🍛 Tampa’s Cuban Comfort Food: A Taste of Havana in Florida

📍 Restaurant: Bodega on Central (1180 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL) 💰 Price: $20-30 per person 🌟 Why It’s Worth a Try ✅ Cuban "Gaifan" Vibes: • Lechon Plato : Juicy, fatty pulled pork over rice—tastes like a Cantonese roast pork rice bowl! • Tostones : Crispy plantains—better than fries. • Pickled Peppers: Sour-spicy kick (Guizhou-approved!). ✅ Sandwich Love: • Cubano: Pressed bread with mojo-marinated pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles. ("The crunch is everything!") ✅ Drinks: • Virgin Mojito: Mint-lime soda for non-drinkers. • Orange Fizz: Not just Sprite—hints of bitter orange. 💡 Real Talk ⚠️ Not Mind-Blowing, But... • No fancy twists—just solid, homely Cuban staples. • Perfect for when you’re tired of American fried junk (looking at you, chicken-fried-everything). “Where else can you eat pork rice that tastes like home while salsa music plays in Florida?” 🎶 #TampaEats #CubanComfort #NotAnotherBurger