What’s the Most Popular Menu Item at Tequila Mexican Restaurant?

See what most people order for lunch at the River Run Preserve eatery.

Ask server Jackie Zelaya what the most popular item on Tequila Mexican Restaurant’s lunch menu is and she won’t hesitate. “Lunch Especial No. 2,” she says. The special, which costs $6.25, comes with an enchilada, a taco, and rice and beans. Have you had the Lunch Especial No. 2? How’d you like it? What else do you recommend at Tequila Mexican Restaurant in the River Run Preserve shopping center? Tell us in the comments. Let Patch save you time. Get local stories like this emailed to your inbox everyday when you sign up for the Temple Terrace Patch newsletter.

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Chamber Recognizes 19 Students

The annual Student Awards Luncheon took place May 15.

The Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce recognized 19 students at its monthly luncheon May 15. The annual Student Awards Luncheon took place at the Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club. Students were honored for their service to their school communities and fellow students, as well as their academic achievements, said Barbara Sparks McGlinchy, the chamber’s executive director. Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham was the featured speaker, and the luncheon was sponsored by State Farm Insurance-Jimmy Fisher, Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union Foundation and Tampa Electric Company. Let Patch save you time. Get local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone everyday with our free newsletter. Simple, …

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Ashley Reams

10:17 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

After reading these comments, I asked the chamber for a list of the students. I've added their names, schools and accomplishments to the story.   more ›

Felicitous’ ‘Spring Swap’ Turns Trash to Treasure

You can swap belongings you no longer use for new-to-you items.

‘Madagascar Live!’ Opens This Weekend at Busch Gardens

The park will celebrate the premiere with dance parties, character meet-and-greets, and Jack Hanna.

If you love the movie “Madagascar” and its sequels, then Busch Gardens has an event for you. Alex the Lion, Gloria the Hippo and King Julien will all take a vacation adventure at Busch Gardens when the park premieres its new 20-minute musical stage show “Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation” May 18 and 19 in Stanleyville Theater. “We are thrilled to partner with DreamWorks Animation to bring the hugely popular Madagascar characters to Busch Gardens,” said Jim Dean, park president, in a press release. “… This show is certain to have families engaged and amused and will round out the triple play of amazing shows, thrilling rides and unique animal encounters that our park delivers.” To celebrate the start of the show, the park will host a …

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Felicitous’ ‘Spring Swap’ Turns Trash to Treasure

You can swap belongings you no longer use for new-to-you items.

Doing some spring cleaning but don’t have the heart to throw away that T-shirt you’ve had since your freshman year of college? Take it to Felicitous Independent Coffee House where you can trade it for an item that you’ll actually use. Felicitous is in the middle of its Spring Swap, a spring cleaning interactive art show that serves as a way for Temple Terrace residents and University of South Florida students to turn their trash into someone else’s treasure. Here’s what coffee shop owner Rani Chehal had to say about the green event: This is the first time we’ve down this show. Emily (one of the baristas here at Felicitous came up with it). It’s sort of a Spring Cleaning Interactive Art Show that is also purposeful. The Swap started April 1…

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Best Place in Temple Terrace for Mother's Day Brunch

Now is the time to start thinking about reservations for this weekend.

  With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about where you’ll take the special Mom in your life to celebrate. In the Temple Terrace area, there isn’t a shortage of places to go to make sure Mom gets a great meal. The only problem is trying to narrow down the choices. That’s why we’re turning to you for help to determine your favorite. Here are some of our top picks: Last year, Savvy Jack’s won our Reader's Choice poll. Where else do you like to take mom?

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3 Endangered Malayan Tiger Cubs Born at Busch Gardens

Scientists estimate that only 500 Malayan tigers remain in the wild.

Busch Gardens has welcomed new babies into its family. Three endangered Malayan tiger cubs—two males and one female—were born at the amusement park on March 31, according to a Busch Gardens press release. Each one weighs between six and seven pounds. They are the first Malayan tigers born at Busch Gardens and the first offspring for mother Bzui and father Mata, the release states. One of the male cubs is suffering from anemia and has developed a rare but benign skin condition that also occurs in both wild and domestic felines, according to the release. The cub is currently in serious condition and undergoing treatments with the park’s veterinarians. The family is behind the scenes, monitored around the clock by the park’s animal care team…

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Live Roaches, Violations Force Applebee's To Close Temporarily

A state inspector found 19 violations during a recent visit to the Temple Terrace Applebee's Neighborhood Bar and Grill.