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    Esther's Cafe

    4.6 (18 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Excellent Mexican food. Sopes!
    Gerardo L.

    The place is 24/7 according to their sign. Excellent food. Tortillas are made to.perfection. Since they are in the middle of the produce market everything is super fresh. BEST CHICHARRON SOPE I EVER HAD IN TAMPA. Certainly not a place for food snobs. You have to.dive into the food experience. This is how we Mesoamericans (Mexico and Central America) eat street foods. It was great!

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    Kevin P.

    One word: Freshness. Situated among the produce stalls, this place is a hidden diamond in the rough. Authentic Mexican. Great tacos! Enchiladas Honduranas are mouth watering good. Salsa roja - muy Caliente.

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    These weee the best tacos I've ever had I completely understand the price that's steak taco hits harder than Chris brown

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    They make their own tortillas. Really good, I am definitely coming back! You want authentic Mexican food? Come here

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    9 years ago

    Love the Steak tacos! Fresh food and reasonably prices. Staff is friendly, easy location off Hillsborough ave. I will be returning.

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    I love this hidden place. Tacos are fresh!!!! Tacos al Pastor are my favorite and it's authentic Mexican food!

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    Lona By Chef Richard Sandoval

    Lona By Chef Richard Sandoval

    4.0
    (170 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    Loved the upscale Mexican atmosphere of this restaurant. The decor was very nice throughout…read more Depending on your mood, there were many places to dine in the restaurant, from the lounge areas to the main dining room. All was inviting, and a great way to remove yourself from the very busy atmosphere of the Marriott lobby which was crowded. We sat at the bar since we loved to be surrounded by the activity of the place. We started off with their special spicy margarita and ceviche. Loved that it was more Peruvian style, and not the tomato based one. More my preference of the lime taste. Then for dinner my husband had the strip steak, and I had the chicken fajitas. Both were flavorable, especially the sides, especially the corn cake type side, that were served with the strip steak. Both were seasoned well. My husband's flank steak, though delicious, was overcooked. The bar tender was attentive and answered all our questions about the menu, and provided some great suggestion including which entrees were most popular and also her favorites. Definitely will come back. Will also order the carne asada again but make sure to tell the server to cook the steak more medium rare than medium.

    Food was cold. Chips were tough and thick. Waitress was…read moreoffended because I asked if the crab in my enchiladas were real or fake. I'm from Missouri! I know when I'm eating fake crab verses real. I eat fake all the time on purpose. I would definitely not recommend this place. How can you advertise you have real crab in on your menu and it be imitation! I can get that crap at home. Very disappointed in my dinner I'm a state and town right by the water! Horrible horrible horrible!!!!

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    Barrio

    4.3
    (105 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    If you are in Ybor City and trying to enjoy yourself without lighting your wallet on fire, Barrio…read moreTacos is a very smart move. What I appreciated most is the build your own taco option, because it allows you to order exactly what you want without paying for a bunch of filler ingredients you were going to push to the side anyway. When you strip it down to the proteins and toppings you actually like, the cost savings are real. In a place like Ybor, where prices can creep up quickly, that matters. Now, the à la carte menu can feel a little confusing at first glance. It is not the most straightforward ordering system if you are just breezing through. But once someone walks you through it and you understand how to piece your order together, it becomes completely worth it. You end up with exactly what you want, and you are not overpaying for things you did not ask for. The vibe was great. The service was friendly and patient, which helps when you are trying to decode the menu. And the location is ideal. There is an outdoor patio with umbrellas on the sunny side of the street, which gives you options. You can sit in the sun if you want that warm Florida glow, or you can stay shaded if you are protecting your skin but still want to be outside watching the action unfold on the strip. And let's be honest, half the entertainment in Ybor is people watching. Add in the random roosters casually strolling around like they own the neighborhood, and you have a full show with your meal. I loved everything about this place and highly recommend it if you want to save a few bucks on food while still soaking up everything Ybor City has to offer. Good tacos, good vibes, good people watching. Hard to beat that combination.

    Finally got to try their tacos. They have a cute ordering process where you take a card and check…read moreyour taco preference and what items you want on it. I enjoyed mine. They're standard priced. Located right in the heart of Ybor so it's on the way during your bar and club hopping if you need something to soak up the drinks. They also offer drinks but I didn't try any.

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