Looking for a yummy Latin American meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Latin American spots around Tampa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
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1. Happy Fish
First on the list is Happy Fish. Located at 4046 N. Armenia Ave. in Wellswood, the Peruvian and Latin American spot, which offers seafood and more, is the highest-rated Latin American restaurant in Tampa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 469 reviews on Yelp.
2. Bodega
Next up is Seminole Heights's Bodega, situated at 5901 N. Florida Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 155 reviews on Yelp, the Latin American spot, which offers juices and smoothies and more, has proved to be a local favorite.
3. El Puerto Restaurant & Grill
Historic Ybor's El Puerto Restaurant & Grill, located at 1623 E. Fifth Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Argentine, Latin American and Peruvian spot four stars out of 353 reviews.
4. Cuenelli's Peruvian Restaurant
Cuenelli's Peruvian Restaurant, a Latin American and Peruvian spot in Drew Park, is another go-to, with four stars out of 226 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4801 W. Hillsborough Ave. to see for yourself.
5. La Lechonera
Over in Riverbend, check out La Lechonera, which has earned four stars out of 111 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Latin American and Puerto Rican spot at 5601 N. Armenia Ave.
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