I came to this place for a quick bite and needed something quick. As a Puerto Rican, I cannot tell…read moreyou enough the importance of a good empanada in our culture lol. It's the appetizer of champions along with Alcapurrias. So, I had hoped that this wouldn't disappoint......and it did not Nice crunchy edges and a good portion of beef in the inside. It was fresh and made fresh. It did not have the taste of a frozen one. I wish I could have gotten something else with it but couldn't that day. It's in my To-Do list to return for a more elaborate lunch. Great service. Great environment and you get 3 empanadas for $3 and great seasoning of their meat. You can't beat that. Highly recommend because the rest of the food MUST be great based on my appetizer experience. Happy eating.

OMG this is place is awesome! The cooked food on the line…read morelooks good and amazing. You could never go wrong on what you pick. A lot of love was put into cooking all the food, just like going to your grandma's house for gathering. As for the staff, they make sure you get a generous portion on the food you picked. It's your fault if you leave hungry. We'll definitely be back when we're on the area.

I went multiple times to this restaurant and never failed with their amazing service , very tasty…read morefood and drinks and cozy atmosphere. Definitely recommend .

Excellent food and good atmosphere. I recommend if anyone happens to be in the Orlando is a must to…read moretry.

Wow I just confirmed that Pio Pio is one of my favorite restaurants ever not just in Florida. I…read morestarted with a beef empanada then I had the Snapper filled with a side of tomato yuca, salad and plantains. Here is the breakdown: Beef empanada: 10/10 Yuca with red sauce: 10/10 Snapper filet: 10/10 Salad: 10/10 Plantains: 8/10 And then come dessert, just when you think you have no room, my stomach gladly pushed some organs aside and let me indulge. Best flan EVER! Thanks to Danny for the attentive service. He is the best!

I requested a garlic sauce, sometimes referred to as mojo sauce. I described it as a tangy garlic…read moresauce with a lighter, more liquid consistency. What was brought to the table appeared to be sautéed onions with garlic. I politely explained that this wasn't what I was expecting and that I had anticipated a sauce with a thinner consistency. At that point, the server's tone became noticeably confrontational and he insisted that what had been served was the sauce I was describing. The interaction became uncomfortable, and the server continued to give us what felt like dirty looks for the remainder of our visit. The situation left us feeling unwelcome and ultimately made us want to leave. I've included a photo so others can decide for themselves whether what was served matches the description of a garlic/mojo sauce.

When I got there the smell of garlic from the place reminded me of mofongo some people like my…read moresister wouldn't really enjoy that smell but is definitely a very Latin cuisine. We got there a few minutes before they put all their food out sadly, but we did order some food from their menu. The empanadas were ok, and I really enjoyed my media noche. The place was clean and the bathroom too. Definitely will recommend this place.

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Food was good, service was good. I had the mofongo as an appetizer and still took some home. Pork…read morechops were good and the shrimp soup was delicious. I had the alcapurria with shellfish and it was good

I had my first lunch here at Grillers and as a Puerto Rican, I was excited. I want to get some…read moreboricua flavors for lunch and most importantly, they had my favorite appetizer.... the Alcapurria. So, you know that I had to try it. I had Alcapurrias, which was for $5.40 and the picture showed 3. Well, it was only one and I tried their mofongo with it and it just didn't hit like I hoped for. It lacked the flavor punch of Puerto Rican food and the Alcapurria (just one for $5.40), which too expensive for my taste. If I am to go solely by my experience, would I recommend this restaurant? No I wouldn't. I think it's expensive compared to the amount of food they gave versus their competitors. But, the people are very nice and professional and the restaurant is nice. So, I'm giving it 3 stars. Happy eating.

If you're looking for a place filled with delicious protein, Nando's is the spot. We visited on a…read morebeautiful day and got to sit outside which made the whole experience even better. We explored the menu on an iPad with some really cool features, which made ordering fun and easy. The platters are definitely shareable and come with amazing sides like plantains, cilantro aioli sauce, and delicious Spanish style sides like tostones, rice and black beans. Everything was packed with flavor. The place is also decorated to the tee, very immersive and really sets the mood. Such an enjoyable visit overall and we will definitely be back.

Nando grill... never been to a restaurant that sells food like a used car dealership…read more Decent food. Overpriced. Ruined experience by a very poor server. Arrived to a nearly empty restaurant. Party of 3. 2 walked in and a 3rd on the way. Was sat at the worst table in the establishment (next to the double kitchen doors). Didn't want to start off by complaining so we just accepted it. We were provided two menus. Asked for a third and the waiter acknowledged the request but never brought it. Then he went into his speech on why we ought to order the shareable platters at a minimum of $140 for our party of 3 (though the menu suggests they feed 4-5). We listened politely. He then asked for our drink order and I order a fountain coke and my daughter ordered lemonade which is also on the fountain. Without asking any questions the waiter disappeared into the back and produced a glass of lemonade that we later learned was "fresh". And you guessed it...an upcharge. Then our server wanted to know if we knew what we wanted to eat yet. I reminded him we were a party of 3 waiting for our 3rd. He seemed frustrated by that. Our 3rd arrived and we ordered individual sandwiches to which our servers disappointed reaction was noticeable. One of us ordered an appetizer and the server asked if that was what she wanted for her meal because it's very small. She said that was all she wanted. Naturally the appetizer ordered as a meal came out right away and started getting cold. We also order 2 of their burgers which were genuinely excellent in execution. Attractive, tasted great. The only issue was that we specifically asked if the listed sauces came on the side. The server said they did. They certainly did not. Got to scrape that off. After the food was delivered we did not see our server again for almost the entire meal. We flagged down another server on 2 occasions for drink refills & later to pay our check. All the while we watched our server with other tables conversing, refilling drinks, etc. we were being punished for not being a lucrative enough opportunity. At the end the server did return and as I took a bite, asked me if I was still eating or if I was finished. This to me felt like an obvious "get out" move. Later I asked for the check. He instead went for the dessert sale. I declined. He printed it and left. Did not return. Had to flag the other server again to actually pay. I still tipped in case they pooled the tips. The others were all working hard. Not sure what this guys deal was. I will say we were the only folks that looked like us in the restaurant and left seriously wondering if that was the problem. When you combine the poor table location with the terrible service while giving good service to others, we are left with few alternative explanations. Edit: on reading multiple reviews it appears the service is just very poor regardless of what you look like. So retracting that.

Went on a Monday to grab a drink and free hookah! The place is a decent size with tables, bar and…read moredj playing. Great Spanish music but a bit too loud. It was hard to talk to my friends. We had to yell or go across the table. The staff was nice! Just note: automatic gratuity gets charged to your bill!

Went here for magical dining and I'll say the food is okay. Everything felt safe rather than…read moresomething that stands out with good flavor and execution. * There is an automatic service fee of 18% * which is fine if the service granted that. We waited long on our server and at one point the staff was just sitting at a table talking with each other so we had to wave them down to get their attention. DRINKS: * old fashion - watered down * la toxica - it was good and I enjoyed the passion fruit in it just wish it had a little more liquor in it. APPS: The empanadas were great and no complaints ! You can order chicken OR beef. ENTRÉES: * Chofan - super excited for this but ended up disappointed. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. Almost salty and the rice was hard. * Chicken fettuccine - I asked for the mushrooms to be taken out so maybe the original recipe tastes better.. the sauce was incredibly thick and almost too cheesy. It felt like I was eating liquidy mac and cheese but with fettuccine pasta. The chicken had no flavor either. DESSERT: * Brownie - had a dark chocolate taste to it but no complaints. * Tres leche - best thing that I tried from this dinner. Super moist without the soupy texture that some tres leche can have. Loved the dulce de leche on top of this cake ! PARKING & AMBIANCE: * Good amount of parking in a parking lot. * Latin music playing which I loved! Plenty of screens around the establishment so it looks like it might get more active at night but there were no customers there when we went at 6pm. They provide you a tablet so you can browse the menu with pictures.

The food and service were great with friendly staff. The plantain patacone with beef tenderloin was…read moresuggested and it did not disappoint. It was flavorful and tender and the sauce with it was very good.

We stumbled upon this place while frequenting a Yelp even nearby. We were not disappointed. The…read morearepa was amazing although a bit pricey. Almost $15 for 1. We typically can get 2 for the price, but it was so crispy and packed with protein so it was a plus. We love jibaritos so the beef patacon was right up our alley. Slight con-It was over $43 for 2 items, but the patacon was a bit soggy on the bottom so get the ketchup on the side or eat there for a crisper experience. We went to the car and the bottom was soggy quick due the condiments. Definitely a fork meal. Pro-Each item could feed 2 people so get the half of you are not starving. We would definitely come back. Customer service was meh. It wasn't welcoming, but it was not bad. It was straight to the point, no small talk.

Its a bit confusing because it seems like this place has been renamed to Papazzito Coffee Bar…read more Great customer service; this is a mostly Spanish speaking establishment but the wait staff were incredibly patient with us and welcoming. For unbeatable pricing, the food we got as incredibly well-seasoned and well portioned. I recommend any of the ethnic dishes as my group tried about half of what was on display and they all tasted great. We ate two plates there and also took food to go. The oxtail was cooked exactly as it should be where the collagen is nice and chewy, with meat falling off the bone. All the meat we tried was moist and tender. For $4 you can get hefty empanadas and we tried and loved the chicken, beef and cheese filled ones. The tamale was also delicious. The food looked like it was made with wholesome ingredients and care. The cortadito was nice and strong - incredibly efficient for a small shot as we woke up after eating all that food. They serve a variety of drink flavors like guayabano and mamey. I got a mamey smoothie and enjoyed the creamy almost melon-like but novel flavor for me. For novelty, value, and delicious cultural cuisine, this place etched a core memory in that we paid more at whole foods and got more thrill from the flavorful experience at Papazzito Coffee Bar.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Orlando. We literally come here all the time. On…read morethis visit I got my customary beef empanadas and passion fruit juice. Be advised that there is sometimes a language barrier so be clear about what you want. I got my order in a timely fashion and it was delicious as usual. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for good Cuban food in Orlando.

Saikō is quickly becoming an IYKYK spot in Orlando, and I completely understand why. It's tucked…read moreinside Orlando Racket Sports in what feels like a pretty random strip plaza off OBT, but once you know it's there, it's absolutely worth seeking out. Matcha has officially exploded in the United States, and Saikō has clearly tapped into that culture. They have a really fun menu with creative combinations that go way beyond a basic matcha latte, but what really caught my attention was the Hojicha. I'm calling it now: Matcha was the beginning. Hojicha is coming next. Hojicha is roasted Japanese green tea, and it has a completely different flavor profile from matcha. It's smooth, earthy, nutty and almost toasted, without that grassy quality some people associate with matcha. The one I had at Saikō was absolutely delicious. I also love that they're not treating Japanese tea like a trend that needs to be watered down for everyone. There's some real creativity happening with the flavors and combinations, and the menu is interesting enough that I'd want to come back and work my way through it. The location is definitely unconventional, but there's something kind of cool about watching people play pickleball while you're sitting there drinking Japanese tea. Saikō is one of those places where you can say you discovered it before everyone else did. IYKYK.

Saikō has quickly become one of my favorite local matcha spots... I just wish it was closer to me…read more It's located inside Orlando Racket Sports in a random strip plaza off OBT. I don't make my way over to that area very often, but this place is worth the drive. They have a fun matcha menu with a variety of flavors and combinations. They all sound amazing. I've loved the mango sticky rice matcha in the past. Most recently I tried the pistachio matcha and it was also delish. The staff is always super friendly and offers great recommendations based on your preferences. The cafe area has plenty of seating as well. It's cool that you can watch people play pickleball while you sip on your matcha. The Greenery Creamery also just opened their new location right next door, so I'm sure they'll start to see some increased traffic.