50 Best Latin American Restaurants in Orlando

“Papa Llama, 2840 Curry Ford Road, Orlando- 4-Stars Michelin Recommended- Bib Gourmand! Peruvian immigrants, Kevin and Maria Ruiz, say they founded Papa Llama in 2016 as an experimental pop up and opened the doors of this location in August 2020. In 2022, they earned the Michelin Guide's coveted "Bib Gourmand" award for establishments that serve good food at reasonable prices so naturally, I got excited. Paulina, my server, was well prepared and knowledgeable, making for an auspicious beginning in a gorgeous environment featuring good prices for dishes that could be made to satisfy both carnivores and herbivores alike. I ordered the entire family style menu which was, according to Papa Llama, "designed to be tasted together, shared, and fought over." So much food for just over a hundred dollars. The prices may have been cheap but the taste and quality of (most) victuals valieron un Perú! A hearty Big Boy Thank You (Sulpayki!) to Kevin and Maria and the culinary dactylograms of their ancestors, on this amazing cuisine (Somaq Mihuna!). The first item on the menu was Olives--whole green Castelvetrano olives marinated in house with aji panca--which were so delectable I could eat them all day. Next, the Red + Gold Beets, a minty beet salad with honey ají amarillo vinaigrette, queso fresco, and candied pistachio, which started out smooth and creamy and ended with a pleasantly piquant bite. Papas a la Huancaína followed, a fingerling potato dish with spicy aji amarillo cream, wakatay (black mint) salsa verde, and beef chicharron, topped with a fried egg. The potatoes themselves were not the star, but the combination of flavors in the sauce were amazing, unctuous but smooth. Papa Llama carries a long list of natural wines, more wines than food items, actually. That evening, I chose the Yuzu Sake, and may I say, "Holy smokes!" How refreshing after consuming so many peppers. The rest of the dishes I would give 4.5 to 5-Stars, EXCEPT for the side of frozen Sysco French fries which almost ruined an otherwise stellar meal. There are over 300 kinds of potatoes in Peru. Over 300! Perhaps in the United States we don't have the same abundance as found in El Valle Sagrado (the Sacred Valley) but, por favor, do not stoop to this! The Big Boy says, "Eat here. All the authentic Peruvian flavors at Papa Llama are 5-Star, but skip the fries, which are a corporate conglomerate frozen food disappointment."“

“me encanto la comida la atención, de mi mesero Manoli el mejor!! gracias a sus atenciones!!“

“I was recently in this place and I attended Laura Londono. Thank you Laura for such a professional and pleasant service. The restaurant from feeling proud to have someone like you. [Original] estuve hace poco en este lugar y me atendio Laura Londono .Gracias laura por tan profesional y agradable servicio .El restaurante dede sentirse orgulloso de tener alguien como tu .“

“I went on my birthday with my partner and my mother, I had a great time. We ordered some fried cheese and guava sauce as a starter and 2 piña coladas without rum. I loved them, the cheese was delicious.The meal was mofongo with fried meat, another steak and a chicken asopao.The mofongo was very good, wet, not hard. I enjoyed it, ate until I was full and took some home. Good service, good attention. ❤️“

“This place is great for a quick counter service meal. The inside is very nice and the bathrooms were clean. We ate outside on the patio for lunch. I ordered the Cali-burrito. It wasn't anything special but it was good. My friend got the Hot Taco burrito and said it was amazing (and it was huge). We shared chips and queso which was good. Our food arrived before our drinks and we had to go and ask about them after we'd had our meals for a few minutes. I think they'd forgotten to make them but after we asked they did bring them promptly.“

“Everything I have tried has been fantastic. For a small business I can’t believe the quality and value of the many delicious items I have had. Please go check this place out and support a fantastic local business.“

“As vegetarians, we have found it to be challenging to find strictly vegetarian/vegan eateries in the Orlando area but we never stop trying and it sure paid off! While doing a search on Happy Cow we discovered Earthy Picks and were delighted to try! It exceeded our expectations! The tacos are amazing and I devoured them! Our granddaughter enjoyed a berry smoothie and my hubs had a variety of bowl with a little bit of everything! We met the owner and her heart and soul is poured into this immaculate and inviting restaurant! Run! Don’t walk to get there! A wonderful new and much needed addition to the community!“

“Awesome place! Great tasting food!!“

“Excelente toda la comida y una atención excelente y rapida.“

“Comida deliciosa, saludable, sabores latinos, buena experiencia.“

“Food is excellent, so happy we tried this place! The prices for both the food and the drinks are way more than fair, and the portions are perfect for a big appetite. The Churrasco was really beyond tasty, my wifes roast pork was mouthwatering. Can't wait to try the empanadas and other offerings.“

“Well, I wanted to try the pollo Mario in Orlando. We try the chicken. It was very, very disappointing. No flavor at all. I do not recommend the chicken.. the chicharon was just ok. I don’t think I’ll be returning to the place. Now the Pollo Mario. And Woodside queens New York. Oh my God outstanding place if you’re ever in New York, please go to go to Mario in Woodside. Ny. Sorry, I tate this place 4 out of 10.“

“I first heard about Corcante from a Netflix show called "Somebody Feed Phil," and I immediately said if I visit Orlando, we're going there. So we did! My wife and I flew from NY to FL for our anniversary and visited the restaurant one night.The atmosphere of the place is modern, clean , and sophisticated. The service was great, and they were very kind. **It's a spanish restaurant, so if you don't understand spanish, no worries, just tell them.**They have a nice sized menu, so we had a hard time deciding what to order, so we asked our server what he recommended.So we ordered Chicharrón w/ guacamole to start ? ? ? ? ?.For our meal, we ordered Mofongo w/ skirt steak and chimichuri and a Pastelón Burger ? ? ? ? ?For dessert, we order bread pudding w/ ice cream and 2 café con leches. ? ? ? ? ?If you're in the Orlando area, I recommend that you check out Crocante Restaurant!Kid-friendliness: When I visited, there were 2 families sitting down with their kids having a great time.“

“It was love at first bite, almost brought a tear to my eye on how delicious it’s was. So friendly and most definitely made with love!!!!“

“The food was excellent!! The service while friendly could be more efficient. It took forever to get a second glass of water. I ordered avocado and never received it but was charged for it. Didn’t realize it until I got home.“

“This was my first time dining at Bahamas Breeze and the atmosphere was great but what really made this experience so good was our incredible server Ember. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and friendly demeanor elevated our night. Ember's excellent service ensured that every aspect of our meal was perfect, from her honest recommendations to timely service. I highly recommend Ember to anyone visiting Bahamas Breeze the best dining experience. Thank you Ember, for your outstanding hospitality she is definitely an asset to this establishment!!“

“Autana Arepas Grill is a must-visit food truck! The people are incredibly kind, and the food – especially the arepas and hamburgers – is simply unparalleled. Don't miss out, especially on their mouthwatering hamburger truffle burger!“

“My Peruvian friend approved! We were just visiting Orlando for business and found this restaurant for dinner. The ceviche had wonderful flavor all the way down to leche de tigre—we drank it all as well. The octopus was tender and delicious, and the beer was nicely cold. I had a great experience. Thank you for the authentic food—my Peruvian friend was equally happy with our choice of dinner spot!“

“It was our first visit and we loved the service and the food! The staff was so friendly and the food was delicious. We will definitely come back!“

“We sat up at the bar. A bartender was very attentive and made a great drink. It was amazing to watch the staff move every table and chair to prepare for dancing. That evening was a little sad though because when they removed all the barstools ?? you literally could not sit down anywhere -you had to stand and then it was hard to find a place to put your drink because there wasn’t enough tables available due to the large amount of people standing. Glass in hand and dancing usually leads to somebody slipping and falling, which usually leads to a lawsuit ??something perhaps the owner needs to rethink.“

“We love Bahama Breeze during our visits to Orlando. This visit we went to the same one twice during our 2 week vacation. They only got a 4 star for service as it was so variable across the 2 days. Saying that, the service was still attentive when server not busy elsewhere.Food as always was quick to the table and absolutely fabulous to me. Not sure of its authenticity to real Caribbean meals but I don’t care, it’s real good.We tried a couple of cocktails, the flight (variations on same cocktail) and the Cloud Nine. We kept going back to the Cloud Nine. Just enough juice flavours to not overpower the alcohol and set off with mango balls on top…ace“

“My family and I (a party of 20) went here on a Friday night. They were able to accommodate us. We did call ahead and they had the table set up for us. The food was so fresh and flavorful. It was authentic Dominic food. I highly recommend it!“

“Tuvimos la oportunidad de comer hoy en este Restaurante, que delicia!!! Todo rico y un servicio de excelencia. Recomendado 100%“

“Very nice place , great food ! Taste very authentic and the fish in the cebiche was super fresh as well of all ingredients. Flavor was amazing ! We surely coming back soon . Kathy was our waitress and she was amazing !!!! Great service !!“

“sus camarones ala diabla exquisito plato su servicio bueno y el ambiente familiar“

“Amazing food ! Authentic spanish food that taste flavorful with such a perfect taste of seasoning . I highly recommended to Co-workers and neighbors . Thank you Evefoodies , See you soon !“

“Best PR food in Orlando! Nice place, great prices for the quantity and the flavor is exquisite. I always have mofongo but today I ordered Chinese rice and I don’t regret it(best of the best ??) And they’re always nice with clients! Hope you guys continue with that great food and customer service 5⭐️“

“EXCELENTE LUGAR Y EL SERVICIO DE SULEINE UNICO Y LA COMIDA DEMASIADO DE EXPECTACULAR RECOMENDADO 100%“

“Very good. I loved it and it is classy beautiful atmosphere and delicious food.“

“FINALLY!!! My boss told me this spot was good and I finally got a chance to try them out. Latin Square Cuisine is a cozy spot. Tastefully decorated ,clean with great menu selections Sandwiches, soup or hot food. I got there after the rush so not all of items were available. I tried a bowl with rice plantains and mono pork ohhhh and let me not forget the black beans - I had less rice more beans. The food was hot and flavorful not very expensive with healthy portions. I had more than enough for lunch and dinner. So if you are craving Latin food this is the spot. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Guirlène was very friendly, courteous, and professional; and the food was really great. I highly recommend Kalalou to anyone visiting Orlando. Bon manje.“

“Great place. Amazing dominican food“

“Nobody else in Orlando does Peruvian food better than Aji! I have been a huge fan of their 2 other restaurant locations (Aji Ceviche Bar). Now with the Aji Express they have taken it to another level. They offer Pollo a la Braza wich is so juicy and full of flavor. They have a huge selection of dishes that are found at their other 2 restaurants. The food is always so fresh, you can taste the quality ingredients in every dish. We took my mom for Mother's Day and she was over the moon. The service was fast and the staff incredibly helpful. This Peruvian girl will be telling everyone about this new location. The quality of food you get for the price can't be beat.“

“Very good service. The food was divine, well cooked unlike other free-range chickens. Totally incredible service, Mrs. Lesbi is too sweet and blessed, she deserves recognition for such good customer service she offers ?? she made us feel welcome and celebrated that my sisters were graduating. the place is clean and pretty. Excellent place.“

“My 17 year old wanted her cake here! Their cakes are delicious but they branded hers with a white chocolate wafer with Fortuna Bakery on her birthday cake and I found that the only downfall. We don’t want an advertisement on her cake. Next time leave that off. We got the Fantasia cake. She had a great day! Thank you!“

“"Since my days in 6th grade, this place has been my go-to spot, and even now, they continue to impress me with their respect and kindness. Without fail, they always remember to include my favorite sauces with every order of their delicious tequeño burger. Much love and appreciation to the incredible staff for their consistent outstanding service. This place truly stands out as an amazing gem."“

“I make breakfast burritos/tacos almost every morning so I'm hard to please when it's something I can make.The Breakfast burrito is amazing. There was a good amount of bacon, delicious gooey white cheese with eggs and tasty flavored tortillas. the flavors were excellent and the price was worth it! (I normally feel like food trucks are overpriced).The lady didn't speak English but we managed with a menu and I'll definitely be coming back.It's a food truck at a gas station so don't expect much on atmosphere (unless you know like me some of the best food comes from a food truck at a gas station) but there was parking and a table to wait for food.Sorry no photos because I ate before I could get a picture.“

“Excellent Service by Samantha. The food was great, and served fast. The music was awesome, make feel like in Puerto Rico.“

“Súper recomendado las atenciones y el servicio son excelentes. La comida deliciosa!!“

“The food and service was amazing! I got grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and corn and a cilantro cream. My friend got fried shrimp and the broccoli was amazing with some kind of rice we both got virgin pina coladas. We were so thrilled with our waitress I wish I could remember her name she was amazing. I also tried conch fritters for the first time and they were awesome. Will definitely be going back“

“I came in with my friend who raves that this is one of his favorite food spots in Orlando and I can see why! Good food where you can taste the love and great service! I had the pork sandwich and I love the contrast of the savory pork and sweetness of the plantains! YUM I also have a big sweet tooth so the tres leches cake was super moist and nice hints of cinnamon. Very homey vibes from the food to the decor!“

“The freshest lobster in Kissimmee and the taste was definitely that of today lobster, with the mofongo being prepared perfectly. The presentation of the food was amazing with the portions leaving you filled. It was a very nice and clean restaurant and the staff was amazing and friendly. Will go back to enjoy everything Cayo Azul has to offer and would recommend anyone who loves fresh seafood to come here.“

“recomiendo 10000% ...la comida y atención super buena. Muy limpio y organizado....Adicional quiero comentar algo muy importante estoy eternamente agradecida con la Sra que atiende la mayoría del tiempo, pienso que es la dueña pues este miércoles 16 de Febrero 2022 fui a comer allí y tuve un percance de Salud y ella lo dió todo hasta que llegó el servicio de emergencias....Creo que si no hubiese actuado tan rápido no estaría para contarlo....Agradecida de ayudar a mi madre en el proceso....No sabe como me siento pues no todos los comercios demuestran nobleza y usted sobrepasó eso......Muchas gracias, espero le llegue el mensaje Gracias Yoally Denise“

“We started with cold tropical drinks, the Painkiller and King Carnival were the faves. Dinner was tasty and cooked perfectly. Lots of options on the menu. Our server Fara was great, so friendly and attentive! The outdoor patio with fans and upbeat music was so Florida!! We'll come back here.“

“fui el viernes. y todo estaba riquisimo pedi una pechuga rellena de yuca wow enorme y rica, el manposteao a otro nivel, y las bolitas de rizoto me comeria unas pocas ahora tenian una salsa brutal“

“Omg just got out of here. Amazing food. They're quick. Great prices and great tasty food. If you want something fried it is done at the moment. Oh and they serve so much food. One serving can feed two people. My boyfriend has been coming here for ever and now they got a new customer on me.“

“The food n service was excellent.“

“Viví was AMAZING! great service she interacted with us and made sure we were attended and having fun! Loved the food was great made me feel like back home and Dj amazing had us dancing all day long! Number one place will for sure recommend. 100% satisfied!Parking: We took an Uber just because we were going to drink a lot. But there is other parking for the location.“

“We stopped since we have seen great reviews here in Google , and it DID NOT disappointed; dont let the looks outside fool you ; they have buffet style food serving behind the counter ready to go but seeing another customers coming in We realized they make empanadas and other goodies ready to eat on the road; we did a quick bite and really enjoyed it ; the most we savored was the colombian empanada; very very tasty ?! Highly recommended overall if you live by this area !“

“Here's a rewritten review based on your input:"I had an incredible dining experience this morning! The food was absolutely delicious, with generous portions that left me feeling full and satisfied. But what really stood out was the presentation - it was truly incredible! The dish was beautifully plated, with vibrant colors and a visually appealing arrangement that made me almost hesitant to take a bite. Almost. The combination of flavor, quantity, and presentation made for a truly exceptional meal that I won't soon forget. Five stars and highly recommended!"“