Mouthwatering Puerto Rican in Orlando

Tropico Mofongo Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (546) • $$

"Our first dinner after a flight delay late arrival to Orlando. I wasn't as hungry as my wife and could have done chips and salsa with a Marguerita. So glad I insisted we try this strip mall restaurant while navigating at night around the resort area. It was close to closing but we were welcomed and taken care of quickly. Learned about Mofongo and as fun as it is to say it's better to eat as a side dish! She ordered the skirt steak and Mofongo and I got the Pernil (pork roast) and white rice and black beans. I was water guy but she got a passion fruit mojito. Probably the best one she's ever had and I don't care for mojitos much though I'm a big rum fan and I liked it too!The steak was done great, my pork was excellent and with a crispy skin piece on top. Their white rice was simple but we both loved it as it's got more flavor than Asian rice we are used to and the black beans were tasty!The Mofongo was so great to try and now I'll search that out all week. We might be back again in our stay because they have great Cubano Sammie's and so much good looking dishes for both casual and heavier dining.Big portions and we had leftovers for a big snack again In the room. Very kind service."

Lelo's BBQ Puerto Rican Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (448) • $$

"Puerto Rican food done right and located in Florida. The servers were fast and very polite. It is so a relaxed ambiance here. The chicken soup is spot on!The rib meal fall off the bone. The pulled pork was cooked just right. Do yourself a solid and partake for yourself."

Willie's Pinchos

★★★★☆ 4.1 (231) • $$

"Parking is a bit restricted and limited as the little plaza has other businesses and restaurants sharing the parking! The food is amazing with few buts and it's priced just right. However, it was early afternoon and they were already out of some menu items like alcapurrias, which are fan favorites. I had the mofongo with shrimp on "criolla salsa", without the sauce because they ran out of but it had an amazing flavor regardless but I had the remove each shrimp tail every time I had one. If the shrimps are to be inside the mofongo they should be removed before serving if outside then it's okay to leave the tails. It was garlic heavy so get your acid reflux med ready for this one! My husband had the pork pincho with mofongo and he loved it. He said that the meat was moist and with good flavor. My mom had the red snapper and loved it, it was not overcooked or over-fried (if that's even an English term) which she appreciated it. The service was good and friendly and the place was clean. Reason for 4* is mainly for the missing appetizers and main sauce so early in the day given that they close so late. I still recommend the place because the food is good!"

Coqui

★★★★★ 4.6 (113) • $

"Loved the food. We ordered a Beef Patty, 2 alcapurias and 1 Sorullito de maíz (sweet corn with cheese). Everything was delicious. They also carry cola champagne.I would definitely return for the food."

Matt's Latin BBQ

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (134) • $

"We don't have any good Puerto Rican food in Clermont. So we made the trip to East Orlando and took a friend's recommendation. Idk how this place only had 3 stars on Yelp. Our food was great, my boyfriend was in search for Puerto Rican steak and he found it. I love hot bars so you can see the food because I thought I was gonna go for the steak too till I saw the beef stew. I was sold, I tried their mac salad and loved it too! So I highly recommend it. The place was larger than I was expecting as well. I'm not a mofongo fan but there is a sign up that says "mofongo experts" and best Puerto Rican food since 2005. Let's just say I wish I had known about this place since 2005! I'd be a regular. It was worth the drive and I'll be back."

Coqui Snacks

★★★★☆ 4.4 (65) • $

"Puertorrican snacks!Ordered the "empanadilla de pizza""Empanadilla de pionono" Crispy flour turnover pastry filled with seasoned ground beef and sweet plantains "Bacalaito " Cod fritter Everything made to order and freeeeeeshhhh!!Recommended"

Papi Pincho

★★★★☆ 4.3 (67) • $

"For those that are adventurous, but don't know Puerto Rican food that well, come and try this place. This is my second or third time going where I just ask them to give me something for lunch and feed me. The ladies might look at you funny if you say that, but they will do exactly what you just asked and OMG it was delicious. Even a simple thing as rice and beans is heaven full of flavor. I did get some pork and the crunchiest pork skin everyummy. I don't know how to say it but adventurous people, others that will try great food and of course people from Puerto Rico come and try food so, so good... you may want to slap your mother."

Marita's Latin Bites

★★★★☆ 4.4 (58) • $

"I tried the rice bowl with chicken, cilantro rice and pinto beans. Beef empanada and taquitos chicken. I forgot to take pic of the burrito. I did delivery and everything was still in great shape when it arrived. The rice bowl was my favorite and had so much flavor with the sweet plantains. The burrito also had the sweet plantains. The empanada was good but probably the least favorite out of the items I ordered. I used the air fryer to reheat the burrito and taquitos and they were great reheated. I liked the cilantro rice better than the yellow...I had the yellow in the burrito. They give you the option to pick which type of rice and beans you want."

Sabor Del Caribe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (81) • $

"My sisters recommended this place during my visit (never ate there) so we ordered take out - family meal for 5. To my surprise the food was delicious, portions were generous and reasonably priced. It's worth the trip if you're in town or new to the area - I do recommend."

JazTro By Chef D.O.C.

★★★★★ 4.8 (47)

"What a great little spot with a huge amount of love and care served up on plate . Chef Danny has outdone himself by creating a variety of typical Latino dishes mixed with some creative new Gen Latino plates . We came in first lunch. We had the Chinchorreeo Bowl and the Buen Provecho (there version of create your own). The food was rich with flavor and delicious! The beans were fantastic. Portions were also really good . Would definitely recommend. One note, the place is pretty small ."

La Lechonera El Jibarito

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (99) • $

"After looking for a place to eat puertorican pork made in charcoal I found this one. I can tell the pork taste it great and the side dishes where good. Portions were good. I took some chicken for dinner since I went for lunch and the chicken taste it great. Will visit again"

Borinquen Restaurant & Pizzeria

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (89) • $$

"New owner, food taste even better, owner is super friendly and you can tell they're doing their very best to improve this restaurant."

Piñones En Orlando

★★★★☆ 4 (48) • $$

"Just picked up some food here and OMFG!! Delicious!!! I had Mofongo al ajillo which was amazing..it was flavorful and moist (the best I've had in a looonnggg time), and the shrimp where cooked perfectly. I also ordered the carrucho and it was so so so good. The flavor was on point and honestly I could have eaten a bucket full of it. If you haven't been here you really need to, you will not be disappointed!"

Las Casitas Latin Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (36) • $$

"We keep coming back here and our experience continues to be the same, excellent!! The food quality is of high standards and the taste is always fresh and delicious. We finally made room to try desert and we ordered the highly recommended Tres Leches that our friends had raved about before and it did not disappoint!! We will keep coming back!"

El Primo-La Casa De Las Alcapurrias

★★★★☆ 3.7 (50)

"We came to this restaurant by recommendation of a family member. They said we had to try it, because this restaurant has real authentic Puerto Rican food. When we arrived, the yummy smell of the food, met us at our cars. It smelled sooo good, and we were very hungry, I feel we over ordered. It was like we ordered almost everything on the menu. Kind of like a smorgasbord of food, and we shared all of it. The food was so good, I started dancing in my seat. The large portions are full of those strong latin flavors, and everything that we ordered, on a scale from one, to ten, was an eleven. We will definitely be back."

Casa Vieja

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (59)

"someone recommend this restaurant. I'm Puertorican so definitely looking out for my people. When you get there it looks like it used to be a gas station before. It looks very nice now the entrance has some paint murals very nice. As soon you walk in is like you are in a Chinchorro in PR. You sit anywhere. The also has an outside patio that you can sit. Is very nice to take pictures. We were prompted by our waiter in a very good time. We order appetizers and drinks. I ordered passion fruit mojito. It was to bitter for my like I asked them if the could add more simple syrup but it still was bitter. But it was very natural and good products i can say that. Definitely you need to get alcapurrias for appetizers sabían como las de mi abuela. Súper ricas. Didn't like much the sorrullitos they were made while they were frozen so they were soaked in grease. El queso con guava souce súper rico. For entrees we order chuleta Kan kan and wow that was amazing with arroz manpostia it was an explosion of flavor. We order the natural juices super good too. Very fresh and natural. Service was nice overall. What I couldn't believe is that they didn't have any dessert. How dare you lol i was so looking forward for dessert. I will say that's why is the 4 star and not 5."

El Flamboyan

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (70) • $

"Want to change up that week night take out? This place is delish. Must have: pork sticks. Not your typical cerdo. They are flat pork pieces of yumminess. It's rumored that the current chef is from a Mills 50 district staple). Remember they are closed on Tuesdays. So that should be the only day you avoid this spot!"

Martin's BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.8 (42)

"I was staying close by for the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend and stopped here for dinner. They had good rotisserie chicken. They had a good selection for your sides to go with your chicken. If you're not used to Florida tap water, the drinks from the soda machine will definitely taste strange! Prices were very reasonable and affordable. Most of the staff spoke mainly español. They were all very friendly."

La Jibarita

★★★★☆ 4.4 (31) • $$

"Food was super good! El Tostón Jibaro sauces gave it great flavor. My family ate the soup of the day and churrasco steak. Flan con guava - I just thought they would smear guava on the top but it was stuffed. I will definitely go again with the family."

Lechonera Latina

★★★★☆ 3.6 (44)

"Great place for catering for large family events or parties! You can place your order with short notice and it will be ready for pick up. (The restaurant doesn't offer deliveries for catering). Large portions were given and the taste is soooooo yummy!! The arroz con guandules and pulled pork were favorites at our event!Staff is majority Spanish speaking."

Sabor Latino - Puerto Rican Cuisine & Gallery

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (52) • $$

"We had the Mofongo steak and the Mofongo shrimp a criolloBoth were excellent cooked just like mama. Very good I couldn't finish it"

Viktor Pollo

★★★★☆ 4.1 (32)

"This place is located on the corner of 192 and John Young Parkway. A little whole in the wall with very small menu, fast friendly service but very tasty food. The menu is basically the following, Authentic Puerto Rican Arroz con Gandules (Rice & Peas). Meats are perfectly cooked. They have Pollo Asado (Rotisserie Chicken, Pork Ribs, and Sausage. The sides include Perfectly cooked Batata (Sweet Potato), Guineitos (Boiled green banana), and Yucca (Cassava)."

Boca Fresca

★★★★★ 4.6 (25)

"This is a real hidden gem serving amazing vegan Latin food. Yes that is right. Vegan Pernil, vegan chicharone, vegan monfongo and more. It's hidden in a white building on Cherry Street off of Fairbanks. It was more than good vegan food, it was excellent food. You can build your own bowl from several mains sides and bases We ordered a bowl (which came in a box) with rice and beans, pernil made from jackfruit and Monfongo. So much flavor! As sn extra we tried their empanada which was perfectly crisp and full of goodness. They have limited hours so check before you go. But definitely GO!"

Cayo Azul Latin & Sea food

★★★★☆ 3.5 (38)

"I was referred here by my Puerto Rican barber who told me it was really good authentic Puerto Rican cuisine and he was right. The food was amazing, the lady that took my to-go order was very nice as was the other staff members. They had a great crowd eating and having cocktails and a live band playing really good music. It didn't seem to matter that my Spanish is pretty poor. Looking forward to try other stuff on the menu and maybe hang out for a cocktail or two."

Al Toque

★★★★☆ 4.1 (26)

"Wow!Peruvian with Puerto Rican flairNuff said. I'm in!I might eat here several times this week.Casual and amazingly unique food compared to every day American fareI had to have seafoodCeviche de Pulpo (octopus)andArroz con Mariscos (seafood)are perfect!Not the kind of food one expects from a little strip mall restaurant.My server did not speak English. But we both made a great effort and so the service and experience were wonderful.English descriptions on the menu help. So pleas do not shy away for that.It's so very worth the effort!"

Rico Chino

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (39)

"Rico Chino is one of my fav spots when I'm craving Chinese food. They have a few tables inside to eat your food but mostly everyone picks up their order. It's always very clean when I pick up my food. For this order I got the Orange Chicken, House Noodles, House Fried Rice, and Pan Fried Dumplings. Sorry there isn't a photo of the House Fried Rice because it's my favorite and I was starving I forgot to take a photo of it. When I picked up my food it was still super hot so by the time I got home I could eat it straight from the carton. The pieces of orange chicken were big and the broccoli tasted really fresh. The house noodles and house rice were packed with lots of meat, and the dumplings were fried to perfection. For the price you get quite a bit of food and their menu is a decent size. They also offer family meals with fried chicken that are a pretty good deal too."

Mi Pan Boricua

★★★★☆ 4 (25) • $

"Being from the island I both adore, and miss good authentic Puerto Rican food. I was in town visiting my in-laws and my fiancé told me about the spot that he used to go to when he was younger to pick up some soft Puerto Rican bread. So we stopped by for breakfast to get the egg and cheese pressed sandwich along with a passion fruit smoothie and it was absolutely amazing. I suggest bringing a friend along that speak Spanish as the two employees we encountered were true to their brand and spoke exclusively Spanish"

Pi Caribe

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (36) • $

"Let's start with the good, I ordered this to be delivered to me at work so I was unable to see the food beforehand - that being said I ordered the chuleta kan kan w mofongo and a parcha drink. The drink was made perfectly not too sweet or sour, definitely enjoyed. The mofongo is amazing, cooked perfectly, has a nice crunch w the added chicharrón! Lastly the chuleta - way over cooked and even burnt, so disappointed because I was looking forward to this most but regardless I would try them out solely for the other two items."

El Punto Sandwich Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (18)

"I don't know why it took me forever to try this place. I loved it! The service was great. I was greeted as soon as we walked through the door. The ambiance was also great! It was very nostalgic for me because they had Coqui sounds and traditional Puerto Rican music playing in the background. Everything was clean and organized. Every wall, design and detail was just so amazing.Food came out pretty quickly and so fresh! I was not expecting the amount of food we got so I ended up taking some home. I ordered a plate that came with 2 fried eggs, the most thickest and yummiest bacon and freshly baked bread. If you order a sandwich, just know you will have plenty left over for lunch time because they are pretty big. If you are looking for a nice breakfast spot with good coffee, good food and good ambience I'd recommend coming here! 10/10"

Pa' Los Chinos Restaurant -Davenport

★★★☆☆ 3 (36)

"I have ordered and visit this place multiple times and everytime the food has being great! The service is very professional however the wait time on the weekends is higher than normal. The restaurant itself inside id hot but always showing clean."

El Kiosko 38

★★★★☆ 3.9 (20)

"People who can't afford the prices, not a reason to complain- you're just too broke and need to keep the complaint to yourself if finances are your issues. You are paying for the food and service which is top notch. I just moved here a few months ago and this is the GO TO SPOT. Everyone i have met knows this place. I will absolutely try their restaurant in PR this year when I go and visit grandpop. The food, atmospher, everything is always a delight when we come here. It's so good i can confidently say i come here once a week. Mojitos are to die for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 100000000/10!I speak very little Spanish, however my fiance is fluent. Anytime i come to this restaurant without my fiance, everyone tries their best to understand //speak English. DO NOT READ THE LITTLE BIT OF NEGATIVE REVIEWS. Try it for yourself, it is 1000000000% worth every penny and the people make the experience here so much better!see you guys this week haha!- karol & cece"

Yoyo's Pinchos 2

★★★★☆ 3.9 (18) • $$

"So far everything from here has met expectations. This food truck is found in a little lot near some new construction. The pictures on it as you walk up with inspire your hunger for more than what you had in mind. Each time I've gone I have gotten some Pinchos and something new. So far I have not been disappointed. If you call ahead you can pick up and be on your way quickly otherwise it might take 10 mins or so depending what you ordered."

El Pilón Loko Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (17)

"Great little restaurant in winter haven. Music was a little loud but good was great. Very authentic and plentiful. Good prices as well."

El Punto Sandwiches y Más

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (21)

"My boyfriend and I always pass by this truck and today we decided to make the stop! We both had tripleta sandwiches and chicken empanadas and they were off the chart! You get so much quality, delicious sandwich for the price and it was well worth it. The guava pastry was so delicious as well! Can't wait to come back and try more things :) friendly and welcoming staff as well"

El Primo Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (20)

"The food was outstanding, so here's my honest opinion the mofongo was not what I liked, so the texture of it reminds me of firmness of mofongo but tasted sorta of mangu. I just did not like it my husband said it was okay. Now what made it outstanding is the alcapurria de yuca filled with tasty ground beef was my Favorite. The rice and beans were delicious the beans are packed with flavor so good ! The steak and onions were really good the steak was tender too.. We will most definitely be back. So, for two drinks, two appetizers and two main dinners it was all $58 including tip for me it was way worth it and great price. Also the ladies here are very friendly and attentive. It's a whole in the wall so it's just okay they can do a better job with lighting that's important when it comes to dinner and ambience it gives off dark and slightly depressing not a good feeling when walking in. Other than that it's a wonderful spot ! Much success !"