New restaurant, clothing story set to open in Hyde Park Village

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A new flair of Mexican food is coming to south Tampa. The chain Bartaco will be opening its first Florida location in Hyde Park Village.

The opening date has yet to be announced, but construction will begin this fall.

The trendy taqueria will be located in the large empty retail space where the Cactus Club was once located on W. Snow Avenue, just south of Lululemon. The restaurant is described as upscale street food with a coastal vibe, in a relaxed environment with a spacious dining room and unique artwork. The food is a mix of traditional Mexican dishes with a unique twist of spicy flavors from Asian and Mediterranean cuisine.

In addition, the American sportswear company J McLaughlin will also call the neighborhood home this fall. It will open at the corner boutique space between Wine Exchange and Piquant in late September.

The Boston-based company WS Development announced the big changes today, nearly a year after acquiring Hyde Park Village. Once a booming neighborhood filled with restaurants and retail space, the neighborhood took a big hit during the recession, with many businesses leaving the area due to high lease costs under the previous management.

If you walk through the village today, you will still notice large spaces of prime retail real estate still sitting empty.

The new management company promises to change that, saying this latest announcement is just the beginning of many more changes to come to the village this fall. They expect to announce several other deals before the end of the year.

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New restaurant, clothing story set to open in Hyde Park Village