Centro Cantina

1600 E Eighth Ave., Tampa, FL 33605

(813) 241-8588

http://www.myspace.com/centrocantina

Categories: Bar, Restaurant

Cuisine: Mexican

Features: Outdoor seating

Cost range: 1.0-10.0

Payment options: Credit cards accepted

Alcohol: Full bar

More in this neighborhood: Ybor City

With kitschy chili pepper lights around the bar and Maroon 5 blaring over the loudspeaker, this chain restaurant (formerly Adobe Gila's) is more Tex than Mex. Still, you can appreciate it for what it is: an open-air hangout with a second-story view of Centro Ybor, attentive staff and live music Thursday to Sunday. The 64-ounce margarita and a selection of 30 tequilas provide the necessary liquid courage for Wednesday karaoke nights, while gringo faves like chips and dip, Southwestern egg rolls and quesadillas are filling.