Tacos, burritos & healthier versions of the hearty classics are available among unique decorations.
At a glance
#49 of 82 Restaurants in Tampa #7 of 13 Mexican restaurants in TampaLocalGuideWorld score: 4.30
Rating breakdown
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5 ★59%
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4 ★22%
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3 ★9%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★5%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Urban Cantina?
- Urban Cantina is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 2,072 reviews.
- How does Urban Cantina rank in Tampa?
- Urban Cantina is #49 of 82 Restaurants in Tampa by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Urban Cantina located?
- 200 E Madison St, Tampa, FL 33602 — 1.6 km from the center of Tampa.
- How can I contact Urban Cantina?
- Phone: (813) 221-8226 · Website: urbancantina.com
Wonderful Mexican restaurant right in the heart of downtown Tampa. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. The chips seem to be made in house, and we’re very good. We had the chimichanga, and it was absolutely delicious. Was also very happy with the Mescalita. I will definitely be going back to eat here.
So glad this place was recommended by one of the Hilton staff, because I would not have considered it otherwise.
The shrimp ceviche was delicious and with the perfect amount of citrus, that most ceviches often lack, especially those within the US. I personally would have added a bit more jalapeno, but I acknowledge that I prefer more spice than most. The tortilla chips were thick and crispy and perfect for a ceviche, not the thin kind that easily breaks into pieces.
I tried a trio of street tacos.... fish, al pastor and carne asada. The carne was so tender and flavorful but the fish was outstanding. I could easily choose all fish next time. The tacos were served with a wonderful fiery salsa that had some real heat and a great depth of flavor.
The icing on the cake was the ice cold sprite in a glass bottle. Sodas and glass bottles are so underrated these days. They truly are special and a blast from the past that take me back to my childhood. For some reason, the drinks taste so much better from a glass bottle.
I wish I had room to try the freshly made churros, but I was absolutely full. Definitely look forward to returning here.
The shrimp ceviche was delicious and with the perfect amount of citrus, that most ceviches often lack, especially those within the US. I personally would have added a bit more jalapeno, but I acknowledge that I prefer more spice than most. The tortilla chips were thick and crispy and perfect for a ceviche, not the thin kind that easily breaks into pieces.
I tried a trio of street tacos.... fish, al pastor and carne asada. The carne was so tender and flavorful but the fish was outstanding. I could easily choose all fish next time. The tacos were served with a wonderful fiery salsa that had some real heat and a great depth of flavor.
The icing on the cake was the ice cold sprite in a glass bottle. Sodas and glass bottles are so underrated these days. They truly are special and a blast from the past that take me back to my childhood. For some reason, the drinks taste so much better from a glass bottle.
I wish I had room to try the freshly made churros, but I was absolutely full. Definitely look forward to returning here.
Best spot in downtown Tampa for a quick taco lunch. Authentic, not super Expensive, GREAT frozen margs, cool atmosphere & easily the coolest bar stools in town. This place is always on point and a once a week lunch spot for me 👍
Excellent drinks. La Tine is a perfect mix of smoke, spice, and Mezcal. The food and atmosphere are also wonderful. Definitely recommend. Will visit again.
We stopped here for some food and drinks before the Ne-yo concert. Food is AMAZING! The drinks are fresh and strong! The bartender Dani, is outstanding, friendly and made sure my food had no avocado (allergies). Food came out quickly and tasted great! We will definitely be back. Even if there is not a concert.. this is a spot to drop in and just have good food and drinks. Everything you would expect in a Catina! 👏
I hadn't eaten breakfast. It was 4pm and I was hungry. There is a Spanish saying. "Todo con hambre es Bueno" Meaning with hunger everything taste good. I was hungry and this had no taste. I ordered three tacos for $13. Carne asada, al pastor, and a Fish taco. You can only taste the pineapple in the al pastor, asada no flavor. I was pleased to bite into the fish taco. The only good thing on my plate. you have to pay $3.50 for rice and beans. Not even a full spoon of rice. But when I tell you that, the rice had absolutely no flavor. It's unbelievable, I mean no flavor!! The beans as well. Service was quick, professional and friendly. The place is clean and great atmosphere. If you're going to eat here, I highly recommend the fish tacos.
Absolutely delicious. Customer service is above and beyond. Barbacoa melted in my mouth! Uber Eats dropped the bag with my order and they made sure things were right. Beyond that, the food is genuinely guaranteed to be better than you can anticipate. Go check them out! They deserve your business.
Came here with a large group of adults and kids and the service was fantastic. It’s not easy catering to a crowd. The food was standard Mexican 1 tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc but all were prepared well and yummy. The tacos were excellent - esp the mushroom tacos. The nachos were crispy and gooey from the loaded toppings. The plantains were soft and sweet. The churros were a hit. All the food was reasonably priced and came out quick. Def a good spot to go to for a casual get together
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