If you’re looking for a delectable selection of authentic Puerto Rican food, El Cilantrillo Restaurant is an ideal gastronomic spot you shouldn’t miss out on.

As the number one favorite Boricua restaurant in Florida, you’ll enjoy real authentic Puerto Rican fare in large-sized portions that’ll surely make you crave for more.

In case you want to unwind with family or friends, you shouldn’t miss out on Happy Hour where you’ll enjoy the selection of delicious beverages, beer, and many more.

El Cilantrillo Restaurant Menu

Let’s take a close glimpse at some of the must-try items at El Cilantrillo Restaurant.

Appetizers

• Plantain “spider” fritters
• Corn fritters
• Fried cheese/guava sauce
• Turnovers/chicken, beef, or pizza
• Tripleta o pionono
• Fried calamari/cilantro aioli
• Fried calamari/cilantro aioli
• Stuffed fried plantains
• “The Hungry One” platter
• Mini cordon bleu
• Puerto Rican blood sausage

Salads

• El Cilantrillo House Salad
• Chicken Breast
• Skirt Steak

Soups

• Shrimp Stew
• Lobster Stew
• Chicken Stew
• Seafood Stew
• Plantain Soup

From The Sea

• “The Wild Sea”
• Lobster Tail
• Fried Snapper
• Surf & Turf

House Specials

• El Parrandon
• La Hamaca or “The Hammock”
• Cuatro Potencia or “Four Powers”
• La Granja Ensalta or “The Jumping Farm”
• El Cilantrazo
• El Afrentao or “The Overeater”
• Montado De Temporado El Cilantrillo/El Cilantrillo Seasonal “Stack”
• Main Courses
• Fried Pork Chunks
• Steak & Onions
• Roasted Pork
• Grilled Chicken Breast
• Skirt Steak
• “Kan Kan” Pork Chop
• Cassava Stuffed Chicken
• Sweet Plantain Stuffed Chicken

If you want to check out the complete menu of El Cilantrillo Restaurant, click here.

Our recommendations at El Cilantrillo Restaurant

If it’s your first time trying out El Cilantrillo Restaurant, you might find it challenging to choose which items to try out first. You might want to check out our recommendations as a good start.

The “Hungry One” Platter or Surtido “El Esmayao” is a combination of fried pork chunks, fried bone-in chicken chunks with crackling, fried green plantains, Puerto Rican style pork sausage, fried cheese, and corn fritters. If you want a special selection of must-try appetizers, this is a shareable platter that combines six of the popular appetizers served with the restaurant’s signature mayo ketchup, cilantro sauce, and guava sauce.

You should also try out the White Rice and Red Beans and match them up with a beverage of your choice. If you want something new, you might want to try out the Coconut Mojito Cocktail.

Complete your meal with the Tres Leches Dessert which will satisfy your sweet cravings.

What people are saying about El Cilantrillo Restaurant?

“Great service all around!!! That’s for starters, we ordered 3 different cocktails, and all were unique, strong right on point, and very good… Ordered the blood sausage and it’s one of the best sausages I’ve ever had in my life… Ordered the kids another appetizer the cheese cubes deep-fried, and they loved those… My wife and I split the house specialty seafood combo, with the snapper on the stake, everything on the platter was right on point… Can’t wait to get back to Orlando and right after I fly in I’ll be visiting this great restaurant ? without a doubt… Great job owners and management.”

“Amazing service by Luz. The food was delicious, everything very fresh, hot, and promptly. Luz was above and beyond. Loved her energy and positivity. She provided us with magnificent service. For sure will be back! Also, Andrea at the front desk was very attentive. We loved our experience at El Cilantrillo by the Florida Mall. Thank you, Luz, you made it very special and memorable.”

“Visited the Florida Mall location and the service was good; food was delicious, and the drinks were tasty. Sat at the bar during our hour wait and ordered some drinks and appetizers to start things off.  Then we were seated at a booth where we ordered our food and additional drinks.   Our server Byron was attentive and friendly.   Recommend this location.”

“Amazing restaurant. The Host at the front Armando told us to head to the bar so we won’t wait so long. The server Joshua was an amazing experience guiding us with menu options and drinks. We also got to meet an amazing person (Harry). So far this is my restaurant in central Florida to go to.”

“This was our first time visiting and truly enjoyed this restaurant. The restaurant inside is beautiful compared to other Latin restaurants. I found it to be a bit more upscale appearance but still with the Puerto Rican vibe with Spanish music and gorgeous holiday decorations. The food was so delicious and a perfect presentation. The service was great as well.  They also offer online reservations via OpenTable which is great to earn points and guarantee a table.”

“Great service, Victor was amazing. Very attentive. Our drinks were simply amazing, kudos to the bartender as well as our food, wow very flavorful kudos to the chef. Great establishment, we will be back.”

“First time visiting El Cilantrillo at Florida Mall Armando, was a great help, and helped dissect the menu and he made sure that we were always good. Great personality and the aesthetic for this location is extremely welcoming.”

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Final thoughts

When it comes to authentic Puerto Rican dishes, make sure you’ll drop by at El Cilantrillo Restaurant soon if you’re spending your visiting Orlando soon. The great selection of delectable food choices and a vast array of beverages will ensure an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

El Cilantrillo Restaurant
Address: 1301 Florida Mall Ave, Orlando, FL 32809
Telephone: +1 407-730-5890

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