.
Actually, Ybor can be a pleasant place for lunch in the daytime when the business crowds descend.
