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Authentic Latin American Cuisine in the heart of Ybor City - Call 813.248.8222

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El Puerto Restaurant & Grill is a hidden gem and a grilled meat lover’s paradise just off the main strip in Tampa’s Historic Ybor City District neatly tucked away at the corner of 5th and 17th Street.

On any given day you’ll find locals and tourists, families, couples and groups of friends enjoying El Puerto’s perfected recipes from Latin American countries. Try the Parrillada, a traditional Argentinean entrée featuring different cuts of meat grilled to mouthwatering perfection or a classic Peruvian Ceviche accompanied by a glass of refreshing Sangria!

But don’t come in a hurry. As you’ll come to learn and love, El Puerto Restaurant & Grill is a, local, family-owned restaurant where everything is quite literally prepared to order because of an ironclad commitment to maximum flavor for an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Even Creative Loafing awarded El Puerto with a plaque for “The Best Worth The Wait Lunch Experience” which you can find proudly hanging in the dining room area next to the bar!

The portions are huge, so make plans to save some in a to-go box and leave room for coffee and dessert. If you’ve never had a Panqueque de Dulce de Leche or a Tres Leche, oh boy, you’re in for a treat!

Address: 1623 E 5th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605, USA
Phone: (813) 248-8222
moc.robyotreuple@snoitavreser
State: Florida
Zip Code: 33605


Reviews
Needs attention to important details. No servers were even trying to smile and all seemed uninterested in customers. We were seated and waited on promptly but were not served until 15-20 minutes after almost everyone else who came in after us. 50+ minutes is way too long for a couple of steaks, fries and a salad when it was not busy. The steaks had some gristle but the knives were not able to cut it at all. Rather than wrestling with it, we took almost everything home to use our own steak knives. $50+ for 2 people and nothing was done to make up for the extremely long wait. The salad dressing was very tasty, as was the chimichurri and hot sauce. I don't normally eat bread but I was grateful for the one roll each and butter we received, as otherwise we would have been very hungry while waiting for our food. The steaks lacked a bit in flavor.
9 years ago (06-08-2017)
Food was great. Service was attentive. Ambiance was relaxing. Only downside was the table behind us. They were loud, using a lot of profanities with children at tables near by. The staff attempted to stay attentive to them in an effort to calm them. But, i don't think they were three normal patron type for the business. There were several tables there with children. The beef short ribs were flavorful. Good portion size for price. The chicken malinese was wonderful. Everything we ordered wonderful, to include the house Sangria. I wish they would open a restaurant in Savannah area.
10 years ago (16-06-2017)
First impressions: Nice location and Open layout; and Disorganized and RUDE staff. When I arrived at the front door, No One greeted me or the other two couples; even though the place was 1/3 empty with a longcentral table for 20+ awaiting a large party standing behind me. They were seated Only after one of them walked in and cornered a waitress. Both couples simply seated themselves at open but un-bussed tables. I was told to seat myself at a stool at the bar -which the bartender and a waitress were busy using as staging for drinks for that party of 20. I was told that neither of the remaining two un-bussed tables were available to me, although both the 2-seat and 4-seat tables had just been occupied by couples. I was seated at the 2-seater only after I asked to see the Manager. How was the Food?? That'll have to be another Review, as while I only started this Rant after my Order was taken and Drink had arrived, my Appetizer has finally appeared...
9 years ago (04-11-2017)
Was there for lunch and food was great and plentiful. Maybe just a little pricey but still very good will definitely come back
9 years ago (14-10-2017)
Good food nice people
9 years ago (30-10-2017)
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