Restaurant roast · 29% slop

What to Order at Cigar City Tasting Room? Jai Alai IPA Plus Empanadas

Craft beer fans chase the on-site brews while the kitchen turns standard pub grub into actual Tampa pairings.

August 6, 2026 About Cigar City Tasting Room

Jai Alai IPA with empanadas beats generic pub grub every time.

The Take

Cigar City Tasting Room is a beer-first destination that actually serves food worth eating with the pours.

The on-site brewery since 2009 delivers exclusives you cannot find elsewhere, matched to empanadas, wings, and other Cuban-leaning plates that cut through the hops.

The Verdict

The spot nails the craft beer mecca vibe with solid Cuban pub grub that actually complements the pours instead of fighting them.

Ask for taproom-only releases and pair them with the kitchen's classics.

Order Jai Alai IPA plus empanadas or Cuban-style wings.

Common Questions

Is Cigar City Tasting Room healthy?

No. It is standard pub fare heavy on frying and beer calories.

Does Cigar City Tasting Room use seed oils?

Unknown. The default fry oil is not listed.

What taproom exclusives should you try at Cigar City Tasting Room?

Ask for any Spruce Street-only releases not distributed elsewhere.

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