EL CILANTRILLO RESTAURANT

EL CILANTRILLO RESTAURANT is on the mend. The grade is a B (88/100), yet the trajectory across its recent inspections points up.

It currently ranks safer than 37% of Orange County restaurants we grade. The most recent report (February 26, 2026) still cited 12 basic violations, so there's room to climb. Diner rating: 4.7 from 14,214 reviews. Menus here flag options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and healthy diners.

Trend: improving · B (88/100) · safer than 37% of Orange County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
B (88/100)
Violations
12 total — 12 basic
Address
2500 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Puerto Rican restaurant
Price
$20–80
Rating
4.7 stars (14214 reviews)
Seats
150
Phone
(407) 730-5061
Website
Official website
Photo of EL CILANTRILLO RESTAURANT
Photo: Yosdel Rodriguez

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.7 Community-sourced rating 14,214 reviews
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What diners say — our read

There is no middle ground in these 24 reviews. The staff tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 5.0 stars.

More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 20 of 24. What nobody raises here is whether food comes out hot — it goes unmentioned across all 24 reviews. 21 of 24 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 3 are two or lower.

On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a B (88/100) with 12 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. That result dates from February 26, 2026. The trend across inspections is improvement. That puts it ahead of 37% of graded kitchens in Orange County. What the inspector actually wrote up: cross-contamination and in-use food dispensing utensils properly stored.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

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

  • June 29, 2026

    Amarilys pórtate mal paque que goces. Wiiii..... no hay quien pueda contigo. Gsasatelo. Eres exquisita. Y te ganaste tu propina hasta hooommmee. Eres la mejor. Me goce hasta el café. RICOOOO... Y MI VASITO ME ENCANTÓ. DE SHOW.

  • June 29, 2026

    Amarilys esta chica esta show ! Estaba de host y la pedí como mesera. Porque ella es la mejor

  • June 28, 2026

    Paola was great! We were a part of 9 and she took great care of us! The good was great! Def would come back.

  • June 27, 2026

    Our server Javier was super nice always checking on us. Food was okay. But Javier was great!

  • June 27, 2026

    Nuestra mesera fue Paola su atención y carisma muy amable, recomiendo el restauran 100 %.

  • June 27, 2026

    Todo muy rico

  • June 27, 2026

    Excelente servicio de Paola. Trato super super excelente

  • June 27, 2026

    Paola at El Cilantrillo provided absolutely outstanding service! She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. She went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience, and her positive attitude truly stood out. The food was excellent, but Paola’s exceptional customer service made our visit unforgettable. We will definitely be back!

  • June 27, 2026

    Amarilys was our waitress and she was great! The food was delicious, the climate was perfect! Very nice place!

  • June 26, 2026

    Way to expensive too smalll of portions now worth it at all

  • June 26, 2026

    Excelente

  • June 26, 2026

    Ordered chicken and the size of the chicken ks like the one that has been injected with hormone.

  • June 26, 2026

    Paola was excellent! Very attentive. The food is amazing totally recommended

  • June 26, 2026

    Soy un cliente muy antiguo de el Cilantrillo y primeramente los felicito por su nueva adquisición. Ahora el nuevo restaurante en Rio pinar plaza muy nuevo , buena decoración pero la atmósfera del restaurante muy pobre el ambiente no es de un restaurante es más de cafetería. Creo que es un grave error el open plan para un restaurante las divisiones lo hacen sentir más como restaurante. Si hacemos la comparación con el de el florida Mall hace luce más como restaurante. No es una crítica es más una sugerencia ustedes son un restaurante no una cafetería. Les deseo lo mejor son muy buenos. Otra cosita que note los pilones del mofongo me parecen más adecuados los de Florida mall y necesitan un calentador de platos . Los platos de la comida vinieron extremadamente fríos por ende la comida se enfría muy rápido . El pilón verde de plástico es su firma no lo cambien por el que use en Río Pinar ( de madera ) No

  • June 26, 2026

    A mi ve recomendaron este lugar y la verdad está mejor de lo que esperaba. Valeria me atendió, Una elegancia 150% 😄👏🏽

  • June 25, 2026

    Amarilys excelente la mejor ! Gracias por todo

  • June 25, 2026

    Amarilys I had a few requests Amarilys made my birthday lunch special and Gaby made this best Paloma’s excellent service

  • June 25, 2026

    Amarilys was the best excellent service food was great. Never a disappointment even takeout.

  • June 25, 2026

    Ordered masitas de cerdo, didn’t come with pickled onions and overpriced for a couple chicharrones and only comes with one side

  • June 25, 2026

    Muy buen servicio de parte de aula is y la comida muy rica. Lo recomiendo

  • June 25, 2026

    Paola fue excelente. Estuvo siempre atenta y me trató con todo respeto y cortesía. Recomiendo este restaurante. Gracias Paola!

  • June 25, 2026

    Paola was amazing server. Great service and very attentive. Great food and atmosphere

  • June 23, 2026

    My server was Ricardo it was a pleasure to have him as my server. In a service rating from 1 - 5 I rate him a 5. Amazing food but that coconut mojito was on point. You will only need one of these

  • June 23, 2026

    Si estás buscando la mejor comida puertorriqueña en Florida, Cilantrillo es una parada obligatoria. La calidad, el sabor y la consistencia de este restaurante hablan por sí solos. No importa cuántas veces vengas, la comida siempre sale espectacular, fresca y con ese sabor auténtico que te transporta directamente a Puerto Rico. Desde el mofongo hasta las carnes, los arroces y los aperitivos, todo está preparado con atención al detalle y un nivel de calidad difícil de encontrar. Además de la excelente comida, el servicio siempre es amable y el ambiente te hace sentir como en casa. Se nota que aquí hay pasión por lo que hacen y respeto por la gastronomía puertorriqueña. Muchos restaurantes tienen días buenos y días malos. Cilantrillo mantiene el mismo nivel de excelencia una y otra vez, y eso es lo que lo convierte en uno de mis restaurantes favoritos. 100% recomendado. Si todavía no has ido, te estás perdiendo de una de las mejores experiencias de comida puertorriqueña que puedes encontrar.

Overall Score

68 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 13/20
    4 options listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.7★ 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
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
12 to 10 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. February 26, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 12 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×4)
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
  2. September 23, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×4)
  3. September 22, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    8 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×3)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×4)

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to EL CILANTRILLO RESTAURANT, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • SUS HI EATSTATION

    4.5★ nearby

  • WENDY'S #8849

    3.7★ 0.1 mi away

  • MAY FLOWER CHINESE FOOD

    3★ 0.3 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: February 26, 2026