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No Recomiendo el Lugar por NADA. La comida, un fiasco total! 1era vez que voy y NO vuelvo. Ordene un Mofongo con Carne Frita (Masitas de Cerdo) -El MOFONGO; Pelaron el plátano, lo lavaron con agua solamente y así lo cocinaron y lo Sirvieron, no le pusieron NINGUN tipo de condimentación. Horrible sabor. -La CARNE; SI es que se le puede decir "CARNE" estaba compuesta de 98% Pura Grasa y 2% carne . Y los reciduos del ACEITE, con el que fue cocinado estan presente por todo el plato. En fin 0 pts en todo. Y el precio ni Hablar EXAGERADO. $80.34 sin propina....
Good sandwiches. That's all I got. Pretty big. Easily could've shared one among two people.
The alcapurria was a -1! Horrible and Im puerto rican- flavor less.. when I tell you I took a bite and spit it back out that is exactly what I did. I also ordered arroz con habichuelas, pernil and maduros-they were ok but not for $11.99. I would not be going again. Its ashame because their restaurant name makes it feel like you are going to eat authentic PR food and it was not the case. And sorry I did not take picture of alcapurria.
Good Puerto Rican spot that's still in it's undiscovered phase! I say undiscovered since it's not as popular yet, however due to its small seating area, it is always busy haha. I came in here for lunch one day and was pleasantly surprised. Parking was tight due to it being a small but busy location. They have a small parking lot, which was full, and so I had to park on the grass in front of it, which was thankfully ok since there was no rain :) . Indoors was a cozy environment and they even had live music when I was there! I ordered the bistec with onions entree, which came with a side of rice, black beans, and maduros (sweet plantains). The white rice was fresh and complemented the flavorful black beans very well. I also enjoyed the sweet plantains too. The bistec was good, however it was a little overcooked past well done and thus drier than I had hoped. The service was fast, and the staff was very friendly. I may not order the bistec next time, but I will probably be back here again at some point soon!
I love Latin food, so trying out this spot was definitely something I was excited for. The first thing to note is that the location is a pretty sudden turn on East Colonial so if it's your first time going, make sure that you drive slowly and make sure you don't miss the turn! Immediately we were greeted and seated which was a plus for me. The music selection was fitting and very atmospheric and positively affected my eating experience Our waitress was attentive and was ready to take our order from the jump. As far as the food, I ordered the mofongo de amarillo and racion de tequeños for the appetizers, and the bistec empanizado and bistec encebollado. The mofongo de amarillo was interesting in the fact that I wasn't too crazy about the taste alone but once the broth was added, it made the dish objectively better as more flavors were able to shine through. They weren't the sweetest plantains I've ever consumed, but I think that worked in their favor as they were able to take a backseat and mix with the flavor profile of the broth. I will note that the portioning was small for this dish but I didn't mind because of how dense mofongo can be. My only complaint with this dish was the issue of there being some incredibly hard matter inside of the dish. I couldn't tell what it was because my teeth couldn't even break it down to eat. The dish wasn't littered with this though, so the affect on the eating experience was minor. Starting with the racion de tequeños, this is how you do an appetizer. appearance-wise I was pleasantly surprised because it looks like it was fried in house and the coloring was very even. The cheese was also very fresh, I could tell by pulling it that it wasn't that regular frozen cheese. I will say though, at $8, I personally would have expected more than 4 tequeños. My biggest gripe would have to be the amount of time it took for our appetizers to reach the table, especially considering how small both of the portions were. With that all being said, taste wise, the tequeños were my favorite thing i ordered. The bistec empanizado was an entree that I feel as though i did not utilize to its fullest potential. Being a breaded sirloin, it had a great texture and mouthfeel. While not being overly seasoned, it had a fair amount of pepper which made it stand out when paired with the yellow rice. I think if I had ordered the plantains on the side it would have elevated the dish more. Even so, it was tasty and filling enough that I was able to finish my plate and be satisfied. While the bistec empanizado was good, I found the bistec encebollado to be tastier, more flavorful, and an overall better entree. While also being a thin cut of meat, The flavors were bolder and the caramelized onions helped to boost the profile of the steak. I reccomend to get plantains as a side with either of the entrees because I think the sweetness of the plantains works better than the fries and salad and also creates a more authentic dish. Overall, Viejo de San Juan is a nice spot to grab a meal that bolsters not only authentic food, but also an extremely affordable price tag. The racion de tequeños stood out as one of the best appetizers I've had in recent memory, but both of my entrees fell to the wayside compared to other beed based dishes I've consumed. While still an overall pleasent experience, There was nothing that convinced me that a second visit was needed. Even so, if you want a full course Latin meal on a budget, this is still a viable option.
I must start off by saying this is my favorite restaurant in Orlando. I must also say that I haven't eaten at many restaurants in Orlando. So anyway, I've been going to this delightful Boricua establishment for a few years now and I only order one meal because it is so good that I don't even care to try anything else. I started going with my cousin when he would come visit and it's become somewhat of a tradition of ours. We always order the Mofongo with the bistec encebollado. The steak is seasoned and cooked to perfection and I love how you don't even have to tell them to throw tons of onions on top. The mofongo is easily the softest, melt-in-your-mouth-like-butter style that I've ever had. It comes with a little side cup of a clear broth which I have no idea what it is but works. I also order jugo de parcha (passion fruit) to wash down all this deliciousness and it makes for an incredible meal. The last time I visited I brought my lady so she could experience the awesomeness that I've been telling her about for a while.m. She loved it as well and I'm glad she ordered a different meal because I was able to try something new. And guess what? It was also really good! She ordered the arroz con gandules with pernil. The rice was flavorful (not the best but it was good) and the pernil was soft and packed with flavor. I really enjoy coming here because it's never super packed, it's a cute restaurant, and has great food. They even have live Latin music once in a while! The only thing I don't like is the parking situation. There's only a limited number of parking spaces in front of the restaurant and it's extremely tight. Sometimes you have to take the good with the bad. Hasta pronto, mi viejo San Juan!
Not memorable but it gets the job done. Flavors are pretty well defined, yet quality is not tops. I may sound harsh, but I was not totally satisfied. Then again... go judge it yourself. I got chicken chunks with rice/beans and some plantains. It was all good, yet not amazing. On the other hand, the staff is friendly here and they aim to please, and other patrons are also friendly, particularly that lady that said the food here was "cuisine". I have never laughed so hard. Tip: bring an English/Spanish dictionary.
Food was very good and plenty. Flavor was very authentic. Place was full today. Will be back.
Friendly service and good food. I got the cubano and cafe con leche. They offer complimentary brown sugar, Splenda, and regular sugar in addition to the standard salt & pepper. Wow!
1 year ago
They have a new number old one is no longer in service 407-413-5177 This place is very quiet there was no one inside when I went inside for lunch. I placed a huge order for lunch staff. Everyone was super nice and friendly. Food was made fresh to order, they are under new management they are now a mix of both Puerto Rican and Mexican food. Their menu has been updated and they are open to requests. Give this place a try if you're in town. read more
9 months ago
We are beyond grateful to this restaurant for catering our wedding. The food and picadera were absolutely outstanding. We had a winter wedding, and every single guest was happy, full, and kept asking us where the food was from. Each pan was loaded to the rim with food, showing how generous and thoughtful they were. The flavors were authentic, comforting, and truly felt like real Puerto Rican home-style cooking. Everything was fresh, well-prepared, and beautifully presented. It meant so much to us to share our culture through the food, and they delivered above and beyond our expectations. Thank you for being such an important part of our special day. We highly recommend them for any event -- you will not be disappointed. read more
3 years ago
Never again. There was literally only my table and another table occupied at lunch time, and our server would leave and be nowhere to be found. At one point a lady and her daughter came in and were just standing there waiting for like 5 mins before the server came out to acknowledge them. She sat them at a table and I think she forgot to ask them their order because after like 15 mins of sitting at the table, they just walked out. Wow. I ordered a very simple sandwich and it took 38 Minutes to come out. The sandwich only came with steak and Mayo, I had to ask for cheese..there were no onions lettuces tomatoes just a plain sandwich. There is no reason the service should be this horrible for an empty restaurant, and no reason a sandwich should take 38 minutes to make. The food was underwhelming, and to be honest we live in Orlando where there are plenty of other Puerto Rican restaurants to support. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
No Recomiendo el Lugar por NADA. La comida, un fiasco total! 1era vez que voy y NO vuelvo. Ordene un Mofongo con Carne Frita (Masitas de Cerdo) -El MOFONGO; Pelaron el plátano, lo lavaron con agua solamente y así lo cocinaron y lo Sirvieron, no le pusieron NINGUN tipo de condimentación. Horrible sabor. -La CARNE; SI es que se le puede decir "CARNE" estaba compuesta de 98% Pura Grasa y 2% carne . Y los reciduos del ACEITE, con el que fue cocinado estan presente por todo el plato. En fin 0 pts en todo. Y el precio ni Hablar EXAGERADO. $80.34 sin propina.... read more
4 years ago
Good sandwiches. That's all I got. Pretty big. Easily could've shared one among two people. read more
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The alcapurria was a -1! Horrible and Im puerto rican- flavor less.. when I tell you I took a bite and spit it back out that is exactly what I did. I also ordered arroz con habichuelas, pernil and maduros-they were ok but not for $11.99. I would not be going again. Its ashame because their restaurant name makes it feel like you are going to eat authentic PR food and it was not the case. And sorry I did not take picture of alcapurria. read more
Good Puerto Rican spot that's still in it's undiscovered phase! I say undiscovered since it's not as popular yet, however due to its small seating area, it is always busy haha. I came in here for lunch one day and was pleasantly surprised. Parking was tight due to it being a small but busy location. They have a small parking lot, which was full, and so I had to park on the grass in front of it, which was thankfully ok since there was no rain :) . Indoors was a cozy environment and they even had live music when I was there! I ordered the bistec with onions entree, which came with a side of rice, black beans, and maduros (sweet plantains). The white rice was fresh and complemented the flavorful black beans very well. I also enjoyed the sweet plantains too. The bistec was good, however it was a little overcooked past well done and thus drier than I had hoped. The service was fast, and the staff was very friendly. I may not order the bistec next time, but I will probably be back here again at some point soon! read more
3 years ago
I love Latin food, so trying out this spot was definitely something I was excited for. The first thing to note is that the location is a pretty sudden turn on East Colonial so if it's your first time going, make sure that you drive slowly and make sure you don't miss the turn! Immediately we were greeted and seated which was a plus for me. The music selection was fitting and very atmospheric and positively affected my eating experience Our waitress was attentive and was ready to take our order from the jump. As far as the food, I ordered the mofongo de amarillo and racion de tequeños for the appetizers, and the bistec empanizado and bistec encebollado. The mofongo de amarillo was interesting in the fact that I wasn't too crazy about the taste alone but once the broth was added, it made the dish objectively better as more flavors were able to shine through. They weren't the sweetest plantains I've ever consumed, but I think that worked in their favor as they were able to take a backseat and mix with the flavor profile of the broth. I will note that the portioning was small for this dish but I didn't mind because of how dense mofongo can be. My only complaint with this dish was the issue of there being some incredibly hard matter inside of the dish. I couldn't tell what it was because my teeth couldn't even break it down to eat. The dish wasn't littered with this though, so the affect on the eating experience was minor. Starting with the racion de tequeños, this is how you do an appetizer. appearance-wise I was pleasantly surprised because it looks like it was fried in house and the coloring was very even. The cheese was also very fresh, I could tell by pulling it that it wasn't that regular frozen cheese. I will say though, at $8, I personally would have expected more than 4 tequeños. My biggest gripe would have to be the amount of time it took for our appetizers to reach the table, especially considering how small both of the portions were. With that all being said, taste wise, the tequeños were my favorite thing i ordered. The bistec empanizado was an entree that I feel as though i did not utilize to its fullest potential. Being a breaded sirloin, it had a great texture and mouthfeel. While not being overly seasoned, it had a fair amount of pepper which made it stand out when paired with the yellow rice. I think if I had ordered the plantains on the side it would have elevated the dish more. Even so, it was tasty and filling enough that I was able to finish my plate and be satisfied. While the bistec empanizado was good, I found the bistec encebollado to be tastier, more flavorful, and an overall better entree. While also being a thin cut of meat, The flavors were bolder and the caramelized onions helped to boost the profile of the steak. I reccomend to get plantains as a side with either of the entrees because I think the sweetness of the plantains works better than the fries and salad and also creates a more authentic dish. Overall, Viejo de San Juan is a nice spot to grab a meal that bolsters not only authentic food, but also an extremely affordable price tag. The racion de tequeños stood out as one of the best appetizers I've had in recent memory, but both of my entrees fell to the wayside compared to other beed based dishes I've consumed. While still an overall pleasent experience, There was nothing that convinced me that a second visit was needed. Even so, if you want a full course Latin meal on a budget, this is still a viable option. read more
I must start off by saying this is my favorite restaurant in Orlando. I must also say that I haven't eaten at many restaurants in Orlando. So anyway, I've been going to this delightful Boricua establishment for a few years now and I only order one meal because it is so good that I don't even care to try anything else. I started going with my cousin when he would come visit and it's become somewhat of a tradition of ours. We always order the Mofongo with the bistec encebollado. The steak is seasoned and cooked to perfection and I love how you don't even have to tell them to throw tons of onions on top. The mofongo is easily the softest, melt-in-your-mouth-like-butter style that I've ever had. It comes with a little side cup of a clear broth which I have no idea what it is but works. I also order jugo de parcha (passion fruit) to wash down all this deliciousness and it makes for an incredible meal. The last time I visited I brought my lady so she could experience the awesomeness that I've been telling her about for a while.m. She loved it as well and I'm glad she ordered a different meal because I was able to try something new. And guess what? It was also really good! She ordered the arroz con gandules with pernil. The rice was flavorful (not the best but it was good) and the pernil was soft and packed with flavor. I really enjoy coming here because it's never super packed, it's a cute restaurant, and has great food. They even have live Latin music once in a while! The only thing I don't like is the parking situation. There's only a limited number of parking spaces in front of the restaurant and it's extremely tight. Sometimes you have to take the good with the bad. Hasta pronto, mi viejo San Juan! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Not memorable but it gets the job done. Flavors are pretty well defined, yet quality is not tops. I may sound harsh, but I was not totally satisfied. Then again... go judge it yourself. I got chicken chunks with rice/beans and some plantains. It was all good, yet not amazing. On the other hand, the staff is friendly here and they aim to please, and other patrons are also friendly, particularly that lady that said the food here was "cuisine". I have never laughed so hard. Tip: bring an English/Spanish dictionary. read more
4 years ago
6 years ago
Food was very good and plenty. Flavor was very authentic. Place was full today. Will be back. read more
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Friendly service and good food. I got the cubano and cafe con leche. They offer complimentary brown sugar, Splenda, and regular sugar in addition to the standard salt & pepper. Wow! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Our server was very nice. We just came here for alcapurria and Empanadas. Definitely coming back. read more
2 years ago
My co-worker has been raving about this place for some time now and I finally was able to make my way to Mi Viejo San Juan. Everything on the menu sounded delicious. I made my choice of the roast pork. Before the server came out with the food, she brought over these two containers with a sauce with a lot of oil and chopped of green spices in it, and another sauce that was red. The food came out and I was drooling just looking at it. It was cooked very well and was really good. I put the sauces on there and whoa, the red sauce was way spicy. The green was good and I really don't know how to describe what it tasted like. It really did compliment the food though. It wasn't busy at all and the server was attention. I'd go again. read more
3 years ago
This place is kind of a hidden gem. It's been a long time since I've visited because it's a bit far from me now but after this COVID-19 pandemic dies down and if they're still open, I will definitely eat there again. I'm a great cook not to toot my own horn but I am lol, but when the craving for authentic puertorican cuisine hits me this is the place I choose to go. Inside is clean and well organized and the servers, although once in a while one of them gets a bit moody, are quick to serve and please. You can start with a "Surtido" as an appetizer which is a sampler of various puertorican small bites. I've had the Mofongo (fried & smashed plantain) with snapper filet in a criollo (creole) sauce as well as chicken fried steak and of course the beaut in the pic I posted Kan Kan pork chops and all are well cooked and seasoned to perfection! I don't care much for dessert because I'm too full after each meal. They serve big portions and if you have the rice & beans for sure you'll have leftovers to take home. All in all this is a nice and very affordable restaurant to check out! read more
4 years ago
False advertisement Compared with the online menu, the food there doesn't looks any like in real life. Too expensive for what they serve, food has no taste, and the supposedly fried chicken it was undercooked and blood on the plate, the waitress that took care of us, just make inappropriate comments. I don't know if it was just the wrong day, but the a/c wasn't working at all, it's reminds me of real Puerto Rico. I've been in Orlando for 12 yrs and I always passed by the restaurant and wanted to check it out, but after today it lost 5 clients. read more
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Really cute restaurant on Semoran. We had a fun time, they had live entertainment and the singer sang with us and encouraged us to come up to sing with him. The restaurant is small but appears to accommodate quite a few people. The food was really good too. The server was very nice and attentive. We had a small hiccup with one of the orders as we had a large group, but it was quickly resolved. I didn't get too many pics of the food because everyone was so hungry and they wouldn't wait for me to take pictures, they will never understand the yelp life! read more
6 years ago
I was very impressed with the food. Tasted just like my late mom's rice and beans. The meat in the beef stew was soft and flavorful. For an appetizer I had the mofongo (awesome) and alcapurria, which was good but I didn't care for the meat inside because I thought i tasted cilantro and I am not a big fan of cilantro, in fact I hate cilantro! Lol. But if you like it them the alcapurria is fine. I will defined go back. read more
I was staying overnight in Orlando and had a craving for Puerto Rican food, and especially mofongo (thanks Greshka!!), so I pulled out my trusty Yelp app and searched for Puerto Rican restaurants near my hotel and voila, one popped up located half a mile from my hotel, so with stomach empty and hungry, I set out on my mofongo quest. This restaurant is located next to a strip mall and is very unassuming and not very big. However, when you walk in, you immediately feel like you are in an authentic Puerto Rican restaurant, with the flags, paintings, the entertainment (this night there was a musician singing traditional songs from La Isla del Encanto). As for the menu, it is pretty straightforward, with your typical native dishes (alcapurrias, sorullito de maiz, papa rellenas, bistec encebollado, pernil, camarones a a la criolla). While everything sounded tempting, I came for one thing and that is mofongo. So I ordered the carne frita with mofongo with a side of white rice and red beans and an alcapurria as an appetizer. The food was brought out very promptly and smelled wonderful. The carne frita was on point and there is nothing like authentic mofongo slathered in the broth. I was in heaven and the alcapurria was right on point, just like my grandmother used to make. With tip included, my Puerto Rican bounty came out to $20.00 so my wallet was happy as well. All in all, if I'm in the Orlando area I would definitely come back here. read more
7 years ago
It's Easter Sunday there's no parking. It's the responsibility of the company to ensure they communicate with neighboring companies that are closed on Sunday to see if their customers can use their parking lot as overflow parking .. the manager did not do that told us it's our fault and dismissed us disrespectfully. If you park next door you will get towed ... there's literally only enough parking for 6 or 7 cars ... the restaurant will not communicate with you as to where to park if there isn't any parking and could care less if your car gets towed due to their negligence .. we have been coming here for years and are regulars but the manager Maria Wiraima simply brushed it off and offered no solution to rectify the negligence on their part...she didn't even apologize read more
6 years ago
8 years ago
I flew into Orlando executive and found this place through a recommendation from one of the guys at airport and the reviews were good. I had the mofongo with chicken and as additional side of arroz con gandules. It was delightful! The waitress was new and I asked her to make the mofongo without the pork rinds, unfortunately it did have it and I had to send back. There was another girl who was training her and apologized, but by the time I had it re-done I had to leave and put to go. Was a little disappointed but I understand she was new. Still giving them a 5 star because of the food :) Very authentic and will go back next time I am there. read more
8 years ago
If is to try authentic Puertorican flavor this is the place. Ambiance and service is good. As a vegan option I had rice with beans and tostones. My only down fall was my express coming with coffee grains inside. read more
11 years ago
I could give this place less stars cause the service SUCKED since the waitress was less than attentive but, the food was delicious, the portions were large & the prices are very reasonable. On my 2nd visit I requested a different waitress than the one I'd had before because I didn't want the aggravation yet again, she was perplexed but I just hope she got the message...her service SUCKED! Anyway, the 2nd visit waitress was on point & again the food was absolutely delicious so I'd go again & again! I'd had the pork chops so this time I opted for the Bistec Encebollada (steak w/sautéed onions), excellent choice I must say! Next time I'll try the Pollo a la Plancha & then the Monfongo con Camarones, those are the dishes my friends had & it looked amazing! Til next time... read more
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