I've been coming here regularly for about a year and a half now, and everything I've had has been…read moreso good. Their fried chicken is the best I've ever had, and the spice levels are actually legit. But my favorite thing on the menu is the peri peri chicken. The peri peri chicken is CRAZY good. It's a South African-style grilled chicken served with fries, and I always get the corn ribs on the side too. The chicken sits on top of a tortilla, which I use to soak up all the juices and eat with the chicken. Even though it's grilled, it's unbelievably moist every single time. It's packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned, and ridiculously juicy. I seriously cannot get enough of it, and I HIGHLY recommend everyone try it. If it's not the best grilled chicken in Tampa, it's definitely one of the best. And don't skip the sauces. The ranch, blue cheese, and garlic sauce are my favorites, but the peri sauce is delicious too!

We tried this place today and are extremely disappointed with the service, the food, and the…read moreatmosphere. We tried this place about a year ago, and we had a completely different experience than before. I can honestly say, I won't be back. Not ever. Not even a chance. This place is filthy. The floors, the tables, the bathrooms (the worst I have ever seen), and even the napkin holders. I had immediate regrets upon stepping in based on the lack of cleanliness. The amount of flies swarming was alarming. The service was a zero. The girl working watched us order at the kiosk, the kiosk wouldn't let us pay, we tell her, and she says "oh it doesn't work." So we ordered with her even though she sat around watching us waste our time. I ordered a wing meal, told her I wanted the wings injected, and she said "we don't inject them. I will give you sauce on the side." The menu clearly says they inject wings, social media videos always show it, and also, my last visit there was also injected wings but she would give me no explanation other than "I will give you the sauce on the side." It was bizarre and I couldn't even get a "we don't do that anymore" from her. We ordered a chicken sando. The quality was horrible. Chicken tasted overly processed with bad texture. We also ordered a wing combo. The wings were flavorless. Absolutely flavorless. I ordered medium and there was zero spice. Not even a tad. Apparently they don't inject their wings anymore so there was no flavor in the wings. The quality was pretty bad. Also, the "sauce on the side" that the girl working promised me was not the sauce I ordered, it was the sauce she chose. The whole ordering experience was odd. Definitely seemed like someone who did not care about providing good service, good food, or a sanitary environment. We waited about 25 minutes for our food. About 3 people came in to get pickup orders while we waited and no one else. So we sat and waited while the flys swarmed our heads. The cashier never once tried to come out and clean the filthy tables. She even paused doing nothing for a restroom break, used the filthy restroom, came out with WET hands, and grabbed a napkin from the dusty napkin holder on the filthy table to dry her hands. Then still never wiped down the table caked with food debris. Absolute terrible level of cleanliness, care, and service. It ruined my appetite. After waiting that long, the Mac n cheese was ice cold. 25 minutes for Mac n cheese with a chill to it and no heat. I'm convinced they pulled it out of the refrigerator and forgot to heat it up. This place just had too many misses: a lack of quality, a lack of good service, and a lack of any sanitation standards. Never again. We didn't finish our food. We threw it away outside.

The food was so tastefull and fresh This will definitely be…read moremy new lunch spot let alone the great customer service..

The food is absolutely amazing! Worth every penny!! The…read moreservice was quick and smooth! The ambiance was fantastic! I'll be back everytime IM in town

Wanted to see really how juicy their burger is. Spoiler alert, they understood the assignment!…read moreLocated in Armature Works food hall, this is pretty much front and center as you walk in past the entryway. The order process was quick and you can have them send you an electronic receipt through Clover. For a Saturday lunch order, the food came out fairly quickly so wasn't waiting too long. So now that you had the spoiler, I will expand only to say that the juiciness is GOOD... as we all know sometimes the juiciness can be no bueno. It was two smash burgers with all the fixings. Decent size as to happily fill my guys tummy! The fries were very good and not overly done. All in all it's a good burger. And if that's what you're in the mood for while here, go for it! Would it merit a drive over to try it out if you weren't already at the food hall. To be honest, no. But still, it's a good review. So to answer that magic question we always ask after trying a new place, the answer is yes we would return (especially for my hubby who gave the burger a 4.5 outta 5 stars, but me I gave it a 4). A good decent juicy burger that hits all the right spots. Ambiance is food hall, always busy yet well kept.

I liked the $11.99 Juicy Smash Burger. I did not like the $12.99 Philly Cheesesteak. The burger…read moreis similar to Shake Shack, but juicier. The Philly Cheesesteak was stale and just not very good. This is a food stand located inside of Armature Works. There's a 3% fee for using credit card. I probably wouldn't eat here again, unless I was really craving a cheeseburger. Lots of tough food competition all throughout Armature Works.

Went on a holiday, so they were selling out of food pretty fast. I wanted the oxtail or turkey…read morewings, but both were sold out by the time we got there. I ended up getting the honey fried chicken and my husband got the jerk chicken. He loved the jerk chicken. The fried chicken was just okay to me, but it also didn't seem fresh, so I'd be willing to try it again on a regular day and see if it's better fresh. Now the sides? They were SO good. I'd go back for the mac and cheese alone. The yams and greens were top tier too. The service was great. The lady serving everyone was so nice and had the best energy. We'll definitely be back because there were a few things we wanted to try. Looking forward to trying the oxtail and turkey wings next time.

Whenever I'm in the area, I make it a point to stop by Mangoes Café. The customer service is always…read moreamazing -- you're greeted with a smile the moment you walk in, and the place has a warm, family-style vibe. The café is small with only a few tables, so most people order to go. The menu switches throughout the week: Caribbean food earlier in the week and soul food later on. I ordered the catfish dinner with yams and mac & cheese, and everything was delicious. Be prepared to wait a little for your food since the proteins are made fresh. I waited about 30 minutes, but it was definitely worth it.

I was so excited to try meat, mechanico from all of the Ray reviews that I've seen online…read more I walked in the door. Handles were a gas pump, which is pretty cool and all of the tables are gas barrels. That's where the fun stops as I walk up to the counter. I was the only one there. A man walked in behind me. The lady working the register. Told me to wait so that she could service the guy behind me. He was gentlemanly enough, knowing that I had been waiting there and told her to take my order first. I got the sliced brisket with two sides. The brisket was dry. It was over a bit of "dirty rice". I did not care for the seasoning on the rice. Macc and cheese was dry as well with no flavor. the corn was OK. All in all. I will not be coming back. It just wasn't worth the $26.99

A new entrant in the halal meat serving restaurants category joins the scene in Tampa... Temple…read moreTerrace delivers again! We've tried bbq in Texas, Memphis, South Carolina, North Carolina and now we've tried one of the offerings at Meat Mechanico! Halal Brisket! The brisket in a bowl and a platter was tasty, smoky and not spicy. The bowl was the most interesting with garlic sauce, rice, pickled onions, tomatoes, parsley, cashews and more! An amazing mix of flavors! The platter was more meat forward but also enjoyed. We didn't get to try the lamb as they were sold out but that's a good sign! The decor is very unique and colorful but with three dominant colors... red, black and metal! Life is good with another unique offering in Temple Terrace!

If you like smoked oxtails this is the spot forsure. They are definitely big, meaty and flavorful…read more Everything I've tried here is good from the smoked chicken, ribs to the sausage which is probably my favorite. You definitely have to try his tomahawk steak. It has that smoked flavor and is tender and juicy. So far as the sides are concerned they are just ok. They sell sliced and whole cakes. They taste pretty good. Parking here is limited and it is takeout only. Greedy is a cool guy to talk to. You could chat with him whole he's on the grill. Definitely go check this place out.

I have been hearing about Greedy Lee's for a while and finally decided to try it out a few weeks…read moreago. It's located on Osbourne and 42nd and you may need to find parking. I came at a good time because the lunch crowd already been through. I ordered the 2 meat combo which was ribs, chicken, baked beans and potato salad. Everything was plentiful and good. I couldn't eat everything and I had to finish the next door. I know Saturday is a very busy day there because tomahawk steaks and oxtails are served. I also got the banana pudding with bananas. Plenty of dessert choices. Go check it out and the staff is nice.

It's been awhile since I came to Vegan International so I decided to stop by for a quick dinner…read moreplate. This time I went with the veggie platter where you can choose 4 sides. They have so many options to choose from but I went with the collard greens, saffron rice, mac n cheese and sweet plantains. I will say you get a very nice portion for the price. This particular meal was 14.99. It's very filling too. Some other great options are the 3 pc drumstick meal and 2 sides as well as the chopped cheese. If you're looking for a nice hot, filling meal and you're vegan... this is the place to go!!!!!

Oh My Goodness do I love this place! I enjoy vegan restaurants and this is one of the best for…read moreprepared/cooked vegan food. I love that it is independently owned and that the passion behind the owner's diet and lifestyle is the driving force behind this restaurant concept. The restaurant features online or in-person ordering and they do post specials on this social media accounts. Dining is available as is take-out. I have done both with ease. The online ordering form allows for complete customization of your menu items. One of my favorite things to get here is the gyro platter. The white sauce over the gyro seitan and saffron rice is a hit. I also really enjoy their chickpeas and potatoes and their empanadas. Check this place out if you haven't already! It is enjoyed by many a vegetarian/vegan and carnivore alike! The flavorful offerings don't skimp on flavor and that's for sure!

Get there now! The Outside Kitchen has been my favorite stop on my Tampa food tour thus far. I…read moreordered the lamb chops and shrimp mac & cheese. The flavors on this entire plate was delicious. The food gave me Caribbean vibes. Everything was excellent. The customer service was also good. I decided to dine in so I could enjoy my food hot. They have music playing in the dining area.

I was in town and I tried this place and was not impressed. The Mac and cheese had a funny taste. I…read moreended up throwing it in the trash and going somewhere else. I don't think they care for certain races to come in there. I watched the front person set my food on the counter behind some plants on the counter and leave it sitting there for a while. Then they motioned for me to come up. I was surprised. I travel all over the country and this is the first time I have ever encountered people not wanting me to be there. I don't care about where places are located, I care about people's reviews. The reviews on this one was a fail. It's sad.