Pa' Los Chinos Restaurant Lakeland

We went here to pick up some food for a quick lunch. Having not been before, I wanted to go in and look at the menu to order. They have a counter where you place your order (dine in or to go), and then you can either go wait by the pick up window or grab a seat on the dining room. It was pretty busy when we went on a Sunday afternoon, so there was a bit of a wait to get the food, but that was ok. We got the beef with broccoli meal, which came with fried rice and French fries. We could have done without the fries, and will ask for double rice next time instead. The meat and the sauce was delicious. Full of great flavor, and cooked well. We will definitely go back to explore more of the menu.

Upon entering the establishment, I was initially taken aback by the Spanish music playing. I then perused the menu, as the young lady at the counter informed me that it was a Spanish/Chinese restaurant, a concept I had not previously encountered. Since it was my first time there, I inquired about the availability of lunch specials, but unfortunately, they did not offer any. Consequently, I decided to order a small portion of fried rice, which, according to the description, contained rice, shrimp, beef, egg, onion, and lettuce. I agreed to this combination and placed my order. The fried rice had such an appealing aroma that I couldn't help but enjoy a couple of bites while still in my car. It was, without a doubt, the most delicious fried rice I've ever had in Lakeland. This wonderful experience has made me want to return for a full meal much sooner than I had planned.

Tonight was the first time and last time trying this place. The building is run down and the food is atrocious. I did not have super high hopes for this place, and the food let me down. If you wanted to just waste $40, this is the place for you .The fried chicken only had one flavor - salty. The boneless ribs tasted like a spare tire with sauce on it due to how dry it was. The crab rangoon tasted like the took it from the freezer and put it in the microwave on high. The fried rice was mediocre but the best thing my wife and I got. You know that feeling when you finish food and it makes you feel gross? That's the feeling this place brings out of me.

Been excited to check this place out, with little information so here you go: It's not dine in(you can, but ordering happens at the counter), we were getting ours Togo anyway. Didn't really see the Puerto Rican influence other than the menu was in Spanish, was really hoping the rice was going to have more influence. Pretty standard in the way of the menu for a Chinese food place. We got the beef and broccoli, and chicken and broccoli combos comes with rice and fries, and the crab Rangoon. Good food but not something I'll go out of the way to get again. The reviews saying they waited 2 hours are insane though, we walked in at 4:30ish and we're home by 5. Line at the counter was long but they moved quick, give you a beeper thing and waited less than 10 mins after ordering.

I ordered through door dash. Chicken was salty and rice was ok, French fries had no flavor. This place was very hyped up but did not impress.