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Taking the rich heritage of authentic Mexican cuisine and serving it in a 21st century urban setting, downtown Tampa eatery Urban Cantina brings you traditional Mexican food with a modernity in keeping with the hustle of our city-center.

At Urban Cantina you won’t find terracotta ornaments or folk art covering the walls, instead there’s an expression of the upwardly mobile, youthful Mexican culture; represented by skateboards, garish crucifixes, a steel-top bar, and a plethora of wrestling masks adorning the spacious open-plan restaurant.

Why the decor? That’s easy – owners Jose and Chris are both former competitors on the Mexican wrestling circuit. Now having hung up their masks (quite literally – just look on the walls!) the only thing they fight today is their customers’ hunger!

An instant hit with the downtown set, Urban Cantina offers a wide selection of piquant Mexican dishes ideal for the lunch crowd, as well as providing a chic venue to catch some great food after hours.

Tacos, fajitas, tamales, burritos, chimichangas, and of course the best rice and beans in town – enjoy a world class Mexican meal with friends in the comfortable dining area, make new acquaintances at the bar, or take your fare across the street to the central Lykes Gaslight Square Park and dine al fresco.

If you’re wrestling with the question of where to eat downtown, the answer is simple – Urban Cantina.