Columbia Restaurant, Tampa International Airport - Airside E, Gate E68

“Our meal was super delicious. We ordered Lechon Asado; $22.99 and wroth every penny! Lechon Asado is a garlic and citrus marinated roasted pulled pork, topped with sautéed onions. Served with black beans and white rice. Beyond delicious. The staff at the bar is friendly and attentive. We’ll definitely be back when passing through.”

“Friendly cozy restaurant with nice homemade meals. I wasn’t super hungry so I started with just a cup of coffee. Very good. I then ordered a bowl of the Garbanzo Bean Soup. It was perfect! The bread roll was fresh and fluffy with just the right amount of tug from the crust. It was an a very nice meal before my flight.”

“Columbia Café at Tampa International Airport is a solid win for airport food. We grabbed breakfast and everything came out fresh and fast — fluffy omelet with simple sides, a classic pressed sandwich (perfectly toasted), and a strong café con leche to top it off. Debbie was our waitress and she was so lovely—warm, attentive, and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. It’s a great break from the usual airport options: clean setup, quick service, and genuinely good quality for being in an airport. Would absolutely stop here again before a flight. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“Hey, your in an AIRPORT so be patient with people and they will take care of you. Our waitress was excellent and knew the menu like the back of her hand. My son had a cubian Mahi Mahi sandwich and he loved iit. I had the 1/4 chicken with rice and black beans. Chicken and rice were flavorful and delicious! Go get some Cuban food, you deserve it!”

“I’d like to give the Columbia Café at Tampa Airport a one-star review. By far, this was one of the worst meals I’ve ever had — especially considering how much they charged. The quality of the food was extremely poor. The chicken was so tough and dry that I could barely even bite into it, let alone enjoy it. For the price they charge, I honestly expected much better quality and freshness. Very disappointed with the experience, and unfortunately, I will never be coming back. I truly hope management takes this seriously and improves the quality of the food and overall standards for future customers.”