El Puerto Restaurant Grill

El Puerto Restaurant & Grill is a hidden gem and a grilled meat lover’s paradise just off the main strip in Tampa’s Historic Ybor City District neatly tucked away at the corner of 5th and 17th Street. On any given day you’ll find locals and tourists, families, couples and groups of friends enjoying El Puerto’s perfected recipes from Latin American countries. Try the Parrillada, a traditional Argentinean entrée featuring different cuts of meat grilled to mouthwatering perfection or a classic Peruvian Ceviche accompanied by a glass of refreshing Sangria! But don’t come in a hurry. As you’ll come to learn and love, El Puerto Restaurant & Grill is a, local, family-owned restaurant where everything is quite literally prepared to order because of an ironclad commitment to maximum flavor for an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Even Creative Loafing awarded El Puerto with a plaque for “The Best Worth The Wait Lunch Experience” which you can find proudly hanging in the dining room area next to the bar! The portions are huge, so make plans to save some in a to-go box and leave room for coffee and dessert. If you’ve never had a Panqueque de Dulce de Leche or a Tres Leche, oh boy, you’re in for a treat!