๐บ๐ธ Florida | Gainesville | Venezuelan Street Food Adventure ๐โจ
Discovered a hidden Latin gem in downtown Gainesville with a solid 4.7-star Google rating! ๐ This place specializes in authentic Venezuelan street bites โ a delicious change of pace from the usual Mexican offerings. The owner moved from Miami to Gainesville and couldnโt find good Latin food (non-Mexican!), so she started her own business! ๐ It began as a food truck that ran for 1.5 years and became a local favorite. Now, itโs a full-scale restaurant! The space is industrial-chic: spacious like a warehouse, with graffiti walls, LED signs, and a stage for live music ๐ค๐ถ. Pet-friendly, too! We saw a cute golden retriever chilling with its owner ๐โค๏ธ. The vibe is warm, laid-back, and perfect for hanging out. We arrived around 5:30 PM โ just in time for Happy Hour! ๐น Cocktails were buy-one-get-one. We tried the mojito (available in different flavors). I got the passion fruit one โ sweet, tangy, and super refreshing. Hereโs what we ordered: ๐ฅ Chicharron Crispy fried pork belly! The portion was generous, and the meat was well-cooked โ not greasy, not dry. Seasoning was simple (mostly salt), but it came with lime and a ranch-like dipping sauce that added nice flavor. ๐ Pescado Frito Whole fried snapper with two sides. The fish was big, crispy, and not fishy at all. Again, seasoning was minimal. We picked fries and salad โ decent and hearty portions. Overall: 4/5 stars โญโญโญโญ Great vibe, good value, awesome place to chill with friends! The food is fresh and well-made, but I wish it had more bold flavors. Imagine this fried pork and fish with some cumin and chili powderโฆ game changer! ๐ง๐ฅ Their burgers are also supposed to be amazing โ definitely trying those next time! โน๏ธ Pro tip: The menu is in Spanish โ check their website or Instagram for food pics if youโre unsure what to order! ๐ Tinker Latin Restaurant & Food Truck 502 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601 ๐ ฟ๏ธ Free parking! #Florida #Gainesville #UF #VenezuelanFood #LatinCuisine #FoodReview #HappyHour #PetFriendly #HiddenGem #GainesvilleEats
