ESTEFAN KITCHEN

ESTEFAN KITCHEN is trending the right way. After earlier inspections that drew violations, its recent DBPR history has been improving — and it currently holds a C at 70/100.

It currently ranks safer than 5% of Osceola County restaurants we grade. The most recent report (June 24, 2026) still cited 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 6 basic violations, so there's room to climb. Diner rating: 4.3 from 2,356 reviews. Menus here flag options for vegan, vegetarian, and healthy diners.

Trend: improving · C (70/100) · safer than 5% of Osceola County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
C (70/100)
Violations
9 total — 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic
Address
3269 MARGARITAVILLE BOULEVARD, Kissimmee, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Restaurant
Price
$$
Rating
4.3 stars (2356 reviews)
Seats
376
Phone
(407) 828-0999
Website
Official website
Photo of ESTEFAN KITCHEN
Photo: Estefan Kitchen Orlando

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.3 Community-sourced rating 2,356 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The recurring subject in this corpus is front-of-house, not the food in general. Reviewers who mention the staff rate this place 4.5 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour. After that, what it costs appears most often — 21% of the corpus, averaging 2.8.

Of the 24 rated reviews, 18 sit at four stars or better and 2 at two or below. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 18 of 24. What nobody raises here is serving size — it goes unmentioned across all 24 reviews.

The kitchen graded a C (70/100) on 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 6 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. That result dates from June 24, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 5% of the Osceola County restaurants we grade. What the inspector actually wrote up: potentially hazardous foods properly thawed.

Neither signal is decisive on its own here, which is why both are shown. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 24 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    Yusnel was AMAZING! We went on Saturday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. We sat in the private dining area and it was perfection! First off it's been years since I've been and honestly it was ok back then. Now it's worth going back again and again. The papa rellena delicious! All the croquetas delicious! Vaca frita AMAZING. Yucatan mash even better the next day. Black beans perfectly seasoned. The meat lover paella an absolute executed seasoned and put together masterpiece. Natilla and tres leches rival my grandma's and might be even better. The vibe was perfect. The service from Yusnel impeccable. Everything was just perfect and looking forward to coming back again for everything again.

  • June 29, 2026

    We chose to visit on a Saturday because the website advertised live music, but the entertainment did not meet our expectations. The FIFA games were playing on every TV, and the only entertainment provided was a conga line during commercial breaks. The food was average at best and significantly overpriced. For a party of 10, our bill exceeded $1,000, which felt unreasonable for the quality of the food and overall experience. Unfortunately, this is not a place I would visit again or recommend.

  • June 28, 2026

    Great food, great atmosphere, great photographer

  • June 28, 2026

    Food was pricey but good, service was great. Really cold inside - bring a jacket.

  • June 26, 2026

    Nice picture taken📷

  • June 25, 2026

    We had a reservation and were seated promptly. Received several messages about being on time and turns out the place was not even half full. Orders were placed but there was no complimentary anything.....bread, chips, etc. While waiting we were approached by a lovely lady who wanted to take pictures and then sell us copies. I thought that was very tacky. The waitress was pleasant but not warm. The food was quite disappointing..... presentation was okay but absolutely lacked flavor. We expected entertainment but other than a guy sitting at a piano for no more than 15 minutes there was nothing else. This was supposed to be a special dinner to celebrate my sister's birthday and we were so disappointed. To top it off at the end they brought a plate with 'happy birthday' written in chocolate with a candle stuck in HALF a strawberry! 🤣🤣. What a joke!

  • June 24, 2026

    Cuban nachos, Miriam chicken, wine was very good

  • June 24, 2026

    La comida en Estefan Kitchen Orlando es súper buena! Pedimos un cocktail mojito y el starter plater y la comida estaba super rica. Joselyn fue super amable con nosotros y nos sacó unas fotografías.

  • June 24, 2026

    Great experience at Estefan Kitchen, excellent service and we’ve got a great picture taken by Jhoselin.

  • June 22, 2026

    Me gustó mucho la foto que nos tomó Juliana 10/10

  • June 21, 2026

    La mesera Kritine nos dio excelente servicio y la fotografa Juliana super hermosa persona

  • June 21, 2026

    Éramos un grupo de 7 personas y vinimos a celebrar el día del padre y la verdad la pasamos súper. Nos atendió Yailenys y su servicio fue excepcional. Tienen un menú variado. Yo opté por una sopa de lentejas y mi esposo un salmón. La comida estaba deliciosa. El ambiente muy agradable. Seguro regresaremos. Gracias Yailenys por tu atención mereces 10 ⭐️.

  • June 21, 2026

    A Yailenys gracias por tanto en tu atención y servicio eres lo máximo, felicitaciones a esta empresa en tener esta persona en su staff...lo mejor de lo mejor

  • June 20, 2026

    the photographer angie was my favorite from this whole experience, she was super sweet. i loved the food and the environment.

  • June 20, 2026

    Our server Paula was very attentive, great attitude and gave all of us amazing service!

  • June 19, 2026

    Gracias a Joseline por las excelentes fotos, gracias a todos por hacer el aniversario #30 de mis tío algo muy lindo.

  • June 18, 2026

    Yai is the best server and Angel is the best bartender. Love the food, atmosphere and great food and service

  • June 18, 2026

    When food, atmosphere, entertainment and service meet to make an extraordinary dinner, that is Estefan Kitchen Orlando. We loved every second of our dinner. Our server, Paula, made it special. Her knowledge of the menu and recommendations for gluten-free for my wife helped us have a wonderful dinner. From the mojitos, to the bacon wrapped plantains to the seafood paella and the Chicken and rice. Love, love love Estefan's. We will certainly be back.

  • June 17, 2026

    Overrated and overpriced. For the area and being in Florida, the prices are hard to justify. The food was just okay and didn’t live up to the hype. The one bright spot was our server, who was absolutely amazing and provided excellent service throughout the meal. Shout out to Joann

  • June 17, 2026

    Great food and atmosphere. Very fun in the evenings.

  • June 17, 2026

    the best cuban restaurant we’ve ever had!🥰

  • June 17, 2026

    The croquettes de bacalao were okay (the green sauce made it better). The cocktails were amazing and strong! We had the spicy margarita and the mango margarita, both very good, especially with the tajin rim! Then for main plates, we had the camarones de criollo and the ropa vieja, both amazing flavors and cooked very well. For dessert, we had the natillas, which is similar to a Créme brûlée, but also completely different, in a good way! Also very yummy! They also included a free photo for me and my boyfriend to take home as a thank you! The staff were very attentive and nice as well! I would definitely come back again!

  • June 16, 2026

    One of my favorite places! Atmosphere is awesome, food is awesome, mojitos awesome, and Paula’s service was awesome!

  • June 11, 2026

    I have been a loyal customer of this restaurant for over six years and have always enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and value it provided. Unfortunately, the experience has changed significantly in recent months. Since Tony left in January, the atmosphere and overall management seem to have declined. The welcoming environment that kept customers coming back is no longer the same, and it shows in the overall dining experience. The only reason I will pass by is to see old friends (waiters and waitresses) that still remain faithfully working under these conditions. What is most concerning is the dramatic increase in prices. Many menu items have increased by more than 40%, making it difficult to justify dining here regularly. Paying close to $50 for an average plate of Cuban food feels excessive, especially when there are many excellent alternatives available. The wine pricing is equally difficult to understand—charging $78 for a bottle that can be purchased at local stores for around $11 feels unreasonable. I understand that restaurants face rising costs, but there is a point where pricing drives away loyal customers. After supporting this establishment for many years, I am disappointed to see the direction it is heading. Unless changes are made, I fear the restaurant will continue to lose longtime patrons and struggle to maintain the customer base that helped make it successful. I sincerely hope management takes customer feedback seriously and works to restore the quality, value,…

Overall Score

53 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.3★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

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

Opening hours

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

Inspection history

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

  1. June 24, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods (×2)
    • 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
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
  2. December 29, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to ESTEFAN KITCHEN, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • BENTO CAFÉ

    4★ nearby

  • COLD STONE CREAMERY #23305

    4.2★ nearby

  • BAHAMA BUCK'S FL 1215

    4.6★ 0.1 mi away

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: June 24, 2026