A long-quiet corner at 3695 Hartsfield Road looks ready to trade in putters and pitching machines for plantains and pitchers of something cold. Plan-review paperwork and county records point to a new Latin restaurant, Batting Cage & Latin Flavor, on the former Grand Slam Batting Cage & Miniature Golf site. The concept pairs a Latin kitchen with entertainment features on the southeast corner of the roundabout where Fort Caroline Road meets Hartsfield Road, although specific details on the menu, seating, and opening date have not yet surfaced.
Plan-review documents that reference "Batting Cage and Latin Flavor" and list Maria Cruz as the principal behind the LLC were spotted by What Now. The outlet reports that Cruz was not immediately available for comment.
County records list the new owner
Public records back up the paperwork trail. The Duval County Property Appraiser shows RE# 112944-1005 recorded to BATTING CAGE & LATIN FLAVOR LLC at 3695 Hartsfield Rd. The parcel also reflects a warranty-deed sale recorded Sept. 19, 2025, for $360,000. Together, those filings tie the property to the new LLC while plan-review documents continue their run through city channels.
Former tenant and filings
Before the Latin concept stepped up to the plate, the location belonged to a familiar name in local recreation. The Florida Division of Corporations lists GRAND SLAM BATTING CAGE & MINIATURE GOLF, INC. with a mailing address that referenced the Hartsfield Road site and shows that corporate filings existed for the operation, though the entity now appears inactive. Florida Division of Corporations records track the former operation’s nonprofit registration and address history.
What to expect next
Early plan-review paperwork is only the first inning. A project still needs formal permits, inspections, and code approvals before a restaurant can open, according to the City of Jacksonville Planning Department. Any public timeline will hinge on how quickly plan reviewers and permitting staff sign off and on whether the proposal triggers broader site work or additional inspections.
If everything clears, Batting Cage & Latin Flavor would become one of the few dining options along that stretch of Hartsfield Road. What Now notes that the nearest food outlet appears to be Girl Next Dough at 3523 Eveross Road. That outlet first spotted the filing, and this story will be updated as Cruz or future city permit records shed more light on when the new spot might open its doors.
