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
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat 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 →
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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.
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Nice place. The food tastes like real authentic Puerto Rican food. The servers were great.
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So much food, we had to try mucho
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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
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La comida más deliciosa que me he comido The most delicious food I have eaten
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First time trying, mofongo was good!
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The experience was so good, the food delicious and great portions for the price.
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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.
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Pesimo servicio la atencion mala los meters se tacos hablado y demora para la comida no lo recomiendo
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Muy buena su comida y su servicio al cliente
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Excelente servicio, la comida buenísima y buen ambiente familiar.
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El mofongo con churrasco ala jillo, exelente.
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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.
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The shrimp mofomgo was the bomb! Shrimps were big, the sauce was exquisite and a big portion too.
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La comida no estaba muy buena mi expectativa era diferente
Overall Score
69 / 100
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.
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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)
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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