Tampa Nueva Cantina To Offer Area's Only Mexican Sunday Brunch

TAMPA, FL – Known as “That Mexican Place,” Nueva Cantina has launched an 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday brunch buffet at its new South Tampa location, 4019 South MacDill Ave.

Some brunch buffet items will vary on a weekly basis. Mainstays of the buffet will include a variety of salads, pastries, Eggs Benedicto, a station with omelets made to order, as well as a variety of Mexican side dishes and desserts. Entrees such as shrimp and grits, shrimp and sausage paella, chipotle chicken and beef tips will be offered on a rotating basis.

The buffet is $19.95, all-inclusive, with $12 bottomless mimosas and a 30-plus accompaniment Bloody Mary/Bloody Maria bar are also offered (A Bloody Maria is with tequila instead of vodka.).

“We decided to offer the brunch buffet at our South Tampa location as an alternative to other Mexican options,” said Louie Spetrini, Nueva Cantina managing partner. “We are one of or quite possibly the only Tampa Bay area Mexican restaurant offering a Sunday brunch buffet. Our a la carte brunch will continue at the St. Petersburg location.”

In addition, a limited number of a la carte brunch dishes will be available at the South Tampa location. Menu items include flautas, taco salad, tacos, enchiladas and quesadillas.

The Culinary Institute of America-trained Chef Paul Daubert created the Nueva Cantina Central Mexico-based menu featuring authentic dishes with a slightly contemporary twist.

Nueva Cantina South Tampa has also debuted branded gourmet hot sauces bottled by St. Petersburg-based purveyor Reva Foods. Spetrini wanted to give diners an opportunity to enjoy the spicy and savory flavors of “That Mexican Place” in the comfort of their own homes.

Local heroes Joey, Johnny and Paul Vitale, known as the Vitale Brothers, are also featured at Nueva Cantina South Tampa. Known for their brightly colored murals inspired by the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead, the Vitale Brothers have been an integral part in shaping the Nueva Cantina brand and the South Tampa art community.

The South Tampa restaurant features three full bars and close to 200 spaces of indoor and outdoor patio seating. It will be adding private dining space in the near future.

Nueva Cantina South Tampa highlights the same daily specials as its St. Petersburg sister location—including, but not limited to: Happy Hour Monday-Friday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; $3 Taco Tuesdays; $3 Margaritas and $12 Pitchers on Wednesdays; and Buy One Get One Half Off Fajitas on Thursday.

Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Founded in 2016 in downtown St. Petersburg at 1625 4th St. S., Nueva Cantina features brightly colored, festive décor, and outdoor patio seating. Nueva Cantina also has a food truck available for parties and events. In addition to managing partner Spetrini, co-owners are Erin and Rocco Rinaldi.

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