Party of 2 for lunch - I was so happy that we decided to try this place. Their portions are HUGE! I ordered the pernil avocado with sweet plantains and yellow rice (2 side orders are included - there is a list to choose from when you order). My husband had the fried pork chops with the yellow rice and beans for his sides. I also had a guava juice slushed with ice - extremely refreshing. This restaurant was very roomy - good for large groups. read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar - Stuffed avocado with pernil - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I didn't feel like cooking and I stopped by the red to pick up some food and they didn't disappoint me food was flavorful and portion was great read more

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We ordered dinner from here pretty late on a weekday, so the restaurant was about to close when we went to pick up the food. We called in for takeout and the lady told us about 15 minutes, so that was quick. When we got there, the food wasn't quite ready yet, but it didn't take too long. The restaurant itself seemed like a casual dining place, but since we didn't eat there, I couldn't tell how it was to dine in. We were a little tired from our festivities and out of towners, so we just wanted to eat at the hotel. Food: *Cubano sandwich 4/5 the flavors were there, but the pork was a little dry. I did like that they put a lot of different sauces and ham in there too. *pulled pork plate 3/5 The pork was really dry for the dish. I got it with yellow rice and plantains, which I enjoyed. I think maybe we got it at the end of the day, so the quality wasn't all there *chicken and pizza empanadas 4/5 They were huge and the best item I had out of the others. The kiddo loved the pizza one and the chicken one had potatoes and other veggies inside, which was good. read more

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When traveling to Orlando airport, must stop for awesome Cubans, Empanadas and Flan! Spanish is handy to order with, but we've always been able to find someone can understand our attempts to order! They just opened a buffet that looked wonderful cared for with a great selection of meats, plantains and salads. Great music, could be anywhere Hispanic! read more

I had the mofongo (Mar y Tierra) with tostones (fried green plantains) and platano madura (sweet plantains), which was delicious and washed it down with a passion fruit slushy drink. read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar - Menu - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Prices are great and the food is authentic. The only issue is they don't have any of their sauces for the empanadas. My favorite :( read more

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My wife and ai love this place and the staff. The taste and consistency of the food is amazing. Their lunch special is to die for and when ever in that area, it's a must for us. read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar - Sancocho Soup - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Ordenen en la línea !! No dejen que les sirvan con mecerá .. Les cobrarán 18% de propina!! Cuidado la trampa para los turistas... Punto y aparte la comida está rica read more

Nestled near a gas station, El Rinconcito emerges as a hidden culinary gem awaiting discovery. During my visit to Florida, my craving for authentic Cuban cuisine led me serendipitously to this humble establishment as I put gas in my rental car. I was Intrigued by the crowded restaurant so I decided to venture inside and place a takeout order. I ordered for the roasted pork belly with Cuban rice and plantains, alongside an avocado salad and flan for dessert, I was pleasantly surprised by the authenticity of the dish as I devoured my food in my hotel. The pork was tender and juicy and the pork skin was crispy. The different flavor on the Cuban rice alongside the sweet and perfectly fried plantain satisfied my craving. Don't forget to grab flan to finish your meal because it will sure complete the meal with this creamy, perfectly sweet delight. Despite the language barrier, the staff exuded warmth and hospitality, swiftly attending to my order. In conclusion, stumbling upon El Rinconcito proved to be a fortuitous stroke of luck. With prompt service, delicious authentic food, and affordable pricing I rate this restaurant a perfect 5/5 rating, this hidden gem undoubtedly exceeded my expectations. Try this place out. read more

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We planned a long layover in Orlando, just so we could could visit this restaurant. It has a local feel, and great atmosphere. The food is authentic and was hot. It is connected to a gas station, but it is a very clean restaurant. read more

So we come here to eat many time. But this time my mom came in chipped her tooth while eating there. She couldn't tell them but she took a Pic while in the restaurant because I flew in and she had to pick me up. I called the restaurant Sabrina if that's her name was super rude said call back tomorrow there is no managers in nor the owners. So since I was at the airport right by I came in to show my boarding passes cause on the phone she rudely told my mom your were here why didn't you say anything. I got her name because she rudely hung up on me. Also there is suppose to be managers on ever shift.she was just overly rude didn't even bother to help the situation or give helpful insight it no compassion just straight up sass. read more

Ambiance was good, the food that I had was a churassco and it was very good and tasty. Service was excellent. The best is the price which was very affordable read more

Sooo good. Pulled pork with yellow rice and red beans!! Also the flan is incredible!!!! read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar - Pulled pork with yellow rice and red beans is amazing. Best Flan I have had!!! - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This place rocks and was very delicious. Whole red snapper took the prize and so did the empanadas. Service was great only wish my Spanish was a good as the food. Ambiance.... You have to enjoy family cooking to appreciate what I was provided. Muy buena. read more

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Excellent food and we were made to feel very welcome in the large spotless dining room! We had a HUGE Cuban sandwich, pork, black beans and rice, and plantains, all of it delicious! We are telling our friends about El Rinconcito and will definitely return! read more

Yummy food. The restaurant is located as part of a gas station right by the airport. Restaurant has full waiter/waitress service, so you can sit down and eat. They also have a full bar and beer buckets. Looks like lots of friend groups meet up here for lunch/dinner to enjoy Medallitas beer buckets. Very yummy Puerto Rican food overall. The rice was a little bland but it was perfect mixed with the beans. The churrasco was a bit thin but flavor made up for it. I personally would not go out of my way for this spot but if in the area, worth checking out. read more

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I've been here a few times now and it's always really good. Today was no exception. I ordered the pernil with rice and beans and yuca. What flavor. Totally enjoyed the meal. I ordered a second to take home along with the beef stew. I have the stew with rice and beans to my daughter, who knows about this place but has not yet eaten here. She is now addicted as I am. I love this place. When I'm in Orlando, I'm coming here for a meal, No matter how far it is from where I am going. I recommend this place. Really Spanish food. (P.R., DOM, Caribbean Creole). Buen provecho. read more

This place has all the authentic food you can shake a stick at. The Cuban is 5 stars. The mofongo is five stars. The stuffed avocados are 5 star. Really enjoyed the coffee and the bread is just ridiculous. At breakfast or dinner this is the place to go instead of the chain restaurants surround this area! Buen provecho! read more

Hidden treasure near the Airport at a gas Station. But don't let that steer you away. It's a good family restaurant Great Spanish style food Great drinks and great service. Authentic Latino Caribbean food and drinks. Great prices. The vibe is great with Latino appropriate music. This is the right place to practice your Spanish. And if you don't know about Latino cusine and what to order the menus have pictures. This is worth a visit. Two thumbs up read more

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Landed in Orlando. Hungry, looking for something comfortable and full of flavor, that doesn't require trekking across the highway. So why not try the Latin place attached to a gas station? Potentially risky move by any standard, but oh so rewarding. The menu is expansive, and authentic. I felt warmly welcomed even under the bright lights. The margaritas were perhaps a tad sweet, but served with patron made it all right. The food - tender meat. Seasoned beyond expectations. Delicious and fresh. Nothing sits under a heat lamp, wilting away the lettuce and waiting for an overworked teenager to grab it and drop it at your table. 5 stars for being an oasis of authentic Latin cuisine in a city of opulent consumerism. Prices are well below anything you'd find across the way. read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar - Monfongo - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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What a surprise! Great food for a low price! This place is adjacent to a very bad fast station - don't hold it against it! Coming back here again - once or twice! read more

Great food, atmosphere and service. It's in a little odd place, location wise but man the food was great!!! I can see people flocking here from local areas and outside, it's a hidden gem! The food was plenty, the alcapuria was great. The only issue I had was the the potatoe rounds (papa rellena) was too crispy (charcoaled) for my liking. Not sure what the cause was for the color of it, perhaps a little used up oil from the earlier part of their day, I don't know. Would still recommend this place to others, some may like the charcoal looking potatoe rounds but I'll pass on that myself. Would still comeback for the other dishes and appetizers they had. Desert: Tres Leche: well, let's just say it was in a container and it didn't look appetizing at all, for me. Again, maybe someone else wouldn't mind it and again, despite these little small matters, I'd still go visit again. Food was that good! read more

Excellent local restaurant with very authentic menu options. I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken with onions, fried green plantains, and boiled yucca. I wish they'd listed the prices but it was still a great bargain for how much food I got. Worth a visit if you're nearby. read more

Comida deliciosa y servicio excelente. Tuvimos que esperar 30 minutos para sentarnos.

Great place to eat!! We had authentic Puerto Rican food and it was very affordable. Delicious!

This place is ideal if you are craving your traditional Puertorican and Cuban food. You get your money's worth is quality and taste. Outstanding customer service and relaxing Latino music . You have to try El rinconcito. read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar - Salad - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Thanks, Yelpers, for helping me find this place. Had landed at MCO and was seeking something different for a pre-dinner snack. The variety of Latino food here is marvelous! Mofongo from Puerto Rico, empanadas from all over Latin America, soups, Mexican carne dishes, and so much more. I ordered fried yuca, sorrulitos con queso, and chicken and ground beef empanadas. All was great, but I'll skip the sorrulitos next time because it seemed like it was filled with Velveeta. Very courteous and helpful staff, especially with my limited Spanish. I hope to go back for a real dinner next visit. read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar - All kinds of refreshments. - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This place is amazing! Good is fantastic. The outside looks like it's part of a gas station but it's some of the best Cuban I've ever had. Ordered the cubano and the Papa Rellena! Prices are great! Can't recommend this place enough! read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar - Papa Rellena with ground Beef! - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Great food. I had a Turkey, yuccas. And rice & beans for thanksgiving. The whole family loved it. Food was delicious, warm, and bountiful l. The service was excellent. They even took the food all the way to my car and helped store it. When eating inside ambience was good and a lot of happy faces all around. read more

Very good Latin food dining spot by the airport parking. Excellent portion sizes. The atmosphere was very casual with table set in an open setting. Televisions along the wall but they were not playing any games (it's football Sunday) but the merengue tunes made you want to get up and dance. The food was full of flavor and the menu was so full of everything from appetizers to desserts I wanted to get it all. They also have great shakes and drinks including a variety of alcoholic beverages. Only downfall, no free refills! I will be back. I had the platanos Madurai, white rice and red beans, read more

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Food is amazing sitting area and bar available. Family friendly, free parking available also if you want to take out they have drive through available so you don't have to get out of your car. Drink happy hour Monday to Friday from 4 to 7. read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar - Happy hour medallistas bucket of 6 for $8 - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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My experience was a delivery, I ordered a Uber East for my friend's bday lunch at work. She loved it. The app didn't have dessert options, but I called them and they included to my order a beautiful flan (of course I paid by the phone). read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar - Camarones al ajillo, trifongo, flan y ensalada - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The authentic food and smiling service was OUTSTANDING!! What a wonderful find near the Orlando Airport. We have certainly found our spot! Please visit and sustain a true local business! They have survived opening just before the pandemic and they deserve only the best success. Believe me, you won't be disappointed. We had the market red snapper & trillo sandwich. The alcapuria is delicious. 4 Star ... 2 $$!! Can't beat it!! Eric & Lucy - Sarasota, FL read more

Affordable, delicious food! I went through the drive through and was very glad I chose this spot. I'm excited to return and try more items on the menu. read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar - Empanada de carne y jugo de fresa - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Well this place is a hidden gem! We were flying out of the Orlando but wanted to grab some food before we got to the airport. Given that we both love Latin American cuisine, we thought we'd check this place out. Admittedly, it took us a while to find it because it is part of a gas station. When we entered, there was barely anyone there, but it was really early dinner time. Don't let the looks of this place fool you. It may just appear to be a restaurant near the airport and attached to the gas station, but the food is really authentic and yummy! Also, the prices are super reasonable. I was also delighted to get the guanoabana shake. I hadn't had one of those in years. I highly recommend the dishes that come with the fried avocado OMG fantastic! And you really get a half of an avocado. Our server was also really nice. Great food, great service and good price. Whatever you do, just don't get gas here! Way too pricey. Go to WAWA down the street. Buen provecho! read more

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I've been to Orlando a few times staying near the airport and this has become one of my favorite spots to stop by and have food that is tasty and fresh and the service is amazing and attentive. The menu has options for everyone and anything I've come to order now in my few visits have always come out to be a pleasure. Family owned business with a mom and her daughters and every one of them are so helpful and smiling and making sure you don't need anything while you're there. Stop by and try their food read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar - Rope viejia (shredded beef) - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

How have I not reviewed this place yet??? I usually come here for lunch as soon as fly in to MCO. It's not far from the airport, and the food is pretty good and inexpensive. Normally, I just order and Cubano and hit the road, but on this day I decided to chill and enjoy my meal. The day's special during my last visit was the Ropa Vieja. Prices at less than $10 (!), it included a fountain drink. (It was lunchtime, so I think this was given at a discount for lunch.) The plate came with a choice of white or Latin rice; red or black beans; and stewed/steamed (?) or grilled plantains. I went with the Latin rice, red (pinto) beans, and grilled plantains (one of my favorites). And each scoop of everything was hefty. Talk about value! But here's probably one of the main reasons men - and women - come to this place: the women working here are very attractive. Nothing scandalous or anything, but simply attractive. And who is going to complain about having eye candy while they eat? read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar - Lunch is served. - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

If you're looking for an authentic Puerto Rican meal this is the place. The food was fantastic and I even ended up buying more alcapurrias to go. Don't miss out on a great meal if you're in the area. read more

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Stayed at the hotel next door, food here was great. Had the sampler and two empanadas for the two of us for lunch. Also got a mojito. Service was prompt and efficient. Food and drinks were great. Ate at a place across the street for dinner, this meal was way better. read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant & Bar - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This place was soooo good! They have great lunch specials, good price and a ton of food! I got the pernil with two sides and it was enough for two full meals. They are also open 24 hours AND they have a drive through! If you are looking for a Cuban food fix definitely check this place out. read more