El Tablado — Restaurant in Citrus Park

If you're in Tampa, you absolutely need to visit this Islander fusion gem! It’s a small but stunning spot that seamlessly blends vibrant flavors, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Here's why it’s a must-visit:

Ambiance and Atmosphere The restaurant offers a cozy yet stylish setup. Inside, you’ll find a chic bar with expertly crafted cocktails. Outside, the patio seating is perfect for dining under the stars, with heating lamps to keep you warm on cooler evenings. The space truly comes alive on Friday and Saturday nights, thanks to a live band that adds an energetic, tropical vibe to the experience.

Menu Highlights The menu is a fusion of island-inspired dishes and classic favorites, offering something for everyone.

What I Tried: Entrée: New York Strip with creamy mashed potatoes and perfectly cooked bacon-wrapped asparagus. Every bite was a delight, from the tender steak to the savory sides. Appetizers: Yucca fries, crispy and perfectly seasoned. Chips with pico de gallo that was bursting with fresh, zesty flavors—honestly, some of the best I've ever had.

The variety on the menu ensures that whether you’re craving hearty comfort food or lighter tropical flavors, you’ll leave satisfied.

Service and Experience The staff and owner truly make you feel at home. They’re warm, attentive, and clearly passionate about the food and the experience they provide. It’s rare to find a place where the hospitality feels this genuine.

Final Thoughts Whether you're coming for the food, drinks, live music, or just to soak in the gorgeous decor and relaxed atmosphere, this place has it all. It's a true hidden gem in Tampa and one I’ll definitely be revisiting.

If you’re in the area, don’t miss out—this spot deserves a place at the top of your...

This is a new place that has only been open less than a year. It was our first time giving it a try. When we walked in several of the staff greeted us with smiles and gave us the option to dine inside or outside. We opted for outside since the weather was really nice. A little bit of back ground traffic noise from Linebaugh Ave and I am sure we wouldn't of even noticed if band had been playing at this time. Service was excellent. Food: We ordered Lobster bites as an appetizer. I thought the portion was fair and plenty for my wife and I. It's lightly breaded and deep fried. Comes with options for dipping sauce. We chose mango and Diablo on the side. It was great with the mango and on fire with the Diablo. I like hot but the Diablo was too much for me so I went to mango to put the fire out. Lol For main course my wife ordered mussels and I ordered tequila shrimp. She liked the mussels and the sauce they came in. Very flavorful. She would of preferred if they were smaller mussels but she enjoyed them and I tried them and overall I thought they were very good. I had the tequila shrimp. I was a little disappointed as I really didn't feel it had much spice or flavor infused into the shrimp. My opinion and maybe my taste buds were a bit scorched from the Diablo sauce. Lol! The shrimp dish came with two sides. I chose fried Yuka as I had never had it prepared that way. I loved it. Better than any French fry I have ever had. I also had bacon wrapped asparagus. What can I say? It had bacon. Overall we enjoyed the experience and we will return to try some of the many other dishes on the menu. Price: if you are looking for cheap keep on going. It's not. But I think it was fair for what food and operation...

Well, before anything I will thank them for accommodating 14 of us. We had our Mother's Day early dinner there. Their phones don’t work. We called all day Friday to get a res, my dad had to drive there a day before to set it up. Bad start. I understand it was a busy day and it was a lot of us. I won't complain about the service too much but they did seem a little overwhelmed assisting us. I got my beer and that was the only drink I got. Not a lot of attention at least to my side. That being said, the ambience was ok. Place was clean and is new, so it was fine, nothing fancy, just adequately decorated. Now, the food.... Abismal. Honestly some of the worst I've eaten especially for the premium prices they are charging. I tried EVERYONES dish, all 12 adults disliked what we ordered. The fish my wife ordered was overcooked and lacked flavor, the sautéed vegetables were almost raw, and her yuca fries were bland and hard. The ceviche you could tell had been sitting for HOURS as it had overcooked in the now bitter lime, and had that bad "fishy" taste. The octopus is NOTHING like the picture, no sear, weird gamey taste, on top of overcooked mashed potatoes (the "chimichurri" tasted like it was rotten). My chicken was dry and over limed with what seemed like an after thought of a tomato sauce on top. It came with potatoes that were almost raw in the middle. Everyone in my family said the food was horrible and will not come back. What seemed promising as a "grill" was nothing of the sorts. Disappointed 3 generations of a family with one meal. Would not recommend unless the...