Cintrón – A Floribbean Restaurant

Took a dear friend to celebrate her 50th. The food could not have been more amazing. Seriously, OUTSTANDING. We enjoyed the outdoor patio seating and professional yet friendly service (Alex was our waiter 💯). Absolutely recommend! A new favorite, for me. Hoping to return soon.

Wow! Fantastic restaurant with amazing food and atmosphere and friendly service – I can’t say enough good things about this place. Vegetarian options available but plenty for carnivores as well. Indoor and covered outdoor seating (with fans). Our server Alex was the best! He was super friendly and also made great menu suggestions for our first visit. You MUST try the mushroom tacos (sounds weird but utterly delicious). And the tres leches cake is the best we’ve ever had. This is easily the best restaurant in Gainesville. Go! Go now!

First time eating here and last time too. I do have to say that the fish tacos were good and the cilantro sauce paired nicely. Aside from that it’s extremely pricey and the food is not worth it. The churrasco was bad and the portion was tiny, drinks are no good, and the service was just ok. I do not recommend and won’t be back. Sorry 🤷🏾‍♂️

This was a unique experience in Gainesville. The interesting and fusion menu options made me feel like I was in a Miami restaurant. The outdoor seating area has a very nice and enjoyable atmosphere. The waiter and staff were friendly and provided great service. The food was OK. Overall, the dishes were fresh and had a nice presentation. The queso frito appetizer was the best thing we ordered. We were expecting a long skirt steak with chimichurri after ordering the churrasco, but instead we got a filet mignon. The tacos were nothing extraordinary. The brunch menu items sound tasty but not sure if I will go back to try.

1st time I came here at the end of November I really enjoyed the Avocado Street Corn and fried cheese with grape jelly, toastones, and a mustard sauce.

I came the second time for my wedding rehearsal dinner at the beginning of December, however my large group as a whole did not particularly enjoy the food they received for the high price. My avocado I like, had a bit more browning then I care for as well. But it was tolerable with the toppings.

Today was the third time I came in ( and most likely the last ) and I can officially say I spent (with tip) 18$ for the avocado street corn again. I wanted the fried cheese but they stopped serving with the grape jelly ( the sauce that MADE the dish ) so I passed on that. I was so utterly disappointed today. My single avocado was old and brown with those thick brown strings that start getting in the avocado when they get a little to old to eat. In my opinion, for a dish that is centered around the avocado being the filler- it should be a quality fresh avocado (especially if it’s going to cost 14$ and add the tip becomes 18$)
I felt like they had chosen a avocado that was almost to old to use (and used it up on my dish). Oh yea and I had a glass of there ice water, and it tasted terrible. Please filter your water.
Please please do better Cintron. Not impressed at all. Everyone should be getting quality ingredients since you are a high priced restaurant. At this time I just don’t recommend this restaurant.

I am giving 2 stars since this place is sentimental to me as I was a huge fan of Chopsticks, I had my wedding rehearsal dinner here, and I love the ambiance of the place.