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!

As you enter the eatery, you are struck by the simple yet uncluttered ambience…read more The service was quick and top notch. The food was really good. This place is what a small eatery should be: quick, clean and efficient, and most of all tasty...

Authentic Colombian food surprisingly at the villages. We enjoyed two very different items. I had…read morean authentic Colombian mix of rice beans, ground beef, fried pork belly, and avocado, and my friend had a Cobb salad. It was excellent. We both commented on how surprising the fresh the products were and how delicious. We highly recommend this location considering that we have extensive experience with Hispanic foods from different countries. Try the homemade torta, which is a light cheesecake made in house.

As someone who's Colombian, La Antioqueña really hits home for me. This has become my go-to spot…read morewhen I'm craving authentic Colombian food done right. There's a level of familiarity in both the flavors and the experience that's hard to find. I usually order the bandeja paisa, and it's exactly what you'd want from a classic. Generous, flavorful, and true to tradition. It's the kind of dish that brings you back to the roots of Colombian cooking. The beef empanadas are another favorite. Crispy on the outside, packed with flavor on the inside, and consistently satisfying every time. Between the authenticity, the quality, and the consistency, La Antioqueña is a place I keep coming back to.

The food was amazing! I was looking for a solid meal that felt like it was home cooked and it did…read morenot disappoint. The food being delicious was the highlight of my visit. Our waitress was also very attentive and recommend the frozen mint drink to me, which was different than what I would normally order but refreshing. The World Cup was showing on the TV there so that was nice while we enjoyed our meals. It seems like a great place for dinner and lunch would love to try their breakfast sometime as well. And finally...the Colombian brownie with ice cream was amazing! Definitely want to try more items from the menu. The plantain was a little dry but aside from that positive first impression.

My wife and I received a gift certificate for this place from our friend and realtor after we…read moreclosed on our house in Ocala, having moved here from Central Texas. Located in a strip mall anchored by a Roses Discount Store, the place looked dark from the outside and the "Open" sign didn't appear to be lit but we knew they were open because of various Open yard signs in front of the establishment. Upon walking in, we were seated right away and presented the menu. They have daily specials but they didn't have pernil, although they had lechon asado like most of the Cuban/Latin American restaurants we've tried in the area. I ordered the lechon asado which came with yellow rice, fried plantains and red beans. My wife tried their Midnite Cuban sandwich. The lechon asado was flavorful (but of course no crunchy skin) and the yellow rice was good as well. My wife's sandwich, however, was a disappointment! The roast pork had an off taste and was gristly...she had to remove that meat from her sandwich. I tried her roast pork and was thinking of sending it back but my wife just removed all the meat from her sandwich. Perhaps we'll be back but definitely not ordering the Cuban sandwich again. Lunch for 2 came out to just over $30 with tip.

We usually come here when we visit family. My husband's favorite place. The food is delicious…read more Service is good and portions are quite large. Definitely good value here. We love the masitas- fried pork chunks. The beef stew is awesome. Today, trying the ropa vieja- one of the Friday specials and the breakfast , Machito. They make good French fries here. Area is very nice after the remodel a couple of years ago.

Excellent service! Delicious food!…read moreMy favorite food is the Mero-Fish and fresh vegetables on their crisp salad. I have dietary restrictions so their salad and fish meet my needs and a delicious place for lunch and dinner. Beautiful setting for a conversation with friends or family!

After a visit to the Appleton Museum (a good way to spend an hour or two experiencing some…read moreworthwhile art pieces...especially an original Andy Warhol serigraph of Marilyn Monroe), my wife and I planned a late lunch at Latinos y Mas. We read some rave reviews on our community's Facebook page that intrigued us. The place looked nice from the outside and the interior looked equally nice. We were promptly seated after walking in and presented menus on these digital tablets...only one worked so we took turns looking at the menu. I was going to order their Arroz con Pollo but my wife, who knows I like pernil, pointed out they have pernil so I pivoted and ordered pernil instead. My wife ordered the Cuban sandwich. We just ordered water for drinks and were served chips and salsa while we waited for our meals. Service was quick and efficient and we were soon digging into our dishes. The pernil was just OK. While the meat was tender, it lacked flavor. The yellow rice was just OK as well. My wife liked her Cuban sandwich. I tried it and it had decent flavors. While the pernil fell way short of what I've come to expect pernil should be after sampling it at Kinka's in Lutz, we still thought it was worth a return visit. I just won't order the pernil. Ambience and service were good and value was decent. Lunch for 2 with tip was just over $38.

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.

I recently visited La Cocina de Abuela for lunch. The restaurant is set up cafeteria style and you…read moreorder a small, medium or large portion. You choose your rice, beans, meat, and side. I ordered a large with Ropa Vieja, Yucca, Black Beans, and Coconut Rice. I love Cuban food and the portion was massive, however, I was disappointed. The Ropa Vieja was tender but watery, the yucca was soft but bland and a little chewy, and the beans lacked any seasoning. I liked the rice: savory with a hint of sweetness. The best word to describe the food was edible.

Great service and dinner experience here. Didn't have reservations on a Saturday evening but was…read moreseated fairly quickly. My bf and I shared the Salento combination and it was definitely enough for two and we had leftovers! The chimichurri sauce and habanero sauce was very good and paired well with the meat. Meat combination was cooked pretty well and I loved the charred flavor. We also shared the sweet plantain with cheese and guava appetizer which was very delicious. Our server was very friendly, attentive and helpful. Would definitely come back to try other dishes!

Went to this Salento's for a date night. The inside was so clean and I loved the little nostalgia…read morepoints by the hostess table like the rotary phone and phonograph. The wait staff was amazing. Smiles all around, gave great suggestions for drinks and food and we're so prompt to take care of things. Now for the food, we split the dinner for 2 and it was soooo much, it was a great sampling of their meats. The thinly cut steak was cooked and seasoned to perfection with some salt and pepper. It melts in your mouth, I ribs were super tender and the chicken was delicious as it was butterflied and seasoned so well. The chicharon could have used a little more seasoning but I added some salt and it was on point. We ordered rice and beans and I they were some of the most flavorful beans I've had. I will be back again.

What an incredible gem in Deland!…read more Parva is a delightful restaurant, bar, and bakery right on Woodland Blvd. The entire staff was warm and welcoming, and the service was excellent throughout our time here. We arrived early for our reservation and grabbed seats at the bar. We were immediately greeted with a smile and extensive menus! This menu is so vast, it reminded me of the Cheesecake Factory in the best way. There is truly something for everyone here. Carnivores, vegetarians, vegans, you name it. I opted for the vegetarian "Vegetable Bowl" and my husband went for the fajitas after another guest recommended both items. The cilantro sauce and the caramelized plantains were my favorite part of the Vegetable bowl, and my husband loved every bite of his fajitas. Everything was hot, fresh, and it arrived quickly. There are a number of different dining areas here and we loved sitting in the back dining room in a comfy booth. Even though other diners were present, it felt like we had the place to ourselves because the tables are spaced far enough apart that there's plenty of personal space. No need to shout to hear your dining companions. All in all we loved Parva and look forward to coming back on our next trip to Deland.

First time visit with some local friends that recommended it. Very clean and spacious inside and…read morewell presented. Having a bar was something I didn't expect to see but definitely a plus for the restaurant. The bakery is small but looks like it's serving its purpose to provide customers with some variety Latin bakery goods. Our two parties ordered chicken and churrasco bowls, respectively, and definitely did not disappoint. Good size portion and flavored for enjoyment. Our server was very attentive and he continuously checked on us while not in a disruptive fashion. Will definitely make a return visit.

Came here for lunch and had a fantastic experience! We were seated right away, and the inside is…read morecozy with festive décor and a bar tucked in the back. Service was super friendly and helpful - they made us feel right at home! We ordered the carne asada con tostones ($16), empanadas ($2.25 each), chorizo con arepa ($5), and the sancocho soup special ($14.50), and everything was delicious. The steak was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The empanadas were crispy and well-seasoned, and the chorizo was wonderful. But the highlight had to be the sancocho soup. It was so flavorful and filling. If they have it when you go, don't skip it! Highly recommend checking this place out if you're craving authentic Colombian food. I'll definitely be back!

I passed Colombia La Bella several times while in town and finally was able to stop in for dinner…read more My wife is Colombian so I am always sceptical of Colombia food and it's authenticity. When I sat down and read the little menu card of desserts they had on every table and notice tiramisu was offered I was wildly skeptical. But that is where it ended. What an amazing and authentic Colombian restaurant. I ordered the beans and rice with Maduros and everything was perfect! You may know Colombian food is very heavy otherwise I would have liked to order more but I had to save a little room for dessert. One true sign of an authentic Colombian restaurant is their breads (Pan de bono was served and it was amazing) and their dessert. Not tiramisu but brevas con queso. This is truly Colombian and is great when you can find it. This is a nice and clean restaurant with real Colombian food. I highly recommend it.

The food was great Angie and staff are great waitresses, can't recommend enough…read more The Buñuelos and Cafe con leche perfecto.

Stopped by on a weekend and it was busy, but things were still moving efficiently…read more Food was consistent, and the staff handled the crowd well. Nice to see quality maintained even during peak hours.