Tampa Food Tour with 5 Tastings of Local Favourites in Ybor City｜United States

On Secret Food Tours: Tampa, you’ll experience the bold flavors and cultural stories that make Ybor City the heart of Tampa’s food scene. Once the cigar capital of the world, this neighborhood was built by Cuban, Spanish, and Italian immigrants whose culinary legacies live on today.

Your expert local guide will lead you through Ybor’s cobblestone streets, past colorful murals, century-old cigar shops, and bustling 7th Avenue—where old-world charm meets contemporary Tampa energy. Along the way, you’ll indulge in five memorable tastings that capture the city’s unique identity.

We kick things off with our Secret Dish, an exotic Florida-only bite that sets the tone for your culinary adventure. Then, step inside one of Florida’s oldest and most iconic Cuban restaurants for a taste of their world-famous Cuban sandwich—a pressed masterpiece of roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and Cuban bread with the perfect crunch.

Next, bite into Tampa’s beloved deviled crab, stuffed with spiced blue crab, paprika, and garlic—a true local delicacy. From there, savor a comforting bowl of avgolemono soup, a Greek lemon chicken soup that showcases the city’s Greek community and the tradition of philoxenia—hospitality through food.

As we explore Ybor City’s vibrant streets, you’ll soak up the area’s pirate history, cultural stories, and buzzing atmosphere before finishing with a refreshing scoop of handcrafted ice cream, the perfect treat for Florida’s sunshine.

And, as with all Secret Food Tours, there’s always our delicious Secret Dish revealed only on the day of your experience.

Water is served at most stops, and for those who’d like to upgrade, our Drinks Package includes pairings such as a Strawberry Lemongrass Spritz, Guava Colada, and a local craft beer—a perfect way to toast your Tampa adventure.

THE FOOD

• Cuban Sandwich – Tampa’s most iconic bite

• Deviled Crab – spiced blue crab with paprika & garlic

• Avgolemono Soup – Greek lemon chicken comfort food

• Handcrafted Ice Cream – the sweetest Florida finale

• Our Delicious Secret Dish

THE DRINKS

• Water

• Upgrade for: Strawberry Lemongrass Spritz, Guava Colada & Local Craft Beer