Brothers and combat veterans Joel and Fernando Rodriguez have officially transformed the former Ovation Bar & Bistro at 4715 S. Florida Ave. into Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana.
Key Details
- Location: 4715 S. Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813 (South Lakeland) Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana
- The Inspiration: The restaurant is a tribute to the brothers’ mother, Margarita, featuring authentic, small-batch dishes based directly on her family recipes
- The Transformation: After closing the South Lakeland Ovation location, the brothers invested ~$50,000 to remodel the interior with rich deep green walls, traditional Mexican hats, and artwork inspired by La Lotería
- The Expansion: This marks the third Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana location in Polk County
Hours & Operations
- Monday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana
- Friday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana
- Phone: (863) 300-0545 Margarita’s Cocina Mexicana
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