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Front of building, outdoor seating
Pork stew over yellow rice, shredded pork with coconut rice, flan and empanadas (chicken and pork)
Large with fricasse chicken, black beans, coconut rice, and plantains
Regular size plate - pulled pork with red beans, white rice and plantains
Coconut rice, curry chicken, and plantains
Yellow rice, ropa vieja, cabbage slaw, fried yuca
Large plate - ropa vieja with black beans, red beans, and cabbage salad
(left) coconut rice, pork and potatoes, lentil beans , yuca fries (right) same but with chicken curry
La Cocina De Abuela Cuban Restaurant ·$$

Phone: (352) 204-5561

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of NW 23rd Ave and NW 2nd St

Closed now

  • Wed 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

125 NW 23rd Ave, Ste 9 Gainesville, FL 32609 ·599.27 mi

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Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Wifi
  • Family friendly

Reviews

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4.5 190 reviews
5 star
145 4 star
30 3 star
6 2 star
3 1 star
6
Erich C. 02/22/25

There are two doors to this fine restaurant, but both have that home-cooked smell that smacks you in the nose, when you open them! The smell is enough to make you want to eat and take a nap. I...

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María B. 07/02/26

Terrible, terrible service. The lady at the front had such a bad attitude that it completely ruined the experience. She was unwelcoming and acted like we were inconveniencing her just by being...

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Nicolas L. 01/13/26

I recently visited La Cocina de Abuela for lunch. The restaurant is set up cafeteria style and you order a small, medium or large portion. You choose your rice, beans, meat, and side. I ordered a...

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Alyssa M. 08/31/25

Very tasty food that tastes homemade! The chicken was cooked to perfection as was the rice, and everything was very flavorful. My one complaint is the plantains could be a bit softer, but...

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Lauren T. 09/12/25

Love this little place. Please give this family owned restaurant your business. Generous portions, delicious, and authentic. Quiet unassuming interior. A gem in the Gainesville area.

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