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Crocante Restaurant

4.5 (145)
$30 and under
Puerto Rican
4311 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803

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Crocante Restaurant

4.5
$30 and under
Puerto Rican
Colonial Town Center

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Modern island cuisine crafted with passion by Chef Yamuel. A taste of Puerto Rico in the heart of Orlando.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Yamuel Bigio
  • Private party facilities
    Parties larger than 6 are more than welcome to visit us on a first come first serve basis. We have a large private room available for rent for up to 40 guests if you need more information on how to reserve this private room please email us @ crocante4311@gmail.com
  • Delivery & takeout

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Reviews

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4.5

4.5
(145)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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Crocante Restaurant in Orlando delights with "amazing Puerto Rican food" and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "wonderful variety of beverages and food selections" and "incredible" dishes like porchetta and carne guisada. While service speed varies, the "friendly and helpful" staff, exquisite desserts, and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit.
145 Reviews
  1. Yomar Gold

    Orlando4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Uno debe ser restaurantes favoritos en todo Orlando Florida me encanta mucho la comida hace como una fusión de muchos sabores pero es como comida típica puertorriqueña pero con su propio sazón y estilo lo hace saber bien rico.

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  2. Sara

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been in Crocante four times in this year. Great, great food.

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  3. Nancy

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pretty restaurant, great service, delicious food.

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  4. Nina

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect dining experience from the moment you walk in the door. Cordial service, wonderful variety beverages and food selections. Delicious food. Just wonderful!

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  5. JOSE Gold

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best Puertorrican food in Orlando! Everything we tasted was absolutely amazing!

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  6. Caesar

    West Palm Beach6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you want good PR food at a reasonable price in a nice environment, not white linen but not cafeteria either, something in between. Excellent service: cheerful, professional, and good timing of drinks, appetizers, and the main course. I will go back when I'm in the area and try a different meal, as there were many plates I would have liked to try, but you can only eat so much. One is the Carne Frita (fried Pork Chunks), and the Biftec Emanizado (breaded steak) just to name two.

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  7. Michael

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a great experience! We had a slight snafu with our reservation—we were supposed to be four, but ended up with an extra person—and the hostess was so accommodating, moving us to a five-top right away. The food was incredible. We started with the porchetta by the pound, and it was easily a 10/10. The skin was perfect, and the meat was so flavorful and tender. I think I ate the most of it! For our entrees, I had the carne guisada, which was amazing and really took me back to my grandmother’s cooking. Unfortunately we were way too full for dessert, but it was worth it and will be back for Coffee and Dessert. Our server was great, too. Overall, a 10/10 experience. I’ll definitely be back—I’ve heard the porchetta sandwich is a must-try.

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  8. Twannetta

    Orlando6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! We enjoyed everything ordered. The wait time for the food was the problem. It took almost an hour after ordering to get our food. The server was very kind.

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  9. Maria

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Puerto Rican food. Did magical dining and it was amazing

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  10. Zelimar

    Orlando7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent! The recommendations of the waitress were phenomenal.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Puerto Rican
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Yamuel Bigio
  • Private party facilities
    Parties larger than 6 are more than welcome to visit us on a first come first serve basis. We have a large private room available for rent for up to 40 guests if you need more information on how to reserve this private room please email us @ crocante4311@gmail.com
  • Delivery & takeout

FAQs

Crocante feels polished and warm, island‑inspired decor and bright murals, open seating with booths and a central bar, and a casual‑elegant, conversation‑friendly dining room.

Business casual, Crocante sets a neat, polished-but-not-formal tone; many guests treat visits as a date‑night or slightly dressed-up outing.

Crocante is easiest to visit on a weekday early evening, guests report being seated quickly when they stop in around Thursday at 5 pm; weekend evenings tend to be busier, so arriving earlier helps.

Sunday afternoons are a lovely time to visit, guests report enjoying a satisfying Sunday lunch and a relaxed afternoon at Crocante.

Portions at Crocante tend to be generous, guests regularly describe dishes as large or more than enough, and shareable options like Porchetta by the Pound and the Roti‑Grill Mixed Tray are substantial for groups.

Yes, plant-based diners can choose vegetable-focused dishes such as the Vegetable Mofongo, and guests have praised the restaurant's veggie mofongo/yucafongo preparations.

Yes, Crocante is often recommended for a date night, with several guests calling it a perfect or romantic spot and praising standout dishes like the house porchetta and Roti Kan Kan.

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Crocante Restaurant

4.5
$30 and under
Puerto Rican
Colonial Town Center

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
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