"We were on a hunt for a good Cuban meal in Orlando and this place was very close to Old Town area. The outside facade was very simple and the inside decor was dated. It could use a makeover to make it more appealing but it was clean. We were immediately greeted when we came in and then seated. We ordered the breaded chicken breast /pollo empanizado and pork chunks / masitas de puerco. Both entree includes rice and choice of either black or red beans. We also ordered a salad with avocados/ aguacate. We also ordered fresh mango juice, they had other fresh juice options: passion fruit, sour sop, orange. Like any real Cuban meal experience, we had coffee / cortadito to complete our lunch. Sabroso. The flavors were very authentic and very reminiscent of our Miami go to places. This made us happy, since our expectation was low, this far north from Miami. We were so excited that we found this place and the reviews were helpful for us to make a selection. There was 1 other place, 3 miles away that showed up when we goggle searched for Cuban restaurant, but when we went in, it looked more Puerto Rican offerings so we left. It looked good but we needed the real deal. The portions were average and adequate. We came in at lunch and they only had 1 wait staff and there were 3 other tables, she managed her time and we did not have to wait too long to place an order. Our food was served in less than 30 minutes. This place was a gem. If you want your Cuban meal fix, highly recommend coming here. You will not be disappointed. We enjoyed every bite."

"Stopped in on a Friday night and they were surprisingly not busy. Had prompt friendly service. Server spoke perfect English with an American accent. I ordered fresh squeezed mango juice and it was wonderful—sweet, cold, and slightly thick with pulp. Nothing like bottled mango juice. I also had ham croquettes and they were addictive. Perfect of ratio of ham, cheese, and breading. Excellent texture. My ground beef Creole-style picadillo with two soft fried eggs, rice, beans, and plantains was excellent. My friend ordered chicken soup and was highly impressed."

"My family and I stopped here on our way to funspot. The restaurant was nice and clean, friendly staff. Food was really good and fresh, well seasoned. Empanadas were delicious."

"I wanted some homemade chicken soup to soothe my soul and this place did not disappoint! I highly recommend this place. It’s my second time dining here while visiting the area. It’s a hidden gem."

"I always came here for a quick lunch and got the midnight sandwich and it's consistently delicious. I came for dinner and decided to get something different so I ordered the churrasco, it was cooked perfectly. It was sooo good. It came with rice, beans, plantains, plenty of food!! I will definitely come again to get the same thing or maybe even try something new since there’s so much on the menu. The service was great, Gerry. the owner came to ask us how the food was, it made it feel very homey."