With so many positive Yelp reviews, we had to try this place out!…read more Lomo Saltado - asked for medium rare and definitely came out way more cooked than we would have liked, but it was still good, but could have been better. Ceviche Clasico Mixto - yummy! I don't think you can go wrong with their ceviches. They seem to experts in making ceviches. Mofongo Pulpo Anticuchero - the grilled octopus was soooo good! Chicharron de Pescado - this was sooo good! Our server was super nice and attentive. Thank you! Definitely would come here again.

We visited Bongos Restaurant for my brother's birthday after he mentioned it had great reviews…read more What caught his attention was the fusion of Peruvian and Puerto Rican cuisine, and since we're originally from Peru, we always love trying new Peruvian spots. The restaurant itself is cute and well-decorated, and it wasn't busy when we visited (Thursday around 6:30PM). Our server was friendly and attentive, and when we asked where the chef was from, she said Peru--which we later found out wasn't true (an important detail you'll soon see why). Food & Experience We ordered a variety of dishes to try: What we loved: * Sushi Acevichado - Great flavor and well-prepared. * Torta de Chocolate & Mousse de Maracuyá - Both desserts were delicious. What disappointed us: * Sopa de Pollo - The soup was loaded with potatoes, which wasn't an issue, but when we asked if it could be split into two bowls, the server said no. Instead, she offered to bring an extra bowl for us to do it ourselves, which felt like an odd policy. * Lomo Saltado - The charcoal flavor was so overpowering that it wasn't enjoyable, and the fries didn't taste homemade. * Aeropuerto - Not to my liking at all. The chicken was overcooked, and the chaufa's flavor was off, likely due to a different soy sauce (siyau) being used. * Trio (Fried Calamari, Chaufa de Pollo, Ceviche de Pescado) - The fried calamari arrived cold and gooey, the chaufa had the same flavor issue as the Aeropuerto, and the ceviche was just okay. When the chef came to our table, we asked what part of Peru he was from--and that's when we found out he wasn't actually Peruvian. This might explain why some of the traditional Peruvian flavors were missing or off. Would we come back? Probably not. There are so many better Peruvian restaurants we've tried. If we're in the area, we might consider giving it another shot with different dishes, but we wouldn't go out of our way to visit again. (Nice atmosphere, good desserts, but underwhelming Peruvian flavors.)

We decided to stop in after seeing the positive reviews, and I was especially excited to try the…read moresteak sandwich. I ordered it with just mayo, but it came out with both mayo and ketchup, which I had specifically asked to avoid. Unfortunately, that was disappointing. On the other hand, my husband ordered a breakfast sandwich and really enjoyed it. The service left a lot to be desired. When we mentioned it was our first visit, the cashier didn't offer any guidance or explanation about the menu. We had to ask several questions, and it felt like that was met with frustration rather than helpfulness. The wait time for our food was also quite long. While we were waiting, a few regular customers came in, and it was clear they received much warmer service and even got their orders before we did. Overall, it wasn't a great experience, and it didn't feel very welcoming to new customers. Unfortunately, I don't plan on returning.

I can't speak to the food but I can comment on the atmosphere, service, and drinks which are all…read moregreat! I do wish they had a larger drink menu including matcha and decaf coffee, I think that's the one thing they're missing.

This platter was SO good. The amount of protein, the perfect avocado salad and those tostones were…read moredelicious. The ambiance is calm and the staff is really attentive. Service is fast. Plenty of parking in the plaza. They algo have to-go options which is ideal for someone that doesnt want to sit an eat. Great spot for lunch in the Kissimmee area.

Maracas serves the best Dominican food we've had in Orlando! Everything about this little gem is…read morefabulous! From the service, to the cleanliness and of course the food: flavors, portions, everything hits the right spot. The place is quite brightly lit with a lot of tropical houseplants as part of the decor. There are three sections to the restaurant: A cafeteria, an indoor dining area and an outdoor dining area. The indoor dining area entirely consists of private booths whereas the outdoor section has tables and chairs. The service is warm, friendly, quick and most importantly efficient. The portions served are big. This was our third visit to Maracas in the past 4 months and they have been very consistent with their service, food quality as well as quantity. As far as the food is concerned, it will remind one of a hispanic home. The flavors are perfectly balanced, the meats are cooked tender, the beans are rich yet delicious, the rice is buttery, the yucas perfectly seasoned with mojo and the tostones are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside: just like you'd expect your Noche Buena meal to taste like at your abuela's dinner table. On this last visit, we had our usual tostones for appetizers, for the entrées we had the pernil (roast pork) with a side of rice, beans and maduros (yes, they offer three sides with all entrées), we also had the rabo (oxtail curry) with rice, beans and yuca con mojo. Everything was delicious and as always we couldn't finish our meal because of the large portions they serve and had to request take away containers. If you're looking for finger-licking good Dominican food (also for the Cubans looking for food similar to theirs), look no further. Maracas is the place to go. There's a reason we keep returning to this place.

Pork - dry, flavorless, soggy hairy skin Macaroni salad -…read morehard, need more cooking (NOT ALDENTE) it was kinda raw Morcilla- not typical puerto rican flavor, maybe fried yesterday and warmed up today Cuajito - looked like south American soup / definitely not authentic PR cuajito Arroz con gandules- ok. Warmed up from yesterday. Looking at the pan you can tell it has rewarded in the same pan. Additional side pork order- they gave me the scraps they were trying to get rid off along with bones and charged me almost $8 Overall service- staff taking my order was welcoming and patient. Person cutting the meet seemed to be in a bad mood. The person at register was ok untill I asked her to replace the dry meat and bones from my side pork order and actually give me meat I could eat. She stated the serve costilla not cerdo her response was so unbelievably dumb I chose to ignore it and asked her to put meat in my order. Her attitude and service changed negatively. This was a great spot, very sad to see that the taste and quality of food has went down drastically. Also, why were there no Puerto Ricans there? Could it be that there are ppl from other countries attempting to match the flavor now instead or authentic food? The lady stated owner was nit available for me to show him the food. Maybe he will see it here instead. They are also in a quick hurry to ask you to leave a review before you even try your food

I haven't been here in awhile. I was craving their pasteles and decided to stop by…read more It was right about pass 5pm when I entered the place and they close at 6/7pm I think on weekdays. The hot plates on the steam area were almost empty pans - All they had left was yuca, white rice, arroz gandules, tostones, macaroni salad, lechon asado, roasted chicken, pasteles from what I recall. I opted a plate dinner - it comes with rice, meat and 2 sides. The lechon asado looked good with the roasted crispy skin. I was not sure how they plate the lechon asado as in how much you get. They do not speak english much but they try to understand you and what you want. So when she was slicing up the lechon asado - She kept asking i guess if the portion was ok - I was afraid that if I kept asking more meat they might up charge my $13.99 plate. In total i recieved 5-6 pieces of Lechon asado. Along with arroz gandules - yuca and macaroni salad. The Lechon Asado was delicious. Crispy skin and juicy meat. It was seasoned well. You can taste the roast taste from the meat - So this place is known for this - This is why its a best seller kind of meat here. Yuca - It was tender soft but tasted spoiled. It had a smell to it - I guess because I got it later of the day - The yuca just sat in the hot steamer all day - It had a somewhat sour taste to it. I did not continue to eat it in case I would get food poisoning. Arroz Con Gandules - It was seasoned well and good texture on the rice. You can taste some type of smokiness on the rice. Macaroni Salad - This was bland for me. It needed some seasoning but I still ate it because the yuca was not up to par as far as taste. I can make better Macaroni Salad than this. The pork pasteles was delicious. Seasoned masa and the texture was buttery smooth. The filling was pork not much on it no olives raisins or bell pepper. It was still a delicious pasteles. The pork had a taste of smokiness - They are known for roasted lechon so the pork in the pasteles is delicious.- They only sell / make pork pasteles here. Come here for the lechon Asado - Its very delicious.

El Nuevo Ponceno New great Puerto Rican restaurant real home cooking great staff and owner.read more

Food was delicious and the people were nice.What's not to love…read more Also got homemade flan to go but haven't tried it yet.

It's a nice place because, of the music. The dance floor is so small. You can't barely dance. There…read moreis only one bathroom. UNISEX. You need to wait in line. The parking lot is so small. You can't barely find a parking spot. You will need to park at the restaurant next to it. Which by the way, it's owned by the same owner. Even then, you park far because, the parking lot is ajways full, unless you get over there . Inside it gets so hot , I as well as a lot of people go outside at times to get some air. Needless to say, I have never tried their foods. But, they steel and look delicious. You always find some one to talk to. The people are social and friendly. The bartender's needs to be friendly. The waiter needs to be more attentive. Other than that. A nice place to visit and have a good time and enjoy yourself. They also have karaoke Hurray

Puerto Rican food is so good! I've been here many times. Grillers offers authentic Puerto Rican…read moreflavors that will get you hooked. The Mofongo, especially stuffed with skirt steak or shrimp, is a must-try. The "Chuleta Kan Kan" is a legendary three cut pork chop that's crispy, flavorful, and massive. Unique fusion options like the "787 Roll" showcase Puerto Rican ingredients in sushi. The warm and welcoming service is attentive and knowledgeable, making it easy to navigate the menu. They have live music on weekends, making it a festive ambiance. The authentic island vibe makes it perfect for a fun night out or a hearty family dinner.

Grillers is the kind of place you go when you want food that feels like home--then realize they've…read moreelevated it a few notches with every dish. Do yourself a favor and plan ahead. Either make a reservation or come early, and be prepared to wait. They're always packed, and for good reason--the food draws a crowd. Prices lean on the higher side, but the overall experience more than justifies it. This is comfort food done right, with quality you can taste in every bite.

Excelente place to eat and drink Nelson and Omir did a…read moregreat job serving and making drinks. Mojito passion and coco are the best. Food are insane temperature great, flavor the best , quality and quantity are much better Highly recommend this place to anyone on town. You will enjoy the food the environment and flavor.

We love the location by the Florida Mall so we were excited to try this one. Way smaller location…read morebut still packing the amazing customer service and food quality. The only thing I was disappointed about was that my pina colada had pieces of paper (not sure if it was from the straw or can label) at the bottom so I couldn't enjoy it.