La Pequena Columbia Restaurant
La Pequena Columbia offers diners traditional Colombian dishes, daily lunch specials, a children's menu and fresh bakery items. The walls are decorated in bright crafts and pop music keeps the atmosphere light and fun. The owner, Fabio Orozco, a Colombian native, tries to keep culinary traditions alive in his restaurant. One of the most popular menu items is the Country Platter, which includes grilled steak, pork skin, rice, red beans, sweet plantains, eggs and corn cake.
La Pequena Columbia Restaurant
6312 N. Armenia Avenue
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 876-8338
Antojitos
Antojitos means little cravings, so the big servings here will definitely curb those cravings and then some. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the fresh food and baked goods are popular with the local Spanish crowd and South Howard residents. The fruit shakes, available in a wide variety of flavors, are a great addition to any meal. Local favorites include the thin fried pork chops and ahi salsa, made with zesty chiles.
Antojitos
3202 W. Columbus Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 251-9688
Restaurante La Cabaña Antioqueña
La Cabaña Antioqueña claims to be the best Colombian and rotisserie charcoal chicken restaurant in Tampa Bay. The amazing, super fast service is made even better by a bilingual waitstaff and inexpensive pricing. This eatery specializes in chicken, slow cooked beans and fried plantains, among other culinary delights.
Restaurante La Cabaña Antioqueña
8303 N. Armenia Avenue
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 936-0078
Article Written By Kimberly Porter
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