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Grillers Puerto Rico's pernil is slow-roasted pork shoulder seasoned in-house and made fresh every day — 8oz for $17, with crackling exterior and fall-apart tender meat. Available at all 3 locations in Kissimmee and Orlando.
Pernil — slow-roasted pork shoulder — is the heart of Puerto Rican cuisine. No holiday table, no family gathering, no celebration is complete without it. At Grillers Puerto Rico, we honor this tradition by making fresh pernil every single day, bringing the warmth of a Puerto Rican Sunday dinner to Central Florida 7 days a week.
Our pernil is premium pork shoulder — seasoned with our signature Puerto Rican spice blend and roasted in-house to achieve that perfect combination of crackling exterior and tender, pull-apart meat. Chef Jose Antonio's recipe is rooted in 25+ years of culinary tradition, and the depth of flavor in every bite reflects that heritage.
At 8oz for just $17, our pernil plate is one of the best values on the menu and one of the most beloved dishes we serve. Pair it with white rice and beans (arroz blanco y habichuelas) or mamposteao rice and you've got a plate that would make any Puerto Rican grandmother proud. Find it at all three Grillers Puerto Rico locations across Orlando and Kissimmee.
What Makes Ours Special
Signature Puerto Rican Seasoning
Deeply seasoned with our house spice blend — rich, bold island flavor in every bite
Made Fresh Daily
Roasted in-house every day — never reheated, always fresh
Chef Jose Antonio's Recipe
A recipe rooted in 25+ years of authentic Puerto Rican culinary tradition
Best Value on the Menu
8oz of slow-roasted pork shoulder for just $17 — a Grillers Puerto Rico staple
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Pernil on the Menu
Every preparation, every variety — find all pernil dishes at Grillers Puerto Rico.
PORK SIRLOIN BITES
Pork Sirloin Bites
Marinated and fried, topped with pickled red onion and garlic.
$18COSTILLAS A LA BRASA
Fire-Braised Pork Ribs
Pork ribs, fire-braised.
$21CHULETAS FRITAS O A LA PARRILLA
Fried or Grilled Pork Chops
2 center-cut marinated pork chops, grilled or fried.
$19CHICHARRÓN DE CERDO
Crispy Pork Belly
Crispy pork belly.
$24PERNIL
Roasted Pork Shoulder
8 oz of roasted pork shoulder with our marinade and baked in-house.
$17CHULETA KAN KAN
Kan Kan Pork Chop
Pork chop including three cuts: pork loin, pork belly, and rib.
$35Frequently Asked Questions
What is pernil?
Pernil is a traditional Puerto Rican slow-roasted pork shoulder — known for its crackling skin and deeply tender, pull-apart meat. It is the centerpiece dish at Puerto Rican celebrations, family gatherings, and holiday tables.
How is Grillers' pernil served?
Our pernil is premium pork shoulder, seasoned in-house with our signature Puerto Rican spice blend and roasted daily until the exterior is beautifully crispy and the interior is fall-apart tender. It's served fresh, never frozen or reheated, and comes with your choice of two sides.
What sides go well with pernil?
Our pernil pairs perfectly with arroz blanco y habichuelas (white rice and beans), arroz mamposteao (stewed rice and beans), tostones (twice-fried plantains), or maduros (sweet fried plantains). Each plate comes with your choice of two sides.
Where can I get pernil near Kissimmee?
Grillers Puerto Rico Kissimmee on E Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway is your closest spot for authentic fresh pernil in Osceola County. We also serve pernil at our Orlando locations on Chickasaw Trail and Orange Blossom Trail.
Is the pernil available for delivery?
Yes! Order Grillers Puerto Rico pernil through Uber Eats (Kissimmee) — find us on your preferred delivery app. Or call ahead for pickup: Kissimmee (407) 954-4545 | Chickasaw (407) 203-4752 | OBT (407) 394-6445.
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