La Teresita Restaurant

05/14/08

24 hour CUBAN FOOD! wow!

by FloridaRobert at Citysearch

24 hours a day and not bad. Actually it is pretty good, though at 3am the customers are sort of scary, but then I didn't look in the mirror. I went back for lunch, again again at least one a week. Going to keep coming every time I'm in this area. OH.. and it is close to the airport and football stadium... Go there.. but keep in mind it is a COUNTER DINNER, not a restaurant.

03/21/08

Americanized

by Pluto1 at Citysearch

Being from a Cuban family and eating authentic Cuban food all my life I can actually say that this restaurant has changed its true flavor which I don't say is wrong becuase they may be after a larger spectrum of people. Food at La Teresita to a Cuban is like Olive Garden is eating authentic Italian food to an Italian or Don Papblos is to a Mexican.

02/25/08

Great Cuban delight!!

by Memphisgirl11 at Citysearch

Our son and girlfriend (Cuban) treated us to a wonderful meal with good service! They were patient with our questions and nice. They even treated me to a free dessert to take home! We will make this a regular stop to our visits! Thank you to a wonderful experience in Cuban hospitality and great food!

• Pros: Be ready to be overwhelmed with lots of good food!
• Cons: Service a little slow but was late Sunday night.

01/26/08

All Around Great Food & Price

by Chittlin at Citysearch

You will find none better in food and price. There is no atmosphere here, just local diner type surroundings. Clean and comfortable. No tables, just a series of counter seats. The food is really good. I enjoyed the "collard green soup" which I tried at the suggestion of my cousin who used to live in the area. It was great! I highly suggest this place for the food. Try the coffee too! Good at both breakfast and dinner.

If you are a regular ole American, you will feel you have stepped off into Cuba. They are friendly though. They struggled to understand my Tennessee Southern dialect!

10/29/07

Good Food - Cheap!

by egoh510 at Citysearch

My fiance and I are soooo glad that we looked up citysearch for cheap eats in Tampa cuz we found La Teresita! La Teresita is more like a diner than a restaurant, but not only is the food cheap but it is soooooooo good! The ropa vieja is so tasty + you get 2 sides ( i picked the moro rice and fried plantains) -- all for $7 bucks! Can't beat that. They also serve you this HOT toasted bread on top of everything else! We brought three other friends back to la teresita --and they were all impressed with the food and price :)

• Pros: FOOD, price, lots of parking, good friendly service
• Cons: none

07/23/07

cubans subs nasty really diferrent

by user0328 at Citysearch

nasty realy nasty i dont come back sorry nasty realy nasty i dont come back sorry nasty realy nasty i dont come back sorry nasty realy nasty i dont come back sorry

05/12/07

Great food and Great Price!!

by livingntaste at Citysearch

We love this place for lunch or dinner! Great food! My favorites are 'Rope Veja' and their OX-tail!! 'Rope Veja' is only available on Fridays and OX-Tail is only available on Wed or Thursdays...Its better if you go with someone who speaks English since most of their staff don't really speak lots English, excellent food with outstanding inexpensive prices. Not the most clean Restaurants, but great food...

• Pros: OX-tail, Rope Veja
• Cons: Services,

04/06/07

Best Spanish food!

by mb14 at Citysearch

The food is great but the service is really bad. If you go to this place keep in mind that you are paying only for the food not for the service.

• Pros: Good food
• Cons: Bad service

09/16/06

Awesome Food !!

by robertofdc at Citysearch

Very good food, sorrounded by a friendly atmosphere. The service is very quick so you dont have to wait to long for the delicious dishes. On the top of everything, the food is very affordable. Great place in the heart of Tampa !!!!

• Pros: Very inexpensive, and very very good
• Cons: Not the most modernized

07/22/06

i've died and gone to cuban heaven

by faeriemary at Citysearch

La Teresita's is bar-none some of the best cuban food in tampa. i can't believe the huge portions of food they give and how little money each dish costs ($5-$10 each). the building is so great -- it's very old and has alot of personality to it. the service is great also -- usually very prompt and always friendly. the arroz amarillo y platanos fritos (yellow rice and fried plantains) are especiallly delicious. any of the meat dishes are quite savory as well -- very generous portions of the meat are always served. try the sangria!!! ooooooo so good! i think it's the best locally-made sangria. two thumbs up!

• Pros: open very late, excellent prices