Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are COLUMBIA CAFE, 511 FRANKLIN and CUBAN EATS, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best cuban restaurants in Downtown Tampa. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated cuban dining.
Downtown Tampa's Premier Cuban Destinations
Discover the rich culinary heritage of Downtown Tampa through this curated selection of the city's finest Cuban and Spanish eateries. From the historic charm of Columbia Cafe to the modern atmosphere of 511 Franklin, these destinations offer everything from traditional pressed sandwiches to sophisticated Spanish-inspired plates. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Cuban Eats or Wright's Gourmet House, or pairing your meal with a local craft beer at Cigar City Brewing, you will find the authentic flavors that define Tampa's vibrant food scene.
5 restaurants in Best Cuban Restaurants in Downtown Tampa | Top Rated Cuban Food
- COLUMBIA CAFE: Restaurant.
- 511 FRANKLIN: Restaurant.
- CUBAN EATS: Spanish.
- WRIGHT'S GOURMET HOUSE: Restaurant.
- CIGAR CITY BREWING: Restaurant.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.



