College Park is trading late-night diner plates for chimichurri and grilled beef. Alma Argentina, the Oviedo-born Argentine kitchen best known across Central Florida for empanadas, milanesa cutlets, and steaks, is heading to Edgewater Drive this summer. The family-run restaurant is taking over the former College Park Diner space and hopes to welcome customers within weeks, adding a South American-leaning steak and sandwich option to the neighborhood’s walkable dining strip.
Where it's headed
The business plans to occupy 2304 Edgewater Drive and expects to open 'this summer,' possibly in a month or two, according to Orlando Weekly. The outlet notes that the owners have invited fans to follow the restaurant's social pages for buildout updates.
A local brand growing
Alma Argentina began on Aloma Avenue in Oviedo and has since expanded regionally, opening a Celebration outpost in 2023. Its online ordering pages on DoorDash list staples such as empanada combos, classic milanesa sandwiches, and parrillada-style steaks, along with menus and location details that helped build its following.
The space's recent past
The storefront the chain is moving into has only recently become available: College Park Diner closed permanently in June 2025 after health code inspections and a temporary closure order, according to local reporting. A report on the shutdown and vacancy followed soon after.
What to expect
When doors open, look for an emphasis on empanadas, milanesas, and steak plates, the same items featured on the restaurant's online ordering pages and delivery menus. Linktree points customers to Alma Argentina's Instagram for timing and soft-launch details. Coverage will be updated once the owners confirm an exact opening date or a preview service.
