What to order at Columbia Restaurant

Must order
1905 Salad tableside, Cuban sandwich with the house Cuban bread, and the Spanish bean soup.
Signature dishes
1905 Salad, Cuban sandwich, Paella a la Valenciana, Spanish bean soup
Editor tip
Book the flamenco performance nights Monday through Saturday; the restaurant spans an entire city block with 15 dining rooms.
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CuisineCaribbean
Price$$$
Neighborhoodybor-city
HoursSun-Thu 11:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00
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Signature dishes: 1905 Salad, Cuban sandwich, Paella a la Valenciana, Spanish bean soup

Must order: 1905 Salad tableside, Cuban sandwich with the house Cuban bread, and the Spanish bean soup.

Tip: Book the flamenco performance nights Monday through Saturday; the restaurant spans an entire city block with 15 dining rooms.

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Address: 2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

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