Columbia Restaurant isn’t just another historic eatery in Tampa’s Ybor City. It’s a living monument to tradition, flavor, and family devotion.
Since 1905, four generations of the Hernandez-Gonzmart family have kept the same recipes, the same spirit, and the same love for Spanish-Cuban cuisine alive. Walking through its doors feels like stepping into a time capsule where the past is celebrated with every dish, every dance, and every warm welcome.
A Table Where History And Home Cooking Meet
Step through the doors of Columbia Restaurant in Tampa’s Ybor City and you’ll feel like you’ve entered a living piece of Florida history. Established in 1905 by Casimiro Hernandez Sr., it’s now run by the fourth generation of the Hernandez-Gonzmart family.
The air smells faintly of garlic and nostalgia-a reminder that some traditions are too good to modernize. I came expecting old charm, but the energy here still feels alive and proud…