Abuela's Kitchen is a foodie gem. The flavors and food profiles have something for everyone, from foodie risk takers to down-home food lovers. Everyone should end their meal with a homemade Tres Leches cake. The nachos with chicken are a flavor bomb with authentic South American profiles that feel very familiar. The chicken tacos are by far my personal favorite. Do I need to suggest how amazing the empanadas are? Try them all. The location has nearby parking, Abuela's Kitchen is on DoorDash, and they have a great adult beverage menu that is DORA approved. Inside, there is a good selection of seating for all-sized parties. Food is cooked to order, so there is a slightly longer wait time than you'd have at a fast-casual restaurant. read more

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The food was awful and over priced only giving one star cause the waitress was amazing.

The cachapa had moist pork filling in a sweet cornmeal crust. Hubby liked the salsa with his beef stuffed burrito. Nice people and good food keeps us going back. read more

Last week we were in the area and decided to have lunch here. We looked at the reviews on YELP and they seemed good. We ordered a chicken quesadilla and a Cuban sandwich. The Cuban sandwich was not very good. The pork was tough and hard to eat. We also think the cheese used on the sandwich was a slice of processed yellow American cheese. Seemed unusual, tasted a bit strange on a Cuban, and it didn't add anything to the sandwich. We've had much better Cuban sandwiches. I definitely wouldn't order this again. However, the fries that came with the Cuban were very good. The quesadilla was better. It was large and stuffed with tasty chicken and cheese. It was browned and crisped just right. I didn't care for the glaucoma which came with the dish. The color and the consistency led me to believe that it was store-bought. It was so thin and almost runny. I was expecting thick, homemade guacamole to be served in a Latin restaurant; disappointing for sure. Overall, the quesadilla was good and I would consider ordering it again. The servers were very friendly. The restaurant was clean. The waits were a bit too long in our opinion...we waited to get our drinks, waited to order, waited for the food.......you probably get the point! It was a 45 minute wait from ordering our food to being served the food. Too long in my opinion. Next time we're in Urbana we will look for something else. read more

Abuela's Kitchen - Chicken qusadilla - Latin American Near Me - Urbana, Ohio

WONDERFUL option right in the HEART of downtown Urbana. Quite the love story/labor of love here, and you can just feel and TASTE the love this couple puts into every dish (and drink) they offer!! I wasn't hungry enough for a whole dinner, but wanted to try some of their tempting apps., and as I debated which to try, the owner helpfully recommended a sampler plate, which was a PERFECT choice!! Chicharron, plantains, fried yuca, tequenos, a mini arepa, and more... As much as I wanted to go "light," this was SUPER filling (no complaints!!) and gave me a great opportunity to try some of their "greatest hits" at a reasonable, belly-filling price. Plenty of drink options at the bar, which I'll be sure try next time (BEFORE/instead of imbibing at the nearby brewery!!) along with some of their tempting entree choices. Come hungry, leave FELIZ!! Awesome decor, great food, friendly people. Que mas necesitan?!? ENJOY... Buen provecho!! read more

Food was incredible. Came for lunch and the staff was very nice and welcomed us and made great recommendations. I went with the pork Cachapa!!! Highly recommend read more

Abuela's Kitchen - Pork Cachapa - Latin American Near Me - Urbana, Ohio

We had a family lunch here - ten in total. Appetizers, lunch - all over the table. I had sampled tequeños, tostones, fried yuca, yuca with mojo, and for lunch, pabellón. It was easy to smash - and the shredded beef, the beans - seasoned perfectly. It's perfect in its simplicity. read more

Abuela's Kitchen - Pabbelón - Latin American Near Me - Urbana, Ohio

As I've become a regular once or twice a week patron, I'm still promoting Urbana's family owned and operated Venezuelan restaurant! Amazing unique flavors with incredible hospitality! Everything from Salads, weekly specials or Arepas and empanadas are fresh and flavor packed! read more

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Great food and service! We'll be returning soon. Authentic food and atmosphere located in the Urbana roundabout. read more

Stopped in during a business travel today. Walked in, ordered tostadas and had them on my table about 5 min later. Very tasty and the server couldn't have been nicer. Restaurant was clean and well lit. Very nice experience and I'd stop in on purpose next time I'm in the area. read more

This is a fun, local Hispanic food place. Food service was quick. The food was tasty and hot. We had Pabellón, Tostadas and Quesadillas. The staff is friendly. read more

Amazing food, service, location, everything is a 10 out of 10. I'm partial to their mixed drinks, always expertly crafted, and they often come up with some pretty inventive specials. Have never had a dish here I didn't love. My favorite is the black beef, but I wouldn't turn down anything they brought me. It's also a great place for kids, there's a kids menu and they'll even bring out some crayons and a coloring book! Seriously, you are doing yourself a disservice if you are anywhere near Urbana and are not giving this place a try. read more

Authentic Venezuelan food, great flavors, and perfectly prepared. A couple of tables on the square. Excellent service.

What a lovely surprise to find this authentic Venezuelan restaurant in Urbana! We were coming home from the Indian Lake area and decided to search on Yelp for a local restaurant passing through Urbana- so glad we stopped here! It's very charming from the exterior and the bar is also colorful and inviting. The food was flavorful and reasonably priced. We started with the plantains and tequenos both delicious. Then my husband had a pork empanada and I tried the cachapa with pork, both also really good. Definitely a nice change to have Venezuelan food, which is much harder to come across than your typical Mexican restaurants which are everywhere. While there are some similarities it's definitely a different cuisine and flavors so don't expect "Mexican" and you won't be disappointed. The service was friendly and prompt. So glad we stopped and we'll come back when in the area! read more

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Yummy Nachos, cold beer, overall great food & service with the best owners of this small town restaurant.

Utmost care and preparation with the meals and dining environment. Very friendly staff too. The staff takes the non-Latin dishes and puts their unique and wonderful Latin touch on them as well. Great dining here! read more

AMAZING MUST TRY!! A lot of these foods were new to me and possibly you too so I suggest trying your waiters recommendations! I've loved every thing I've tired read more

Really yummy! Stopped in today with family and wow - did not disappoint. Loved it very much and it kept getting busier as we ate. Will definitely return! read more

Everything we have tried here is amazing! My favorite is the Reina Pepiada Arepa, and my husband loves the Black Beef. Yum!

Stopped here for the first time today and food was EXCELLENT. Someone else posted it was the worst Mexican food they ever had - that's because this isn't a Mexican restaurant! The tacos were the best we had ever had! The meat was sooooo good and very filling!! read more

Abuela's Kitchen of Urbana, OH was such a joyful experience with my mom & service was very attentive. Everything is made with fresh ingredients and assembled in the most comforting way. Their 'sancocho' is, in particular, an Abuela's hug in a bowl. Don't shy away due to it's unassuming appearance & give Abuela's Kitchen a try. I'm sad I'm out of state and only visit about yearly. I will be dreaming of the next visit to Abuela's Kitchen. Please, give this restaurant a try and if you fall in love like I did, spread the word. I want to have Abuela's Kitchen to come back to for years to come!! read more

Abuela's Kitchen - Latin American Near Me - Urbana, Ohio

We've had years worth of Colombian cooking whether it was years of meals with our Colombian nanny or me visiting Colombia and this was hands down the best quality we have experienced. Not to mention the service and owners were outstanding. So cool to find in Urbana. We will be back soon! read more

Great food and the service was great. I wish it was a little less salty for my fish dish but we finished it all and loved the atmosphere.

Always great food. My girl and I always order the same thing. I get the tacos with one of each meat and she gets the cachapa with beef. I imagine the other food is good but we always stick with our faves. The place is nice and the staff is efficient and very nice. read more

Delicious traditional Latino / Venezuelan cooking with a friendly family atmosphere and delightful staff.

Would give it a 0/5 if possible. Stale chips. "Homemade" salsa tasted like cheap store bought. WAY over priced. Entrées were terrible. Dry burritos. Paid $50 for food that I threw away! Worst "Mexican" food I've ever had, which I disappointedly said to the server, to which we got an "I'm sorry." read more

Rather limited menu but everything we had and sampled was delicious. Flavors and spices you normally don't get at the chain restaurants. They now have beer and drinks. I highly recommend! read more

Really enjoyed our experience at Abuela's Kitchen. The food was delicious and all of the staff were very friendly. I had the black beef which had a different flavored sauce on it than I've ever had before and really enjoyed. My husband had the special which was a fish dish. He also thoroughly enjoyed his meal. read more

Excellent take on Cuban/ Puerto Rican dishes. Go on Sunday to get her meat/ broth bowl. A great dish if you are sick! Like chicken soup only much better! read more

Venezulan food in an unexpected location. Everything arrived piping hot, freshly prepared with love. I highly recommend ordering appetizers along with empanadas as you can savor more of the menu that way. Do not miss the tres leche cake if it is on the menu that day. Buy one slice and share it with someone you love. read more