We checked into our rooms around 9pm and were starving so we headed to the lobby. We were here for a work convention and so the place is packed for a Monday. We found a spot, were greeted, brought a menu and ordered. They didn't never much on the menu for food just a few apps. We opted to grab a few things to share along with drinks. We ordered a lychee martini, a basil Hayden old fashioned, the serrano croquettas, charcuterie board, and the empanadas. While the bar was packed, the server was attentive and we can back every night while we stayed. read more

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Came here for a few drinks. The old fashioned was really good and the bar tender was friendly. The views here are simply amazing and such a vibe. If you're in the area, it's worth it to stop on by. read more

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First bar inside the Gaylord. Best way to end your night for a nightcap. I'm sure there was food but I came after my day at the Disney world. Plus the staff are so friendly and great bartenders. read more

Socio - Cuban Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Socio - Cuban Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Socio - Daiquiri - Cuban Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Socio - Guava Pastries - Cuban Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

Food was decent. Service was great and the ambiance was real nice as it's inside of a hotel within an indoor garden! I'd definitely go back for the shrimp cocktail. read more

A tiny bar inside of the Gaylord palms resort. Located in the lobby, they offer small plates and good cocktails. The bartenders are wonderful! read more

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. read more

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

Socio - Espresso Martini (left) and grasshopper martini (right) - Cuban Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

My husband and I checked into Gaylord late and wanted a little snack and a dessert after watching the Magic play. Socio is located in the lobby so we grabbed a table. It took about ten minutes for a waiter to appear but once he did the level of service was exceptional. We ordered mini chicken empanadas, tres leches and coffee. They use a French press to make their coffee and it was delicious. We stayed for two cups and went back the second day for more. The chicken empanadas were good but taste like a convenience food product. The tres leches was amazing. It was very fresh and had just the right balance of milk to cake. read more

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I enjoyed this lobby bar and small plate menu. I had the ropa vieja tacos and they were very tasty! They offer a nice selection of rum and liquors too. Staff was super friendly. read more

Great selection of drinks and some fun apps! We ate here while waiting on our reservation at Moor. read more

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Ordered the Costa blonde off the cocktail menu, really nice summer drink. Also enjoyed the Cuban Rice Bowl. You choose your protein from chicken, pork, beef or shrimp. I selected shredded chicken. The rice, black beans, and chicken had a lot of flavor. It's topped off with avocado creme and fried plantains. Delicious. Food is good, service was slow. read more

Socio - Cuban Rice Bowl with shredded chicken, along with a Costa Blonde. Both are delicious! - Cuban Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

Let me start by saying the service and staff are great! I ordered the black bean soup and a side of yellow rice, I was so excited there was Cuban food on site. I sadly have to tell you the black bean soup had no flavor, at all. I had to add 2 salt packets to get any flavor. The yellow rice was not yellow. It was white and flavorless as well. I wondered if anyone that works here actually tried the food? I seriously wouldn't stay at this place again as the food is expensive and not good! Tons of great food options on I drive and tons of great food options! read more

This place has amazing food! I will definitely come back here when I'm in Orlando. The food was delicious and the drink was great and visually appealing! It beats most other hotel food and the price is reasonable, considering it's a resort. The drink, at $19, was the most expensive item but it was worth it! Next time, I will ask for more plantains because I love them. The rice bowl comes with two small pieces and that isn't enough for me. I would also ask for more of the avocado crema because the little dollop on the top doesn't make it make it all the way to the bottom of the bowl. I added the mojo pork to my bowl and it really was great! The pork complemented the plantains and was tasty with the rice and beans. read more

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So this is a new place in the Palms. Same patio seating but instead of Asian it is Cuban. Great drink and tapas menu. I had their old fashioned to start which was really good. Debbie had the Guarachera which was their twist on the Manhattan. It was served warm and smoky. It was better when we poured it over ice. For food we had dinners shrimp plate and potato plate. Both were amazing. Flavors were popping. We also had the tostonas. pretty good but needed a hot sauce overall a real nice place but service was a little slow. read more

Our room was located next to the stairs leading down to the lobby and Socio was very close by. I dashed down one morning for coffee, a Grande Hot Chocolate, a Grande Cafe Mocha; and, a Venti Latte. Bernise was incredibly particular about the drink preparation and made sure each was perfect. I really appreciate her taking the extra time to make it just so. Prices are high, even for Starbucks Coffee; but, you are paying for the convenience of service inside the hotel. read more

Socio - Cuban Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

Service is amazing! Drinks are good and the charcuterie board is very tasty. Great place if you're staying in the hotel to just hangout and have a few drinks. read more

Our food was cold and the drink was watered down, sorry for an $18 dollar drink it's a cost vs value. How anything could leave the kitchen cold when they are slow doesn't make any sense. The service was very attentive and she removed the item from our bill and it was much appreciated. read more

Food was not good at all. The plantain base on the stuffed plantain appetizer was soggy and the meat was bland. We also ordered ropa vieja tacos and the flavors were just not right. The Cuban flavors were definitely missing. It was a nice spot to sit and hang out for drinks but definitely not for food. read more

It was good food at a better price then the rest of the hotel restaurants. I had the rice and steak bowl which was really yummy. Would recommend for you if your looking for something a bit faster at the hotel. read more

The ropa Vieja rice bowl and chips and guacamole were delicious. I've even at several of the other on property restaurants, but never stopped by. Food and service is outstanding read more

I stopped here several times during the week I was here. It's a very casual place with high tops tables and low chair seating as well as regular tables inside. The tapas are great - we had some tostones with ropa vieja, ceviche, shrimp, chicken tacos, salad, and empanadas. They were all very good. Highly recommend if you're here. The wine is not bad .. expect the standard brands. read more

We just arrived and were looking for just something small. We ordered some black bean soup, a Cuban pork rice bowl, and cilantro garlic shrimp with yuca root. Our soup was lukewarm. I ate it but my mom sent hers back to get warmed up. They also made some plain shredded beef tacos with cheese for my son. He's a plain eater. All of the food had good flavor and presentation. There were three large shrimp with the shrimp meal. We also ordered the grande tres leches cake which my kids enjoyed. It was very sweet. Service was good. We didn't order drinks but they sounded good. They were expensive but it's a fancy hotel. read more

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After a long day traveling, we weren't looking for something heavy and saw that Socio had a list of small plates/tapas. I was pleasantly surprised with the food, cocktails, and service. While simple, the three Pork Tacos had plenty of flavor and the Garlic Shrimp over Fried Yuca was light but tasty. I ordered the Bartenders Choice, a drink that was tropical and enjoyable. Mom had a blend of fruit juices she too enjoyed. Our waitress was very attentive and very friendly. Would definitely go back to hangout on the comfy seats out back. read more

Socio - Cuban Near Me - Kissimmee, Florida

It was okay.... The food was edible but definitely not authentic. Seating is also first come first served seat yourself so it was kinda aggy having to walk around with a toddler to find seating. And people will take whatever chairs. So it was a s*show to say the least read more

As we sit and enjoy the ambiance, we order Mojitos that unfortunately where NOT mojitos. So, we sent them back and ordered another drink Vida Felix that quickly became a favorite of ours and motto. As for the food, do not come with high expectations. The Ropa Vieja had no taste which came with a tostone patisserie than a regular tostone. We ordered the Chicken Tacos and Papa Brava that where palatable. Still, our server Hoi did his best to make sure all was well and was attentive. read more

Thank goodness for Lauren. We waited for ever and we're about to leave when she came out and was so kind and over accommodating. She is amazing! read more

Okay folks! Got back from Disney World and was hungry. This was the only place open and I needed a taco in me. I ordered the Caribbean chicken tacos. Just an FYI this place is really A Bar Named something else and you can place a food order from socio and eat. The service was great and the place was clean. The carpets a bit run down. The food came pretty quickly and for the most part was good. It wasn't great. But it did the job. The only reason they got a 3 instead of a 4 is the description of the food didn't match what I got. If you tell me you're going to give me a Caribbean chicken taco I am expecting as most Americans are a jerk chicken taco with some Mexican attributes. It was just chicken with pineapple, cheese, not sure if it was cilantro or not ect. All in all this place is good. It's not great but the food is good and hot. Good luck Socio!!! read more

Salad had way too much dressing and was not fresh. The pork tacos were wet and the ceviche was average. Very very average. Chefs should eat the food they serve read more

I am all about the food no matter the price. The food was not even average, "ropa vieja" tasted like dog food. Worst ceviche I have had in a long time. Service was ok. read more