SERENDIPITY…read more Serendipity is defined as good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries. This was certainly the case as a crack caused me toI have the windshield replaced. "There will be a two hour wait." said the technician." A friend who had accompanied me and I set out to find a coffee shop to grab coffee and a snack as it was noon. We spotted what appeared to be a restaurant within walking distance. The sign outside "Tropical Cuisine" did not prepare us for what awaited inside. The restaurant is located at 9005 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, Florida As we entered and the door closed behind us we were amazed at the size of the restaurant and we found ourselves on a food line that stretched the full length of the restaurant. As we sat sipping a coffee and enjoying a doughnut Federal Express, postal workers, police, contractors, business workers and families with children provided a steady flow of customers to the unending line. We both decided to jump on the food line. The trip through the line presented two problems. With so many culinary choices we were selecting more than we could eat. When we got to the table we both realized we had more food than was possible to consume. The quality and taste of the food explained the unending arrival of customers. My friend begins to load his Takeout Box which will provide two additional meals. We will be returning in the near future. What a great find.

I went in on 813 day to get a plate of oxtail. well I got…read moremy plate and the oxtails wasn't done and I had plastic in my food

In town for work and looking for food, we stumbled on this spot. It's got more of a club vibe than…read morea restaurant feel, but the food was so good! We ordered the picanha and chicharrones--both delicious--and the lychee margarita was amazing. Our server was super attentive and assisted with accommodating some requests with no issues. Definitely more of a special-occasion place (a little pricey, but worth it). If you're with a big group, definitely book a reservation. Since it was just the two of us, we got seated right away, but we only had about an hour and fifteen minutes to eat before the live music and shows started.

Upon first arriving the establishment gives the vibes of La Pura Vida...however that is NOT the…read morecase! The DJ is amazing and keeps the vibe up (& it's LOUD) but if I'm being honest, if it had not been go him I would have left soon after my food was served. For drinks I ordered a mojito then my food was OK. It was served lukewarm at best so it'll be a while before I go back.

I decided to stop by this cafe real quick to grab a small bite. I got three chicken empanadas, they…read morewere pretty good and the service was fairly quick. This place is small and good for a quick bite. The service I did speak in Spanish but I'm sure they also speak English. I recommend for a quick to go bite.

WOW! The beef on a sandwich with American cheese is one of…read moremy favorites. I will return great service willing to give you information on any of the dishes. Even the chef popped his head out to Wave and give a thumbs up.

About 3.5 stars for the cafeteria. This new restaurant is replace the tropical cafe. Now is newly…read moreopen with different owner and restaurant. It is still a Latin restaurant. We were here for their opening special. I got the Spanish fried rice, ox tail and sweet plantain. The combo is good to feed a hungry person. The are many pieces of oxtail slice.

There is endless amount of food options! Typical Dominican cuisine but also other Latin culture…read morecuisines as well. They even have a deli if you're in the mood for sandwiches! This is a go to spot for us

This has been my new favorite place as of late. If you like…read moreColumbian food this is your place. They recently remodeled. It gives. South American Steakhouse vibes Each server i have had there has been. Amazing. Yonathan and Peter were attentive and they remembered me when I came back( repeatedly. Now the food. Everything I've ever had has been good.

I drove here specifically to watch the World Cup game because I wanted to experience the atmosphere…read moreat a Colombian restaurant. When I arrived, the hostess told me there were no tables available - which is completely understandable. However, there were two empty seats at the bar, so I politely asked if I could sit there instead. She told me the manager is not allowing anyone to be seated and that I had to wait in the waiting area. The frustrating part is the waiting area had no view of any TVs, and when I went to stand in view of the game, I was told I couldn't. I wasn't asking to take someone's reserved table. I simply wanted to watch the match while waiting. It felt unnecessarily inflexible and unwelcoming, especially during one of the biggest sporting events for the Colombian community. I ended up leaving and watching the game elsewhere. Very disappointing customer service.

As a Puerto Rican native, born and raised, I recommend Pal Campo. We went for lunch on a Monday…read more They have a lunch menu at a great price plus regular menu. We ordered from the lunch menu. The Chicharron de Pollo with rice and beans plus one toston was tasty. Our Server was friendly. The phrases on the walls reminded me of my abuelos.

I mean I commuted here for veterans AMC…read more So it was against my will lowkey. But yeah here I am. Vibes were high. It was a good feel in there. Kinda what saved them for the most part. Let's start from the top. Lady walking around with a camera?? Get outta here. Then no napkins or silverware, dang. That's a bummer. Server was nice, I like the guy. Don't know his name though. Menu was large. Apps were solid. They are what have this place rated at a 2 otherwise it might be much worse. Entrees were fine. Nobody was stoked around the table but it was still good and everything was taken down bottom line. Will I come back, no. Will I recommend it, nah. But here it is. Fun, packed out and here. So good on em, keep trucking.

We didn't dine in- we actually DoorDash this order to go! And still will give it 5stars! The drive…read morethru was an easy convenient way to pick up our food. Parking lot was full- which is always a great sign at any food establishment! The staff that helped us was friendly Okay- the food- wow!! All decently priced and got more bang for our buck! The Cuban sandwich was stacked with plenty of meat and the bread was nice and toasty/crunchy. Delicious! We ordered the regular combo with two sides. Ropa Vieja- you can tell it was made with love cause the flavors were all there. Yuca was delish and so was the rice. But the Ropa Vieja stole the show.

Fresh food every day! Staff is bilingual and so is the menu choices. Every item is made fresh…read moredaily. Love Cuban food, run over here. Plenty of clean tables to enjoy your meal. Majority of business is take out. They do a great job packing it up for you. One dish averages about $15 which is extremely reasonable and you will probably have leftovers. This place is a local gem and I love that we can customize our order. Don't need to buy larger quantities for our family of 6. Happy holidays and Feliz Noche Buena to all!

Great Spanish restaurant. Good salad ! Deviled crabs are…read moregood also! Would definitely recommend!

Amazing find -- found only because our first lunch choice in the same plaza was closed (despite…read moreon-line hours posted otherwise). Overall, this was definitely an excellent discovery even though it's been here awhile. Customer service friendly, courteous and patient, delicious food and great prices! Menus available on-line as well as on table upon entry and satisfies varieties of taste palates. Orders placed at counter for dining-in or take-out. If dining in, food is delivered to your table. Seating is spacious. Also noticed there appears to be another room on inside perhaps for private or larger parties. Parking is plentiful with ramp close to entrance. Ordered a bowl of Caldo Gallego (Spanish bean) soup -- it was delicious. Also ordered the lunch special Pescado a La Rusa which came with black beans and yellow rice (I requested sides of chopped onions & vinegar) - no up charge. The order came with cuban bread and olive butter. Lunch special is a very generous portion Spanish-style whitefish filet, yellow rice complemented by small cups of seasoned black beans (plus onions & vinegar as requested). Leftover portions of bread, fish, black beans and yellow rice placed in take-home two containers and enjoyed for breakfast. My guests each ordered the cuban sandwich (A La Pancha) hot pressed. Both orders were cut in half (thankfully) as each sandwich was large and also quite satisfying. One sandwich was completely devoured, the second guest needed a take-home container for the second half. Bottomline: La Septima is a Brandon gem. The menu, flavorful foods, customer service and comfortable setting, location and costs are very competitive. Other than water, beverage options include Coke products, coffee plus sweet/unsweet tea or Spirits. La Septima is located at 702 W Lumsden Rd in the Via Viva Plaza on the northwest corner of Lumsden Rd and Kings Ave intersection. Special offers also include catering packages for large and small events, parties and various festivities or special occasions. Desserts also available. Hours are Monday - Saturday from 11:00am - 8:00pm; (813) 685-0502