Amariles Pena was walking by La Teresita grocery store on Thursday afternoon when a car pulling into a parking space knocked her through the glass door of the store, then rammed into the building as well. ...more

June 19, 2009

A car has crashed into La Teresita grocery, and a woman walking outside the restaurant was struck and thrown through a plate glass window at the grocery, Tampa police say. ...more

June 18, 2009

Fans of the historical West Tampa restaurant La Teresita soon could have 10 new locations to find their Spanish-style omelets, cafe con leche and grits. ...more

November 21, 2008

Fans of the historical West Tampa restaurant La Teresita soon could have 10 new locations to find their Spanish-style omelets, café con leche and grits. ...more

November 20, 2008

The Florida Attorney General's Office announced today a settlement with a national food distributor involved in a bait and switch scandal at more than a dozen local restaurants accused of serving fake grouper to customers. ...more

September 3, 2008

CUBAN/SPANISH ARCO IRIS, 3328 Columbus Drive, Tampa; (813) 879-1357. This eatery captures the spirit of the small restaurants found in Havana, and although meals aren't served in a living room as they are in Cuba, the warmth of the island's hospitality is there. It is one of the best places for authentic Cuban food in the area. Arco Iris serves very fine fried rice with traditional Spanish dishes such as roast pork and breaded grouper. Great meals can be had here for less than $15. ($) ...more

August 22, 2008

CUBAN/SPANISH ARCO IRIS, 3328 Columbus Drive, Tampa; (813) 879-1357. This eatery captures the spirit of the small restaurants found in Havana, and although meals aren't served in a living room as they are in Cuba, the warmth of the island's hospitality is there. It is one of the best places for authentic Cuban food in the area. Arco Iris serves very fine fried rice with traditional Spanish dishes such as roast pork and breaded grouper. Great meals can be had here for less than $15. ($) ...more

February 14, 2008

CUBAN/SPANISH ARCO IRIS, 3328 Columbus Drive, Tampa; (813) 879-1357. This eatery captures the spirit of the small restaurants found in Havana, and although meals aren't served in a living room as they are in Cuba, the warmth of the island's hospitality is there. It is one of the best places for authentic Cuban food in the area. Arco Iris serves very fine fried rice with traditional Spanish dishes such as roast pork and breaded grouper. Great meals can be had here for less than $15. ($) ...more

December 26, 2007

Wallace Reyes' tiny cigar shop is hidden in a Columbus Drive strip mall known mostly as the home of La Teresita grocery. ...more

October 6, 2007