PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL – Mexican
Lutz outpost of Plaza Tapatia on North Florida Avenue, part of the authentic-Mexican family running a dozen-plus locations across the state. Tacos, burritos, and traditional plates arrive with tableside guacamole theater, mariachi nights, and a full bar of signature margaritas, all inside a room reviewers call even more spectacular than expected. Catering scales to any event and private parties book the festive corners. Hours run 11 to 10, later on weekends. It suits north Tampa birthday tables, guacamole-cart audiences, margarita-first arrivals, and families who like their dinners loud, bright, and celebratory.
16319 N FLORIDA AVE, LUTZ, FL, 33549 813-264-4989 https://plazatapatialutz.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, high-fiber, alkaline, raw-food, tlc, volumetrics, soy-free
Diet fit at PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL
Dairy-Free at PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL
PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL in Lutz has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ceviche Tropical. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL
PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL in Lutz has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ceviche Tropical. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL
PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL in Lutz has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Churros, Flan and Ceviche Tropical. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL
PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL in Lutz has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Piña Loca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL
PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL in Lutz has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fresh Table Side Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL
PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL in Lutz has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Churros, Flan and Tres Leches. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL
PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL in Lutz has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flan and Tres Leches. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL
PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL in Lutz has 4 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Churros, Flan and Ceviche Tropical. 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 PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Piña Loca | 26.3 g | 124.8 g |
| Chori Pollo | 104 g | 45.8 g |
| Chorizo Con Huevo | 25.7 g | 41.5 g |
| Chicken Wings (8 pieces) | 102.7 g | 35.7 g |
| Ceviche Tropical | 109.9 g | 30.3 g |
| Sampler | 41 g | 14.5 g |
| Churros | 41.5 g | 5.1 g |
| Flan | 17.1 g | 3.4 g |
| Tres Leches | 18.3 g | 2.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Hours Fri - Sat:
- 11:00 AM AM - 11:00 PM Sun AM, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM AM
Menu
Lunch Menu
- Chorizo Con Huevo - $11.4: Mexican chorizo scrambled with eggs, served with rice, beans, and tortillas
- Huevo a La Mexicana - $11.9: Scrambled eggs with jalapeno, onion, and tomato, served with rice, beans, and tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Quesadillas Lunch - $13.5: Choice of shredded chicken or beef, served with rice and salad
- Chimichanga Lunch - $12.95: Deep-fried flour tortilla filled with shredded beef or chicken, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream. Served with beans
- Chilaquiles Lunch (Steak) - $14.99: Corn tortilla chips topped with green or red sauce, onion, sour cream, fresh cheese, served with rice and beans
- A.C.P Lunch - $12.95: Grilled chicken served over rice and topped with cheese dip, and tortillas
Appetizers
- Mini Nachos - $15.55: Spring mix, tomato, sour cream, and melted cheese with choice of protein
- Sampler - $19.5: Bean and cheese nachos, pico de gallo, sour cream, house dressing, bacon-wrapped shrimp, cheese quesadilla, chicken and beef chimichangas
- Queso Fundido - $15.5: Mozzarella cheese and chorizo over a skillet, served with 3 tortillas
- Fresh Table Side Guacamole - $14.99: Choice of Mango, Pineapple, or Regular Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Chicken Wings (8 pieces) - $14.5: Mango habanero, BBQ, or Buffalo
Seafood
- Camarones a la Toxica (Diabla) - $23.85: Jumbo shrimp cooked in spicy diabla sauce. Served with rice, black beans, and spring mix salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Piña Rellena de Mariscos - $39.4: Scallops, shrimp, octopus, imitation crab meat, bell peppers, onions, and Chihuahua cheese. Served with rice and spring mix salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Tropical - $23.85: Tropical ceviche with cucumber, mango, tomato, onion, and cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Carne Asada - $28.3: Grilled rib-eye served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, Mexican onion, Mexican corn, and tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chori Pollo - $22.75: Grilled chicken breast topped with Mexican chorizo and nacho cheese. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piña Loca - $29.3: Half carved pineapple stuffed with chicken, steak, shrimp, onion, bell peppers, and melted cheese. Served with rice and spring mix salad Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Chipotle Fettuccine - $20.75: Pasta in a creamy chipotle sauce with shrimp. Served with garlic bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Spinach Fettuccine - $18.75: Pasta in a creamy spinach sauce with chicken. Served with garlic bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tres Leches - $8.3: Traditional three milk cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Soy Free
- Churros - $6.75: Fried dough pastry with cinnamon sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flan - $8.3: Mexican custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL
- Is PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ceviche Tropical.
- What can I eat at PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL on a dairy-free diet?
- Ceviche Tropical carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fresh Table Side Guacamole.
- Is PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 PLAZA TAPATIA MEXICAN RESTAURANT BAR AND GRILL?
- Piña Loca, at roughly 124.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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