Latin American Cafe — Restaurant in Ocala

Visited May 9th for breakfast while viting my family in Ocala. I entered the restaurant and was not even greeted. The waitress was cold and not too Friendly. I ordered the Cuban omelette it came with toast and potatoes on the side. I got the distinct feeling that I was treated so inappropriately by the staff because of the color of my skin being black. I noticed that the same cold waitress was nice to three ladies that came in Hispanic speaking Spanish and was more friendly than while she was serving me. The food was a total disappointment but I gave the waitress a $2 tip. I also noticed two strands of hair on the Cuban bread. I would never revisit this hole in the wall and I would never recommend anyone passing through to stop and eat there the food was not authentic Cuban at all. The best part of the meal, was the Cuban coffee and milk served in a styrofoam cup while I have table service. Please note that I am from Latin America and fully speak Spanish and understand everything that the ladies...

This restaurant is a gem! I have been going on and off for the past 2 years, and now that they added live music 🎵 I go almost every weekend. This is what Ocala was missing! Family atmosphere, nice decent people all together. The singer Mariolis is excellent and beautiful, what a voice! Also the customer service is top of the line. They are quick to come and start getting your orders. They make sure that you are happy with your orders. They are bilingual so there’s no language barriers. The price of their food is very affordable and very good quality. Great variety of food & very tasty, good drinks, delicious desserts. There’s also room for dancing and people get up and enjoy themselves, old and young. I had not danced outside in a long time! We have excellent food, service & live entertainment right here in Ocala now. No need or reason to travel far away anymore for that. Thank you to the owners and management for investing so much in this place. We can all enjoy now the fruits of...

one year follow up original below. This place continues to be a go to stop for me and has been consitent in quality for this entire time. They have expanded the dining room and its nearly ready to open. Very excited for them and i just wanted to update and advise its still 5 stars.////// OLD REVIEW:I've lived in the area for nearly 2 years but I have been missing out on this gem. It's worth taking some side streets or different routes around town and finding this gem in a mostly empty strip mall. I donate plasma two spaces down twice a week and this is my little reward after. All of the sandwiches are amazing and crispy with their press getting a lot of work all day. I also feel they have the best empanadas in a wide area. The dough is crisp and crumbly without being dry. I implore anyone that reads this to stop in any day of the week and try a machito sandwich or. Make a trip on Friday to have their special oxtail,...