Chef & the Baker – South Tampa is a gourmet eatery by award-winning Chefs Rosana Rivera and Ricardo Castro, creators of Tampa favorites Piquant and Xilo Mexican. Chef Rosana is known for defeating Bobby Flay on Food Network with her signature empanadas, and Chef Ricardo was featured on Disney+’s Foodtastic. Our South Tampa location offers dine-in and take-out service in a warm, inviting space where you’ll find artisanal pastries, savory empanadas, and coffee—always made from scratch with heart.