I came here with my friends before the Spring Game this past march for the first time. They had visited before, but this was my first time here! We were quite hungry and Tela wasn't too busy. The inside is nice and clean, the service is great, and the staff is very on top of things. They do a nice job attending to customers and make sure they get everyone's orders correct. I also liked the interior and found it to have an upbeat vibe to it, making it very inviting! I had heard great things about the quesadillas, so I ended up ordering one with a side of chips and queso, as well as some plantains. I got carne asada meat, with cheese, refried beans, peppers, and corn. My friends ended ordering bowls. The food is made fresh to order and is curated to your liking. They have a nice variety of toppings, etc. to choose from, which I appreciated! My quesadilla was served fresh right off the flat-top! It was the perfect size, packed with tender, flavorful carne asada, and a nice amount of cheese. The beans complimented the meat and cheese well. And the sweetness from the peppers and corn was a nice addition. I thought this was a solid quesadilla, but it was super greasy. It was packed with fillings, however that made it fall apart slightly, making it harder to eat. The queso had great flavor with a touch of heat from the jalapeños. But the chips were not good at all. They were so greasy and felt stale or undercooked. They were not crispy at all and just tasted like tortillas coated in the hot oil. I was extremely disappointed in this to say the least. The plantains on the side were very good though! Overall, I thought Tela was just ok. I wasn't impressed with the greasiness of the food and the tortilla chips were the most disappointing thing! While my quesadilla wasn't bad, it was too heavy. The meat had great flavor though! The food itself was just too greasy for my liking and I felt that it didn't live up to the "healthy" motto they stand by. While this certainly wasn't the worst food I've had by any means, it probably isn't a place I would frequent in midtown either. They are new, so I will give them another chance at some point and I'm hoping to have a slightly better experience! I will say the service is great though. read more

Tela - Quesadilla with chips and queso - Honduran Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I tried Tela for the first time and had a great experience. The place looked clean and fresh, and the worker was really nice with quick service. The menu is simple with options for bowls, burritos, or quesadillas. I went with a chicken bowl with white rice, pico de gallo, corn salsa, sweet plantain, cilantro, lettuce, hot honey vinaigrette, and chips. Everything was flavorful and well-prepared. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the hot honey vinaigrette added a great touch. I didn't realize the chips would be mixed into the bowl, but it actually worked out nicely. The portion was big, plenty for dinner with leftovers for lunch the next day. Overall, very yummy and a good value. read more

Fell in love here. Quesadillas with a ton of toppings! Amazing bowls. I wished i lived nearby because it was that good. Forget chipotle and don't judge the decor too much :) Everyone was friendly and attentive as well! read more

I've been coming to Tela since they first opened, and it's been a go-to for quick food ever since. Tela is an excellent, fast-casual restaurant with a comfortable seating area, a welcoming atmosphere, and friendly staff. The food is consistently good! I especially enjoy their chicken and steak options. The Tela sauce is delicious and perfect with just about everything. I recommend trying their refried beans as well; they are so good. I haven't found anything I haven't enjoyed there yet. I highly recommend visiting Tela if you're looking for quality food anytime of day or night! read more

Tela - Chicken rice bowl - Honduran Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

TELA IS AMAZING. the quality and the price is incredible. it's also super delicious and quick. can't recommend it enough!!

Had to run it back again (i have at least over 50x tbh) it's the only thing in town that's comparable to smoothie spot or pollo tropical #iykyk but with a touch of more love. This spot is fire and never misses. read more

Tela - Chicken Quesadilla - Honduran Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Excellent customer service.... Great food. I will be going back soon. Thanks. Go Gators read more

The food was mostly good, the only problem I had was that the pickled onions didn't taste pickled, they just tasted raw. The other ingredients in it were great, and it's a decent price for everything it includes. The people behind the counter were extremely helpful and friendly. The ambiance is fine, as expected for a fast casual restaurant. read more

Tela - Chorizo Rice Bowl - Honduran Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Place is super cute inside, service is great good people, food is incredible. All around awesome experience! read more

Tela - Carnitas perfection - Honduran Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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One of the best in Gainesville! Carne asada was perfectly cooked and everything else was bursting with flavor. Staff is super friendly too. A++ !! read more

Delish food everything homemade and fresh! Great service and super-friendly staff. Best food in midtown, we go there before games at ODome. Yumm! read more

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, it was my first time trying this spot. Forget chipotle, come here! They put plantains in the bowl for no extra cost! The pricing is very fair as the bowl costed around 12 dollars. They don't skimp you on the portions, I was full for hours. This bowl was excellent I wish this place the best I will be back! read more

Tela - Chicken bowl with anything you can imagine in it! - Honduran Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Yummy food and good seating, service is quick and efficient. Better tasting and more affordable than chipotle. Perfect college spot.

Delicious! Huge portions. Lots of great toppings, everything is spiced beautifully, and the service is super friendly and generous. Highly recommend this place! read more

Highly recommend stopping by. Super quick and easy and better than some name brand chains. All the workers were super friendly.