Popular with locals and out of town visitors, breakfast and lunch place only. Efficient, friendly…read moreservice, and plenty of wait staff. Tables and booths for one to large groups. To-go orders and a popular in-house Taco lunch buffet. Daily specials posted on a board. Coffee hot and refilled. Cash and or credit with surcharge.

The thought of an all-you-can-eat taco buffet really rings all my bells and whistles and every…read moreother noise making device you can imagine! These fine folks do it for weekday lunches at $7.99 and I finally had a chance to give it a shot. Wowza! It was definitely worth an update to my existing review and also an increase to four stars! The deal is two buffet tables; one hot and one cold. You can choose soft or hard tacos along with those big taco bowls. There was a choice of beef, chicken or pulled pork. Are you kidding me, pulled pork! There was rice and beans of course. There were also two soups. I couldn't snag a picture because there was never a time when it wasn't surrounded by happy, hungry folks. I did snag a picture of the cold table. Everything was delightfully fresh! I spotted the owner a least a couple of time checking on things. An interesting observation- About a third of the customers were passing on the tacos and just piling their plates with all the different choices. Pro Tip- They have recently added a full bar so you can now have a margarita or a Corona or whatever with your tacos. If you are blowing through Sebring at lunchtime during the week, this is one hell of a deal.

I didn't wanna die of a heart attack before Christmas, so I ordered Cole Slaw as one of my 2 sides…read moreinstead of the Fried Okra! Read on and you'll understand. This is an update focusing on my fine lunch so read my original review for more detail on this excellent chain. Customer service- I blew in intent on lunch to-go and moseyed up to the counter with no wait. The always smiling young lady efficiently processed my order and it was ready in about 5 minutes. Food- My go-to order here is usually three tenders with fries and slaw for $14 and change. A biscuit or role comes along for the ride. I brought this bad boy home and plated it up. That was supposed to be three tenders, but I think they went a little overboard! Now you see why I ordered the slaw. See my picture. As my cholesterol spiked in anticipation, a loosened my belt in preparation and attacked. Taste- OMG! Tender, juicy, white meat tenders with perfectly crunchy batter. Very good fries but they are consistently undercooked for about a minute. Fresh, crunchy slaw. It was several hours until I could write this update because I was comatose in my recliner! An easy 4 stars and probably 4.5. The minimal parking can get a little crazy and the fries need a little more time but that doesn't stop their legions of fans from stopping by including me. I think I'll survive until Christmas!

This location has gone downhill badly. The chicken was over cooked and had been sitting around for…read moresometime. The service was worse, it took 45 minutes for three PCs. with fries and coleslaw. The coleslaw was like soup and they forgot the fries. I had been going to the other location in Sebring which was excellent, but it has closed now this location is it and I won't be back. I have been a steady customer for 12 years.

Stopped by for breakfast burritos. Without a doubt, the best I have had in the county. Takes me…read moreback to when I was working in El Paso and Las Cruces New Mexico. The staff were very friendly, the store and restaurant were very clean. We will be back.

I'm a 71 years young Yelper and I just inhaled the best Breakfast Burrito of my life!…read more I've been to this gas station/convenience store/restaurant several times for lunch. Folks kept telling me about the amazing Chorizo Breakfast Burrito, so I finally stopped in the morning to give it a go. This is that story. Arriving- It's on US Route 27 South and you can't miss it as the restaurant name is emblazoned on the canopy. See my picture. Parking is easy and if you have the need there are two handicapped spaces around the back near a second entrance. Ambience- The convenience store/restaurant is in the back and kind of combined. There are acres of cooler doors with every drink you can imagine including beer & wine. Just grab what you want to drink with your meal. Don't worry, you pay when you're finished. There is a bright and spotless dining area with a bunch of tables & booths. See my picture. Pro Tip- I'm a gringo and if you are also, you will be in the minority. Don't panic, you'll be made to feel very welcome! Food- This is an order at the window kind of place. There are some menus on the wall but not everything is included. Just ask. So, I asked for the famous Chorizo Breakfast Burrito- "Small or large? Small please." "Would you also like Beef & Cheese? Hell yes!" "Here or to-go? Here please." "What color sauce? Red please." Less than five minutes later it was ready and plated beautifully. Not too shabby for a gas station! Pro Tip- They make their own tortillas year daily! OMG I was in love! It was piping hot, and the aroma was incredible. It was very dense in a good way. This was the small and it was very filling. The chorizo was wonderful and spicy so expect that. I could also taste the melted cheese. It was one hell of a breakfast. The large size would have been too big for a morning meal for me. It was $5.99 and I'd added a Starbucks drink out of the cooler. My total tab was $8 and change. Yelp reviews originally clued me into this place and as a result, I had a five-star simple and memorable breakfast!

We stopped at this fun outside restaurant for lunch while traveling in Florida. Order at the…read morecounter. Pay with cash or check only. I ordered the Hawaiian Chicken Salad and it was very tasty. Plenty of grilled chicken, lettuce, and Chinese noodles for two people to share. The dressing was very good. My husband enjoyed his cheeseburger very much. I was actually full but I had to go back for strawberry shortcake! It was very good. I ordered the large and could not eat it all. Be sure to ring the bell when you leave. They close at 2:00 so be sure to get there early.

Amazing! I forgot to take a pic of the taco salad before I dug in. Food was phenomenalread more

- Location #3 in my Town! Whoot! -…read more Sophie's in just a few short years has become a Highlands County institution with her 3rd location now in my town! BTW- She's a real person and is on a mission to bring awesome Cuban food to Avon Park! Arriving- They are directly on Main Street where all parallel parking is free. Also, on the same side of the street, there is a free parking lot about a 5 second drive past the entrance. Hours- So many small restaurants in this area open for breakfast and lunch only. I'm delighted to say they are open for all three meals! Ambience- Yikes, this place is tiny! I'm thinking it will seat around 20 with a mix of 2-top and 4-top tables. Thankfully, they are well spaced. A nice touch was background Cuban music. Wi-Fi- It's available but only for the employees. This annoys me and other customers and Sophie needs to reconsider that decision. Customer Service- I was touched by two folks. My server was subdued but pleasant and efficient. The lady that cashed me out was friendly and I received a genuine smile and a thank you! Food- The menu is huge! If you'd like a headstart, it's beautifully presented on their website. There is Cuban, and Cuban- American food nicely organized. On this visit ordered a Three Meat Omelet with Cuban Toast @ 13.95. My omelet was one of the best I have ever had and cooked and plated with care. It was packed with savory meat and steaming hot and delicious. The Cuban Toast was perfect! Conclusion- We got a winner here! Next visit will be lunch or dinner.

The food was good my pork chops was a little too salty to me but rice and beans was good. The…read moreservice was phenomenal she was very attentive. I loved everything about the decorations and the sitting area. I will definitely be coming back to try different meals.

So, this place has dozens of reviews on that other review site averaging 4.7 stars and 0 reviews on…read moreYelp. What the hell! That needs to be rectified and I'm just the Yelper to do it! Pro Tip- Those reviews on that other review site are deceiving by omission! Read on. Arriving- It is located in teeny tiny Avon Park but way, way, off-the-beaten-path! You would never find it by accident. It's about 1.5 miles off US Route 27 North. They are open for all three meals, but I was there for breakfast. Parking is easy with a lot on the right-hand side. Also, if you are lucky, snag one of the three spots directly in front of the entrance. Ambience- There is none. I'd call it anti-ambience. I was there to dine in. There are three or four tables but what was really happening was people were using them to wait for takeout. Surprise! I dined in and the girl behind the counter acted a little shocked. Here's the deal. You walk up to the counter, peruse a couple of menus, grab a soft drink out of the coolers and place your order. You are expected to pay before you get your order. Customer Service- There was one girl behind the counter, and she was OK. Food- Standard American breakfast menu. I ordered Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Sausage & Toast for $9 pre-tip. It was out in about ten minutes in a takeout box complete with plastic bag even though she knew I was dining in! I gotta say it was really good! It was supposed to be two eggs and it was easily three and maybe more. The sausage were cooked perfectly. The home fries were wonderful with a little bit of peppers and onions. The disposable plastic utensils were the cheapest you could possibly buy! I swear, this fork would bend if you blew a puff of air at it. Just garbage! I see why the reviews on that "other" review site are so high. If you presented this take-out box to me at my home, I would easily say 4-stars maybe 4.5 especially at $9! As a dine-in experience, 2-stars at best so I'm going for three.

- ACE build-your-own Tacos! -…read more Who doesn't like buffets and when it's tacos, you can expect a lot of smiling faces and of course, food comas! This review covers the buffet only, but you can read my previous reviews for everything else. Ambience- Fairly large space with standard booths and tables. Everything is clean. Customer Service- Drinks refilled as needed. Plates quickly cleared and the check processed quickly. What's not to like! ACE Taco Buffet- It's in a small separate room, just off the main dining room. There are two standard buffet tables. One for hot items and one for cold. You have hard shell, taco bowls for taco salad and soft tortillas. The soft come in foil wrapped packages of three kept warm by the buffet. Nice! Start at the hot table and begin to build. For meats, you have seasoned ground beef, chicken, pork and fajita chicken with peppers and onions. Add some rice and refried beans. Oh, by the way, there was also what looked like chicken tortilla soup available. Move over to the cold table for lettuce, tomato, onions, salsas, cheese, sour cream etc. You'll also find some chocolate cake to finish off your food coma! Everything was the correct temperature and most Importantly tasted fresh and delicious. Expect to pay around $12.99 + drink. It this crazy economy, of course it could change. Conclusion- As long as you're not expecting gourmet food, I suspect you're going to give this taco experience 5 stars!

I have been a devoted customer of Oscar's for 14 years On average we eat there about 100-125 times…read morea year. Food (for Sebring) is great. Breakfast is one of the busiest time, but worth the wait. Oscar makes the best eggs in Sebring. Cooked to perfection. Lunch is extremely good. Prices are fair market value and the service and reception is great. If time allows it, Oscar will come out of the kitchen and go to most or all the tables to greet you and inquire how your food is or was. Know anyplace in or near Sebring that will or does do that. I have lived in 23 states and only super upscale restaurants, with [rices to match, are not much better than Ocar's. Just ate lunch there today, had a chorizo burrito, it was great. Like everything at Oscar's, it is more than a single portion. Take my word for it, it is the best of everything. Only thing less than great that I can say is, they close at 2:00 PM. Thanks Oscar and staff. Jim & Pam

Our party of five decided to try Charlie Faye's Depot before going to the Blueberry Festival. It…read morewas a first time visit to the restaurant for all of us. It is a cute diner with plenty of seating including at the counter, tables & booths. We were greeted very warmly and seated promptly. Our server, Ashley, was very attentive and friendly. On our way out, the cook/owner thanked us for coming. Our food was served quickly and hot. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal. The restaurant offers a 5% military and first responders discount. The restaurant is clean, bright and nicely decorated. Ample street parking. There is one bathroom for patrons. Our party had a very relaxing and pleasant experience. We will definitely return in the near future.

- No, it's not that Depot! -…read more There was a Depot restaurant in town forever and ever that closed after many years. This one has recently opened and is unrelated. It's a mother and daughter, breakfast & lunch place. Arriving- It's on Main Street, about two minutes off US Route 27 North. There is free but limited street parking in the front. Pro Tip- Circle around the back to a beautiful free parking lot with back door access. Ambience- Clean, bright, and beautifully maintained, two room establishment. There is also a small counter that looks directly into the kitchen. This is a very comfortable place to grab a meal. Pro Tip #2- There is no Wi-Fi, so you'll be stuck with pokey 5G. Customer Service- My server was one of two and a little overworked. Even so, she was friendly and efficient and took the time to answer my questions so no complaints. I was there for breakfast and just as I was wondering about my meal, it came out so a little slow. See my picture for the one-page breakfast menu. Standard American comfort food with no surprises. I ordered a Ham & Cheese Omelet, home fries, toast, and a soda to drink. Note that they serve Pepsi products here. I was slightly surprised that their omelets here are two-egg instead of the typical three. The meal set me back about $14. That's typical for this area. My toast was buttered, warm and had a satisfying crunch. My potatoes were piping hot and perfect! My omelet had plenty of ham & cheese, was not overcooked, and delicious. As expected, it was a little smaller than places that use three eggs. Conclusion- They are very new but coming along just fine. They need to tweak the staffing just a bit. They use handheld devices for payment, so I know they have Wi-Fi. They need to open it up for customers. It will be interesting to see if they stick with two-egg omelets or move to three. Overall, a solid place to stop for casual, comfort food!