Holy moly I never knew how good Puerto Rican food was until this place. Wowwww. Sooo much flavor and such a hearty meal! I especially loved the oxtail and super loved all of the stew (beef stew, chicken stew, pork stew idk I love it all lol)!! I can't remember which rice we got, it was a bit red.. whatever it is, ITS SO FRIGGEN GOOD read more

We were not impressed by the food. The selection was amazing, so many things to pick from but it seemed like one of those places where they make everything but haven't perfected anything kind of thing. Everything was mehhh. Not horrible, definitely edible, but nothing that would make me want to come back again. The service was fine and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is just old school cafeteria style restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nice spot to grab something quick to eat as most everything is already prepared and ready to serve and go. read more

This place has been one of my favorites for a few years. I got a combo for $11 and some change and they filled it to the max, enough for my son and I to share and be stuffed. Pernil, rice and beans, plantains never fails. It's such a great place to come for a quick hot plate. We came during the week in the late afternoon and it wasn't very busy and we got our food quick. read more

Lechonera Orlando - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Stopped in for lunch. It's all cafe style. Some dishes had no clue, lol. Got the pork with rice and black beans and not sure what the other side was. It was very good, only turn off was the few hair still on the pig skin. Also got the cucumbers which I enjoyed. Had to get the Chicharron, enjoyed it and love the crispy skin read more

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1 star because I usad many years I go lady food more good but now little food whtfuck little for $20.89 for this one rice and pork and banana sweet all $20.89 wht fuck I not happy very small pork but lots rice??? read more

Lechonera Orlando - See lots rice and small pork why small pork big rice?? I say lady need more say lady why buy other separate is 1:28pm 5/31/26 - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Great spot for a quick meal with a heaping serving for a good price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's cafeteria style here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My husband ordered this food and I was surprised how fast he had his food and paid. It was very good and flavorful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a good amount of tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The parking is alright. It seems that it use to be a gas station so it was nice parking under the shade. It looks like there's at least 3 or 4 locations in Orlando. read more

Lechonera Orlando - PERNIL / PULLED PORK - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Woah! The Cuban girl in me knew she wanted Cuban food and thought I wanted pernil, but then I saw they had ropa vieja. It is cafeteria style offering a combo platter of your choice of meat at different prices, your choice of rice, and an appetizer. Meats choices were a lot! Masitas de puerco, bistec encebollado, pernil, ropa vieja, chicharon (huge), even teriyaki chicken. Rice choices were white, con gandules, Chinese, yellow. They had red beans. Appetizers were plátanos, and many other offerings. My huge plate was $13. They also have a pastry case that includes tres leches, flan, flancocho and more. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Casual and very Spanish style with dudes trying to sell you stuff in the parking lot from air pods, shirts & desert.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Go for the food and pasteries inside. The flan was sooo good. read more

Lechonera Orlando - ROPA VIEJA / SHREDDED BEEF, red beans & rice, yuca $13. 5/2025 - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We were in town and ordered our food online, and everything exceeded our expectations. The Mangu, Huevo Frito, Salami, and Queso Frito breakfast was absolutely incredible -- the best I've had in years. The portion was generous enough for two people, and it hit the spot. We also tried the Cuban sandwich, which was really good; I just wish it had a few more pickles. The bread, though, was perfectly toasty. My husband picked up the order and said the spot was like a bodega. We added a beef empanada, but the filling was a bit on the salty side and could've used a little more seasoning. Still, that breakfast plate alone was worth the visit -- I honestly wish we had ordered it again before leaving town. If we're ever back in the area, we'll definitely be ordering from here again! I wish I would've taken pictures before I dug in. read more

This is my 3rd week coming here before my grandson's tee-ball practice. I come here to get my crispy pork (chicharrón) and munch on while I watch his practice. Services is fast and polite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very relaxed, at least at this time of day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their food is delicious. Corner of Dean Rd and E Colonial Dr. read more

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Why do I feel like I hit a homerun for breakfast? Because I DID!!! This is so fn DELICIOUS!!!!! The staff is very nice. read more

Lechonera Orlando - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Un amigo nos recomendó este lugar ya que estamos de visita en Orlando Florida por la variedad de guisos, arroces y acompañamiento que tienen, el sabor muy bueno y tiene un combo de una carne, un tipo de arroz y un acompañamiento por el precio de $11.49, me pareció un super precio ya que te dan mucha comida, pero si tú lo sabes cuando haces cualquier cambio te hacen un cobro de $2.50 solamente por el cambio de acompañamiento. Yo pedí tostones que es un acompañamiento que no entra en la selección que ellos tienen y por eso me cobraron $2.50 adicionales y solamente me dieron 2 piezas de tostones , al final le pregunté cuánto costaba la orden de tostones solos y la muchacha me dice son 3 tostones por $1 dollar, y dije WOW pensé hubiera agarrado el complemento que venía y ordenado 3 tostones separados, pero eso no te explican, en el cobro de mi esposo también le hicieron lo mismo, mi reseña es para que conozcas este lugar lo disfrutes pero también hagas tus matemáticas que te convengan, la verdad mi esposo y yo regresaremos a este lugar en otra ocasión que estemos visitando esta cuidad pero con más experiencia read more

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If you are looking for authentic Puerto Rican and Cuban bites, this would be my highest recommendation. They have an incredibly large selection of entrees and sides that are fresh and ready to serve for a quick and delicious meal. Their catering is also a great option and very competitively priced. High Recommended! read more

Lechonera Orlando - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I was looking for some good Cuban/Puerto Rican food for my first visit to FL and this place was sooo damn good!!! Even my picky family liked it!! The service was cool too as I'm from out of town and had no experience with this kind of food and the server walked me through all the options cause there's a ton! I was able to try a lot, even the pastries, since my family was with me but honestly everything looked delicious so I don't think you can go wrong anywhere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I would definitely recommend for out of towners as I'm sure the locals already know given how packed it was.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Awesome Puerto Rican and Dominican food! Great portions for the whole family and great prices!! read more

On my way to hang with a few friends, and decided to grab some food. So I went ahead and stopped the misplaced after passing by a few times, but never ever knew that I wouldn't be going inside. So I went inside, and I realized that the food was assembly line with the fact that some of this restaurant food was about to go to waste because they were just about closing in a few minutes. So I just put in my order told him what I wanted, grab the food and then the price wasn't bad and I can't lie. The food is pretty good as well. I'm not sure if I would've certainly come back because it's not on my side of town, but I will say that it's worth it if I'm looking for a solid quality plate of food. read more

Lechonera Orlando - Fried pork and seafood rice with plantains - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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A big Five Stars for this tasty authentic Puerto Rican restaurant located in Orlando, FL. This is our go to for delicious food. They have everything you can think of and more. I think I've tried everything here, but my favorites are the pork chops, arroz gondolas, pastel en hoja, yuka, potato salad, chicharon, etc. Everything is so good! If you can't find it here, you're not gonna find it! The servings are big as well. I can typically eat at least twice from one order. The service is quick and friendly. The restaurant always seems clean and inviting. This is a must try while in Orlando! read more

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First time here. Very clean restaurant and friendly folks. The food was solid and delicious; also great portions! Good Alcapurrias (we liked the Guineo more than the Yuca). The Combo of Fried Rice with roasted Pork and Mangú was huge and very tasty without being greasy. Also the Combo of Arroz con Longaniza, Mangú and Cuajito was spectacular. Great flavors and one of best Cuajitos. We also love the ensalada de Pulpo and ensalada de Mariscos. What a great place! People of all nationalities and races buying food there ... We will be back! read more

Lechonera Orlando - Entrance - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I ordered food from here today and I found maggots in my food. I immediately called the restaurant, and the manager was very nonchalant about the situation. He did not take into consideration the circumstances of the situation. He gave me a refund but only said he'll make different beans. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant is very unsanitary and I would never recommend.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Lots of selection of latin food. Reminds me of Blue Sky food by the pound in Miami. Hard to choose what to order. They have desserts too. Dine in or takeout like we did. Reasonable priced for the amount of food you get. Good value. read more

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Taste: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Lechonera is my all-time favorite hispanic dining establishment. The food can't be beat, it's so delicious and the portion sizes are very generous. I've probably gone 20+ times and have loved the food every time. It's also one of the few restaurants left that doesn't make you feel like you're breaking the bank; we're always surprised by how much we get at such a low cost. It looks like they recently remodeled and have a decent amount of seats to dine-in, but personally I always take it to-go. I cannot praise this place enough, it's a must-try if you're in the area! read more

Lechonera Orlando - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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BEWARE!!! My elderly mother bought 2 combo orders of oxtail with rice and plantain as takeout. That alone cost her almost $50. When she showed me the receipt, I noticed that there was a 30% tip added which was not authorized by her. Mind you this is a takeout order. Obviously the server NAMED YURDIS added 30% tip for her advantage. CHECK YOUR RECEIPT BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!! So disgusting! read more

Lechonera Orlando - Receipt we paid for a take out not dine in. Note 30% tip was added by the cashier Yurdis not by us. BEWARE! Check your receipts! - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Ordered take out and I was excited to eat a tostone and of course black beans and rice. The beans were good but the roast chicken was dry and plain with no flavor. The tostones were not fresh. They were hard and taste less. I did get take out so not sure if they just didn't hold up on the transport. But I was not far from the place for too much time to elapse. I didn't try the plantains but they looked good. read more

Lechonera Orlando - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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It has everything and I mean everything. You can get your fix of whatever Latin food you're craving. Lechón, Masita, ropa, vieja, cama, carne asada, frijoles, arroz, empanadas, chicharrones, pescado, albóndigas, sopitas, batidos, definitely always a place to stop when we're in Orlando the service was quick they keep the line moving and food was hot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere Is your typical Hispanic cafeteria?[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Nasty disgusting for alot money I bought the carne guisada I asked for carrot and potatoes with it it was there when it before ..so called nicely the Spanish man nooooo weeeee don't ttttt real nasty. I will tell everybody I no about the experience. Besides the rice had no flavor the they charged $59.00 i feel ripped off and robbed thats what like to do so I'm posting it. read more

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100% OFFICIAL. Was visiting from SC, originally from NY. Always really hard to find something authentic that is really Good! Fresh! Top of the line flavor! Staff was nice, place wasn't busy till I was leaving! Then it got busier! Prices are good! Tables everywhere to sit! Relax! I got the pollo gisado. Highly recommend it! I wish I could go back and try more! I probably will next month! read more

Lechonera Orlando - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

este lugar tiene la mejor comida. Este es el mejor lugar que he probado desde que nos mudamos a Florida. Seguro que algunas de las mujeres pueden ser un poco sarcásticas a veces, pero hay mucha gente entrando y saliendo, así que lo entiendo y no me importa porque la comida es deliciosa. [[HIGHLIGHT]]y el ambiente es tranquilo y hermoso.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

YOU GOTTA GO HERE. Theres a lot of PR spots in this area and no I havent tried them ALL but I have had a good amount of them around this area. The food is so good around the colonial strip from alafaya to I4. Lots and lots of options and great stuff. This location gets super busy for lunch but worth the wait as every single thing here looks so good and not many places have fresh ass maduros. These jams at lunch are the best thing. You have so many options of everything. Pulled pork is great and all the chicken jams are juicy booty! The staff works fast and gets you in and out. Whoever gives less than 5 stars can suck it cause they trippin. I've also catered from here and it's cheap and you get ALOT. It doesn't smell funny in here either, tables are tight but it feels like home I guess read more

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All Orlando/Alafaya locals know what Lechonera is. This is an excellent place to get delicious food for a low price. It's always a huge portion, it always tastes sooooo good like a home cooked meal, and the staff is always so nice and accommodating. I would say if you go at a busy time (i.e. lunch or dinner time) be prepared for some kind of line (even though it moves fast), but that just shows you what a staple Lechonera is in the Hispanic food world of Orlando/UCF area. There's definitely similar Dominican spots out there further into the city, but from my experience, no one makes it as quick, easy, delicious, and cheap as Lechonera does. Like I said, a staple to locals!! read more

Lechonera Orlando - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I've been to this restaurant numerous times in the past. The establishment is located at the corner of Colonial/SR 50 and Dean Road in a repurposed building which once housed a gasoline and convenience store. The restaurant is a Puerto Rican cafeteria/buffet hybrid where you have numerous options of rice, meat and side dishes to select. On this particular day, I opted for the Barbeque Ribs, Red Beans, Potato Salad and Rice with Pigeon Peas. Everything was delicious except, the Potato Salad was a little creamier than I prefer. I'm a big believer in cleanliness and the one quibble I have is generally the tables inside the restaurant do not seem to be wiped down on a regular basis. This may be due to the time I usually come into the establishment which is during the lunch hour...but, having an employee/manager make regular rounds through the restaurant to assess and rectify any cleanliness issues would go a long way in my book. read more

Lechonera Orlando - Barbeque Ribs with Rice and Pigeon Peas - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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These other reviews are NOT representative of this place. I have been coming here my whole life and the food is to die for and the prices are super affordable. Really authentic Puerto-Rican food that is second to none! They've put a lot of money back into the business lately and the interior just keeps elevating everytime I'm back home and stop by for a comfort meal. read more

Lechonera Orlando - Inside (11/10/23) - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Legit Latin food served by the plate. So many options from bistecs, pernil, ribs, different variety of rice, Maduro, tostones, mofongo, and salads. The place is hopping and the line moves quickly. The menu with prices (think Chipotle style) are hanging from the ceiling. Got off the plane and stopped here before getting to the house. Don't miss it! read more

Lechonera Orlando - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

TOOOOOO SALTY! Raised prices and smaller portions are not good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not very busy early Sunday and now writing this after eating see the health violations![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not a good sign when bugs are prevalent. Ugh. No more! read more

Love coming here with my sister after. Long day of work specially when we want something tasty and filling food is great, speedy service and [[HIGHLIGHT]]great music being played[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ! read more

Awesome restaurant. I love this place. Tons of selection. Its cafeteria style. Super friendly staff. Fair prices. Excellent food. Come check them out. Enjoy! read more

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Affordable latin cuisine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Always busy but food is great for the price and amount being served.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

This restaurant offers a lot of food at a very reasonable price. Even more important, that food is fantastic. We stopped in this last Friday night and bought an enormous feast and relishd and enjoyed every gluttonous bite. The papa rellenas are fantastic, potato and meatballs that I first found on a trip to Miami and have ever since loved them. We also got something akin to a Puerto Rican lasagna AT&T. It was difference and enjoyable, though I do not know if I would get it again. For my entree, I had pernil along with rice, beans and yuca. Pernil is a pork dish that is a culinary gift from the Caribbean islands. They do true justice to this dish. Well seasoned, juicy shredded pork which blended perfectly with the sides of rice, beans and yuca. Let me touch upon once again the value of this place. I had a monster plate of food and the total was under ten dollars per person. This restaurant is a fantastic option. I strongly recommend it. read more

10/10 incredible food, portions, prices, and variety. I wish I could eat here everyday

I've had this restaurant on my must visit list for years, and it definitely did not disappoint. Since the meals are packaged in a take-out style, I only spent about five minutes inside, which is nice during the pandemic. Once you walk in, you'll see a long row of heated food display counters (imagine a food court). They have several workers rotating to help the next guest; there was a line when we came in, but we were helped almost immediately. Since it was my first time, the workers were very helpful in explaining their menu, dietary restrictions, etc. Their menu is expansive, and you'll see their popular options as you walk down the counter. First, you choose your rice, followed by meats/entrees, and lastly sides. I ordered a to-go container of mojo rice, ropa vieja, and boiled yuca. The ropa vieja was very saucy/flavorful, which paired perfectly with rice. For around $10, their portion sizes are generous -- the to-go box was completely packed and enough for two meals! I look forward to visiting again and exploring other options on their menu. read more

Lechonera Orlando - Ropa Vieja with Yuca & Rice - Latin American Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Take out only: Horrible experience....you know, I love the original one and this one used to be good but I think they've gotten a little too big for their britches. So I had my hubby do my order for me and I was on the phone while he ordered. We got two meals, one with white rice, pink beans, maduros and stew chicken, I asked for white meat only. My hubby got roasted potatoes, fried rice and roasted chicken. He also got pink beans to try as well. We got two empanadas and a coco Rico. He got home and we got our food opened to take out. Well first off, there was a hair in his food but he just took it out and the surrounding food and then tried to eat it. In my food, I had a drumstick and a thigh, ummm sorry, how is that white meat? And you charged me extra for it. The pink beans were hard and they were salty. I couldn't even give it To my baby because if hard it was. My whole meal was basically ruined bc I don't eat dark meat and the beans were not edible. I started to eat the empanada which was a nice size but ALL crust. Just the middle has some meat in it and they fake you out with that crust. How sad. I don't know what happened this day, heavy hand, not a happy cook, or what the deal was because it was only 1130, and they had just brought everything out. I called for hours to relay the experience and the phone was busy, then when it started to ring, a man picked up and hung up on me. For almost $35 for two meals, never going there again. They missed the mark for me and the communication issues made it worse. Sorry, but no Bueno. read more

Recently moved to this part of town (just a bit closer to Colonial), and after years of saying "We should try that place" we finally did. All I can say is, We should've tried it sooner!! In the past two weeks we've been there 3 times with family and friends and also on our own several times since we moved in. Nothing has been bad!! In fact, everything we've tried is "Slap yo Momma" delicious!! We try something new every time and we can't get enough!! So if you know what's good for you and you Love amazing Latin food, go do your tastebuds a huge favor!! Also, the staff behind the counter are all soooooo nice!! Please remember to tip!! read more