SIMON PARRILLA BAR AND GRILL

SIMON PARRILLA BAR AND GRILL is among the lower-graded kitchens we track. Its most recent inspection on April 13, 2026 put it at 39/100 — an F on our A–F scale.

Inspectors cited 3 high-priority, 6 intermediate, and 19 basic violations. That leaves it near the bottom of Orange County on health score. Its trend is downward, not up. Safer, higher-graded options nearby are listed below.

F grade · 39/100 · near the bottom of Orange County on health score

Get directions Call (407) 203-2982

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to SIMON PARRILLA BAR AND GRILL, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • EL MESON

    4.4★ 0.1 mi away

  • CHARLEY'S WINGS AND PHILLY STEAKS

    3.8★ 0.2 mi away

  • LUCCIANO'S ARTISANAL GELATO

    4.5★ 0.2 mi away

Restaurant details

Health grade
F (39/100)
Violations
28 total — 3 high-priority, 6 intermediate, 19 basic
Address
1187 FLORIDA MALL AVE STE 128, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Colombian restaurant, Grill, Bar, Disco club, Karaoke bar, Latin American restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.3 stars (4402 reviews)
Seats
183
Phone
(407) 203-2982
Website
Official website
Photo of SIMON PARRILLA BAR AND GRILL
Photo: Simon Parrilla Bar and Grill

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.3 Community-sourced rating 4,402 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Reviews here split hard: 14 five-star against 3 one-star, with little in between. When service comes up here it is usually a criticism, and the ratings attached average 2.3.

One subject never comes up here: plate size. The split is 14 positive to 5 negative across 20 rated reviews, with 1 in the middle. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (14 reviews).

Set against that, the state's own inspection graded the kitchen an F (39/100), with 3 high-priority, 6 intermediate, and 19 basic violations recorded. Reviews describe the meal; the grade describes the conditions it was made in. DBPR last walked in on April 13, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. That puts it ahead of 1% of graded kitchens in Orange County. The citations behind that grade include cross-contamination.

Taken together, this is a place diners like and inspectors do not. A good meal and a clean kitchen are different questions. Everything above is computed from the 20 reviews reproduced below.

Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    La comida estuvo deliciosa, todo tenía muy buen sabor y llegó en excelentes condiciones. Además, Alejandra nos atendió de manera muy amable, estuvo pendiente de nosotros en todo momento y nos brindó un excelente servicio. Sin duda, volveríamos. Muchas gracias

  • June 29, 2026

    Nos atendió Alejandra y fue muy amable, la comida estaba muy buena y el servicio al cliente también

  • June 29, 2026

    I drove over two hours to dine at Simon Parrilla Bar & Grill because my family and I had become regular customers, spending around $260 every other week. Unfortunately, this visit was so disappointing that we won’t be returning. The experience started with the valet. I parked my own vehicle, yet I was told I was still required to tip the valet attendant because it was “mandatory.” Being forced to tip when no valet service was actually provided left a bad first impression. The bigger issue came shortly afterward. My 4-year-old son had a Happy Meal with him so the adults in our party could enjoy drinks and dinner. Instead of handling the situation professionally, we were told to leave by security because of the outside food. I understand restaurants have policies regarding outside food, but there are respectful ways to address families with young children. We felt embarrassed and unwelcome. If your establishment has a strict no-outside-food policy, that’s your right. However, the way it was enforced made us feel like families with young children are not valued customers. After being loyal customers who regularly spent hundreds of dollars here, we’ll be taking our business elsewhere. Very disappointing experience.

  • June 28, 2026

    Muy rápido llegó la comida y caliente, el mesero excelente servicio atención Melo

  • June 28, 2026

    great place to have a Colombian night out with friends and family. Excellent in every regard with ample space to dance listen to music and watch Colombia’s best dance away

  • June 27, 2026

    The people that work as hostesses are the worst type of people i’ve ever met. Super rude, calling us names, insulting us. I would NEVER come back to this place. Save your money and go somewhere else. These people should be fired immediately.

  • June 27, 2026

    Visitamos desde Colombia, excelente ambiente, la comida muy buena y acordé a los valores, el servicio impecable, nos atendió Camila!!

  • June 26, 2026

    De lo mejor recomendado

  • June 25, 2026

    Went to see a soccer game, they charge you but no chairs, 2 restrooms only for everybody, the TV screen was so bad, is incredible they offer a good experience but don't do anything, next time go to another place

  • June 23, 2026

    We spontaneously dropped in after a quick review of the reviews and we were richly rewarded by the great tasting food and exceptional service. Our wonderful server, Alejandra, served us with a warm smile and patiently explained the dishes to us as we’re from Vancouver, Canada. Thank you again for this wonderful dining and experience!

  • June 23, 2026

    Went during the Fifa games so it was very crowded but we did get a table and the food was good.

  • June 21, 2026

    Buena comida buenos precios y buen ambiente

  • June 20, 2026

    Exelente lugar

  • June 18, 2026

    The place is ok. But it's a little too pricey. No matter what, a Malibu bottle that in the store is $10, seems unacceptable to be charged $120 (+ tax and tip, of course). And a $25 tequila is $160. Inacceptible.

  • June 18, 2026

    Del otro mundo

  • June 16, 2026

    Pase mi cumpleaños aquí! Junto mis familiares y el ambiente fue muy ameno. Me sentí feliz con la experiencia precios súper buenos ! Y ambiente latino amazing !

  • June 15, 2026

    El lugar va en decaída es la primera vez que tengo que pagar parqueadero en un restaurante para comer , ya desde el principio me sentí mal mal y habían alimentos como la yuca q olía mal , las arepas súper duras , creo q no volveré no recomiendo más este lugar ha mejores opciones

  • June 14, 2026

    Agregaron $20 de valet parking obligatorio para todo es estacionamiento.

  • June 13, 2026

    Me encanto!! La gerente y mesera Camila son excelente!!!

  • June 12, 2026

    Excelente todo.

Overall Score

33 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 0/40
    Grade F
  • Dietary transparency 13/20
    4 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.3★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 3/10
    Declining, 33% 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 11:45 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 11:45 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 11:45 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 11:45 PM
Friday
11 AM to 1:45 AM
Saturday
12 PM to 1:45 AM
Sunday
12 PM to 1:45 AM

Inspection history

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

  1. April 13, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 high-priority · 6 intermediate · 19 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 (×2)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×3)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×3)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean (×2)
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×4)
    • 32 — Bathrooms
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained (×3)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×4)
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
  2. September 22, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 9 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 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
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
  3. September 9, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

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 13, 2026