So impressed by the variety and cute vibes of this place! Lots of savory and sweet pastries/baked…read moregoods. They have menus in English and Portuguese. Lots of seating too. Got our food to go. The lady was rly nice and explained to us all the pastries. Would help to have signs but I guess ppl know what to get! I got the ham, cheese, tomato, and olive savory bun (still warm!) and a cinnamon sugar twist. And fresh squeezed OJ! Worth the 10 min walk from my hotel!

Love their lemon and Nutella cookies! Their chocolate covered strawberry was delightful! Their…read morestaff was really nice!

Mecato's is a affordable MetroWest option with tasty empanadas for only $2-3 and a mouth-watering…read moretres leches for just over $5, which is a great deal, especially en esta economia. It's perfect for a delicious, quick lunch in a spacious environment with good parking (even in the MetroWest area).   I had the Mallorca Sandwich ($12), which comes with ham, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo. I was asked "do you want it with powdered sugar on top?" and was like "Why are you even asking me this question right now? OF COURSE I want powdered sugar." This sandwich is delicious, and eating a sandwich with such a sweet bread is not something I would have considered asking for on my own, but it was great.   I also tried one of each type of their empanadas (about $2-3 each): beef, chicken, cheese, and Hawaiian (ham, cheese, and pineapple). All were delicious and very filling for the money.   If you're eating in the MetroWest area, it can be very hard to find parking in the surrounding plazas, and even harder to feel comfortable once you're inside wherever you chose to eat because of how crowded they are (the Brazilian food mart and Pie-fection in the plaza next door with Chase and Tropical Smoothie feel very claustrophobic during lunch), but Mecato's is between McDonald's and Chipotle and had decent parking, even at lunch time. Inside, there was plenty of seating that felt spacious and comfortable.   This is a good spot for a quick lunch in the Valencia College area, and I'll definitely be back!

Mecatos Bakery & Cafe has always been a solid spot - no matter the location. So, needless to say,…read morewhen they placed one in DTO, I was over joyed because that meant they would be walking distance from my job - which meant I could more often. Service is generally pretty quick. They aren't typically super packed either, which is a great thing, which aids in service being pretty quick. The staff is super kind and attentive. There is ample seating indoors and even some outdoor seating. If you are at the DTO location, and want to sit outdoors, there will be no shortage of things to view if you dine out in their outdoor seating area (DTO is always full of characters). As far as the food and beverages go, I can only speak to a few things because I am a creature of habit. I typically get mostly pastries & breakfast items from Mecatos. My go-to order is the cream cheese quesitos and guava & cream cheese quesitos. I usually pair it with a small hot tea or caramel latte. It's quick. It's easy and it is very TASTY - every single time. Their price points are FANTASTIC, so you are not really breaking the bank for something light to-go. If you are dining in for their other entrees, the prices points are still reasonable. Overall, everything I've had has been really good. I'll continue to patron Macatos!

Not only is this a great Brazilian eatery featured on Food Network's Diners Drive-Ins and Dives…read morewith Guy Fieri, it is a local legend that employed a hero. Flaviane Carvalho was a manager here when she saved a young boy from an abusive stepfather. The viral body cam footage and media coverage proves Flaviane Carvalho as a courageous Samaritan. After the overwhelming public support, Flaviane started her own business and now supplies the meat to Mrs Potato. I went here after seeing the viral body camera footage and was equally impressed by the food. The location is in the back of a strip mall and it is decorated very fun with potato heads all over. I highly recommend stopping by to try the food and support this establishment!

This is a small place at the end of a long strip mall…read more I can understand why Guy Fieri visits this restaurant. The theme is Brazilian, but my main takeaway was the remarkable Hash Brown and the fillings. I'd never eaten anything like these. But if you love hash browns, this would be your Nirvana. I'll probably spend the rest of my eating days, looking for this signature meal until we return to Orlando.

Delicious Pad Thai with shrimp made spicy. On the road for business at a nearby hotel. I called in…read moremy order and was told 10 min. It was on-time when I arrived. Friendly help for payment and included chopsticks & napkins.

I was in the area with some friends and decided to stop in here for lunch! This is another…read morerestaurant that's in an area that's completely unassuming but inside they've got some great food for quick service! Once you're inside you can sear yourself and look over the menus before ordering. When you know what you want all you have to do is go up to the counter and the staff will take your order and they bring the food out to you. None of us waited too long for anything, which was so nice! I ordered the Mexican street corn fries to share with the table, two pork Bao buns, and I got a summer sunset (lychee popping boba is LIFE) to drink. The fries were absolutely fire, and the portion was larger than we initially anticipated! The pork Bao buns were light but still very tender and flavorful! I really enjoy finding places like this where you can get good food for even better value!

Small Venezuelan, restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, about 7/10 tables!…read more Everyone's very nice greetings when you walk in, describe the menu and the specials! The order did take a little bit than expected I ordered a shredded beef arepa with cheese black beans, and Maduros ( sweet plantains) The arepa was delicious and perfect ! Can't wait to return and try other dishes !!! Total came out to about $15 for arepa and Arizona tea

Omg what can I say!!!! I love this place and the empanadas ! The best empanadas and capuchino you…read morecan have. Service is good, cleaning and food is great. You need to try it for breakfast or brunch.

Great kosher restaurant in the heart of Dr Phillips. We had salmon salad, pizza, pasta, hummus and…read moremore. Everything was delicious. And even if you don't keep kosher the food here is great and worth the visit. They also have a great bakery case and some kosher snack food you could take with you.

Why is it called kosher salt if they don't use it? The ai slop menu photos on the kiosk were…read moreinsane. I can't believe I got served a costco bagel at a jewish deli. This place is nuts. You can't edit or modify anything, I wanted halloumi and my only option was a $17 salad. This place was crazy bad.

After a week of eating Florida coastal food, a trip to Banh Mi Boy was EXACTLY what I needed!…read more The food court was filled with many amazing local businesses but I had my eye on egg rolls and the lemongrass pork banh mi. The bread was absolutely delicious (my daughters requested a baguette to go and absolutely devoured it) and the meat was warm, flavorful, and freshly cooked. We were also able to pick up some fresh pink pineapple and lanzones from a neighboring stall which made for a great late night snack. One thing to note: Nut allergy information/customizations was not readily available due to the counter person being the only one who was able to speak English. Based on his recommendation, we skipped out on the summer rolls.

Really good banh mi. Very flavorful. Have many options…read more Don't miss out on the spring roll- lemongrass pork I highly recommend. There have Vietnamese coffee- with options of plain, pandan, and ube. The teas are great as well. Even on a busy day after ordering your meal - takes about 5-10 minutes as they prepare your sandwich fresh. Mills market gets pretty busy on lunch and dinner rush hour.

We explored Kingdom BBQ for the first time today. It was a wonderful visit! The food was exquisite…read moreand the staff were incredibly friendly. Steven, our waiter, was such a ray of sunshine. Incredibly upbeat, positive, and hardworking. He is very knowledgeable on the menu and made incredible recommendations. He waited so many customers while we were there, but he does an incredible job of making sure to be intentional with each customer and gave them all his full attention. For appetizers, we got the Coxinhas, which were perfect to share for 2 people. They were warm, flavorful, fried to perfection, and not greasy. Crispy exterior with pillowy soft interior. I would definitely get these again! The star of the show was the sauce that came with the Coxinhas. It perfectly complimented the dish! I had the individual sized portion of Feijoada, which was fantastic. And definitely large enough to take home leftovers (or share between 2 people)! The salted smoked pork and beef cuts were tender, juicy, and flavorful. The collard greens were fantastic! Hearty, yet refreshing. My husband got the Brazilian Pork Sausage! He said it was fantastic! Salty, smoky, and tender. For dessert, Steven recommended the Cheese Ice Cream with Guava Sauce. It was rich, creamy, and the guava sauce gave it a sweet touch! The cream cheese ice cream was tart and tangy. It is big, so recommend sharing. We couldn't even finish it (and gladly would have taken it to go!). Looking forward to visiting again soon. This is a great addition to the Lake Nona area.

TL;DR - The ribs are a great value. BYOC (Bring Your Own Chimichurri). Dress warm if you're going…read moreto eat indoors. I was impressed by Kingdom BBQ. For $15 the ribs meal was generously sized. The barbecue sauce was really flavorful, so I might get it on the side next time. The fries were good (y'all know I'm the Fry Snob), and the cornbread was on the sweet side. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food. The individual Brazilian Black Bean Stew (Feijoada Completa) lasted for two rounds of leftovers. This restaurant is Brazilian-inspired (the menu is in English and Portuguese), so we were surprised to learn they don't have chimichurri for their steak dishes. My friend settled for BBQ sauce for their steak. My only issue is that it was freezing inside. I ate my fries fast before they became chopsticks. Maybe it gets too hot in the kitchen like Panda Express. I dunno. Thankfully I had on a hoodie, but I'll avoid eating indoors in the future.