Ling's Soup Dumplings ★ 4.3
Ling's Dumplings at Heights Public Market hands a dozen pork soup dumplings for $14, a Tampa dumpling bargain. A quiet neighborhood pick worth the trip.
Try: Pork soup dumplings
Han Hand Roll Trio is a budget eat in Tampa.
Han Hand Roll at Heights Public Market runs three hand rolls plus miso for $17, a budget sushi option in the food hall. The room fills early on weekends.
Address: 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Ling's Dumplings at Heights Public Market hands a dozen pork soup dumplings for $14, a Tampa dumpling bargain. A quiet neighborhood pick worth the trip.
Try: Pork soup dumplings
The Mediterranean Chickpea runs a vegetarian falafel wrap for $11, with house-made hummus and salad on the side. The bar is a great spot for solo diners.
Try: Falafel wrap
Brocato's on East Columbus has built Tampa's most affordable Cuban sandwich and deviled crab combo since 1948, under $15 for a meal. The room fills early.
Try: Cuban sandwich + deviled crab
La Teresita's counter-side palomilla steak with yellow rice and black beans runs $13 since the Capdevila family opened in 1972. A welcoming dining room.
Try: Palomilla steak plate
Wat Mongkolratanaram's Sunday Thai market noodle counter sells pad thai, guay tiew and curry plates for under $10 each. The bar is a great spot for solo.
Try: Pad thai
Michelle Faedo's deviled crabs run $6 each from the Ybor counter and food truck, the most affordable take on the classic Tampa croquette. Open year-round.
Try: Deviled crab