With the warm weather we have here in Central Florida, you just might think you are visiting the Caribbean. Dine at one of these Kissimmee restaurants and you may as well be in the islands! From palm trees to piña coladas, we have a lot of what the Caribbean has to offer. So you might have guessed it… This week’s restaurant feature covers restaurants in Kissimmee serving Caribbean cuisine.
Of the chain restaurants featured in a previous post the most popular of all the Kissimmee restaurants featuring Caribbean cuisine has got to be Bahama Breeze. The decor alone will send your imagination to visit with a gentle wave and warm sand resting between your toes. The best part about eating at this Kissimmee restaurant is that you can choose between all of your favorites, whether you’re in the mood for seafood, chicken or steak. How can one resist the coconut shrimp, jerk chicken pasta, guava BBQ or fresh key lime pie?
If you want Caribbean cuisine fast, go to Pollo Tropical. This restaurant in Kissimmee’s menu started with a simple recipe for citrus-marinated chicken, grilled on an open flame, and has grown to offer a variety of items. Try the signature grilled chicken or the mojo pork, but don’t forget to order the fried yuca or sweet plantains.
Another Caribbean restaurant in Kissimmee is Puerto Rico’s Cafe at 507 W. Vine Street. There are many dishes featured on their menu that will make your mouth water – camarones a la criolla; langosta al ajillo; ropa vieja and chicharrones de pollo just to name a few. While Spanish and Puerto Rican flavors prevail, there is a hint of Caribbean spices worthy of this cuisine.
If you want to avoid the chain restaurants in Kissimmee, but still want authentic Caribbean, try Jah Love Caribbean Restaurant. They are located at 1700 N. Main Street in downtown Kissimmee, FL 34744 (next to Bennett Auto Supply). The items on their menu are prepared fresh daily and are authentic Caribbean-style dishes. With this being a small owner/operated restaurant in Kissimmee, you’ll enjoy the personal service and great prices, and of course, the excellent food.
With this great selection of Caribbean restaurants in Kissimmee, there is no reason you can’t have a vacation that includes BOTH Florida’s great theme parks AND the warm flavorful cuisine of the Caribbean. Enjoy a day at the attractions, pick up some Caribbean food and enjoy yourself near the pool at your hotel with the palm trees swaying in the gentle warm breeze. Ah, life is good, mon.
Last Updated on February 10, 2013
