This was my third visit. The staff is consistently friendly, service is quick, and the restaurant is spotless and welcoming. I've tried three of their natural juices, and the mint lemonade is by far my favorite--refreshing, crisp, and a perfect thirst-quencher. The fritters I've had on previous visits were also enjoyable. This time I ordered the ramen soup. While it looked traditional and well-prepared, I found the flavor a bit too mild and neutral for my taste. I was also hoping for more of the fusion influence that makes this place unique. Overall, the excellent service, cleanliness, and refreshing drinks. Looking forward to next time trying something different, with a Puerto Rican kick.! Cute spot. You should try it! read more

El Coqui Ninja is a total gem! First off, any place that serves crème brûlée is a winner in my book and the food totally delivered. I sampled a bunch of the menu and was blown away. The mofongo with shrimp and steak was incredible, perfectly flavored, and for just $22, it was such a great deal. I also loved the fried potato balls with meat and cheese, plus the lo mein and the chicken pinchos so well seasoned! If I had one small note, I wished the pinchos were cooked a bit more, but maybe that's traditionally how they are served. This restaurant has an Asian influence, but it's very minimal. I wouldn't say that if you were coming here expecting to eat Asian food specifically you would be disappointed. It's definitely much more of a Spanish restaurant and I'm glad it is. I love the music that was playing the entire time overall I had a really great time.. The vibe is so cute perfect for a girls' night or a small group. Bonus: each table has a mini TV to magnify your phone screen, super fun! Plus, the food came out quickly. I can't wait to go back! I can't forget to mention my incredible server. He made great suggestions and he was so accommodating. There were three other parties while I was there, and they all seem to enjoy their food. I know one of the tables ordered one of the combo platters, and when you order that, they ring a gong in the restaurant, which is really cute. I have to remember to order something next time that will get them to ring the gong again I can't wait to go back! read more

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So good. Love the orange chicken, steak, plantains... cute and quirky atmosphere. Will be back next time we're in Orlando read more

El Coqui Ninja Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Heres my honest review from someone who loves Puerto Rican Chinese food. I came here last weekend with my parents. We've tried other Puerto Rican/Chinese fusion spots before nothing quite like back in PR, but there are definitely some solid places around Orlando so we decided to give this one a try. Pros: The restaurant itself is beautiful -- nicely decorated, clean, and with a designated parking area, which is always appreciated. We were seated right away and the service was good. No complaints there. Cons (the food): Unfortunately, everything we ordered lacked flavor. It all needed more seasoning, more salt, more something. I ordered the chicken pinchos, arroz chino, garlic tostones, plus a few appetizers for the table. I didn't even touch my pinchos because the chicken was raw. They bring it out in a little tabletop heating pot with a flame -- I'm guessing it's supposed to finish cooking at the table; but my flame was barely on compared to other tables (noticed as I was leaving). Pinchos are also usually made with onions and peppers between the meat, and mine had none. I personally like when they're slightly charred, and these were nowhere near that. The arroz chino was also disappointing...again, very bland. My mom ordered the mofongo with shrimp and it came out cold. The only thing we actually enjoyed was one of the appetizers the cheese-filled relleno. That came out hot and was pretty tasty. For a $100+ meal where only one appetizer stood out, we won't be going back, and unfortunately I wouldn't recommend this place. Oh forgot to mention... both my parents got so sick after. If you recall above I personally did not eat what I ordered. I tasted the rice didn't like it, didn't even want to touch the chicken... I'm not going to eat something I don't like. My parents grew up different and in a time where u ate what was provided and so they did... and regretted it after. read more

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I'm not sure what happened to my other review, but here's my honest take. The concept and decor behind Coqui Ninja are excellent I really love the vibe and the overall idea of the restaurant. However, the food execution leaves a lot to be desired. Unfortunately, the dishes didn't taste very fresh and left an unpleasant aftertaste. I would strongly recommend that the restaurant double-check the freshness of their oil and other ingredients, as this could make a big difference. That said, the service was friendly and the ambiance was truly enjoyable. read more

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I love the vibe here, it's really comfy and quiet too. The food came by quickly as well, really enjoyed the service and overall friendliness of the staff. They gave us chicarron as an appetizer and the decor is nice too. The portions are pretty big, food was great read more

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The place is gorgeous. The food was not good at all. After driving an hour and 27 minutes I ended up throwing away the whole plate. The rice was so hard. The portion is so tiny. I paid $25 to throw away the whole plate. The service was nice but never again. read more

Seriously you must try this place. Clean, great decoration, nice people, I really liked it. So many good good options. From the unexpected to the expected plates. From Mofongo to fried rice.. corned beef egg rolls .. well you name it .. you won't be disappointed .... Nathan was a great server, good recommendations and great service... Not upscale upscale, but is a cute, nice, clean well decorated place that you'll like..... Recommended 100% read more

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I went for a friend's birthday dinner and it was really good! The restaurant decor was the perfect fusion of Puerto Rican and Asian decor! Well done. Our server was very nice and took her time explaining the menu. I ordered two appetizers, Cuerno Beef Eggroll and Crab Rangoon. The eggrolls were my favorite! So unique and delicious. Corn beef, Sweet plantain, Mozzarella cheese with Pineapple sauce or Guava sauce. I ordered both sauce but definitely preferred the guava sauce. I would definitely go back and try the mofongo! read more

El Coqui Ninja Restaurant - Eggrolls - Chinese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This place is the fusion I didn't know I needed! The classic Puerto Rican staples mixed in with Asian favorites. Sign me up! We had to start with the cuerno beef eggrolls - Corn beef, Sweet plantain, Mozzarella cheese with Pineapple sauce or Guava sauce. This take on a typical asian eggroll and corn beef was a wild and amazing flavor combination I knew I had to have mofongo. I also love King Pao Chicken so I KNEW i had to get the Chicken King Pao Mofongo. First, the container was overflowing the portions are huge! Warning it is spicy but so so so good! The sauce was perfection and the mofongo was not greasy. read more

This restaurant is in a little plaza, on the corner of Curry Ford Rd and Crystal Lake Dr. The restaurant is so cute! The decor is colorful and fun, and you can definitely see the Japanese fusion. There is Spanish music playing all the time; makes you want to dance. The COQUI is a little tiny frog in Puerto Rico that starts singing as soon as sun sets. It sings co-kee, cokee! So the logo is a little coqui dressed as a ninja! The food was very tasty and the service was great. The only downfall is that I went during my 1 hour lunch time and got back late to work as they take a long time preparing the food. read more

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Really disappointed I didn't get a chance to eat at this place. My family and I left a Disney park and drove 30 minutes to eat at this fusion restaurant we saw on IG. Friends who flew in with us had eaten here days prior and were told as long as they ordered food before closing they would be served. We came on Saturday night at 8:35pm and saw on the website that they close at 9:00pm. However as we waited to be seated the waitress said they would only take To Go orders because the kitchen was closing soon. After doing Disney all day we really wanted to sit down to have a meal, so sadly we decided to go elsewhere. The website should state that the kitchen closes for dine in options 30 mins prior to the kitchen closing. read more

El Coqui Ninja Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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A must! We tried so many items off the menu and all delicious. The atmosphere here is so nice and clean. Puertorican and Japanese fusion. Here is what we ordered and loved. Started with the pastelitos de camarón and the relleno de papa. My aunt and I ordered the costillas de BBQ, con arroz chino, tostones al ajillo. My Husband ordered pepper steak con arroz chino y amarillos. my grandmother ordered camarones a la ajillo con arroz chino y amarillos. my son ordered off the kids menu and got pizza with fries. For dessert we had the flan de queso which topped it off. All dishes were amazing. Customer service was so good!! read more

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I'll start by acknowledging that they just opened and are working out the tweeks, but my overall experience was poor. When we first arrived and were sat, 2 servers were bickering quite loudly right in the middle of the dinning area with one of them completely unloading on the other. We ended up ordering the Ramen and the peppered steak mafungo. The Ramen arrived first, but resembled something I would try and make if I tried dressing up instant Ramen. The noodles were literally from an instant Ramen pack, the egg was over cooked and the broth lacked any body, was totally bland, and it came out a little more than lukewarm. While we ordered both entries at the same time, our mofungo took an additional 20 minutes to arrive. The entre had its pros and cons. The meat and veggies were perfectly cooked, however they were drowned in teriyaki sauce. Once we got down to the plantains, we found them to be pretty dry with little flavor. If they would have improved the plantains and used 1/2 the sauce, i think the plate would have been much better. In addition to all this our server seemed to be overly focused on bringing food out, which wasn't happening as quickly or often as they wanted or it should have been, but they didn't take any opportunity to complete other tasks, like clearing tables, or closing out there tickets. We had to wave them down to check out. And though we finished the Ramen before the mofungo arrived, the Ramen bowl was still there once we finally left. read more

El Coqui Ninja Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This place is such a cute vibe. That rings were OK. The service was OK the food oh God I don't even know where to start so the lo mein was overcooked had no flavor. The shrimp with lobster toss did not even have lobster sauce and not even sure what that sauce was something garlic eat, but it wasn't shrimp with garlic, which I should've gotten The rice needed more soy sauce. The delicious goes on and on it really took a long time for us to get our food so but I know that they're new unfortunately I won't be able to go back there again did not like the experience I received. read more

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We ordered with high expectations, but unfortunately, the experience was deeply disappointing from start to finish. The BBQ ribs had an unusual flavor that raised concerns about their freshness. Rather than the rich, smoky taste one would expect, they left an unpleasant aftertaste that made them difficult to eat. The orange chicken and lo mein were equally underwhelming. The noodles lacked freshness, and the vegetables, particularly the broccoli, had such a strong, unpleasant aftertaste that they were inedible. The garlic sauce served on the side with the tostones was perhaps the most disappointing element of the meal. It tasted overwhelmingly like processed garlic mixed with stale oil, overpowering everything it touched. The tostones themselves appeared to be frozen rather than freshly prepared. Overall, the meal lacked freshness, balance, and attention to quality. We ended up throwing away most of the food, which is something we rarely do. For the price paid, this experience fell well below expectations, and unfortunately, we would not order from this restaurant again. read more

Had the opportunity to have lunch with the hubs at this new restaurant. We were impressed by the decor and the attention from the servers. Our appetizer, the meat and cheese stuffed potatoes were delicious and freshly prepared. I wish I could say the same about our entree. It lacked that puertorrican / Chinese flavor and seasoning they are known for. The pork chunks looked as if they were reheated and not fried on the spot. I will say that we enjoyed the parcha cheese which I forgot to take a picture of. It's a maybe for me and the hubs. 3 stars for creativity, service and appetizers. read more

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We went when they were in there soft opening so I will give them some grace and we've been 1 more time since then. Thoughts on the decor and ambiance- we really liked how everything was decorated and the colors went very well together the tables are round so it does make it a bit awkward to sit at with 4 people there's a big post in the middle of the table which makes it a bit awkward. Other than that everything is beautifully decorated. Food- the first time we went we LOVED the corn beef eggroll it was absolutely delicious! The mofongo did lack a bit of flavor in my opinion. It needed sauce to vamp it up. The spare ribs we ordered with the mofongo was very thin tasted good but some pieces were a tad bit on the cooler side. The teriyaki chicken and lo mein was also delicious. The food the second time- Orange chicken was on point! Loved the sauce tasted home made not from a jar the arroz chino had lots of shrimp and was really flavorful. The garlic plantains were not our favorite tasted like they threw minced garlic on top of plantains. Needs more of a butter garlic sauce to make it better. But the pinchos which they didn't have the 1st time BLEW US AWAY so delicious and great presentation! Service- they were super nice and helpful with recommendations the servers seem new like maybe it's their first serving Job? They need more confidence especially in their menu. DESSERT Is amazing here I would go back just for their cheese flan. Overall we enjoyed our experience and after a few months when they get all the kinks worked out we will give them another try! read more

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Heyyyyyyyy you guyyyyys! The esthetic is pleasing immediately upon walking in. Vibrant colors, open kitchen, no full liquor bar, beer, wine, sake options. The appetizers were good I would rate them as follows. Rellenitos 10, crab Rangoon 5, yuca fries 6, kimchi edamame 3, pork rinds 8. Orange chicken was also ordered at our table and it was good the lo mein was a hit. Glad I tried it but won't be going back, nothing was a wow factor for me. Service was good our server was attentive and pleasant. read more

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Great Food , Great Service The Puertorrican/ Chinese Food, Good ambiance .. nice decor and extra clean. Keysha is the best!!!! read more

The food was delicious . I had the Sancocho and ingredients tasted fresh. No greasy aftertaste. The tostones al ajillo were crispy with just the perfect amount of garlic. Pinchos de pollos were crispy on the edges the way I like them. All in all, it was a great experience and the server explained the menu since it was our first time there. Don't hesitate to give them a try. Ambience is so nice with the Asian feeling and Salsa playing overhead . read more

El Coqui Ninja Restaurant - Pinchos de pollo, arroz frito , tostones al ajillo. - Chinese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Very busy rest. But was very smooth. Food was deliciosa las bebidas riquisimas. Employee was very good explaned to us how is the menu. Nice place to eat. We will back. read more

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When El Coqui Ninja was announced as the new restaurant taking over this location, I was very curious to check it out. My family and I went with our friends who also have kids, and it was just perfect- we sat outside in the patio and there was still a grassy fenced-in area for the kids to run around. It was nicely decorated with hanging lights and plants all around. We would have sat inside but with the kids, it was a better choice to stay outside. The inside looked beautiful - whoever decorated it had a great eye on the furniture, colors, and decorations. For apps, we ordered the crab Rangoon and I will have to say, it was the best crab Rangoon that I have ever had! I was very pleasantly surprised. For the entree, I ordered the BBQ short ribs mofongo and once it came out, holy mollllly it was such a huge portion! I ended up taking it home and it was another two whole meals for me! They had a kids menu too, which our kiddo enjoyed the pizza and fries. Service was incredible. We had a young waitress who was attentive and eager to answer any questions that we had. We will be sure to be back soon. Loved the dining experience and loved how it was kid friendly outside. read more

The ambience was very wonderful. The inside is very modern, but very classy. The workers were all very sweet as well as the ladies. The appetizers were also very good. I had ordered the rice with chicken. The rice was very delectable. The chicken however, was very underseasoned, but very crispy. read more

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The service was good and it's decorated nice. However, the food was terrible. I ordered pepper chicken, and it was disgusting very oily and the chicken was extremely gummy. I was very disappointed. I did not finish my food. I paid and left. read more

As a puertorican I have grown up eating all this food. To have the Asian twist on them was very creative. The restaurants design and ambiance was great. The sancocho soup had such a depth of flavor and came out nice and hot. The wings were nice and crisp also came out hot. The Chinese rice was so full of flavor and the tostones (Fried Plantains) were perfectly fried and seasoned. My wife's Mofongo was also so delicious and packed with flavors. The service was great, they came to check in all the time. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Came to this place on their soft opening day after seeing their IG page announcing they were accepting customers. Very modern vibes as soon as you walk in; Hourglass District is stepping it up. We got a 4 dish platter that had pork belly, veggies, shrimp, and noddles. Very generous portions, definitely get your money's worth here. The pork belly was nice and crisp, noodles were savory and veggies were well seasoned. Shrimp could have used a sauce or a bit more seasoning. Service was excellent, everyone we encountered was attentive and friendly. Definitely looking forward to returning and trying other dishes on the menu, great addition to the Hourglass District! read more

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Great service. Really cozy atmosphere, well appointed decor. The food was amazing! We had corned beef egg rolls...YUM! A Latin /Asian fried rice w/ Grilled chicken, a shrimp mofongo, it had lots of large shrimp throughout the dish. Everything was perfectly cooked and our server Nathan was sweet and attentive. Can't wait to go back and try some other delights. read more

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Good food great ambiance clean and friendly. Service was excellent and prices are good.

They were still in their soft opening when we first went, so while the food might have been a bit slow to come out...the server was kind, it all tasted excellent and the portions are HUGE. My wife and I split 2 apps and 1 meal...and brought probably more than half home. Don't know how someone would finish a whole plate alone. And when I say it was good, the arroz chino (Chinese fried rice) might be the best fried rice I've ever had. There is so much in it and it was delicious. I might just get some to go next time I am driving by. We will be back! And I think my son would flip over the cool decor and the "tv"s on the table (they make your phone screen much larger). read more

El Coqui Ninja Restaurant - Chinese BBQ Pork, with Arroz chino and plantains - Chinese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I was so excited to try this. mofongo was cold and flavorless. pepper steak was flavorless But tender. we had pina coladas they were okay. The Corn beef eggrolls were okay. Not as great as advertised but I don't regret those. but my big negative was the chairs. They're so low. I was eating my food from below it was weird. My back hurts. read more

El Coqui Ninja Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The atmosphere is so Puerto Rico and China. The egg rolls had corn beef and Amarillo's with a Guava sauce. Amazing way to serve a typical Puerto Rican dish. The pollo kung pao. The pica(spice) is medium and tasteful. The tostones all I can say is OMG!! You must tru the tostones. The Mufango is perfect and just as perfectly moist. I din't know who owns ams crated the menu, but they are a genius. The vanilla flan is a great way to top off the meal. This El Coqui Ninja qualifies for my culinary orgasm award!!! I would give 10 stars if Yelp allowed me too. Thank You El Coqui Ninja. My wife and I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!! read more

The food was good, but not what I had hyped up in my head. The tostones were extremely greasy/oily to the point they were kind of soft. The lo mein was just average, nothing special. My husband enjoyed his meal, but I can't remember what it was. Service was excellent. I'd definitely give it another shot because it may have just been an off night. read more

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Been there twice and will go back for a third meal. I found the mofongo to be one of the best I've had in Orlando. I had it with the fried pork chunks and I couldn't stop eating. I was sad when I finished the last bite. The decor is nice and the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the service was a bit slow the last time we were there. All tables were full but only one server. Clean open kitchen which I highly appreciate. A little pricier than other PR joints but I thought it was worth it. read more

First time visiting this unique blend and WOW. Must visit on all levels! Food, service and ambiance did not disappoint. Our server Kaisha (sorry probably misspelled) was very attentive and professional. The mofongo is on my top two list of best I've had so far in all central Florida and the pepper steak 10/10!!! Serving sizes as plentiful and that mofongo has plenty of meat and shrimps unlike any other restaurant, which made it that much better. You had a protein with every bite unlike others which only fill these with a couple pieces of meet and then you're only eating mofongo by itself. The desert is a must try as it home made, flan and crème brûlée DELICIOUS! Overall everything was delicious and not one complaint even from our picky kids. Only "I wish" was where I feel there was a missed opportunity for them was in taking advantage of the national margarita day. We passed two other places because they had a long wait time for our large group of 9. Every where else had a promotion on their margaritas and their wait times reflected it. Only promotion here was them mentioning they offered margaritas lol. But must visit place for sure. Thank you read more

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Outstanding restaurant to dine in. A little bit on the expensive side but worth it. Is a different taste of eating Pto Rican food with an oriental touch. Definitely coming back again and recommend it to all out there. read more

On this day Mother's Day, I went with my wife, & my daughter. Upon arrival I asked what was the wait & we were told the wait will be 45 minutes. After 45 minutes was up. We went to the host. She said there's still waiting for a reservation to come in. I asked how long would it take until the reservation is denied if they don't show up.She I believe her name was Yumi said there is no time limit even if we do sit you down instead of the reservation that was in place. You'll still have to wait an hour due to the kitchen being backed up. At that point I asked to speak to a manager for a better explanation & of course the manager explained it totally different. The manager was nice about it & let me know there is a 15 min. Until the reservation is cancelled, because of her I will be returning to the establishment and giving it a fair shot. I believe they need to train their staff with protocol and procedures on waiting list and customer service. read more

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ASK YUMI to be your server!! Sweetest thing that kept the mojitos coming and the laughs definitely coming back from Jacksonville

The place take two of the best food of Puerto Rico, local cuisine and Chinese, and do a great fusion. So tasty that will see us again. The service was amazing read more

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Great atmosphere- excellent flavors and excellent service. Recommended! Get the fried rice ! read more

El Coqui Ninja Restaurant - Pepper steak with fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Orlando, Florida