The food was excellent and the margaritas were very good.Best Puerto Rican food around the…read morevillages. Nothing fancy just great food.

Latin Flavors... yeah, this place is a problem…read more I ordered once... then ran it back the next night. That doesn't happen unless it's real. The carne guisada? Deep, rich, no shortcuts -- tastes like somebody actually cares back there. Empanada was on point -- crust had that snap, filling didn't play games. And the carne frita... crispy outside, melts like butter inside. Dangerous. Rice and pigeon peas did exactly what they're supposed to do -- hold the whole plate down without stealing the show. No hype, no gimmicks. Just straight-up legit food. If you know, you know... and now you know.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Not a fancy place but the food and service is pretty good. Ate lunch here today and there was a…read moresteady flow of folks. Value seems pretty good and quality of the food is good as well. Small mom and pop place with a small menu which is perfect.

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.

We had such an amazing experience! The food was absolutely delicious and tasted so authentic - you…read morecan tell everything is made with care. The service was just as incredible. Everyone was so kind and attentive. We can't wait to come back!

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.

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.

The ambiance of the room was quite pleasant, although the building side facing the street could use…read moresome work. I've driven by many times and through the smoked glass it looked like chairs or something else was stored behind it and I though it had closed.The service was very good, prompt but not over attentive! The selection of Beers was outstanding! I had a starter of what was billed as Chupe De Pollo, (chicken chowder), it had very thick broth and was chocked full of chicken. Chicken breast was used and although there was a lot it was very dry and the broth was more like a heavy veloute. It also did not have much flavor. I won't be ordering that a again. My wife and I had Empanadas, mine was shredded beef and hers shredded chicken. I could have used a bit more sauce for dipping. The shell was quite crisp but not greasy. But all and all it was good. Our friend had the vegetarian arepas and let me taste some, it was quite good. She finished the whole dish! We also shared the loaded fries which came out hot with an interesting sauce drizzled over it. We didn't have the bacon on it as our friend is vegetarian. That would have made it even better for me. All in all it was a fun experience and we'll be going back.

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

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.

If you haven't had Pa'lla Voy breakfast than you are missing out! Never mind "downtown", come on…read moredown to Rinehart for amazing, spectacular and FRESH home cooking! I ordered a shredded chicken omelet with cheese, tomato, onion and peppers, home fries and toast. Beautiful presentation and food so well cooked and seasoned it didn't need any additions (though I did dip my potatoes in their house hot sauce because why not!). So the nuts and bolts, it's not table service, you order and they deliver to you. Most important they deliver with positivity and grace. They are thankful you are there, and I am thankful they are here. Restaurant is clean!, well maintained and nicely lit. High tops, tables and counter space for in door eating is available. All I can say is I can't wait to come back for dinner!