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El Padrino Cabaret

Tampa, FL 5305 N Armenia Ave Ste B +18133741818
Closed
Strip Club Topless 21+
Hours
Hours not published.
On tap
VIP Rooms
Private Booths
Kitchen
47/100

Great dancers, but the rest falls apart.

El Padrino Cabaret is a mixed bag. The performers shine, but the rest of the experience is marred by subpar service and a lackluster atmosphere. You might enjoy the dancing, but be prepared for some disappointments.

How this is scored
59/100

Some nice touches, but it feels cramped.

The property has some nice touches, like a decent bar area, but it feels cramped and lacking in luxury. The location's not great, either. If you're looking for a more intimate experience, it might work, but otherwise, you might find it a bit of a dump.

How property is scored
HOW PROPERTY IS SCORED

Property weighting

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PROPERTY · 59/100

The room

Some nice touches, but it feels cramped.

The property has some nice touches, like a decent bar area, but it feels cramped and lacking in luxury. The location's not great, either. If you're looking for a more intimate experience, it might work, but otherwise, you might find it a bit of a dump.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 6.8
  • Location 5.1
  • Privacy 6.0
  • Parking 6.0
  • Luxury 6.0
  • Amenities 6.8
  • Capacity 4.2
30/100

Terrible service, even for a dive.

The service at El Padrino is abysmal. The door staff are friendly, but the bar service is slow and the staff seem completely uninterested in helping. If you value good service, you'll be disappointed. Otherwise, you might find it's not that bad.

How service is scored
HOW SERVICE IS SCORED

Service weighting

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

SERVICE · 30/100

The hospitality

Terrible service, even for a dive.

The service at El Padrino is abysmal. The door staff are friendly, but the bar service is slow and the staff seem completely uninterested in helping. If you value good service, you'll be disappointed. Otherwise, you might find it's not that bad.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 5.1
  • Bar service 6.0
  • Speed 1.0
  • Respect 1.0
  • Safety 1.0
  • Cleanliness 6.8
  • Value 1.0
65/100

Overpriced drinks, but the food's not bad.

The food at El Padrino is actually not bad, but the prices are outrageous. The drinks are overpriced, too, but if you're looking for a meal, it might be worth it. Just don't expect to impress anyone with your budget.

How food is scored
HOW FOOD IS SCORED

Food weighting

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

FOOD · 65/100

The kitchen

Overpriced drinks, but the food's not bad.

The food at El Padrino is actually not bad, but the prices are outrageous. The drinks are overpriced, too, but if you're looking for a meal, it might be worth it. Just don't expect to impress anyone with your budget.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 1.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 6.8
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 6.0
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 1.0
50/100

Talented performers, but professionalism's lacking.

The performers at El Padrino are talented, but the professionalism's lacking. They seem to be having fun, which is great, but it's not exactly the most polished experience. If you enjoy a more casual, laid-back vibe, you might love it. Otherwise, you might find it's not worth the trip.

How performers is scored
HOW PERFORMERS IS SCORED

Performers weighting

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PERFORMERS · 50/100

The floor

Talented performers, but professionalism's lacking.

The performers at El Padrino are talented, but the professionalism's lacking. They seem to be having fun, which is great, but it's not exactly the most polished experience. If you enjoy a more casual, laid-back vibe, you might love it. Otherwise, you might find it's not worth the trip.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 6.0
  • Appearance & style 6.8
  • Interaction 6.0
  • Professionalism 1.0
  • VIP value 1.0
  • Dance value 6.0
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

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SW SCORE · 47/100

How scoring works

Great dancers, but the rest falls apart.

El Padrino Cabaret is a mixed bag. The performers shine, but the rest of the experience is marred by subpar service and a lackluster atmosphere. You might enjoy the dancing, but be prepared for some disappointments.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.

Dimension scores
  • Property 59
  • Service 30
  • Food 65
  • Performers 50
  • Value 64
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2 reviews
90/100 SW score
Bachelor Party Bliss We brought the boys to El Padrino for a birthday bash and had an absolute blast. The '20s gangster vibe set the tone for a wild night and the dancers were more than happy to keep up. The private lap dance rooms were a definite highlight, especially with drinks flowing.
70/100 SW score
Solid Night Out El Padrino's not a game-changer, but it's a solid spot for a regular night out. The atmosphere's great, with comfy seating and a full bar. Drinks were pretty affordable, which was a plus. The performers were attractive, but the shows felt a bit rushed.
50/100 SW score
Underwhelming Experience As a first-timer, I was expecting more. The club's cleanliness was a plus, but the bathroom lines were a real pain. The dancers were personable, but the private lap dance rooms were overpriced. Parking was a breeze, at least. Overall, not my favorite experience.
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