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Winter Park,
FL
32789
407-629-2822 | | | | | Description: WINTER PARK. One trip to this Winter Park gem, and you'll be begging them to open for dinner too. The place is so tiny that it quickly fills up during lunch, so elbow your way in and claim a pressed "Choripan" sandwich with Serrano ham and Spanish-style sausage. On your way out, order a café con leche to go. Even with no sugar added, it's like dessert in a Styrofoam cup.
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| 103 E Semoran Blvd
Casselberry,
FL
32730
407-834-0882 | | | | | Description: Heaven is a cheap plate of chorizo and eggs with rice, beans, and warm tortillas at 3:30am. Is your mouth watering yet? This tiny Mexican food joint, red-roofed and unassuming, is open 24 hours a day. It comes with mariachi music playing in the kitchen, orders called out in Spanish, a free-standing salsa bar, and heaping portions of food.
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| 325 S Orlando Ave
Winter Park,
FL
32789-3608
407-628-0294 | | | | | Description: WINTER PARK. Simple styling and uncomplicated service are the hallmarks of this small place, which serves up fantastic Cuban food. Especially good for takeout, the Deli offers traditional dishes like empanadas and tamales, supplementing them with sandwiches featuring pork, ham and more. As you might expect, the attention given to everything is first-rate, and it shows in the flavor. The black beans and rice, for which the place was named, are particularly good. If it's busy, don't be put off just order quickly and be ready to eat. Reservations not accepted. Smart casual dress.
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| 8625 International Dr
Orlando,
FL
32819
407-248-2222 | | | | | Description: INTERNATIONAL DRIVE. It's all about artistry here from the works of art adorning the walls to the creations coming from the kitchen. Portions are small and, if dining with a group, can be eaten tapas style. Foods pull on Latin American, Caribbean and Middle Eastern influences. Try the Cajun egg rolls or the duck salad. Nice wine list available by the glass or bottle. Occasionally, guests are treated to live, exotic music and dancing (belly dancers, opera singers and flamenco dancers). Smart casual dress. Reservations not accepted.
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| 937 W State Rd 436
Altamonte Springs,
FL
32714-2927
407-682-6834 | | | | | Description: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS. Festive and fun, Don Pepe's is a master at doing well what it knows best. Although they've broadened their approach to Cuban cuisine by incorporating dishes from other Latin countries, they maintain a sure hand with empanadas, papas rellenos and slow-roasted beef and pork. Foods are tender, savory and have a zest that patrons crave when they're away too long. The restaurant also has a substantial collection of Spanish wines that complement the robust flavors of the cuisine. Priority seating accepted. Smart casual dress.
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| 4012 Central Florida Pkwy
Orlando,
FL
32837
407-393-4333 | | | | | Description: A vaulted ceiling and Italianate windows adorn this beautiful dining room, located in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The skilled staff concoct the Asian-dressed ceviche cocktail (shrimp, green papaya, sesame, puffed rice and stuffed cashew) right at your table. Brilliant, internationally-inspired dinner choices, such as Mongolian marinated and grilled veal chop with Chinese eggplant and Thai fried rice, make quite an impression, as does the thoughtful wine list.
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| 2499 S Orange Ave
Orlando,
FL
32806
407-841-3840 | | | | | Description: SOUTH ORANGE AVE. Fantastic Cuban dishes and festive atmosphere give a clue as to why this restaurant is so popular. The lunch crowd is typically large, so either arrive early or check back later for dinner. Tasty vegetables, savory pork and steaming rice are staple ingredients of many of the dishes offered at this Cuban favorite. Their specialty is paella, which takes awhile to make (but it's worth it). Smart casual dress. Reservations recommended.
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| 2419 S Hiawassee Rd
Orlando,
FL
32835
407-296-0626 | | | | | Description: Hidden away in suburban shopping center, this inviting Mexican restaurant features a bold color scheme and a cabana-style bar. Traditional Mexican eats, loaded with native spices, win raves from diners, who down chilled coronas and potent margaritas to cut the heat of some of the dishes. Performing Wednesday through Saturday, live mariachi bands enhance the fun.
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| 5259 International Dr
Orlando,
FL
32819
407-355-0355 | | | | | Description: INTERNATIONAL DRIVE. Few restaurants can compete with the atmosphere and, yes, the cuisine of this colorful chain of Brazilian-style churrascarias. A family-friendly ambience pervades as diners enjoy a feast for the ages, one that features gaucho-wearing servers circling the South American-themed dining room with mouthwatering skewers of seasoned beef, chicken, lamb, pork, and Brazilian sausage. Just pick what you want, and they're happy to serve it up. Added temptations are Texas-sized side dishes like garlic mashed potatoes and sweet fried bananas the extravagant salad bar has been known to turn heads as well.
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