If you're heading northbound on OBT, you'll have to make a U-turn to get in. Also, don't drive by into the 7-11 because it's difficult to get all the way back around the intersection of highways. Once you safely navigate and open the doors to the entry, you're going to be transported away to a small little Latin style paradise in South Orlando. The decor is fun and lively there. There's a lounge on the left side, a redecorated kitchen service window with marble and glass. The renovation is really nice looking and the main dining area has faux trees with parrots and romantic lighting throughout the restaurant. If you need, I saw a large space for parties in the back. As for the menu, it is classic Caribbean Crillo. I had a arroz con Pollo that was shaped like a bowl served upside down with the. Chicken off the bone (yes!) with a side of plantains. Everything was cooked perfectly. Surprisingly, the rice had a great depth of flavor. You could tell that the base was perfected overtime and they had a nice compliment of sauces. Including a chimichurri that I had with my salad, amazing! The Bill included a small tip. I added a little extra for the polite service and smiles throughout the evening and we left in under 30 minutes. As for my next trip, I am looking forward to exploring the menu further so I don't have to fly back to San Juan so frequently. read more

Pollos a la Brasa Mario - Main dining space - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I came here 05/02/26 and it was amazing. The food was delicious and the service was also top tier. My server, Julianna, was very kind and attentive. Everyone had an amazing attitude, and they worked carefully and quickly. Additionally, the decor and furniture inside were beautiful. Overall, this experience was amazing. I give this a 10/10 , and I will definitely be coming here again. read more

Had the punts de an a and my wife had the chuleta de cerdo and cooked to perfection. The jugo de mora and my wife had the lemonade to drink. Our waitress Vivianna was very attentive to our needs and no drink went empty, so great food, great service and nice ambiance with Christmas lights in the trees was a nice touch. I would highly recommend this place for authentic and tasty Colombian cuisine. read more

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La cómida siempre espectacular. La mesera, Gabby, no atiende bien. Entiendo si estaban busy, pero solo avían 6 mesas ocupados, y dos solo eran de ella incluyendo nosotros (dos booths) La comida llegó rápido, le preguntamos por 2 platos. Ella desapareció. 10 minutos después, el manager (siempre atento) nos preguntó si necesitábamos algo, le preguntamos por los platos. El los trajo en 2 segundos. Ella todavía no apareció, hasta media hora después que lla estábamos apenas terminando. No trajo la salsa para la ensalada, no había sal, nada. Pero no los quejamos, mejor queriamos terminar. Ella Se perdió otravez, el bus boy Los trajo cajas para llevar. La comida es una parte de el servicio, pero los meseros son la otra parte. CLARROO vamos a regresar porque la comida es rica y el ambiente siempre es agradable. Pero, un bill de $180 por 3 platos que trae la propina INCLUIDO, no es acceptable con pobre servicio. Es mas, ella se quedó esperando que firmemos la cuenta para llevárselo por dios. read more

We ate here today and there was a hair in the food. They seemed to think we were trying get one over on them. All we wanted was the plate to be remade. Not a new dish. Just a new plate without a hair in it. Best they could do was $3 off the hair plate. We had to order another entire plate and pay for it to get a dish without a hair. Terrible customer service. I'm adding this portion, because the owner replied my Google review by doubling down and saying "there was no evidence of a hair before it got to the table." This review isn't an indictment on the food containing a hair. Stuff happens, and I wouldn't have posted this review solely if the issue was a hair in the dish. I wouldn't discredit a restaurant's cleanliness when there is a one-time slip like this. It's the terrible way they dealt with it. Instead of just remaking the dish and bringing a plate without a hair, the owner wanted to challenge its existence when we showed them the hair. This was an expensive fish plate, too. They got to benefit twice by making us buy TWO plates to make up for their mistake so we could simply have the food we ordered without a hair. read more

The food was delicious and service was excellent! Very warm and cozy vibes while dining in with you guys.

Excelente servicio, precios comodidad , muy buena comida , un muy buen ambiente familiar , o si quieres disfrutar del bar tendrás un servicio espectacular, súper amables , muy recomendado Viviana es la mejor !!!!! read more

Pollos a la Brasa Mario - two women at a bar - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We love trying different cuisines and cultured foods, but we decided to stick with what we know last night. Our culture of Latin/Colombian foods and flavors. I will first say, this place gets 2 stars from me. 2 for the food and 0 for the service. I am saying this because I do not agree with scamming the guest and trying to secretly work around the guest so we do not get over charged and items do not get added to the tables without consent. We went for a Birthday dinner, in which we payed a little to much, knowing we all wanted to order 1 lava cake at the end and secretly saying that 3 different parties from our table ordered 3 lava cakes all together and on top of all that added 1 more because they wanted to make our bill higher for the automatic gratuity. Yes, it's automatically added 15% to every table. In which that means no matter how you get treated you still have to pay a tip. Well, we have been in the customer service industry and have worked in many restaurants, we are probably 20-30% tippers, but when the service is terrible and stuff gets added to the bill with out consent, kind of makes you mad to pay someone for screwing you over. That's my rant. If you want food just as good and to pay a lot less for the same kind of plates, go to Trópico in Kissimmee only 10 mins away from this place or to La Estación in Kissimmee, only 20 mins away. Don't go to this place. It's not worth the amount you pay. Trust me. Tip, be specific on what you want. Order a margarita, don't let them add premium tequila ( if you don't want ) I am a bartender, margaritas don't need top shelf. Communication with the servers on specific orders, tell them you want 1 or 2 desserts, don't let them decide for you, they will add 2-3 if you don't specify how many you want on the table. If sharing a plate, make sure the other person does not order the same thing, they won't ask or anything, they will just add it to your check and once it hits the table you are paying for the dish. Watch for scam. read more

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pedi una limonada natural y la sirven en un mini vaso que tacañeria de lugar. Y ademas la atencion es muy mala de la mesera juliana

Bandeja Paisa: muy buena, la carne suavecita, todo súper fresco, el tamaño perfecto para 1 sola persona con hambre, pero si no tienes tanta hambre o eres de poco comer con una sola comen dos. café con leche: delicioso, tal cual se toma en Colombia. Empanadas de carne: aunque estaban un poco pequeñas para el precio, estaban deliciosas, crujientes por fuera pero suaves por dentro, venían con su picantico, chimichurry y salsa rosada. Sancocho de cola: simplemente exquisito, soy fanática de las sopas, para mi fue como tomar medicina, es decir me volvió a la vida después de unos días de vacaciones aquí en Orlando. Brevas con Arequipa y queso: la combinación perfecta entre el sabor de las brevas/higos/gigs combinadas con el dulce del Arequipa y el salado del queso fresco una combinación perfecta para la sobremesa. Server: Yisela: de lo más querida, la atención es de primera, mucha amabilidad y cortesia, todo el personal fue muy amable. Atmósfera: En general el lugar está muy bonito, bien decorado, muy limpio, el Menú está claro y lo mejor es que los precios son completamente formidables. recomendado...... Reviewed by HEIDY G. read more

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The food is great and so is the service only thing I didn't like is that this place doesn't really follow covid restrictions. There is no distancing as far as seating goes and did not notice the hostess clean tables in between customers. Besides that the prices are fair for the taste and portions. Great place to stop when visiting Orlando read more

Pollos a la Brasa Mario - Menu for POLLOS MARIO - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Food was bland chicken and rice was flavorless, I had to put salt and pepper after receiving my food, platano was the best thing in my order. read more

My husband and I checked out Pollos A La Braza Mario in a whim while traveling in the Orlando area. I ordered 1/4 rotisserie chicken and a chicken empanada and my hubby had grilled chicken breast. The grilled chicken breast had a little more flavor than the 1/4 chicken. Contrary to some places that include the service fee on the bill, our server was very friendly and attentive. We were pressed for time and we were able to get in and out in under 1 hour. read more

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We really enjoyed Pollo a La Braza Mario! I saw it had mostly positive reviews and we see why! We ordered very different things and each enjoyed our dishes (I enjoyed a taste of everyone one's if I'm honest). My husband and daughter tend to be a bit picky and my husband said he could tell from the minute we walked in that it would be good. He enjoyed the arroz con pollo. He tends to like well seasoned meats and dishes in general. My daughter devoured the shrimp in garlic sauce (we had to ask her to slow down). I was super happy with the bandeja Mario. It was reminiscent of the bandeja típica I'm obsessed with from Tierra Columbiana in Philly. The mojitos were authentic and buy one get one free when we went! Can't beat that! Portions were great and so was the pricing; we went home with 3 boxes. Love that greens, rice and beans/fries were included. I really appreciated the effort they put in the aesthetics, the kitchen area was really pretty. I wanted to go with 5 starts but the bathroom wasn't very clean and our initial drink order wasn't correct. Very minor issues though, I would still highly recommend. The hostess and all around service was excellent! read more

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Excelente comida! El servicio es increíble muy amables tu ve el placer que me atendiera Catalina y son los mejores! Super recomendado read more

Awesome the food was amazing fresh great presentation, great taste abundance and awesome price highly recommended five star

This place really doesn't get many stars from me. They only have one item on their child's menu and they are charging upscale prices for a diner atmosphere. I asked for the daily specials to see what they specialize in and the host assumed I didn't have money and said all the cheap stuff is right here. That bothered me. Also I don't want to be rushed through my meal and treated without respect. I told the waitress I needed time to look over the menu and she still kept rushing us. I decided to just pay for our drinks and leave, I didn't like how it was going. read more

Pollos a la Brasa Mario - Menu - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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BEWARE. This restaurant (a minority ran business) judges & discriminates against guests based on how they look, what they wear, & their race. After moving all day, my boyfriend & I were not properly groomed or dressed to go out to eat. We simply looked as if we worked outside all day & were wearing a tee & sweatpants. We chose to order takeout. My boyfriend walked in the restaurant to simply ask for a straw & extra utensils, when the male employee looked at him, said NO, turned around & walked away. We were so disgusted by the behavior we couldn't eat the food. When discussing the situation with the GM, she offered a free dessert, clearly not understanding or caring about the gravity of the issue. Don't spend your money supporting a place like this. There's many way better restaurants in the area. read more

I'll start by saying the food is all that, and the service was equally as good. What I was not a fan of was that they automatically charge gratuity to the Bill. What's wrong with that you may ask since some places do that? Well the problem is that they fail to tell you that, and it's in tiny tiny print hidden on the menu. Also they take the Itemized receipt and staple it to their copy as if to try to hide it. So you don't see it. I thought that was really sneaky on their part. I left another tip on top of that not realizing I was charged and only got hip to it the second time I dined there. I have no problem with Gratuity I'm just not into paying it twice, especially with shady ness added... watch these guys.. read more

We went to Pollos A la Braza Mario Colombian restaurant which was recommended by a staff member at our resort where we stayed. I'm glad we listen and went for dinner. It's worth the trip. So many options to choose from. We ordered a few different plates to try. We ordered the fresh juices. They have blackberry, mango, papaya, passion fruit, lulo, soursop and guava. By the way all are good choices. We had Mario's Special Platter to share because it's a very big plate which you can share with at least 3-4 people. The Grilled Steak is a good choice as well as the fish. I think whichever option you choose you can't go wrong and don't forget to order desserts. The desserts are yummy. The restaurant is kept clean. The prices are a bit pricey but was worth the trip for us since it's not every day we get to enjoy this type of food. The food and staff service was excellent. I wish it was closer to home. Until next time. Chao! read more

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This place was awesome. We were on vacation and we were looking for something out of the way and this was the place. I had the chicken which was well cooked and seasoned. My older one tried empanadas for the first time and loved them. My husband had some kind of fish and loved it. The server said they were out of the special and warned him it was a whole fish not just a filet which he was fine with. We left an extra tip solely because he came out and warned him about the whole fish since most people won't eat it like that. We won't be back because we live in Denver but if you're in the area, give it a try. read more

We had not been to this establishment in years. Now that we are back in this neighborhood we decided to give it a shot. Yes, still delicious. We ordered the rotisserie chicken, fries and beans. They brought out 3 different sauces - all tasty. We sat at the bar, in a corner table since the restaurant was packed. My only negative, fyi to management, the music in the bar area was ridiculously loud! It was only 3pm. If I would have had my apple watch on, I am sure it would have said the levels were dangerously high. We asked our waitress to turn it down a bit... it did not happen. There is no reason for this. This is a restaurant, not a club! ;). The prices were in line. Service was good. Fyi, 15% tip was automatically added for 2 people. We usually tip 20% but we left it as-is since they did it for us. Thank you for the discount! I would certainly come back but I would have to address the music levels at the bar with the manager if it became an issue again. Not sure if it was a one-time deal situation. read more

Good service and good, authentic Colombian food. They also have a bar. Clean establishment. Highly recommended; you won't be disappointed. read more

If this place wasn't right next door to my hotel, I might have overlooked it and that would have been a shame! From the service to the food it was absolutely stellar. Fabio went above and beyond to ensure I enjoyed the experience and if I'm ever in the area again- this is on the top of my list. read more

Pollos a la Brasa Mario - Roast 19. Bandeja con Pollo al Carbon Rotisserie Chicken Platter 64. Arepa con Queso Corn Cake Topped with Cheese - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

TRASH. The service was horrible. I ordered arroz con pollo and I had barely began to eat it. I took a bite and then pulled out of my mouth a blonde/white thin hair. After that I spit out my food and no longer wanted to eat. I told our waitress and the first thing she said was: "That's your hair. My hair is tied up." My hair was also tied up. Then someone else came up and said: "No one in this restaurant has blonde hair. It's from someone at this table." They took the food and only said that they can give me something else or replace it. Not once did they apologize and the first thing they did was blame me and my family that it was our hair. Eventually they took the food off the check, but the food wasn't even good. I highly do not recommend this restaurant. Disclaimer: my hair is thick and black with copper highlights. No one in my family has blonde hair. read more

Grab your translator and go!!! This place has an open friendly ambiance, it casual and fun. The staff are happy and very knowledgeable. The food is good and they offer large portions. They completely made sure my allergies were addressed and that there was no cross contamination. Great place to practice your Spanish. read more

If my gang has to stop here every time we visit Orlando with all of its many cuisine choices everywhere than you know its Great. Who makes crackling that good? Those beans are the bomb, just like mommas, at least my mamas. The sauces they offer are fresh especially my fav the Chimichurri sauce. The chicken was so moist and juicy..mmmm (rolling my eyes). Love the empanadas..so good! I take them home too. This place is for friends, families and even to score points on a date. People like me who grew up around this kind of cuisine know its a tummy pleaser. They get very busy so know it may take a while to get your food but the wait is worth it! Just sit and relax, order their delicious Margarita and enjoy life. They do add the tip on your bill also which for me is a time saver and those servers work hard for it! For those who don't like this place I see it as a win so others can get a seat faster LOL. If your a real foodie you will enjoy! read more

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Amazing food! Super fresh. My boyfriend got the chicken with tostones, the chicken was a big portion and juicy and tostones fresh. I had the steak plate that brings a bit of everything! Wow was it good. The beans were very flavorful and everything tasted amazing. Good service. read more

So I came here after like a year of not being here. I know on my last review I complained about higher prices (which is not really the restaurants fault) and smaller portion sizes. Maybe I got use to smaller portions but it was actually a very good size and extremely delicious. This place does not let you down. Friendly staff and beautiful atmosphere make it a must if you want good Latin dining in central FLORIDA. I'm giving it 5 stars because I have been coming here since 2008 and really they just get better. read more

Pollos a la Brasa Mario - 41. Bandeja Campesina Country Platter - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

9/9/2018- Yummy, the food here is great, the waitress was very nice, the food came to our table within 10 min of us ordering our food. I didn't give 5 stars because we were not given refills and it took a long time to get our check. One thing to look at.. A tip is automatically added in the bill. Do not tip twice read more

Pollos a la Brasa Mario - Yummy, my fiancé and I ate here today 9/9/2018 Our waitress was super nice, the food came to our table very fast! - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is one of the best columbian restaurants located in Orlando! Came here with high expectations and left belly full of happiness!! Each columbian dish was a culinary journey for my palate. Love their fresh juices and their steak was simply amazing! Please note that the Pollos is located in a questionable neighborhood so I would recommend coming early and be vigilant when parking your car. read more

It's maybe one of the best Colombian food restaurants in Orlando, big portions, nice place, though it's almost always crowded specialy on weekends. try the Chicken Mario. Huge menu, one of my favorites is La bandeja Mario wich is a mixed plate with rice , beans, chicharron,beef and pork steaks,rotiserrie chicken, plantains and salad, I love the Chuleta Valluna(breaded fried pork huge steak) read more

Buena comida,buen ambiente y excelente atención de Juliana. Me recomendó la cazuela de mariscos y me colmo todas mis expectativas.

I come here mainly for their soups. There's not to many Spanish restaurants with flavorful soup options served in large portions. Pass: I've tried several meat dishes, but the meat is just overcooked and chewy at times, including the chicharrones. Chicharrones should be crispy or crunchy. Their chicken soup was the only one that was standard enough not to reorder. My Favorite so far is: Oxtail beef soup served on Sundays. I was surprised that they served it the way my mom did growing up. They gave me soup, with rice and oxtail on a separate plate. It was a lot of food for sure. Favorite oxtail as compared to other restaurants. Second favorite is the Sopa de Mariscos (soup of the sea). It truly is the soup of the sea because it has scallops, octopus, crab legs, and shrimp. You should arrive starving because I think this can be shared between 3 people if you don't overeat. Location: It's not located in a touristic area either. Very local and run down buildings nearby. But i think it's worth the trip if you're crave that salty liquid. Will come back again and try their other soup options. Their rice is cooked perfectly also. read more

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Such a cute spot and delicious food! Protective measures are being practiced in regards to COVID-19 with hand sanitizer at the restaurant's entrance, social distancing and required masks. The food was very fresh and didn't miss a beat on highlighting all its flavors. Happy to come back. read more

Pollos a la Brasa Mario - Entrana Ensalada, Arroz, Frijoles Y Papa Frita Romaine Steak - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I love this spot. The seafood soup is the bomb. Always fresh and taste great. A must visit! read more

Restaurant is clean with a lot of seating. Food was pretty bland overall. My sancocho with chicken had little flavor and the chicken was super dry. The hot sauce they make was pretty good and I doused my soup with it. Even the potatoes, plantains and corn within the soup were pretty tasteless, the yuca was ok. The rice and Latin coleslaw on the side was the best part of the meal in my opinion. My fiancé's breaded pork chop was better than my dish but nothing he would order again. Overall the food was underwhelming and the prices of the dishes were higher than similar Latin restaurants in Orlando. read more

Pollos a la Brasa Mario - Sancocho with chicken and breaded pork chop - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

An afternoon to remember!! We've eaten at this restaurant before and I have to say that the food is delicious and plentiful! However, tonight I felt like a young teenager on a first date!!! It was like picking up your date to go out for the first time; she looks beautiful, she smells heavenly, her skin feels so soft, yet when I went to kiss her for the first time, she had bad breath!!! My son, my wife, and I met this afternoon at this restaurant to have dinner and catch up (he's an adult and does not live with us) about the latest community gossip. Our waitress greeted us, took our order, and left. She was very nice and polite. My son ordered the steak and shrimp scampi, I ordered the breaded pork loin, and my wife ordered the a small chicken soup bowl; she was not hungry. Every dish was absolutely delicious!!! After dinner we asked for the check. As we continued to gossip our waitress brought the check. I briefly scanned through it, added a reasonable tip and signed the receipt. We finished our conversation and left the restaurant. After we drove away my wife asked me why did I tip twice? I asked her what did she mean? To both of our surprise, the waitress took the liberty to included a 15% gratuity tip on the bill; about $8. I also left her a $6 tip for a total of $14. In all fairness, I would have not mind an $8 tip, but my son and I were the ones having a meal and I felt $6 was enough. Long story short, I don't appreciate restaurants taking the liberty in deciding the value of their tips as a common practice, unless of course, the party is six or more people. So the next time I return to eat at Pollos Mario, I will make sure I read the receipt before I sign it; in other words, I will bring mints, a toothbrush and toothpaste, and even perhaps listerine to our second date!!! :-) read more

Great food! I had the fried snapper with a side of seafood that even had a lobster tail. The sauce was yellow and delish. I was in Orlando for food and Wine and this place was perfect. I had Colombian empanadas so good. read more

Pollos a la Brasa Mario - Fried Snapper - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is alway a friendly and enjoyable place to enjoy a meal, that is not American food, the food is excellent. The servers are very polite and attentive, I had to try the breaded fish filet and fries, very crisp and clean tasting, highly recommend for a Sunday afternoon meal read more