This is a wonderful place! We happened to find it accidentally but we were so impressed with the…read morefood and the incredible service. I ordered a shredded beef empanada and we shared a plantain sandwich-both were delicious!

Delicious food from such kind people. I am obsessed with the patacon. Best sandwich ever. It's so…read moreflavorful and with the garlic sauce it elevates it to be one of the most delicious dishes in Gainesville. The location is centrally located, which can make parking hard, but means there is always something going on nearby. The owners and staff are super kind and friendly. They love to chat and can pick up conversation about just about anything.

Food was delicious. It was made fresh. Everything was…read morepackaged nicely with utensils. The delivery lady was exceptional. I would highly recommend

I love the coffee here but the bread for the Cuban sandwiches leave A LOT to be desired. It just…read moredoesn't press. It feels plastic. This is not an Ybor Cuban and it's an insult to say so.

I get an arepa from here anytime I see them in Depot Park. They're sooo good and really fillingread more

A little on the expensive side but food was really good and the portions seemed appropriate.read more

Amazing food! Authentic, delicious Peruvian cuisine! Great service, cozy atmosphere, and generous…read moreportions. Highly recommend!

I spent about $100 on two entrees and two appetizers for a to go order, and it wasn't just "not…read morethat good", it was honestly terrible and inedible. One of the worst meals I've had in the last 2 years here in Gainesville. The whole chicken was burnt and so dehydrated it was inedible. It was missing the fries it was supposed to come with, and the salad was missing half its ingredients (see pics). The ceviche was extremely fibrous and chewy, clearly made with low quality fish that should never be used for ceviche. The lomo saltado was overcooked, and the nearly $20 calamari came with about 12 small, dried out pieces that looked nothing like the advertised photo (again, see pic, it's laughable). Here's the real reason I'm leaving this review, not just because the food was bad, but because of how it was handled. When I called to request a replacement or even a refund, I was told the food was "fresh" and that the chicken was dry because it was a rooster, despite it being completely inedible. First of all - it literally says chicken, and they usually rotisserie young chickens, pretty sure they use roosters only in stews because the meat is tough. I was also told they don't give refunds because they serve fresh food and the food I got was fine. To make it even more confusing, she then said maybe I could come in "now" for a replacement. When I pointed out that they close at 6, she said yes they do, put me on hold, and then repeated that I could maybe come in today for a replacement, but that there was no one there to cook the food so she's not sure how I would get my food today. So how exactly would that work? The entire conversation made no sense and only made the situation worse. Then she just told me she's unable to do anything for me. I never leave negative reviews, but this genuinely pissed me off. I've been eating Peruvian food for over 20 years, it's one of my favorite cuisines and this was unacceptable in both quality and customer service. How about this for an idea: If you're about to close and can't serve fresh food, stop taking orders. Don't send out what tastes like old, dried out leftovers. I would not recommend.

Graduation celebration party of 11. Tinker has officially stolen my heart (and my appetite)! Every…read moresingle thing that hit our table was a flavor explosion, but I have to give a standing ovation to the pollo a la plancha juicy, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to absolute perfection. It's the kind of dish you take one bite of and immediately plot your next visit. And the side dishes...oh my goodness. Usually you have a "favorite" side and a "meh" side, but here, every single one was a star in its own right. Creamy, vibrant, tangy, savory, each had its own personality and every bite made me do a little happy dance. Honestly, it's rare to find a place where the sides are just as memorable as the main course, but Tinker nails it. The atmosphere was warm, the service was wonderful, and by the end of the meal everyone basically grinning like a kid at their birthday party. The Tres Leche cake was insanely good! If you haven't been yet, go. And if you have you already know you're overdue for another plate! It was really that good!

The ambiance of the room was quite pleasant, although the building side facing the street could use…read moresome work. I've driven by many times and through the smoked glass it looked like chairs or something else was stored behind it and I though it had closed.The service was very good, prompt but not over attentive! The selection of Beers was outstanding! I had a starter of what was billed as Chupe De Pollo, (chicken chowder), it had very thick broth and was chocked full of chicken. Chicken breast was used and although there was a lot it was very dry and the broth was more like a heavy veloute. It also did not have much flavor. I won't be ordering that a again. My wife and I had Empanadas, mine was shredded beef and hers shredded chicken. I could have used a bit more sauce for dipping. The shell was quite crisp but not greasy. But all and all it was good. Our friend had the vegetarian arepas and let me taste some, it was quite good. She finished the whole dish! We also shared the loaded fries which came out hot with an interesting sauce drizzled over it. We didn't have the bacon on it as our friend is vegetarian. That would have made it even better for me. All in all it was a fun experience and we'll be going back.

Good food at Los Pollos Rotisserie (Original Location) Gainesville, FL…read more Switched it up and tried their Tex-Mex side of the menu: - California Burrito - A big flour tortilla filled with steak, rice, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, and guac. I threw in a side of maduros (sweet plantains) and honestly... they should offer that officially. Call it the SunRaye Burrito with steak and sweet plantains inside a burrito? Yum. Personal critique -one note- it'd be more steak, less rice. But the flavor was on point. We had swung by Los Pollos Rotisserie just before closing, and even at the end of the night, they did a great job. I love most to see this spot is consistently good and always updating - haven't been let down by a meal here, and I keep coming back. This is a stand-in-line, order-at-the-counter, seat-yourself type of place--and it works. Freshly remodeled interior looks great, and I've always loved the outdoor patio area... maybe one day they can screen it , especially for those perfect Florida days.

This place is closed down and out of business! I drive all the way across town only to find it…read moreclosed down.

Very authentic Mexican food! This is a great Mexican staple for Gainesville. You order at the…read morecounter and choose a table, so a great place for lunch or a quick dinner. The service is always super fast. The food is always fresh and authentic. Not pictured are the birra tacos, which are my favorite and go-to item at La Tienda. The spice is tolerable, and the meat is always fresh. The nachos were a huge portion and had nicely seasoned meat. The queso was warm which was lovely

True Mexican restaurant. Very casual and basic. Some of staff speaks English but not all. Inside…read moreand outside dining. Order at counter and they bring food out. Cash discount on food. Good size portions. My husband had the chorizo eggs with beans and rice. Just ok. I tried the Huarache (house specialty) with Barbacoa beef. Masa pancake with meat, lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream and avocado. Delish! We are from out of town but would definitely come back for if in Gainesville