A new Mexican restaurant is getting ready to open in Seminole Heights, and it’s bringing a fresh twist on Mexican food to one of Tampa’s most popular neighborhoods.
Con Amor, an upscale Mexican restaurant led by Chef Taylor Dillon and his wife, Kayla Chang, will open soon on the ground floor of Avenue Lofts. The space will feature roll-up doors, an indoor-outdoor design and a full tequila bar.
“It’s something the neighborhood really needs,” Burdette said. “We don’t have anything like this nearby. It’s going to add energy and give people another reason to stay local.”
About Con Amor
According to its website and social media, Con Amor describes itself as a “modern Mexican restaurant” centered on nixtamalization — the traditional process of preparing corn for masa and tortillas.
The restaurant’s Instagram lists the address as 5240 N Florida Ave and notes it is “coming soon.” Posts highlight handmade tortillas, shareable dishes and vibrant presentation that preview what Burdette described as an “upscale yet relaxed” addition to the neighborhood.
The husband and wife behind the concept described the restaurant as a long-time dream inspired by travel and traditional nixtamalization techniques on Instagram.
Before opening their first brick-and-mortar space, they introduced Con Amor through local pop-ups, including the Tacos & Tequila Festival at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, giving guests a preview of the dishes and presentation they’ll bring to Seminole Heights.
New tenant at Avenue Lofts
Burdette owns Avenue Lofts, which has 52 apartments and two restaurant spaces. He confirmed that Con Amor will be a tenant, not a project he operates. The restaurant will offer elevated Mexican dishes in a relaxed setting.
“It’s a place where people can hang out, have a margarita and enjoy great food,” he said. “It’s casual but still elevated.”
Con Amor will take over a ground-floor space that has seen several restaurant concepts come and go in recent years. Previous tenants leased the space but never gained traction, leaving it vacant until now.
What’s next
The restaurant is expected to open in November 2025. Burdette believes it will fit in well with Seminole Heights’ growing dining scene, which has become known for creative, locally owned restaurants.
“I think it’s going to do really well,” he said. “It’s the kind of place that makes people want to live and spend time here.”
The opening comes as other well-known regional brands expand into the area, including The Salty Donut, DI Coffee Bar and Bamboozle, each adding to Seminole Heights’ mix of local favorites.
A focus on neighborhood design
Burdette also owns Warehouse Lofts in Tampa Heights and is known for creating unique, design-driven projects that add character to established neighborhoods.
“Everything I build is about creating something special,” he said. “I want projects that stand out and make people feel connected to where they live.”
With Con Amor opening soon, Avenue Lofts is set to add another locally owned restaurant to Seminole Heights, one that combines good food, good design and a sense of community.
For more information about Con Amor, visit their website or follow them on Instagram.