One of my coworkers recommended this bakery to me, saying they had the best dulce de leche…read morepastries. There is a bit of a language barrier but the owner was very sweet and helpful when describing her baked goods; they also have dine in options, as well a sandwiches! The empanada dough was perfectly crisp and light, with a slight saltiness to it, which helped to enhance the fillings flavor; my favorite was the beef empanada (i forgot to take a picture ). The flavor wasnt heavy tasting which I loved alot. I wanted to like the spinach one as much as the beef one, but it did lack the savory punch I was looking for. The guava pastry kind of reminded me of the chinese sugar donuts just with lotss of guava filling in it; super delicious and not too sweet! The dulce de leche was the yummiest pastry I had; its not like other dulce de leches where it just tastes heavily of condensed milk. This was so light and fluffy.

Holy cow...stopped here on a whim and I ordered half a dozen assorted pastries. Some had guava and…read morecream cheese and the remaining were dulce de leche. I cannot get over how delicious they were -- I will be thinking about them all week lol. Most importantly, the staff could not have been kinder. I'm sick of trying to support businesses that don't care about the customer -- this wasn't it. The gentleman who helped explain what I was ordering and answered all my questions was SO kind. I've already told two people about them and will come back again in the future.

A lo Cubano - GREAT SOUTHERN BOX COMPANY, Est. 1938 Food Hall (Orlando, FL)…read more Visitamos este lugar y la experiencia fue excelente. Desde la atención de JP y Junior, que fue muy cordial y atenta, hasta el ambiente del espacio, todo resultó muy agradable. La comida fue deliciosa: un plato con arroz blanco, frijoles negros, carne tierna y jugosa cubierta con cebolla salteada, acompañado de yuca frita crujiente, limón fresco y una salsa muy sabrosa. Además, probamos el jugo de maracuyá, refrescante y natural, que complementó perfectamente la comida. El local es moderno, limpio y con un ambiente acogedor, ideal tanto para ir en familia como con amigos. Sin duda, la compañía hizo la experiencia aún mejor. Recomendado para quienes buscan sabores auténticos cubanos en Orlando, con un toque fresco y bien presentado.

Had lunch at A'Lo Cubano Kitchen located in the Great Southern Box Co. Food Hall & Bar On N Orange…read moreBlossom Tr. Yojan & Yuniev were very friendly and accommodating. We had Pan con Lechon, Black Beans & Rice, Flan, Cafe con Leche. The food was good. The coffee was hot & sweet, delicioso! The restaurant is in an upscale food court in the packing district. There is an adjacent parking garage & outdoor eating areas in addition to indoor seating. Husband had draft of Broken Tree Ale from the bar. He liked it. We will return and look forward to seeing Yojan & Yuniev again. Next visit will be when they have live music & DJ. ¡Buen Provecho!

Mecatos has great arepas and empanadas. Both of those with their green sauce, chefs kiss!…read more This location was busy but clean with great service.

I wanted to do an update since it's been a while since my last review. I also noticed since my last…read morereview that Mecatos has 3 new locations, and that's not counting the one that's going to open soon in Winter Park. I'm glad that business is good but please don't do like Lucky's where they exploded opening up locations in every corner and then had to close all of them a year later although, I highly doubt that would ever happen to this location. It's ALWAYS full. You got all the hospital people across the street, plus the high traffic volume coming through on Lake underhill. You guys at Mecatos honestly won the lottery with this location. But it's not all location obviously. You got some really tasty food here. Their empanadas are always a crowd pleaser. Their coffee is delicious, and a treat I was able to enjoy when a small group of us came in on a Saturday afternoon recently. This location in particular although always busy is a good thing, things are kept up fresh and the service overall is always good. I'm looking forward to my next visit.

The absolute BEST alfajores and empanadas EVER!!! Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Always a…read morepleasure and well worth the drive to visit. If you want authentic Peruvian taste, this is the place!

The world's best Alfajores!!! Authentic Peruvian and truly addictive. Camila is very sweet and…read morehelpful. Empanadas are delicious as well. A Peruvian gem at the Farmers Market!!!

Every afternoon, I try to carve out a short break from work and this has become one of my favorite…read moreplaces to recharge. A delicious Café Latte, genuine smiles, and consistently wonderful attitudes from the owner and her entire team make this place something special. Today the owner was kind enough to take this photo with me. If you are anywhere near Curry Ford Road and enjoy a consistently excellent Café Latte and a welcoming atmosphere, I highly recommend: Mecatos Bakery & Cafe Thank you to the owner and all of the employees for making each visit feel appreciated. People often remember the coffee, but they return because of how a place makes them feel. #Coffee #Community #SmallBusiness #Orlando #CafeCulture #Gratitude See less

The sound of live music on a Saturday morning is the best way to start a day. It fills the soul…read morewith good vibes and get the morning started. That's how I felt visiting this Mecatos location. When I walked in, there was something playing the guitar and the atmosphere felt lively It is a large space with plenty of seating, even some couches for a more relaxed setting. Here, you order at the counter and then they bring the food to you. If there's a line just turn around and head over to the self-order kiosk. People were lining up in the line and missed the kiosks. Just remember to input the number you selected next to your name when you type the order. I ordered an Arepa with eggs pericos (scramble eggs with green onions and tomatoes) and my friend ordered a croissant with ham and cheese. We got our food and the server was so nice.

Today we had lunch/ditter at the macatos on Curry Ford Road. A gentleman by the name of Diego was…read morevery helpful for our food to us. The overall atmosphere is very well in the music was nice and all the staff had a wonderful smile. The food was very very delicious. Ty

I stopped by Mecatos bakery in DTO for a quick breakfast with friends. We all ordered iced coffees…read moreand empanadas. The staff was friendly and efficient with getting our orders in and food out. There was a little wait for the iced coffee, so it's not order and go. The coffees were good, but super rich. The empanadas were great and they have a few flavor options. You can try a few different kinds as they're very small. There was a decent amount seating options, but it gets super crowded around 10 so I wouldn't expect to stay long. Overall, definitely a good place for grab and go breakfast, rather than a sit down and relax.

I really love this bakery and after Pilates the girls asked me for a recommendation so we ended up…read morehere and they all loved it ! This time I went for a bacon, egg and cheese bagel with the pink latte made with oatmilk , I added coconut flavoring and whip cream and my goodness it was delicious! We enjoyed and I can't wait to come back again. I love Avalon park !

As a Colombian, I have a few must-tries whenever I visit a Colombian bakery: empanadas and a…read morePostobón. It's a classic combo that never disappoints. The beef empanadas had great flavor and a well-seasoned filling, though they were a little greasier than I personally prefer. Still, the taste was definitely there. I also ordered a café con leche, which was exactly what you'd expect--smooth, comforting, and hard to get wrong. The standout for me was the pan de bono. It was larger than most I've had and packed with that delicious cheesy flavor that makes it one of my favorite Colombian baked goods. If you're looking for a quick Colombian snack or craving a taste of home, this spot is worth checking out.

Venezuela Bakery on Golden Road is absolutely delicious. The staff gave us the warmest, friendliest…read moreservice and even had us try their guava sweet bread, so good! Their cachitos are hands down the best I've ever had, perfectly flaky and full of flavor. The golfeados were also amazing, sweet and gooey just the way they should be. The empanadas were incredible too,not too thick, and packed with plenty of filling. We tried the ground beef and cazon, and both were fantastic. Highly recommend this spot for authentic Venezuelan treats!

Tried a few different items, both sweet and savory. Favorites were: cachitos (ham and cheese,…read morecheese), pan de guayaba (guava filled bread - amazing) and pan frances (french rolls). Will definitely come back to try the various fresh breads and very good looking sandwich options. Location does not do justice to the quality of the food inside and friendly service (even for those of us with zero spanish skills)