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Sofrito Latin Cafe

Sofrito Latin Cafe

8607 Palm Pkwy, Orlando I-32836-6416, United States

Cuban • Vegan • South American • Vegetarian 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."

Arempas

Arempas

350 S State St, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, 84111, 84139, United States

Vegan • Lunch • Vegetarian • Vegan Options


"I speak as a tourist. I was delighted this place has dedicated, on-the-menu options – as it is apparently open late, it would seem to be worth keeping in mind for that reason. This, and the empanada's great value, lead me to give it three stars. That said, there were some oddities. I got the vegan arepa and the vegan empanada. They were both filled with *exactly the same ingredients* and the empanada was bigger than the arepa – but the arepa costs more than 2x as much. Given these circumstances, and the fact that I liked the empanada more, I can see the empanada being a great deal for a vegan looking late night or for a bit of variety. Both of them were on the bland side, however, and far from imaginative. I did enjoy the plantains in both; otherwise, it was mainly black beans and some avocado. (From the menu, it appears that their several vegan items seem mainly to be rearranging these same ingredients. The small amount of chimichurri I was given added some flavor and was ok, but did not knock my socks off. None of it was bad, and I do think they made at least the arepa fresh with decent ingredients, but there just wasn't much flavor. Finally, they use big styrofoam packaging for to-go, which is actually enough to mean I would avoid eating here again. (Not being a local, I don't know how common this is, but I know it's not even nominally recyclable in SLC and that not all places do it. Updated from previous review on 2021-09-05"

El Sitio Coffee

El Sitio Coffee

1 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Miami, 33132, United States Of America

Cafés • Coffee • Catering • Venezuelan


"I was looking for something: no US chain something unique something you cannot get in Europe/Germany/Frankfurt. I found it near our hotel El Sitio, which was a surprise. In front of the café, they had a sales outlet for fresh empanadas. There was a massive queue for people who wanted to take them home. Many servers came and delivered the freshly prepared empanadas tray by tray, which smelled very inviting. So we got a table and ordered some to try: we can understand why there is a queue outside. We were placed in front of a screen that presented a slide show. It was lunchtime. So while watching the slide show, we became more hungry, and it was harder to make any selection: one dish on a slide looked better than the one before. Finally, my friend selected the national dish of Colombia, and the waiter showed his appreciation. And I learned the hard way what was the difference between a gentleman's cut, a lady's cut, and a Cuban cut. Last but not least: Coffee bar. Yes I was glad not to be in a US coffee chain and had coffee from paper cups but a real good coffee made with love and passion. And we were surprised when we got the bill: no wonder it is so popular: in the heart of Miami. A restaurant that everyone can afford (without a new application for a loan on your house) and which offers delicious food and delivers excellent service even if you need to communicate with hands and feet and smiles if you do not speak Spanish."