Where to Eat Near Hyatt Place Lake Buena Vista

For lunch, dinner or pickup near Hyatt Place Lake Buena Vista, Sofrito Latin Cafe serves Cuban and Latin food on Palm Parkway in Orlando.

Hyatt Place handles breakfast. After that, Sofrito Latin Cafe takes the rest of the day: a Cuban handheld at midday, Pabellón Criollo and a Mojito at dinner, and pickup back to your room.

Key Takeaways

The hotel takes care of breakfast. Sofrito Latin Cafe, on Palm Parkway in Orlando, takes care of lunch, dinner, a cocktail and pickup.
At midday, order the Cuban from the Handhelds board: ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles and Dijon mustard on Cuban bread.
For dinner, the Pabellón Criollo on the Classic board comes with shredded beef, white rice, black beans, white cheese and sweet plantains.
The Mojito, from the Cocktails board, comes frozen or on the rocks and is for guests 21 and over.
Order online for pickup, or have dinner delivered to your hotel if you'd rather stay in.

Where Should You Eat After the Hotel Breakfast?

Once breakfast at Hyatt Place is done, Sofrito Latin Cafe on Palm Parkway in Orlando is where lunch, dinner and an evening cocktail happen.

Hyatt's facility guide for the hotel lists a Gallery Kitchen breakfast, an outdoor pool and a Coffee to Cocktails Bar. That's the morning and a swim taken care of. For the rest of the day, start with the lunch and dinner menu at Sofrito Latin Cafe.

What's a Good Midday Plate Between the Pool and the Parks?

For a midday plate between the pool and the parks, Sofrito Latin Cafe's Cuban from the Handhelds board is the one to order.

The menu prints the Cuban handheld as "Ham, roast pork, Swiss cheese, pickles & tangy Dijon mustard on Cuban bread (Cuba)". Two meats, Swiss, pickles and mustard on Cuban bread make it a full lunch you eat with your hands.

If you're out on a weekday, take a look at the weekday lunch special as well.

Where Can You Get Dinner and a Cocktail Off Property?

For dinner and a cocktail off property, Sofrito Latin Cafe pairs a Venezuelan Pabellón Criollo from the Classic board with a Mojito from Cocktails.

What Comes on the Pabellón Criollo?

The Pabellón Criollo comes with seasoned shredded beef, white rice, black beans, white cheese and sweet plantains, and the menu credits it to Venezuela.

On the Classic board, the Pabellón Criollo prints exactly as "Seasoned shredded beef, white rice, black beans, white cheese, & sweet plantains (Venezuela)". The plantains are fried sweet plantains, often called maduros, so each forkful mixes savory beef and beans with something soft and sweet.

How Is the Mojito Served?

Sofrito Latin Cafe serves the Mojito frozen or on the rocks, and since the menu tags it Alcohol, it's for guests 21 and over.

The Mojito on the Cocktails board prints as "Silver rum, fresh mint, lime, & soda water. Frozen or on the rocks (Cuba)". Go frozen on a hot afternoon or on the rocks with dinner, enjoy it responsibly, and plan a safe ride back to Hyatt Place.

Pickup to Bring Back to the Room

Online ordering for pickup lets Hyatt Place guests take Sofrito Latin Cafe back to the room for a quiet dinner after the parks.

How Do You Order Ahead for Pickup?

Place your order online, choose pickup, then collect it at Sofrito Latin Cafe on Palm Parkway and head back to the hotel.

When you're ready, start on the order online for pickup page.

What If You'd Rather Stay In?

If nobody wants to leave Hyatt Place after a park day, delivery is the other way to get Sofrito Latin Cafe to the hotel.

Our guide to delivery to your hotel covers how it works.

Two Addresses, One Street: Palm Pkwy

Hyatt Place Lake Buena Vista and Sofrito Latin Cafe both have Palm Parkway addresses in Orlando, so one street name covers both stops.

Hyatt's own facility guide lists Hyatt Place Orlando/Lake Buena Vista at 8688 Palm Parkway, Orlando, FL 32836.

Sofrito Latin Cafe is at 8607 Palm Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32836.

The Short Version

Sofrito Latin Cafe on Palm Parkway in Orlando is where to eat near Hyatt Place Lake Buena Vista for lunch, dinner, cocktails or pickup. Order the Cuban at midday and the Pabellón Criollo at night.

FAQ

Hotel guests looking for lunch or dinner near Hyatt Place Lake Buena Vista can eat at Sofrito Latin Cafe on Palm Parkway in Orlando.

Does Sofrito Latin Cafe serve breakfast too?

Yes. Sofrito Latin Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, and the breakfast menu shows what's on offer in the morning. It's a good backup for a morning you sleep in past the hotel breakfast or want a plate at a table before the parks.

Is there a kids menu?

Our kid friendly guide is the place to check that before you bring the family. If the kids would rather eat in the room after a long day at the pool or the parks, pickup works for families too, and you can sort out who's having what back at Hyatt Place.

What is the phone number?

The phone number for Sofrito Latin Cafe is (407) 778-4205. Save it with the address in the visit details below before you leave the hotel. For food, use the online ordering page from the pickup section above, then collect your order on Palm Parkway or choose delivery to your hotel instead.

How far is Sofrito Latin Cafe from Disney Springs?

Sofrito Latin Cafe is five minutes from Disney Springs, on Palm Parkway in Orlando. That makes it easy to pair with an evening at Disney Springs, whether you sit down for dinner or order pickup. If part of your group is staying at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, there's a separate guide for that hotel.

Where Is Sofrito Latin Cafe and When Is It Open?

Sofrito Latin Cafe is on Palm Parkway in Orlando and opens every day, with a later close on Friday and Saturday nights.

Sofrito Latin Cafe

8607 Palm Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32836

(407) 778-4205

Hours: 8am to 9pm Sun to Thu, 8am to 10pm Fri to Sat

References

Hyatt Place Orlando/Lake Buena Vista Facility Guide, Hyatt, assets.hyatt.com (PDF)