Porch Light Latin Kitchen

Sat at bar and ate twice here in the last 2 weeks. I really like this place! The chef, Andre Gomez, gives you personal attention. Chef and staff are attentive and genuinely want you to enjoy the food and experience. Conch fritters were good though some people don't like conch so keep that in mind. Whole fried fish is so perfect-it doesn't need accompanying sauce. The sauce on its own is delicious just think the fish is rich enough on it's own. The El Chapo cocktail is delicious. They have a solid local beer selection. Red sangria is ok but I was full at the time. Tres leches was delicious. Lovely neighborhood ambiance.

First time in from out of town. Came in starving. Order a salad expecting it to be huge but it wasn’t and I didn’t touch it. (Not because it was bad but I needed food and this salad wasn’t it) However, when I told them I really didn’t want the salad they swapped it out for the beer can chicken burrito. Really really good flavor. Chicken was tender and flavorful. Service is very fast. Great for an on the go lunch. Sorry I was moody servers. :(

This is by far the my favorite restaurant in Smyrna. Andre is the best and he will go out of his way to make sure your meal is great. Some might argue that the prices are a little high, but you're paying for quality not quantity and PLLK's quality is the best in the area. On discovering the restaurant I ate there every day for over a month straight. I've had the entire menu multiple times over. If you have a big appetite, I recommended the Can-Can ( a pork chop as big as my arm!) or the Tomahawk Ribeye (only an occasional special). I love the corn and the Triple Torta as well. If there are any menu items weaker than the rest, I would say it's the Beer Can Chicken Burrito and the salads. Everything else is just terrific.

Joel, Todd all staff and especially Owner and Chef Andre Gomez at Porch Light Latin Kitchen...we give you hats off! Amazing, delicious, flavorful and most heavenly dining experience! Everthing was so very good.....but that whole fried fish and tantalizing pork chop...."yummy"! My husband and I had our first visit for lunch today after seeing this restaurant on Atlanta Eats. Cozy vibe, astounding service, friendly, inviting, with upbeat music and delicious food. We will be back, over and over again.

Cute and cozy location. The service was great. Our server was super friendly and did a great job of answering our questions and describing the dishes. The food was good (not exactly like you can get in Puerto Rico but definitely close enough) we didn’t order any drinks but they had some good options. We started with the empanadas and carne frita. Both were good and flavorful. I ordered some corn and it was spicy but delicious. The Mac& cheese and the Pork Chop can can are great choices as well. I’ll be back to try more items and definitely check out some drinks. Great atmosphere. The partial open kitchen is nice. The decor is super cute as well.

Outstanding food, originality, personal, friendly, at home feeling. We got two seats at the bar top and couldn't ask for a better first time experience. I got the whole fried fish, de-boned snapper it was delicious.

Absolutely incredible! Been anxiously awaiting a chance to try this place and it did not disappoint. The food was outstanding. I seriously would like to try every dish on the menu. I also hear that sitting at the bar to watch the magic happen in the kitchen is also an absolute must. I can’t say enough things about the lovely atmosphere and just the phenomenal flavors incorporated into each dish. Can’t wait to come back!

I have been wanting to try this place since it was featured on a local restaurant show and it was worth the wait!! Everything we had was delicious and full of flavor! Very authentic Puerto Rican food. Cute interior with bright colors. Makes you feel like you are on the island! Food...I had the beer can chicken burrito and it was delicious. Lots of chicken, rice and green salsa. I split it and was able to try the triple torta as well....loved the pork. So much flavor. Crispy bits. Lots of salty goodness. The egg adds to the richness. The bread is so light and doesn't overpower or dull the flavors. We also tried the steak skewers and empanadas to start. Great for sharing. The steak was so tender and perfectly charred. It was one of my favorite things. For sides, we split corn, plantains, yuca fries, mac & cheese, and tostones. Everything was excellent. I REALLY liked the the corn. I could come back and eat just the corn and steak skewers. The yuca fries were also great...crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a tasty dipping sauce. The mac & cheese was creamy and rich. We had a couple cupcakes of the tres leches to finish and it was soooo good. It was one of the best tres leches that I have had. Not too sweet. Great texture. For drinks, I really enjoyed my Mula. It was a Mule but with Tequila...really refreshing. Our service was outstanding. We were checked on multiple times. Good frequency for drink refreshes and food was prompt and hot. Can't wait to go back!!