Spending time in Old West Tampa? Get to know this Tampa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a barbecue spot to a Caribbean eatery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Old West Tampa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Ya Boy's Bbq
Topping the list is Ya Boy's BBQ, a spot to score barbecue, burgers and chicken wings. Located at 1901 N. Howard Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp.
The menu features barbecue pulled pork sandwich and party style ribs, Round out your meal with sides such as collard greens, yellow rice, baked beans, mac and cheese and potato salad.
2. Antojitos
Next up is Colombian spot Antojitos, situated at 2302 W. Columbus Drive With four stars out of 84 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Must-try items include the empanadas, almojabana (Colombian cheese bread), and papa rellena. Thirsty? Try fresh juices—including strawberry, passion fruit, lemonade and more—are on offer.
3. West Fortune Fish Market
Seafood market West Fortune Fish Market is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1926 W. Main St., 4.5 stars out of 27 reviews.
Get your seafood fix with fried fish, shrimp, crab and gumbo. Try the shrimp late served with fries, hushpuppies and coleslaw. The snow crabs tossed in butter garlic or spicy butter garlic.
4. Holy Hog Barbecue
Holy Hog Barbecue, a smokehouse and Southern spot that offers barbecue and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 76 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3501 N. Armenia Ave. to see for yourself.
Meat lovers will appreciate the variety of options, from Texas style brisket to St. Louis style ribs to smoked chicken. Try a brisket sandwich and corn fritters.
5. Jamaican & American Cafe
Check out Jamaican & American Cafe, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Caribbean spot at 2108 N. Howard Ave.
Feast on the half curry chicken and half jerk chicken with cabbage and collard greens over rice. The menu also features snapper, tilapia, oxtails and barbecue ribs with different sides.
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