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    The Chimi Spot

    4.2 (83 reviews)
    ModerateDominican
    Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    Outdoor seating

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    David R.

    Went here the other day with my kids and as always I enjoy reading reviews before I take one for my team. So I go here because I was not in the mood to cook. I wasn't happy in any way how I had to wait about 20 minutes before anyone even came to take my order after I was instructed to take a seat and look over the menu. My son orders the salteado steak... it was gummy and had too much vinegar. The rice was terrible. My daughter ordered mofongo wity what was their version of chicken strips... let's just say she barely touched anything. I ordered mofongo con carne frita. The fried pork was mainly fat with barely any meat... absolutely terrible. The mofongo was half way decent. Would I ever go here again... absolutely not. Never... I'd rather take the drive to the Chimi king on Alafaya where they really cook with love. If it has no love while being created I don't want it

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    Jennifer D.

    Nice date night restaurant. Food was delicious. Would definitely recommend this spot.

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    Kimberly P.

    Tasty food, large portions, prices a little high. We hadn't had Dominican food previously but we enjoyed it. The chicken is very well seasoned.

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    Jessy G.

    Donde está el sabor? Vine por los buenos reviews. Ordene un chimi sándwich de res y sinceramente me quede decepcionada. Yo los he comido en NYC y que rico son. Obvio depende quien lo haga. Desafortunada mente después de tener altos deseos de comerme este sándwich, en este caso me quede con las ganas . La carne también la cocinaron demasiado y quedó muy seca y sin sazón. La salsa estaba buena pero no suficiente para compensar. A menos que se supone que De todas maneras no gracias. Lo encontré muy caro para lo que recibi mas esperaba más de un restaurante. No entren con grandes expectativas y quizás les irá mejor.

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    Anthony G.

    Saw this on Tik Tok; figured I would try it out. I'll be back! It wasn't a total win, but it certainly deserves another chance. Let's talk about my cons * I ordered the "Pepe". Not a fan at all!!! The burger meat wasn't good quality at all. Never again. I hear this is a typical Dominican burger. Sorry- I thought I loved all Dominican food but not all, apparently. * I asked for tap water but they come out with a bottled water. I'm starting to see this more and more in restaurants, Latin ones for that. Not a fan! I'm about to start bringing my own water into these places. Let's talk about pros * place is very clean * staff is awesome, sweet and very attentive * the chimi spot sliders. Outstanding * passion fruit drink is fire * my wife's chimi chicken burger was good. I'll be back, try out some new dishes next time and see if I have a greater experience.

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    Melyssa F.

    Loved everything about this spot. It is small but everything they bring out is big! A great amount of food and big flavor ... it's called the chimi spot but it has got to be recognized for much more. We haven't had good Spanish food like this in a while! Where you can find Dominican and Puerto Rican food. The place is small and the staff is so friendly you feel like you are family. We had the "El Pepe" chimi and it has been some of the best we've had! The surf and turf was delicious and the creole sauce that the shrimp were bathed in was heavenly. Our last main plate was the pechuga al maduro which was crispy, tender and had the maduro and cheese inside of it . The sides were just as good as the main plates. Can't forget about the mofongo that actually had chunks of chicharron! The queso frito with the the guava sauce drizzle. And can't forget the tres leches for dessert.

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    Isabelle L.

    After a long day of traveling, my family and I were not only tired, but STARVING. Knowing that Florida has good Spanish food we were craving just that. We ordered delivery from this place and during our trip we just kept talking about the amazing food for a good price too. My mom ordered the fried fish which she said was crispy and not oily. She really enjoyed that it just didn't taste salty but rather flavored with herbs. We both loved the fried tostones. They weren't greasy and rather than frying it twice, which I'm used to, it seemed like it was lightly fried which was different but was done well as it still was crispy but also light and not oily. I ordered the steak which was so tender and not tough. It literally melted in my mouth. It was well grilled. We also ordered the Mofongo trio and I am used to my plantains being a little more softer, but the star of the show was the shrimp in butter sauce which was amazing. Again not salty, but well seasoned and herby. The lemonade tasted more like a limeade and what I loved about it was it was tart, not sugary and had the hint of vanilla essence just like how my mom does it. This place hit the spot and was a nice welcome to Orlando.

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    Delicious Dominican food in the heart of Orlando. I enjoyed the mofongo and passion fruit juice. I highly recommend.

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    Wepa, I was so happy to find this Dominican spot. The food and staff great. If you looking for Dominican food this should be you go to spot.

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    Food was amazing, will come back whenever I drive to Orlando. Will recommend this spot also whenever I drive up to Orlando I'll come back.

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    The food was amazing! Alfonsina helped us and was very helpful. Had the mofongo and it was amazing

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