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Tainos Longwood

Updated 2026-08-18 · 6,088 reviewed · 140 listed · Scored from 405 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(405) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Tainos Longwood
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Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Reviews
405

What recent reviews say

Staff like Shakira, Kelly, and Indira earn consistent praise for warmth and speed, while the kitchen delivers tender pork, fresh pastries, and authentic Puerto Rican dishes that keep regulars coming back.

A single severe incident (raw chicken) stands out, though the cashier offered replacement. Sides occasionally disappoint (reheated fries, over-salted mofongo). The small, cozy dining room adds charm, and customers single out the cortado and quesitos as standouts.

Praised for
  • friendly, attentive staff
  • tender, flavorful pork
  • fresh baked goods and cheeses
  • fast service
  • authentic Puerto Rican flavor
Watch-outs
  • raw chicken served
  • reheated fries
  • oversalted mofongo
  • inconsistent food quality
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Best for: Puerto Rican food enthusiasts and regulars seeking bakery items and quick lunch in Longwood.
Think twice if: Food safety incidents were reported, though rare; one diner received raw chicken and did not return.

Strengths

  • named staff known for attentive service
  • fresh pastries and cheeses house-made or sourced daily
  • authentic Puerto Rican recipes
  • cozy, clean dining space

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Shakira, Kelly, Indira, Jackie, and Yelling are named for exceptional service in multiple reviews
  • Cortado coffee and quesitos repeatedly praised
  • Mofongo con puerco frita called 'TOP NOTCH'
  • Cheeses claimed on their website to be fresh; reviewers confirm high quality
  • Cozy, small dining room described as clean and organized
  • Operating since 2005 per their website
  • Catering platters offered

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.51 average across the 124 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 45% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
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Common questions

Do staff members remember repeat customers?
Yes. Multiple reviewers mention coming almost daily or returning often, and staff like Shakira, Kelly, and Indira are named individually for their attentiveness.
What should I order?
Reviewers consistently praise the Cuban sandwich, mofongo con puerco frita, quesitos, tostones, and cortado coffee. Cheeses are claimed by the business to be fresh and are independently described as 'the best in all of Central Florida'.
Is the dining area large?
No. The dining room is small and cozy, according to a recent review, though customers note it is clean and organized.
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Last updated 2026-08-18