Lincoln Spanish Restaurant, Tampa

One sure way to measure the popularity of a really good restaurant is by the number of years it's been in business. When that's part of the criteria, this restaurant leads the pack; it's been serving top Cuban cuisine since 1963. On the menu are such specialties as rope vieja featuring shredded pork in a tomato-based sauce, roast pork, chicken and yellow rice, filete salteado , Paella for two and Lobster Enchilada. All entrees include two side dishes with choices of salad, black beans and plantains. Top off a meal with thick and sweet Cuban coffee, homemade bread or rice pudding or traditional caramelized flan custard.