Absolutely worth a very special treat! A fantastic experience from the time we parked in the parking lot until we return to our car...... I'm not enough of a foodie to really give a description justice but it was worth every cent!
Andrea A
Second time restaurant has cancelled our reservations. We will not try again!
Andjela Avram
Papa Llama was absolutely delicious! Every dish was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. The service was wonderful—attentive, warm, and knowledgeable. The atmosphere felt intimate and thoughtfully curated, making the whole dining experience feel special from start to finish. Highly recommend!
D Jean
Totally get the Michelin star, food was outstanding. The flavors were amazing and the food was perfectly cooked. I’m just sad this place isn’t in my hometown !
AC Slater
Very good meal with the highlight being the plump shrimp anticuchero. Everything was good to great. Natural wine wasn't a huge hit for me but my partner loved the pairing. What's most impressive is the entire restaurant is run only by the husband and wife team. I can't think of any starred restaurants anywhere around the world that can share that achievement.
jimmy flores
This restaurant really deserves this michelin star food was incredible, the host was amazing
Sonia Flores
Excellent experience in this Michellin Star Restaurant! Food is incredible, and service from Maria was impeccable! What a delight to your taste buds, will be back!
Carlo
The restaurant is in a place that is definitely not Michelin-worthy - at least, from the outside. Inside it is simple but cheerful and well looked after.
Good food - three courses and five dishes. Unfortunately the service is lacking, absolutely not from Michelin. I have no problem with long dinners but waiting fifty minutes between one course and another is absolutely unacceptable. Let's get an extra chef.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Megan McCourt
We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at Papa Llama. The food was delicious, with unique and flavorful combinations, and the service was top-notch. It was great to learn that the restaurant is owned and managed by a husband-and-wife duo, whose passion is evident in every detail. We'll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean M
Out of the 10 1-star Michelin places we’ve dined in across the globe, this place lands at #3! The decor and atmosphere were pleasant with the small footprint of only 7 tables accompanied by soothing Latin music. The one server took care of all tables with ease and a smile as she explained the menu and answered any questions.
Of note- not only is there only 1 server, there is only 1 chef. What a delight and treat to see something this sophisticated in motion. *hat tip*
We opted for the wine pairing which paired nicely with the flavorful dishes. While the presentation of some dishes may not have been to the level of the more renowned 2 and 3-star Michelin restaurants, they were still plated quite beautifully and more importantly the flavor was outstanding!
This establishment may be another favorite of ours in Orlando and we are already making plans to return!
10/10! Highly recommend! Maria & her husband work together to provide an intimate & delicious experience! My boyfriend and I were very impressed & were very happy with the experience. Make sure you make a reservation because walk-ins are not accepted.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Landon Countryman
Amazing dinner and wine pairing. As a fan of Peruvian food, I was interested in seeing it elevated to a Michelin star level and was not disappointed!
Tiffany Packard
Everything was amazing! The ambiance, flavor selections, even the music was on point. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an enjoyable evening with greats food and service.!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Farrissey
This was simply a delightful experience from start to finish. Sitting in a strip mall it is deceptively simple from the outside. But the inside is very tastefully decorated and feels so homey; like you're sitting in someone's kitchen at home.
The food was delicious, but my personal favorites were the starter dishes: the cucumber salad and the u10 shrimp. The shrimp may be the best I've ever tasted with a spectacular char. The salad had a delicious dressing. But every course was really something.
Had a great wine selection and Maria was so knowledgeable about the different opinions. I loved that they had several options of Orange wine, which is not very common! It's basically a two-man show, which is even more impressive.
Very deserving of their first Michelin star and can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey Blydenburgh
Great wine pairing with each course. The Lomo and Shrimp were delicious!
Absolutely worth a very special treat! A fantastic experience from the time we parked in the parking lot until we return to our car...... I'm not enough of a foodie to really give a description justice but it was worth every cent!
Second time restaurant has cancelled our reservations. We will not try again!
Papa Llama was absolutely delicious! Every dish was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. The service was wonderful—attentive, warm, and knowledgeable. The atmosphere felt intimate and thoughtfully curated, making the whole dining experience feel special from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Totally get the Michelin star, food was outstanding. The flavors were amazing and the food was perfectly cooked. I’m just sad this place isn’t in my hometown !
Very good meal with the highlight being the plump shrimp anticuchero. Everything was good to great. Natural wine wasn't a huge hit for me but my partner loved the pairing. What's most impressive is the entire restaurant is run only by the husband and wife team. I can't think of any starred restaurants anywhere around the world that can share that achievement.
This restaurant really deserves this michelin star food was incredible, the host was amazing
Excellent experience in this Michellin Star Restaurant! Food is incredible, and service from Maria was impeccable! What a delight to your taste buds, will be back!
The restaurant is in a place that is definitely not Michelin-worthy - at least, from the outside. Inside it is simple but cheerful and well looked after.
Good food - three courses and five dishes. Unfortunately the service is lacking, absolutely not from Michelin. I have no problem with long dinners but waiting fifty minutes between one course and another is absolutely unacceptable. Let's get an extra chef.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at Papa Llama. The food was delicious, with unique and flavorful combinations, and the service was top-notch. It was great to learn that the restaurant is owned and managed by a husband-and-wife duo, whose passion is evident in every detail. We'll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Out of the 10 1-star Michelin places we’ve dined in across the globe, this place lands at #3! The decor and atmosphere were pleasant with the small footprint of only 7 tables accompanied by soothing Latin music. The one server took care of all tables with ease and a smile as she explained the menu and answered any questions.
Of note- not only is there only 1 server, there is only 1 chef. What a delight and treat to see something this sophisticated in motion. *hat tip*
We opted for the wine pairing which paired nicely with the flavorful dishes. While the presentation of some dishes may not have been to the level of the more renowned 2 and 3-star Michelin restaurants, they were still plated quite beautifully and more importantly the flavor was outstanding!
This establishment may be another favorite of ours in Orlando and we are already making plans to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lomo Saltado
Restaurantji Recommends
10/10! Highly recommend! Maria & her husband work together to provide an intimate & delicious experience! My boyfriend and I were very impressed & were very happy with the experience. Make sure you make a reservation because walk-ins are not accepted.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing dinner and wine pairing. As a fan of Peruvian food, I was interested in seeing it elevated to a Michelin star level and was not disappointed!
Everything was amazing! The ambiance, flavor selections, even the music was on point. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an enjoyable evening with greats food and service.!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was simply a delightful experience from start to finish. Sitting in a strip mall it is deceptively simple from the outside. But the inside is very tastefully decorated and feels so homey; like you're sitting in someone's kitchen at home.
The food was delicious, but my personal favorites were the starter dishes: the cucumber salad and the u10 shrimp. The shrimp may be the best I've ever tasted with a spectacular char. The salad had a delicious dressing. But every course was really something.
Had a great wine selection and Maria was so knowledgeable about the different opinions. I loved that they had several options of Orange wine, which is not very common! It's basically a two-man show, which is even more impressive.
Very deserving of their first Michelin star and can't wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great wine pairing with each course. The Lomo and Shrimp were delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lomo Saltado, Ensalada, Pumpkin Donut
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