Serving Up Puerto Rico, No Passport Required

If you’ve ever tried to explain to someone what mofongo is, you know it’s easier to just hand them a fork. Fried plantains, garlicky magic, and crispy fried pork chunks…suddenly, no one needs a translation! That’s exactly the vibe at Tony’s Latin Food, where the kitchen doesn’t just serve Puerto Rican staples…it makes them feel like part of your own family table. Since opening in April 2021, Tony’s has been quietly fixing a problem too many Floridians didn’t know they had: a shortage of places that do comfort food, island-style, without cutting corners.

What sets Tony’s Latin Food apart isn’t just the menu, though a grilled chicken breast so juicy it could pass for a family secret and shrimp in creole sauce that demands a second helping certainly don’t hurt! It’s the way those dishes arrive with both polish and personality, like your abuela slipped the chef her recipe book but insisted on plating lessons. The restaurant’s “special house touch” shows up everywhere, from mofongo that balances rich and fluffy like a high-wire act to service that feels less like dining out and more like dining in…if your house happened to have a line of hungry locals at the door!

That combination of roots-deep recipes, owners with serious culinary know-how, and a staff that treats you like they’ve been waiting all week to see you is why Tony’s Latin Food isn’t just another restaurant; it’s a community anchor. And this year, the community noticed. They took home not one, but two awards this year: the 2025 Best of Florida Award in Latin Restaurants and the 2025 Best of Florida Regional Award in Food Trucks. These wins feel less like an accolade and more like proof that when you honor tradition, pour heart into the details, and keep the mofongo coming, people will show up. And keep showing up.

Contact 

Address: 42 Eglin Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
 Email: tonyfoodtruckllc@gmail.com
Website: www.tonyslatinfood.com