Bulla Gastrobar, Spanish tapas restaurant in South Howard, Tampa, United States
Bulla Gastrobar is a Spanish tapas restaurant in the South Howard neighborhood of Tampa, set across two floors inside a modern building. The main dining room sits on the ground floor alongside an open bar, and the upper level opens onto a rooftop terrace.
The restaurant was founded with the aim of bringing Spanish gastrobar culture to American cities, and the Tampa location became one of the group's well-known spots. It later received the 'Restaurants from Spain' quality seal from ICEX, an organization that evaluates Spanish restaurants abroad.
The name "Bulla" comes from a Spanish word meaning noise or commotion, which hints at the social spirit behind the food. The menu is built around sharing, with plates passed around the table so everyone gets to try a bit of everything.
The restaurant does not accept cash, so bring a debit or credit card when you visit. Free parking is available on site, which makes arriving by car convenient.
The kitchen uses a Josper charcoal oven-grill, a device developed in Spain that combines an oven and a grill in one sealed unit. This gives the food a smoky depth that a standard open grill cannot produce.
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