Ybor City Recommendations?

BlackDog · 03-21-2021, 01:02 PM

Hey guys, I’m near Tampa on vacation, and want to check out Ybor City. I know Tampa Sweethearts is there. What else can you recommend? I appreciate your help!

CigarNut · 03-21-2021, 03:08 PM

I like:

- Tabanero Cigars: 1605 E 7th
- King Corona Cigars: 1523 E 7th
- Tampa Sweethearts: 1603 E 6th

You can park near any one of these and walk to all of them. I usually park on a side street near Tabanero and walk from there. Most of the streets are one-way, so keep that in mind

Tabanero has a small lounge and a rolling area up front and you can watch them from inside or out — they have several tables outside as well as inside. Tabanero used to give you a free Cuban coffee if you purchased some cigars — this was prepandemic, so I’m not sure now.

King Corona also has a nice large lounge and small food menu.

Tampa Sweethearts is more like a traditional cigar store with a (very) small smoking area.

Also, a bit longer walk is Columbia Restaurant (2117 E 7th) — they have really great food, and you can purchase their (high-priced) cigars in their gift shop. I believe the cigars are Nicaraguan, and they are pretty good.

I have not been to any of them since the pandemic, so be sure to call first.

If we were not in the midst of this sh!t, I’d meet you down there — I love Ybor City.

Tio Gato · 03-21-2021, 11:48 PM

Michael is wise.
Be sure to get "The Famous Salad" with your meal at the Columbia.
I advise going during the day. It's safer.

Enjoy Florida!

Porch Dweller · 03-22-2021, 05:11 AM

I third Michael's recommendations.

elderboy02 · 03-22-2021, 07:01 AM

I go to Ybor City every December and was just there a few months ago. I love it.

1. Tabanero for sure
2. King Corona definitely
3. Forget Tampa Sweethearts. They are afraid of COVID and won't let the public enter. You have to purchase online and they bring stuff out to you

4. Tampa Brewing Co. right in the middle of Centro Ybor has great draft beer and awesome food.

If you want a fancy place to check out, go to Davidoff. It's just outside Ybor. It's pricier, but they have top shelf spirits.

BlackDog · 03-22-2021, 09:24 AM

Thank you guys, heading there today. I appreciate your help!

Wharf Rat · 03-22-2021, 12:51 PM

I hope you’re having fun wandering around Ybor. One small warning : The only time I ever got got tobacco beetles was in some singles I bought there. Freeze ‘em before they get near your stash.

357 · 01-05-2022, 12:24 PM

I am in Florida for the winter. I very much would like to make it to Ybor City. If I don't before I head north in March, I will in December 2022 for sure.

sigsauer · 01-05-2022, 04:19 PM

man I am jealous

03-21-2021, 01:02 PM	#1
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Ybor City Recommendations? Hey guys, I’m near Tampa on vacation, and want to check out Ybor City. I know Tampa Sweethearts is there. What else can you recommend? I appreciate your help! __________________ "We live in the good of this."

03-21-2021, 03:08 PM	#2
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Ybor City Recommendations? I like: - Tabanero Cigars: 1605 E 7th - King Corona Cigars: 1523 E 7th - Tampa Sweethearts: 1603 E 6th You can park near any one of these and walk to all of them. I usually park on a side street near Tabanero and walk from there. Most of the streets are one-way, so keep that in mind Tabanero has a small lounge and a rolling area up front and you can watch them from inside or out — they have several tables outside as well as inside. Tabanero used to give you a free Cuban coffee if you purchased some cigars — this was prepandemic, so I’m not sure now. King Corona also has a nice large lounge and small food menu. Tampa Sweethearts is more like a traditional cigar store with a (very) small smoking area. Also, a bit longer walk is Columbia Restaurant (2117 E 7th) — they have really great food, and you can purchase their (high-priced) cigars in their gift shop. I believe the cigars are Nicaraguan, and they are pretty good. I have not been to any of them since the pandemic, so be sure to call first. If we were not in the midst of this sh!t, I’d meet you down there — I love Ybor City. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-21-2021, 11:48 PM	#3
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Ybor City Recommendations? Michael is wise. Be sure to get "The Famous Salad" with your meal at the Columbia. I advise going during the day. It's safer. Enjoy Florida! __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

03-22-2021, 05:11 AM	#4
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,380 Trading: (24)	Re: Ybor City Recommendations? I third Michael's recommendations. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

03-22-2021, 07:01 AM	#5
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Ybor City Recommendations? I go to Ybor City every December and was just there a few months ago. I love it. 1. Tabanero for sure 2. King Corona definitely 3. Forget Tampa Sweethearts. They are afraid of COVID and won't let the public enter. You have to purchase online and they bring stuff out to you 4. Tampa Brewing Co. right in the middle of Centro Ybor has great draft beer and awesome food. If you want a fancy place to check out, go to Davidoff. It's just outside Ybor. It's pricier, but they have top shelf spirits.

03-22-2021, 09:24 AM	#6
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Ybor City Recommendations? Thank you guys, heading there today. I appreciate your help! __________________ "We live in the good of this."

03-22-2021, 12:51 PM	#7
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 786 Trading: (7)	Re: Ybor City Recommendations? I hope you’re having fun wandering around Ybor. One small warning : The only time I ever got got tobacco beetles was in some singles I bought there. Freeze ‘em before they get near your stash.

01-05-2022, 12:24 PM	#8
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Ybor City Recommendations? I am in Florida for the winter. I very much would like to make it to Ybor City. If I don't before I head north in March, I will in December 2022 for sure. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

01-05-2022, 04:19 PM	#9
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,370 Trading: (63)	Re: Ybor City Recommendations? man I am jealous