Porch Light Latin Kitchen in Marietta

Absolutely incredible! Been anxiously awaiting a chance to try this place and it did not disappoint. The food was outstanding. I seriously would like to try every dish on the menu. I also hear that sitting at the bar to watch the magic happen in the kitchen is also an absolute must. I can’t say enough things about the lovely atmosphere and just the phenomenal flavors incorporated into each dish. Can’t wait to come back!

Ive been to Porch Light 4x in the past but havent been back in many months due to the pandemic. Was really excited to find out that intermittent dine-in service is being offered. Our food didnt last long enough to photograph. Had the steak pinchos and the confit duck fried rice. Engaged staff, great food, cute and cozy atmosphere. Nothing pretentious and the ambience is perfect for a night out or date night.

I would give them 10 stars if I could. We celebrated my daughter‘s 34th birthday there last night. The food is Phenomenal. The cocktails are amazing. The owner and the staff are the best. We have been here before and Porch Light always is stellar. Thank you for a wonderful evening and we will be back❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

everything was so amazing! we had the octopus vehicle, ribeye and can can pork chuleta tour with a side of grilled corn and tres leches for dessert. so delicious and they have the cutest picnic tables for two. amazing

I am so glad I came here. Best kept semi secret. Every dish I tasted was delicious. Layers of flavor and you can tell the chef puts care into each dish that goes out.

This place is worth waiting for. We’ve been several times for dinner and it’s been memorable each time. The food is consistently delicious. We always need to get the corn. The can-can pork chop isn’t for everybody, but if you’re willing to be adventurous, you need to try it. It’s well worth it. The short rib is another staple. The signature cocktails compliment the menu as well. I love the Paloma. Reservations are recommended for any night, but I got to sneak in for lunch over the weekend and they were out of the mahi tacos so they offered shrimp instead. It’s the best taco I’ve had in Atlanta (hands down). Go here. You won’t regret it.

First time in from out of town. Came in starving. Order a salad expecting it to be huge but it wasn’t and I didn’t touch it. (Not because it was bad but I needed food and this salad wasn’t it)However, when I told them I really didn’t want the salad they swapped it out for the beer can chicken burrito.Really really good flavor.Chicken was tender and flavorful.Service is very fast.Great for an on the go lunch.Sorry I was moody servers.:(

Cute and cozy location. The service was great. Our server was super friendly and did a great job of answering our questions and describing the dishes. The food was good (not exactly like you can get in Puerto Rico but definitely close enoughwe didn’t order any drinks but they had some good options.We started with the empanadas and carne frita. Both were good and flavorful. I ordered some corn and it was spicy but delicious. The Mac& cheese and the Pork Chop can can are great choices as well. I’ll be back to try more items and definitely check out some drinks.Great atmosphere. The partial open kitchen is nice. The decor is super cute as well.

My family is from Puerto Rico and I can tell you the food here was not only similar to the cuisine on the island but pretty darn delicious. I had the rib eye dinner special which was scrumptious. The empanada appetizer was delicious as were the yuca, fried plantains and mac and cheese. The chef was very friendly and makes his precense known in the delightfully decorated restaurant. Well worth the 30 or so minute drive from Atlantas midtown area.

This is a Puerto Rican style food place and it will be One of the best steaks you’ll EVER have; meals are not only freshly made but they also serve a daily locally grown veggie 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 worth every dollar!Ps. Make sure you make reservations, place is Always packed! ( for good reason 😉)

The owner works right with his staff inspecting each plate as it passes through the serving station and makes his rounds around the place as well making a point to speak to all his guests. Servers are very friendly and attentive and the food is phenomenal! Great place for a nice date or more casual dining with friends

Excellent food and friendly service. The biggest thing missing is atmosphere and presentation. Everything seemed a little old and dated. Since it is so casual it is a good place for dinner with the kids.

Such a phenomenal experience. The food was outstanding and the presentation was just amazing. My picture is a whole butterflied snapper- how cool is that?! Some of the best food I’ve had in awhile and service was great! It’s a tiny place so make reservations way in advance.

Best food Ive had all year. Owner super personable AND THE FOOD! Im sure Ill dream about it tonight

Great service, great atmosphere, great cocktails, and amazing food! The whole fried fish was cooked to perfection, as was the daily special ribeye I ordered. If youre in the mood for Puerto Rican-inspired food, this is the place to eat!

Every dish Ive tried has been fabulous. My 3x favorite is the duck fried rice, plaintain empanadas and the Flintstone size Puerto Rican Fried pork chop. Today I tried the fish....delicious!Next time Im going for the short ribs.

Everything was delicious as usual. We sat on the porch, which is first come first serve. Try the beer brined chicken, sweet plantains, rice and beans, Mac and cheese, yuca fries. Didnt have a chance to take a pic of the Tres Leches cake, it was too delicious!

Joel, Todd all staff and especially Owner and Chef Andre Gomez at Porch Light Latin Kitchen...we give you hats off! Amazing, delicious, flavorful and most heavenly dining experience! Everthing was so very good.....but that whole fried fish and tantalizing pork chop...."yummy"!My husband and I had our first visit for lunch today after seeing this restaurant on Atlanta Eats. Cozy vibe, astounding service, friendly, inviting, with upbeat music and delicious food. We will be back, over and over again.

Some of the best service Ive received at a restaurant, and not to mention AMAZING FOOD!!! Will be back for sure!

The food was amazing, our server Rachel was so awesome. Chef stopped by the table and he super friendly and made us feel at home.This place is my new go to for comfort food. Loved the pork chop and the short rib. My girlfriend said it was the best pork chop shes ever had!!!

Great food definitely one of the best places I’ve eaten this year.

Ive only been twice but both times the food was beyond EXCELLENT! The staff was personable and friendly each time too. I had the Can Can once and the ribs. The below is the Can Can and its HUGE!!!

I saw Chef Andre Gomez on Man Fire Food the other day and decided to go check out this restaurant. I went with a coworker for lunch. We ordered the plantain and pork cheek empanadas for an appetizer, I had the ribs and my buddy ordered a sandwich. The empanadas came with an avocado aoli which was awesome and the ribs were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with some serious smoky goodness. The bread on the sandwich was incredible, definitely tasted like it was homemade.

I have been wanting to try this place since it was featured on a local restaurant show and it was worth the wait!! Everything we had was delicious and full of flavor! Very authentic Puerto Rican food. Cute interior with bright colors. Makes you feel like you are on the island!Food...I had the beer can chicken burrito and it was delicious. Lots of chicken, rice and green salsa. I split it and was able to try the triple torta as well....loved the pork. So much flavor. Crispy bits. Lots of salty goodness. The egg adds to the richness. The bread is so light and doesnt overpower or dull the flavors.We also tried the steak skewers and empanadas to start. Great for sharing. The steak was so tender and perfectly charred. It was one of my favorite things.For sides, we split corn, plantains, yuca fries, mac & cheese, and tostones. Everything was excellent. I REALLY liked the the corn. I could come back and eat just the corn and steak skewers. The yuca fries were also great...crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a tasty dipping sauce. The mac & cheese was creamy and rich.We had a couple cupcakes of the tres leches to finish and it was soooo good. It was one of the best tres leches that I have had. Not too sweet. Great texture.For drinks, I really enjoyed my Mula. It was a Mule but with Tequila...really refreshing.Our service was outstanding. We were checked on multiple times. Good frequency for drink refreshes and food was prompt and hot.Cant wait to go back!!

Very tasty food and awesome customer service. Not impressed with the amount of mahi mahi on my salad or having to pay $1.50 for hot sauce? Cool atmosphere!

I havent had this much fun just dining out ever; the food is sooo good. The owner and staff are some the best in the business at making you feel welcome and appreciated for dining with them. The whole experience is my new benchmark for how a restaurant should engage its customers. The pig we had was perfectly prepared and cooked. I recommend if you live in Georgia or are visiting to try and make a reservation to experience Porch Light.

Amazing food. This place is just crazy good. One of the best elevator PRican food I have ever had. The pork chop is amazing. The plantains to die for. Even the brussel sprouts were just delicious. Definitely a must try.

The best pork chop and tomahawk ribeye Ive ever had. Drinks are on point too. Eat here now!

No wonder people wait at the doors to open at 5:30. The food is delicious, outrageous, and the people are hospitable and caring. Serving Latin food brought interesting flavors to my palate. Heres a picture of the fried fish from two interesting angles!

It was recommended by a friend so, I went. Im so glad I did. Met the owner and my waiter took excellent care of me, answering questions and service. The food was fantastic. So many flavors! Good food, nice place, great atmosphere, convenient location. I hope to come back.

My family came for the whole roasted pig. They enjoyed every part of the pig especially the skin, cheeks and the parts close to the pig feet. I dont eat pork so I had one of the specials which was snapper. It was soooo good....Seasoned well! I loved the plantains and corn. The mac and cheese was not that tasty. Overall everyone ate well.

This place is a serious gem in Smyrna. I’ve been working through the menu but everything I’ve had here has been great. The food tastes like the owner’s grandmother is back there in the kitchen preparing the food. It tastes home cooked with flair. If you want to indulge in some Puerto Rican food - this is a MUST VISIT stop

Good food, good drinks, great service, hip, and the ambiance is chill. Crowded, small, and so worth it. Get reservations at least a couple of weeks in advanced.

One of my new favorites.... ....they were so nice that it was scary... the food was great and one of the cooks named Joseph along with our waitress named Alexis were super cool. Loved it....

My husband and I have been here several times and you can’t beat it ! My husband is Puerto Rican and says this is as authentic as you can get ! From the drinks to the food ! You need to call ahead , it’s an adorable treasure , but it doesn’t have much seating ! I have never had a bad experience here ! The owner treats you like family !

One of the best places in smyrna! Make reservations well ahead of time. Not a bad thing on the menu. The plantains are a must!

Outstanding food, originality, personal, friendly, at home feeling. We got two seats at the bar top and couldnt ask for a better first time experience. I got the whole fried fish, de-boned snapper it was delicious.

Tried the plantain empanadas filled with pork cheek, the beer can chicken, the duck confit fried rice and the fried plantains with rum sauce. I will be dreaming of the plantains! Hands down, the best I’ve had in the city. And that rum sauce, so mellow yet flavorful. I was also incredibly impressed with the duck confit fried rice, like clean the plate and the spoon impressed. The dish packed such a punch but didn’t land heavy at the bottom of your stomach. Great cocktail menu too. Really great find in the Latin cuisine here in Atlanta.

Everything was on point. This is one of the best places Ive ever eaten. Nothing was over-cooked, everything was spiced to perfection. We enjoyed a queso appetizer and I ordered Mahi fish tacos for my main. My friend ordered the torta pork sandwich. The chef let us have a complementary kale side which was hands down the best kale Ive ever had. I will come back and bring more people. Love!

The food was amazing! We had the porkchop ( it is huge), and red Snapper ( very tasty). Appetizers and sides also delicious. I will definitely be returning!

Great food and great environmentPorch pounder cocktail was great and very strong.

This is one of the best dining experiences in Smyrna. The food is unexpected for such a small unremarkable building in the Smyrna Market Village. Its cozy and casual, and the staff treats you like family. Original cocktails and local craft beers. The menu has some mainstays like the pork chop (largest and most flavorful cut of pork youll eat in your life...just before your heart attack). But the chef mixes it up regularly so its worth going back frequently. With a couple days notice, they will also order and cook a whole pig for a party of 8 to 12 hungry diners.Whatever you eat here is guaranteed to inspire you to tell others about it. This is one you should put on your calendar as soon as you can as it seems the secret is out. I would advise calling ahead too.

This place is serious. The only way to explain it! Hands down, best spot in ATL. Amazing staff food and great drinks. Desserts and owner are top shelf. Do yourself a favor and make it a point to come here! Get the snapper and the pork chop.

Amazing food! I loved the empanadas, tostones and pork chop. Pretty good price for delicious food.

Sat at bar and ate twice here in the last 2 weeks. I really like this place! The chef, Andre Gomez, gives you personal attention. Chef and staff are attentive and genuinely want you to enjoy the food and experience. Conch fritters were good though some people dont like conch so keep that in mind. Whole fried fish is so perfect-it doesnt need accompanying sauce. The sauce on its own is delicious just think the fish is rich enough on its own. The El Chapo cocktail is delicious. They have a solid local beer selection. Red sangria is ok but I was full at the time. Tres leches was delicious. Lovely neighborhood ambiance.

This is by far the my favorite restaurant in Smyrna. Andre is the best and he will go out of his way to make sure your meal is great. Some might argue that the prices are a little high, but youre paying for quality not quantity and PLLKs quality is the best in the area. On discovering the restaurant I ate there every day for over a month straight. Ive had the entire menu multiple times over. If you have a big appetite, I recommended the Can-Can ( a pork chop as big as my arm!or the Tomahawk Ribeye (only an occasional special). I love the corn and the Triple Torta as well. If there are any menu items weaker than the rest, I would say its the Beer Can Chicken Burrito and the salads. Everything else is just terrific.

Amazing owner/chef who cooks excellent Ecuadorian food! Fast casual setup during lunch and more formal at night. Cozy atmosphere and authentic South American cuisine!

Fantastic food. Chef Andre is very personable and friendly to all guests. The sofrito Mac and cheese is so so good. Great cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere. A splurge, but worth it.

Excellent service. Ordered the fish with Yuca fries... Fantastic ! Cooked to the right tenderness, flavorful on its own with a dab of sauce to enhance the taste but not to overwhelm it. Highly recommended !

Unreal! Everything we had was absolutely amazing. I went here with a group of 5 colleagues and we absolutely pigged out! Chef Andre was even nice enough to come throw some finger frisbee with us in the parking lot! All around amazing experience. I had the Georgia Shrimp and Grouper Paella with the Mac n Cheese. Shut the front door. It. Was. Amazing.