Went for lunch with co-workers. Didn't expect much. But I was pleasantly surprised with the…read moremilanesa chicken breast. One of the best I've had and huuuge. The restaurant was pretty clean and the service was good . Would come back to try the churrasco which looked pretty good.

Brought parents for dinner and the service was poor. Server gave off the vibe that she didn't want…read moreto be there. Shrimp was not edible and the chicken seemed from yesterday. Really disappointed as I had been for lunch previously and enjoyed it. Too expensive to take another chance on it.

Large serving of rice and sufficient maduros enough for two people per plate. But the protein is…read moreonly sufficient for one person in that same plate. Kind staff. Tostones were made fresh. Clean dining area.

The most incredibly nasty Pasteles I have ever tasted in my life. Stringy masa full of sofrito…read more Please go back to the island and learn how to make them. It was so disappointing. I also ordered the chicken soup. The broth was tasteless and watered down. It was full of bones. Noodles completely over cooked. And I am positive this was microwaved as I burned my mouth. Mind you I door dashed this to my office. So think about how hot it was before I got it. Will never order food here again.

Birthday lunch w my friend Traci. The restaurant is beautiful. Kelsey was our server. Fabulous and…read morevery personable. ten plus! . Food was excellent!.

The Columbia is such a beautiful Tampa staple! I've been here several times and it never…read moredisappoints when you want a great atmosphere, delicious food, and a fun dining experience. The wine selection is fantastic, and I love that there are so many good options that are actually affordable. You really can't go wrong! The 1905 Salad is an absolute must. I've also tried several of their appetizers, and my personal favorite is the black bean cakes. They are SO good and something I would definitely order again. For entrees, I highly recommend the Mahi Mahi and the Chicken Salteado. Both are flavorful and delicious, and there are so many great options on the menu that it's hard to choose just one. Between the gorgeous historic atmosphere, great wine, and consistently delicious food, Columbia is definitely a Tampa favorite of mine. Highly recommend!

I had the best service I've ever had at a restaurant! I think her name was sierra but when…read morestruggling with allergies she made me feel very safe and seen! She was also very funny! Will be back!

My daughter always wanted to try a seafood boil so we came here after the last day of our cruise…read more We had a lot of time to kill before our flight so we took the trolley from the aquarium stop. We were the first customers and the inside is small but clean and cozy. Staff was friendly. We ordered the snow crab feast and a calamari appetizer. The calamari was ok it wasn't seasoned. The snow crab feast came with coleslaw, corn, potatoes, and 4 pieces of crab leg sections. It was good but not great, the pieces didn't come out of the shell very easily and the pieces we did get out were pretty small, but we enjoyed the flavor and the experience very much.

Lovely place and so rustic at same time , very cozy place to get a good cup of Latin Cuban coffee,…read more. The empanadas are so great and the best thing here is the flans that have so many flavors . Service was attentive and fast .... Very interesting place

When I arrived, there were only a few other folks there. By the time I left, both rooms were…read morebuzzing with patrons enjoying a good Cuban sandwich! I decided to order the Cuban French toast though. Generous portion and steaming hot, more than enough for two people. Pillowy soft Cuban bread gently crisped and buttery on the outside. I wasn't so sure that I liked the custard it had been dipped in, but the bread itself was pretty dreamy. I wasn't experiencing major FOMO about the Cubans. Next time, Gadget! The horchata with espresso was blissful. Hits of cinnamon, combined with a smoky espresso and sweet creamy house-made Horchata. Service was straightforward and quick, just the way I like it. .

I've been at La Casona for probably 20+ years. Amazing place for Puerto Rican-style cuisine. Whole…read morefried snapper, mofongo, morcilla, and so many more yummy dishes. Friendly staff. Great desserts. A casual design filled with typical PR items. Highly recommend

Been coming here for years now and I love some authentic Puerto Rican food! One of my favorite…read moredishes I always get is the chicken mofongo this is always on point! If you like mofongo this is the place for you! I also tried the fried pork chunks this last time I visited but this dish missed the mark for me. The pork was super tough and although it had good flavor I would probably not get this dish again as it's a hit or miss some days the pork is amazing and some days it's chewy and hard. I l love the different flavor Flan here and my top is the Flan de Queso it's so creamy and the perfect ending to my meal everytime! Overall really enjoy dining at La Casona when I am in the mood for Spanish cuisine!

My husband and I wanted breakfast this morning, so we decided to stop by and dine in. I had…read morescrambled eggs, a beef patty, and Cuban toast. My husband had steak with extra onions, plantains, eggs and rice with red beans. The food was so delicious, and plentiful. We will definitely be back soon. :-)

We come here maybe one or twice a year especially when I'm feeling cold and want some hearty…read moreColombian soup/stew. I can tell I've become a creature of habit. I still love the sancocho de res(Beef stew) here. The prices are still pretty decent considering how much everything cost now. They have two sizes, small and large and the small is def more than enough($8). I love leftovers, but never seem to finish these kind of leftovers. It comes with white rice, beans, and plantains. We also ordered the sancocho de gallina(chicken). The chicken has bones. The beef in my soup is tender and no bones and no fat so pretty effortless. We also ordered a small lechona. It really is just a bunch of rice and some shredded pork and the skin. No big deal and not a repeat. I wish we didn't order it because that was just way too much rice with our orders. We love ordering almojabana usually(Colombian cheese bread). We didn't buy any this time, and I usually get a passion fruit smoothie. I didn't love my experience here this time. It is always crowded which is good for them. But the volume is so loud in here. But it's very good, traditional, and less expensive. No frills no atmosphere, not updated, just good Colombian food. Parking can be difficult here too so be patient.

I haven't eaten at Tropical Cuisine in awhile, and decided to do a take out…read more I visited on 7/7/25 and they were about to close. I didn't know they close at 6pm, so I was glad I was getting in and being able to get my food. Anyway, the employees are still the same and very friendly. I offered beef stew, pigeon and yellow rice, with a side order of potato salad. When I got to my destination, I was really impressed by the food looking the same. The big difference, and disappointment was the taste. The food wasn't good at all. What a disappointment!!! The meat was too salty, the rice was super hard, and I couldn't eat it. The potato salad was decent, but it had peas in it. I definitely don't eat sweet peas. So I ate around them. Trust me, the food was almost $18 and I gave a tip. I definitely won't be back. :-(

I ordered here for breakfast before. So this morning I was in the mood for some Mangu and sancocho…read more I looked up a few places around and saw that they had sancocho for today. I placed an order for sancocho and Los tres golpes. To my surprise I received carrot and potato stew. Not an ounce of meat or anything CLOSE to a sancocho!!! Disappointed and upset! I wish I could get a refund because this is NOT what I asked for. Pictures below. The packaging of all the food is terrible as well. Leaks. Rice tastes old. I'm so disappointed I am not even eating this. Terrible and the last time I ever order here.

Just left the restaurant. Amazing food!!! Super kind and nice service and great staff…read more We've been wanting to try authentic Cuban food since we got to Tampa a week ago and we finally found a nice place for our lunch. And it didn't disappoint a bit. The portions were gigantic , we shared everything we got to try most of the items on the menu. And we still had some leftover food to go.

Food was okay. No prices posted anywhere. Cost me $28 for one plate, small salad and fresh OJ. Some…read moreof the plantains were a bit overcooked. Pulled pork was cooked well but didn't have much flavor. Salad was brown and wilted, but the cashier insisted it was fresh and did nothing to resolve it. I've honestly had better food at a gas station. Not really worth the price of the food, bland flavor & atmosphere. Probably won't be back here.