BOCAS GRILL & BAR

BOCAS GRILL & BAR is slipping. It still carries a C (75/100), but the trend across its recent inspections points down — worth a look at the history below before you go.

Its most recent inspection on June 15, 2026 cited 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 6 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 12% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.8 from 16,128 reviews.

Trend: declining · C (75/100)

Get directions Call (407) 723-8351

Restaurant details

Health grade
C (75/100)
Violations
9 total — 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic
Address
7600 DR PHILLIPS BLVD #22, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Latin American restaurant, Bar & grill, Breakfast restaurant, Coffee shop, Dessert restaurant, Family restaurant
Price
$$
Rating
4.8 stars (16128 reviews)
Seats
128
Phone
(407) 723-8351
Website
Official website
Photo of BOCAS GRILL & BAR
Photo: Bocas Grill Orlando

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.8 Community-sourced rating 16,128 reviews
Read all reviews on Google →

What diners say — our read

Across 29 reviews, opinion here is genuinely mixed. Where service comes up, the rating that follows averages 5.0, so it reads as a strength.

One subject never comes up here: how long an order takes. 29 of 29 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 0 are two or lower. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (28 reviews).

The kitchen graded a C (75/100) on 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 6 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. DBPR last walked in on June 15, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is downward over the records we hold. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 12% of the restaurants we score. The citations behind that grade include in-use food dispensing utensils properly stored and clean clothes.

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 29 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Excelente atención

  • June 30, 2026

    Excelente servicio, muy simpática y empatica la empleada .

  • June 30, 2026

    Great food and atmosphere! I want to give a special shoutout to Vanesa for her excellent service. She was very attentive and made our experience even better!

  • June 30, 2026

    Muy buen ambiente y el servicio bueno. La comida espectacular de rica

  • June 30, 2026

    So cool

  • June 30, 2026

    The fried green plantains (with chicken) were incredible. And the atmosphere was great, although we were watching a World Cup match which may have helped. Would definitely come back

  • June 30, 2026

    Visite Orlando con mi familia, y este lugar nos encantó. La comida y tragos fueron servidos sin mucho tiempo de espera gracias a Vanesa y estaban muy deliciosos.

  • June 30, 2026

    Buenisimo 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Gracias a la atención de Michell 🤙🏻🤙🏻

  • June 30, 2026

    Excelente servicio

  • June 30, 2026

    Excelentes lugar, disfruta mucho de principio a fin. La comida llegó caliente y con sabor excelente. Gracias a la chica Vanesa por sus recomendaciones y atención

  • June 29, 2026

    Comimos un arroz y una arepa, nos fue muy bien, el servicio fue excelente por parte de Michelle.

  • June 29, 2026

    Franchesca was an amazing server awesome food, wood highly recommend.

  • June 29, 2026

    Franchesca was so sweet and served amazingly, food was delicious

  • June 29, 2026

    Michelle provided outstanding service from start to finish! She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure our table had everything we needed throughout our meal. She checked on us at just the right times, made sure our drinks stayed full, and always asked if there was anything else she could do for us. Her positive attitude and attention to detail made our dining experience even better. Thank you, Michelle, for your excellent service! We’ll definitely be back, and we hope to have you as our server again. Highly recommend!

  • June 29, 2026

    Thanks to Manoli and Mitchell for the great service. Everything was great 😃

  • June 29, 2026

    Food is excellent! Beautiful preparation, friendly service, and nice atmosphere. I will definitely come back!

  • June 29, 2026

    Went during world cup playoffs a bit noisy crowded small sangria was good food was average for the price

  • June 29, 2026

    Thanks Angelo and Wilson for your support today your service was outstanding and all your recommendations were great

  • June 29, 2026

    Delicious bocas rice with NY steak here the food is spectacular, Angelo and Wilson’s service was amazing

  • June 29, 2026

    Excelente servicio de tragos y comida, Vanesa fue muy amable y atenta

  • June 29, 2026

    Me gustó la comida y todo que ver gracias

  • June 29, 2026

    La comida estuvo muy buena! Gracias Vanessa

  • June 29, 2026

    Me gusto mucho la comida y la atención de Vanesa gracias volveré

  • June 29, 2026

    Gracias angelo por tan buen servicio excelentes margaritas y cachapas llaneras definitivamente regresare

  • June 29, 2026

    Gracias Alysmar por tu atención. Muy rica comida y buenas recomendaciones!

  • June 29, 2026

    Gracias Alysmar por tu atención muy agradable

  • June 29, 2026

    10/10 tragos, ambiente y comida. La chica Alysmar muy agradable 👍🏻

  • June 29, 2026

    Gracias Wilson. Muy buena atención.

  • June 29, 2026

    Angelo super el servicio. Gracias por toda la buena atencion

Overall Score

54 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 13/20
    4 options listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.8★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

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

Opening hours

Monday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. June 15, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  2. November 17, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to BOCAS GRILL & BAR, by Florida DBPR grade:

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 15, 2026