Latin American Cafe in Ocala
Cuban sandwiches, pastries, cafe con leche and daily Cuban plates at 2714 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470. Open Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday.
By Darrin DeTorres, Only In Ocala · Checked against the cafe's website, online menu, Facebook page and Google Business Profile
What Is Latin American Cafe in Ocala?
Latin American Cafe is a Cuban restaurant on NE 14th Street in northeast Ocala. Its website describes it as family owned and operated, serving authentic Cuban food for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner, and calls it the “Home of the Cuban Sandwich” and the “King of the Cuban Steak Sandwich.” It also says the cafe's Cuban pastries are baked fresh twice daily and that its cafe con leche is made with freshly brewed espresso every time.
The cafe's Facebook page lists dine-in service and outdoor seating, and the website says takeout orders are welcome. Google Maps classifies it as a Cuban restaurant and shows a 4.6-star average from 892 reviews as of Oct. 29, 2026. The website lists one address, so this guide covers a single location. For other Cuban and Latin kitchens to compare, see our guide to Cuban food in Ocala, including Latinos Y Mas on South Pine Avenue.
Because the cafe closes at 4 PM by Google's listing, it works best as a breakfast or lunch stop. Our breakfast, lunch and cheap eats guides list other daytime options in Marion County.
Address, Phone & Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours as posted on Google as of Oct. 29, 2026. The cafe's website mentions an early dinner but does not list hours, so call ahead for holidays and late-day visits.
Latin American Cafe Menu and Prices
The restaurant's menu lives on its Toast online ordering page, which the website links as its menu. It is organized into beverages, breakfast, a “Favoritos” section of empanadas and pastries, lunch house specials, sandwiches, soups and salads, dinner platters, desserts and a daily side-of-meat list. These are selected items and prices as listed there on Oct. 29, 2026; prices and availability change, and some items were marked out of stock.
| Item | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe Con Leche | Espresso with milk; the website says it is made with freshly brewed espresso every time | From $4.25 |
| Espresso / Cortadito | Cuban-style coffee drinks | $2 / $3 |
| Machito | Two eggs fried hard with bacon and yellow cheese on Cuban bread | $7 |
| Cuban Pressed Breakfast (Desayuno Cubano) | Two scrambled eggs with ham, Swiss cheese and onions on Cuban bread | $7 |
| Bistec a Caballo | Palomilla steak with grilled onions, two eggs and French fries, with toast | $12 |
| Tortilla Cubana | Omelet with Swiss cheese, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, Spanish sausage, ham and sweet plantain, with a side and toast | $11 |
| Qbano | Sliced roast pork, ham and Swiss cheese with pickles and mustard on Cuban bread | $10 |
| Media Noche | Sliced roast pork, ham and Swiss cheese with pickles and mustard on midnight bread | $10 |
| Pan Con Bistec | Steak sandwich: palomilla steak, grilled onions, potato sticks, lettuce and tomatoes on Cuban bread | $10 |
| Pan Con Lechon | Shredded pork and chopped onions on Cuban bread | $10 |
| Pan Con Croquetta | Three ham croquettes with pickles, mustard and mayonnaise on Cuban bread | $7 |
| Ropa Vieja (meat only) | Shredded beef | $12.50 |
| Masitas de Puerco Fritas (meat only) | Fried pork chunks | $12.50 |
| Bistec de Palomilla (meat only) | Palomilla steak | $14 |
| Lechon Asado (meat only) | Roast pork | $14 |
| Vaca Frita (meat only) | Grilled flank steak | $15 |
| Camarones Enchilados | Shrimp creole | $15 |
| Friday Oxtail (Rabo Encendido) | Spicy oxtail, listed as the Friday special | From $12.50 |
| Empanadas | Beef, chicken or cheese | $3 each |
| Cuban pastries | Guava, cheese or guava and cheese pastry | $2.50 each |
| Tres Leches / Flan | Desserts | $7 / $6 |
Sides include black beans, red beans, rice, moro rice, yuca, tostones and sweet plantains, mostly $3 to $5.50. A separate daily list sells a side of the daily meat for $9.50, with choices such as ropa vieja, masitas de puerco fritas, Cuban meatballs (albondigas), Miami chicken, boliche (pot roast), picadillo, chicken fricase, beef stew and fish in sauce. The menu also lists soups such as caldo gallego and garbanzo bean, a kids menu of chicken tenders or grilled cheese with fries at $6.50, and burgers from $8.
Coffee drinks are a core part of the order: espresso is $2, a cortadito $3 and cafe con leche starts at $4.25. For a broader look at Cuban sweets and coffee in town, see our coffee shops in Ocala guide.
What to Know Before Visiting Latin American Cafe
A small daytime Cuban cafe with takeout, catering and a full drink menu.
Cuban Sandwiches and Daily Plates
The Qbano (the cafe's Cuban sandwich), Media Noche, Pan Con Bistec and Pan Con Lechon are each $10 on the online menu. Fridays add a spicy oxtail special, listed as Friday Oxtail (Rabo Encendido). Reviewers on Google mention the croquetas, maduros and Miami chicken.
Pastries, Empanadas and Coffee
The website says the cafe bakes its Cuban pastries fresh twice daily. The menu lists guava, cheese and guava-and-cheese pastries at $2.50, empanadas at $3 and churros at $3, plus tequenos, tamales and ham croquettes.
Takeout, Pickup and Delivery
The website says takeout orders are welcome and links to Toast online ordering, which offers pickup and delivery. The site also mentions “Cantina service,” described as a take-home weekly service; call (352) 351-2822 for details.
Catering and Event Platters
The cafe's catering page lists catering phone 352-362-1297 and email cateringlac@gmail.com. Platters on the menu include a Cuban sandwich platter for 10 people at $46. More options are in our Ocala catering guide.
Beer, Wine and Cocktails
The online menu lists domestic and imported beer at $4 to $5.50, wine by the glass at $6, sangria at $8 a glass, and cocktails including a mojito and a margarita at $7 each.
Frequently Asked Questions About Latin American Cafe
Where is Latin American Cafe in Ocala?
Latin American Cafe is at 2714 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470, on the northeast side of Ocala. The phone number on its website, Facebook page and Google Business Profile is (352) 351-2822. The restaurant's website lists this single address.
What are the hours at Latin American Cafe?
Google lists Latin American Cafe as open 7:30 AM to 4 PM Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 4 PM on Friday and Saturday, and closed on Sunday. The restaurant's website describes breakfast, lunch and an early dinner, but Google shows a 4 PM close, so call (352) 351-2822 before heading out late in the day.
What is Latin American Cafe known for?
The restaurant's website calls it the "Home of the Cuban Sandwich" and the "King of the Cuban Steak Sandwich," and says its Cuban pastries are baked fresh twice daily and its cafe con leche is made with freshly brewed espresso every time. The online menu lists Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, croquettes, daily Cuban meat plates and desserts such as flan and tres leches.
How much is a Cuban sandwich at Latin American Cafe?
The online ordering menu lists the Qbano, the cafe's Cuban sandwich of sliced roast pork, ham and Swiss cheese with pickles and mustard on Cuban bread, at $10 as of Oct. 29, 2026. A half Cuban combo is $8, and the Pan Con Bistec steak sandwich is $10. Prices can change.
Can I order Latin American Cafe takeout or delivery?
Yes. The restaurant's website says takeout orders are welcome and links to online ordering through Toast, which offers pickup and delivery options. On Oct. 29, 2026, the ordering page was accepting scheduled orders only. The same page lists the restaurant at 2714 NE 14th St and (352) 351-2822.
Does Latin American Cafe serve breakfast?
Yes. The menu has a breakfast section with Cuban pressed breakfast and machito sandwiches at $7, two or three eggs with a side and toast at $6 and $7, bistec a caballo at $12 and a Cuban omelet at $11, plus Cuban toast, grits and oatmeal as sides. Google lists the cafe as opening at 7:30 AM on weekdays except Friday, when it opens at 8 AM.
Does Latin American Cafe have catering?
Yes. The restaurant's website offers catering and event service and lists catering phone 352-362-1297 and email cateringlac@gmail.com. The online menu lists party platters, including a Cuban sandwich platter for 10 people at $46 and a croqueta platter for 75 people at $150.
Does Latin American Cafe serve beer, wine or cocktails?
Yes. The online menu lists domestic and imported beer, wine by the glass and bottle, sangria, margaritas, mojitos and other cocktails. Mojitos and margaritas were $7 on Oct. 29, 2026, and a glass of sangria was $8.
How is Latin American Cafe rated?
On Oct. 29, 2026, the restaurant's Google Business Profile showed a 4.6-star average from 892 reviews, and its Facebook page showed 98 percent of 333 reviewers recommending it. Reviewers on Google mention the Cuban sandwiches, croquetas, banana milkshakes, Miami chicken and live music.
How We Checked This Page
The address, phone number, hours, review count and cuisine category come from the cafe's Google Business Profile. The cafe's own website supplied its description, takeout and catering details; the online ordering menu supplied the dishes and prices; and its Facebook page supplied the dine-in, outdoor seating and recommendation figures. All were checked on Oct. 29, 2026. Earlier versions of this page carried an “85-year-old recipes” claim and a Tripadvisor rating that could not be confirmed on any of those sources, so both were removed.
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Latin American Cafe en Ocala: dirección, horario y menú
Latin American Cafe es un restaurante cubano familiar ubicado en 2714 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470, Condado de Marion; su teléfono es (352) 351-2822. El menú en línea incluye sándwiches cubanos desde $10, empanadas a $3, pastelitos a $2.50, café con leche desde $4.25 y platos cubanos del día. Según Google, abre de lunes a jueves de 7:30 a.m. a 4 p.m., viernes y sábado de 8 a.m. a 4 p.m., y cierra los domingos. Su sitio web indica que aceptan pedidos para llevar y ofrecen servicio de catering; para catering, el teléfono publicado es 352-362-1297.