Tampa, Florida - Peru is known for their great seafood and Argentina for its grilled meats. Just south of Ybor City on Fifth Avenue in Tampa is a place that serves both styles of food and succeeds.
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El Puerto Grill is owned by a Peruvian and an Argentinean, Yanko Maceda and Nelson Umana, who both create delicious dishes from their homeland.
Nelson Umana usually can be found behind the grill, with over 20 years of experience working in the international Latin cuisine industry. He has dishes from Argentina, Peru, El Salvador, Mexico and Cuba, to name a few.
And if you're looking for a fine cigar after your meal, you won't have to go far. On the premises is Tabanero Cigars, specializing in hand-rolled Ybor City cigars.
www.elpuertoybor.com
El Puerto Restaurant and Grill
1623 E. 5th Avenue - Tampa, Florida
Hours of operation:
Monday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 12:00AM (midnight)
Sunday: 12:00 PM (noon) - 9:30 PM
Phone: (813) 248-8222