La Cocina de Abuela

4.6 ( 715 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
125 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, United States
+1 352-204-5561
At La Cocina de Abuela, tradition meets flavor in a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. This charming restaurant in Gainesville, Florida, draws inspiration from cherished family recipes, delivering comfort food that feels like home. Known for its generous portions and quick service, La Cocina excels at both lunch and dinner, offering a diverse menu that includes savory Cuban sandwiches, delectable plantains, and vibrant salads. A standout experience is the complimentary salsa bar, allowing diners to personalize their meals. With swift takeout options and a delightful selection of beverages, La Cocina de Abuela is not just a meal; it’s a heartfelt culinary journey worth revisiting.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For La Cocina de Abuela

James Asher
Mar 25,2025
Ok, I apologize for not posting earlier and with more photos. I kept eating the food too fast to take pics.This place is legit. This is the best Cuban food I've had in a long long time.It's all good. Every single thing any of us ordered was amazing.Compliments to the chef and staff!
Joey Snuggs (sNOwYjUgGz)
Mar 21,2025
Just tried this place for the first time and loved it. I got chicken curry, with coconut rice and black beans. I absolutely loved it! 15 bucks for a large portion size that I couldn't even finish. The employees were very friendly and it took less than a minute to get our food. I will definitely be back.Edit: I've been here probably 4 or 5 times now, and haven't tried anything I didn't like. 10/10 from me!
Christopher (C. André)
Mar 2,2025
This food is absolutely delicious. We grab the food on our last day in Gainesville. We were not disappointed. The staff is very nice. You can take a look at the food to decide what your want. Variety of rice and meats and additions. It's fresh and hot. Very delicious. The yuca is very good as well. I really recommend this place.
Lorenzo Vanderblip
Feb 13,2025
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.
Robert Rodriguez
Jan 25,2025
Always great service, food is always delicious (amazing Cuban sandwich!), portion size for the price is fantastic! I now visit weekly and they have erased Chipotle from my memory!
Lindsey Woody
Jan 15,2025
I’ve lived in Gainesville 9 years … and today I finally made it to La Cocina. It was definitely worth the wait. The staff were friendly and the food was delicious. If I wasn’t moving next week I’d absolutely be a repeat customer.
Aaron Smith
Jan 8,2025
Amazing food for great prices. Everything is already prepared so you just go in and tell them what you want similar to chipotle. Staff are friendly and helpful. The bakery items are good too
Maeby Ingram
Dec 29,2024
Amazing. Will be coming back. Fresh hot food, the house-made limeade was amazing, and the service was quick and friendly. Will be coming back.

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