Mango’s Tropical Cafe

Mangos Tropical Café Orlando was simply an amazing experience for me!
It was everything I expected and then some. It is very spacious and has plenty of room to move around.
The decorum, vibe and shows at Mangos Orlando rival many of the big-​time entertainment venues in Las Vegas, in my opinion.
My experience: The Valet Parking team professionally greeted my friends and I as soon as we stepped out of our car, as if we were celebrities. I’ll never forget that feeling.
As we walked to the entrance, we were then warmly welcomed by the hostesses. We were quickly seated, and a very beautiful and friendly server asked for our order. Once the order was taken, it did not take long to get our drinks and meals.
We thought the food, drinks and prices were very good as well as reasonable.
After finishing our meals we sat back and watched the Michael Jackson, Samba and many other shows Mangos offered. They were very well choreographed, beautiful and fun!
My friends and I had our own dance competition going as the presentations of various entertainments rolled on throughout the night.
I told my friends in Virginia about Mangos Orlando, and they are coming to town in a week to visit.
We will spend a few nights there enjoying the great food, drinks, service and entertainment!
If you are looking for an energetic, vibrant and beautiful place for entertainment, food and drinks, I would highly recommend visiting Mango Orlando!

The only reason this place gets one star is because they carry my favorite wine– but the server couldn’t open the bottle without getting cork in it so that was semi ruined as well. This was one of the worst experiences I’ve had from a service aspect. I think they hire young, cute girls that have never served nor know the proper steps of service. Our food took over an hour and when we finally received it, no one had silverware or napkins. When I asked the server for roll ups, she told me that they were busy so it would be a few minutes. My thoughts: oh no biggie. I love cold fish tacos… Hello! She had an hour to get our table silverware and napkins. No excuse. Mangos also makes you put a deposit down for a dinner reservation: $ 10 a head, which you’re supposed to get back once you spend that amount. We did not. We might have gotten half back, total rip off. When I told the manager how long our food was taking, he simply said it would be out soon. He was obviously more concerned about flirting with his staff than tending to guests who are paying $ 15+ a drink and eating their overpriced food. Now don’t get me wrong, I understand that the prices are high due to location and the fact that there is a show going on, the service should be much better if you expect people to pay those prices. I sure do hope
mangos figures it out before they lose all business, it could be a really cool place. Teach your servers the steps of service and how to open a bottle of wine!

A group of us went here for a friend’s birthday, and every single one of us left with a bad taste in our mouth. To start with, we had no choice but to valet our car for $ 15, while the rest of the valet services on I-​Drive are complimentary (we usually just tip the driver). Then we get inside to sit down, and not only are the drinks expensive, but they add an automatic 18% gratuity to everything regardless of your group size. Then we sit down to eat, and it took a while to be greeted, once our server arrived he didn’t seem to know the menu very well and forgot several items and never came back to refill drinks or ask how we were doing. And let’s not forget, that we were handed a menu, but were told that only the items on the last page were available. We were there for over 3 hours for dinner as service was terribly slow, the food was very overpriced and not even that great. They even up-​charge $ 5 for avocado!
The last straw was when we were trying to leave, and we waited almost an hour for our car to come back from valet. We were livid, and wanted our $ 15 back that we paid for this «service». It’s amazing how everyone else has this as a complimentary service, and gets your car back to you within a few minutes of you giving them your ticket.
We will absolutely never return to this place. Between the overpriced menu, slow service, and the slowest and most expensive valet service we’ve ever encountered this place is not just a tourist trap it’s the worst experience we’ve ever had when dining out.

We came as a party of 12 to celebrate our birthdays. My friend called a week in advance and was told if your party arrives before 7pm no reservations are needed. Also what was told was there is limited parking… NOT VALET PARKING for $ 15 or $ 30 per vehicle. RIDICULOUS!!! Overpriced when Kobe next door is Free and other restaurants on I Drive offer complimentary Valet Parking.
One of our friends arrived early and was told there are no tables available. Then we spoke to a manager. We were seated 2^nd level outside. It took a while before our server greeted us. Then she said we have a limited menu only. the back of the menu can you order from.
The prices ranged from $ 13 for a salad to $ 16 for a burger and the prices went up from there. We asked if there was any drink specials she said half off from 3 – 7. It was not 7pm she said she had to order from the bar. Then told us to wait the manager would come out. So we waited. One of my friends went inside got Mojitos came out. So then a few of us went to the bar for them to say it’s 7pm we missed the specials. Now ALL of us were UPSET and lied too!!!@
Requested for the manager he apologized said first drink is complimentary for us. We arrived at 6:30pm we were there for almost 4 hours and everyone was only served One drink. The service was horrible and slow. The food once we ordered took over an 1 hour and half. My fish tacos were cold.
First time coming here such a bad experience for all the Hype I heard about this place especially the Miami location. The entertainment of the different shows was the only Good thing that was offered to see from the balcony. As the price of $ 59.00 was not explained on the phone for the show either when calling over a week in advance!!!
For choosing to celebrate of our birthdays here I am NOT a happy customer and either was the rest of the party. Serious need of improvement, training, customer service, Attention to detail, etc…

The food is 6 of 10 for food the entailment is great the staff is ok, the service was great the drinks are expensive but ok,.

If you’ve never experienced slow service and are curious what it should be like. You should spend your money here. Handed a menu but told nothing in the menu is available in the items on the back are available. Then quit being stupid and only give me the last page. I don’t need a 8 page book to read the summery page. Ordered a vodka and soda and was asked what kind of soda. Come on. Ideally I’ll never come back. The bathrooms are clean thou so that’s a plus. Service charge was automatic on every item regardless of people count which is odd.

This place is a terrible addition to Orlando. The full menu is not available after months of being open, the servers are slow and forgetful so it took about 30 mins to get some water and a drink (after he came back twice to remind him what drink I ordered). The Bbq mango wings were pretty tasty but room temperature. The soup I ordered never came. The icing on the cake was that we paid $ 15 for valet parking only to wait about 45 minutes to get our car at the end of the night because these people don’t know how to run a business. What works in south beach is not cut out for Orlando. They will eventually need to depend on tourists that don’t know any better

This place is large and impressive
Everyone is super nice and happy
Food was good not expensive, I went with two friends of the Thursday night at 8 o’clock and there was no cover charge
I did pay $ 10 for parking but I did not have to as they have free parking but I was lazy
The place is a tourist trap, it is like a Latin Hooters with better food
The entertainment was so-​so, but that’s what they do to keep you in your seat so that you keep drinking
We had a good experience, you just have to know what you’re getting into beforehand
I was ready not to like this place, but I had a good time
drinks and appetizers for three people and parking was $ 78 including all tips

Loooooooove it! This place was really amazing! The shows were high quality and were very different in themes. The food was delicious! Only thing I can say is a negative is that I wish that once the dancing started getting serious after 11pm downstairs that they would’ve cleared the tables to make room for the dance floor.

The vallet parking here is sucks! Don’t even think about parking at mango’s vallet…
We were waiting for the car 25 minutes (((their stuff is 4 people who run like crazy from car to car… Such a waist of money and time

If you are looking for a fun place to go in Orlando that is not Disney or Universal or Seaworld and especially if you are at a convention on International Drive, then this place is pretty awesome.
The entertainment, music, drinks are top rate, especially if you enjoy a Cuban Tropicana style show, and yes, I have been to Cuba, but this place is much nicer. the dancers, singers, and all entertainer here are really talented. I swear it is like Las Vegas and the acts keep on coming and they are all very talented.
The drinks may be a little pricey, but they are very good and the options are huge. I only had a few appetizers and they were pretty good too.
This place is mega huge in terms of a bar and entertainment establishment and there are lots of places to hang out and enjoy all the sights and sounds.

Went there Saturday night with a huge group of friends the show was great but that was it! We were told our grande drinks were $ 19.99 but NO ONE informed us of the $ 10.50 cup charge and didn’t know anything until our bartender finally came to get his money. Other than that drinks and food took forever to get there. The manager came to our table and didn’t even apologize just said she would talk to her bartenders to let everyone know ahead of time of the extra charges. Not one person from our group of 30 will ever go there again.

«DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY. NOT WORTH IT!»
If you look back on my reviews, I give pretty great reviews, when it’s well deserved
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This place, deserves 0 stars. First off I went online and paid the 10.00pp deposit with a credit card a full week ahead of my reservation date. Mango’s was suppose to call me to collect the other 65.00pp that is required in order to reserve a VIP table. The day of the 6pm reservation no one called. At 3pm I decided to call. I paid the remaining balance and according to Andrea, everything was set. I arrive on time (because if you arrive 30mins after your reservation, they sell it to someone else and keep your money). They couldn’t find my reservation, after 15 – 20 mins they finally find it! Then we get to the table,(after having to search for my own table and my friends because the waitress didn’t know where my table was) It was on the 2^nd floor wall the way in the back, the only view of the show was on the monitors (not what I was told on the phone). the table was set up for 4 not 6 and it had a different last name on the table! This was just the beginning.
The 1^st manager wasn’t helpful and didn’t even apologize! Then the waitress only brought one menu, we were missing silverware settings, we were told we can only order from 1 page, the food didn’t come out at the same time and the wrong items were brought out. the food tasted good, but it’s very over priced. Then they didn’t even bring a free cake for the birthday girl, they said I could buy one for 20.00! The valet was super slow! waited for ever!
The only thing we were offered were a free round of watered down test tube shots.
After much arguing we got one of the managers to attempt to credit me the 392.00 that I paid on the phone and just let us pay for whatever we spent that night.
I am still waiting for my credit card to be refunded! This all happen on Saturday and today is Thursday. They took my full name and credit card number and I don’t trust them. I am dealing with my credit card company to resolve the issue!
Stay away!!!

Biggest rip off. This is Orlando, not stuck up Miami. Leave the horrible customer service in South Beach. This place will con you in for $ 59.95 plus 18% gratuity and 6.5% tax it comes to $ 75.34 per person to have a shared table with random strangers to watch the show. I mean really. How in the hell are we to pre pay for our food days in advance and know we will want to eat/​drink that much? If you just want regular seating they have a «policy» to put you outside on the balcony, charge you $ 20 per person and watch a T.V. screen of the show. Avoid this place and go somewhere with better customer service that actually appreciates your business.

So much fun. I’ve been there now 4 times with various groups of friends and we all love it. It’s unique to say the least which is the only way I can try to understand people complaining about cost. It was $ 10 to get in and drinks are 11 to 14 but a good margarita costs that much at Fridays. Their golden margarita is great and I don’t normally like margaritas but when in rome…
It’s like going back in time because live orchestra and singers aren’t something you see anymore. I thought the singers were great and they walk around during engaging the crowd. Lots of people getting up to dance and tons of space to dance anywhere you want. There was even a conga line that everyone got in on. The Micheal Jackson tribute show is my favorite. That guy is awesome to watch. The one time I’ve eaten there, I really enjoyed it.
Parking is tough but that’s how it is in that part of town. One of the managers did inform us that they are building a parking garage right next door so that’s cool. We did use the valet on Saturday. It was $ 15 and took about 5 minutes to get the car.
All and all, I love it. It’s unique, it’s almost overwhelming with all of the color, music and huge staff. For a place that apparently has been open for less than 2 months, I was in impressed.
They do have a little bit of a challenge in town because it’s so unique that some people clearly don’t get it. I pretty much equate it to going to a concert or live show. There is a cover, drinks aren’t cheap but it’s one heck of a great experience.

I absolutely love this place! Tropical music, urban music, everything in one place. Great drinks with a beautiful staff, it’s the place to be. Music for all types.

I can understand a little high prices for the right service and drinks, but holly cow! At the entrance we paid $ 30 cover, few minutes after our friend payed $ 20. The doorman obviously is a douche treating people nasty. Drinks are outrageous expensive and blah cocktails, not speaking about the crapy service. As soon as they start closing, they wouldn’t let my girl go to the bathroom. Ridiculous!
If you’re down to spend at least a $ 100 per person to get a terrible service, you’ll be fine there.
One and last time for us.

We are from San Francisco and we spent over a week in Orlando, visiting Disney and Universal and I have to say that our experience at Mango’s was one of our trip’s highlights.
We went to enjoy a nice show, drink, and eat dinner. Per the Unilocal reviews, we took Über. Plus, I wanted to relax and drink without the worry of getting behind the wheel later that evening. Secondly, I came for the entertainment therefore I set realistic expectations for the food. It is rare that you find a venue that offers both can hit it out of the park.
Thirdly, our waitress, Carla was a SWEETHEART. It is hard to find good service, so when you come across it, you totally appreciate it. Because this was the longest, most expensive vacation we ever had – we saved years for it. For me, top notch service means everything. Here is just one example of good service, when serving my second drink, she brought me two pieces of the pineapple garnish because she noticed I didn’t eat (or like) the other piece of fruit on the rim. This is just one of many, many examples.
We went on a weeknight and paid $ 60 for show dinner and drinks which I think was a decent price. We each were able to eat and drink $ 60 in credit. I felt that the price was fair.
My daughter and I both enjoyed our dinner. I had the Churasco steak, it was cooked to perfection. We especially loved the cheesecake and, OMG, their signature banana martini was EPIC.
The entertainment included tributes to Celia Cruz, Michael Jackson and everything in between. I loved the salsa and samba dancers. The band was huge and it is nice to hear live horns.
If I had the opportunity to go back, I would love to take my mom and my daughter (who will be 21 next year)!

I think the only reason why I managed to have a good time was because it was my friend’s birthday and because I managed to find a nice little spot to dance in. That’s it.
Let’s get to reviewing because there’s a few things I’d like to say.
First of all, the only reasons why I’m giving it 2 stars is because the place is actually really big (3 floors) and the decoration is really nice. It creates a very cool environment. Also, the live entertainment was great. The Michael Jackson impersonator was good, the band was great and the singers were decent. But that’s as positive as this review gets.
On to the real sad part of this place. Valet seems to be the only way to park to go into Mango’s and that’s $ 15 (to which they haven’t figured out the kinks yet, so you might be waiting 45 minutes to get your car back). The cover fee goes higher, and higher the later in the night you go. One of my friends paid $ 10 and then a friend who showed up later in the night paid $ 30. Now, while there are a few bars you can sit at, you’re going to have to search high and low for a table or anywhere to sit because you won’t find anything.
Here’s the problem with the seating arrangement, if you want to sit by the stage (which is the main and one of the VERY few «dance floors» in the whole place) you need to pay $ 60 JUST to get in there. Think you want to sit at table then? Sure, with a $ 75 min/​per person for a table to be reserved for you (imagine going in with a group of 10 people, YIKES). Now, I don’t know if that includes the food or not. So you head over to the second floor where they have couches for you to sit in and relax, right? WRONG! Those are only for groups that are buying alcohol bottles (cheapest one being $ 195).
So unless you can find a seat by one of the bars and don’t plan on moving or are lucky enough to find a table that’s NOT reserved (because it seemed like all of them were) then you’re going to be standing all night.
As far as the food goes, I didn’t even look at it or touch it because thinking of the price only frightened me more. I did look at the drinks menu and NO surprise, they’re overpriced (with an additional 18% gratuity included) and not very good. Again, me giving this place 2 stars is GENEROUS from my part, because honestly it deserves one star. But I know this for a fact– I WON’T be coming back to this place and it’s PROBABLY cheaper to just take a trip down to Miami and have a BLAST down there instead.

For me this place was great, finally a good place for Latino’s to go, let’s hope it stays. I do have a lot to say being that I absolutely love Mango’s on SoBe. Loved the décor, it reminded me of those old Latin clubs in the 1950’s, loved the wall art and the space is huge. Lots and lots of bars but one big problem it took forever to get a drink, bartenders would by pass certain people and go directly to someone who just got to the bar and ignore those that have been waiting, that’s what happened to us over and over. Seemed like we have all these great big bars bit not enough bartender. One bartender made us wait even longer just to clean up, are there no Bar Backs???
The performances were great, my favorite was the Celia impersonator, she was on point. Now remember I said I went to the SoBe Mango’s quiet a few times, and I have to say the Michael Jackson skit was good but not as good as the Miami performance, but I think in time it will be great. The band and the singers I loved and really enjoyed listening to them. The salsa club was good but extremely hot, it was full and everyone was dancing and I appreciated that but turn down the air it was hard to breath at times.
The parking didn’t bother me, I parked by the Eye and walked. Lord knows I need the steps. The cover was only $ 5 the drinks where pricy but people, its IDrive what do you expect?! Blue Martini at the point is just
as much.
I had a great time, loved it! Would defiantly go back!