When I really have the time at work this is where I stop for my break. The food is always made fast but with love. My go to is their Croquetas and arroz amarillo. Sometimes I get their empanadas and or beef picadillo. I haven't had one bad thing from here! The staff are very nice and always great you with a smile. It's the perfect place for a quick bite or a sit down lunch. read more

The last time we visited Orlando we noticed the parking lot was full every time we'd pass by. It was the same this time so, we had to give them a try. I'm so glad we did, because the food is excellent! The Argentinian Empanada with spinach and cheese was my favorite. The outside is buttery and flaky, and the filling is lightly seasoned. So good! The ordering process is easy and pretty efficient. When you come in, you can place your order on the screen or order from the counter. You get a number, then grab a table, and they'll bring your food out to you. If you're in the area I'd recommend dining here. read more

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So glad to find this place close to our hotel! As an empanada fan Sofrito has every single type of empanada available! The cuban sandwich is also amazing, as is their coffee. In a place where the food selections can be poor in terms of quality, Sofrito is a gem. read more

Food is good. Staff is friendly. But just be aware, it's pre cooked food and drinks, not fresh prepared, quick serve restaurant. Order on a dirty kiosk, take a number to your table, and random staff brings food to you and ask you who ordered what. In our case appetizers came out after dinners. Good quality for fast food, no service. I paid 20% gratuity at kiosk for zero service. Not a fan at all read more

I really liked my time here! The portions are large (see photo), and exactly what I hoped for. With the entree, I got the French fries as the side, and it came with a little salad. To be honest, I did not eat it all because the portion was so large, but this makes for great leftovers. I highly recommend! read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We ordered the Picata for two and the Churrasco plate. It was so good! The Picata plate/tray had steak, chicken, fried pork belly, chorizo and shrimp (we added it). The meats were well seasoned and cooked perfectly, not dry or overcooked. It included mini arepas served with cheese, tostones and yuca frita. The sauces were delicious paired with the meats. There was also a salad with avocado. 10/10. The Churrasco plate was well seasoned and juicy steak. The plantains were soft and ripe. Yellow rice and frued yuca was very good. 10/10 (you can pick any 3 sides). Our sever/cashier was very attentive and helpful. I will definitely come again. Very clean restaurant with great ambiance. read more

You order at the entrance, take a number and have a seat. There's a bar area as well as a water/utensils and napkins station, so it's almost self serve but a little bit nicer. We were a party of 9 on a saturday at 6:30pm the food came out super fast! 3 of us ordered the Patacon, I rate this dish a 3/5: the fried plantain is very dense, I couldn't eat it all so I left half on my plate. still super tasty but much larger than the picture on the menu when you order & also greasy. The mule I ordered was very tasty (my friends also enjoyed their drinks) Coffee was on par. My husband enjoyed his Tripleta & my friends said their steak was great along with my other friends rice/bean platters. They give you plenty of food for the price and the atmosphere is really casual. We also ordered the churros and those were very yummy especially with the Nutella. After our meal, we noticed the place was super busy! Will be back if I'm in the area. There's outdoor and indoor seating. read more

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We read the reviews of this place and they did not let us down Good selection of food. The flavors were amazing and huge portion. You can't beat the price value proposition. We had the Argentinian empanada which was outstanding. Was recommended by one of the gals helping out. Also got croquettes, Cuban sandwich, and trifecta sandwich. All were amazing and full of flavor We did not leave hungry or disappointed. I would highly recommend this place Great good. Good value. Nice atmosphere read more

I loved everything about this spot from how you order and pay for your food up front instead of waiting for a server to know when you're ready, to the ambiance of the restaurant, the food options, the flavor, the prices, the service, everything. The empanadas were very good. My favorite meal was the fried red snapper. I went the next day for breakfast and even the breakfast was incredible. Looking forward to going back. read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Latin food, nice but casual, counter service. We started with a beef empanada. Dough was flaky, beef flavorful. They also have several alcoholic and nonalcoholic drink options. I had the guava Bellini. Good but very sweet. My husband and I shared the half chicken which is under the main event category. It comes with 3 sides. We chose salad, yellow rice and sweet plantains. I'm glad we chose to get one entrée because this was quite large and enough for two people. Everything was full of flavor very delicious. Atmosphere is casual but still very nice. We are from the Midwest which doesn't have a lot of Latin food options. This was perfect for us. Highly recommend. read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Have chicken, seasonal item, partially eaten. Lol. With a couple fried yuca on the side. - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Delicious! Stopped by for the first time with my boyfriend and we were so indecisive on what to get but thanks to Leo he helped us order our food. The location is beautiful with large open windows and natural lighting with the option to sit outside. All the food hit the spot, the soup really brought my boyfriend back to life as he was feeling sick. Great place read more

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Churrasco is UNREAL. Mouthwatering. We talked about it for days!!! The garlic sauce was also amazing. Salad was fresh with tasty dressing. Beans and plaintains were good. Perfect meal can't recommend it enough. Way better bang for your buck than any of the downtown Disney spots. read more

I really like the casual ambiance, so it is easy to bring a large party. The food is delicious, I got the nutella empanada and the chicken lunch special. The service is terrific. There is also outside seating! read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Nutella Empanada - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Great place for family and friends or even a quick bite/stop and gathering. A plus also because they're allergen friendly food establishment and totally appreciate that aspect. I have gluten and dairy allergies and unable to find any gluten free empanada easily so when I come across this place during my trip, it's such a blessing. Their portion is pretty large and good size for sharing. I've tried their Venezuelan and Colombian Empanada - both are made from corn flour. Venezuelan is a little bit sweeter but both are so good. The meat inside, is juicy and not dry. Tried their salmon plate also which was marked gluten free. The plate comes with salad and your choice of 2 sides. It was so good and salad was fresh. Chose the yuca fries which was crispy and accompanied by a sauce. Definitely try their guava drink! It wasn't overly sweet. It's so refreshing! Ordering system: you order first when come in, through the self service system on the side or order with the staff at the register. They'll give you number and you can choose your own table and sit anywhere. ** They're also on Toast App if anyone is familiar. It's a food ordering system but no charge. Price is usually the same as the merchant, not like DoorDash or Uber who jack up the price. You can order through there for pick up as well. Will stop by this place again and try their other gluten free items. read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Salmon plate with steamed yuca, fried yuca, salad and yellow rice - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Large menu selection, went with a group of 10 for lunch. Order at self service kiosk, or cashier to assist. Food delivered to table, and self service fountain soda. Pernil was flavorful, but would try sandwich next time. Black beans were popular in our group. read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Arepa de Pernil - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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A lot of variety in the dishes. The chimichurri steak is delicious. The dessert is not worth the money but otherwise it's worth a visit.

Yummy Latin food with a mixture of different influences including Cuban, Colombian, and Puerto Rican flavors. We stayed at the Grand Cypress Hyatt resort nearby and decided to make an order "to-go". Loved that everything was as ordered including the extra sauces, silverware and napkins. It was "checked" by a worker and I appreciate that they signed it off! Everything was warm and fresh! All the sides were a good size. Our children loved it and we will return! Very easy to order online and we were texted when the order was ready for pick up (right on time) read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Receipt - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Sofrito was a huge disappointment. We ordered a variety of food and it was all either too salty or completely lacking flavor. We got the Lomo Saltado Arepa. The bread was cooked horribly. It was incredibly difficult to bite into and felt like a hardened stale carb. There wasn't that much meat and even that was just okay. We also tried the Pulled Pork. It was very average as well and grew increasingly saltier over time. The sides did help redeem the dish. Sweet plantains were solid and the potatoes weren't bad. The sopa de mariscos was the worst thing ever. It was SO salty to the point that it was inedible. We added a ton of water to make it more palatable. Avoid this dish. I regret coming here and wished I checked out Havana's across the street. read more

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Can't believe this restaurant has been here for 9 years and today was the first time I visited this establishment. With the cuisines from 7 different Latin countries, I was wrongly expected it would be nothing standing out or special. But I was happily surprised! The Sopa de Pollo (Dominican Republic) was from heaven. It tasted like from someone's grandma's secret recipe. I chose shedded beef for the Patacon (Venezuela) and it was delicious. The service was very good, everyone was very friendly. Since this was my first visit, they were patiently explained to me their process of ordering. The food came out fresh and quickly. Definitely will go back and try the other dishes. read more

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Food was decent, the cheese in myarep was still cold, but the shredded chicken had good flavor. The grilled chicken was a little bland, and the yellow rice didn't feel cooked all the way through. The customer service was okay, one guy taking our order at the counter seemed a little annoyed with us, but everyone else was nice. The outdoor seating was fairly clean and had a great vibe. read more

The food was mediocre at best. Coffee was It's a casual place with self-seating. Won't go back. read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Our group with high expectations, but disappointed as soon as the food was served. - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is our goto Orlando restaurant. The food is great, and the service is excellent. Highly recommend! read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Atmosphere - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We are longtime costumers of Sofrito, not sure if they change owners or the Chef but our experience this last time was very disappointing. I understand everything now is expensive but the prices are absolutely out of control a kids menu for $15 is very high. The Sancocho $20 was a big size but it was cold and tasted like nothing I asked to change it but they took so long that when they came back to my table I just asked for a refund and they kindly refunded the money My husband order the Pabellón and the only item that was actually tasty was the beans They removed the soda machine so your only option now is canned sodas (please add Diet Coke, makes non sense you have all Coke products and no Diet Coke) read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Sancocho - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I took a chance and ordered delivery because without ever visiting the restaurant in person. Great choice! The food was well packed and super delicious. The shrimp was flavorful and we loved the chimichurri that came with the steak. I was also a huge fan of the empanadas. read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Excellent little self serve cafe. Outstanding ambiance with indoor and outdoor dining. Large menu with a variety of options for very low prices. I couldn't believe I could get the plate I did for $12. Roast pork was slow roasted and very tasty. Rice with black beans were a great side. Always love a side salad that had a fresh and tangy dressing. And lastly the maduros were outstanding!!! Servers were kind, accommodating and fast. Will definitely be back!! read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Patio - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This place was a waste of money. No real service at all you order on a computer, seat yourself, and the only time staff shows up is to drop food off. My sandwich was bland and mediocre, and I even had to get up to get my own water. And the audacity to ask for tips on the computer when this is self service. Horrible concept. read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Cuban Sandwich - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Sad to say the food did not live up to my expectations. The portions were small and not very flavorful . It was not busy when we went. We ordered appetizers and our entrée and everything came out at the same time. Staff were not that attentive. Give it 2 Stars just because read more

Was good and expensive. Service very nice. I really like more traditional service.

This place is one of my favorites for a quick but deliciously elevated meal. It's hard to peel myself away from my favorite dish here which is the skirt steak with fried yuca and rice and beans. It comes with a nice little salad that is not just an after thought. I have also enjoyed their chicharrones. I did try the patacon once and didn't really love it. There are so many things on the menu though so I can't wait to try more. read more

Went to this place a while a go and it was a mediocre experience. The food was okay, nothing special about it. The restaurant is clean and nice, again: nothing special about it. What really bothered us was the service, a couple of servers would keep staring at us weirdly, also they would come WAY too often ask if we needed anything, I mean every 2-3 minutes, which did make me feel a bit uncomfortable because it didn't seem the real reason they were coming over so often to our table. Anyway, it was a while ago, hope it has changed since but I wouldn't come back considering everything that I just said. read more

If you're in Orlando and craving authentic Latin flavors, Sofrito Latin Cafe is an absolute must. I make it a point to stop here once or twice a year, and they never disappoint. The roast pork is phenomenal--perfectly tender, flavorful, and absolutely satisfying. It is hands-down my favorite, and you've got a meal that's comforting and unforgettable. Highly recommend adding this gem to your foodie bucket list! read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Front of building - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Had a fun visit here the other week with my girlfriends. When we arrived, we knew this place we going to be good! It SMELLED so good. So, this is a fast casual spot where you order to the left of the entrance at either the tablets or in person at a small counter. You're given a number and pick your seat. I ordered the ham croquettes which were very flavorful. The tripleta sandwich was HUGE and definitely shareable. The bread was super soft. Not pictured is the Nutella empanada which was delicious. I wish there was more Nutella filling but it was still very very goood. I definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Ham Croquettes - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We skipped the boring buffet breakfast at our nearby hotel and came here instead. The interior of this restaurant is super cute. We loved the cozy dark walls contrasted with the woven lighting hanging from the ceiling and the pretty woodwork behind the bar. There are tons of floor to ceiling windows so it feels bright even with the dark walls. The Latin music playing in the background set the vibe. It's a fun yet relaxing place. The ordering process is different here but it works. You can either place your order via kiosk or with the host. Once your order is placed, you're given a number to take to whatever table you choose to sit at. They have indoor & outdoor seating. They also have serve yourself water and utensils (metal). We tried the Dos Huevos Desayuno, the Desayuno Criollo and the Argentinian Spinach & Cheese Empanada. We enjoyed all of the food. I'm obsessed with fried Yucca now. The only thing I didn't love was the shredded beef that came with the Desayuno Criollo. It had good flavor and there was plenty of it but it was a little dry and tough. We also had Americano coffees and they were hot and delicious. There are many options on this menu so definitely come by and give several of them a try and find your favorite. read more

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My daughter tells me and her dad that this is her new favorite restaurant in Orlando! The food is so fresh, including the smoothies (mango and blackberry). The black beans were delicious, as were the guava pastelitos. Even the music and atmosphere was delightful. Come here for a wonderful meal and don't forget to Yelp check in for $5 off of $30. read more

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My rule in life and in anything in general, always have a backup plan or as I would call it "Option B". Having Option B's have always helped me especially when I'm looking for a place to eat, only to find out that Option A, well "becomes not an Option". Long story short, Sofrito Latin Cafe was my Option B, after finding out that Option A was busy than a madafaka and I was so hangry I was not willing to wait and eat there. Sofrito Latin Cafe was a blessing in disguise. First of, they were not as busy and they easily accommodated a party of 4. They have a bar, indoor seating and outdoor seating areas. The food is delicious and the plates are generous in proportions. They also have typical desserts and good coffee. What to get??? I ordered the Cuban Sandwich, which I highly recommend. It was one of the very best Cuban Sandwiches I have ever eaten. Their Roast Pork Plate was also delicious, and generously portioned. Last but not least, friendly service. Will definitely be back whenever I come back to Orlando. This time, Sofrito will be Option A. read more

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The service and the food here are both great! The variety of empanadas is vast. Our family liked the Cuban one the best. The Churasco and Lomo Saltado were our favorite main dishes The service is really good too. They bring the food really fast and the people are really friendly. Leo also went out of his way for us. The restaurant is also very clean and welcoming. read more

After reviewing the reviews in yelp we decided to give it a try. It wasn't spacious, clean and well organized. It's a fast food feel with a nice sit down take to it. The service was good. They checked on us twice. The food was good. Highly recommended! read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Food was bland. I expected more from a Latin restaurant. My arepa was filled with cheese and very little chicken. They charged for everything including mayo ketchup and didn't provide glasses of water. It felt like a tourist trap- especially with taking a picture and trying to sell them for $20 a pop. The ambiance was neutral. This place has a lot of potential but has a lot of improvements to be made. read more

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Service was excellent and food was very good. We ate here last year at about the same time and food was just as good as last time.

Good lunch and dinner spot. Order first, grab your number, then seat yourself wherever available. Ambiance is just right for casual get together. Got the steak plate and it was amazing. Would definitely come back read more

Sofrito Latin Cafe - Steak - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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