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    Socio

    3.9 (40 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Empanadas, croquettas, plantain chips, ropa vieja with rice and tomatillo sauce.
    Bob C.

    The wife and I are here for some time off and simply slowing down to relax. I've been to Socio before with a work conference and loved it, now I'm back with the Mrs and we had a lovely meal and drinks. It's essentially tapas but the servings are quite good sized and the flavors are wonderful. We've got our favorite Cuban and Latino places back home so we have a little bias as to what we enjoy. Turns out Socio hit the flavor notes well. Sheba and Clay took care of us and were wonderful. The setting is open with a glass back bar area so you can see people walking in the entry hall and lobby. It's quite lovely to have an open sensation while still having a cozy kind of feel at the bar. There is "outdoor" seating if you prefer and the device to the tables is also good. We ordered ropa vieja, rice, empanadas, and croquettas. They came out on small plates and Sheba brought extra plates so it was easy for us to share. We also had some cocktails which were made directly in front of us and they were delicious. I had the Florida Man, if I recall correctly, which is a gin based cocktail and it was tasty and refreshing. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and again, Sheba and Clay made our time there a treat. Looking forward to a return visit to Socio.

    Traditional menu
    Joe L.

    First of all service was fantastic. Ricky was our server and he was attentive and made great recommendations. Tried the espresso martini but with gin... great spin to a normally vodka drink. The chichiron pork is amazing. It is a must try that you won't regret. They are a great location with a variety of seating options. There are bar seats, high-tables, regular tables and lounge chairs.

    Current food menu 11/22/2024
    Jonathan Z.

    Fun little bar at the entrance of Gaylord. I sat down a for a bit while my +1 was doing some work. The bartender was nice and brought me some water to hold me over. I ordered the chicharron, which was excellent. Extra crispy outside with tender and fatty inside. I thought it was going to be bar food size, but the Cuban and El Cubano sandwiches were giant. They were overflowing with meat. The Cuban had guava jelly which threw me for a loop, but it worked.

    Lauren M.

    Wish I had stopped by here earlier in my stay while visiting for a work conference! This spot was great! Really pretty drinks and the tapas were delicious! I had the corn and oil rum punch, but I had to also take a pic of my coworkers beautiful purple drinks, the clarified matcha margarita. Both of our drinks were clarified and washed cocktails which is something I was not familiar with. I had the arepas which were so yummy! I also tried the empanadas that my coworker had, those were also tasty! Service was a littler on the slower side, but it was as pretty busy.

    Dirty martini & negroni
    Anna L.

    Socio is a Cuban-inspired tapas bar and lounge located in the lobby of the Gaylord Palms Resort. We enjoyed a nice little New Year's Eve dinner after attending the ICE! experience. We didn't have reservations and it being NYE, many of the other restaurants on property were already booked & busy. We were able to grab seats at the bar and order some drinks and tapas to share. The bartenders and staff were very friendly and accommodating. Our food did take longer than usual since they were busy, but they kept checking in to update us and make sure we were good. I ordered a Hendrick's dirty martini and my husband tried their special coconut washed negroni which he was not really a fan of and much prefers a traditional negroni. My martini was good though. Blue cheese stuffed olives would have made it better, but they don't have them. I heard the poor bartender get asked if they did at least 3 times lol. It must be a popular request. For food, we ordered the pimientos (stuffed peppadew peppers), dátiles rellenos (bacon-wrapped dates), chicharrón (compressed pork belly), and the ropa empanadas. While everything was tasty, the chicharrón was actually the star of the show. I'm normally not even that big of a pork belly fan, but this dish was incredible. It was crispy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. I would come back for that alone. Another standout was actually the salsa verde that was served with the empanadas. It came in a little jar and was similar to more of a chimichurri. Wow, I would put that on everything if I could. Overall, Socio is great little spot for some bites & drinks if you're staying at the hotel or visiting the Kissimmee area.

    Ceviche
    Reese S.

    This is a great Hotel Bar with even better bites. I really enjoyed my dirty martini that the server checked to ensure it was dirty enough. She took pride in her work, and I really admire that. I really enjoyed all the dishes and the Cuban Style dishes were really good. I enjoy a lot of Cuban food, and these dishes came pretty close to what I have at home. The bar had high top seating options as well as the bar, and there was plenty of seats available. I believe they redid the bar recently, but I am sure it will be a popular bar very soon inside the hotel. Stop in for a cocktail, they're delicious.

    Daiquiri
    Mandy R.

    The coconut wash negroni is very good and memorable! You should like coconut as it's quite distinguishable. The bar is a classic lobby bar, very open and inviting. The service has been fantastic the two times I've went. I ordered the sopa de frijoles and was surprised how flavorful it was. The tomato relish on the top really adds a kick. I'm looking forward to trying more food next time. It's a great mix of cocktails, wine and beer, and tapas. The food is not small portions, though.

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    Jackie V.

    Cute little bar restaurant in the lobby of the Gaylord Palms resort. On our visit the outer seating area was closed for a private party however there were a couple bar height tables inside but with one person in a wheelchair our only seating option was a tiny side table between 2 chairs but we made it work. The indoor bar area has 4 large screens playing different channels. The music threw me off. It was a mix of pop music and Christmas Carol's. I would have expected some fun salsa music playing in this Cuban themed salon. The service was immediate and friendly. The food was good. The black bean soup was phenomenal, the chicharrón was perfection and the ropa vieja was delicious. I will skip the wings the next time we eat here. They were really dry, almost burnt and lacked the tangy citrus mojo flavor I was hoping for. But I can't wait to come back for chicharrón and black bean soup.

    Smoked old fashion
    Debra K.

    We hit Socio a couple of times for cocktails while we were staying at the Gaylord. We had the same server both times and she was great! Over our four day visit, we sampled the mojitos, the Daquiri (an authentic one), the smoked Old Fashion, and the spicy margarita. We loved them all. I loved the way the Old Fashion was presented. We also tried the bacon wrapped-stuffed date appetizer. SOOOOO good. Cool spot.

    Peach Mango Mambo
    Richa T.

    We were staying at the Gaylord in Kissimmee for a conference and ended up trying this place for dinner the night we flew in. I have to say the staff is amazing. They seemed so overwhelmed but did a great job accommodating our requests. This place is great for tapas and also drinks. Their drink menu has a lot of variations and innovative drinks. The one we ended up trying was the Peach and Mango Mambo. This was such a great tropical flavor without being overly sweet. Highly recommend it! As for the food, the chicken wings and the stuffed pimientos were amazing. The portions are generous for a meal. The variety is great. Grab a seat outside - the resort is absolutely beautiful. You feel like you're in a tropical paradise. Can't wait to come back soon. IG: @QueenOfAdventureNYC

    Guava Pastries
    Ivan Q.

    Shoutout to Glory for wonderful service and great recommendations. We ordered several tapas. Our favs were the Datiles Rellenos. So good. Crispy bacon wrapped dates. Delicious. Honorable mention to the Ropa Vieja with that cilantro rice (also very good) and the empanadas. This place definite deserves more stars than 3. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed m.

    Ceviche
    Karlo G.

    Laid back hotel bar perfect for happy hour or a night cap. Seating is first come first serve. I recommend the patio area as they can accommodate large groups. Seating is comfortable and the surrounding tropical plants made me feel like I was on vacation instead of a conference. They do have a decent food and cocktail menu. The menu has a Cuban flare and the portions are enough to share. I ordered the ceviche and mini chicken empanadas. The ceviche was marinated in citrus with small chunks of mango. The side of fried plantain chips were the perfect for scooping every last bit of the ceviche. The empanadas were delicious especially dipped in the accompanying cheese sauce. The trip to this bar would wouldn't be complete with out drinks. I ordered a Citron in the Rye and was glad I chose it. The drink is similar to an old fashioned, however with a hint of banana and cava. I ended my experience with a Woodford Old Fashioned which was served with a single ice cube. Final verdict, great bar with excellent staff, delicious food, and classy drinks. The prices were a bit steep, however I was in a resort after all.

    Espresso Martini (left) and grasshopper martini (right)
    Mark M.

    Visit Clay at the bar and ask for a grasshopper. This guys skills made our trip just perfect.

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