LA TERESITA – Spanish
West Tampa's Cuban anchor, grown from the grocery and sandwich counter the Capdevila family opened on Columbus Drive in the 1970s after leaving Cuba. Today La Teresita is three things at once: a counter cafe that stays open past midnight, a full dining room with live music, and a bakery and market across the side street. The cooking is Cuban and Spanish, generous and cheap - ropa vieja shredded into its sauce, oxtail braised until it surrenders, Cuban sandwiches, cafe con leche at the counter at any hour. Diners mention the portions and the prices in the same breath.
3248 W COLUMBUS DR,TAMPA, FL 33607 (813)879-4909 https://lateresitarestaurant.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, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at LA TERESITA
Dairy-Free at LA TERESITA
LA TERESITA in Tampa has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shredded Beef, Tamale and Roast Pork. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LA TERESITA
LA TERESITA in Tampa has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shredded Beef, Roast Pork and Sweet Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LA TERESITA
LA TERESITA in Tampa has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tamale, White Rice and Fried Yuca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at LA TERESITA
LA TERESITA in Tampa has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ham Croquettes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at LA TERESITA
LA TERESITA in Tampa has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Roast Pork. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LA TERESITA
LA TERESITA in Tampa has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tamale, White Rice and Fried Yuca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at LA TERESITA
LA TERESITA in Tampa has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tamale, White Rice and Fried Yuca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at LA TERESITA
LA TERESITA in Tampa has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tamale and White Rice. 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 TERESITA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe con Leche | 22.5 g | 14.8 g |
| Ham Croquettes | 0.7 g | 13.8 g |
| Roast Pork | 16.5 g | 9 g |
| Black Beans | 12.2 g | 7.1 g |
| White Rice | 55.5 g | 1.9 g |
| Cuban Coffee | 54.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Sweet Plantains | 25.8 g | 0.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Stuffed Potato - $4.5: Mashed potato ball stuffed with seasoned ground beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham Croquettes - $1.5: Traditional Cuban ham croquettes Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Yuca - $5.95: Cassava fries served with garlic mojo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamale - $3.95: Cuban style corn tamale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Roast Pork - $14.95: Slow roasted pork marinated in citrus mojo Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Beef - $15.95: Ropa Vieja - shredded beef in tomato-based sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palomilla Steak - $16.95: Thinly sliced top sirloin steak with onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fricassee - $13.95: Chicken stewed with potatoes and olives Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Rice - $3.5: Steamed white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans - $3.5: Seasoned Cuban black beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Plantains - $4.25: Fried ripe plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Cuban Coffee - $2.25: Strong espresso with sugar
- Cafe con Leche - $3.75: Cuban coffee with steamed milk
- Tropical Shakes - $4.95: Mamey, Mango, or Papaya Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about LA TERESITA
- Is LA TERESITA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LA TERESITA has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shredded Beef, Tamale and Roast Pork.
- What can I eat at LA TERESITA on a dairy-free diet?
- Shredded Beef, Tamale and Roast Pork carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LA TERESITA have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Tamale and White Rice.
- Is LA TERESITA gluten-free?
- 4 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 TERESITA?
- Cafe con Leche, at roughly 14.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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