Sofrito Latin Cafe - Orlando

I'm not from Orlando so perhaps this is a chain and I shouldn't have loved it so much, but the wife and I really liked our meal here. It's a casual counter service restaurant. Order your food and then sit down and wait for it to be brought out to you. They even have some kiosks where you can order it on the computer, which can be handy when there is language barrier and or you don't know what these dishes are. Everything is very flavorful and service was quick, speedy and friendly. A surprise star was the cocktails. For a quick counter service restaurant, they really seem to put more love into them than you might expect. In fact, they do a better job than many restaurants claiming to serve craft cocktails. My pisco sour was really good. And I appreciate that you can order the drinks without ice or change things up a bit if you desire (even when ordering via the kiosk). There's also plenty about door seating for when things are nice outside. We will return!

I can't speak for the authenticity of the food. However it was a decent. The plantains were delicious. The Cuban was good, but a little dry for my taste (but that is just my opinion). I got my food to go so the staff wouldn't have been able provide me any additional mustard. That being said, the staff was very friendly and attentive when I was waiting for my food and the vibe was nice.

Great place for Latin American cuisine. It has a bar, indoor seating, and two outdoor seating areas. It is casual. You order at the entrance and then pick a table where you will sit while your meal is prepared and brought to you. The food is delicious and the plates are generous in proportions. They also have typical desserts and good coffee. The service is very friendly.

You know a place is good when the people inside are smiling and having a great time. Was in Orlando for a couple days and couldn't have made a better decision than going here for dinner. The place was fairly occupied when we were there but the hosts were amazing to guide us through the self ordering kiosks and the ordering counter. The ambience was warm and relaxing, a homey vibe. the windows are big and let in plenty of natural light. They have a courtyard seating adjacent to the main hall. The menu is fairly expansive and covers a range of appetizers and main courses. They have dishes from all over Latin America. We ordered their Pollo Al Horno, which is half bone is roasted chicken, seasoned with thyme, rosemary, garlic and other seasonings. It's a Peruvian dish. There was a choice of three sides. We chose white rice, beans and black beans. We also ordered Sopa De Pollo, chicken soup made with potatoes, carrots and celery, the Dominican way. We paid at the counter and were assigned a number. It wasn't long before our soup arrived. It was served hot in a cast iron pot and wow it was amazing. Having driven for more than five hours, it felt so good to have that warm soup. I really loved the chicken and the potatoes in it. Most chicken soups use chicken breasts and I don't really like them that much but this was different. It had leg quarters and pieces of thighs, with bones,too. The soup really felt wholesome. Next was our Pollo Al Horno. I could tell it was great just by looking at it. The presentation was amazing with the roasted chicken, white rice, boiled yukkas and the salad placed neatly on the plate. It tasted even better than the way it looked. The chicken was just well done with a crispy skin and a succulent meat inside. The thyme and rosemary seasoning were popping inside my mouth. I just felt the amount of rosemary could have been toned down a little and the skin could also have been buttered a bit more, in my opinion. But it was great. The boiled yukkas with the chilli and mint paste was simply amazing. I felt like I had never tasted yukkas that good. This is a great restaurant and if you love Latin American foods or want to add richness to your food experiences, this is the place to go in Orlando. The prices are great too and the servers and hosts are super helpful and amazing.

Their empanadas were delicious, there was a wait time for carry out. The atmosphere was nice and inviting. It had alot of families sitting down and enjoying their meal which was beautiful, servers were nice and welcoming and even explained items on menu. Will definitely be back anytime i am in Orlando.