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    The Pelao

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    Oh Que Bueno Restaurant - Semoran

    Oh Que Bueno Restaurant - Semoran

    3.9
    (471 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    After hearing good things about this restaurant, I decided to give it a try. Even though it was…read morevery busy for Sunday dinner, the service was friendly and surprisingly fast. The restaurant can get a little loud, but I enjoyed the music and appreciated the large TVs. Great if you're dining with someone who wants to watch a soccer game. The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and the food was enjoyable. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'll definitely be back to try more dishes.

    came in for a late lunch with my family and unfortunately the experience was extremely…read moredisappointing. The service was unacceptable from the beginning. Our order was taken, everyone's food arrived, but my meal never came out. When I asked about it, the waitress appeared to realize the mistake but did not take accountability. Instead, I was told she would "check in the back," and 15 minutes later she returned with my food claiming it had been there all along. To make matters worse, my daughter ordered her churrasco medium, and it came out well done. My drink was also forgotten. Mistakes happen, but what was most disappointing was the lack of ownership, communication, and effort to correct the situation. I asked to speak with a manager, but it seemed like the request was ignored or avoided. Coming from someone who has managed restaurants before, it is disheartening to see this level of service and lack of accountability. Unfortunately, based on this experience, my family and I will not be returning.

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    Tostones with Ropa Vieja -- appetizer.
    Tostones with Ropa Vieja -- appetizer.
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    Piñones En Orlando

    Piñones En Orlando

    3.8
    (61 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    The pictures looked beautiful so I wanted to give this place a try on our way back to Tampa…read more Unfortunately, I must've gone on the wrong day because my food was NOTHING like the pics. The fried chicken wasn't bad, it had flavor and the tostones were nice and crispy. We didn't care for the rest though. The arroz con gandules was the driest I have ever had! The carne frita/maditas de cerdo had NO seasoning. I was so shocked! They tasted like unseasoned pork and oil! I was so disappointed because I wanted those so bad. The alcapurria de carne was ok, but nothing I would crave or come back for. There was no ac and it was like 90 degrees outside. If I lived local I would've taken the food to go but unfortunately, I had to sit there and suffer to eat one of the sorriest excuses for puerto rican food I've had so far. I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately for us it was a big miss. The ladies working there didn't look happy to be there but neither would I if I had to work in those conditions! It was like a sauna!

    I really enjoyed my meal at Piñones En Orlando. I've eaten from their truck in the past, and this…read morewas my first time in the restaurant. The lady at the register was patient with me as I stumbled through my broken Spanish. She didn't suggest switching to English, so I must have been speaking reasonably well. So I ordered the carne frita (fried pork) with a side of tostones. When I go to any Latin restaurant, I have to try the tostones. Ever since Rice & Beans closed I've been on the quest for some good tostones. Piñones' tostones (no rhyme intended) were decent, but not quite what I hoped for. The star of the meal was the carne frita. It was hot, juicy and flavorful. I'll likely try it again in a mofongo.

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    Is the 50/50 half mofongo half arroz con gandules y masa's de puerco fritas
    Is the 50/50 half mofongo half arroz con gandules y masa's de puerco fritas
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    Crocante Restaurant

    Crocante Restaurant

    4.4
    (266 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    The service was amazing. Our server was attentive and accommodating to our gluten and dairy…read moreallergies. My husband usually can't eat Mofongo because they mash it with butter, but here they mash it fresh so they were able to omit the butter and use oil. The restaurant is clean. There's music playing but not too loud. We will definitely be back.

    A Hyped Spot That Couldn't Deliver…read more We were beyond excited to try this place -- it's been all over our social media feeds, so we made a point to stop in during our trip to Orlando. Unfortunately, the experience didn't come close to matching the hype. The ambience is genuinely cute, tucked into an otherwise unremarkable plaza. The hostess was sweet and took our name down for a table -- and then we waited 45 minutes, on a Sunday around 5pm, for a restaurant that wasn't even overflowing. Once seated, it took another 10+ minutes just to see our server. Our waitress was kind and apologetic throughout, but that couldn't make up for what came next. The menu pricing raised eyebrows before we even ordered -- charging extra ($2-$3) for sauces, or for something as simple as adding onions to chicken, felt excessive. No bread comes to the table either, so if you're already starving from the wait, come prepared. My biggest issue, though, was that the restaurant seemed completely unprepared to meet its own hype. If you're bringing in influencers and content creators to advertise specific dishes -- and that's clearly driving a huge chunk of your business -- you need to be able to actually serve those dishes. We arrived on time, not late, and over half the menu was unavailable. They didn't even have the whole roasted chicken, one of their most advertised items. Nearly everything we tried to order was out. For people who traveled a good distance specifically for this food, that's a real letdown. To be fair, what we did get was tasty -- the egg rolls, arroz con gandules, and bistec encebollado were all solid.

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    Restaurant View from the window seat
    Restaurant View from the window seat
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    La Pancetta Crocante
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    The Escobar Kitchen

    The Escobar Kitchen

    4.5
    (35 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Came to The Escobar Kitchen to celebrate a friend's birthday, and from the moment we arrived, the…read morestaff was just as excited to celebrate with us. The ambiance and the warmth of the staff took me back to the Caribbean--it definitely felt like home. Their menu features a Latin-Asian fusion, and I loved every second of it. We started with the Krab Salad. It was incredibly fresh, topped with avocado, and the perfect way to open my appetite for a sushi night. Next were the Pork Fried Gyoza, served with a sticky, glossy sauce that has just the right amount of kick. They were so good, you won't be able to put your chopsticks down. The Escobar Roll combines shrimp tempura and churrasco--the best of both worlds. It's topped with sweet plantains, chimichurri sauce, eel sauce, and spicy mayo. I had my doubts about all those flavors working together, but I have no idea how they perfected that combination--they absolutely did. The Mar y Tierra Roll was recommended by our waiter, and I highly recommend ordering it in tempura. It gives the roll a completely different texture, and it's absolutely amazing. The Pollo Loco Roll is topped with sweet plantains and teriyaki sauce. It's simple, yet packed with flavor. We finished it all off with a crème brûlée. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd be enjoying one at a sushi restaurant, but it was the perfect ending to an incredible meal. If you're looking for creative sushi, unique Latin-inspired flavors, outstanding service, and an atmosphere that makes you feel like family, The Escobar Kitchen is definitely worth the visit.

    One of Orlando's hidden gems! I love the food here a lot! I tried the passion fruit sangria for the…read morefirst time and I was impressed. This will be my go to drink Everytime I go. Food is 10/10 and the restaurant is nice and cozy! Great for brunch and date night

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    Gyozas
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