Countries without immigrants are countries without flavor or variety, especially when it comes to food. If you want a taste of some of the countries that our president seems not to care for very much, here are some of the restaurants serving those cuisines in the Orlando area. Don't worry, we're sure everything you try will be better than a well-done steak with ketchup.
21 Orlando restaurants serving food from Trump's 'shithole countries'
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 7:41 pm
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Merguez Restaurant
11951 International Drive, 407-778-4343Open seven days a week, this Moroccan restaurant has kebabs, tagines, lamb shank and plenty of mint tea to wash it all down.
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Namaste Grill
333 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 772-283-5515The Namaste Grill serves Nepalese and Indian dishes like lamb seekh kabab and tandoori chicken, not to mention they also have a nice dog-friendly patio and a solid weekend brunch menu.
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Pupsueria Maya
2108 Michigan Ave., Kissimmee, 407-944-0708This Salvadoran joint claims to have the best pupusas mayas in the area and the Internet seems to agree. They also have everything from tamales to yuca fritas.
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Mi Tierra Pupusería & Bakery
808 E. Vine St., Kissimmee, 407-201-8478It’s always a good sign when a Salvadoran restaurant social media isn’t in English. This is a place with hearty dishes, like tripe soup with corn still on the cob in it and house-made tamales.
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Casablanca Restaurant and Bakery
4153 W. Vine St., KissimmeeThis is quintessential Moroccan cuisine. Expect plenty of hummus, lamb and artichokes.
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Cafe Kreol and Bar
2340 W. Oak Ridge Road, 407-852-9723This Haitian joint’s menu feels more like eating over at friend’s house. There are only a handful of options, but they change every day between classics like griot and tasso kabrit.
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Fritan’go Food Truck
Mobile, 863-804-5424You might find them in Lakeland, Tampa, Orlando or anywhere in between. That being said, tracking them down for Nicaraguan classics like tostones or cerdo asada is worth it.
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Harambe Market
2901 Osceola Parkway, 407-939-5277Located inside Animal Kingdom, this African-inspired theme park food is quick and might just offer the pick-me-up you require to make it through the rest of the day at the park, with spiced ribs or curried sausage.
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Moroccan Breeze
9404 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-730-4698Everything here is halal, and there are new specials every week. Be ready to step out of your comfort zone if you’re a steak-and-potatoes type person.
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Casa Lupita Restaurant
160 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford, 407-878-7114This affordable mom-and-pop Salvadoran restaurant knows that keeping things simple is the way to go. Their pupusas and nuegados are definitely the way to go.
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Delicias Centro Americanas
7591 University Blvd., Winter Park, 407-672-1661This place is loaded with Honduran and Salvadoran classics, but the thing that everyone loves most here is their pupusas.
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Kissimmee Bakery
1111 E. Vine St., Kissimmee, 407-933-2211The menu here has an emphasis on Salvadoran and Puerto Rican dishes, like kingfish steak and mashed plantains.
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Kreyol Kafe
12014 E. Colonial Drive, 407-930-6731As you would expect from a Haitian restaurant, there are things like fish in creole sauce and fried plantains, but what sets this place apart is their baked goods, like their custom cakes or meat patties.
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Nile Ethiopian Restaurant Orlando
7048 International Drive, 407-354-0026It's Orlando's only Ethiopian restaurant. This is the place to try dishes like wat and injera, and also mead (honey wine) and an awesome special coffee service.
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Pupsueria Maya
2108 Michigan Ave., Kissimmee, 407-944-0708This Salvadoran joint claims to have the best Pupusas Mayas and the Internet seems to agree. They also have everything from tamales to yuca fritas.
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Jiko – The Cooking Place
2901 Osceola Parkway, 407-938-4733Blending African, Indian and Mediterranean together in their dishes, Jiko in the Animal Kingdom Lodge at Disney not only offers food, but experiences like wine tasting or a post-dinner safari.
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Sanaa
3701 Osceola Parkway, 407-938-7400In Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village, Sanaa serves Indian and East African dishes like spicy Durban soup, but the best part about this place is the view into the safari enclosure where you can see gazelles, zebras, giraffes and more.
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African Soul Market
9101 International Drive, 407-530-7971This food truck serves popular African recipes like jollof rice and stewed goat. Find their current location on their website.
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Boma– Flavors of Africa
2901 Osceola Parkway, 407-938-4744Located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Boma emulates an African market and serves African-inspired food and beverages in an all-you-can-eat style buffet.
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Carribean Services
5812 Old Winter Garden Road, 407-298-0088This little place may be a bit difficult to find, but is well worth the search. Their small menu is filled with bangers, like oxtail or griot.
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