I haven't been here in awhile. I was craving their pasteles and decided to stop by…read more It was right about pass 5pm when I entered the place and they close at 6/7pm I think on weekdays. The hot plates on the steam area were almost empty pans - All they had left was yuca, white rice, arroz gandules, tostones, macaroni salad, lechon asado, roasted chicken, pasteles from what I recall. I opted a plate dinner - it comes with rice, meat and 2 sides. The lechon asado looked good with the roasted crispy skin. I was not sure how they plate the lechon asado as in how much you get. They do not speak english much but they try to understand you and what you want. So when she was slicing up the lechon asado - She kept asking i guess if the portion was ok - I was afraid that if I kept asking more meat they might up charge my $13.99 plate. In total i recieved 5-6 pieces of Lechon asado. Along with arroz gandules - yuca and macaroni salad. The Lechon Asado was delicious. Crispy skin and juicy meat. It was seasoned well. You can taste the roast taste from the meat - So this place is known for this - This is why its a best seller kind of meat here. Yuca - It was tender soft but tasted spoiled. It had a smell to it - I guess because I got it later of the day - The yuca just sat in the hot steamer all day - It had a somewhat sour taste to it. I did not continue to eat it in case I would get food poisoning. Arroz Con Gandules - It was seasoned well and good texture on the rice. You can taste some type of smokiness on the rice. Macaroni Salad - This was bland for me. It needed some seasoning but I still ate it because the yuca was not up to par as far as taste. I can make better Macaroni Salad than this. The pork pasteles was delicious. Seasoned masa and the texture was buttery smooth. The filling was pork not much on it no olives raisins or bell pepper. It was still a delicious pasteles. The pork had a taste of smokiness - They are known for roasted lechon so the pork in the pasteles is delicious.- They only sell / make pork pasteles here. Come here for the lechon Asado - Its very delicious.

Pork - dry, flavorless, soggy hairy skin Macaroni salad -…read morehard, need more cooking (NOT ALDENTE) it was kinda raw Morcilla- not typical puerto rican flavor, maybe fried yesterday and warmed up today Cuajito - looked like south American soup / definitely not authentic PR cuajito Arroz con gandules- ok. Warmed up from yesterday. Looking at the pan you can tell it has rewarded in the same pan. Additional side pork order- they gave me the scraps they were trying to get rid off along with bones and charged me almost $8 Overall service- staff taking my order was welcoming and patient. Person cutting the meet seemed to be in a bad mood. The person at register was ok untill I asked her to replace the dry meat and bones from my side pork order and actually give me meat I could eat. She stated the serve costilla not cerdo her response was so unbelievably dumb I chose to ignore it and asked her to put meat in my order. Her attitude and service changed negatively. This was a great spot, very sad to see that the taste and quality of food has went down drastically. Also, why were there no Puerto Ricans there? Could it be that there are ppl from other countries attempting to match the flavor now instead or authentic food? The lady stated owner was nit available for me to show him the food. Maybe he will see it here instead. They are also in a quick hurry to ask you to leave a review before you even try your food

Had a great meal with my wife and the service was good and the food was amazing. We ordered the…read moremixed appetizers and it was delicious and more than enough for two. The mofongos were amazing I ordered the Mar y Tierra and my wife the mofongo stuffed with chicken! Both were delicious. If you like a good lager try the Diaspora beer.

Puerto Rican food is so good! I've been here many times. Grillers offers authentic Puerto Rican…read moreflavors that will get you hooked. The Mofongo, especially stuffed with skirt steak or shrimp, is a must-try. The "Chuleta Kan Kan" is a legendary three cut pork chop that's crispy, flavorful, and massive. Unique fusion options like the "787 Roll" showcase Puerto Rican ingredients in sushi. The warm and welcoming service is attentive and knowledgeable, making it easy to navigate the menu. They have live music on weekends, making it a festive ambiance. The authentic island vibe makes it perfect for a fun night out or a hearty family dinner.

Good Puerto Rican Snacks just a tad bit greasy. Lots of movement and just the perfect snacks to…read morebring a piece of the island to Orlando.

Ordered quite a few items and two of the items were missing. Went right back and the ladies said…read morethat I only ordered 1 of the item that was missing. And one of the ladies thought I couldn't hear her and called me a name I would rather not type here. But very unprofessional!

Went for lunch. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend the tres leches with coffee…read more The staff were friendly. The atmosphere had a really fun vibe with PR small town decor.

Beautiful restaurant - I wish I had taken more photos inside but the place was packed (a good sign)…read moreand I try not to take pictures of random families and post them online. With that said, the food was excellent and there's a ton to choose from - it's easy to get overwhelmed, but the thing I enjoyed the most was the service and how sweet our server was (I forgot her name, but she was always so sweet and patient with our family). There were tons of folks eating mofongo so I'm sure that's a fan favorite here. We tried a few appetizers, juices, rice and beans, and shared a large platter that had multiple options for the family since it was our first visit and we didn't know what to try first. The tostones rellenos de churrasco (skirt steak stuffed fried green plantains) were delicious and come with five little cups and a dipping sauce that I'm pretty sure was mayo/ketchup. They also put a little PR flag on top which my kids enjoyed playing with. This ended up being my main meal because I wasn't that hungry, and it was the perfect bite of crispy, salty, and creamy with the dipping sauce. We also tried another appetizer that I didn't try, alcapurria de carne, which comes with two rolls cut in half (husband enjoyed it) and the Assorted Pal Campo which comes with chicharon, fried yuca, chicharron de pollo, tostones, fried cheese topped with a sweet guava sauce (that my daughter was not a huge fan of - I would ask for it on the side next time), and sausage. Definitely a heavy meal - and I felt like I needed to eat salad for the next two days straight after this meal - but it was tasty. Next time I'll ask for a side of cucumbers or something to break up all of the fried elements, or order something that comes with slaw/veggies.

Had a fantastic experience with their pastries. I entered on a whim and just decided to see what…read morestood out. The staff will ask how many pastries you want so they know what size box to give you. I went with an almond pastry with cheese filling, a guava popover, a flaky glazed pastry, and a slice of cake with a pineapple and coconut topping. Everything was delicious but the star was the pineapple coconut cake. I thought it was just a regular pound cake with a pinapple marmalade on top but the cake was actually soaked in a pineapple syrup of some kind and I finished the whole thing in one go! Highly recommend. The space is open and seems to have plenty of seating, the displays are well lit and the staff was all very kind. Will certainly be back!

Puerto Rican Spot is official. Bakery/coffee and Spanish Food. They also sell Mavi by the cup or…read moregallon. Only 30 min from me, but wish they were closer

Sofrito was amazing…read more We wanted something fast, but not fast food with a large seated area outside. This checked off all of our boxes. You order at a kiosk fast food style, but all of the food is then prepared freshly and authentically. They have a huge menu with all kinds of delicious Latin eats like sandwiches and platters. We absolutely loved our Cuban sammies which came on thick and sweet bread. My kids kept it simple with tenders and fries and also enjoyed! They have a big drink selection and you can find everything from juices to fresh cocktails. The biggest hit was their large indoor screened patio - perfect for my kids to run around. If you want to avoid fast food but also don't feel like taking your kids to a proper sit down restaurant than this is a really great option.

It is my duty to come here every few years to remind everyone how much I love this place. I don't…read morego there nearly enough, but I went yesterday and it reminded me just how good they are. We visited around 3:15pm on a Saturday and ordered at a tablet. I got a pernil with plantains and my companion got a churrasco. I also got their limited time St Paddy's day mocktail. It was kind of like a virgin apple mojito and it was really good and refreshing. The pernil was excellent as usual: well sauced and tender and juicy. The churrasco was beautifully cooked and seasoned. They always knock it out of the park here with their meats. The plantains were of course delicious as usual, and the service was great. My only comment is that I could've sworn that this place had Alfajores a few years ago. I could be wrong, but I vaguely recall them being delicious and I was sad to not see them on the menu this time. Any way you roll the dice, you won't regret coming to sofrito. They're quick, it's well priced, and the food has never disappointed me in my 7 years of going here.

With so many positive Yelp reviews, we had to try this place out!…read more Lomo Saltado - asked for medium rare and definitely came out way more cooked than we would have liked, but it was still good, but could have been better. Ceviche Clasico Mixto - yummy! I don't think you can go wrong with their ceviches. They seem to experts in making ceviches. Mofongo Pulpo Anticuchero - the grilled octopus was soooo good! Chicharron de Pescado - this was sooo good! Our server was super nice and attentive. Thank you! Definitely would come here again.

We visited Bongos Restaurant for my brother's birthday after he mentioned it had great reviews…read more What caught his attention was the fusion of Peruvian and Puerto Rican cuisine, and since we're originally from Peru, we always love trying new Peruvian spots. The restaurant itself is cute and well-decorated, and it wasn't busy when we visited (Thursday around 6:30PM). Our server was friendly and attentive, and when we asked where the chef was from, she said Peru--which we later found out wasn't true (an important detail you'll soon see why). Food & Experience We ordered a variety of dishes to try: What we loved: * Sushi Acevichado - Great flavor and well-prepared. * Torta de Chocolate & Mousse de Maracuyá - Both desserts were delicious. What disappointed us: * Sopa de Pollo - The soup was loaded with potatoes, which wasn't an issue, but when we asked if it could be split into two bowls, the server said no. Instead, she offered to bring an extra bowl for us to do it ourselves, which felt like an odd policy. * Lomo Saltado - The charcoal flavor was so overpowering that it wasn't enjoyable, and the fries didn't taste homemade. * Aeropuerto - Not to my liking at all. The chicken was overcooked, and the chaufa's flavor was off, likely due to a different soy sauce (siyau) being used. * Trio (Fried Calamari, Chaufa de Pollo, Ceviche de Pescado) - The fried calamari arrived cold and gooey, the chaufa had the same flavor issue as the Aeropuerto, and the ceviche was just okay. When the chef came to our table, we asked what part of Peru he was from--and that's when we found out he wasn't actually Peruvian. This might explain why some of the traditional Peruvian flavors were missing or off. Would we come back? Probably not. There are so many better Peruvian restaurants we've tried. If we're in the area, we might consider giving it another shot with different dishes, but we wouldn't go out of our way to visit again. (Nice atmosphere, good desserts, but underwhelming Peruvian flavors.)

In town for work and this spot was near the hotel. Never had mofongo so we decided to give it a…read moretry. Place was not busy for a Sunday early afternoon. Folks here are super friendly and helpful in explaining the menu and recommendations. Food came out somewhat quick and was all very tasty. Plenty of seating and very chill and quiet. Will definitely be back for the many other dishes.

Loved my mofongo (mashed with chicharrones) and fried chicken!! A little pricey but worth it :) the…read moremofongo didn't come with any sauce except broth so I had to add some sauces on the side & that really leveled it up!

For a small restaurant, the food was authentically Hispanic...generous portions of tasty arroz con…read moregandules, or white rice, choice of pernil, choice of two different types of chicken, or fish; choice of a type of mufungo called Mangú, and salad... all for $5.99 (lunch eat-in). This was the best food on the road we have had a while... cafe con leche was also authentic and presented with a rose swirled in the froth... Super service! Would definitely stop there again even if we have to go slightly out of our way. Gracias!

Doesn't look like much when you drive by and it's inside of a plaza so you might now see it right…read moreaway. However you're craving authentic Latin food this is the place to go the service was excellent and the food tasted so fresh! Reminds me of a mom n pop shop.

Service wasn't great only because the waitress came back over 6 times to ask us about our order,…read morehad everything wrong, confused two wines and misunderstood for what I asked for and it wasn't what I wanted. However, the food was amazing! The place is pretty small but it does make up by having great food. We went as it is nearby the hospital and my grandma was there.

Food is amazing (Mofongo está en la madre), flan de coco lord have mercy delicious, food came out…read morefast and service is great. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!