Guatita / Honeycomb Tripe Stew
Tripe stew with potatoes in peanut sauce served with rice and sweet plantain.
Casselberry, Florida
Ecuador on Every Plate
Latin comfort cooking from the heart of Casselberry - hearty stews, grilled meats, and weekend seafood, made the way abuela would.
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Our Table, Your Home
At Ave Maria Gastro Lounge, we cook the way family cooks - slowly, generously, and with pride. Our kitchen brings authentic Ecuadorian and Latin flavors to Casselberry, from peanut-rich guatita and sizzling carne asada to golden plantain empanadas. Every plate carries the warmth of home and the soul of a shared table. Pull up a chair, order online, and taste the comfort we've built one recipe at a time.
Plates We're Known For
Plates We're Known For
Empanadas de verde (2) / Green plantain cheese empanadas
Golden green-plantain empanadas filled with melted cheese - a Latin favorite.
Carne Asada con Arroz y Menestra
Grilled steak served with rice and beans or lentils.
Pechuga a la parrilla / Grilled Chicken Breast
Tender grilled chicken breast, seasoned and cooked to juicy perfection.
Cazuela de Mariscos / Seafood Casserole
A rich, flavorful seafood casserole - available weekends only.
Chaulafan de pollo / Chicken Fried Rice
Ecuadorian-style fried rice with your choice of meat: beef, chicken, shrimp, or a mix.
Good to Know
Good to Know
What meals do you serve?
Ave Maria Gastro Lounge is a fast casual restaurant in Casselberry, FL, serving authentic Latin cuisine perfect for lunch, dinner, and weekend dining. Our menu features hearty dishes like Guatita, a traditional honeycomb tripe stew with potatoes in peanut sauce served with rice and sweet plantain. Guests also love our Carne Asada con Arroz y Menestra, a grilled steak served with rice and beans or lentils. We offer Green Plantain Cheese Empanadas and Grilled Chicken Breast for lighter options. On weekends, don't miss our special Cazuela de Mariscos, a flavorful seafood casserole.
Do you offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, we offer both delivery and pickup. Order conveniently online or by phone.
Where are you located?
Ave Maria Gastro Lounge is located at 1410 State Road 436, Casselberry, FL 32707.
What areas do you serve?
We proudly serve Casselberry and surrounding areas including Winter Park, Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, Longwood, Maitland, Fern Park, Forest City, Oviedo, Sanford, and Orlando, FL.
When We're Open
Hours
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM