The Tastiest Latin American in Tampa

Nazca Express

★★★★☆ 4.3 (7)

"Nazca Express just opened on June 8, 2024, and I just tried it for lunch today. Let me just tell you it's been forever since we had some AMAZING Peruvian Chicken. This is it right here. So legit. So much flavor and not dry. Also died and went to heaven for the the chimmichuri sauce. It was the cherry on top! With the Order of whole chicken, it comes with two sides so we chose Papa a la Huancaina (Boiled potato with cheese sauce), and 8 tasty tostones. I love to make my own little stack with a tostones, lettuce, and chicken and sauce. So so good.You will order with them at the register, and pay and they bring your food to you.I would definitely recommend the chicken. They also have typical Peruvian dishes - Lomo Saltado, noodles, ceviche, fried rice. This place is new, clean, spacious, & they are friendly and helpful! Give them a try!"

Cuenelli's Rotisserie Chicken & Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (297) • $

"Super quick and delicious. Speed doesn't compromise the taste. Tucked away behind the Tampa airport is a family owned Peruvian restaurant with delicious chicken and I got the bow with rice and salad like toppings. It's super juicy, flavorful and the rice is to die for."

Avila's Tipico Honduras Restaurante

★★★★☆ 3.5 (13) • $$

"Had a great breakfast this morning and my dear got to relive her memories of home with the Baleadas! Tipico Breakfast will get you right and on your way. Homey and quiet, soon to be lively"

El Molino Bakery Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3 (2)

"La comida de mala calidad, la ensalada estaba dañada, no lo recomiendo."

Ramona Deli

★★★★★ 4.9 (14) • $

"We were in Winter Haven for a baseball game and looked to Yelp for a lunch suggestion. We felt adventurous so we tried this amazing Dominican restaurant. It is buffet style with lots of traditional offerings including yucca, plantains, beans and rice, pork with crispy skin, chicken and on and on. It was so fresh and delicious. The women working the counter were smiling and friendly. You gotta try it. It is a little sketchy from the outside but super clean and nice inside and very affordable."

Corona's Coffee Shop

★★★★☆ 3.8 (13) • $

"This is a simple, but usually busy breakfast/lunch/coffee shop just north of Busch Blvd. It offers hearty breakfasts with all the standard eggs/meats/sides plus some Cuban/Latin touches, including Cuban toast. Their Cuban coffee/espresso is exceptionally tasty and they seem to have a nice variety of sandwiches and lunch items. Lots of to-go, but enough tables to accommodate those who are ready to eat NOW.Clientele is mostly local regulars, of all races/ethnicity, tilting towards blue-collar workers stoking up for a day of labor. Fast service, eggs cooked to order and very low prices. So let the tourists and suits pay triple the price for slower service and higher prices for similar quality."

The Latin Grill - Tampa

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (66)

"The location was excellent to meet a friend that was visiting. Miguel was our server he was very helpful. But you could tell he was extremely busy. I had to ask for water.... The food was yummy. But it was weird that my dish had fries & rice. I asked for no fries but they came on my plate under my rice and shrimp. The place was busy and fun. The birthday crew was excellent, when it was time to sign happy Birthday. The atmosphere was celebrating & fun. I enjoyed this location. Add more liquor to your drinks please."

Ole Tampa Cubans

★★★★☆ 3.8 (40)

"2.5 stars. We were served bland food, which did not complement our lackluster experience w/ the cashier. This is a small establishment that boasts of its DEVILED CRAB, which my lunch mate REALLY ENJOYED. Sandwiches are made w/ Tampa's La Segunda's Cuban bread. Four Cuban varieties are available: Traditional, American, Honey & Spicy. Prices range from $6.25 for a half sandwich & $8.49 for a whole. Open 10 AM to 6 PM every day but Sunday, breakfast is served from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. The restaurant's full menu is NOT extensive. There's one dessert available-- guava pastry @ $2.99 (made daily). Some popular menu items are the Deviled Crab ($2.50 to $4.99) & Potato Ball ($2.75). The Potato Ball is made w/ beef & pork. The Deviled Crab is made w/ fresh blue crab & no fillers-- snuggled inside homemade bread crumbs. Another patron favorite is the Half Sub w/ Deviled Crab or Potato Ball w/ a beverage @ $8.50. There's also a Cash 'N Carry Special of a Half sandwich, side, & medium drink for $8.99 (or $10.99 for a full sandwich). I noticed a few other offerings on the limited menu: Fried Shrimp w/ Fries, Shipwreck Fried Potatoes, The Port Salad, Spanish Bean Soup, & Cafe Con Leche. I may have omitted some. Patrons order @ the counter, but the food is brought to the table on royal blue cafeteria-style trays. The menu is posted along the wall near the register. Our dark-haired female cashier on a Saturday couldn't muster a genuine smile or greeting-- she was robotic like, yet w/ an air of unfriendliness. We didn't feel welcome. She's a management issue who needs addressing.We ordered two half sandwiches (the spicy & regular Cubans), & a side of black beans w/ onions, w/ added white rice & roasted pork-- see pic. Both Cubans LACKED FLAVOR-- see pic. The beans & rice were BLAND-- worst I've eaten (& I've tried many over the years). Even the small amount of roasted pork I was given (see pic) lacked flavor. If not for the onions providing some flavor, I would have tossed the entire bowl. And no yellow rice? This is the first Cuban restaurant I've patronized that didn't offer it at least as an option. The dining room appeared clean. There was plenty of available parking in the strip mall lot. Catering is available as well as a food truck. Party-planning prices can be found on the on-line menu. Will I return? Nope. Food is the foundation of a restaurant, & this foundation was weak. How anyone can make & serve an unfavorable Cuban or black beans & rice dish is beyond me. There are just too many quality Cuban establishments in the Greater Tampa Bay Area to enjoy. I may be a gringa, but I'm a gringa who loves & appreciates Cuban food when it's done well."

Los Gringos Tampa

★★★★★ 4.5 (15)

"Great food and always a fun atmosphere! The service is quick and done with a smile. I love this community go-to spot."

Brasas & Carbon By Dominicks Kallejon 813

★★★★☆ 3.7 (11)

"The partner's family is Peruvian and brought me here for my first experience with Peruvian food and not a single dish disappointed. We had the beef heart, ceviche, leche de tigre, and multiple other dishes. Each had a rich flavor, the meet was all extremely tender, and there was a mix of hot and cold dishes. They also have juice, soda, and beer from Peru.Service was helpful and quick. Was able to order in Spanish and English. The space is clean with lots of seating for a small restaurant. There is a small stage, large speakers, and a projection screen for karaoke nights, soccer games, and live music. Will be back for breakfast soon."

Liborios Latin Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (165) • $$

"Stopped here recently for lunch. It looked good and got good reviews here on Yelp. Let me say we were not disappointed. The restaurant is set up cafeteria style. You start out with picking a rice and then your sides and then a protein. I decided on spainish rice with sweet plantains and a garbanzo bean soup with the fried fish. Everything I got was good. Next time I would probably switch out the garbanzo bean soup. There were so many options certainly something for everyone. I also added a tamale. It was good but I would probably hold off on getting that again. The wife got a Cuban Sandwich. That was very good. The dining room is spacious and they had additional seating outside. I also saw a bar area which I would assume is open on the weekends. The service was good and prompt but limited if you don't know Spanish. We will totally be back."

Brother Burgers

★★★★☆ 3.6 (5)

"Ordered the sliders and the fried plantain, fried cheese, chicken plate. Very very good! Pineapple juice is fresh and delicious! Highly recommend you to check this food truck out."

La Lechonera

★★★★☆ 3.8 (199) • $

"This is another hidden gem that I can't be selfish with anymore. I believe this is my second visit to this establishment. OMG!! It seems they cook with love and flavor. It feels like you are back in Puerto Rico with someone's grandmother who is cooking for you. We started with the traditional Coco Rico sodas. As for the entree the oxtail which was more fat them meat as you can see in the pictures. A side of Maduros, and dirty rice and peas. The flavors when combined are delicious. We also ordered a shrimp Mofongo which was also very delicious but ordered 1 because it is made for 2 people. The only real problem is the line wait if the help isn't there you will be online a bit. But I promise you it's worth it. These are the mom-and-pop shops we should be raving about. That old traditional cooking with flavor and love that these cooks are using. The ambiance is like an old lunchroom when you would go to school back in the 80s. The decor, old history of Puerto Rico. If you love some real authentic Puerto Rican food this is the establishment to be.Kudos to LA Lechonera for giving the community some flavorful dishes. I wish nothing but success for this establishment and may they continue to be an establishment to be reckoned with. Till next time and hopefully, my fellow Elites will stop by as well."

Tropical Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.8 (88) • $

"SERENDIPITYSerendipity is defined as good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries. This was certainly the case as a crack caused me toI have the windshield replaced. "There will be a two hour wait." said the technician." A friend who had accompanied me and I set out to find a coffee shop to grab coffee and a snack as it was noon. We spotted what appeared to be a restaurant within walking distance.The sign outside "Tropical Cuisine" did not prepare us for what awaited inside. The restaurant is located at 9005 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, FloridaAs we entered and the door closed behind us we were amazed at the size of the restaurant and we found ourselves on a food line that stretched the full length of the restaurant. As we sat sipping a coffee and enjoying a doughnut Federal Express, postal workers, police, contractors, business workers and families with children provided a steady flow of customers to the unending line. We both decided to jump on the food line. The trip through the line presented two problems. With so many culinary choices we were selecting more than we could eat. When we got to the table we both realized we had more food than was possible to consume. The quality and taste of the food explained the unending arrival of customers. My friend begins to load his Takeout Box which will provide two additional meals.We will be returning in the near future. What a great find."

Tropico Rooftop Cantina

★★★★☆ 3.5 (20)

"It was a cold day out on the rooftop in December; but, we were very happy with the food, beverages, and service from Tropico Rooftop Cantina, the Hyatt's Poolside Bar. We ordered Grilled Oysters, which were fantastic - fresh, flavorful; and, grilled perfectly.We also had Chips, Salsa and Guacamole; all the components were fresh and tasty. I had the Smokey Passion Fruit Sour, which I enjoyed so much, I ordered another. And, my wife had a Mojito. Our cabana came stocked with soft drinks, so our daughter didn't order anything; but, she enjoyed the heat and the TV inside. We had a great time."

Fortuna Bakery

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (17)

"Very friendly staff. One of the few places to get very tasty baked goods. And simple and elegant. Clean and well displayed items made same day. Would highly recommend and espresso was very tasty. Thank you again ladies."

Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (102) • $$

"Best Mexican food i had in a while! I wish this place was in Tampa. Pros: * attentive and sweet staff, they also wore masks. * lots of booths inside the restaurant. * great menu, some of the items I've never heard of. * HUGE portions * Molcajete Caliente FTW!!* complimentary chips and salsa. Cons: * no birria but not a deal breaker. Overall, i was very impressed with the food. Def coming back."

El Ranchito Restaurant & Foodmarket

★★★★☆ 4.3 (70) • $

"So glad we came across this place! The food was AMAZING! We ordered Parrillada and fajitas with chicken, shrimp, and beef. The entrees came with salad, tortillas, rice and beans. The servings are very generous. We had enough food to bring home for my husbands dinner and for tomorrows lunch too! The complimentary chips and salsa was super fresh too! Service was pretty speedy and our server Adaly was super sweet and attentive. It's a pretty small place but it was popping for lunch time on a Thursday! We will definitely be back again to try more things!"

Abella's Sandwich Shop

★★★★☆ 4.1 (11)

"I've heard a few people mention Abella's when discussing good sandwich shops in the area. Today I decided to give it a try and ordered the ham, egg and cheese on Cuban bread (via UberEats). I was pleasantly surprised at how good this breakfast sandwich was. The ham was delicious, the eggs were fluffy, and the cheese was melted goodness on fresh pressed Cuban bread. To make things even better, the price is extremely reasonable. Some places would charge twice as much for this quality sandwich. I definitely recommend you try it!"

El Manjar

★★★★☆ 3.6 (31) • $$

"I came here specifically for pupusas and I was not disappointed! They were so good and came with the Curtido/salsa. I will say they are smaller than I was expecting but filling all the same"

Mojo Grill Latin Fusion

★★★★☆ 4.2 (54)

"What a fun and tasty place to eat! They were super busy on this hot Sunday, so they must be doing something right! And that tres leches cake!.... So good and leche . Light flavor and it was perfect for sharing with my son! They also offer flan and Choco flan, several sodas, wine, sangria, and water. My empanada came out piping hot and the Cubano was one of the best I've had. Both made with shredded seasoned beef. The empanada shell was light and flaky, perfection! There's roomy indoor seating and outdoor seating. It was nice to get out of the Florida summer heat and have room to sit down inside."

Melao Bakery - Orlando

★★★★☆ 3.5 (366) • $

"What a hidden gym!!!! We saw it on signs got curious looked it up! And yummy we were so overwhelmed by so much offerings there, we needed bigger stomachs!The staff celebrated another staffs birthday! Omg so cute! Great work environment for sure!We did the hot line this time with a few pastries togo!Next time we come we are getting the sandwiches!"

Latin Grill - Brandon

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (203) • $$

"This paella is good for three, maybe 4 and is so delicious, just like my pineapple ginger monito. Banda Fonseca on Fri is great. We had a great time."

Fusion Street Eatery

★★★★★ 4.6 (151) • $$

"Found a new spot in a strip center in Dunedin. Fusion street eatery. It's close to downtown Dunedin. Parking is easy. But enough of location location location. We love anything birria and this spot popped up on FB because they spy on you. I'm glad they were spying on us this day because it lead us here. We ordered a few items and split everything to try, the birria fries, grilled cheese and a few tacos. everything was delicious. The dining area is small and it works. They have a selection of beers also. Will be here again !"

Red Mesa Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (722) • $$

"Consistently delicious. We came here straight from the airport (FL is our home). We were craving margaritas & good food. We were not let down. The chips were served warm with salsa, very good!I had the salmon plank, gluten-free with mixed vegetables. Delicious!!! Salmon cooked perfectly, moist not dry. My hubby had his usual (puntas de filet) an off menu item that is a ol fan favorite from back in the days. The service was outstanding, very accommodating and kind. Price is reasonable and my margarita hit the spot.Ambiance - upscale casual Mexican. We highly recommend"

Los Gorditos Food Truck

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (27)

"I'm used to mofongo being a bit more crumby with texture, this was smoother. I can see why someone in the reviews said it's not mofongo. It's like someone overly mashed some mangu. HOWEVER, I loved it lol. I guess it might turn some people off if they're used to it being made a certain way. Or if they're iffy about texture.It was flavorful though! The tostones were good, and the fried meat was amazing. I recommend."

Coco's Food Truck

★★★★★ 4.5 (11)

"We had the truck out to our neighborhood for an event and hands down we enjoyed the best yuca fries we have ever had. We had the Cuban sandwich with yuca fries and our son had the kids chicken tenders with fries. Ordering was so simple. We were able to pre-order a day before they arrived and select the time we wanted to pick up the food. It was ready 15 minutes early and we got a notification in the BFT app when it was. We are born and raised in the tampa Bay Area and have had our fair share of Cuban sandwiches. It may surprise you on how many people mess it up, we are thrilled to say this is not one of them. The Cuban was perfection and classic (with the Genoa salami) the portion was wonderful too and did not leave us wanting for more. The yuca fries came with a garlic Mayo sauce and I could put that on almost anything and it would be delicious too. I will order from here again and if I am somewhere that has this truck. I will not skip over it."

Kytos Pastelitos

★★★★☆ 4.3 (13)

"The pastelitos are delicious! I've tried all of them, and would say the steak and chicken are the best ones. Also tried the pulled pork with rice and beans and some potato salad. That was pretty good too, but I didn't care for the potato salad. It was a little heavy on the mayo."

Corazon

★★★★☆ 3.6 (17)

"In the past, I'd give hotel restaurants a bad rap. But that was then and this is now. Located in the Hyatt Place hotel in downtown Tampa, is Corazon restaurant- the definition of a relaxed vibe with a sophisticated soul. After a hectic and early Friday wedding ceremony, food was excellent when we had the chance to sit down and catch our breath a bit. Think Latin-themed menu filled with seafood, some plantains, green salad with Avocado, etc (with non-Latin foods as well). The bar is large, there's enough seating available and the style is banging too. Our server was wonderful, upbeat and boy... did my girl know the menu left and right because she didn't even write anything down. So much so, there was a curveball where my sister in law asked our server if the kitchen can whip up a plain personal pizza for her 12 yr old grandson and it was a "yes". My Truffle Fries were delicious. You know how you order "Truffle Fries" from some places and taste nothing like it? Not here. They were DELICIOUS. My only regret was not taking a second basket up to my hotel room! My Grouper Bites appetizer could've been a main meal- I kid you not. Those were plump, held their shape and the batter had the right amount of salt with a faint taste of heat in the back. While hubs and his sister shared a Charcuterie Board and enjoyed it.Not for nothing- but for our 1st time, Corazon sealed the deal instantly."

Maikel’s Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3 (55) • $$

"I had lunch yesterday, failed to take photos. Cafeteria style for lunch. Ropa Vieja, Pallomila, chicken, shrimp, fish... they serve it all. Lots of delicious food for a reasonable price.Breakfast is just as delicious...all the tasty Cuban morning treats. Hidden Gem"

La Borinqueña Gourmet Latin Cuisine

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (4)

"Used to go often to this place, prices were a little high but food was great, after a few month's i came back to eat with a friend and we ordered Mofongo and Carne Frita. They told me it was going to take 20-25 min to be done. After i waited for 38 min i stood up and asked if it was close to finish, and apparently they dropped my plate in the floor and it was going to be another 30 min wait. Which is unacceptable, first because i saw when he gave a plate to a guy that recently arrived which contained the same thing i ordered. What are the odd's right? Anyway; i'm never coming back and neither my friends."

Borinquen Restaurant & Pizzeria

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (89) • $$

"New owner, food taste even better, owner is super friendly and you can tell they're doing their very best to improve this restaurant."

The Latin Spot

★★★★☆ 3.9 (35) • $

"I love their prices, the nice customerService and the fact that you can really find those Latin stuffs that spoils you and make you feel like having a piece of your country here at Florida."

Cali Viejo Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (225) • $$

"We were in the area between breakfast and lunch so we decided to pop into the bakery side for a breakfast sandwich. The Cali Bakery is just to the left of Cali Viejo. We walked into an empty place but we were sort of greeted when walking in. I took it upon myself to go find a menu and then was asked if I would like to order to-go or sit down. We chose to sit down as I was with my kids. The kids ordered orange juice and I ordered water. After some time, the kids were brought fresh OJ that was delicious. I was brought a bottle of water. I ordered the cheese egg and sausage Cuban for the kids to share and I ordered bacon egg and cheese croissant. That also took a good amount of time. There were a couple more people that came in after we ordered and they were still sitting there waiting after we were done eating. My croissant was a little burned on the bottom but otherwise as was expected, and they kids enjoyed their sandwich. Nothing special for the price aside from fresh orange juice $3 each. We probably won't come back here but it was an ok breakfast."

Alvarez Authentic Latin Food

★★★★★ 4.6 (59) • $

"WoW! JUST WoW! To think that a hole in the wall inside a dilapidated Sunoco gas station would earn 5 stars is a bit mind-boggling. But it did. And I can't wait to return!After exiting my vehicle, I almost walked back to it once I scanned the sign on the corner of the convenience store. It screamed old (& possibly dirty). But then I recalled how this eatery has dozens of 4 & 5 star reviews; forty-five patrons could not be wrong. And they weren't! I ordered two empanadas @ $2 each & a beef burrito @ $6. (The steak burrito is $8.) Cash, debit, & credit are accepted. I waited nearby as my order was prepared. I can tell you that if Hispanic men who do manual labor are who you're into, you've arrived at wonderland. This place is the quickest way to get a date:) And I plead the 5th. The enpanada I tasted was easily the BEST I've ever tried. It was so flavorful! And the crust was perfectly crisp. The burrito was huge & heavy. And it, too, was packed w/ flavor. Just an INCREDIBLE burrito! I will be eating off it for days! However, do NOT put the red sauce on your food unless you can tolerate VERY HOT sauces. I learned the hard way; a warning should have accompanied it.Prices are low, the food was EXCEPTIONAL, staff was polite, & patrons were male & friendly. What more could a gurl ask for! Lol."