Tito's Latin Kitchen

It just so happens that today, January 25, the planets align and it occured to me that maybe that is why I was drawn to Tito's and discovered the wonderful food they have. With my nephew the dentist in tow, we decided to try a new Puerto Rican place he found on line. He's been living/working in Ocala and misses the food from home. So, food to go for 3, him and I and the wife.To our delight, everything we ordered was very authentic and delicious. All 3 of us, agreeing as we ate how great the food was and how authentic it tasted. We had tostones, mofongo, carne frita, chicharon de pollo, arroz y habichuelas. All of it was spot on, appeazing my very discerning tastes when it comes to latino food. The star of the show was my wife's Mofongo. A ball of fried green plantain that has garlic, chicharon, spices and sometimes caldo, mashed with a wooden mortar and pestle. It was divine, one of the best I have had. Moist, savory and flavorful we all tried it and rolled our eyes. Sooo, Tito can cook!The place was clean, looked fairly new, had Nuyorican decor and was located on Waters Ave. a few blocks east of Armenia. Parking in front, part of a strip center, small and cozy. There was a nice young lady to take our order and bag it to go. The menu was brief but hit a lot of the typical dishes and treats you would encounter back in PR.I will mention to people unfamiliar with Cuban and P. Rican food, that a lot of it is fried and they tend to over fry foods to an extent, it's a cultural thing, it's just their way. So when you order fried pork chunks, fried chicken chunks or fried pork chops, you can expect it to be well fried and dark. Which as a cook I stop short of that when I prepare food to leave more moisture and juiciness.So, tonight when I gaze up into the sky to witness the celestial event, I will thank the stars for my good fortune today. Pull up a chair, your gonna want to try the food.

What a treasure of a find on a hot Friday afternoon for lunch! The A/C was working great inside Tito's ( it is no longer just a food trunk ). The owner or manager has done a very creative job on decor inside to reflect New York Puerto Rican pride! Really cute inside and very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed two Pincho's. Which are skewers of meat. One of chicken and one of pork - both delcioso with sweet media niche bread on the side. Our sandwich we shared was the churrasco with hot, fresh friend. The flank steak was prepared perfectly and there was enough food that lunch tomorrow is covered. The cashier was super friendly and the guy who was making the food in the kitchen came out, made eye contact with my husband, and with gesturing made certain we liked the food. My husband nodded enthusiastically! YES! A great find off Waters Avenue that you should check out some day soon!

Titos Latin Kitchen 1809 W Waters Ave,Tampa, FL 33604Looking for some good Puerto Rican food New York Style? Then let me recommend Titos Latin Kitchen. They recently had thier Grand Re-opening this past weekend and the Locals came in with a lot of support.I remember coming here when they were just a food truck and now they have thier very own place. CONGRATULATIONS!Come on by and try them out! Aside from thier Good Puerto Rican food , they also serve frappes that will blow your mind. They started also selling pastries as well. Follow thier Instagram Platform @titoslatinkitchen for updates and menu options

The food is delicious, the staff is friendly and the service is quick. I appreciate the art and vibe of the place, which reminds me of home in New York the Bronx

I'm from up north so I know good food when I try it! Hands down the best Puerto Rican food I have had in Florida. The real deal too. I order a mofongo de camarones and it was delicious!! I can't wait to come have dinner at Tito's again. Def recommend if you're looking for good authentic food!

I went to eat lunch here and the prices were good and the food was good. The place is very cute and the staff super friendly

I typically order for delivery but decided to go to the restaurant to check out the location. I wish I had a better review but unfortunately all the food was cold chicharron de pollo was over cooked (dry) and cold and so was everything else. I tried the chopped cheese and it was not a chopped cheese! First they used pan sobao and they used steak instead of chopped meat. The only thing I stand by is the mofongo, it is always delicious. I recommend that they make everything fresh or serve it to the table as it is made. Nobody likes cold food.

Food wasn't that great and I'm from NY my self so I know the real dealMOFONGO was a mangu Churrasco taste blah no seasoning at all And small chunks so you don't even get a full churrasco like in other places I won't be going back smh

The alcapurria we over priced at $5 a piece and were monga because of adding potatoes to the masa and if your Puerto Rican you'd know what I mean. The carnitas was ok, but the tostones were not. and cooked with the same grease as the pork.

Place was off the hook good ... Being from NYC El Barrio , the cuisine & seasoning was great .. Made me feel at home with the decor of the place Continued success