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Mordisco Steakhouse brings carne en vara—meat slowly roasted over open wood embers—to 11030 International Drive in Orlando. In an Oct. 1, 2026 review, Orlando Weekly critic Faiyaz Kara praised the ribeye and ceviche carnavalero, but named the wood-fired branzino as the dish that would bring him back.

What carne en vara means at Mordisco

Carne en vara is a slow-roasting method that cooks meat over open wood embers. Mordisco applies its asador, or roasting setup, to beef and other dishes. WFTV reported that the Orlando restaurant officially opened on May 19, 2026; the concept is a Doral import.

Corporate chef and sommelier Cesar Gonzalez told WFTV, “Opening Mordisco in Orlando is a very special moment for us because it allows us to introduce more guests to the flavors and traditions we grew up with, while presenting them in a way that feels modern, elevated, and approachable,”

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What the Orlando Weekly review ordered

Kara’s meal moved from bright, tangy seafood to ember-cooked beef and crisp-skinned fish. His account gives a useful sense of the restaurant’s Venezuelan- and Caribbean-influenced menu and the choices diners may want to compare.

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Ceviche carnavalero Cobia, cherry tomatoes, crispy quinoa, plantain croutons and ají dulce oil, with suero costeño in the leche de tigre $22
USDA Prime ribeye 14 ounces, cooked medium-rare; served with house chimichurri and truffle–ají dulce sauce. Grilled Venezuelan cheese was a side upgrade. $42; cheese upgrade $2
Picanha upgrade An additional 8-ounce portion $18
Wood-fired branzino Butterflied fish; Kara singled it out as the dish he would return for $30
Burnt Basque cheesecake Dessert $18
Coconut lemonade Drink $10

The critic’s picks point to different reasons to order: the ceviche for its tangy, textured mix; the ribeye for smoky beef with sauces and optional cheese; or the branzino for wood-fired fish. The review also says an 18% service charge was added to the reviewer’s check. These are the prices and charge Kara reported in 2026, not a guarantee of current menu or check terms; confirm them with the restaurant before ordering.

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Address, phone and reservations

  • Address: Mordisco Steakhouse, 11030 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32821.
  • Phone: 407-286-0031, as listed in Orlando Weekly’s review.
  • Reservations: Mordisco Steakhouse’s OpenTable listing offers booking. Availability depends on the date, and the listing does not establish how far ahead a table must be reserved.

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