YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE – American
A family soul-food kitchen on East Hillsborough Avenue where the matriarch's recipes went to her son and the seasoning never got diluted. Fried chicken is the anchor, shattering outside and still juicy under it, backed by twice-baked turkey wings, oxtail over yellow rice with gravy, collard greens cooked down with smoked turkey, and a seafood pasta salad regulars ask for by name. Cream cheese pound cake for after. Portions are generous, prices are gentle, and people drive a long way for both. Sundays fill fast, so get there early.
2301 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33610 813-679-0418 https://yayasoutherncuisine.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone
Diet fit at YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE
Halal at YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE
YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE in Tampa has 4 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Macaroni and Cheese, Candied Yams and Cornbread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE
YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE in Tampa has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fried Catfish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE
YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE in Tampa has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Macaroni and Cheese, Candied Yams and Cornbread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE
YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE in Tampa has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Candied Yams and Cornbread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE
YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE in Tampa has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Collard Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE
YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE in Tampa has 4 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Candied Yams, Cornbread and Fried Catfish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE
YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE in Tampa has 4 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Macaroni and Cheese, Candied Yams and Cornbread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Anti-Inflammatory at YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE
YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE in Tampa has 3 anti-inflammatory-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smothered Pork Chops, Cornbread and Collard Greens. 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 YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Smothered Pork Chops | 41.2 g | 31.5 g |
| Fried Catfish | 1.9 g | 14.8 g |
| Macaroni and Cheese | 16.4 g | 5 g |
| Cornbread | 39.1 g | 4.9 g |
| Collard Greens | 1.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Candied Yams | 2.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Sweet Tea | 10.2 g | 0 g |
| Lemonade | 72.9 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Soul Food Classics
- Southern Fried Chicken - $14.99: Authentic southern fried chicken seasoned with traditional spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smothered Pork Chops - $16.5: Tender pork chops smothered in rich brown gravy Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Catfish - $15.99: Cornmeal-crusted catfish fillets Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Macaroni and Cheese - $4.5: Baked creamy cheese sauce and pasta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Collard Greens - $3.99: Slow-cooked greens with smoked meat seasoning Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Candied Yams - $3.99: Sweet potatoes glazed with cinnamon and sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cornbread - $1.5: Traditional southern style cornbread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Sweet Tea - $2.5: House-brewed southern sweet tea
- Lemonade - $2.75: Freshly squeezed lemonade
Frequently Asked Questions about YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE
- Is YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE halal-friendly?
- Yes. YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE has 4 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Macaroni and Cheese, Candied Yams and Cornbread.
- What can I eat at YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE on a halal diet?
- Macaroni and Cheese, Candied Yams and Cornbread carry the halal tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- What is the highest-protein dish at YAYA SOUTHERN CUISINE?
- Smothered Pork Chops, at roughly 31.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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