Absolutely delicious Latin cuisine! I had the Cuban braised pork plate with yellow rice, black…read morebeans and boiled yuca with cilantro. Fantastic combo. My husband had the Peruvian shrimp with yellow rice, salad, and black beans. We were both raving about the taste while eating. They have a range of dishes from across Latin America, and lots of gluten free options. They aren't safe for celiacs though. They use a shared fryer. If you are super sensitive or have celiac, just beware of that. The staff are lovely, friendly and helpful. Conveniently located in the theme parks area near Orlando. You should not miss this restaurant. Try something new if you've never tasted Latin American cuisine, or try it if you've grown up with it. You won't go wrong and you'll likely be back.

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.

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.

Decided to take a little day trip to Orlando to hit up a Filipino bakery, and afterward I wanted to…read moretake my peoples somewhere good to eat. My homegirl, Rosie recommended this spot, so we decided to give it a try--and honestly, the food was amazing. The vibe was great too. They even had entertainment while we were there, which made the whole experience even better. The downside was my friend's pork chunks was over cooked and that our waitress wasn't very friendly, and we had to wait a while to get refills on our drinks. It didn't ruin the experience, but it's something that could definitely be improved. Overall though, the food and atmosphere were great. This is the reason for my 3 star review.

The experience at Corazón by Baires was top-notch. The restaurant easily receives a 4.6 rating…read more Reservations are a must. This is a Latin fusion restaurant. The night began with the valet parking attendant, who was incredibly welcoming and professional, setting a great tone for the evening. The high standard continued inside with the service, our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. We started off with drinks. Drinks were a bit pricey but one was enough for the night. For appetizers, we had the burata and prosciutto which was excellent. We also ordered empanadas that were delicious and filling. I ordered the Chilean sea bass with risotto. The sea bass was soft and perfectly cooked. To wrap up our meal, we ordered flan. It had a silky texture and had the right amount of caramel. This is the perfect place to bring a date and have delicious food.

Corazon markets as an upscale, elevated experience but fails to deliver in the details. The menu…read morereads like a unique fusion restaurant, but tastes like mass quantity production. Portions are ginormous. Grilled Caesar salad (1/5) - tasted like salad in a bag from grocery store. Beans did not belong. Dressing was over powering. Octopus (3.5/5) - mole sauce was smoky and delicious! Octopus itself was rubbery and dry. Tasted previously frozen. Hamachi crudo (3/5) - fish was fresh! Leche de tigre was not freshly made. Instead of fresh squeezed lime, it tasted like lime juice from one of those plastic green lime shaped bottles at grocery store. Short rib (4/5) - solid short rib but nothing unique Smoked pork belly (2/5) - Pork belly tasted like box from Trader Joe's. Skin was tough. Why they market as yakiniku?? It was just a teriyaki sauce. Cornbread was from a box and soaked in sugar. Cocktails overly sweet. Also tasted premixed. Glasses looked dull and needed a second wash. Ambiance: our reservation was at 6:45pm on MDW. It was completely empty. It felt like being the first ones at a club because you didn't want to pay cover. Table decor was noticeably cheap (plastic dollar tree flowers, plastic decorations, etc) Bathroom was disgusting. Felt like a gas station. No paper towels??? I had to use a Dyson air dryer to dry my hands. After paying for a $400 meal, can I at least get a paper towel to dry my hands? Overall, feels like a club and tastes like a club. Not upscale restaurant. Everything looked a little better after a couple drinks. Without drinks, this place fails to deliver in food and ambiance.

Wow I just confirmed that Pio Pio is one of my favorite restaurants ever not just in Florida. I…read morestarted with a beef empanada then I had the Snapper filled with a side of tomato yuca, salad and plantains. Here is the breakdown: Beef empanada: 10/10 Yuca with red sauce: 10/10 Snapper filet: 10/10 Salad: 10/10 Plantains: 8/10 And then come dessert, just when you think you have no room, my stomach gladly pushed some organs aside and let me indulge. Best flan EVER! Thanks to Danny for the attentive service. He is the best!

The food was good. The portions are large…read more The service was good. Great for large groups- lively atmosphere.

FABULOUS Went here…read morelast night with work colleagues for dinner. Can't say enough about the experience. The food was fantastic (our table shared both the Crab Guacomole and the Cha Cha Cha - both yummy; I had the Vaca Frita which was succulent which with the rice and beans were just divine). The drinks were great too, as our table shared passionfruit mojitos. Ambiance was perfect - our corner table was the perfect place for us to catch up and have our own space in this vivrant restaurant. Our server Jason was super cool and accomidating, making sure we were good without imposing, and was able to roll with our rowdy group. For those looking for good Cuban food in a nice space, look no further than Cuba Libre.

Lively atmosphere, tasty food and drinks, and attentive service!…read more My fiancé's family and I went to Cuba Libre while checking out the downtown area of Orlando. I was immediately drawn in by the music and the LED lights. We started off with a round of sangria, which is always a great way to kick off. We also got a basket of bread and mango butter, which was both unique and really good. The table shared a Plato Cha Cha Cha. I couldn't tell what was what, but I remember the croquetas being super delicious! Definitely worth it on a hungry stomach. I ordered the Ropa Vieja for my entree. It was very good (especially the plantains/maduros), but I was already very full and probably should have ordered something lighter in hindsight. The highlight of the night was definitely dessert. It was my aunt's birthday, and they greeted her with a huge bowl of ice cream and a show. I won't spoil it, but if you have a birthday, Cuba Libre will definitely make you feel celebrated. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in Orlando who would like to try out Cuban food.

It's a great place with great food, and a very festive vibe! I was there for a birthday…read morecelebration and I loved how they celebrate the celebrant! I loved it!

Came here while on vacation in Orlando and I'm so glad I did! Making a reservation was super easy…read more. even for a Friday night. We were seated right away. Our server was great and let us know upfront that the food would take about 30 minutes, which I really appreciated. It gave us time to relax and enjoy our drinks. I ordered the mango margarita.. so good and my boyfriend got the Patron bottle margarita, which he loved. We started with the alcapurrias and WOW...so flavorful and crispy. Also got the guac and chips, which were fresh and hit the spot. For our entrees, I had the churrasco it came out sizzling hot and packed with flavor. My boyfriend ordered the skirt steak with shrimp and completely cleaned his plate. They also offer hookah, so of course we had to try it lol. The whole place had a lively, fun vibe and made for a great night out. Definitely coming back next time I'm in Orlando!

One of Orlando's hidden gems! I love the food here a lot! I tried the passion fruit sangria for the…read morefirst time and I was impressed. This will be my go to drink Everytime I go. Food is 10/10 and the restaurant is nice and cozy! Great for brunch and date night

Me and my wife have walked by this restaurant quite a few times being that we live in the building…read morenext door. Today she was in the mood for some sushi so we decided to try it out. It's very small, but cozy and inviting. The first thing I noticed was how clean it was which is a big deal for me. They have happy hour Wednesday through Friday 4 PM to 6 PM. They are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. My wife had a Modelo, which was $2.50 unbelievable price in this day and age. We ordered some chicken Gyoza for appetizer which was some of the best I've ever had. My wife ordered a custom Poké bowl with spicy tuna I had their arroz enchurrasco. As for my plate, I would give it a 10 out of 10. We definitely will be coming back again because the service was top-tier as well as very personable. I'm so glad this restaurant is in our neighborhood. Just disappointed in myself for not trying it earlier. I highly recommend trying out this fantastic little Latin-Asian fusion restaurant

Delicious Colombian spot in the downtown Orlando area. Once you have a Colombian hotdog you'll…read morenever go back to just ketchup an mustard. It's filled with a sweet pineapple sauce, cilantro sauce, and think chips but little potato fries for a good crunch. Paired with a pint Malta - it's refreshing and they give these to children in. Colombia so non-colic too!

This place has been on my go-to list for a while, finally made it yesterday night with a friend…read more The place itself is really easy to miss if you're not paying attending, it is attached to the parking structure on Central. Being part of the parking structure doesn't mean that they validate your parking. If you can find street parking, definitely do that instead. I had the churassco med-well. It came with two sides, I had the tostones and salad. It was alright, but I definitely had better. I ordered it to eat it there and they put all the sauces in to-go containers, which was weird. The sauces were in such tiny containers, you definitely would need more. My friend got the mushroom arepa and a side of the sweet plantains that she really enjoyed. Service was good. The girl taking our order was super nice and polite. It was more like one step up from fast/food and self-served. You order at the counter and they give you a number for your table and they bring out the food to the table and you clean up after yourself.

I stopped for dinner during the week. I had no reservations. There was no wait. I was seated right…read moreaway. I started with a Mijito. It was delicious. I then tried the Churrasco Mofongo. The whole dish was delicious. That chimichurri sauce was out of this world. It just completed the dish to perfection. My waitress, Samarie, was polite and very attentive. She took my order promptly. My food was out in no time. The restaurant is located in a small plaza. Parking might be limited around dinner time. I was there a little earlier so I had no problem parking.

Came here on a Friday evening as I drive past this restaurant every weekday on the way to pick up…read moremy son from daycare. Located in a strip mall in the heart of East Colonial, parking was easily found. We opted for the loiza tray to share as a starter platter. They were all tasty and who doesn't love an assortment of fried appetizers? We also shared the main dish, the roti kan kan at the recommendation of our server since it includes both of the cuts of their main specialty dish, the porchetta. This was the standout of the night, especially the crispy pork skin on the outer covering of the pork belly. Would describe the inside as elevated casual, with a bar in the middle of the restaurant. Service was friendly. We just thought it was slightly priced on the higher end for what you got . Would return but order different dishes to try out the rest of th menu.