**Quick, solid Cuban food right by the mall**…read more Heading to the mall and wanted something better than food court fare -- La Teresita was right down the street, so we popped in. Skipped the sit-down cafeteria side and grabbed the counter seating instead, which had a fun bar-style setup. Service was fast -- they got our water order in immediately, and we followed up with a large café con leche. Plenty of coffee for the price, though the red plastic cup was a letdown compared to a proper mug. Food came out in under five minutes, which is impressive for how good it was. I got the Milanesa -- a breaded steak in red sauce -- with yellow rice and black beans on the side, and it was excellent for the price. My wife had the Ropa Vieja with yucca and Moros rice, and it didn't disappoint: tender, soft beef with rich tomato sauce and just a hint of olive coming through. We also added a side of tostones with their garlic sauce, which were absolutely delicious. For a quick stop before the mall, this exceeded expectations -- great flavor, fast service, and solid prices. Would go back even without the mall as an excuse.

My tummy is happy!…read more It's been a while since my last visit but oh boy itch scratched! One of the best and very reasonable Cuban food in the Tampa Bay Area. Ordered ropa vieja which isn't available on weekends but they checked with the kitchen and got it for me. Yucca and rice and beans to complement it. Cafe con leche is a must! It was a bustling weekend so we sat at countertop. Still plenty of seats. Good came out very quickly and servers were very accommodating even wi tv my broken Spanish lol

On Instagram, I saw a message about $6 meals from 8-9 today. I was like oh wow. The restaurant has…read morebuffet style line up. I got yellow rice with peas, plantains and roast pork. There was only a few people there but when I left, a lot more people showed. The lady that was line was very nice and she moves fast. The restaurant was nice and clean. All of the food looks great.

The price is good here but the options didn't work for me. U choose your protein and then two…read moresides. The sides are either fried or rice. Which I didn't want either but I did just to complete my plate. The pork was alright but there was some really crusty hard pieces. It wasn't so juicy for me. I opted out of the rice which I tried my husband's rice. It was alright but I didn't want a plate full of rice. My sides were alright but nothing extraordinary. No one was there when we went and it was mediocre with the A/C. Service was good and they let me know what everything was bc there are no labels. They have an open dining room and you can pick your spot to sit. You choose your food up front and then they place your plate where you are sitting. Price is as just under $11 so a good price considering prices nowadays but unfortunately not my fave due to options.

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.

This place was pretty darn good Went there with a big group…read moreHad the grouper, it was delicious Wife had snapper... she loved it Friend had the Cuban and she said it was as good as advertised Desserts were excellent too Chocolate cheesecake scrumptious Tiramisu was very good too

Service is very friendly, bartender makes great drinks; but its proximity to Raymond James stadium…read moremakes it overcrowded on game or concerts nights. The restaurant & menu are primarily European Spanish, but it's also somewhat Italian. Our favorite appetizer here is the Tabla Española which is a charcuterie board featuring Jamón Ibérico & manchego. It comes with an optional $5 wine or Sangría. Cod croquettes are good, but I wish they would make a Jamón version. There's a good selection of Mediterranean seafood entrees; but for us, the tapas were the stars. It can get quite pricey here; but we would still return again.

OMG.. best food ever! The atmosphere is awesome and the owner provided exceptional service!read more

Delicious food! And the owner is so friendly and came out to check to see if we needed anything and…read moremade it feel very welcoming.

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!

Yummy option for typical Spanish food. The Tortilla Española is very filling! I would say the…read moretortilla is a bit overcooked or too firm for me but I still eat all or most of it. I wish they would cook the green pepper a bit more. The coffee is from Naviera so you know it is good. Bright location conveniently located at the coroner of North Habana and Tambay. Great service from Pedro and others.

Affordable extensive Cuban menu and fine service. Why it's been a West Tampa neighborhood fave for…read moremany years. Arrive early for lunch.

You MUST TRY 1-Steak n grits…read more2-Salmon with chic peas 3- jal ceviche 4- salmon carpaccio Exquisite!

When Bulla first opened in Tampa we were regulars. Lately, we come back to try Bulla again. Some…read morethings are still the same at Bulla, but we notice some things are different. Formally, happy hour tapas were available at tables, now happy hour food is only at the bar which fills up early so people wait for bar seats. Happy hour drink prices are available to all until 7PM. The Spanish old fashioned and Mahou draft beer are favorites. Some of our long time favorites still available include tuna tartare, pintxos, and kale caesar. On our first visits we tried several new things and discovered many dishes featured fried potatoes in different formats. We found the grilled octopus too tough, but enjoyed the corn puree base. We'll try paella and other dishes on future visits.

What an amazing place! We loved it. We came here for a weekend brunch…read more The place itself is not very appealing inside. It would be one of the best places in Tampa if they would have a better interior. The place itself is pretty rundown and has some questionable design choices. Service was absolutely amazing, friendly and attentive. We started with bread and some nice tapas: patatas bravas, tomato crostini and a salad. Everything was amazing. And we finished with a paella. We absolutely loved it. All food was absolutely amazing. I just wished that place would be remodeled.

Some of the most authentic and best Spanish food I have ever had in the United States of America…read more It's a shame that this place went under. I'm hoping that it resurfaces sometime soon.... If you see it on a map make sure you stop in

Came here for the very first time (we're on vacation) my mom's ropa vieja was delicious, my dad's…read moreshrimps very delicious my pork chops needed some help, it barely had any taste, however the onions they put in top of it were delicious. Over all a good place with decent prices. The server Mary was attentive.

Raised in West Tampa I will tell you that this restaurant lacks the Cuban Flavor in their food…read more They can use learning how to make a Pan con Bisted, the worst I have ever tasted anywhere before. Their prices are also on the high for the food they provide.