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NewsCreative Loafing TampaSeptember 11, 2026Hillsborough County

Pura Vida and Lolita's Coastal Cocina open in local food news roundup

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Lolita's Coastal Cocina opened at Opal Sol on Clearwater Beach at 400 Coronado Dr., while Pura Vida opened at Water Street and the Tampa Bay Food Fight returned.

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Why It Matters

Residents and visitors gain new dining options in Clearwater Beach and Tampa as local restaurants open.

Key Facts

  • Lolita’s Coastal Cocina, a new Mexican restaurant, opened at Opal Sol on Clearwater Beach.
  • The new restaurant is located at 400 Coronado Dr.
  • Pura Vida opened a new location at Water Street.
  • The Tampa Bay Food Fight event has returned.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationLolita’s Coastal Cocina“New Mexican restaurant that recently opened at Opal Sol on Clearwater Beach”location400 Coronado Dr.“Address of Lolita's Coastal Cocina in Clearwater Beach”locationOpal Sol“Hotel or resort location on Clearwater Beach hosting Lolita's Coastal Cocina”locationTampa“City region referenced in food news”OrganizationCreative Loafing Tampa“Publisher of the news article”locationWater Street“Tampa neighborhood where Pura Vida opened”locationClearwater Beach“City and beach location of the new restaurant”OrganizationTampa Bay Food Fight“Food event returning to the area”OrganizationPura Vida“New restaurant opened at Water Street”