The 12 Best Restaurants in Tampa - Eater Miami
"Columbia comes with a rich history (it is Florida’s oldest restaurant, after all). Founded in 1905 by Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez, Sr. the Columbia Restaurant is still owned by the same family and has grown from a small 60-person cafe frequented by cigar workers to the largest Spanish restaurant in the world; an institution in Tampa’s historic Ybor City. Aside from its Cuban cuisine, including its paella and signature “1905 Salad” it’s world-famous for its flamenco shows that are typically accompanied by many pitchers of its house-made sangria." - Liz Newman
