I recently visited El Sazon de Mama for lunch. The restaurant serves a variety of Dominican and…read morePuerto Rican foods buffet style. I ordered the Pernil & Arroz con Gandules, The pork was super tender, the rice was savory and the beans were delicious. Overall, a quality and filling lunch stop.

Looks can be deceiving. Located next to a laundromat on a strip mall, this hole on the wall was…read moreamazing. I ordered the large roasted pork and it was incredible: salty, shredded, tender goodness. Reminded me of Michoacan style carnitas but shredded. A fantastic pairing to their perfect yellow rice. What really took this over the top were the black beans. Not sure if the pork or the beans were the star of this show as both were equally mind blowing. One of the best meals I've had in a while. Pro tip: a large meal is more than enough for 2 people. It comes with 1 protein and 2 sides.

It was a pleasant surprise to realize there was a legit Puerto Rican food truck next to the Devils…read moreDen water cave area we were visiting today. After partying and walking into the area we could hear some PR merengue playing. It made more sense as we rounded the corner and saw the food truck. We made note to stop by after our excursion (and had a wallet in hand then) to grab something on our way out. We did, and grabbed the cod fritter, a Malta and three empanadas. My gal liked the cod a lot, wasn't my thing. The empanadas were all very tasty. Beef, chicken, and guava cheese. It was a nice bite to energize our drive home.

Had food from the truck, pork chop, rice & beans, salad & sweet plantains. Food was good, 1st…read morePuerto Rican food since I left NY. I recommend it. I would have liked more seasoning & dark red beans in the rice. I would definitely eat from them again.

Went by for a quick bite and got bacalaitos and 2 empanadas. The first empanada was pizza and the…read moresecond one was pastelon . The pastelon one was a little too oily for my taste. It was oozing oil and so greasy along with a little burnt . The pizza one was delicious and my favorite . It was so comforting. The bacalaitos were nice and golden but inside was soft and flavorful.

Amazing food, wonderful service and pleasant outdoor atmosphere. We will return often to their…read morelocation by the Jonesville persimmons farm (Tropical Roots Inc.) during persimmon season in September.

PALERMO PUERTO RICAN... UN AMOR PROHIBIDO…read more Ay, Dios mío... I walked into Palermo Puerto Rican in Florida thinking I was simply going to have dinner. Pero NO. What happened that day was something much more dangerous... I fell in love. I ordered the Christmas Plate, and the moment it arrived at the table, I froze. Pork. Arroz con gandules. Pasteles. Plátanos maduros. I whispered... "No puede ser..." One bite, and suddenly I wasn't in Florida anymore. I was back in Puerto Rico during Las Navidades. I could almost hear the coquí, the music, the laughter of family, and somebody in the distance yelling, "¡Dale, que llegó la comida!" The pork was tender and full of flavor. The arroz con gandules tasted like Christmas memories on a plate. The pasteles... AY, LOS PASTELES! I wasn't emotionally prepared. And those sweet plátanos maduros came into my life like the forbidden lover my mother warned me about. I looked at my plate and said: "¡¿POR QUÉ?! ¿POR QUÉ TUVE QUE CONOCERTE AHORA?" Because this wasn't dinner anymore. ESTO ERA AMOR PROHIBIDO. Every bite brought back memories of Puerto Rican Christmases--the food, the family, the music, the alegría, the traditions. It was nostalgia, happiness, heartbreak and romance all served on one plate. And when the last bite was gone... I stared at the empty plate like the final scene of a telenovela. "No te vayas... todavía tenemos una vida juntos." Palermo Puerto Rican, you didn't just feed me. You took me home. And now our love may be complicated... it may be dangerous... it may even be forbidden... PERO VOLVERÉ. Because some loves are simply too powerful to forget. ¡QUE VIVA PUERTO RICO, QUE VIVA LA NAVIDAD... Y QUE VIVA ESTE AMOR PROHIBIDO!

Everything was delicious. Maybe put a Cuban on the menu?…read moreThe pork was so tender and flavorful. The mofongo was not dry at all! Sangria was perfect. Not to much citrus! I would come back again when in the area.

Have try 3 different times to try this restaurant, but it is a ghost restaurant. We have never been…read moreable to find it. ‍

so to be honest this place has no yelp reviews which made me skeptical of it, i looked at the…read moregoogle reviews and they all said the food was amazing so i decided to go. THE BEST STEAK AND MOFONGO I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. I recommend this place to anyone driving by ir living in ocala

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!

I'm not usually big into Puerto Rican food, but the taste and price was not bad for this portion of…read morefood! The place inside can be maybe more welcoming to all, but definitely you get your monies worth

We made a reservation in advance to celebrate my mom's birthday here, especially since she had…read moreheard great things about their crispy pork--one of her favorites. Unfortunately, our experience didn't live up to expectations. While the staff was friendly, there were several issues that really stood out. We arrived early for our reservation, but after the rest of our party showed up and we ordered, it took ONE HOUR for our food to arrive. I understand that it can take longer for larger parties, but once the food came, some of the dishes were cold. The portions were smaller than expected and didn't seem worth the price. After such a long wait, we were too hungry to send the food back, so we ate it anyway, but it definitely wasn't satisfying. The appetizers and entrees were just okay. We had several things missing from our order and had to ask our server for basic items like plates and glasses. There was a drag show going on inside, and the music was extremely loud. We were seated outside right under a speaker, and the sound was spotty and staticky. A staff member mentioned that the music would be turned off because it was too loud, but it took 20-30 minutes for that to actually happen. Overall, the whole experience felt overstimulating, and the long wait just wasn't worth it. I was hoping for a better celebration, but unfortunately, I can't recommend this place based on our visit.

Had seen several reviews on this place in the past. And I know there was a Yelp event there as…read morewell. So we decided to try it today. Got there shortly after they opened, got sat down right away. They had a really cool brunch menu, but chose to stick to the.Regular menu. Our appetizer was okay. Our main courses came out.My salmon was very tasty, came with cilantro rice and was supposed to be mixed vegetables, but it looked more like cabbage and onion.It still tasted good, but. Wife got paella., it was okay as well The atmosphere of the restaurant towards the end of our meal. Became very interesting, i'm not sure what was planned, but yeah.. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful.. They have indoor and a large outdoor seating area. It is definitely a unique dining experience. Situated in thornebrooke shopping area.

Excellent local lunch spot. I'm from Tampa and I know Cuban sandwiches. Mi Apa offers three--the…read moretraditional Cuban, the Ybor Cuban, and the Key West Cuban. Yum. Good stuff. The place iteself is not fancy, but comfortable and very friendly. Lunch counter kind of vibes. Prices are very reasonable for food of this quality. This will be a regular lunch spot for me--and is close to UF. Highly recommended!

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.

Great little place, located in a motel but don't let that fool you, the food is authentic and…read moreamazing. The arepas are the best I have ever had. Really happy to find another great local restaurant in this area.

For authentic Colombian dishes, De León is well worth a try. The location isn't the best, and it's…read morealmost hard to find if you don't know where it's located--it's hidden inside The Ponce Hotel. We had the Picada Colombiana, which is a mixed grill; the different meats were seasoned well and cooked to perfection. Our other entrée was the Bistec a Caballo, which is grilled steak topped with sautéed onions, tomatoes, and a fried egg, and it included a side of rice and beans. An excellent dish all around!

The food was the worst Jamaican food I ever had in my life the oxtails were very, very tough really…read moreit was the worst ever. I don't think anyone should go to this place to buy this Jamaican food very dry. Very rough tasting over seasoned just very very disgusting. The cabbage was very tough. The beans were very bland and hard. It was just the worst experience I had in my life. I've never had Jamaican food this bad ever. I give it a one star rating offer.

I LOVED EVERYTHING here. This place just has that something extra, those ingredients that just make…read moreyour food pop. Seems like the chefs are professionals straight from the Jamaica. Pictures is the oxtail. The gravy was phenomenal with the big butter beans and rich gravy that made you like your fingers. Steamed cabbage was full of flavor and the sweet plantains made it a perfect dish. We will be returning