Sofrito Latin Cafe

When I say I love me some Puerto Rican food and found this place, I was elated!

Let me get started on the ambiance. Parking was easy, which was nice. The you walk in and either order on a tablet or n individual if you have questions which kept the line moving.

Once we ordered we took our number and sat outside in this beautiful, stunning patio! Well lit with lights clean.

We received our food in a decent amount of time. We ate our plates up, flavors were on point. I e only had a savory empanada so the chocolate one was a delicious surprise! I was very satisfied with my food and would recommend over and over again!

Let me start off by saying that it's lovely to go to a fast casual type of restaurant where the atmosphere is lovely. The person at the front sadly could be better utilized somewhere else in the restaurant as he wasn't friendly or kind and seemed annoyed by our questions about the differences between the menu items.

That said, the food was delicious! Everything was freshly prepared and came out in a timely fashion. I always appreciate a restaurant that uses fresh ingredients and even cares enough to make it visually appealing.

We will be back!!

Amazing value and delicious, healthy Latin food. The salmon is always great, as is the roast pork, Cobb salad, and rotisserie chicken. Don't sleep on the red beans (or black beans.

The portions are huge and can easily make 2 meals if you pick your sides right.

I recently discovered a fantastic Cuban restaurant located close to Disney, thanks to a colleague who took me there. I ordered a Cuban Sandwich and was blown away by how delicious it tasted. The portion size was generous and the price was reasonable. The bread was perfectly crispy on the outside and packed with meat. I also had a Cheese Empanada which came with a delicious cilantro sauce. The service at the restaurant was quick and efficient, and the ambiance was relaxed and comfortable. I definitely plan to return to this restaurant in the future.

I took a chance and ordered delivery because without ever visiting the restaurant in person. Great choice! The food was well packed and super delicious. The shrimp was flavorful and we loved the chimichurri that came with the steak. I was also a huge fan of the empanadas.

We skipped the boring buffet breakfast at our nearby hotel and came here instead. The interior of this restaurant is super cute. We loved the cozy dark walls contrasted with the woven lighting hanging from the ceiling and the pretty woodwork behind the bar. There are tons of floor to ceiling windows so it feels bright even with the dark walls. The Latin music playing in the background set the vibe. It's a fun yet relaxing place.

The ordering process is different here but it works. You can either place your order via kiosk or with the host. Once your order is placed, you're given a number to take to whatever table you choose to sit at. They have indoor & outdoor seating. They also have serve yourself water and utensils (metal).

We tried the Dos Huevos Desayuno, the Desayuno Criollo and the Argentinian Spinach & Cheese Empanada. We enjoyed all of the food. I'm obsessed with fried Yucca now. The only thing I didn't love was the shredded beef that came with the Desayuno Criollo. It had good flavor and there was plenty of it but it was a little dry and tough. We also had Americano coffees and they were hot and delicious.

There are many options on this menu so definitely come by and give several of them a try and find your favorite.

Came here because I wanted a cuban sando. People loved it and say it was a reasonable price.
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I started with a espresso with little milk and the coffee was good. It was strong and tasty.
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Venezuelan beef empanada the crust was good. It was crispy and chewy. It came with a green dip that was flavorful. I had to ask for some habenero sauce to spice things up.
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Habenero sauce they make this home made but it wasn't as spicy as I thought it be.
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Cuban sandwich - big portion for under 10 bucks. The sandwich was really good and great for sharing. The bread was a good texture too.
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Ambiance and vibe is you order and pay. Grab a number and they bring the food to you. It's casual. I hope this review helps and thanks for reading. Have a yelptastic day!

01.21.2024
*TAKE OUT ORDER*

Our good friend recommended trying this place. This was our first meal after we landed in Orlando. We got there at 8:30, and they were closing at 9:00 pm. So we made it just before closing.

The little cafe is in a small strip mall. There are self-order monitors and a cashier on the left for ordering. You seat yourself after ordering and they bring the food out to you according to the table number. There's a bar but there are no TVs. So you're enjoying each other's company and the delicious food.

The Argentinian spinach empanada had a pastry exterior versus the Cuban chicken empanada, which was a crispy exterior. The Argentinian beef empanada reminded me of Filipino empanadas with a thicker dough/pastry. The fried sweet plantains were the best! It was the side for hubby's Cubano. A good size and filled with a lot of meat.

01/23/2024
*TAKE OUT ORDER*
Hubby finished his last meeting of the day at 8:30 pm so we sped on over again to pick up dinner for me, dessert for him and cocktail drinks to go! Churros were okay but the Piña Colada was AMAZING!! We were loving the "To Go" drinks from here.

Definitely a place we'd come back to! Note: If you order take out stand by the bar or they won't know.

Good lunch and dinner spot. Order first, grab your number, then seat yourself wherever available. Ambiance is just right for casual get together. Got the steak plate and it was amazing. Would definitely come back

My daughter tells me and her dad that this is her new favorite restaurant in Orlando! The food is so fresh, including the smoothies (mango and blackberry). The black beans were delicious, as were the guava pastelitos. Even the music and atmosphere was delightful. Come here for a wonderful meal and don't forget to Yelp check in for $5 off of $30.