El Critico

Visiting El Crítico in Orlando was a full on nostalgic experience, especially for anyone who knows what a true Barquisimeto style pepito is supposed to taste like. This place doesn’t just get it right, it absolutely nails it.

I ordered the gratinado pepito and honestly, I wasn’t ready for how good it was. The bread was perfectly toasted on the outside but still soft and warm on the inside, making every bite feel comforting and familiar. The meat was on another level. It was tender, juicy, and so flavorful that it melted in my mouth. You could tell it had been cooked with real care and attention to detail.

The melted cheese on top added just the right amount of richness without overwhelming the other ingredients. And the sauces were incredible. From the garlic to the pink sauce, each one had a distinct homemade taste that brought everything together perfectly. They weren’t thrown on just for show they actually elevated the whole thing.

Everything from the bread to the meat to the sauces was a solid ten out of ten. The portion size was generous, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the overall experience felt like eating something straight from a street vendor in Barquisimeto , only better.

This spot stands out not just for the quality of the food, but for how authentic it feels. It’s comforting, flavorful, and made with intention. I’ll definitely be coming back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 3

Excellent

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lo máximo!!!! It's like coming back to Bqto!!! Garlic and Corn sauce were my fav 😍!!!! We'll be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pepito Mixto

OMG!!! THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! FOOD WAS ON POINT!! YOU GUYS DID NOT MISS A BEAT! ME AND MY HUBBIE WILL DEFINITELY COME BACK TO THIS LOCATION! BEST WISHES AND SUCCESS TO THE LOCATION!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had to wait 30 min for my the sandwich was OK and the fries were salty ass hell. I will never go back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Excellent service, quality food without super recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food and service! Today I came to eat at 11:45 and the guys who served me, Douglaiver and Mateo, prepared a delicious meal for us, gave us a smile and even let us eat in the place even though they were already closed. Of course I will return!

Very good service of the place, and food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Venezolana

Everything is super delicious, it will always be my top place to come!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I love the place, the atmosphere and the vibes of the workers, it is very satisfying to go to a place of your culture and feel at home, Maria took great care of us, very friendly and pretty, let's not even talk about the girls, wonderful, I love it here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

María is the best, some spectacular chichas and the pepitos, not to mention, they have some chocolate tequeños, crazy, my new favorite place 😍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Venezolana

I am glad that this business has grown so much, to the point where the physical space and work equipment became insufficient, having to wait up to ONE HOUR to receive the order for my table in grained form, in addition...

As for the food, hard and cold shrimp and burnt bacon.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Super recommended too good ✌🏾

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

I loved the service from Mary and Douglas, they were the best. I would come again without a doubt.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tremendous attention from Douglas, I am Dominican and I loved that food they prepared for me

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5