In search of a new favorite Spanish spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Spanish spots around Tampa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Columbia
Topping the list is the Columbia, Florida's oldest restaurant. Located at 2117 E. Seventh Ave. in Ybor City, it's the most popular Spanish spot in Tampa, boasting four stars out of 2,199 reviews on Yelp. The restaurant serves classic Spanish and Cuban fare, such as black bean soup, meat-filled tapas and paella, for lunch and dinner.
2. Bulla Gastrobar
Soho's Bulla Gastrobar, located at 930 S. Howard Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Spanish restaurant and tapas bar four stars out of 282 reviews. The menu features traditional Spanish fare, such as paella, cured meats and ceviche.
3. 40th Street Restaurant
Over in East Tampa, check out 40th Street Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 12 reviews on Yelp. The casual eatery offers authentic Spanish fare such as goat stew, roast pork and Cuban sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. You can find the Latin American spot at 3206 N. 40th St.
4. Mole y Abuela
Last but not least, there's Mole Y Abuela, a downtown favorite with four stars out of 105 reviews. The restaurant uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients to make traditional Spanish recipes such as carne asada, shrimp escabéche, chicarrones and elotes. Stop by 1202 N. Franklin St. to hit up the Spanish/Mediterranean spot restaurant and bar next time you're in the mood.
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