LONA – Mexican
Lona's Tampa outpost sits inside the Marriott at Water Street, a big, high-energy modern Mexican room built around sharing plates and an agave bar stocked with more than 200 tequilas and 40 mezcals. Richard Sandoval and Pablo Salas send out queso fundido with mushrooms and chorizo, Pablo's fajitas with blistered cherry tomatoes and guacamole, steak Tampiquena with corn enmolada and rajas, and churros fried to order. Diners talk most about the room's buzz and the margaritas. Downtown Tampa's loudest, most confident tequila list.
505 Water Street Tampa, FL 33602 813 273 5158 https://www.lonatampa.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, tlc, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at LONA
Dairy-Free at LONA
LONA in Tampa has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon & Habanero Guacamole, Carne Asada and Traditional Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LONA
LONA in Tampa has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon & Habanero Guacamole, Carne Asada and Traditional Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LONA
LONA in Tampa has 4 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Churros, Traditional Guacamole and Lobster Quesadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LONA
LONA in Tampa has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Traditional Guacamole and Lona Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at LONA
LONA in Tampa has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Churros, Traditional Guacamole and Lona Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at LONA
LONA in Tampa has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Traditional Guacamole and Kids Cheese Quesadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at LONA
LONA in Tampa has 3 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Churros, Traditional Guacamole and Kids Cheese Quesadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at LONA
LONA in Tampa has 1 mediterranean-tagged dish on its current menu, including Traditional Guacamole. 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 LONA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Churros | 41.5 g | 5.1 g |
| Kids Cheese Quesadilla | 52 g | 3.2 g |
| Traditional Guacamole | 1.3 g | 3.1 g |
| Mezcal Paloma | 7.7 g | 0.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Guacamole Experience
- Traditional Guacamole - $16: Avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime 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, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon & Habanero Guacamole - $18: Crispy bacon, habanero, pickled onion Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Dinner
- Lobster Quesadilla - $24: Flour tortilla, cheese, lobster, chipotle mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $38: Grilled skirt steak, chimichurri, roasted potatoes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Al Pastor - $32: Achiote marinated salmon, pineapple, cilantro rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Lona Margarita - $14: Tequila, lime, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mezcal Paloma - $15: Mezcal, grapefruit soda, lime, salt
Dessert
- Churros - $12: Cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce, cajeta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Kids
- Kids Cheese Quesadilla - $10: Flour tortilla, melted cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about LONA
- Is LONA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LONA has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon & Habanero Guacamole, Carne Asada and Traditional Guacamole.
- What can I eat at LONA on a dairy-free diet?
- Bacon & Habanero Guacamole, Carne Asada and Traditional Guacamole carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LONA have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Traditional Guacamole and Lona Margarita.
- Is LONA gluten-free?
- 3 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 LONA?
- Churros, at roughly 5.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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