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The 4 best Cuban restaurants in Tampa

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Cuban spots around Tampa. Here's a rundown of top businesses in the city, with ratings, photos and more.
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A cook prepares a meal inside the kitchen at the Columbia Restaurant.

TAMPA, Fla. — Looking for an authentic Tampa Cuban sandwich at a favorite local restaurant?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Cuban spots around Tampa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

1. Columbia Restaurant

Topping the list is Columbia Restaurant. Located at 2117 E. Seventh Ave. in Historic Ybor, the Spanish and Cuban spot is the most popular Cuban restaurant in Tampa, boasting four stars out of 2,197 reviews on Yelp.

2. West Tampa Sandwich Shop

Next up is Northeast Macfarlane's West Tampa Sandwich Shop, situated at 3904 N. Armenia Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 452 reviews on Yelp, the Cuban and breakfast and brunch spot, offering sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. La Teresita Cafe

Northeast Macfarlane's La Teresita Cafe, located at 3246 W. Columbus Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Cuban and Spanish spot four stars out of 825 reviews.

4. The Stone Soup Company

Finally, over in Historic Ybor, check out The Stone Soup Company, which has earned four stars out of 388 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Cuban spot, which offers Cuban sandwiches, empanadas and soup, at 1919 E. Seventh Ave.

This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.

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