Reviewed by Mark

With fast food burrito giant Chipotle about two blocks away, why should you try the locally owned burrito shop? Because the Taqueria Cantina and Burrito Joint blows Chipotle away on both taste and quality.

There are six choices for burritos, bean, veggie, chicken, pork, beef and steak, my favorite. One time I tried the chicken and yes, it was good as well. I've also heard the Quetzacoatal Fish Tacos found on the signature menu rock. The menu also includes standard fare like chips and salsa, guacamole, chili con queso and fried plantains. There are tacos made with the same six choices as the burritos, salads, tortas (sandwiches) and wraps.

The resaturant also serves breakfast and quite frankly, if you've never had a breakfast burrito, you have no idea what you're missing. We recommend the Campesino Burrito made with three scrambled eggs, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, bacon and refried beans. The whole thing is served with Pico de Gallo. If you don't have the guts to try a breakfast burrito, try an omelet.

The Taqueria Cantina and Burrito Joint stocks twenty or thirty kinds of imported beers as well as the All-American favorites like bud. I have determined that a Belgian beer, Stella Artois goes well with a steak burrito.

We highly recommend the Taqueria!

Taqueria Cantina

and Burrito Joint

813.259.9982

402 South Howard Avenue

Tampa, FL 33606