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Check out the 4 most popular spots in Tampa's Oakford Park neighborhood

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Published on July 10, 2019
Check out the 4 most popular spots in Tampa's Oakford Park neighborhoodVillage Inn Restaurant | Photo: Brian M./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Oakford Park has to offer? Get to know this Tampa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a taco spot to a bakery and deli. 

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Oakford Park, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Acapulco Taqueria

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Topping the list is Acapulco Taqueria, a spot to score tacos and more. Located at 1001 N. MacDill Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 233 reviews on Yelp.

Get your tacos filled with chorizo, carnitas, al pastor or shredded chicken. Craving something sweet?  Try the Tres Leches cake or coconut flan for dessert. 

2. Village Inn Restaurant

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Next up is breakfast and brunch spot Village Inn Restaurant, which offers salads and burgers, situated at 215 N. Dale Mabry Highway. With four stars out of 95 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

This '50s retro diner specializes in comfort food like omelets, pancakes, crepes and skillets as well as homemade pies. Try the steak and eggs, spicy chicken scrambler with grits or chocolate peanut butter pie.

3. J. Alexander's Redlands Grill

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Steakhouse and New American spot J. Alexander's Redlands Grill is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 913 Dale Mabry Highway, four stars out of 332 reviews. 

The menu features starters, salads and steaks. Seafood entrees include the grilled salmon with orzo and wild rice and the pecan crusted trout with coleslaw and Ahi tuna. Martinis and craft beers are also on offer.

4. Alessi Bakery

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Check out Alessi Bakery, which has earned four stars out of 218 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bakery and deli, which offers sweets, sandwiches and more, at 2909 W. Cypress St.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with pastries like turnovers filled with apple or guava and cheese, creme brulee bread pudding and a key lime tart. The family owned business also offers empanadas and hand-carved Cuban sandwiches. 


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