EL CILANTRILLO CAFE & RESTAURANT

EL CILANTRILLO CAFE & RESTAURANT is a quiet keeper — an A kitchen, 91/100, no fuss, last checked January 15, 2026.

On health score it's safer than 44% of Osceola County restaurants we grade. Diners rate it 4.5 from 10,990 reviews. Menus here flag options for dairy-free and healthy diners.

Get directions Call (407) 201-4505

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (91/100)
Violations
9 total — 9 basic
Address
3628 W VINE ST, Kissimmee, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Puerto Rican restaurant, Creole restaurant
Price
$10–50
Rating
4.5 stars (10990 reviews)
Seats
92
Phone
(407) 201-4505
Website
Official website
Photo of EL CILANTRILLO CAFE & RESTAURANT
Photo: El Cilantrillo Restaurant - Kissimmee

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 10,990 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Across 18 reviews, opinion here is genuinely mixed. Opinion on price is split — those reviews land at 3.0 on average.

If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (10 reviews). Of the 18 rated reviews, 10 sit at four stars or better and 5 at two or below. One subject never comes up here: how clean the place looks.

On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (91/100), with 9 basic violations. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. DBPR last walked in on January 15, 2026. That puts it ahead of 44% of graded kitchens in Osceola County. The citations behind that grade include in-use food dispensing utensils properly stored and dishwashing facilities.

This is a listing where the two measures each tell half the story. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 18 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    We went in and waited over 10 minutes to get drinks. The table behind us came in after us and got drinks within 3 minutes. The food was served and they never asked if we needed anything. We had to keep on asking for limes,hot sauce. I mean no attention to details. The food was just OK and overpriced.

  • June 29, 2026

    Nice place. The food tastes like real authentic Puerto Rican food. The servers were great.

  • June 23, 2026

    So much food, we had to try mucho

  • June 21, 2026

    Entre hoy 21 de junio 2026 720pm y estuve esperando casi 30 minutos y nunca ningun mesero ni nadie se acercó a preguntarnos si nos habían atendido me párese una falta de respeto de parte de ellos cuando vieron que nos paramos para irnos fue q venia alguien y le dije q espere mucho tiempo y m fui no recomiendo este restauran y soy puertorriqueño

  • June 20, 2026

    La comida más deliciosa que me he comido The most delicious food I have eaten

  • June 14, 2026

    First time trying, mofongo was good!

  • June 14, 2026

    The experience was so good, the food delicious and great portions for the price.

  • June 14, 2026

    I paid for a steak with onions plate that was very good. Unfortunately I also paid for a skirt steak with mofongo. It was not skirt steak. I paid double the price of a regular plate of steak. Don’t do that! Don’t try to pull a fast one on your customers. If you don’t have that cut of meat, say so. I will not be spending my money at this location for now on and I will let everyone I know, not to do so either.

  • June 12, 2026

    Pesimo servicio la atencion mala los meters se tacos hablado y demora para la comida no lo recomiendo

  • June 11, 2026

    Muy buena su comida y su servicio al cliente

  • June 9, 2026

    Excelente lugar para comer y pasar tiempo en familia, música agradable y la comida con buen sabor, la comida sale rápido y está servida en buenas porciones. Muy buen trato de los empleados incluyendo a la señorita Yolimar.

  • June 9, 2026

    Excelente experiencia. La comida estaba deliciosa, con ingredientes frescos y muy buen sabor. El servicio fue rápido y amable, y el ambiente del restaurante era limpio y acogedor. Sin duda volvería y lo recomiendo a quienes busquen una buena comida y una atención de calidad. ¡Muchas gracias por el excelente servicio de parte de la mesera Yolimar.

  • June 9, 2026

    La atención no es tan buena.Fui con mi familia en mi cumpleaños y ni felicidades te dan,dicen que tienes que comprar un postre si quieres que te canten felicidades. La comida extracara $432 por 6 personas,y una propina incluida del 20% que no la merece y es obligatoria. No lo recomiendo, hay muchos lugares mejores y más económicos.

  • June 8, 2026

    Excelente servicio, la comida buenísima y buen ambiente familiar.

  • June 6, 2026

    El mofongo con churrasco ala jillo, exelente.

  • June 4, 2026

    I had a disappointing experience. It took a long time to place our order, and the food arrived separately. My partner received their meal first and finished eating before my plate arrived about 30 minutes later. The food itself was good, but the service needs significant improvement. Considering the high prices, the overall experience did not meet expectations.

  • June 1, 2026

    The shrimp mofomgo was the bomb! Shrimps were big, the sauce was exquisite and a big portion too.

  • May 31, 2026

    La comida no estaba muy buena mi expectativa era diferente

Overall Score

69 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 8 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 8 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
12 to 8 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 15, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 9 basic

    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×2)
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
  2. July 30, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained (×2)
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: January 15, 2026