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A must when visiting Orlando! The service is amazing. The food is delicious and fresh. And the ambiance is friendly and professional.

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PAPA LLAMA - The aji panca chicken papa rellena with red onion and cilantro sauce. So good. Bigger than I expected.

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4.7(116 reviews)
2.9 mi•Downtown South
•$$

Came for the first time tonight and had no idea how many times I've passed by as it's very…read moreunassuming in a strip mall. The vibe is very small and intimate run entirely by a husband and wife staff of two. They had 5 parties dining at the same time and seemed to be their only searing for the Friday evening. The wife was our server and was super friendly. They had reached out to me ahead of time due to my crustacean allergy originally saying one of the courses was shrimp which they had no substitute for and so I asked if I could double up on something else and they said they would see what they could do. Not only did they have a substitute (we got to be the first ones to try a brand new chicken dish) but they made sure everyone at the table also got a serving. The meal was 3 courses made up of 5 dishes and they had a 3 and 5 wine glass pairing. The shrimp were huge and I loved the crunch kernels in the salad. The chicken was juicy and had a nice kick. The steak was so tender and the mushrooms were crunchy and flavorful. The sauce in the dessert was also surprisingly flavorful. The meal took a couple of hours and the portion sizes were pretty large for a tasting menu!

Had to reserve and pay the entire bill in advance, which is weird in that even tip/service charges…read morewere included, but it was nice not having to worry about paying at the end of the meal. The only time available for reservation is at 7pm, and only a set number of tables are served at that time. We start with olives as the appetizer, which were surprisingly enjoyable, I normally hate olives but these taste more like olive oil rather than actual olives. Only thing was it was a little saltier than I would have liked. Next was the salad, which was one of the better dishes. It was light, refreshing, and different tastes and textures with the crunchy corn. For the proteins, overall lots of great flavors and is cooked to perfection. My only complaint, again, is that too much salt is used for my liking. The first bite is the best, but then you start to feel it, the need for water. Finally the dessert were picarones, fried sweet potato with a fruit syrup. I was not a fan of the donut to syrup ratio, theres way too much syrup, but at least it's a nice contrast of sweet and crispy golden on the outside, and soft and moist on the inside. I also liked the quantity of the food, had leftovers to take back which is a lot for a Michellin star restaurant.

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PAPA LLAMA - So many papas! That's Kevin, the really nice business owner of Papa Llama.

So many papas! That's Kevin, the really nice business owner of Papa Llama.

PAPA LLAMA - The Papa Llama table set up. The girl who helped me was super nice!

The Papa Llama table set up. The girl who helped me was super nice!

PAPA LLAMA - Enjoying a couple of delicious Papas Rellenas (1 carne, 1 queso).  Amazing!!!!

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Enjoying a couple of delicious Papas Rellenas (1 carne, 1 queso). Amazing!!!!

Smokemade Meats + Eats - Brisket, Pork Rib, Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage

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4.4(224 reviews)
2.9 mi•Downtown South
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Tops, for sure. There is not better Texas-style BBQ around, and if you hear there is - be sketched…read moreout by that person and consider reevaluating their opinions. The brisket was great - perfectly done, tender but hearty, great bark, smoke ring, just yes. I saw some reviews say they found it dry, but on the pictures they posted I could literally see moisture on their brisket. So whatever. I would say to ignore those, as the awards speak for themselves. The pork was a highlight for me too, as I usually find most pulled pork pretty mediocre - but the flavor, texture, and juicy-ness here was perfect. Pork belly burnt ends were so tender and seasoned just right. Mac & cheese was also really good - and they make homemade bread! My one dislike was the potato salad was so heavy on the celery seed that it blew out my palate. Like someone mismeasured? I dunno, but wouldn't get that again. I would put this on par with Hutchins BBQ in Texas, and some other great spots I've been to in Texas. It's all a la carte, so just get a big spread and share. They just know they they're doing, their smokers are in BACK (like they should be). Next time I need a brisket cheese steak and the greens on the side! Overall, when you need that special lunch - go here, go big, order more to take home for dinner, and waddle back to your car.

Food quantity: 8/10 Food quality: 9/10…read moreService: 9/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 Delicious southern BBQ, highly recommend!

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Smokemade Meats + Eats - Brisket sandwich with collard greens. Sandwich is topped with their amazing slaw and kale... so yummy!

Brisket sandwich with collard greens. Sandwich is topped with their amazing slaw and kale... so yummy!

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