JOTORO

Name: JOTORO
Address: 615 Channelside Dr Ste 114, Tampa, FL, United States, 33602-5410
Telephone: (855) 352-8676
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

627 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

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JOTORO Kitchen + Tequila Bar is located at Sparkman Wharf in downtown Tampa. Michelin Star chef and partner Joe Isidori has created a Mexican mash-up menu inspired by East LA with fabulous Asian twists and turns.

Whether it's date night, late night, or your next event, JOTORO is your perfect place. We like to say JOTORO is where mariachi meets old school hip hop. Our bar serves up hand-shaken cocktails, craft-batched margaritas, and over 50 labels of premium tequilas.

JOTORO is a full-service, 220-seat eatery that feels like a neighborhood taco joint featuring a comfortable and rustic feel with one of a kind eclectic art designed exclusively for the space. We have created two outdoor covered patios that flank the prime corner of Sparkman Wharf, which is the perfect spot for people watching and dramatic views of the skyline at night.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(855) 352-8676
Website
http://www.jotoro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
615 Channelside Dr, Ste 114, Tampa, FL 33602-5410
Neighborhood
Tampa
Cross street
S. Meridian Ave
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 627 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

627 Reviews

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MattF
Tampa
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I enjoyed my experience at Jotoro. I recommend the barria tacos. They’re probably the best item on the menu. May not be the best place to hear people when it’s busy.
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Andreab
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great. Service was accommodating! Queso was just ok
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Brigitte
Tampa
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. Good location for a Lightning Game. Food was a little off this evening but typically it is on point.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I don’t want to bash the restaurant but it just wasn’t up to par with other Tex-mex restaurants I have been to. The sauce on the burrito and enchiladas was a bit too tangy. The nachos were good as well as the birria tacos. The Korean tacos was hard to chew the meat along with the steak enchiladas and the East LA burrito. TI also believe that this restaurant is way overpriced. It was $190 for four people and only one alcohol beverage and one appetizer. The rice and beans was not that good and there is an up-charge for it.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Creative drinks, roasted chilies in salsa, excellently spiced fajitas and fresh tortillas. Will be back
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reachbgk
Chicago
60 reviews
vip
1.0
60 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Too noisy. Average food. We tried the supreme guacamole, street corn and salsa. Would not recommend either. Shrimp tacos were good. Fish taco lacked flavor. Red sangria was just fruit syrup. I won’t put my stamp of approval on this restaurant.
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Oren
Greater Boston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were served quickly. Food was perfectly prepared. Waiter was nice and courteous.
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MichelleB
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As soon as we walked in our table was ready! Our server was wonderful! Great suggestions and amazing service. We definitely recommend JOTORO for its fun atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly staff!!
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DylanB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very loud. Amazing food. Amazing service and drinks!
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WheelerH
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and service was wonderful. Can’t wait to come back to Tampa!
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ShawnB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had great time at JOTORO. Good atmosphere and ambiance. The server was attentive and helpful. The food came out fast and delicious!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fast, friendly service. Accommodated an earlier reservation with no hesitation
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BevanR
Tampa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a great meal at JOTORO! It was a crazy busy night - lots of good energy. The service was good and meals were delish! We will definitely come back again!!
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I had the tuna tacos, Mexican street corn, and a skinny margarita. Everything was great.
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Wonderbebe
Tampa
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wanted to order the normal beef tacos, but was told they’d be spicy. I couldn’t find anything much on the menu that looked appealing that wasn’t spicy. Came because they had sopapillas on the menu, then was told they were out.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was friendly but very slow. Food was pretty gross. One had the vegan enchiladas, the other a taco salad. Neither of us had enjoyed our entrees. Plating was pretty. Restaurant had great energy. Wish we liked it.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Location was great, right at the front of sparkman wharf. Food and service left something to be desired. It was just ok. Nothing bad but nothing extra. We sat on the patio so maybe that made it feel more casual.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and service was excellent! The drinks were a little overpriced in my opinion but still good
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IndiraC
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! I had the Ahi Tuna tacos and a side salad! The tacos were to die for and the salad was quite flavorful! I will definitely be back!!
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PamelaL
Tampa
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alberto was great! Jotoro is one of our favorites!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for my first time yesterday- OMG it was incredible. The cloud 9 margarita was definitely top notch. The tacos were by far one of the best in Tampa. The service was 5 star. Will be back soon!
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JonB
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is awesome but it’s super loud.
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Nick
Tampa
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
JOTORO was a great time for our family of four. We had an 8PM reservation that was actually booked for a party of five, however we had one person cancel and JOTORO was right there to accommodate our last minute change - thanks JOTORO, that's appreciated. On to the service and food quality - it was excellent. Our server was on point and very aware. The appetizer came swiftly along with our cocktails/drinks. Shortly after and timed right by our server, we then put in our entree order. Entrees came timely and the food was delicious! Regarding overall value, the plates averaged about $20 each and the cocktails were about $14 to $15 a piece. The entrees did not include sides which I thought was interesting at this price point. Overall, I think the prices were a tad high, however the service and quality of the food was excellent. Overall, JOTORO was worth going to and I'll be eating here again.
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LSing
Tallahassee
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Cocktail menu is nice with many Agave choices. We did margaritas and a margarita flight ( 3 small servings). Service was good - not great. The waiter was slow to come around when we needed him. Food was good. Nothing amazing. We had the shrimp tacos ( spicy), the birria tacos and a burrito. The guacamole was average. So, the best part of our dinner was the drinks!! Haha prices are fair and not outrageous for the area. We sat outside because the noise inside was way loud. It was a nice night and they have fans too to keep it cool. Sparkmans Wharf has a cool vibe with lots of food options. Next time we will just get a margarita from their beverage stand right outside the restaurant!
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MichelleK
Tampa
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our 1st time and we will definitely be back! Matt was great!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The trio dips was good. Also tried the nachos and they were good too. Great service and location
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ValTrenda
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The chips and salsa was amazing. I’m normally a brown liquor girl. But the server suggested this girly drink called the pretty boy. It was phenomenal.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Steak tacos were to saucy and the burritos were more like cheese burritos. Drinks are overpriced. Customer service was great.
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PhilM
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, excellent service. Host seated us immediately…..no waiting. All staff were professional. Highly recommended for date night or just a nice dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is the first time that I am not happy about my visit. They messed up my order and when they came with the replacement they were missing half of the ingredients. The server never check if I was happy with the replacement.
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AndreaRodz
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, drinks where really good (best part) but I think they where small for the price. Our server Alli was great.
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StevenF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great drinks. The old fashioned Anejo was awesome.
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truoc4
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great server. She was attentive and friendly. Food and drinks were good. Will come back to try more items.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the ambiance was on point. Great Spanish music, loud enough to get you in a good mood and the food was fenomenal. Maybe the place is under new management, but they finally got it right. I will visit again, A+++
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the three amigos appetizer! A little pricey but good over all
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RobH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for a weekday lunch meeting. Great conversation and food.
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KristinH
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an outgoing, laidback atmosphere. Service and food are always great and the outdoor seating is great!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food was good, margaritas were delicious. Very loud
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Awesome service from Taryn! Will definitely return!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks are always a vibe! Brianna our server was amazing per usual. My favorite spot as of lately
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

JOTORO is rated 4.4 stars by 627 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

615 Channelside Dr, Ste 114, Tampa, FL 33602-5410

Additional information

Cross street
S. Meridian Ave
Neighborhood
Tampa
Hours of operation
Mon 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.jotoro.com/
Phone number
(855) 352-8676

JOTORO

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Additional information

Popular dishes

BIRRIA TACOS

TACO SALAD

EAST LA BURRITO

Menu

What 627 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is JOTORO restaurant rated?

Is JOTORO currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information