Con Amor — Review by RainaisCrazy
Tampa, United States — Mexican
Con Amor is a newly opened Mexican restaurant in Tampa featuring handmade tortillas and an excellent happy hour menu where you can sample multiple dishes. The reviewer loved the ribeye tacos, brisket enchiladas, and especially the unique mole flight with diverse flavor profiles that surprised even someone who typically dislikes mole.
What was great: Handmade tortillas, ribeye tacos with perfectly grilled steak, pineapple salsa, brisket enchilada plate, mango aqua chili, squash blossom tacos, unique mole flight with different flavor profiles, refreshing ceviche, dessert
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
Con Amor's menu showcases impressive Mexican cuisine crafted with care and quality ingredients. The standout ribeye tacos feature perfectly grilled steak topped with the ideal amount of spicy and flavorful salsa. The brisket enchilada plate delivers tender, flavorful meat paired with perfectly cooked rice, creating a well-balanced dish with multiple layers of flavor.
The mango aqua chili proved refreshing and light, while the pineapple salsa was so good that the reviewer admits having no self-control around the chips and salsa combination. The new squash blossom tacos showcase the restaurant's commitment to variety, with handmade tortillas that are addictively delicious. A refreshing ceviche provided another highlight, and the mole flight was a surprising revelation - featuring different mole flavors that converted a mole skeptic into an enthusiast who found the unique flavor profiles genuinely addictive. The meal concluded perfectly with a dessert that hit the sweet spot - not overly sweet but satisfying.
The Experience
As a fairly new restaurant, Con Amor has successfully created an inviting atmosphere for diners. The happy hour menu is particularly noteworthy, offering a smart option for those who want to sample multiple dishes without committing to full entrees, making it perfect for exploratory dining.
Value & Pricing
The happy hour menu provides excellent value for money, allowing diners to experience a variety of the restaurant's offerings in one sitting at a more accessible price point.
Notable Moments
All the tacos here are made with handmade tortillas and they have so many different varieties.
I absolutely have no self-control when it comes to chips and salsa. And their pineapple salsa was so good.
I was a little hesitant to try this out because I don't particularly like mole. But they had like different flavors of mole which I've never seen before. And surprisingly, these were actually really addicting.
The Verdict
Con Amor is an excellent choice for anyone seeking authentic, well-executed Mexican cuisine in Tampa. The handmade tortillas, quality ingredients, and creative menu items like the mole flight demonstrate a commitment to culinary excellence. The happy hour menu makes it particularly appealing for those wanting to explore multiple flavors without breaking the bank. This restaurant is best for adventurous diners and groups looking to share a variety of dishes.