Should you be happening to look for authentic Puerto Rican/hispanic food and you are on the…read moreinterstate, this is one of the best options if not THE best option for you. Hispanic food options like "Arroz con gandules y pernil" are great, but are very expensive for takeout. A plate like this with a fountain drink will come up near $20 per plate, a price I would not pay for considering how cheap it would be. At Lelo's we got 4 FULL plates with 4 drinks that totaled near $50. The food quality was very good. As someone who has parents from the homeland who are picky about their pernil, they said it was great. Take that for what it's worth. Should you be off I-4 coming or leaving Orlando, I highly suggest you try this place. Worth your bang for your buck!

On our way back from the airport, my wife and I decided to stop at Lelo's BBQ on Saxon Blvd in…read moreOrange City, FL--and wow, what a delicious detour! I went with yellow rice, red beans, and sweet plantains. My wife ordered the chicken combo with a side of yellow rice and yuca (her first time trying yuca!). The lady helping us (pretty sure it was the owner) was incredibly friendly and patient, guiding us through the menu like old friends. We paid, grabbed a table, and dug in. My wife took one bite of the rotisserie chicken and declared it the best she's had in ages--juicy, perfectly seasoned, and falling off the bone. No surprise there; we spotted those massive rotisserie ovens spinning away, so chicken is clearly their specialty! She then tried the yuca (boiled and crispy-edged, I assume) and loved it--said it was buttery and addictive. Her yellow rice had tasty chunks of different meats mixed in, and she couldn't stop raving about the flavor. I mixed my yellow rice (a different style from hers) with the red beans on the plate--pure comfort food heaven, rich, savory, and perfectly balanced. The sweet plantains? Outstanding. Caramelized just right, sweet but not overpowering, soft inside with that ideal crisp edge. Every bite was perfection. The place had a great vibe too--clean bathrooms, lively Spanish beats playing, and a casual, welcoming atmosphere that made us feel right at home. We're already planning our next visit to try more dishes (that mofongo and rotisserie chicken platter are calling our names!). If you're craving authentic Puerto Rican BBQ and sides done right, Lelo's is a must-stop. Highly recommend--5 stars all the way!

The best food I have had in a long time!!! I seriously could eat there every day and be so happy.read more

We are always looking for authentic Puerto Rican food and Los Abuelos in New Smyrna Beach did not…read moredisappoint The restaurant has been open 1 month and is a family run affair Owned by the grandparents, run by the parents and even the daughters work there. The restaurant is not large but they make use of every inch and they need it. Be prepared to wait 5-10 min but they do a great job getting you seated asap. They have created an outside seating area with string lighting and fans to keep you cool. There is even an area for live music on the weekends. Each member of the family made it a point to come out and greet everyone and welcome them to their new restaurant. The daughter, Bailey, was on point with refills and always a smile. The food was definitely authentic PR food made by Puerto Ricans using family recipes. We highly recommend Los Abuelos in New Smyrna Beach. Great food, great service all as a reasonable price

Came here last minute with co workers of mine and the food portions are HUGE, this is a small…read morenachos which I was definitely expecting to be small, not sure what a large portion looks like but SHARE! Aside from the small nachos I orders a side of beans/rice which never disappoints anywhere I've been thus far and their strawberry margarita. The service was very good. I recommend sharing food just because the portion size is so big and they do have special so double check the menu for those or ask your server.

Visiting family in Florida for a quick weekend trip and wanted to check out a local spot. We ended…read moreup choosing Mexican cuisine and this was the spot we ended up at. Once you step inside you are greeted with artwork on all the walls and just a well decorated space. In no manner does it make you question if this is a Mexican restaurant. Menu wise they have everything you would expect plus some you wouldn't including burgers and some kid options that are in no way Mexican food. It is great to include these for those picky eaters to not be left out but I recommend even those people should give something more authentic a try. Drink wise they have all the non-alcoholic options plus cocktails and beers too. My wife snagged a Pina Colada and I got a jalapeño margarita. Pina Colada was fantastic and the margarita was solid with many jalapeños cut up in the drink but didn't have as much of a spicy kick that I expected. Food wise I got their Enchiladas Mi Bandera (basically three different meats and three different sauces) and my wife got the Chimichangas Norteñas (large). Service wise was definitely the lacking aspect of our visit. Minimal check ins from our server with an extremely long wait for food especially compared to similar restaurants. Also my wife asked about the size of their chimichangas and was told roughly half the actual size so went with two. I did enjoy her leftovers though but was crazy how off they were on the size. Portions are definitely large for many of their dishes including the giant burrito another family member got, absolutely massive. Food was good, (have had better) with lacking service in an awesome designed restaurant. Overall middle of the road and would check other spots nearby before returning.

Cool experience at this downtown Deland spot. It's billed as Latin Fusion, and there's an varied…read moremenu of many different choices, including a wide variety of vegan/vegetarian options. Service is quick and friendly. It's a storefront restaurant, in a very old building. Decor is eclectic, sort of a mashup of different genres. Tried banderillas, which are artfully crafted skewers with chicken, cheese, zucchini , and roasted peppers, with some mango vinaigrette to dress. These are as nice to look at as they are to eat. Great starter, perfect for sharing. Also tried the Jack Fruit Quesadilla. An unusual combo - quesadilla stuffed with cheese and jack fruit marinated with guajillo sauce and then topped with pineapple, almonds, apples, and cilantro. Very unique taste, and delicious! Many other things to try on the menu. Definitely will stop in again whenever in Deland.

Great food, great service, great location, great ambiance. Just great all around. We met friends…read morethere for lunch before a show, unbeknownst to us that there was a mardi gras parade happening right in front of the restaurant. The outside seats were full and the sidewalk packed with spectators. The dining was empty so we had our pick of seats. We were greeted promptly and our server gave us plenty of time to review the menu while catching up. Our drinks were served quickly-I got a glass of sangria which was crisp and light, not overly sweet. The food was freshly prepared and served hot. Everyone raved about their choices. I got the vegan enchiladas and my husband got the nachos. Both were delicious. The enchiladas were topped with fresh shredded cabbage and tomatoes which gave enchiladas a nice crunch in each bite. The nachos were light-not overly drenched in cheese or cheese sauce like you find in most pubs nowadays. You could taste the vegetables. The dining room is cozy with a good view of the street. Everyone we spoke with was friendly and welcoming. If our vacation plans bring us to Deland again, I know they will include a visit to De laVega.

Stopped by during a recent trip to Central Florida and I was not disappointed. The staff were all…read moregreat and attentive. I have a specific food allergy and the team was very helpful keeping me safe. The owner Jason was also there and he's as friendly as the rest of the team. The food? Awesome. I had the Blackened Mahi with Dirty Rice and loved every bite. I will definitely be back next time I am in the area.

We were in the vicinity and needed to have lunch. With the great stars rating here, we decided this…read morewas the restaurant to go to. The waitress was busy with a large group but she was also quick to set up a bigger table for our group. She took our orders efficiently. The food didn't take too long to arrive, and the portions are pretty huge for the price. Everyone loved what they ordered and there's plenty of leftovers. Do stop by if you're in the area.

The Food was amazing Pricey but good with the amount of…read morefood you get. I ordered the chicken with peppers. Being Latin the flavors were amazing and spot on. Here's my negative experience. When I was don't having my meal I wanted to take some pastries home. The lady that was there left when I went to order I waged then another customer came for her takeout order and she proceeded to help Her. I figured it was a sign you don't need any more of my business. There is no excuse on not giving proper training to ask who's next. I'm just one person it probably doesn't matter to you. The Ambiance is wonderful yet I'm there to enjoy a meal not Dance at a Latin Club. The music is way too loud ( not necessary) Good luck.

This place is in the same parking lot as the Fancy Fruit in Orange City. We stopped in for dinner…read morelast night and will be back to try more! We each ordered an entree with 2 sides. Pulled pork with red rice & beans, Black beans; steak with white rice and plantains. We shared an order of hot, fresh yuca with the cilantro sauce in the car. The staff was kind and helpful when we asked about menu choices. Then, before we left we added a slice of flan and it was perfect the restaurant is pretty big and it looks like they offer different dance themed nights.

Sat at the bar and had a great first visit! We got there in time for happy hour and started with…read morethe margaritas and a couple of the empanadas. The birria empanada was hands down the winner, so good and definitely something I'd order again. For dinner we tried the enchiladas with red sauce and birria. They were good, but we had some leftover birria consommé and poured it over the enchiladas, and that made them so much better. I'd love them served that way! We also got the plantains, which were really good. Great happy hour, good food, and we loved hanging out at the bar. We'll definitely be back, especially for those birria empanadas!

Went for late lunch, early dinner. Had water, house margarita and chips and salsa to start. I…read moreappreciate a bottle of water on my table as I drink a lot. The margarita was good, honestly a little heavy on the tequila. (I know I know). Chips and salsa were okay. Chips were warm, salsa thin. Had lunch portion of verde enchiladas (chicken) for my main. Great size. Especially since I had the churros for dessert. Go for the churros! Restaurant itself is cute, nice lighting and music. Service was attentive and friendly. Other than the churros everything was just okay hence the 3 stars. I'm always on the lookout for great Mexican and this just wasn't it.

We had a miscommunication of my order and Cory is going to make it work for me and is also going to…read morepray for my family, I'm going to be in the Taste of SOUL, Deland this evening to try some Catfish, MACORONI and CHEEZE, hushpuppys,and some of their tasty Cabbage also not to forget the warm greetings from the Great Christian Family that Works there!

Truly some of the best soul food I have had in months. After traveling from Saint Cloud, Florida to…read morevisit our daughter in the Daytona area, she suggested this place to us and they did not disappoint. Apparently we hit them up at exactly the right time, because not too long after we we ordered and sat ourselves, the "after church" rush came. The fried chicken was amazing and the mac n cheese was just like Mom used to make. My wife and daughter had Oxtails and Turkey wings and let me just say, we all shared each other's food and still had portions left over. We looked at other plates passing us by like the catfish and seafood options...we just wanted it all because it looked just that good! Collard greens were on point and seasoned as well as the rice , cornbread, cakes and other sides like yams, black-eyed peas and even main dishes of the past like hog maws if that is your thing. You MUST TRY THE FUN PUNCH...it is incredible and I could write a whole paragraph about the southern sweet tea alone. This place is truly a gem and we will be going back again whenever we are in the Volusia county area. Excellent customer service with a smile and a few jokes as well as an atmosphere that makes you feel like home. Truly a ten out of ten!!