La Teresita

Great Food, large variety of food to choose from, generous portions, never have to wait. Excellant service. Open seven days per week. Affordable. Love it there! more

This has to be the best cuban food in Tampa! And the cheapest! La Teresita is a favorite of this born-in-Tampa girl! more

La Teresita offers a great selection of classic Cuban entrées and side dishes. It's affordable, tasty food (cooked to perfection) in a casual dining atmosphere. The service is outstanding--I've dined with huge parties and been shocked when the waiter gets everyone's order just right without making a single note. And my drinks always get refilled before they're empty. If you're going to make one visit to a cuban restaurant in Tampa, La Teresita would be my pick. more

La Teresita, in historic West Tampa, is the last great Cuban outpost in the city. The city guides will tell you to go to the Columbia, but La Teresita is strictly locals only. The counter-service La Teresita is comfortable and not so big, with stools that squeak and plenty of toasted Cuban bread for you to eat. The name of the game here is tons and tons of food for little to no scratch. You can eat a huge bowl of black bean soup, a large Cuban sandwich, and a serving of flan for $6. The black beans & rice are legendary. The clientele is as varied as anywhere else in Tampa. You'll eat next to migrant workers new to the country, a South Tampa businessman with his entire family, a few senior citizens, girls filling up before they hit Ybor to dance, and lots and lots of Spanish-speakers who are friendly and talkative. The hours are pretty extended (for Tampa), and Friday and Saturday it's 24 hours. Everything is good. You will not be disappointed. more