La Teresita
La Teresita is an historic Cuban cuisine restaurant with affiliated market and bakery in Tampa, Florida, in the West Tampa region. La Teresita opened in 1972 as a market. La Teresita is owned by the Capedevila family. A grocery market is located on the other side of a side street off West Columbus Drive from the restaurant and bakery. Founders Maximino and Coralia Capdevila emigrated from Cuba in 1962 after Fidel Castro came to power. They established the business as a grocery store and sold sandwiches. The family business gradually grew over time.The restaurant has been described as a being regarded by politicians "as a place to be seen", and visits from President George W. Bush, John Kerry, Al Gore, and Mitt Romney have occurred. In 2007 Mitt Romney held a campaign stop at the restaurant. Romnney also attended the restaurant in 2012.
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West Columbus Drive, Tampa
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La Teresita
West Columbus Drive
33607 Tampa
Florida, United States
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