La Cocina de Abuela

125 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville
(352) 204-5561

Recent Reviews

AJ Ciccarone

Good food and good atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone! Bone apple teeth!Kid-friendliness: Has a place for kids to play.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork

Diane Strong

I love this place. Everybody i have taken there is so impressed!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tagged Billing

Food is good

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Steve M.

A hidden gem of the swamp. Very authentic eats at a reasonable price and portion. Takes a little while for take out but well worth it.

Carlos Galindo

I think it’s the best Spanish food, at least they try. The people working here are always amazing, but the bandeja paisa was bad. Maybe they had a bad day or something but overall I like it

Lauren L.

No frills amazing Columbian food. Seriously food like your abuela would make. The coconut rice is so good that you will be sad that you can't fit more in your belly. Together with the black beans it makes a beautiful meal. Top it off with platanos/maduros for a sweet finish.

Shilei Z

Generous servings of delicious, healthy cooking. Great variety too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ivonne Engel

Food is really good and the restaurant is always clean and spacious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Large

Lorenzo Vanderblip

We stopped in here to get lunch while our vehicle was being worked on. We got takeout of Mojo pork, chicken (Caribbean style) black beans, lentils and plantains. Also got a couple guava pastries for breakfast that were awesome. Generous portions and great flavorful food. I’d come back in a heartbeat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mojo Pork, Lentils

Beverly Varshovi

It was our first time here so we ordered sandwiches with black beans and yellow rice. I ordered the Media Noche and my sister the Cuban. They were delicious but so large we each could eat only half. Our soft drinks / iced tea were self serve. I want to come back for a lunch portion ($14) or a dinner portion ($16) of their cafeteria style, plated meal options. The place was busy with workers - policemen, GRU, DOT, etc. It all smelled heavenly. I asked several diners about their meals and the pork and potatoes seemed to be today's winner. However, everyone liked what they were eating and seemed to be return customers. Parking is easy and there is plenty of seating, both indoor and out. The atmosphere is plain but our tables, chairs and the self serve areas were all very clean, unlike some higher priced restaurants i have eaten at recently. Staff is very nice and helpful in making selections.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cuban Sandwich, Black Beans, Cuban, Side of Rice and Beans

Zach cox

Lots of fake reviews that make you think the food is special. Nothing's made to order. All the food is in front of you in a luke warm aluminum tin. First time getting cold hard plantains at a restaurant.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

I RT

This is an average Colombian cuisine diner. Not fancy. The food is okay but a bit overpriced. If you are hungry, you will be satisfied with the portions.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Coconut

Patricia B.

The food was very good. The price was right. We enjoyed sitting outside on the sidewalk with our dog. We've already returned once. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Ingrid Romero

Jue- madre its delicious! Moved from Slfa 2years ago and thirst for Colombian food - came up here for a day and stopped by this place. Super nice people and very yummy food! Lentils were on point!! Arepas con queso (cheese) was amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

William Rice

Awesome food, I'll go back whenever I'm in that part of town. Outstanding!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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