Visiting Drew Park, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Tampa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a classic diner to a Cuban eatery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Drew Park, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Pop N Sons Diner
Topping the list is diner and breakfast and brunch spot Pop N Sons Diner. Located at 4812 N. Dale Mabry Highway, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 146 reviews on Yelp.
With colorful booths and music, this retro style diner will transport you back to the 50s and 60s. It serves up classic comfort food like the blueberry hot cakes with sausage, country fried steak and eggs, a cheese and bacon burger on a brioche bun and meatloaf served with mash potatoes and broccoli. Save room for the chocolate peanut butter cluster cream pie.
2. La Caridad Bakery
Next up is bakery and Cuban spot La Caridad Bakery, situated at 4425 W. Hillsborough Ave. With four stars out of 41 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The menu features breakfast items, pastries and Cuban classics like media noche and pan con bistec.
3. Cuenelli's Peruvian Restaurant
Latin American and Peruvian spot Cuenelli's Peruvian Restaurant is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4801 W. Hillsborough Ave., four stars out of 220 reviews.
Fan favorites include the lomo soltado, chicken with cilantro rice and ceviche (made with tilapia, lime juice, corn nuts and sweet potato). Thirsty? Try Peru's signature drink, called the Chicha Morada, or Inca Cola.
4. Las Margaritas Restaurant
Finally, there's Las Margaritas Restaurant, a local favorite with four stars out of 49 reviews. Stop by 4031 W. Hillsborough Ave. to hit up the Cuban spot next time you're in the neighborhood.
This spot's welcoming atmosphere, live music and authentic Cuban fare draw the locals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Favorite menu items include fried tostones with chimichurri sauce, entrees like vaca frita, cafe con leche and Rita's flan for dessert.
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