Tucked away in a strip mall in North Tampa, La Casa Catracha serves as a slice of home for Hondurans — almost literally. The name translates to “The Honduran House.”
The smell of freshly grilled carne asada and fried plantains wafts through the air. Behind the counter, a shelf brims with Honduran snacks and trinkets. Restaurant owner Brenda Coto greets her customers with a smile.
“La gente disfruta venir a comer acá, sentirse en casa (People enjoy coming here to eat, they feel at home),” Coto said…