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Food & drink in Central Florida.

Every place to eat & drink in Central Florida — 19 and counting. Filter by cuisine, jump A–Z, or just browse.

Food & drink in Central Florida

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Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill

Eaton's Beach Sandbar & Grill

Weirsdale · restaurant

Waterfront dining on Lake Weir featuring Chef Dave Del Rio's Florisiana cuisine — a fusion of Southern, Cajun, and Creole flavors. The views are stunning, the seafood is fresh, and the vibe has been drawing folks out here since 1924.

Eden Abbey Brewing Community

Eden Abbey Brewing Community

Mount Dora · restaurant

Family-owned Mount Dora brewpub with 14 taps of Belgian-inspired house-brewed beers, scratch-made empanadas, Wagyu burgers, and a backyard where kids can run free. Sunday brunch comes with live music — the whole package.

Ednas' On The Green

Ednas' On The Green

The Villages · bar
EDO Sushi

EDO Sushi

Ocala · restaurant

Modern Japanese steakhouse offering sushi, noodle dishes & entertaining hibachi chefs.

El Azteca Mexican Cocina

El Azteca Mexican Cocina

Bushnell · restaurant

If you haven't found El Azteca Mexican Cocina yet, you're missing out on one of Bushnell's best-kept secrets — though with a 4.7-star Google rating and a loyal following, the secret is getting out fast. Tucked into Bushnell Plaza off SR 48, this family-run spot serves authentic Mexican cuisine that goes well beyond the typical Tex-Mex playbook. The enchiladas are rich and saucy, the fajitas come out sizzling, and the tamales taste like someone's abuela made them that morning. Don't skip the sangria — regulars call it spectacular, and they're not exaggerating. What sets El Azteca apart isn't just the food, though. It's the warmth. Reviewers consistently rave about the staff — attentive, genuine, the kind of service that makes you feel like family from the first visit. The dining room is clean and inviting, the kind of place you'd bring your parents or take the kids on a Tuesday night just as easily as a Friday date night. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the fresh, thin tortillas alone are worth the trip. Whether you're stopping in for a quick lunch combo, ordering takeout through Toast or DoorDash, or settling in for a full dinner with margaritas, El Azteca delivers every time. It's the kind of neighborhood restaurant that makes you glad you live here — and if you're visiting the area, it's reason enough to get off the interstate.

El Marie Pizzeria and Sub Shoppe

El Marie Pizzeria and Sub Shoppe

Eustis · restaurant
El Mezcal Mexican restaurant

El Mezcal Mexican restaurant

Homosassa · restaurant

Mexican restaurant in Homosassa on Suncoast Boulevard serving traditional dishes in a family-friendly setting.

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Mount Dora

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Mount Dora

Mount Dora · bar

Family-run Mexican restaurant on US-441 in Mount Dora dishing out generous portions of enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, and margaritas. Reliable Tex-Mex in a festive, colorful setting.

El Patio Bushnell

El Patio Bushnell

Bushnell · restaurant

Authentic Mexican restaurant in Bushnell known for scratch-made fajitas, burritos, street tacos, and barbacoa using fresh ingredients, with a 4.7-star rating.

El patrón Grill & Bar

El patrón Grill & Bar

Ocala · restaurant
El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine

El Ranchito Mexican Cuban Cuisine

Leesburg · restaurant

Mexican and Cuban cuisine restaurant

El Ranchito The Villages

El Ranchito The Villages

The Villages · restaurant
El Rinconcito Mexican Grill & Cantina

El Rinconcito Mexican Grill & Cantina

Ocala · restaurant
El Toreo

El Toreo

Ocala · restaurant
Elevation 89

Elevation 89

Ocala · restaurant

Unique dining experience at the Ocala Airport with gorgeous runway views and spectacular sunsets. Named for the airport's 89-foot elevation. American cuisine in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

Emma's Patisserie

Emma's Patisserie

Ocala · bakery
Emma's Patisserie at The Equestrian Manor

Emma's Patisserie at The Equestrian Manor

Ocala · bakery
Energy Lab Cafe

Energy Lab Cafe

Clermont · cafe
Evans Prairie - Country Club Restaurant

Evans Prairie - Country Club Restaurant

The Villages · bar

Country club dining at Evans Prairie in The Villages, offering a relaxed meal with golf course views. Open to residents and their guests for lunch and dinner.

Atmospheric interior

A note from the editor

Most Tuesdays here, the room finds you.

You walk in for one drink, the bartender mentions the songwriter night two doors down, and twenty minutes later you're somewhere you didn't know an hour ago. This is the publication for that.

Photo · stock · atmospheric · not a specific venue.

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