Teresa
Google
We celebrated my birthday dinner at Estefan Kitchen Orlando this past Saturday, and I was beyond impressed! From the location and vibrant décor to the outstanding service and OMG the food—everything was spectacular.
Parking can be a little tricky (there was a car show with some streets blocked), but it was still manageable. We made a reservation for 5:45 PM, and while the restaurant had plenty of tables when we arrived, it quickly filled up.
We started with Baked Empanadas, Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Plantains, Traditional Ceviche, and Croquettes de Bacalao. Each appetizer was bursting with flavor and set the tone for the rest of the meal. For entrées, our table enjoyed the Palomilla Steak, Seared Shredded Beef, Seafood Paella (easily feeds 4), Chino Cubano, and Avocado Salad. Every single bite was fresh, flavorful, and 100% authentic. We couldn’t resist tasting each other’s dishes and loved them all.
We also tried the daiquiris and traditional mojito, both with and without alcohol, and they were fantastic, light, refreshing, and a perfect complement to the meal.
Dessert was the cherry on top (literally and figuratively). We ordered the Flan, Tres Leches, Chocolate Lava Cake, and Natilla, with extra spoons so we could all share. Each one was amazing, and I love that they have a separate menu dedicated just to desserts!
Our server, Joanne, was an absolute gem, sweet, attentive, and quick to ensure we never waited long for drinks, apps, or entrées. The restaurant was spotless, with tables cleaned promptly after guests left. The live band was fantastic and engaging, even getting everyone up for a classic conga line!
A small note of feedback: the photographer goes table to table offering group pictures. While ours came out beautifully, the large printed restaurant name and date across the photo felt a bit distracting. A smaller logo or placement on the souvenir frame instead might look more polished.
Overall, Estefan Kitchen Orlando is a place I will absolutely return to. It’s 100% recommendable, a truly authentic and memorable experience, and absolutely deserving of a solid 5-star review. See you soon!