{"id":4707,"date":"2025-10-15T12:59:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/4707\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:59:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T12:59:24","slug":"haunted-tampa-bar-serves-spirited-menu-throughout-halloween-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/4707\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Haunted\u2019 Tampa bar serves spirited menu throughout Halloween season"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TAMPA – Nueva Cantina, a Mexican restaurant chain, has transformed its three locations into haunted bars for Halloween.<\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

Known for its modern Mexican food and lively atmosphere, Nueva Cantina’s haunted bars offer an exciting, new dining experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n

From margaritas to monsters, Nueva Cantina\u2019s haunted bar will be serving up food and frights all Halloween season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

READ: Pemberton Haunted Acres returns to Plant City with new frights for 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

“Some people like to go to Halloween Horror Nights, or Howl-o-Scream. We wanted to bring that to our restaurants,” said Raul Medina, owner of Nueva Cantina. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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Guests can sip on spooky cocktails like the Witch Pitcher, Dracula\u2019s Sangria, Poisoned Apple Margarita and more. There\u2019s also an evil mocktail for non-alcoholic customers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

READ: Chocolate prices are scary this Halloween; here’s what’s driving it<\/a><\/p>\n

On the menu, favorites like the Taco Tour Platter and Nueva Sampler return with a Halloween twist. \u00a0There are also new specials like the Haunted Birria, and a bright green consomm\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Even in Halloween mode, Nueva Cantina’s menu still reflects its roots. All its meals are authentic Mexican recipes made with fresh ingredients and a touch of Tampa Bay flair.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Each location is fully decorated for Halloween, complete with cobwebs, lights, and plenty of themed photo opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

“You’re going to experience something different. You will create memories with your friends and family, and talk about it for years to come,” Medina explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What’s next:<\/p>\n

The haunted bar experience is open now through November 2 at Nueva Cantina\u2019s three Bay Area locations in St. Petersburg, Downtown Tampa and Brandon.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For reservations and more information, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Source: This story was written with information gathered by FOX 13 photojournalist Jason Wright.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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