MECATOS BAKERY & CAFE
- Health grade
- C · 72/100
- Orange County rank
- Safer than 10%
- Diner rating
- 4.5 ★ · 2,873 reviews
- Violations
- 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 3 basic
- Last inspected
- Jan 2026
It currently ranks safer than 10% of Orange County restaurants we grade. The most recent report (January 27, 2026) still cited 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 3 basic violations, so there's room to climb. Diner rating: 4.5 from 2,873 reviews.
Trend: improving · C (72/100) · safer than 10% of Orange County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (407) 730-6576
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- C (72/100)
- Violations
- 8 total — 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic
- Address
- 7790 LAKE UNDERHILL RD UNIT 101, Orlando, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- Bakery, Cafe, Coffee shop, Colombian restaurant, Dessert shop, South American restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.5 stars (2873 reviews)
- Seats
- 39
- Phone
- (407) 730-6576
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
The 4.2-star average is misleading — almost nobody actually rated it that. Front-of-house is the sore point: those reviews average 2.8.
Behind those, value for money is raised in 17% of reviews (3.7 average). The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (14 of 18). Of the 18 rated reviews, 14 sit at four stars or better and 4 at two or below.
The kitchen graded a C (72/100) on 2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 3 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. The visit behind that grade was January 27, 2026. The trend across inspections is improvement. On health score it sits safer than 10% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. For specifics, the last inspection cited cross-contamination and in-use food dispensing utensils properly stored.
The honest summary is that the evidence is mixed on both sides. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.
Our own analysis of 18 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Una delicia para los que agradecen 🙏🏽
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Great place for a bite or drink. Great memories made with family.
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We came in 20 minutes before they closed and ordered just a hot dog. We asked to eat in the restaurant and the cashier said okay. Another girl brought the food out, she brought it in a bag and told us we need to go. We asked if we could eat it outside and she said no. We took our food but asked for a side of sauce. They denied that request (10 min before closing). Food is good. Employees are not. Customer service is the worst.
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Precios juntos y buena comida
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Super rude waitress zero charisma told us to leave the place cuz they were closing 15mins before closing time. I asked for a side of pineapple sauce and they refused to give it to me. Worst customer experience ever
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Deliciosa comida colombiana en EEUU
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Excelente lugar, comida deliciosa y a buen precio. Sabor Colombiano 100%
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Very nice place, food is delicious, hot and fresh! With lots of different delicious dishes. Isabella, our server was excellent!
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My brother is visiting from Texas and we enjoy coming here.
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Awesome cafe and bakery...just like being in Puerto Rico. Great atmosphere and top notch food. Good service and clean establishment. It is a bit pricey but other than that 5 stars. I like the outdoor seating area with the astroturf, fans and cafe style seating and tables.
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Excelente servicio. Un lugar super acogedor
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Me encantó el lugar, es hermoso, limpio y su comida junto con el personal fueron excelentes! Recomendado 100%
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Excellent Pan de Bono. Found it on the expensive side, but worth it for a treat. Would not go everyday, just when I want to get that Colombian taste!
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Excelente
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El smoothie the maracuyá en leche lo están haciendo muy ligero, con muy poca maracuyá y para el precio me parece muy mal. Sabe a leche más que a fruta. El color lo dice todo. Antes sí era muy bueno.
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Great attention, fresh and delicious pastries . I’ve going to Mecatos, the one in front of Orlando East Hospital for years and now to the new one on Curry Ford Road. I do recommend them. 💯✅🙌🏼
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Horrible store and horrible service. No one speaks English! I called three times on 5.23.26 to launch a complaint with the manager or request to speak directly to the owner, they hang up on me 3 times. Also, there were 6 folks in line, one of the attendant texting and the other one speaking for 10 mins to someone looking for a job and walking her through a small hiring sign written in red. Paying customers in line waiting…..Manager no where to be found then on 5.21 ( cameras at 4:55 to 5:05 pm ) and nowhere to be found on 5.23. I have asked if I can get the direct number of the owner, they refused to provide the number. In my opinion, this place is not worth my time or the headache.
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Le mejor. Me encantó
Overall Score
44 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 6 AM to 9 PM
- Tuesday
- 6 AM to 9 PM
- Wednesday
- 6 AM to 9 PM
- Thursday
- 6 AM to 9 PM
- Friday
- 6 AM to 9 PM
- Saturday
- 6 AM to 9 PM
- Sunday
- 7 AM to 8 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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January 27, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 3 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
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September 19, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
2 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 12 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×2)
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 25 — Single-service and single-use items
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to MECATOS BAKERY & CAFE, by Florida DBPR grade:
- MAY FLOWER CHINESE FOOD
- NAPOLI'S PIZZA
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 27, 2026