Hillsborough County’s restaurant scene is staying busy, with several new concepts already serving customers and more openings lined up through the end of 2026 and into 2027.

From Jamaican patties and smash burgers to Spanish tapas, barbecue and an ambitious coastal Mexican steakhouse, the pipeline covers a wide range of cuisines and formats. Here’s a look at what’s newly open and what’s still coming soon around Tampa, Brandon and Riverview.

New / Currently Open

Byte Burgers — Tampa

Status: The Westshore food truck is open now, while the permanent restaurant is still coming soon.

Address: 301 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609

What to expect: Byte Burgers serves smash burgers, truffle burgers, fries, chicken items and Lebanese-inspired options such as falafel smash burgers.

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Coming Soon

Juici Patties — Tampa

Status: Planning a grand opening scheduled for September 19.

Address: 2705 University Square Dr, Suite 130, Tampa, FL 33612

What to expect: Juici Patties focuses on Jamaican-style patties with fillings such as classic beef, jerk beef, curry chicken and meat-free options. The menu also includes coco bread, plantain chips, desserts and Jamaican beverages.

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Ceviche — Tampa

Status: Coming soon, with a mid-September opening target.

Address: 2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607

What to expect: Ceviche will serve Spanish tapas, several ceviches, paella, grilled octopus, oxtail and jamón ibérico. The full-service restaurant will also feature a substantial wine program.

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Outside BBQ — Brandon

Status: Coming soon, with an opening targeted around October 1.

Address: 2016 Town Center Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511

What to expect: The takeout-focused barbecue restaurant will serve brisket, pulled pork, chopped chicken, ribs, loaded fries, combo platters and sides such as mac and cheese, baked beans and coleslaw.

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King Corona 1902 — Tampa

Status: Coming soon, targeting November 1.

Address: 1902 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

What to expect: King Corona 1902 will be a large cigar lounge and cafe with public and members-only areas, full-service bars, a coffee program, live entertainment space and hundreds of cigar lockers.

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Barrio Burrito Bar — Riverview

Status: Coming soon. The earlier August opening target has passed, and a new date has not been announced.

Address: 9830 Upper Alafia Ct, Suite 101, Riverview, FL 33578

What to expect: The fast-casual concept serves customizable burritos, bowls, tacos and quesadillas, along with fries, chips and salsa, churros and catering.

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Totum Market & Eatery — Tampa

Status: Coming soon, with an exact opening date still to be announced.

Address: 1120 N Nebraska Ave, Suite 110, Tampa, FL 33602

What to expect: Totum will combine a grocery market with a cafe, prepared foods and a bottle shop. Plans include coffee, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, tapas, sourdough pizzas, bowls, wraps, salads and sandwiches.

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Liberty Smokehouse — Tampa

Status: Brick-and-mortar restaurant coming soon. The existing mobile barbecue operation remains active.

Address: 310 E Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

What to expect: Liberty Smokehouse will bring its barbecue into a permanent restaurant with smoked meats, chef-driven seasonal dishes and techniques such as curing, brining, pickling and aging.

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Matilde Coastal Mexican Kitchen — Tampa

Status: Coming soon, targeting late January or early February 2027.

Address: 300 W Tyler St, Suite A, Tampa, FL 33602

What to expect: Matilde will be a large coastal Mexican steakhouse built around live-fire cooking. Expect steaks, seafood, poultry, charred vegetables, tortillas, indoor and outdoor seating and weekend live music.

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Charley’s Steak House — Tampa

Status: The existing Tampa restaurant remains open, while the replacement location is coming in the first quarter of 2027.

Address: 1965 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607

What to expect: The new Charley’s will be a larger version of the longtime steakhouse, with about 400 seats, an expanded bar, private dining and the brand’s wood-fired steaks and seafood.

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