Tostada Cubana
Sofrito Latin Cafe

Sofrito Latin Cafe

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

Cuban • Vegan • Barbecue • Sandwiches


"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."

Blue Sky Food By The Pound

Blue Sky Food By The Pound

5751 Bird Rd, 33155, Miami, US, United States

Food • Cuban • Casual • Coffee


"This is a sad day. Customer of 15 years. Today that will end. I very much doubt the owner will see to it that things change. Let’s start with the most obvious issue which is the BEHAVIOR OF STAFF. In the 15 years I’ve been going, one thing is a constant given when entering. The staff will comment on you and more often than not they have something NEGATIVE to say. They assume based on appearance that you’re not a Spanish speaker. They’re dead wrong, this is Miami and it’s safe to assume just about everyone knows Spanish to some capacity. This isn’t just one circumstance, it happens way too often. It’s a reoccurring theme especially with the people I’ve recommended to eat there.Why did I even eat there? One food item. I usually get a rice, one side and an animal protein. Cost depends on what protein you get. It was once a given you’d always have extra food left over, because when you go to a place called “Blue Sky Food By The Pound.” It’s basically implied. It used to be the case where you’d get more food than you could possibly eat in one sitting. What’s happened over the years? They’ve reduced quantity they give and the price has gone up. How so? They used to have the scale on the front counter to see the exact weight of the food you were purchasing. They’ve placed the scale in at the back counter out of view, still using it. Just far enough to where you can’t see it visibly. Also used print out a label with said weight of food you’d be getting. They no longer do that either. Conclusion is no one likes to eat at a place where the staff is RUDE and the practices are LUCRATIVE.Photo is what you’ll get for $13"