Visiting Historic Ybor, 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 Spanish and Cuban spot to a pizzeria and sports bar.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Historic Ybor, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Columbia Restaurant
Topping the list is Spanish and Cuban spot Columbia Restaurant. Located at 2117 E. Seventh Ave., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 2,319 reviews on Yelp.
The menu features soups, salads, seafood paella, fish and meat entrees and a solid selection of family wines. Try the popular Marilyn & Joe "Salteado" dish, a mix of tenderloin tips, boneless chicken breast, shrimp, pork and veggies in a red wine sauce. Save room for the white chocolate bread pudding and Cuban coffee.
2. Al's Finger Licking Good Bar-b-que
Next up is Southern and traditional American spot Al's Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que, offering barbecue and more, situated at 1609 Angel Oliva Sr St. With 4.5 stars out of 355 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Yelpers recommend the Doubleplay combo, which consists of ribs, sausage and baked beans plus chicken and yellow rice. Mac and cheese, collard greens and sweet potato pie are also on the menu.
3. Tribeca Colorsalon
Barber shop Tribeca Colorsalon, which offers hair extensions and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1600 E. Eighth Ave., Suite A-137, 4.5 stars out of 338 reviews.
Open for 15 years, this full-service salon offers haircuts, color and styling services. American and French bayalage, gray coverage, platinum blonde and men's barber services are available. (View all services.) The space also features a private suite reserved for bridal parties.
4. Due Amici
Due Amici, a bar and Italian spot that offers pizza and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 194 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1724 E. Seventh Ave. to see for yourself.
This pizzeria and sports bar got its start in Staten Island and claims to "serve some of the best Italian pasta this side of Italy," according to the specialities section of its Yelp profile.
Yelpers' favorite pizzas include the buffalo chicken, white and the Margherita. Besides a variety of pizzas, the menu also features wings, garlic knots and panini sandwiches.
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