EL CILANTRILLO RESTAURANT

Health grade
B · 80/100
Orange County rank
Safer than 19%
Diner rating
4.7 ★ · 8,610 reviews
Violations
1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 9 basic
Last inspected
Apr 2026

Its most recent inspection on April 15, 2026 cited 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 9 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 19% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.7 from 8,610 reviews.

Trend: declining · B (80/100)

Get directions Call (407) 730-5890

Restaurant details

Health grade
B (80/100)
Violations
11 total — 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic
Address
1301 FLORIDA MALL AVE, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Puerto Rican restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.7 stars (8610 reviews)
Seats
217
Phone
(407) 730-5890
Website
Official website
Photo of EL CILANTRILLO RESTAURANT
Photo: Dustin Berg

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.7 Community-sourced rating 8,610 reviews
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What diners say — our read

An average alone would undersell where this place is now. Front-of-house tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.0 stars.

The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (18 of 23). 18 of 23 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 4 are two or lower. No one in this corpus comments on how much food arrives at all.

The inspection lands in between as well: DBPR graded this kitchen a B (80/100), citing 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 9 basic violations. The visit behind that grade was April 15, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is downward over the records we hold. That puts it ahead of 19% of graded kitchens in Orange County. For specifics, the last inspection cited in-use food dispensing utensils properly stored.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 23 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    Nancy helped us and she was very friendly! We enjoyed our dinner.

  • June 28, 2026

    Nancy was great!!!

  • June 28, 2026

    Thank you, Nancy! We have not been here for a long time, and you made our return to Orlando unforgettable! We appreciate you! :)

  • June 28, 2026

    Nancy fue tremenda, muy atenta y nos hizo sentir en familia. La comida riquisima!

  • June 28, 2026

    Comida excelente y gran servicio de parte de Nancy.

  • June 28, 2026

    Gracias Nancy

  • June 28, 2026

    excelente servicio, Nancy

  • June 28, 2026

    Muy buena comida! Gracias Nancy por excelente servicio!

  • June 26, 2026

    Amazing Puerto Rican food

  • June 24, 2026

    Quedé fascinada con la comida. Después de varios días sin disfrutar comida criolla, este lugar nos recibió con un sazón espectacular que nos hizo sentir como en casa desde el primer bocado. Además del excelente servicio y ambiente familiar, cada plato estuvo lleno de sabor y autenticidad. Sin duda, una experiencia que superó nuestras expectativas. ¡Sumamente recomendado! Cuando regrese a Orlando el próximo año, volveré a visitarles.

  • June 24, 2026

    La comida riquísima los appetizer ni se diga. Quiero Felicitar a la muchacha que estaba al frente cuando uno entra por la puerta por su profesionalismo. Fui con mi esposo y mi hija. Estuvimos casi 1 hora esperando para que nos dieran una mesa pero eso no es el problema. El problema fue cuando vino la servidora Raquel O Rachel como se deletrea. Rapidito que llego a la mesa nos pregunto que queríamos de tomar. Le explicamos que ya sabíamos que vamos a ordenar y rapido nos dijo bueno la espera es de 30 a 40 minutos pero bien repugnante. Luego le dije a mi esposo vámonos y ella dijo bueno perfecto. Mi esposo le dice a la muchacha que a tiende al frente la servidora Raquel fue grosera y que no íbamos y ella tan buena servidora y profesional nos dijo que nos atendía. Luego nos atendió Liz. Liz muy profesional y respetable.Doy 5 estrellas por las muchachas que nos atendieron después de Raquel. Raquel necesita que le den training nuevamente.

  • June 23, 2026

    La atención pésima y super caro no le ponen precio a las bebidas la propina es obligatoria a sus porcentajes

  • June 21, 2026

    I have been a loyal customer of El Cilantrillo for years, which is why I was very disappointed with my recent visit. My family and I spent over $200, and I ordered the whole snapper fish. Unfortunately, the fish did not taste freshly prepared. The texture of the meat was hard, and it tasted as if it had been refried. It also had a strong fishy taste that was not expected from a fresh snapper. After paying the bill, I spoke with the female manager/greeter at the front and expressed my concerns about the quality of the dish. I hope management takes this feedback seriously because the food quality did not reflect the standards I have come to expect from this restaurant.

  • June 21, 2026

    Amazing, delicious food. Nancy, our waiter, was the best! Definitely coming back.

  • June 21, 2026

    Really good food and Nancy is the best!!!

  • June 21, 2026

    Good food and service was great from Nancy!

  • June 21, 2026

    Excellent authentic Puerto Rican food. Our server Nancy was great!

  • June 20, 2026

    Great food and service. Loved the passion fruit juice

  • June 20, 2026

    This place is so disorganized, the hostess has no control. I was waiting in front of her when a rude customer who had just arrived stepped in and loudly told her to put her down, and the host, dumbly, put her on the list before people who were waiting in line. This place should work within the reservation period, rather than trying to jam in as many customers as possible. The service is affected, and it simply isn't the best. My family, a group of seven, and I then received a text that the wait was 50 minutes. We waited a little bit, looked inside the restaurant, and decided to leave. It was not worth it. By the time we received a notification, an hour and 10 minutes later, our table was ready. We were already enjoying our meal at another restaurant with excellent service.

  • June 20, 2026

    They fry all the food in the same oil. The chicken and the pork taste like fish.

  • June 20, 2026

    Comida estupenda. Triste el caso porque mi esposo y yo tenemos que regresar a Boston. Excelente servicio..

  • June 19, 2026

    At this restaurant, the food was undercooked and overcooked, the chicken still had a lot of blood and the steak was over cooked. The service was okay and the waitress was absolutely nice.

  • June 18, 2026

    Food is great and atmosphere is amazing

Overall Score

61 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.7★ 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 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. April 15, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 9 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
  2. April 13, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    5 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 9 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×3)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
  3. October 30, 2025 · Complaint Partial

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  4. October 6, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings

Safer options nearby

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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: April 15, 2026