Old Cuban Cafe

Great experience, great service and good ambience. The food was awesome and the fresh mint mocktail…read morewas great and refreshing too. Luis our server and head chef was fun and very kind.

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 .

Indoor Decor

Colombian Burger

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Frescolita soda (~$3)

Zaza Cuban Comfort Food

4.2(627 reviews)

4.5 mi•Downtown South

Uber Eats delivered it to our hotel lobby in the proper timing as specified…read more Ham Croquette was cold by the time we got it delivered. It was all alone in a small bag. Should have been wrapped in foil or something to keep it warm. Cuban Sandwich was wrapped and in a separate small bag and was still warm and the meat was so tender. Very delicious. Love the bread they use. Side dish (Maduros) were mostly good. Three out of the four were were the traditional sticky, caramelized, the way you want it to be. And one was not but still were very good. We would get food from here again for sure. Overall we were very pleased.

Ordered a pan con lechon, pan con bistec, media noche, Cuban San. 78 dollars for a pick up order…read moreincluding a $12 tip that I did not order. Unbelievable. And they weren't even that good. Online only a $20 Medianoche is available. I just revisited the ordering portal. I was in a hurry and the 20% option is automatically highlighted so if you're not paying attention, you just paid 20% to other people for a pick up order. Unbelievable.

14.7 mi•International Drive / I-Drive

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Vegetarian bol de Zaza

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Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

3.9(1.2k reviews)

•$$$

I recently went to Orlando for a conference, and while we spent the majority of our time in a large…read moreresort and convention center, the leadership of the organization hosting the conference hosted a special dinner in one of the reservable ballrooms at the Cuba Libre Restaurant. I believe it may have been the Havana Ballroom. There was plenty of food, drinks, and mingling. The Cuba Libre Restaurant staff were great, and the venue was well laid out and worked for this event very well. When we arrived around 6:30 PM on a Saturday evening for our event, we first mingled around the tables and near the cash bar. There were a bunch of large tables that we began to fill out. As our program began and announces made and awards given out, appetizers were passed out. We were offered Guacamole Cubano, Mama Amelia's Empanadas, and Shrimp Cocktail which we passed around to the entire table. Personally, I skipped the guacamole and shrimp dishes but absolutely loved the empanadas. Yum! Then, an individual Cuban House Salad was passed out with red wine vinaigrette. This was also quite tasty. Next came the entrees including a choice of Salmon Paradiso, Ropa Vieja, Citrus Chicken, or Paella Vegetariana. I was trying to decide between the Ropa Vieja (beef brisket) and the Citrus Chicken. While the Citrus Chicken sounded perfect, I asked the serving staff their advice, and they recommended the Ropa Vieja for a true taste of Cuba. I was happy that I did even though it may have been more heavy and with a kick than I was expecting. I'm still glad I ordered it though. It was wonderfully prepared! And then, everyone received Cuban Flan for dessert. The Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar celebrates Cuban heritage and explores Cuban flavors, music, art, and traditions. The mission of the restaurant is to provide an "escape" to Havana through exciting food and beverages and entertainment experiences to celebrate the Cuban people and their culture. Orlando hosts one of several of this restaurant around the United States. This restaurant is in the midst of the Pointe Orlando. You can find details on their website: https://cubalibrerestaurant.com/en/orlando. You can find menus, entertainment, blogs, make reservations, specials, and more. The Cuba Libre Restaurant is open for brunch on weekends from 12 PM to 4 PM, for dinner Monday through Thursday from 5 PM to 10 PM, Friday from 5 PM to 10:30 PM, Saturday from 4 PM to 10:30 PM, and Sunday from 4 PM to 10 PM. Happy Hour is at the bar and bar tables on weekdays from 5 PM to 6 PM and weekends from 4 PM to 6 PM. They have a special Chef's Tasting menu during dinner. They also host weekend nightlife and shows on Fridays with a live band from 7:30 PM to 12:15 AM and a DJ and dancing from 10 PM to 2 AM on both Fridays and Saturdays. It was certainly a great event and a fun place to be!

We came here to celebrate a birthday. We had a reservation for 8 and was given the same server that…read moreserved a table of 24. His name is Jason and he was amazing. He did everything he could to make sure we had a good experience. Jason got us an extra round of bread with mango butter on the house because our food took over an hour to get to us. The food finally comes and 2 of our plates were sent back: the red snapper and our friend's steak dish. The steak was OVERCOOKED to the point they couldnt enjoy it even the slightest bit. My partner's red snapper was NOT a red snapper. It was something else and extremely oily. It had no flavor. I think they should really take it off the menu if they're trying to disguise a porgy or some other fish as red snapper. The only thing I enjoyed was my sauvignon blanc and the bread. I hate to send food back and my partner was shy about it but when it's gross, you have to turn it away. The music was, the ambiance, the energy from the musicians make this place explode with flavor. Not the food. The servers were amazing. Jason is outstanding. I wouldn't go back for the food. I'm glad I decided not to celebrate my partners birthday here.

4.4 mi•Colonialtown North, Mills50

Downstairs dining room

Cha cha cha

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Black Bean Deli

4.4(836 reviews)

Love the food here! I never receive something I don't like. Some of my favorites include the…read morepicadillo empanadas, havana pork, avocado dressing, black beans and red beans. All very well seasoned!

I got the small hot cafe con leche and it was solid and satisfying. The picadillo plate was very…read morefilling more than enough to share between two people. Our favorites were the chicken and ground beef empanadas! Service was great very attentive, quick, and nice. Overall, a great place to stop for lunch.

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Havana Bistro & Cafe

4.0(444 reviews)

10.7 mi

Came to Havana Bistro with my friend to grab some colada and quick breakfast. The Cuban sandwich…read morewas on point and the colada was strong, just the way we needed it. The service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant is kept clean and spacious. Will recommend this place to others who are looking for a quick, decent Cuban breakfast food and colada. Will consider coming back if we are ever in town again.

A decidedly mediocre visit to Havana Bistro--while a few basics were handled well, the overall…read moreexecution and customer service fell flat. Here is the honest breakdown: * The Coffee: Solid and well-prepared. It had good depth and rich flavor, easily the high point of the stop. * The Croquetas: Disappointing. They were noticeably overdone and arrived burnt, completely missing the mark on the crispy, creamy standard you expect from a Cuban spot. * The Atmosphere & Service: The biggest issue came down to basic courtesy. While I was using the restroom, an employee began knocking on the door. I clearly called out "occupied," only for her to start knocking again just moments later. It felt rushed, impatient, and entirely unprofessional. A good cup of coffee cannot carry a visit when the food quality is off and the service lacks standard manners. Hard to recommend when there are far better options around.

5.0 mi•Waterford Lakes, East Orlando

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Old Cuban Cafe

3.8(432 reviews)

We were in the Orlando area this weekend and decided to finally try this place. So glad we did. The…read morefood was so flavorful, not too salty not too bland, it was just right. The customer service was great. Our waitress Iliany was so helpful, and made great recommendations. And not to mention her attitude was great during our visit here, she definitely made our first time here very memorable. Also, the portions are a really good size too.

The flavor of the food here pleases my wife and her Cuban family. That is probably the most…read moreimportant fact. The service is always top notch. We really have a great experience every time we come. The restaurant itself is a bit eclectic. It could definitely use some sprucing up and it could use some focus. Is this a bar? Is this a school cafeteria? Is this a table at Abuela's house? Is this a live music venue? It's a bit of all of those things and could use some fixing up and direction. However the meal will be great and they have other Caribbean and Hispanic options than just pure Cuban food.

Flank steak with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains.

Appetizer: empanadas, croquettes, chicharrón, yucca, tamale, meat stuffed potato fritter

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Churrasco, con gris and yuca, amazing!

Columbia Restaurant

4.0(1.3k reviews)

23.2 mi

The location is absolutely beautiful. Across from a gorgeous lake in a picturesque neighborhood…read more We were greeted immediately when we walked in. We mentioned we had a reservation but we were early and they were able to accommodate us. The indoor dining area is lovely with that old school Florida feel. Beautiful spanish and Cuban decor. There also an outdoor seating area which was empty on our visit due to the rain storm, humidity and heat. Our waiter was on top of everything, friendly and very knowledgeable. The food, I grew up on Cuban food and cant help but compare all Cuban food to my dad's cooking. I had the lechón platter and it was good. The lechón was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The yuca lacked flavor for me and was a bit bland as were the black beans. The rice was good. I was able to try a bite of picadillo and it was really good! I also had a bit of a Cuban sandwich which was a little different, but it was really really good! We brought family from out of town and they were all very pleased with their meals. We will definitely be back.

Made an reservation online and the hostess was a bit confused and I ven though we had reservation…read morefor 4 people, they sat us at a table with place settings and chairs for 3. So there was a quick shuffle. Mylee was our waitress and she was so nice, knowledgeable about the restaurant and the food. We had the croquetas, crab cakes and tomato salad to start and it did not disappoint. Had a mojito and it was phenomenal. Had fish for our main course and it was good. Would definitely return.

24.9 mi•Horizons West / West Orlando

Dining area towards the front entrance.

Ropa Viejas

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Interior dining area of restaurant

Estefan Kitchen Orlando

3.9(423 reviews)

•$$$

This was an amazing experience and the food was delicious. We had the birthday celebration of a…read morelifetime.

Came for the first time for dinner tonight for Bite30. This restaurant is located at the promenade…read moreso it can be tricky to.navigste parking and where the restaurant is. It's a large restaurant and the inside is well decorated. The staff all seemed to be native Spanish speakers and at times they seemed to not understand what we asked. Although they were very nice, service was somewhat slow especially towards the end when we waited to pay our bill. The food was all pretty good though we especially liked the ropa vieja and roasted pork which came in fairly large portions. There were also lots of flavor options for the mojito though they would only honor happy hour at the bar. We didn't love the desserts. Many people seemed to be there celebrating birthdays. There was lots of visual stimulation with strobe lights and a big TV playing music videos. There also was occasionally a man playing piano in the middle of the room.

13.0 mi•International Drive / I-Drive

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House salad , added shrimp. Okay but shrimp had no seasonings

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Beautiful event room

Pio Pio Restaurant

4.3(1.6k reviews)

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.

7.1 mi•John Young, College Park, Horizons West / West Orlando

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The Gnarly Cuban

4.9(34 reviews)

Dame todo lo delicioso!!…read more You know it's good when your child ask you to stop and place an order for back to school ! Stopped in today to grab some empanadas, fresh warm quesitos, growler of oatmilk cafe con leche ( and it's a refillable jug for $30) and fresh watermelon lime juice ! It's a good thing I can't walk here daily because I so would. I love these awesome ladies and their food and cafe !!!

Love this spot, it's a local classic tucked away in a developing area. I love how they always…read moreremember me, and just give you good quality food, fresh made with love. There is no other spot im as glad to be known at a regular at its this one. Service 20/10 Super Friendly

Empanada and pastelito

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james w.

16 years ago

On first impression, its a clean and nice looking cafe with pretty nice staff, however the food was below what i expexted. I ordered the cuban sub with a cafe con leche. the cofee was good but the cuban didnt really have me thinking i was eating a great sandwich. Although not the same as one you can have pressed at your local 7eleven, it really wasnt far enough from it for being inside a cafe thats suppose to specialise in cuban's. The pork is the pressed ham type placed in the sandwich in thin slices and there where no pickles. The sandwich came with less then a handfull of fries which where limp and greesy as if they where sitting for a while. read more

Lisa S.

16 years ago

If this place was anywhere else.. there would be a line around the block. Across the street from Sams in the sketchy Goldenrod neighborhood...it is WELL WORTH the drive for some INSANE authentic Cuban food. Don't waste lunch on a sandwich... get the grilled chicken, rice and beans and TOSTONES made to perfection Great value too!! read more

O A.

4 years ago

La mayoría de los empleados ni siquiera sonríen !!! el servicio es Rudo !! Necesitan ir a cualquier café Cubano en Miami para aprender a tratar bien a los clientes !!! Most employees not even smile !!! Poor service , they need to visit any Cuban cafe in Miami to learn about good service !!! Staff needs to improve customer service!!! read more

Alvin S.

11 years ago

I left my truck at Carena's Tropical Tint & Auto Detailing and they told me about a place to get something to eat not far away the sandwiches were amazing. The shop also did a amazing job on the detail and tints on my vehicle. read more

Green C.

14 years ago

One of my fave restaurants! The best pan con bistec in Orlando!

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