LA SEPTIMA CAFE – Spanish
Old Ybor City cooking transplanted east to Brandon, running since 1995 and still rolling its croquetas fresh each morning. The Cuban sandwich is the calling card — ham, mojo pork, salami and Swiss pressed on bread from a Tampa bakery that has been at it since 1912 — but the plates hold their own: deviled crab croquetas, arroz con pollo, lechón asado in sour-orange mojo, shredded flank steak simmered in burgundy. Regulars treat it as a canteen, and it is priced like one. Tampa's Spanish table, twenty minutes out.
702 West Lumsden Road, Brandon, FL 33511 813-293-3827 https://laseptimacafe.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at LA SEPTIMA CAFE
Dairy-Free at LA SEPTIMA CAFE
LA SEPTIMA CAFE in Brandon has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Bean Soup, Spanish Bean Soup and Yuca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LA SEPTIMA CAFE
LA SEPTIMA CAFE in Brandon has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yuca, Mini Beef Stuffed Potatoes (Papas Rellenas) and Platanos Maduros. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LA SEPTIMA CAFE
LA SEPTIMA CAFE in Brandon has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Bean Soup, Pescado a La Rusa and Spanish Bean Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at LA SEPTIMA CAFE
LA SEPTIMA CAFE in Brandon has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including The Cuban. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at LA SEPTIMA CAFE
LA SEPTIMA CAFE in Brandon has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ropa Vieja. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LA SEPTIMA CAFE
LA SEPTIMA CAFE in Brandon has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Bean Soup, Spanish Bean Soup and Yuca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at LA SEPTIMA CAFE
LA SEPTIMA CAFE in Brandon has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Bean Soup, Spanish Bean Soup and Yellow Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at LA SEPTIMA CAFE
LA SEPTIMA CAFE in Brandon has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Bean Soup, Spanish Bean Soup and Yuca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at LA SEPTIMA CAFE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Media Noche | 24.3 g | 45.1 g |
| The Cuban | 3 g | 43.3 g |
| Platanos Maduros | 48.6 g | 22.9 g |
| Quesadillas | 52.3 g | 15.8 g |
| Cafe Con Leche | 22.5 g | 14.8 g |
| Lechon Asado | 117.4 g | 14.7 g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | 44.3 g | 11.6 g |
| Arroz Con Pollo | 13.6 g | 10.4 g |
| Chocolate Cake | 62.3 g | 9.5 g |
| Yuca | 31.6 g | 9.1 g |
| Breaded Palomilla Steak | 13.2 g | 8.6 g |
| Yellow Rice | 54.7 g | 5.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Hours
- Hours Mon - Sat 11: 00 AM -
- 8:00 PM
Menu
Tapas
- Quesadillas - $8.95: Pulled Pork, Chicken, or Ropa, onions, peppers, and mixed cheeses grilled on two flour tortillas. Served with guava sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuca Fries - $5.95: Golden fried yuca tossed with garlic and parmesan cheese sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basket of Homemade Spanish Chips - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Devil Crab (Croqueta De Jaiba) - $8.95: 100% blue crab claw meat. May contain shell. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Beef Stuffed Potatoes (Papas Rellenas) - $7.95: 7 mini beef stuffed potatoes. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Black Bean Soup - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanish Bean Soup - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caldo Gallego Soup - $3.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $3.99 Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $4.99: Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion, and olives. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seventh Avenue Salad - $11.95: Crisp lettuce topped with ham, Genoa salami, and Swiss cheese. Garnished with tomatoes, pepperoncini, olives, red onions, green pepper, and parmesan. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup & Salad Combo - $7.95: Cup of soup served with house salad. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Authentic Ybor Dishes
- Ropa Vieja - $18.95: Shredded tender flank steak slow simmered in a burgundy wine sauce. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Picadillo Con Papas Frita - $16.95: Ground beef, olives, and capers in seasoned tomato sauce topped with shoestring potatoes. Served with two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Palomilla Steak - $18.95: Breaded palomilla steak topped with grilled onions. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palomilla Milanesa - $19.95: Breaded palomilla steak topped with tomato sauce, boiled eggs, peas, pimientos, and parmesan. Served with two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Pepe - $19.95: Breaded and fried palomilla steak topped with peas, parsley, pimentos, red onions, and burgundy wine sauce. Served with two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pescado a La Rusa - $16.95: Spanish-style whitefish filet dusted in seasoned bread crumbs and fried. Topped with Russian-style sauce. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lechon Asado - $15.95: Fresh pork marinated in sour orange mojo and slow-roasted. Served with two sides. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Walk Around La Septima - $17.95: Sampling of Ropa Vieja, Picadillo, and Lechon Asado served with black beans and yellow rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz Con Pollo - $13.95: Yellow rice and Jumbo leg quarter chicken seasoned with saffron. Served with one side. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palomilla Parmesan - $18.95: Breaded palomilla steak topped with marinara, mozzarella, and parmesan. Served with Pasta or Rice and garlic bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jaiba Enchilado - $17.95: Blue crab claw meat in marinara sauce. Served on angel hair pasta with garlic bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Fusion Bowl - $14.95: Yellow rice topped with black beans, platanos, choice of protein, guava sour cream, and chimichurri sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- The Cuban - $7.95: Smoked ham, mojo roasted pork, Genoa salami, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard, and mayonnaise on Cuban bread or wrap. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Media Noche - $8.95: Egg bread, roast pork, ham, Swiss, dill pickle chips, and mustard. Served with Spanish chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Casino - $9.95: Slow-roasted pork topped with marinated onions on Cuban bread. Served with mojo for dipping and Spanish chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Agliano - $9.95: Fried whitefish filet on Cuban bread with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and tartar sauce. Served with Spanish chips. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Yellow Rice - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Platanos Maduros - $4.25: Fried sweet plantains. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuca - $4.25: Cassava with garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flan - $2.95: Traditional Spanish custard. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Guava Cheesecake - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Cake - $8.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Cafe Con Leche - $2.95: Half Cuban coffee, half boiled milk.
- Red or White Sangria - $4: Wine blended with fruit juices, triple sec, and brandy. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Soda - $2.75: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Coke Zero, Ginger Ale.
- Stella Artois - $4: Bottled beer.
Frequently Asked Questions about LA SEPTIMA CAFE
- Is LA SEPTIMA CAFE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LA SEPTIMA CAFE has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Black Bean Soup, Spanish Bean Soup and Yuca.
- What can I eat at LA SEPTIMA CAFE on a dairy-free diet?
- Black Bean Soup, Spanish Bean Soup and Yuca carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LA SEPTIMA CAFE have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Black Bean Soup and Spanish Bean Soup.
- Is LA SEPTIMA CAFE gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at LA SEPTIMA CAFE?
- Media Noche, at roughly 45.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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