Piñones En Orlando

I really enjoyed my meal at Piñones En Orlando. I've eaten from their truck in the past, and this was my first time in the restaurant.The lady at the register was patient with me as I stumbled through my broken Spanish. She didn't suggest switching to English, so I must have been speaking reasonably well.So I ordered the carne frita (fried pork) with a side of tostones. When I go to any Latin restaurant, I have to try the tostones. Ever since Rice & Beans closed I've been on the quest for some good tostones. Piñones' tostones (no rhyme intended) were decent, but not quite what I hoped for.The star of the meal was the carne frita. It was hot, juicy and flavorful. I'll likely try it again in a mofongo.

I came for the first time on a Saturday afternoon. I drove quite a while to get here. When I got here at 12 they weren't open , I waited another 15 min and still nothing. I got a bit annoyed and left to the gas station and to a store . I decided to go to another Puertorican spot ( which there's plenty in the area) before I tried to check on them again. Arrived at 12:45 ish and they were open. I asked and they said they opened later because of the rain. Is a small restaurant with a bright color and good music.I order a alcapurria, a conch empanadilla, a octopus cup and a mofongo with fried pork. To drink we took a piña colada (virgin). I must say the food was the saving grace of my rating. This was absolutely one of the BEST Puertorican food I've had in the area. The alcapurria was big and full of meat. The conch empanadilla was fresh and flavorful .The octopus salad was the best I've had in YEARS! Big chunks of octopus, super tender and barely no onions and peppers. The mofongo was soft and not dry, did not need any caldo or sauce.The fried pork had a nice mix of fatty parts , not dry onda super seasoned.I absolutely loved the flavor of everything and I would highly recommended

Great food it's a Small Pl., Harley has any seating but I went there for the first time last week. The service was amazing. The food was awesome. We ate fish. We ate shrimp. The bacalaitos are everything. Highly recommend.