If you're in Orlando, this place is definitely a spot you need the visit. My group was craving Cuban food and thankfully Sofrito was close to our hotel. We were here for dinner on a Sunday night and a group of 12 got seated without any wait. Walking in, you can order right away and you'll get a number. I got a Peruvian lomo soltado and a peach moscato. The food arrived fairly quickly and the portions were HUGE! The food was tasty, and I definitely recommend getting the peach moscato on the side to go along with your food. The lomo saltado came with your traditional beef, rice, and vegetables. The beef was a little tough, but the dish had a good flavor overall. I also had a chance to try the pulled pork which was very tender. The chocolate churros were also very good and dipped in tons of chocolate. It was a perfect way to complete the meal. read more

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BEST MEAL WE HAD IN ORLANDO!!!! The quality of the meat, how the alfajores tasted like clouds, the tastiest yellow rice....everything was absolutely wonderful. I can't comment much on the ambience of the restaurant since we ordered via Uber Eats, but the food itself is very memorable. I'd go back in a heart beat. read more

OMG....amazing. What a tremendous stop close to all the Disney action. The chicken soup is bountiful. No noodles, just chunks of chicken and carrots. The salad was a delight with greens, apples, pumpkin seeds, cranberries and tomatoes. The roast pork plate was incredible with sides of potatoes, rice, and yuca. A table favorite was the churrasco. It was a lot of taste for a long plate. The Cuban burger is a nice twist in an American tradition. Can't go wrong with the empanadas. Try Venezuela and Argentina. The service is great. Only negative is you have to order before you sit down. Not a problem if you want a great tasty meal. read more

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This is a terrific pan-Latin restaurant that is a whole lot better than it needs to be in the tourist corridor. In fact, it's probably the best Latin restaurant in town. (Just to clarify, it is NOT Latin fusion, which would combine the cuisines of different countries; instead, they offer different foods from many Latin countries.) Although it's a quick serve concept where you order at the counter and food is delivered to the table, the service is exceptional. The staff is clearly enthusiastic about their food, and is welcoming and anxious to explain the menu, and to promote their favorite items. My favorite items were the Pandebono, a round, cheesy, and slightly sweet Colombian bread, and the Cachapa, a Venezuelan sweet corn pancake filled with white cheese and (in my case) beef. Both were a complex combination of savory and sweet flavors, with both crisp and chewy textures. I've never had a better Chachapa. I also enjoyed the Venezuelan empanada, although it didn't have a lot of filling. I was less enthusiastic about the Mini Cheese Tequeños, which were cheese filled pastry rolls without a lot of flavor. There are a number of interesting beers on tap, South American soft drinks, and excellent Cuban coffee. If you're visiting and looking for something non-touristy and a bit different, this is a great choice. And if you're a local, it's worth the drive to Lake Buena Vista to get your Latin food fix. read more

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We had the skirt steak, fried fish, chicken and shredded pork. I highly recommend this place!!!

Delicious food! We went there very day on our weekend stay in Orlando. Drinks were great too.

I've been wanting to come here for some time now, so I told my boyfriend today is the day! First impressions it's clean, the space is big enough where it doesn't feel too tight inside. We chose to sit outside, there's enough space between each table so you don't feel like you're talking over everyone else. I ordered a Bloody Mary it was just okay, my boyfriend ordered a passion fruit juice which was refreshing and not overly sweet. Now let's get down to the nitty gritty, the food! My boyfriend ordered a Colombian empanada not pictured here because we went in the moment it was brought to our table. It was nice and crispy on the outside and warm on the inside. BUT once we hit the middle of the empanada it was cold and I mean refrigerator cold. I'm sure these are kept frozen and are cooked to order, but it was cold. The flavor was definitely there though. I ordered a tripleta sandwich, it was juicy and had enough meat in it and it was huge! I ordered it based on pictures I had seen online and I thought I was on the smaller size, I was wrong lol this thing can feed two people easily. My boyfriend ordered the churrasco with white rice, red beans, yuca and salad. His meal was good, packed with tons of flavor but it was cold not even warm cold like my ass has been sitting here waiting for 20-25 minutes cold. The winner here was the mojo sauce it was so damn good, best one I've tried so far. My boyfriend poured it over his entire meal, that's how good it was! It's hard to give this place a bad review when the only complaint we had was the temperature of the food. I would come back here, it's fairly priced and the flavor is there for sure! The service was also pretty good. read more

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WOW! It was across the street from my hotel and I was starving so I went in blind. Got the Sopa De Mariscos. Absolutely delicious and tons of various seafood. Great value at $19. Interesting ordering method, like a fast food place so you don't have to wait for the check after your meal. I'll be back again on this trip, maybe a few times. read more

Came to orlando for a few days to do disney world. Came across this restaurant our first night and had it for lunch and dinner every day after until we left. Best food I've ever had. I live in Los Angeles and I am daydreaming about my food, two months later. Service was fantastic too. read more

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Great Cuban and Peruvian food. Lomo Saltado was very good and just like mine. The flank steak was very good. The large fried pork steak was a bit dry but very good. I was warned about this but ignored it. The portions are huge and should be shared.my wife finished the flank steak by herself however. Garlic chicken is a sharing portion. Pulled pork same. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Local, family owned- top top quality Latin food, every kind and country you can think of perfected. This is a must - we go here regularly! Friendly staff. So many good dishes it's hard to pick each time we go! read more

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

Great food, friendly staff that provide good service! Loved the Latin music playing softly in the background to set the ambiance. Beef and Cheese Arepa was fantastic!! Definitely a local gem!! read more

What a great gem to find! (Thanks, Yelp!) I ordered the pollo a la plancha, as well as a papa rellena, and my husband got the chacarero de pollo. Everything was really good! I had so much food that I had to get a to go box. I will definitely eat here again. The owner was very friendly and made sure that the service was flawless. She was really helpful and knowledgeable about the food they serve, as one would hope. One awesome thing she said she was doing was working on having all local beer and wine to help support local businesses. Props to her! The ambiance was modern and very open. They have an outdoor patio, but I don't think there was seating there. It could be a cool venue for a reception or party. I really enjoyed it and definitely look forward to coming back time and time again! read more

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Just ate hear again (first time during COVID) and very pleased that it remains a 5-star. The food and drinks were excellent and servers were nice and personable. Tables and bathrooms remained cleaned and COVID protections observed. In addition, ate out on porch with our furry child who enjoyed his cheese bone (not provided by restaurant:)) read more

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CONSISTENTLY GOOD. This is probably the 5th time I've been here, and I don't live in Orlando. I live 3 hours away. If I am in this area, I know I can head to Sofrito's for some good freaking food. The skirt steak is always tender, well seasoned, and their sides are always delicious. I mean, it's hard to mess up maduros (sweet plantains) and boiled yucca, but...you COULD! And they never do. That is why sofrito will have my business forever and ever. And they serve such a decent portion too. It is well worth your visit and your money! read more

The food is TOP NOTCH! The service is very welcoming and just the whole vibe! I like to sit outside ! I highly recommend coming here for amazing authentic Spanish food from all over!! I would give 10 Stars if I could.. read more

What a hidden gem!! Truly a fantastic Venezuelan food. Servers were professionals and genuinely nice. We went to visit Orlando and found this restaurant on Yelp. We wanted to try some typical Venezuelan food and by luck we went to this restaurant. Our only regret is that there is not a Sofrito Cafe in California where we live :( We will going back for those espectacular tequeños, arepas and empanadas in our next visit read more

Absolutely bomb food and for excellent value. They do a mix of peruvian, Cuba, Venezuela, Mexican and all of it was delicious. Only 32 dollars for some the best South American food I've ever had outside of peru/Argentina. Food: We got the churrasco which was moist with some tartness from the chimichurri sauce. This was our favorite. Hubby also got the pulled pork, which was a huge portion. All entrees comes with three sides and all of it was on point. Some of the best plantains I've ever had with the perfect amount of char, but cooked through on the inside. Last and not least, the churros! Holy moly I've dreamed about these churros since I visited Argentina and first found churros covered in dulce de Leche. They are like disney quality churros with decadent caramel on top. So cheap for only ~3 bucks. If u have a hungry husband or growing boys who need bigger portions, this is it. Loved it and will be back!! read more

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Amazing taste! Perfect for the whole family to share or individual servings. Incredible friendly service. Fast and convenient as no other business around the area to bring your family's appetite. I recommend this business not only because of their magnificent service and food but also a nice atmosphere to enjoy your food. read more

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I love this place--i should come here more often actually! The staff is nice, the food is great, the place is clean with plenty of sunlight. I like to come here to get a bunch of empanadas as my meal! read more

Visiting waltdisneyworld around the Holidays is fabulous. The parks are decorated and the holiday cheer is in the air. Before the parks, we stopped at Sofritos and chowed down on a ginormous delicious breakfast. We split the Omelet de Jamon y Queso (ham&cheese omelet, bacon, fried yuca, and Cuban Toast. The omelet was very fluffy and meaty. The Cuban Toast was crisp and seasoned well. Everything else on the plate did a great job complementing the dish and the flavor was We also had Desayuno Criollo (shredded beef, fried eggs, black beans, mini arepas). Seriously everything was delicious and it was so fun trying so many different items. Paired with an iced Cuban latte this was a delicious and filling start to the day! read more

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one of my favorite places to visit when i come to orlando. everything here is honestly great. there is not a lot of variety when it comes to food in the area, but this place really stands out. the churrasco is a 5/5. the fish is a 5/5. even the juices are pretty awesome! read more

Grabbed lunch on the way to the airport. The churrasco is incredible! I also had the black beans, rice, and sweet plantains. So tasty.

Ordered and picked up right when they were ready. Arepa was okay. Empanadas had a semi-authentic filling but the texture was just mush (reminded me of Taco Bell's filling, texture wise). The empanadas were also doughy and thick in some places. Disappointed :( read more

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

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Food is pretty good except for the cuban sandwich which was not the best. So why the 2 stars ? They have this ridiculous point of sale system where the customer walks in and has to individually peruse the menu on a tablet order on said tablet. Then you pick a number for the table and thays how servers know where to drop off the order. They also ask you to tip up front which doesnt guarantee the best service.....they deliver whenever the food is ready, not exactly for the whole table. It's just in my opinion not a fluid system. They have the wait staff, just have them take the orders and deliver the food stop trying to reinvent the wheel !! You should see the staff bringing food out, looking to find the different numbers on the tables, is it outside inside back front, it's all unnecessary. Just be a restaurant. read more

First time trying a cortadito (Cuban espresso) and it was delicious! Amazing flavor with just the right amount of sweetness and definitely enough caffeine to help you get your day started. The decor is also very nice and modern. We knew we had to come back the next day to try the food and we were not disappointed. We all got Cuban sandwiches. I think they were called media noches. The sandwiches were nice and big, full of flavor. My husband and I split sides of black beans and fried plantains which were great accompaniments to our sandwiches. Will definitely come back next time were in the Orlando, FL area! read more

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I've never seen such a cool idea for Latin food--the menu has food from multiple different Latin American countries--empanadas from 4 different countries (Venezuela, Columbia, Argentina and Cuba); sopa de pollo (chicken soup) from Dominican Republic, Tripleta sandwiches from Puerto Rico, Chacarero sandwiches from Chile, Loma Saltada from Peru, and on and on! The tequenos were incredible--normally I find them with just cheese but these had cheese and guava...and as one knows that has had this combo, it's always a hit. They were so good here. I ordered the Patacon (Venezuelan sandwich) with chicken instead of beef/pork and this was delicious and unique. The grilled plantains that made up the "sandwich" were crispy and huge--didn't taste oily at all. The chicken was shredded and expertly marinated in this garlic-cilantro sauce which was just delicious. Service was very friendly and I loved the decor of this place--so modern and clean lines with a "community bookcase" that had everything from plants to books in Spanish to board games. The vibe feels very homey and comfy. We loved how it was easy too--just order at the counter and someone brings you your food and drinks. A really nice change from typical chains and Disney in general. I am looking forward to coming here next time we're in Orlando! read more

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This was awesome you MUST try this. The service is awesome but its different when you come in so please let me explain so you aren't thrown off guard. You walk in and they hand you their menu and explain how everything works. Basically you look at the menu and order right there at the register. You can sit down while you decide, which I would suggest in case it gets busy. After you order they give you a number and you wait at your table, then they bring the food to you. We ordered a big selection to do a taste test and glad we did. We got the Argentina beef empanada, Columbia beef empanada, Cuba beef empanada, Venezuelan beef empanada, Cuban sandwich, Venezuelan beef & cheese Arepas, & plantations. Everything was amazing and very authentic from our travels. I can't wait to go back and have more. The Cuba and Venezuelan was our favorite but all was so good. TIP check in before ordering as Yelp has a $5 off $30 coupon we missed out on, but we will use it next time. read more

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Clean place, great service... but food needs improvement. Waffle are frozen made, you can tell by the flavor, strawberry in the plate was rotten!! Toast, bread was old... coffee was good, still waiting for my splenda. A lot of reheat process involved. Heard good things, but not proven!! Kitchen needs a lot of TLC. The service in the restaurant was good. If they fix the kitchen, it will be packed! read more

Delicious food, amazing drinks, wonderful atmosphere, super friendly staff/service. If I lived here I would eat here at least weekly! read more

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

Really good food and good vibes! Customer service was great. The Manager just asked me how everything is as I type this. Indoor and outdoor seating read more

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

I ate the spinach and cheese empanada along with yellow rice and black beans. So flavorful! The staff was also very nice.

Great food!!!!! Friendly staff, only complaint is that they need more seating and parking.

LOVE THIS RESTAURANT. We visit Orlando often and always make our way over here. The staff is very kind and accommodating and the food comes out quickly and delicious. The restaurant and bathrooms are always very clean and well kept. 10/10 perfect place to grab a bite. read more

Ordered the roast pork and after approximately 40 minutes a manager came out and told me that they had ran out of pork and offered another place/meal. Did not provide an compensation for the error and poor service. Moreover, a family sat next to us a small dog (not a service animal) and allowed the dog to place its paws on the table while licking and sniffing the table. The staff saw this happening and failed to stop it and take any correctI've action. any federal law, only service animals should be allowed in establishments the server food. DISCUSTING! read more

Very nice place for a brunch. We were visiting Orlando and happy we found this place. We loved the food. read more

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

Absolutely wonderful service. We weren't sure what to order and the two young men who took orders advised us well. Roasted pork dinner with 3 sides. Tried a Columbia beer and a fantastic dessert with Carmel and Nutella. Fantastic! Highly recommended. Ambiance was nice. Mona read more

Amazing food!!! Authentic huge portions at a good price. The four of us loved what we had

Our first impression of this restaurant is walking up to the point of sale to order from a man who seemed pretty sick with some kind of a cold. Especially in food service, that's not a great way to start your day. Since he wasn't the one directly handling our food we decided to go ahead and order anyways. He didn't have a great attitude, which I can understand if I had to work while sick too. I ordered a cafe con leche, which ended up being luke warm at best when it got to me. The BEC sandwich I ordered was somewhat tasty. The chicken empanada was okay. Fine for a spot to stop in near Disney, but the last thing you want is to eat where people are sick. read more

I really like eating at this restaurant. The ingredients for all of the food seems extremely fresh and every dish has been very flavorful. Best of all for me, there's a large selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes offered. Of course for those meat eaters it can't get any better than this place. The alcoholic drinks are very good, but for some reason there's a lot of ice and a lot of glass and the drinks don't last. I really think they're not putting a lot of alcohol/cocktail in these glasses. But again, they do taste good! On the downside is the parking. Good luck! read more