Los Gringos Tampa — Restaurant in Tampa

Food: a nice selection of typical diner/Cuban dishes. The table next to me purchased a bunch of croquettas so that must be a popular item to try for next time. I went with a cafe con leche which was excellent. Got a single biscuit with sausage gravy which was nice and fluffy, salty, creamy, and smooth gravy. Also for the main, I got the breakfast burrito which had the unusual addition of black beans. On the side, I had tater tots which I tossed in with leftover gravy for some gravy tots. The salsa was fresh but I wish I had some hot sauce for the burrito and gravy. Dish recommendation: pile of tater tots, with bacon, sausage, cheese, with gravy. 😉

Price: completely reasonable prices. $17 in today's economy for solid food.

Service: as several have experienced, a man self proclaims his title as "hot" Mario is a server there. He really steals the show with a flare for hospitality and joking with the customers. He's a very friendly character if you get my drift. That type of interaction are the few and far between in customer service where it's done at the right level for me.

Experience: overall the food came out quick and delicious. Service was attentive and amusing. Mario and the other server got nailed with a large party so I did get the wrong food initially but a corrected order came out quick and a friendly request for a water refill doesn't hurt vocalizing the first time. The restaurant suffered a power outage which stopped all service. As it would be 5 hours till corrected, I was already finished with my meal so they just offered to write down my bill and trust I'd come back to pay. That's a bold offer of trust but I offered to just pay it in cash as I had enough to cover my bill. The restaurant definitely has earned a place for me to come back and try more. Certainly...

Well where do I start… let’s start with Mario! We’ve known Mario and his family for over 30 years. Mario is the star attraction so to speak at Los Gringos. We’ve followed Mario around where ever he goes just for the outstanding service he provides and his contagious attitude. Now onto the cafe con leche, Cuban toast, breakfast in general you can’t go wrong with whatever you order. The food is very flavorful, fresh, affordable and cooked to perfection. We are locals and know our cafe con leche and breakfast spots and hands down Los Gringos is it. Did I mention Mario,...

Tried this place for the first time today. Corned beef hash was on special and I asked the waitress if they make their own corned beef hash. “We sure do” she replied. So I ordered the special and was disappointed when my plate came out with corned beef hash from a can. You know, the kind that looks like cat food. When I explained the situation to the bartender, he announced that he didn’t have anything to do with the kitchen and walked away. If you haven’t tried this place, don’t bother. I...