These are the best latin restaurants Tampa has to offer to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, which runs from September 15 to October 15.
If you’re in Tampa and you’re not exploring the Latino spots, what are you even doing with your life? Tampa is bursting with places where you can get a real taste of Puerto Rico, Mexico, El Salvador, the DR, and way more. And let’s be honest: your abuela would absolutely judge you for sleeping on all this flavor.
This guide is your cheat code. It’s for everyone tired of bland “fusion” nonsense, for every Boricua, Salvadoreño, Cubano, and anyone who knows “lechón” is a lifestyle.
So… What’s the Deal with Hispanic Heritage Month?
Now, some folks think Hispanic Heritage Month is just an excuse to put on a guayabera and eat an empanadilla, which, honestly, is a great start. But it’s much deeper than that. This month is about celebrating every “qué jodienda” moment our people have survived, all the ridiculous things we’ve had to put up with, and all the reasons we’re still here, louder than ever…