Cute spot with a great assortment of offerings and great portion sizes. Super friendly staff snd a…read morekitchen crew that is awesome. Great hidden gem in the community

Hello! I spent $80 at this place a couple of days ago. I'm from Colombia and I was so happy to hear…read morethat there is a Latin restaurant close by. I ordered the famous mofongo with churrasco and another with chicken.... The mofongo tasted so weird that we had to toss it. The same with the "milanesa de pollo", we have never tasted something that gross! The churrasco was decent in taste but it was hard on the teeth. Also, we order plantain cups filled with octopus... oh my goodness. This was extra gross: swimming in oil and the consistency of the plantain was of something that has been prepared and frozen and then they tried to revive it with hot oil. So, basically, they tried to feed me zombie plantains with canned octopus and some bitter veggies. Tasteless but bitter, old and swimming in oil... yuck!! We ordered too a cheese flan. It was old and the consistency was thick and sugary. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE IF YOU KNOW GOOD LATIN FOOD. AND TO BE HONEST, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A GOOD CONCEPT OF LATIN FOOD. TRULY YUCKY AND $80 THROWN INTO THE GARBAGE CAN!! The lady at the counter is nice though. I feel bad for her to be the face of a place that serves such "food". And also I feel bad that a place like Lady Lake has a place like that representing our food. I hope you consider my review before wasting your money at that place. Good luck!

We had never been here before. We just had a yummy lunch. I had the ropa vieja and plantain…read moresandwich. It was great! We will be back again.

Candelaria completely punches above its weight. Just had the Classic Burger and French Fries at…read moreCandelaria. Perhaps the best burger I've had in and around The Villages. The ingredient quality and preparation are truly top-tier! Overall, they definitely deliver on taste, quality and service.

Food was good and reasonably priced. The reason for the three stars is the service. Our waitress…read morewasn't particularly friendly, even though we speak Spanish fluently. We chose a table for two to avoid taking up larger seating, but as the restaurant got busier, a worker approached us while we were still eating and asked if we could move so they could seat a larger party. I let them know we were almost done and they could have the table once we finished. Overall, the food was enjoyable, but the service left a lot to be desired. I'm not sure I would return, but if you're craving Colombian food, it may still be worth a visit.

We have never tried Columbian food before but we will definitely try it again! Everything was…read morereally good. We both really like rice and beans and these were good. The chicken was very tender and cooked well. We did ourselves a big favor and brought home some fantastic bakery items too. We especially enjoyed the guava jam filled stick and the cheese bun!

There are two doors to this fine restaurant, but both have that home-cooked smell that smacks you…read morein the nose, when you open them! The smell is enough to make you want to eat and take a nap. I followed the easy-to-understand board. First pick which rice you want, which type of bean, and then which type of protein, sides, etc. If you can't get it, just go to the line, and a friendly server will explain it and help. I got the big container to-go, and I am glad I did; it's two good meals!! The curry chicken was cooked to PER FEC TION!!!!!!!!! So tender and juicy, and the curry flavor was on point, and the rice was from a dream! I mean this food is amazing!! You know so much love was put into it!! I am def coming back to get a different combo!! Also, the sweet tea is delicious and won't give you cavities before you hit the door!

Terrible, terrible service. The lady at the front had such a bad attitude that it completely ruined…read morethe experience. She was unwelcoming and acted like we were inconveniencing her just by being there. The food was mediocre at best. The rice was bland and the pork was dry and hard. Nothing else we ate stood out but I would have considered giving this place another chance to try other items on the menu but after the way we were treated i have no interest in returning. ESPAÑOL Terrible, terrible servicio. La muchacha del frente tenía una actitud muy mala que arruinó por completo la experiencia. Ella no fue placentera y actuó como si la estuviéramos molestando solo por estar allí. La comida es mediocre en el mejor de los casos. El arroz sin sabor y el cerdo estaba seco y duro. Nada más que comimos destacó o nos hizo querer volver. Haría considerado darle a este lugar otra oportunidad para probar otros artículos del menú, pero después de la forma en que nos trataron, no tengo ningún interés en volver.

Stopped here for a quick lunch after exploring Rainbow Springs nearby. Chicken with rice, beans,…read moreand plantains is enough for 2 people and delicious. Tostones are also great and come with some garlic olive oil on the side. Carmen was so kind and place was clean. We stopped there twice and will be back if we visit again.

My husband and I love trying new little places. And when I saw that they had a high rating on yelp,…read moreWe decided to stop in for a quick lunch. I started with a delicious cafe con leche. And not everyone can make a good cafe the way it should be. The empanadas tasted fresh and flavorful. I had the grilled chicken with the rice and beans. Ans my husband had a chicken sandwich. The sandwich could be a little better but still the chicken was very flavorful. Overall the waitress was so sweet and attentive. This is one of those quaint family owned restaurants that I love to support. Definitely recommend.

As the saying goes "Don't judge a book by its cover". The location is next door to a laundry mat…read more The food was great. I ordered the Chicken Caribe and it was great, their grilled onions were A+. The tostones were on point, large, thin, crispy and fresh. Their mayo ketchup and mojo sauce was tasty. Rice and beans were great. I wish I would've taken a picture but the food was too good to wait. This is a hidden gem for authentic Latin food! Great prices as well!

The joint is a small Cuban/Puerto Rican restaurant in a local strip mall. You can find Cuban…read moresandwiches, but also some get some PR specials, like Mofongo. The ambiance is strip mall. Service was what I expected from a small family owned Cuban joint. The food is nice. I ordered the Tripleta, which is a Cuban with Cuban Steak added (in addition to the pork and ham). Nicely pressed, great flavor. I also had to get a small mofongo. If you have not had it before, Mofongo is plantains with onions and spices, rolled up into a ball and cooked. It is served with chicken broth, which you will definitely understand should you decide to eat mofongo without it (plantains, unlike bananas, will dry you out). As for the million dollar question? Yes, I will go back some time.

For only being less than 2 miles from my doorstep, being right here in the middle of Ocala, exit…read more354 less than 2 miles from 75 it's definitely worth stopping to enjoy some Latin Food, Friendly service and nice tre leche deserts and flan!

The gentleman was asked questions te: food and his answers were like with uncertainty. A party of 3…read moreonly one at our table hot silverware , we had to sort using plastic we eyed at a counter, the beans we ordered we were not told they were out, but he put in order, instead bought me some other brand without giving or informing us of the situation. Plgrilled chicken instead got roasted dried chicken. Mofongo and trifongo were decently ok. Atmosphere needs to be spruced, perhaps some decor and set up to feel welcoming. Overall not a to go place for me , but in passing I will maybe consider.

We hosted a company dinner at Tinker for about 30 people, and it was an excellent experience! The…read morefood is always amazing, and Tinker prepared their separate, lounge room for us. They printed small, selected menus for us based on our selections, and Event Management (Ms. Karen Quevado) was incredibly helpful and responsive. I can't recommend it highly enough! We will definitely be coming here again.

Updating my review after another visit to Tinker. It's always nice to have a place in Downtown…read moreGainesville where you can enjoy Latin flavors in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The menu offers a little taste of our culture, and it's a great spot to meet friends, share a meal, have a good coffee or drink, and simply enjoy the evening. Definitely a place worth having on your Gainesville list.

Super fresh and plenty of options. The chicken cutlet reminded me of my childhood . It was juicy…read moreand drained perfectly. I was given a hefty potions that left me with leftovers that heats up just as well. They offer seating in the clean dining area. Customer service was good as well.

Great place for an affordable healthy lunch! Daily lunch menus, specials and regular meals…read more Food is fresh and nicely prepared. Many chicken and pork selections; several rice, bean, fish, vegetable and salad dishes that are usually very tasty. Had the tilapia daily special. It was prepared well, but lost a star from the poor quality of the actual fish used. Mostly take out but indoor/outdoor dining tables. Don't forget to ask for lime slices and salad dressings. Desserts are regular with a few specials. They also have delicious passion fruit juice!

The food was really good. The staff was delightful. Portions are pretty big but of course it was…read more$20, lol! I will definitely come back here.

Pa'lla No Voy! Nothing inspired me to come back. I make Puerto Rican food and it better be better…read morethan my cooking.. this was not. Food is super greasy. It was 7pmish, for $15 dollars they measured the food like they needed to save for the next day. Food did not look fresh. Sorry it was just eh'!