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Columbia
2117 E. 7th Ave., Tampa 33605 Driving directions
Cuban,Spanish

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  • Cuban
  • Spanish
  • Air conditioning
  • Car park
  • Wheelchair access
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For devotees of Cuban-American cuisine, a pilgrimage to this jewel of Historic Ybor City is practically obligatory. Adorned with gorgeous painted tiles, the striking edifice occupies an entire block. However, the opulence goes beyond the façade—founded in 1905, this original location is the oldest continually operating restaurant in all of Florida (multiple offshoots have since sprung up).
Equally impressive, its rooms can seat over a thousand guests; and a well-oiled kitchen turns out a steady stream of beloved specialties—from deviled crab croquetas to gambas al ajillo. At lunch, the Cubano sandwich, which has a legitimate claim to being the original version, lives up to the hype. During the evening, live flamenco performances gild the lily.

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  • From $129
    Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District
    Good 7.7
    433 m - 1700 East 9th Avenue, Tampa FL 33605
  • From $144
    Hotel Haya
    MICHELIN Guide Fabulous 8.8
    789 m - 1412 East 7th Avenue, Tampa FL 33605
  • From $139
    Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Ybor City Downtown
    Very good 8.5
    931 m - 1301 East 7th Avenue, Tampa FL 33605

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