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"Tinga tacos and quesadilla were really delicious."(4 Tips)
"Order the chips and queso, carne asada tacos were also yummy."(3 Tips)
"The Gordito Burritos is awesome, but the fries and beans...not..."(2 Tips)
"Best Mexican food in Tampa."(2 Tips)
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Fabian GiudiciJanuary 5, 2020For far the best Mexican join in Tampa Downtown!! Everything on the menu is delicious, affordable and made fresh. Recommend 100%!!
- I'm from South Texas and I'm always hesitant to have Mexican food outside of Texas. Our meal today was yummy. Order the chips and queso, carne asada tacos were also yummy.
SAUCESeptember 6, 2012Queso is awesome! Great place to watch the games as they have some nice screens surrounding the restaurant. Good service and food, just an overall great atmosphere, I recommend to all.
Dayron Arias™May 10, 2013Woooow what a great Mexican restaurant :) if you're visiting for the first time ask for a Torta :) it's going to be delicious. And if you're a Mexican you must come try this place :)
Damon PowersMay 9, 2014Fish tacos are the best I have found in Florida. They are high enough quality to pass as real Southern California fish tacos!- Nev PoljakApril 17, 2017Great guacamole. Tinga tacos and quesadilla were really delicious. Service was excellent.
Ogre Psalm33May 24, 2015Great option for Vegan or vegetarian dining: no lard in the refried beans, no sour cream in the guac!
Great atmosphere. Incredible tacos. It would be cool if they added some more margaritas to the menu.
Jeph & Kevin BarryJuly 2, 2013This is my favorite Mexican place! Chips to die for!! Tacos are the bomb!!
Jeremy MoehlmannFebruary 27, 2013Hand-made everything. Very tasty. Taco Bus around the corner was all out of the package and rather disgusting - complete with a bone/tooth-like object in my barbacoa. UC is MUCH better.
Matthew CharlesMay 4, 2012The el Rey burrito is fantastic and they do not skimp on the steak or the shrimp. Do it.
The cantelope juice is sensational..a must try! And the chips and guac are very fresh!
Mike ByrdAugust 13, 2013I agree, Taco Bus is good, but Urban Cantina is better! The cantina burrito Rocks!
cayla birk.August 3, 2011crunchyy tinga tacos are delicious & they carry pacifico, one of the best beeeers ever.
Try the carne arsada. Seriously thee Best Mexican food in Tampa
- Lues GebaraSeptember 7, 2011The Gordito Burritos is awesome, but the fries and beans...not so much. Also, salsa dip is not spicy, axe for spice green salsa. Ambiance is great though.
Mark MApril 27, 2012Anybody that thinks their tacos are better than taco bus is unqualified to speak on the matter. Maybe better than taco bell.- Jorge ModeloJuly 13, 2010Gimchi...your out of your mind, this place has the best tacos around! I think it's even better than the taco bus!
- Jennifer DenisJanuary 13, 2017Pick up service is BAD if ordering for a large group They were late half of the food was ready and the other half wasn't. Half of the food was cold by the time we got it to the office (1 block away).
Disappointed with their sopes but pleasantly surprised that they had them on the menu.
- They don't honor the check-in special anymore at their SoHo location :o(
Maggie DSeptember 18, 2010If you like chili's but don't want to admit it, this is your place! Over priced and flavor lacking food, over priced beer, and the best part is the margaritas made entirely with sweet syrupy mix thats
JoshMarch 3, 2019Slow service, and the cooks were touching food without gloves. Food was okay but nothing special. Won’t come again.
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Take ONE ambitious Urban Mexican, toss in the dream to have to best MEXICAN FOOD in town, and URBAN CANTINA is born. Food built with the freshest ingredients from small farms across the great land of the U.S.A. and down to MEXICO. Enjoy Family Recipes from 1524.
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(813) 221-8226
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No
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Live Music
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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