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    The Chimi Spot

    4.2 (83 reviews)
    ModerateDominican
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Dogs allowed

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    David R.

    Went here the other day with my kids and as always I enjoy reading reviews before I take one for my team. So I go here because I was not in the mood to cook. I wasn't happy in any way how I had to wait about 20 minutes before anyone even came to take my order after I was instructed to take a seat and look over the menu. My son orders the salteado steak... it was gummy and had too much vinegar. The rice was terrible. My daughter ordered mofongo wity what was their version of chicken strips... let's just say she barely touched anything. I ordered mofongo con carne frita. The fried pork was mainly fat with barely any meat... absolutely terrible. The mofongo was half way decent. Would I ever go here again... absolutely not. Never... I'd rather take the drive to the Chimi king on Alafaya where they really cook with love. If it has no love while being created I don't want it

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    Jennifer D.

    Nice date night restaurant. Food was delicious. Would definitely recommend this spot.

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    Kimberly P.

    Tasty food, large portions, prices a little high. We hadn't had Dominican food previously but we enjoyed it. The chicken is very well seasoned.

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    Jessy G.

    Donde está el sabor? Vine por los buenos reviews. Ordene un chimi sándwich de res y sinceramente me quede decepcionada. Yo los he comido en NYC y que rico son. Obvio depende quien lo haga. Desafortunada mente después de tener altos deseos de comerme este sándwich, en este caso me quede con las ganas . La carne también la cocinaron demasiado y quedó muy seca y sin sazón. La salsa estaba buena pero no suficiente para compensar. A menos que se supone que De todas maneras no gracias. Lo encontré muy caro para lo que recibi mas esperaba más de un restaurante. No entren con grandes expectativas y quizás les irá mejor.

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    Anthony G.

    Saw this on Tik Tok; figured I would try it out. I'll be back! It wasn't a total win, but it certainly deserves another chance. Let's talk about my cons * I ordered the "Pepe". Not a fan at all!!! The burger meat wasn't good quality at all. Never again. I hear this is a typical Dominican burger. Sorry- I thought I loved all Dominican food but not all, apparently. * I asked for tap water but they come out with a bottled water. I'm starting to see this more and more in restaurants, Latin ones for that. Not a fan! I'm about to start bringing my own water into these places. Let's talk about pros * place is very clean * staff is awesome, sweet and very attentive * the chimi spot sliders. Outstanding * passion fruit drink is fire * my wife's chimi chicken burger was good. I'll be back, try out some new dishes next time and see if I have a greater experience.

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    Melyssa F.

    Loved everything about this spot. It is small but everything they bring out is big! A great amount of food and big flavor ... it's called the chimi spot but it has got to be recognized for much more. We haven't had good Spanish food like this in a while! Where you can find Dominican and Puerto Rican food. The place is small and the staff is so friendly you feel like you are family. We had the "El Pepe" chimi and it has been some of the best we've had! The surf and turf was delicious and the creole sauce that the shrimp were bathed in was heavenly. Our last main plate was the pechuga al maduro which was crispy, tender and had the maduro and cheese inside of it . The sides were just as good as the main plates. Can't forget about the mofongo that actually had chunks of chicharron! The queso frito with the the guava sauce drizzle. And can't forget the tres leches for dessert.

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    Isabelle L.

    After a long day of traveling, my family and I were not only tired, but STARVING. Knowing that Florida has good Spanish food we were craving just that. We ordered delivery from this place and during our trip we just kept talking about the amazing food for a good price too. My mom ordered the fried fish which she said was crispy and not oily. She really enjoyed that it just didn't taste salty but rather flavored with herbs. We both loved the fried tostones. They weren't greasy and rather than frying it twice, which I'm used to, it seemed like it was lightly fried which was different but was done well as it still was crispy but also light and not oily. I ordered the steak which was so tender and not tough. It literally melted in my mouth. It was well grilled. We also ordered the Mofongo trio and I am used to my plantains being a little more softer, but the star of the show was the shrimp in butter sauce which was amazing. Again not salty, but well seasoned and herby. The lemonade tasted more like a limeade and what I loved about it was it was tart, not sugary and had the hint of vanilla essence just like how my mom does it. This place hit the spot and was a nice welcome to Orlando.

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    It was too hard to order I don't think the servers know the type of food they're really serving

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    Friendly waitress delicious food quick and memorable experience! Will come again! Thank you!

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    Great service, better food. Chin is, mofongo, empanadas are tasty. Wish we lived closer.

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    Everything we ordered was delicious. Especially my fish! It was huge! I took most of it home and shared it with my husband for dinner.

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    Very authentic restaurant and Dominican food. Service was for carry out and food was ready very quickly. Natural juices are great too!

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    You will never regret coming here!! Once you go, I promise you WILL go back! excellent service and the food is more than delicious.

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    Los Tres Golpes

    Los Tres Golpes

    4.4
    (65 reviews)
    7.1 mi

    Support your locals baby! Downtown finallyyy has great Latin food and it's here. While they have…read morerecently gone viral on social media, I believe it's worth the hype. They bring together the best comfort food from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Staff were focused and very kind to everyone who walked in. The place is also consistently busy, one person leaves and two more walk in. You can expect to wait 10-15 minutes for your food but the upside is everything is made in the moment so it will be fresh. Pro tips: There is a small parking lot in the back of the building otherwise you'll need to find street parking. Also you want to set the moment right with Passionfruit juice or a Coco Rico!

    Los Tres Golpes is the kind of spot you stumble into once and then spend the rest of your life…read morebragging about like you discovered buried treasure. We found it totally by accident, just a random stop next to a venue before a show and suddenly I was transported straight back to my NYC days when late‑night chimis were basically a lifestyle. They do have chimis here, but the real star of my personal universe is the Tripleta. Chicken, pernil, ham, lettuce, tomato, potato stix, and that glorious kreme sauce all stacked together like they're auditioning for the sandwich hall of fame. It's so good I don't even pretend to have self‑control anymore, I order one to eat and two to take home because future‑me deserves happiness too. Then come the maduros, sweet and caramelized just right, the kind that instantly hit you with Caribbean nostalgia like a warm breeze and a memory at the same time. And the empanadas? Massive, golden, and addictive. The shrimp scampi one is almost always sold out, which honestly just proves everyone else has good taste too. The vibe is pure Dominican quick‑bite energy: walk in, get hit with the smell of sizzling goodness, and catch the soundtrack of mainstream dembow or reggaeton bouncing off the walls. It's the perfect pre‑game, mid‑night, or post‑party stop, especially since they stay open until 4 AM from Thursday to Saturday. That alone makes them a community service. And because the business started in NYC, the staff will happily chat with you about the city, the food, the culture, whatever you're nostalgic for. It feels like home, but with better parking. If you want real Dominican flavor, late‑night energy, and sandwiches that will ruin you for all other sandwiches, Los Tres Golpes is the move.

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    Tu Casa Restaurant

    4.4
    (428 reviews)
    8.4 mi
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    OMG this is place is awesome! The cooked food on the line…read morelooks good and amazing. You could never go wrong on what you pick. A lot of love was put into cooking all the food, just like going to your grandma's house for gathering. As for the staff, they make sure you get a generous portion on the food you picked. It's your fault if you leave hungry. We'll definitely be back when we're on the area.

    Ordered from here for team lunches regularly now. I know their outward appearance might scare off…read moresome people but to the foodies out there, or those looking for good Spanish food, you got to try it! Their service is great and fast, but more importantly their food is mouth watering good. It always leaves me with a craving to come back and a full stomach ready to tackle the rest of my workday. My favorites have consisted of a Cuban sandwich which is full of pork and sauce and toasted nicely. It also does not fall apart when eating which is a plus when you are trying to stay looking presentable. Their pork is amazingly juicy and just falls apart in your mouth and has been worth every stain I have accidentally caused on my dress shirts. The white rice is fluffy and simple and good but their yellow rice is much better with many items. Their chicharron de cerdo is crispy and breaks easy and it's never been hard or chewy. Their ropa vieja is also delicious and I can't help but devour the entire plate. The rice and beans paired real good with this! My favorite sides have been the avocado salad and their macaroni salad! Both very light and balanced well with light citrus flavors in the avocado salad. I'll keep coming back here because the food honestly reminds me of so many great dishes my family use to make at home and after eating at so many places around Orlando I had yet to find a better place to get Spanish food like this!

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    Chimiking Restaurant

    Chimiking Restaurant

    3.6
    (239 reviews)
    11.4 mi
    $$

    So I should say upfront, I am not sure this is the correct location that I was at or not. It is a…read morechain though, so I am sure differences are extremely slim. I was visiting Orlando and I have a lot of friends and family here. My niece took us here for lunch with high praises of the place. I was excited since I haven't eaten good Dominican outside of the few dishes I've learned how to make over the years. We arrived and immediately began to order. There were a lot of us so I will only review what I ate. I ordered a small sancocho to start. It was ok, but was seriously devoid of seasoning. From the start you could tell they were playing it safe with the flavors. Trying to appease as many tongues as they could. I hadn't had sancocho in a very long time, so I was seriously disappointed. For my main course I ordered the monfongo with pernil. Where the sancocho lacked flavor the monfongo and pernil over reached. It was crazy salty. Like way too salty. I could only get through a few spoonfuls before I called it quits. I then turned to some of my wife's rice and beans and was right back to flavorless. About the only thing that tasted even was the chicharon de pollo. But even that was lack luster. It's always hard to find a good Dominican food restaurant. I will keep searching but till then I guess I will just continue to hone my skills at cooking it at home. The atmosphere itself was good. Sort of a mid-stage afternoon spot. Nice, clean, nothing too trendy or new. Just an average spot. If you have never had Dominican food this may be the spot for you. Something safe so you aren't over whelmed by flavors. If you grew up on it like me, I feel you will be disappointed.

    I'm a sucker for a good Latin restaurant. I work near Chimiking so I'm basically a regular there…read more I almost always ordered their lunch special, which is an absolute treat. It comes with a choice of meat and enough sides to guarantee you'll have leftovers. The restaurant itself is always clean and has upbeat music and may have you dancing while you wait for your food. The staff is always super nice and they tell you all the options available. It's always delicious and one of my go to. Dig in!

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    Gozamba Restaurant & Lounge

    Gozamba Restaurant & Lounge

    3.3
    (99 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    Happy hour specials
    Full bar

    First time at Gozambas in 2026. They still have the tacos deal and of course, the Toro too. I took…read morethe margarita for 14 dollars and it was pretty good and strong enough to tranquil this cowboy. The shrimp tacos were a great deal for 8 dollars. 3 tacos with meaty and plump shrimp and fresh veggies in a light sauce. There was a small amount of spicy sauce to kick it up a notch. It took a while to order dessert, but the cheesecake (8 dollars) was fine and they were very to give me an extra slice. While the food is good, the service can be pretty slow and sometimes careless. I thought the people next to me at the other table were patrons, but they looked to be advertisers for the food and promotions. The other staff can get busy, so it is best to pack some patience. When I paid the bill, always a good idea to ask for an itemized bill, so you know what's getting charged. When I paid the bill, I think they first mentioned that it didn't include tip, and I didn't have proper change to give them cash. But after looking closer at the total cost, I am pretty sure it included 20 percent already. Staff needs to be honest about this. Honestly, you all know why I came and this is the reason why I always come on a Tuesday... The mechanical bull! It always comes on Tuesdays around 8:30, and normally ready to ride 15 minutes later. I did not see any other guests ride, and the only other riders was the advertisers. So I took a couple rides on it, and it was just a fun and enjoyable ride. Since the ride operator knows me, he normally goes at a pace where I can just enjoy a thrill without risking of falling off. Good practice before riding the real ones. Honestly, this cowboy is selfish. If it wasn't for the bull rides, the restaurant would just be another nightclub place.. While the food is good and the security staff are nice, the service can be slow and maybe dishonest. I still enjoy this place and love going on Tuesdays mostly because of the free bull rides. As long as they still have em on Tuesday, I will keep on coming to practice, and hopefully will be ready to ride the real bulls again soon! Overall: B- for the restaurant. A+ for the bull rides.

    Gozamba's energy was amazing. We went to celebrate a family member's birthday. We had a party of 20…read moreand they took well care of us. We did have to put a deposit down, but it went towards our bill so no problem there the drinks were served uniquely and the food delicious. The music was a little loud, but who doesn't like a good party!!

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    Chimiking Restaurant - Alafaya

    4.2
    (64 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    I came to Chimiking to celebrate a relatives birthday, they sat us in a big table in the back which…read morewas really comfortable for our large party. The dining room is spacious and well decorated. The server was nice, helpful, and joked around with us during ordering. We ordered a mojito and a passion fruit margarita. My husband said his mojito was good and refreshing. My margarita was ok, a little bland to me but drinkable. For food I ordered a steak sandwich, my husband ordered roast pork with yellow rice and beans. We also ordered a bifongo to share. Once we received our food it was hot and the presentation was nice. The roast pork and rice was well seasoned and tasted great. The steak sandwich was packaged well and was tasty, one of the best steak sandwiches I've had in a long time. The bifongo was soft and you could taste both the sweet plantains and regular plantains perfectly. The bifongo was so tasty on its own it didn't need the sauce it came with. The restaurant is well decorated, the servers helpful and friendly and the food was seasoned to perfection. I would like to come back and try more menu items.

    This restaurant was amazing! Service was top notch, quick, friendly, and always with a smile. and…read morethe restaurant was very chic and modern, high class look and feel, but very affordable prices. The food was so fresh and seasoned to such a great taste, you just HAVE to try it yourself!

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    Chimiking Restaurant - Alafaya
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