# 10 Best Late-Night Food Spots in Tampa Bay (2026) Pirate-themed grub in Ybor, burritos over two pounds, and pizza by the slice after midnight. When the bars let out, these spots keep the kitchen going. Picks come from Tampa Magazine and local late-night roundups. Hours are the thing that changes most, so check before you head out. Spots are numbered for easy browsing, not as a strict ranking. Updated: October 2026. Source: Real Tampa Bay Media, https://realtampabay.com/guides/best-late-night-food-in-tampa-bay ## Spots ### 1. Taco Bus Tampa-famous tacos and burritos. - Neighborhood: Downtown Tampa - Address: 505 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL Taco Bus is recognized by its yellow bus storefront and late-night crowds. Its El Jefe is a burrito weighing over two pounds. There are downtown and Seminole Heights locations. Highlights: El Jefe burrito; Yellow-bus storefront; Two locations ### 2. Gaspar's Grotto Pirate-themed with devil crab and tostones. - Neighborhood: Ybor City - Address: 1805 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL Gaspar's Grotto is decorated with pirate-themed decor and serves devil crab, tostones, mojo pork nachos and fish tacos. Highlights: Pirate decor; Devil crab; Mojo pork nachos ### 3. New York, New York Pizza Greasy late-night slices. - Neighborhood: Ybor City - Address: 1512 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL New York, New York Pizza sells late-night slices of New York-style pizza and also serves salads, burgers, wings, pasta and dessert. It has locations in Ybor City and Hyde Park. Highlights: Late-night slices; Ybor and Hyde Park; NY-style ### 4. Acropolis Greek Taverna Greek food with belly dancers. - Neighborhood: Ybor City - Address: 1833 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL Acropolis serves Greek fare such as saganaki (flaming cheese), chicken kabobs and lamb chops, with belly dancers adding to a lively atmosphere. Highlights: Flaming saganaki; Belly dancers; Greek taverna ### 5. Hattricks Downtown wings until close. - Neighborhood: Downtown Tampa - Address: 107 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL Hattricks is famous for its chicken wings, which can also be delivered late at night. It is a go-to bar for downtowners with a kitchen that stays open until close. Highlights: Chicken wings; Kitchen until close; Downtown ### 6. District Tavern Soup shooters in the Channel District. - Neighborhood: Channel District - Address: 116 N 12th St, Tampa, FL District Tavern serves classic tavern fare such as mozzarella balls, beer-battered onion rings and shrimp fritters. It is known for the Tavern Shooters, a sandwich served with four shots of soup. Highlights: Tavern Shooters; Shrimp fritters; Channel District ### 7. La Teresita Cuban plates and tres leches. - Neighborhood: West Tampa - Address: 3248 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL La Teresita serves authentic Cuban food, including Cuban sandwiches and yucca fries, with a cafeteria-style bakery section next to the restaurant. Highlights: Cuban sandwiches; Tres leches; Bakery counter ### 8. Zeko's Grill Gyros and shawarma with a drive-through. - Neighborhood: Seminole Heights - Address: 806 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL Zeko's Grill serves Mediterranean food, including chicken gyros and beef shawarma, and has a drive-through so guests do not have to leave their car. Highlights: Chicken gyros; Beef shawarma; Drive-through ### 9. Bella's Italian Cafe A pared-down late-night menu. - Neighborhood: South Tampa - Address: 1413 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL Bella's offers a pared-down late-night menu with pizzas and calzones, an unexpected late-night find with a relaxed Italian cafe feel. Highlights: Late-night pizzas; Calzones; South Tampa ### 10. Three Coins Diner 24 hours since 1984. - Neighborhood: Seminole Heights Three Coins Diner in Seminole Heights has run 24 hours a day since 1984. Highlights: 24 hours; Since 1984; Diner ## About this guide Picks are compiled from local publications and public sources and are not a paid ranking. Spots are numbered for browsing, not as a strict ranking. Hours and prices are intentionally omitted because they change; confirm details with each venue. All guides: https://realtampabay.com/guides Header photo: Kramtronik, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tampa_Cuban_Sandwich.jpg).