Back in the day, Ybor City was home to the world’s largest cigar rolling factories and the central hub for hispanic refugees to make new lives. Today, although some of those factories still stand, they are occupied by some of our favorite restaurants, bars, and after-work hangouts. From sushi and breweries to the historic architecture, Ybor City offers some of the coolest places to visit. The City also boasts multiple historic hispanic clubs including the Cuban Club, Centro Asturiano, and El Centro Español de Tampa. Overall, Ybor is a modernization of some the coolest history Florida has to offer.
One of the many places to pop up in an old cigar factory, Samurai Blue has some of the best sushi in Ybor. Located off of eighth and directly in Centro Ybor, it makes for an awesome lunch spot. Make sure to do the lunch special: soup or salad and two rolls for $10!
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