Opening hours
Closed · opens Monday 7:00 AM
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Tampa: 9:22 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (813) 254-3794 to confirm.
Location & directions
2301 N Armenia AveTampa, FL 33607
About Palaus Restaurant
Located at 2301 N Armenia Ave in Tampa, Florida, Palaus Restaurant is a Cuban restaurant. It is one of 847 places to eat and drink we list in Tampa. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
Palaus Restaurant is open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Sunday). Early risers are covered too: doors open at 7:00 AM most days.
Guests can choose from 10 menu items across 5 sections, including Desserts, Otras Delicias, Shakes and Drinks, Lunch Sides, and A la Carte. Listed prices range from $1.75 to $7.99, with a typical item around $2.25. Dishes worth a look include Flan, Empanadas, and Shake.
You can visit for outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and cosy. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (813) 254-3794 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Cuban Restaurant
- Address
- 2301 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
- Phone
- (813) 254-3794
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Menu
- 10 items · $1.75–$7.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Cuban restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Palaus Restaurant’s weekday schedule with 68 other Cuban restaurants in Florida. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:00 AM, close to the local norm of 8:00 AM and closes at 3:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 47 hours a week, 36 hours fewer than the local median of 83. 81% of Cuban restaurants in Florida open on Sundays; Palaus Restaurant does not.
Compared with 68 other Cuban restaurants in Florida that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Cuban restaurants in Florida
Based on 34 menus with 3,937 priced items from Cuban restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $8.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.29 and $14.00.
At Palaus Restaurant the median listed price is $2.25, lower than the typical $8.95 for Cuban restaurants in Florida.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Flan | 41% | $4.99 |
| Cortadito | 38% | $2.58 |
| Tostones | 38% | $4.50 |
| Colada | 35% | $2.25 |
| Malta | 35% | $3.25 |
| Pan con Bistec | 32% | $11.75 |
| Picadillo | 32% | $13.21 |
| Ropa Vieja | 32% | $16.37 |
Calculated from 34 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Palaus Restaurant there are 6 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 17 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Latin American & Caribbean (4), Bakeries & Desserts (3), Cafes & Coffee (3), and Burgers & Fast Food (2).
Competition is light: 2 other Cuban restaurants are within a mile. The closest is Cafe Habana, 0.2 mi away.
4 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeMad Chiller World0.2 mi
- ChineseHo Ho To Go0.3 mi
- Chicken & WingsPopeyes0.3 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodChicago Paulie's0.5 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsEna's Secret Bake0.6 mi
What to expect at a Cuban restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Palaus Restaurant's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Palaus Restaurant open on Sunday?
No, Palaus Restaurant is closed on Sundays.
Where is Palaus Restaurant located?
Palaus Restaurant is located at 2301 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607.
What is the phone number of Palaus Restaurant?
You can call Palaus Restaurant at (813) 254-3794.
Does Palaus Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Palaus Restaurant offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Palaus Restaurant?
The typical price range at Palaus Restaurant is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.75 to $7.99.
Does Palaus Restaurant take reservations?
Yes, Palaus Restaurant accepts reservations.
Is Palaus Restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and wheelchair-accessible seating.
Is Palaus Restaurant open late?
No, Palaus Restaurant usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Palaus Restaurant?
There are 17 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Palaus Restaurant. Nearby options include Mad Chiller World (0.2 mi), Ho Ho To Go (0.3 mi), and Popeyes (0.3 mi).
Are there other Cuban restaurants near Palaus Restaurant?
2 other Cuban restaurants within a mile. The closest is Cafe Habana, 0.2 mi away.
How much do Cuban restaurants in Florida cost?
Based on 34 menus with 3,937 priced items from Cuban restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $8.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.29 and $14.00.
