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Grillers Puerto Rico's Bacalaito Grillers is a signature Puerto Rican codfish fritter stuffed with shrimp, conch, and octopus — a combination unique to our kitchen, made fresh daily, and available at all 3 locations in Kissimmee, East Orlando, and South Orlando.
Bacalaitos — crispy codfish fritters — are one of Puerto Rico's most beloved street foods, and Grillers Puerto Rico has taken this classic to a whole new level. Our Bacalaito Grillers is not your average fritter. We blend our fresh codfish batter with shrimp, conch, and octopus, creating a signature appetizer that you simply cannot find anywhere else in Orlando or Kissimmee.
Made fresh daily using a homemade recipe perfected by Chef Jose Antonio Martin Grau over 25+ years, our bacalaitos are crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful inside. The combination of island-fresh seafood in every bite is what makes the Bacalaito Grillers a fan favorite — and a dish that keeps guests driving from across Central Florida to come back for more.
Whether you're in Kissimmee, East Orlando, or South Orlando, you can find our signature Bacalaito Grillers at all three Grillers Puerto Rico locations. Pair it with our house mayo-ketchup sauce and you'll understand why locals call it the best bacalaito in Florida.
What Makes Ours Special
Signature Recipe
Codfish blended with shrimp, conch & octopus — a Grillers Puerto Rico original
Made Fresh Daily
Our batter is prepared fresh every morning by Chef Jose Antonio's kitchen team
Available at All 3 Locations
Find our Bacalaito Grillers at Kissimmee, Chickasaw Trail & OBT
The Perfect Starter
Pair it with our house mayo-ketchup for the full island experience
Find This Dish
Bacalaitos on the Menu
Every preparation, every variety — find all bacalaitos dishes at Grillers Puerto Rico.
SORULLITOS DE MAÍZ
Corn Fritters
Fried corn rolls made with semi-sweet cornmeal, served with mayoketchup.
$8QUESO FRITO
Fried Cheese
(8) Fried fresh cheese pieces and guava sauce.
$10MINI ALCAPURRIAS
Mini Beef Fritters
(4) Fried plantain dough fritters filled with ground beef.
$10MINI EMPANADAS
Mini Empanadas
(6) Filled empanadas: (2) ground beef, (2) chicken, and (2) roasted pork. Served with mayoketchup.
$10BACALAITOS GRILLERS
Grillers Codfish Fritters
Caribbean traditional bacalaitos served with a side of aioli sauce.
$11MINI PIONONOS
Mini Sweet Plantain Fritters
(3) Balls of ripe plantain dough filled with ground beef and Monterey Jack, served with cheddar cheese sauce.
$10DIP DE QUESO BLANCO
White Cheese Dip
Creamy white cheese dip served with crispy fried malanguitas. Add chorizo $2, shrimp $3, or churrasco $4.
$14FRITANGUITA
Fritanguita Sampler
(8) Corn fritters, (8) fried cheese, (4) beef alcapurrias, (6) mixed mini empanadas, and plantain chips. Served with mayoketchup, guava sauce, and hot sauce.
$39CALAMARES FRITOS
Fried Calamari
Breaded, fried calamari rings, served with aioli sauce.
$14CHICHARRÓN CON GUACAMOLE
Crispy Pork with Guacamole
Crispy pork bites with fresh, creamy guacamole.
$22CÓCTEL PULPO
Octopus Cocktail
6 oz of octopus salad served with plantain chips.
$16CÓCTEL CARRUCHO
Conch Cocktail
6 oz of conch salad served with plantain chips.
$19CÓCTEL PULPO Y CARRUCHO
Octopus and Conch Cocktail
4 oz of conch salad and 4 oz of octopus salad served with plantain chips.
$24CROQUETAS DE RISOTTO
Risotto Croquettes
(5) Panko-breaded risotto balls filled with Spanish chorizo, mushrooms, and onion, served with vodka sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese.
$11½ lb MORCILLA DE LA CASA
House Blood Sausage (½ lb)
Puerto Rican blood sausage seasoned with rice, herbs, and spices.
$101 lb LONGANIZA DE LA CASA
House Longaniza Sausage (1 lb)
Choose between chicken or pork.
$12Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bacalaito?
A bacalaito is a traditional Puerto Rican codfish fritter — a crispy, savory snack made from salted codfish batter, deep-fried until golden. They're one of the most popular street foods in Puerto Rico.
What makes Grillers' Bacalaito special?
Our Bacalaito Grillers goes beyond the traditional recipe by incorporating shrimp, conch, and octopus into the codfish batter — creating a signature seafood fritter you won't find anywhere else in Central Florida.
Are bacalaitos gluten-free?
Our Bacalaito Grillers batter contains flour and is not gluten-free. Please inform your server of any dietary restrictions and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Where can I get bacalaitos near Orlando?
Grillers Puerto Rico has 3 locations in Central Florida: Kissimmee (E Irlo Bronson Hwy), East Orlando (Chickasaw Trail), and South Orlando (Orange Blossom Trail). All locations serve our Bacalaito Grillers.
Are bacalaitos available for delivery?
Yes! You can order Grillers Puerto Rico for delivery through Uber Eats (Kissimmee location). Search for Grillers Puerto Rico on your preferred delivery app.
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