Address and Contact Information
Address: 9741 S Orange Blossom Trl STE 10, Orlando, FL 32837
Phone: (689) 444-7497
Website: https://www.elcritico.getsauce.com/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Website+Button&utm_id=elcritico
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Reviews
Alexsandra Urdaneta
Visiting El Crítico in Orlando was a full on nostalgic experience, especially for anyone who knows what a true Barquisimeto style pepito is supposed to taste like. This place doesn’t just get it right, it absolutely nails it.
I ordered the gratinado pepito and honestly, I wasn’t ready for how good it was. The bread was perfectly toasted on the outside but still soft and warm on the inside, making every bite feel comforting and familiar. The meat was on another level. It was tender, juicy, and so flavorful that it melted in my mouth. You could tell it had been cooked with real care and attention to detail.
The melted cheese on top added just the right amount of richness without overwhelming the other ingredients. And the sauces were incredible. From the garlic to the pink sauce, each one had a distinct homemade taste that brought everything together perfectly. They weren’t thrown on just for show they actually elevated the whole thing.
Everything from the bread to the meat to the sauces was a solid ten out of ten. The portion size was generous, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the overall experience felt like eating something straight from a street vendor in Barquisimeto , only better.
This spot stands out not just for the quality of the food, but for how authentic it feels. It’s comforting, flavorful, and made with intention. I’ll definitely be coming back.
… moreI ordered the gratinado pepito and honestly, I wasn’t ready for how good it was. The bread was perfectly toasted on the outside but still soft and warm on the inside, making every bite feel comforting and familiar. The meat was on another level. It was tender, juicy, and so flavorful that it melted in my mouth. You could tell it had been cooked with real care and attention to detail.
The melted cheese on top added just the right amount of richness without overwhelming the other ingredients. And the sauces were incredible. From the garlic to the pink sauce, each one had a distinct homemade taste that brought everything together perfectly. They weren’t thrown on just for show they actually elevated the whole thing.
Everything from the bread to the meat to the sauces was a solid ten out of ten. The portion size was generous, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the overall experience felt like eating something straight from a street vendor in Barquisimeto , only better.
This spot stands out not just for the quality of the food, but for how authentic it feels. It’s comforting, flavorful, and made with intention. I’ll definitely be coming back.
Marc Banks
This is a lovely, delicious, and delightful place.
The food, firstly, is magnificent. If you don’t know what something is, ask and just trust the folks there if you don’t know what to get. It will be good.
… moreThe food, firstly, is magnificent. If you don’t know what something is, ask and just trust the folks there if you don’t know what to get. It will be good.
Ed Lopez
I had the chance to visit El Critico and try one of their classic Venezuelan pepitos with chicken and steak, and it did not disappoint! The pepito was packed with flavor, and the combination of chicken and steak was delicious. It came with a side of fries, but the highlight for me was definitely the garlic sauce – it added such a burst of flavor to every bite. The service was top-notch as well. I’ll definitely be coming back to explore more of their menu. Highly recommend!
… moreAbraham Llovera
We went yesterday after getting out of our jobs, got there around 1:10am, We enter and there was an odor a little nasty, like when you smell something that has been sitting for a while in a cabinet, even though didn’t bother us at all, ordering our food was really simple and the cashier (a blonde girl) was very nice, total was $53.20 cause we also order a Malta (Drink)..
We waited around 15 – 20min for our order (I think was a little high the waiting time) there was only an order of a couple ahead of us, music was great, we’ll give you that.
When it comes to food, everything was good, except a little for the fries, Small portion and didn’t feel or taste really crunchy or fried at the moment, and both pepitos were good but, I think is a small portion of protein itself that the use for being a $21 pepito..
Real question will be if I would come back and get it? Probably not, feel that my money spend in food is worth more in other places, hope this review helps you decide, for trying is okay, that’s it.
… moreWe waited around 15 – 20min for our order (I think was a little high the waiting time) there was only an order of a couple ahead of us, music was great, we’ll give you that.
When it comes to food, everything was good, except a little for the fries, Small portion and didn’t feel or taste really crunchy or fried at the moment, and both pepitos were good but, I think is a small portion of protein itself that the use for being a $21 pepito..
Real question will be if I would come back and get it? Probably not, feel that my money spend in food is worth more in other places, hope this review helps you decide, for trying is okay, that’s it.
Kerry Bruni
I stumbled in to this location after a flat tire, and so glad I did! I had a pepito which I learned is an open faced sandwich and it was delicious. The kind gentleman made it fresh to order and explained a variety of sauces they have to go with it. You can tell this is place is truly authentic Venezuelan street food. I highly recommend giving it a try!
… moreMiguel Gil
We ate here at night, the service was very good and the person who took your order was very friendly. I asked him if he could take my son’s food first because he was very hungry and secondly he did, thank you for that!! The food is very very good and the quality of the products is truly incredible. 100% recommended.
… moreMafer Briceño
Amazing food and the attention was awesome I really recommend this place
… moreMike Stacker
The best pepito in Orlando so far!!
Pepito is actually from carora state Lara, Barquisimeto venezuela… I love pepito is like a steak sandwich.. el critico manage the way the you feel back in la Calle de el hambre ( info only for guaros) the music caramelos de cianuro the personal 100% friendly!! Now back to the pepito the bread it was amazing the meat on point!! The sauces corn .. tartara and garlic the are amazing!!! The real pepito it always come with French fries ALWAYS!!! The quick and hot to serve.. tequeños súper!! And of course nestea Super good!! I have a great time at the critico
BTW is actually call La Gocha but it looks like in the day time is la la Gocha and night time is el critico please go and MUST TRY steak pepito put a little of a corn and garlic sauce and you will thanks me later
… morePepito is actually from carora state Lara, Barquisimeto venezuela… I love pepito is like a steak sandwich.. el critico manage the way the you feel back in la Calle de el hambre ( info only for guaros) the music caramelos de cianuro the personal 100% friendly!! Now back to the pepito the bread it was amazing the meat on point!! The sauces corn .. tartara and garlic the are amazing!!! The real pepito it always come with French fries ALWAYS!!! The quick and hot to serve.. tequeños súper!! And of course nestea Super good!! I have a great time at the critico
BTW is actually call La Gocha but it looks like in the day time is la la Gocha and night time is el critico please go and MUST TRY steak pepito put a little of a corn and garlic sauce and you will thanks me later
Gabriel Bissoli
My wife and I were waiting for our car to be fixed and had the idea of visiting El Critico, and it was the best thing we did.
Food is great! They prepare it as soon as you order, it tastes really fresh.
They have some sauces and they are all great!
But what really sold the deal on this restaurant was Maria’s help, she is very knowledgeable about the menu and really friendly! Despite not liking the Durano tea, she still offered us to try it and we loved it!
Thanks for the help and delicious food 🙂
… moreFood is great! They prepare it as soon as you order, it tastes really fresh.
They have some sauces and they are all great!
But what really sold the deal on this restaurant was Maria’s help, she is very knowledgeable about the menu and really friendly! Despite not liking the Durano tea, she still offered us to try it and we loved it!
Thanks for the help and delicious food 🙂
Ivan Sanchez
If you know venezuelan food, this is the perfect spot for “pepito” sandiwch (even better than many places in Miami) ; if you don’t , is great place to give it a try. Good service, great food!
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