I'd been hearing amazing things about Cilantrillo, and since I've stopped eating out consistently,…read moreI wanted this to be a real treat for my mom and me. I'll be transparent..we spent about $80 for the two of us, and it was absolutely worth it. I was hoping I wouldn't be disappointed, and they truly delivered. We started with the fried cheese bites with guava sauce, and wow... what a perfect opener. The outside had this delicate crisp, the inside was warm and creamy, and the guava sauce added that perfect sweet‑salty balance without feeling heavy. It tasted like the kind of appetizer you savor slowly because you don't want it to end. It set the tone beautifully for the rest of the meal. My mom ordered the passion fruit juice, and the moment she took a sip, she looked at me like she'd been transported straight back to Puerto Rico. It was bright, refreshing, a little sour, and so full of flavor, not watered down, not overly sweet, just pure passion fruit goodness. It honestly made me nostalgic too, the way certain flavors can bring you home. For my entrée, I ordered the grilled chicken with a small mofongo on the side, and it was incredible. The chicken was juicy and tender which is rare because most places overcook it and it had this beautiful herb flavor from the peppers and cilantro. You could taste the freshness in every bite. The mofongo was smooth, garlicky, and perfectly seasoned. I've had a lot of mofongo in my life, and this one is easily one of the top. It had that perfect balance of texture and flavor that makes you want to keep going back for another bite. My mom ordered the mofongo with shrimp, and the shrimp were huge, plump, and juicy ..not rubbery or overcooked. The sauce tied everything together so well, and every bite felt like a memory of being back on the island. Everything came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The wait was long, but honestly, it was worth it. Our server was attentive without rushing us, checked in at the right moments, and let us enjoy our meal at our own pace. The whole experience felt intentional and warm. If you're craving authentic Puerto Rican flavors that make you feel at home, this place is it. I would definitely come back. And next time, I'm trying even more from their menu.

The food was phenomenal! The customer service was excellent. The server was very attentive and…read moreextremely professional. Great atmosphere! The coconut and the passion fruit mojitos were amazing.

What a disappointment to really good food. The service was horrible. It was busy, but that's no…read moreexcuse. I've been to the mother location multiple times. But this place needs help fast. If you're looking to grow, make sure your new establishments are running the same as the mother ship. The food was very tasty and the flavors were on point. But the table service needs more attention and the kitchen needs to get their act together. The amount of time we had to wait for appetizers, which didn't come at once and also the dinners didn't come at once. It just made the evening more annoying. Please don't hit me with the busy evening excuse. Remember the other location is probably 3 times larger and I've never seen nothing like this before. Nice area and it doesn't have the feel of the home base. But at least the food does it justice. Fix your service areas Pal Campo. Starting from the top. Good luck to this location.

This Pal Campo has plenty of parking, which is important to us. The decor is inviting and…read morecomforting. Gabi is a great waitress, she has great recommendations and an awesome friendly attitude. Now for the food! Started with alcapurria can Jueyes ( plantain with crab filling), I had trifongo con camerones ( smashed up plantains, sweet plantains and yucca) stuffed with shrimp and a garlic sauce, I will have to say a little sweet for me but, really good. Hubby had chuleta cancan, that thing is a brontosaurus rib and tostones. It was all excellent! Of the two Pal Campo restaurants near hotel row I prefer this one. It felt fresh, clean and quieter than the other. We will be bring our friends and family when we come back to the area.

This restaurant is my husband and I go to place for fried red snapper. The fish is fried extra…read morecrispy just as we like. The service is always amazing. Don't expect to get a seat right away this restaurant is always full with a lot a people waiting to be seated but worth the wait. It has a full service bar and TVs displaying sports games. The espresso martini was the bomb! It comes highly recommended just like this restaurant.

The food was good. The only thing i wish if the plantains were sweeter. Piña colada was not really…read moregood. It could have been a little stronger. Rice an beans were fresh.

We had a great dinner here a few months back and I highly recommend checking it out!…read more The food was excellent and the entertainment was great! The MC is hilarious and he had my 14 year old cracking up (when she is usually too tough to crack a smile). The atmosphere is beautiful and there is an artisan market and lots to do right outside the restaurant. Don't miss out on this one!

Came for the first time for dinner tonight for Bite30. This restaurant is located at the promenade…read moreso it can be tricky to.navigste parking and where the restaurant is. It's a large restaurant and the inside is well decorated. The staff all seemed to be native Spanish speakers and at times they seemed to not understand what we asked. Although they were very nice, service was somewhat slow especially towards the end when we waited to pay our bill. The food was all pretty good though we especially liked the ropa vieja and roasted pork which came in fairly large portions. There were also lots of flavor options for the mojito though they would only honor happy hour at the bar. We didn't love the desserts. Many people seemed to be there celebrating birthdays. There was lots of visual stimulation with strobe lights and a big TV playing music videos. There also was occasionally a man playing piano in the middle of the room.

I had a friend invite me to dinner with her family. Her husband is Puerto Rican & wanted to try out…read morea spot they have never been to. Puerto Rican food!? Say less, I was immediately excited. I had never heard of it either. We had a party of 13 people, & as they sat us, we realized we needed another table to sit comfortably. I asked someone if we could add another table and they seemed kinda bothered by it. All they said was to give them a minute. They did accommodate us, but also took our waitress awhile to just grab our drinks. We did arrive around dinner time, & she seemed in the weeds. When it came time to take our order for drinks & food, Our waitress was kinda direct. An approach of "please give me your order so I can go to my next table, I'm slammed". I didn't really feel like I should ask her any questions on the menu because she seemed in such a rush to take our order. As busy as it was for dinner, we got our food at a good time. Not much waiting for it so timing was right on. When our food arrived, presentation left me with my eyes opened wider, & mouth watering. I was ready to dig in! My dish was the Mofongo with Shrimp. I added a side of rice and beans because it did not come with the entree. I couldn't come to a Puerto Rican spot without having it on the side. & I'm glad I did !!! The whole combo of flavor was bringing me to an island, making my shoulders dance, & closing my eyes with every bite . I wanted to eat it slow, enjoy the flavor of the moist Mofongo. Not dried out like some, & good size pieces of chicharron mixed in it. Shrimp was fantastic & fat, smothered in delicious garlic flavors, not overly cooked. I asked for hot sauce to add, because I like it spicy, & it seemed as if they MADE the sauce there. It was so Very unique. The flavor had me ordering more. Even with my leftovers To-Go. Everyone else seemed to love the dish except the main topic did seem to be that it was too salty. One person even sent back her food. She WAS elderly & everyone else could agree with it but, they enjoyed it enough to keep their dish. I was not giving mine up AT ALL! I was very impressed. Even though the service had its tiny bumps, the music kept us going, We kept chatting, dancing in our seats, & chowing down with our Latin community. Familia. My bestfriend, sister, & myself stayed back after everyone in our party left, to continue catching up & enjoying the music. There was a DJ that arrived & was getting set up for the night vibes as we were leaving. It got me thinking, "hmmm, I gotta come back to see what they do at night!" The food was one reason to return, & now I had another. I think I found another great Mofongo spot!

I don't know why I waited more than a year to visit this restaurant…read more Shame on me, since I live only 15 minutes away. I was on my way to drop my daughter and her husband off at the airport and decided to make a pit stop in the area. Thank God we chose this place. They impressed the heck out of me. We walked in, were greeted immediately, and got a table within a minute. Very quick and efficient service. The place was half full. The décor is great, with plenty of art and paintings with a Puerto Rican theme....very, very nice. They also have TVs with your favorite sports. Trust me, the place is larger than it appears from the outside. There's also a bar if that's your thing. Three of us ordered the bistec encebollado plate with white rice and beans. The portion size was generous and even included a salad, which was a great palate cleanser. The rice was perfectly cooked and soft. The beans... oh my God. Some of the best red beans I've had in my 10 years in Orlando. Perfectly seasoned, super tender, and the icing on the cake was the pieces of calabaza (Puerto Rican pumpkin). The calabaza gave the beans that subtle sweet flavor, just like how grandma used to cook them in Puerto Rico. The bistec encebollado was fantastic...the meat was so tender you didn't need a knife to cut it. Top-notch! Oh, and the bacalaitos and chicken empanadas were delicious as well! My daughter had the chicken mofongo with garlic sauce. That thing was gigantic! She said it was delicious and definitely hit the spot. I watched her struggle to finish it, but the mofongo eventually won -- to-go box time. I asked the server to please bring us a flan for my daughter since it was her birthday. They were so nice that they even lit a candle, and the gentleman playing the violin sang her "Happy Birthday." The server was so patient and kind to us. Thank you, Johanna, for the amazing service, and thank you, La Vergüenza, for such a great experience. I will definitely be back.

We met friends here for lunch. We arrived at 1pm on a Sunday. As we waited the restaurant became…read morevery busy. We ordered the mini beef empanadas. They were yummy. We loved the picante. For lunch we ordered the ceviche. Thank goodness we shared it because it's massive! Sweet potatoes, fried calamari, and tostones all came with it. We barely finished it between the two of us. Our friends ordered the prime rib and the traditional dish of Cazuela de frijoles. The prime rib steak was pretty fatty. But they ate most of it. The traditional dish was also huge! She had a lot of leftovers to take home. While we were eating a man came in to preform on the stage. He played guitar and sang. It wasn't too loud, and we were right next to the stage. Our waiter was very nice. He was also making the drinks. I had a passion fruit juice. It was delicious but I think they use something processed, out of a plastic bottle that they add water to... I would probably go back. The prices are very reasonable and the food and service is very good.

Saturdays are very Lively with people dancing un front of the stage, later some people even got on…read morestage. We did not experience the food as we had come for after dinner drinks. The bartender was a bit serious that's why I gave this place a 4, yet in his defense it was only 2 bartenders for a full house so it bot have been overwhelming. This place has both indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is shared with other businesses in the same area so at Peak times you may need to go around to find a spot.

If you're looking for bold Dominican flavors in Orlando, this is the place. The menu is extensive,…read morebut everything we ordered tasted fresh, flavorful, and made with care. We started with the empanadas, and they were perfectly crisp with a delicious, well-seasoned filling that disappeared way too quickly. The real star of the meal, though, was the fried whole snapper. The fish was beautifully fried with crispy skin while remaining tender and flaky inside. It was generously portioned and paired perfectly with the traditional sides, making for an incredibly satisfying meal. The restaurant has a lively atmosphere, generous portions, and the kind of comfort food that keeps you thinking about your meal long after you've left. It's easy to see why Chimiking has become a go-to spot for Dominican cuisine in Orlando and is frequently recommended by both locals and visitors. Whether you're already familiar with Dominican food or trying it for the first time, Chimiking is well worth the visit. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Orlando to work my way through more of the menu.

I loved the quick, detailed serviced we received. The food was great, delicious and the piña colada…read morewas really good too. The server was nice and heard the detailing on how we were splitting the check too, she was helpful and paid attention

My partner and I came here for dinner on a Friday night and it was PACKED! They had live music…read moreplaying and a long wait so we decided to come back another time. We returned on a Thursday night and it was not as busy and we were seated quickly. We ordered some empanadillas (Puerto Rican version of empanada) for appetizer and the seafood mofongo to share. The empanadilla was yummy and the filling was well seasoned. The dough itself was on the thicker side for me but this is a personal preference. The seafood mofongo was ok. The fish was cooked well and had a nice char on it. However, it was a little under-seasoned and could have used some acidity like a wedge of lemon. The mofongo itself had a good texture but could also have used a bit more garlic and salt. TLDR; nice Puerto Rican restaurant to try if you are in the area. Just note that it can get busy on the weekends!

I was referred here by my Puerto Rican barber who told me it was really good authentic Puerto Rican…read morecuisine and he was right. The food was amazing, the lady that took my to-go order was very nice as was the other staff members. They had a great crowd eating and having cocktails and a live band playing really good music. It didn't seem to matter that my Spanish is pretty poor. Looking forward to try other stuff on the menu and maybe hang out for a cocktail or two.