Walked in had to ask to be seated, server didn't even get out of his seat. Server just pointed at a…read moretable to be seated also had to ask for drinks after sitting for approximately 9-10 minutes. Two other friends had come a few moments later and still the server wouldn't get out of his seat to great our friends to ask what drink they wanted. Was it busy, absolutely not only tow other people that weren't even approached. Definitely won't recommend or return.

From the owner: Savor Puerto Rican and Colombian flavors at Corner International Cuisine and Grill, where every…read morebite captures the essence of international cuisine.

Had great cuban and steak and cheese sandwiches for lunch today. Used the online ordering which…read moreworked well. Have had many Cuban sandwiches over the years and this place is legit. Good review on the steak and cheese sandwich, also pressed on Cuban bread.

I had a Cuban Sandwich. Real roasted pork it was delish !! Recommended…read more http://www.bongosmeals.com/images/BongosMenu2024.png

My boyfriend and I decided to stop at this establishment for brunch on our drive back home and are…read moreso happy we did! The workers were extremely welcoming and they even greeted us with a complimentary dry champagne because it was our first visit. Nate our server was very attentive and knowledgeable. The maitre'd Neal checked on us as well and that made us feel even more at home. I ate the eggs benedict and it's a nice twist using jamón ibérico and melt in your mouth biscuit. My boyfriend ate the prime rib that had a dry rub and made specifically only for brunch which he said was divine. We can't wait to come back and checkout what more they have to offer. If you're ever in the Lakeland area definitely be sure to give them a shot!

My second dining experience at this restaurant and I was not disappointed. My first time was in…read more2024. The reason was the restaurant just happened to be the year of my birth. How sweet. Not knowing what to expect, we made reservations and were greeted with pleasantries, immediately seated, and welcomed. The octopus was smoky and tender. Just right-at least that's what little red riding hood said . I don't remember much else because food kept coming and I kept eating. We had the best service that night and the owner came and spoke with us. He told us the reason behind the name which is when his family came to the US. Fast-forward to July 2, 2026, I visited Lakeland, to see my mom who lives there. The hotel happened to be down the block from Nineteen61. My mom's appetite had waned. I was concerned but knew if she got what she wanted it would help her to regain her appetite. She wanted an entire snapper. Not many restaurants serve the whole fish (head and all). I called and, what do you know, they serve deep-fried yellowtail snapper. The whole fish. Reservations for 8:30pm the same night and we arrived at 8:10 p and were immediately seated. I had the miso salmon, hubby had the rack of lamb, and mom got her fish. We added ripe plantains and started with the calamari. It was not bready. Just the right amount of dusting for a crunchy texture. But the sauce was tangy and sweet-so good. Oh, the salad-nix the cheese. The dressing is amazing. My husband ordered the Riesling, and I got the moscato. Mom went with a strawberry daiquiri. Here is where things get interesting. We are sweet wine drinkers and the Rieslings we are used to are sweet. This was dry. So the server gave him a taste of the moscato and he went with that. I don't know what they do with wine when you send it back-so I opted to keep the glass of Riesling and mix it with my Moscato. I cannot explain the result. Suffice to say we both enjoyed the mixture. The restaurant was busy. That is always a good problem to have. The servers and bus teams worked swiftly and maneuvered among the diners, crisscrossing through the ravines created by the tables with finesse. We received a ample attention and we needed it-adding and asking for condiments to which they supplied. The bar was amptly stocked and the decor inside the restaurant captures the history. What was more appealing was the size of the restaurant made it feel like you were dining in your own private nook. Yes, I would return to Nineteen61 again and again. Worth it!

The bandeja paisa was superb! Full of flavor, just like the restaurant and staff! Loved it!read more

Almost drove an hour to dine here. It was worth it. It has authentic Colombian food. Everything…read moretasted good. From the appetizers to the main dish, including sauces. The dining area is small but adequate. Staff was courteous.

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.

Big 3- food , service and ambience Very friendly…read moreatmosphere, familiarly Good fresh food

Went to pick up an Uber Eats pick up order for myself for lunch. Got a chicken and a mushroom…read morepupusa. Very ethnic and homie interior. Very nice gentleman (presumably the owner) greeter me and let me know that my order wasn't quite ready because they were actually making it from scratch and not reheating it. I had to take a call and went back to my car and was going to return to get it in 5min. While on my call I see the same gentleman who greeted me coming outside and towards my car. He delivered the food to me in my car !! Also... the pupusas were absolutely delicious. Thank you.

The best tacos ever I go there all the time each time I go they already know what I want the…read morequestion no longer is how may I help you it how many tacos today I love the service !!

1/5 STARS -- PLEASE READ BEFORE GOING…read more I've been to MANY Mexican/Spanish restaurants in my life, and unfortunately, this place deserves 1 star from me. This review is based on my experience on August 9, 2026, so this is one of the most recent reviews you can find. The food was okay. I would honestly give it about a 3/10. Some things had little to no flavor, and some of the food tasted like it had been sitting out for a while. The fried plantains were especially soggy. Overall, the food was missing seasoning and freshness. But the BIGGEST problem was the communication and the employee serving us. My family of 5 went because we wanted a nice Spanish/Mexican place to eat. We saw all the positive reviews, so we decided to try it. The problem started when we were ordering. WE WERE NEVER TOLD THAT WE COULD ONLY CHOOSE ONE SINGULAR TYPE OF MEAT, ONE SINGULAR TYPE OF RICE, AND ONE SINGULAR TYPE OF SALAD. Nobody explained that choosing a little bit of another meat would automatically be considered an entire extra serving. We chose ribs and chicken, and we also wanted to try another meat. And when I say TRY, I mean TRY. We did NOT want a full serving. We didn't even want an actual piece of the meat. WE ONLY WANTED TO TASTE THE JUICE FROM THE MEAT. That's it. And we were still charged the FULL $4 PRICE for "extra meat." If I'm paying the FULL PRICE for the meat, then just give me the chicken! The frustrating part is that nobody told us beforehand that even wanting a small taste of another meat would cost an additional $4. If the employee had simply said, "You can only choose one type of meat, and anything else is an additional $4," we would have understood and made our decision. Instead, we were told nothing and were charged afterward. When we tried to explain ourselves, the employee was not very understanding. She came across as rude and dismissive, and instead of simply explaining the policy to us, it felt like we were being blamed for not understanding something that was never communicated to us in the first place. A little communication and kindness would have gone a LONG way. We also ordered lemonade, which my family ALWAYS gets. One lemonade was $6, which is honestly ridiculous to me. Our total for 5 people was around $110. On top of that, there was an automatic 15% gratuity/service charge. I understand restaurants have policies, but PLEASE communicate these charges and rules clearly BEFORE customers order. This isn't just about the $4. It's about the fact that we were never told the rules, we were charged for something we didn't understand was considered "extra," and then we were treated poorly when we tried to ask about it. Unfortunately, this restaurant has lost my family as customers. We will not be coming back. The food was okay, but for the price, the service, and especially the lack of communication, it was NOT worth it. Overall: 1/5 If you're reading reviews before deciding whether to come here, I hope this helps. This is my honest experience from August 9, 2026.

Me and the wife were in the area, came across this little establishment, they specialize in…read moresandwiches breakfast lunch and dinner, Latin inspired, again quite small on the inside but clean, nice staff in the front, they gather the order at the counter and bring it to the table, I had their steak sandwich and wife had a breakfast sandwich, bacon egg cheese, served with fries, both sandwiches arrived in about 10 minutes, both sandwiches were delicious, nice crunch factor on the bread and the contents exploding! Lots of flavor poppin! Fries hot and crisp, nice basic experience, if you're in the area looking for something quick with quality check this place out.. I have spoken..

This place is such a hidden gem, and has a cute and cozy interior. There are 3 picnic tables and a…read moresmall tabletop, but a lot of people take their orders to-go, so there is usually seating for whenever we feel like eating there. My partner and I love to come here when we have a craving for a cubano sandwich. We pair it with the freshly made mango smoothie (always with milk!). The empanadas are also our faves! The staff are always friendly, willing to give recommendations, and their service is also quick!

We luckily could not get a table at a nearby popular seafood restaurant and blindly stumbled into…read morethis slice of culinary miracles, an authentic cooked-from-scratch chef's kitchen run by husband and wife wherein every single dish was a trip into another world of hearty fare with deeply layered flavors, with personable individual attentive service as if we were guests in someone's home, all in a cozy small place with an intimate ambiance that could sadly be far too easily overlooked in the back of this plaza but I hope does this family well for 100 years!!

First time at Casa Tino did not disappoint. Took a friend to try Puerto Rican food for the first…read moretime and he loved it. We had alcapurria, pastelillo and fried cheese for appetizers. All very delicious. I had the shrimp mofongo with salsa criolla while my friend had a mofongo with fried pork chunks. 5 starts for all of it. The service was very professional and friendly. Highly recommend for authentic Puerto Rican food!