Years later, and the food is still what keeps bringing us back!…read more My husband is on vacation this week, so we headed to El Pollo Colorao for lunch today as a party of four. We've been eating here for years, and while we love supporting local, enjoy the atmosphere, and have always found the staff friendly, let's be honest -- the food is why we keep coming back. We arrived around 1:30 and had two groups ahead of us at the counter, but the line moved quickly. In fact, there was a pretty steady line the entire time we were there, right up until we left around 2:30. Their takeout business was hopping too! Despite how busy they were, we had no problem finding a table in the dining room. I decided to branch out this visit and tried the #14 Pernil Sandwich with yellow rice. The sandwich has roasted pork and potato straws on their delicious bread, and my first comment after taking a bite was about how flavorful the pork was. It was tender and juicy, and I loved the contrast of the crunchy potato straws with the pork and that soft, slightly sweet bread. So good! Two people in our group ordered the #2 Tripleta, one with yellow rice and the other with yuca. The Tripleta is actually the favorite sandwich of all three of my family members. They love the combination of meats along with the crunch from the potato straws. My husband is normally firmly on Team Tripleta too, but decided to branch out and order the Mediodia this time. We were told when ordering that it would take about 30 minutes and were given the option to change his order, which I appreciated. He decided to wait and was glad he tried it. He enjoyed it, but since he tends to prefer savory over sweet, I have a feeling he'll be right back to his beloved Tripleta next time. And, as always, he got his favorite side -- the maduros. Yum! When everything was ready, they brought our food and drinks right to the table on a tray. The gentleman who took our order was very personable, and Abel came over to our table while we were eating. He recognized my husband and remembered his name -- which really impressed me considering it has probably been about a year since our last visit. And can we talk about the value? We spent about $60 for four meals with sides, three drinks AND a bag containing two loaves of their bread to take home. Yes, we buy the bread every time. It's that good. Even better, the portions are so generous that everyone took about half of their sandwich home for dinner. They definitely don't skimp on the meat here, so you fill up quickly. The dining area is comfortable and has some fun, whimsical artwork that gives the place plenty of personality. They also have a nice assortment of drink options and seating by the windows for customers waiting on takeout orders, which seems to help keep the dining tables available even when they're busy. After all these years and multiple visits, El Pollo Colorao continues to earn 5 stars from us. Great food, generous portions, good value, friendly people, and a locally owned restaurant we're happy to continue supporting.

Nice little place. Service was good. Food was also good. I had the roast pork with rice and red…read morebeans. Good flavor. Big servings.

I ordered the ropa vieja, yellow rice, and black beans. The ropa vieja here was especially tomato…read moreand sweet pepper forward. The black beans were good. The batido de mamey was tasty, smooth, and not thick at all. It was refreshing and light. The staff spoke Spanish and were very nice. I think I'll try completely different items next time, perhaps the vaca frita and Jupiña

I was so excited to eat this food. I'm from Chicago and…read morelove Puerto Rican food. They didn't have the tostones I wanted but was excited about the yuca fries. Unfortunately the food was ice cold and lacked any flavor. Super disappointed.

Great little place, located in a motel but don't let that fool you, the food is authentic and…read moreamazing. The arepas are the best I have ever had. Really happy to find another great local restaurant in this area.

For authentic Colombian dishes, De León is well worth a try. The location isn't the best, and it's…read morealmost hard to find if you don't know where it's located--it's hidden inside The Ponce Hotel. We had the Picada Colombiana, which is a mixed grill; the different meats were seasoned well and cooked to perfection. Our other entrée was the Bistec a Caballo, which is grilled steak topped with sautéed onions, tomatoes, and a fried egg, and it included a side of rice and beans. An excellent dish all around!

Dropped in with a few friends and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I got the shrimp taco…read morespecial for a "light" meal. The tortillas have a firm, pillowy texture with a slightly crisp border. The pico tasted fresh. This place has an extensive menu and you order/pay at the counter. The restaurant itself was bright and beautiful with light flooding through the second floor windows. Note that you'll have to journey through the catacombs to get to the bathroom.

Cuban Sandwich absolutely delicious! We eat lunch at this location every time we are in Ormand…read moreBeach.

Love this place - the food is amazing, the prices are reasonable, and the music played keeps your…read moretoes tappin'. HOWEVER... This is not a "bad" review, BUT unfortunately this place made some significant changes in the last few months that really changed the entire vibe of the place, taking it down to a level that now competes with cheapie fast food joints instead of competing with better dining places like Chipotle, Chicken Salad Chicks, etc. It used to stand out for the real silverware, plates, and meals delivered to the customer at their table. Now, that has changed, and IMHO, not for the better... First, they redid the dining room to (I assume) allow more seating, and in the process did away with all but 2 full booths (something important for those of us with bad backs). Second, they eliminated the real plates and real silverware and now use cheapie plastic utensils and disposable plates. And finally, they did away with delivering orders out to the customers tables. So now you have to try hard to listen for your number being called and get up and get your own darn food. I was very disappointed with all these changes on our visit today as we loved the things noted above that set Pollo Tropical apart from the others. Now it seems they are lowering the experience customers have rather than trying to make it better. :-( A couple comments on the dining room. They now only have a single person assigned to the dining room during the busiest part of the day and she was doing a great job and running her buns off making sure things were clean and everything stocked. She was super sweet and friendly and made sure we had everything we needed and were enjoying our meal. She also did an EXCELLENT job of keeping dining room cleaned and the sauce bar spotless as well. But it was obvious that another person in the dining room during crush periods like weekday lunch time would be a very good thing. Our food was (as usual) FANNNNNNNNNNNNTASTIC. The new ribs are deliciously sweet and fall right off the bone, and the chicken of course is also out of this world. We will continue to be customers, but are disappointed in the "improved" Pollo Tropical's dining room experience.

The food was very good. It was our first time eating at this restaurant. They were sold out of some…read morethings because I guess it was a busy weekend! The server was friendly and knowledgeable. The place was pretty clean. The floor was a little sticky.

Should you be happening to look for authentic Puerto Rican/hispanic food and you are on the…read moreinterstate, this is one of the best options if not THE best option for you. Hispanic food options like "Arroz con gandules y pernil" are great, but are very expensive for takeout. A plate like this with a fountain drink will come up near $20 per plate, a price I would not pay for considering how cheap it would be. At Lelo's we got 4 FULL plates with 4 drinks that totaled near $50. The food quality was very good. As someone who has parents from the homeland who are picky about their pernil, they said it was great. Take that for what it's worth. Should you be off I-4 coming or leaving Orlando, I highly suggest you try this place. Worth your bang for your buck!

This is a mandatory stop for us whenever we're heading back to Jacksonville from Orlando. They…read moreserve huge portions and of course, delicious food! My favorites are their Cuajo and Beef stew. The sides are great as well especially the beans and sweet plantains. There is always a line when we visit but they move quickly and the service is very fast. Highly recommend stopping by at Lelo's for some amazing and affordable Puerto Rican cuisine!

This place was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. This is one of the best service I've ever had in my life…read more When I arrived for my pick up order I seen that it wasn't what I intended to order (probably my fault, I was practicing my Spanish, so it probably didn't translate well). But when I told the waiter about it he said no problem that they would rush the order and give me fresh empanadas as well. When it was finished and it was very quick I paid and he offered me a free dessert as well for my inconvenience. I was so blown away. They didn't even do anything wrong, I thought. And the food. The food was perfect. Plus, they have a birthday club they sent me an invite to sign up for and they gave me a 10% too! Idk how you could get better than this place!

Great place for an affordable healthy lunch! Daily lunch menus, specials and regular meals…read more Food is fresh and nicely prepared. Many chicken and pork selections; several rice, bean, fish, vegetable and salad dishes that are usually very tasty. Had the tilapia daily special. It was prepared well, but lost a star from the poor quality of the actual fish used. Mostly take out but indoor/outdoor dining tables. Don't forget to ask for lime slices and salad dressings. Desserts are regular with a few specials. They also have delicious passion fruit juice!

what is the best mexican & cuban restaurant in the daytona beach areas please post & recommend!!!…read morewe can not find a great to good mexican restraunt or a cuban restraunt in the daytona beach areas??? there has to be a great to good mexican & cuban restraunt in the daytona beach areas we would think???!!!! thank you very much, terri clark

What a great find for Latin cuisine! Café Con Leche feels like a true mom-and-pop shop with a warm,…read morewelcoming vibe and a huge selection of homey dishes. I ordered the Ropa Vieja, which came out hot, flavorful, and delicious, served with rice and beans. The coffee was great, and the Tres Leches cake was incredible. Whether you know exactly what Latin dish you want or need to explore the menu, this place delivers on flavor and quality. I'd definitely recommend stopping by!

This is a great spot for Puerto Rican food, especially if you're looking for a nice atmosphere. The…read moreambiance is beautiful, and the live music really adds to the experience. It can get pretty loud inside, especially when the restaurant is busy, so just something to keep in mind if you prefer a quieter dining experience. We ordered the churrasco tostones rellenos, carne guisada with maduros, and churrasco with arroz con gandules. Everything was flavorful and satisfying. We came during a very busy time, so service was a little slower than expected, but our server was doing her best and was very kind despite how busy it was.

Unfortunately, I don't enjoy writing reviews that aren't more positive, especially about a local…read morerestaurant. However, based on my experience, I felt the food and pricing didn't quite live up to expectations. The presentation was decent, and I can appreciate the effort that went into the dishes. Unfortunately, once you consider the prices, the overall experience becomes harder to justify. The food, while perfectly acceptable, was fairly middle-of-the-road for me and didn't stand out enough to warrant the price point. There are other options in the area offering similar, prepared Latino food at a lower price, including grocery-store options such as Bravo, and I found some of those to be comparable to what I experienced here. I genuinely wanted to enjoy the restaurant, and I hope this is taken as constructive feedback. For me, though, the combination of the food quality and the prices made it difficult to feel that the overall value was there.

This. Food. Is. Amazing…read more ...but like a flash in the pan; they're already gone. A cryptic message and off they go to greener pastures. What the hell is happening at Lokels Only that causes a brilliant and extremely talented Brown woman and entrepreneur to pack her DELICIOUS shit up and leave within one week of her grand opening? We may never know. Her announcement was professional and powerful... class act. For the record, the food was fantastic. I went on opening night and ordered two beef empanadas, two chicken empanadas, arroz con gandules, y platanos. The empanadas were perfectly crisp and not too hard and not the slightest bit soggy. Internally they were moist and seasoned perfectly. When I say they were the best Puerto Rican empanadas I have had in over a decade (last time was in NYC), I am not exaggerating. The arroz con gandules had the perfect chew and were seasoned well. I hate when there is too much cumin in the rice, and I hate when the rice is soggy. She has this down to a science. The fried platanos were perfectly sweet and CRISP on the outside, and just right in their softness (see: not overcooked and mushy, but also perfectly ripe to begin with. It was a pleasant experience, and the $30 spent was worth every penny. This is a huge loss to the Chinatown community and Krystal's presence and energy will be missed.

111111/10 SO FREAKING GOOD!!! Krystal is the sweetest and her food is made with PURE LOVE from the…read moresoul. My tio was so happy to get a meal that tastes just like home WEPAAAAAAA Amazing amazing A M A Z I N G! God Bless