Too Smokey
Unbearable. The piano player smokes, the owner smokes, the employees smoke. No way they can field high class clientele. Can't recommend any dishes, since you can't enjoy any (unless it is take out).    [10 Jan 2002 21:19:55]

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     ­Ken Keller   ken dot keller5 at verizon dot net

I like the restaurant.
I been there couple of times for dinner and I really enjoy myself. I think the new owner is really nice and friendly. The whole place is very nice and something different in Temple Terace. Restaurant have a big history, been open for 25 years. They have also the best sangria in Tampa. I wish best to the restaurant. I will be there next time.    [12 Jun 2002 23:39:06]

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Recommended Dishes: filet salteado, paella, dover sole, 4 fresh fish

     ­Jennifer   

A Tampa Tradition
This restaurant is a gem hidden along 56th street just south of Fowler Ave. I've been a patron there since I was an intern 20+ years ago. The service is elegant and consistent, as is the food. You can't go wrong here.    [01 Jul 2002 19:43:04]

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Recommended Dishes: Snapper Pappillot, Paella, Sangria with brandy

     ­Dr. Jim Moon   crazymodem at earthlink dot net

Great place
This is one of those places you dont tell your friends about, so you can have it all to your self.    [23 May 2003 03:12:38]

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Recommended Dishes: big bird that runs really fast

     ­Me, USMC   lazywino at tampabay dot rr dot com

They should sell the Sangria recipe
I love this place.

The food is great, the service is great, the Sangria is wonderful.    [11 Jun 2003 18:21:37]

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Recommended Dishes: Pappillot and the red wine with brandy Sangria

     ­Anonymous   ubenthere1 at aol dot com

Don Jose' great secret
Since now everything is "smoke free" I doubt the previous reviewer really gave this fine resturant a chance. Great value and service in a relaxed enviornment.    [10 Dec 2003 17:55:57]

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Recommended Dishes: everything

     ­Anonymous   

a family tradition
I have been eating here all my life. Their chicken and yellow rice is the best. I dont like how they have changed their atmosphere since the change in ownership, but i do like that the new owners are not as snobby as the previous.    [27 Dec 2004 21:09:31]

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Recommended Dishes: chicken and yellow rice

     ­Anonymous   

MEMORABLE MEAL
IT IS IMPRESSIVE THAT A RESTAURANT PUTS OUT A GOOD PRODUCT OVER & OVER WITH NO FUZZ.

THE SANGRIA IS THE BEST IN TOWN. THE HOMEMADE BROWN BREAD IS VERY LIGHT & FLUFFY. THE CAZUELA DE MARISCOS WAS A 10. THE DECOR AND THE ROOMS ARE VERY NOSTALGIC.

CHECK IT OUT, I HEARD THEY ARE MOVING IN 2006    [17 Oct 2005 22:40:50]

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Recommended Dishes: CAZUELA , BEEF SALTEADO, CHICK TOLEDO

     ­ KATANA