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.

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

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.

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.

Excellent food and service, nice atmosphere. I would have…read moregiven them five stars but they didn't have any decent hot sauce. That's a problem that they need to solve immediately. At least three kinds hot medium and mild, and a good quality brand. It's Latin food, this is a no brainer. My advice to newcomers, definitely go and when you, bring your own hot sauce, you will really enjoy it.

Authentic Spanish food, Rich in flavors of the Caribbean, nice and tender they have a lot of rice…read morearroz, con gandulees, pork, fried rice, chicharrones, all type of food nice and hot from the steam table the price are very affordable for a big family meal

Excellent food and service. We go there at least once a week…read more Excellent food and service. We go there at least once a week.

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!

The food was authentic and as tasty as I had back when I lived in Miami. The portions were huge…read more We will definitely be back often.

This food is amazing!!! I wanted Cuban food as we travelled and they delivered!!! Don't miss this…read moregem!! Service was on point ! Dinning area/restrooms were supper clean!! Owners were patient and let us sample difference items..and yes we ordered almost everything!

Get the mofongo with garlic sauce!!…read more It comes served in this creole wood bowl thing and It's big enough to share with someone. The pasta was also delicious and a huge portion, though the protein was a bit sparse - 3 shrimps for a shrimp & chicken dish. Every bite was maravillosa. Spanish opcional!

Following a morning checking out furniture at Babette's and White's, my wife and I were looking…read moreforward to trying this place out after our doctor recommended it. Located seemingly out in the boondocks off a busy intersection of two highways, 42 and 475, the standalone building offers a lot of parking. We were led to a booth when we walked in and given a somewhat cryptic menu...did the meats come with rice, plantains, beans or do you order those extra? Being mofongo virgins, my wife's eyes and mine fixated on it. She ordered churrasco trifongo and I ordered the mofongo with steak and chicken. Our mofongos were smothered with a garlic sauce. The mofongos were served in the wooden mortar it was prepared in with the garlic sauce overflowing on the plate the mortar was served on...nice presentation. When we started eating, we both realized that we won't be able to finish it...that pounded plantain and cassava were quite filling. All that starch. The steak and chicken were tender and the garlic sauce was a good compliment. What we didn't like: 1. Service was spotty. Even though it was a late lunch and the place wasn't packed, our server barely checked in on us and I had to actually walk up the counter to request our bill. 2. The floors were sticky, making us think perhaps the place isn't the cleanest. 3. Music was too loud...we were seated close to the speakers making conversation a challenge. Food was decent but service and ambience, or lack thereof, knocked it down.

The Shrimp monfungo with garlic sauce and sweet plantains are so so good. Definitely will be back.read more

Fantastic coffee. We stopped by while visiting Ocala. They had some great looking sandwiches but we…read morejust had coffee since it was breakfast time. The service was great and the vibe was relaxed. Support small businesses. Give them a try.

Food was good, tequeños and papas rellenas were great. This is a Latin bakery/cafe that specializes…read morein Venezuelan food. They have empanadas, tequeños, cachapas, arepas and more! Ambiance is very nice but they do need more seating, so be mindful it might be limited during your visit. Service was nice and the food didn't take long to be out! I would come back again if I'm in the area :)