La Fortuna Deli
125 NW 23rd Ave,Ste 6, Gainesville, FL, 32653
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Address :
125 NW 23rd Ave,Ste 6
Gainesville, FL, 32653 - Phone (352) 371-9496
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Specialities
- Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Noise Level : Quiet
Outdoor Seating : No
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Linda W.
I have been wanting to try this restaurant and thanks to a Groupon finally did. My husband had the pork steak and it was very good. The only complaint is you really can't cut it with a plastic knife and a real knife would have cut the foam plate. I prefer real dinnerware when I dine in. My shrimp dish wasn't as good but was OK for the price. As another reviewer said the black beans weren't anything special but the portions were good. We had to add a dessert to come up to the $20 we needed for the Groupon. That's pretty reasonable for dinner. I will go back and try the pressed cuban sandwich. If it is good I'll raise my star count.
(3)Tiffany C.
According to the owners this used the be a small market that sold Spanish groceries with a section of homemade cooked food. They got very good business from just the cook food so they decided to change it to a cafeteria. They also own the latin food inside Santa Fe cafeteria which I have never been. I thought the food was delicious and it was a good amount that I always have to take some home. I grew up in a Latin American country and I would consider their food to be authentic. I have gotten ropa vieja, carnes con papa, and their soup that they only serve on Saturdays. The only thing I didn't like that much was their black beans, I feel like it needed more seasoning and to be cooked a little more. It tasted like the ones I get from a can. On weekends they have soup which they give you a lot, and they also have ceviche. When I went there the owner gave me some of the ceviche to try and i thought it was just ok, I have tried better so I didn't get it. If you want cheap Spanish food with no waiting on food, then this is the place. Only downside is that it is a little far from campus
(4)Shelley H.
Very plain decor in a mini plaza by the thrift store. Not the most glamorous location, but the Latin cuisine is authentic. My husband is Puerto Rican & he swears by the authenticity of the food. There is no menu, but more a cafeteria style ordering. You walk up to the counter, pick 3 sides & a meat item, then move down to dessert & drinks, then pay. Pick your table & enjoy! If you don't get there early for lunch, your options may be limited because they serve family style. When they run out of food, it's no longer available that day. I took my two daughters today (14 & 11) and they appreciated the cultural difference of the dishes from ordinary 'fast food'... They ate every bite! At first they were a little weary because the food LOOKS different from American buffet options. But once I tempted them into testing something, they were sold. Plantains, flank steak, beans and rice, picadillo, cold bean salsa... Yumola!
(4)Johnny L.
I enjoyed the place here. It's a little far from campus, but it was worth the drive to try a new place. They serve latin food in a cafeteria style (Much like Blue Sky Food in Miami - for all you Miami folks). Some of the food looked kind of dry, but it was seasoned very well. I got the Carne Con Papas (Beef with Potatoes) with rice, beans, and sweet plaintains. They were all good, but not great. The meat and rice was good, but the beans could use more flavor. My friend got the Ropa Vieja with Yucca. I tried some of the ropa vieja and it was really good. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have fried Yucca (I miss Miami), but the food was still good. I think it is definitely better than some of the other cuban places here in Gainesville. I cannot find a place in Gainesville that can compare at all to places in Miami. It's probably an unfair comparison. All in all, the place was definitely worth a try. The service was great and the people are real friendly. The prices are definitely top-notch. Less than $7 for an entree with 3 sides.
(3)Adam G.
I really wanted to give this restaurant my first 4 star review and if we had more options in Gainesville, I just might have. However, to this simple white boy who can't remember the names of half the shit behind the counter, it's the best we have in town. The portions are quite generous for the price and I really don't care that it's in a skunky strip mall (once again, it's relatively close to be office), so it makes for a great lunch take-out. I've had a few things on the menu, but my favorite is still the roast pork, red beans and white rice with a beef empanada and maybe some sweet plaintains. One day I'm just going to ask how much for the serving tray/bin of their red beans and take the whole damn thing home. Those around me later may not appreciate it, but it'd so be worth it!
(5)WILLIAM J.
The menu has completely changed. The new owners are old testament Christians. So they refuse to serve pork. They feel a need to impose their religious beliefs on everyone else. La Fortuna was a neighborhood institution before they took over. Now all the ingredients are sub-par. I feel awful for the employees. They are so wonderful. It makes me sad that the new owners are running the business into the ground.
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