Ave Maria Gastro Lounge

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A True Ecuadorian Gem in Casselberry Ave Maria Gastro Lounge is the kind of place you walk into expecting a simple lunch… and end up genuinely blown away. This restaurant doesn’t just serve food—it delivers Ecuadorian comfort with pride, precision, and flavor that sticks with you. I ordered the chaulafán, and hands down, it’s one of the best versions I’ve had anywhere. Perfectly seasoned, loaded with tender meat, and cooked with real intention. Every bite hit that balance of savory, smoky, and fresh—not greasy, not heavy, just right. The bolón con queso y chicharrón came out like a masterpiece: warm, cheesy, packed with flavor, and paired with a creamy house sauce that elevated it even more. And the empanada de plátano? Golden, crispy, and filled with that authentic homemade t

We were visiting Orlando for the weekend and wanted some ceviche and we found this spot. The food was great but the service was even better. If you are not Ecuadorian and get ceviche ask for some ketchup and mustard and add some to your ceviche, you will thank me later.

I love the atmosphere, the vibe, the place. Service was fantastic. Aureli took care of us and always made sure we were enjoying our food and time at the restaurant. I was feeling congested and she was very attentive. She even offered me a hot tea, which helped a lot with it and made me feel better. Make sure you take care of her; she deserves a raise. Going to the food, it was delicious and very filling and very ecuadorian. 😋 👌. Definitely recommended.

We had such an amazing experience at Ave Maria Gastro Lounge! Maria Fernanda was absolutely wonderful — super attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed all night. The drinks were perfect: the passion fruit mojito was delicious and refreshing, and the strawberry margarita was also really good. For appetizers we ordered morcillas, tostones, and cheese empanadas — all super tasty and full of flavor. My entrée was chuletas with arroz y habichuelas, and everything was cooked perfectly. So yummy! We also ended up singing all night, which made the whole evening even more special. Truly an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend!

Super elegant restaurant! The food was beyond amazing, great flavor, great portion, and great presentation! I ordered the Churrasco myself, but the bolón de queso, the encebollado, and the ceviche de camarón also looked delicious. (Didn’t take a picture of those, unfortunately)