The Tastiest Grocery in Orlando

Dong A

★★★★☆ 4.3 (57) • $

"Dong A is an Asian supermarket that has a good selection of some hard to find items.I have been coming here for years and have found them a bit better priced than Asian markets on the east side of Orlando. I recommend here if you are seeking some hard to find Asian item or you are just seeking something to make your cooking a bit more adventurous."

Alexandria Market

★★★★★ 4.6 (8)

"Overall, a well-stocked Middle Eastern grocery. They have all the staples you'd expect plus a huge olive bar and selection of some mezze in the back plus meat, canned goods, teas, coffee, and most impressive to me, the Green Land brand of spices. This brand is easily my personal favorite for Middle Eastern spices and spice blends and honestly why I sought out this market on a recent trip, just to get these spices. The lady working there was very friendly and helpful but alas, the baklava I purchased was soggy and not very good at all, rather disappointing. I am still granting four stars because overall they're pretty comprehensive in the goods they carry."

Los Paises

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

"The food is bussin. We had catering from here and I was very impressed. The carne asada is amazing and the al pastor is delicious. Habanero salsa was perfectly spiced. No complaints. Straight fire."

Garden Grocer

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (54) • $$

"Ordered groceries through Garden Grocer for a stay at Disney's Fort Wilderness cabins. Hard to judge value here, as the convenience of having groceries delivered in advance is pretty good, so I'm unsurprised if the groceries weren't cheap. I will say this. We had two cabins - one ordered through GG, no problem (though GG had to deliver three days in advance of our arrival, because they're busy??) The other cabin ordered from Amazon Fresh.SWEET BABY BACKFLIPPING JESUS NEVER AGAIN WILL I ORDER GROCERIES FROM AMAZON FRESH.Train wreck. Like, as if every train ever built in history were dropped and collided from space, that level of train wreck.Only by the grace of the Disney people was I prevented from going critical and leaving a smoking crater in the middle of Fort Wilderness, my incredulous rage and apoplectic disappointment was near-nuclear.Seriously though, the Disney cast members, they rock amirite"

The Hometown Market

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"This is just a pandemic update. They require masks -this was August 1st - though the customers ahead of us did not wear them. They also provide hand sanitizer near the front door as well as at the other registers as you check out. They don't have social distancing marked on the floor but we did so (oddly, so did the ones in front of us: no masks but distancing - hoax or not a hoax, people?).Other than those virus details, not much difference. Produce at decent prices, and Donut King donuts.. We are not wine drinkers, but they seem to have a large selection. Also, the 50% off produce shelf is at the front of the store by the registers now."

Seabra Foods

★★★★★ 4.5 (6)

"Love this little gem of a store, so many unique items and great prices on meat!!! Little cafe area is nestled into the store with plenty of seating."

America Grocery

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (9) • $$

"This little place has been there forever​. It is at the corner of 44 and 491. It use to be a gas station 20 or 30 years ago. They are mainly a Cuban style lunchroom​. You go in and they have all the food already cooked and you go down the line and pick what you want and they plate it for and you can sit in​ a ​little booth they have. The other side of the store is a grocery store. Again, mostly Spanish​ food. The best time to go is for lunch. Toward the end of the day,​ the food starts to get old and does not look very appetizing. I dinged them for there cleanliness. Last time I was there (almost closing time) the fellow that was working (not the owner) was wiping down equipment and then he went straight to fixing me a Cuban​ sandwich. It was pretty gross. I said something and he happily put on a pair of gloves. I just think that sanitation and food handling should be second nature to someone in the food industry. The owners are very nice people and they have a close and loyal following. I have been going there for years but not late in the day like that day."

Tienda Mexicana Jalisco

★★★★☆ 4.3 (121) • $

"I was searching for aji amarillo and although I did not find it here, I am very happy to have found this place. This tienda (store), reminiscent of the corner stores of The Bronx, except of course for the big parking lot.Upon entering there is the obligatory store staple of the chips rack, drinks and icees and the check out counter right by the door. Tienda Mexicana Jalisco has a variety of dry goods, like canned beans, canned meats, flours, masa, oils and vinegars. The produce area has different chiles and peppers, tomatoes and herbs. There is a section of packaged fresh corn tortillas and a meat market where all kinds of meats are available. There is also a restaurant inside. Although I did not find aji amarillo, I did find super fresh serrano and jalapeños peppers, fresh masa harina for corn tortillas and I am very happy with the fresh salsa and tortillas I made with them."

El Ranchito Restaurant & Foodmarket

★★★★☆ 4.3 (70) • $

"So glad we came across this place! The food was AMAZING! We ordered Parrillada and fajitas with chicken, shrimp, and beef. The entrees came with salad, tortillas, rice and beans. The servings are very generous. We had enough food to bring home for my husbands dinner and for tomorrows lunch too! The complimentary chips and salsa was super fresh too! Service was pretty speedy and our server Adaly was super sweet and attentive. It's a pretty small place but it was popping for lunch time on a Thursday! We will definitely be back again to try more things!"

Brazil Food Mart

★★★★☆ 3.5 (19) • $$

"We went in yesterday, just to look. I was so excited when I saw the good and automatically got hungry. The staff was super friendly, they explained what each thing was. My boyfriend and I both got a lunch plate for $7.99 it comes with a side, rice and beans, and protein option. Plenty of food! It was clean where they keep the food which I truly appreciated. I recommend you try it!"

Phil-Asian Foodmart

★★★★★ 4.8 (19) • $

"Hard to find Filipino's places around Orlando for breakfast. This was the only one that had prepared hots foods to order.We loved the sweet chicken with the garlic rice. The sinigang with pork wasn't that flavorful and the pork was really dried out and chewy. The milk fish tasted old and the longnise was so so.The staff was very friendly and fun to be with."

Santiagos Market

★★★★☆ 4.2 (19)

"First time in and this is a cool little place! Not a very big store and it has a lot of Caribbean items and it's pretty cheap for a lot of it in my opinion. I bought 1.18lbs of chicken cutlets for about $4 and some spices like adobo and Jamaican jerk for less than $2 each. They have fresh produce too! And an amazing style buffet that you can get to go. While I was in line, I of course stared at it and they had tripe and teriyaki chicken and veggies and a bunch of other things that were steaming hot! So glad I stopped. People are nice too."

Mi Bandera Supermarket

★★★★☆ 4.2 (47) • $

"I used to always pass this place around lunch time and would always notice the parking lot would always be full of cars and others trying to find a spot. They advertise lunch specials for either $5 or $6 so I figure that's what everybody's there for. After a while of wondering about it, we finally made a random stop to see what all of the fuss was about. Mi Bandera is a small sized local market with produce and other groceries and home items. I did notice prices for some home items are a touch expensive as some you can get cheaper at a Walmart or elsewhere. The packaged meats in the back look like decent quality for decent prices. We got a big package of boneless skinless chicken thighs for $2, awesome deal. Now let's talk about what everyone's really here for... when you walk in, to the left you immediately notice a long line of food that stretches to the back of the store. So so soooo many options to choose from. The line usually will be long. The food is delicious and for $6? You bet there's gonna be a line. A few very nice ladies help you choose your food. You pick from a base of white or yellow rice, black or pinto beans, yellow rice con gandules, or even spaghetti. You can get one or two different meats for your meal and they have so much to choose from.. from fried fish, to wings in different styles, roasted chicken, stewed meats, ribs, fried chicken, pernil, you name it they got it. They have other salads and a few other things to choose from towards the end and it leads you straight to the register, so if you plan to get groceries, grab them first, then go through the food line. Anyway, I can't begin to describe how great the food is. I could just eat a cauldron of the yellow rice and pinto beans by itself. The pernil is so soft and has amazing juices that mix great with the rice and beans. My hubby loves the fried chicken strips. The fried fish is great too. Spaghetti side is a touch too salty for my taste. But aside from that you really can't go wrong with any of the meats here. Plus, a single meal here is portioned to be 2-3 meals!! You definitely get the BEST bang for your buck here. Please give it a try if you haven't yet!"

La Primiera Grocery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (7)

"Small little Latin grocery store. Prices are not bad, though the selection was rather limited. The people were friendly. All in all, an ok place."

Meat Emporium

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (26) • $

"So here's something. For years, I have wanted to try cat. Cat meat, that is. And no. Meat Emporium didn't have any. They do have a ridiculous selection of other meats, and a warm atmosphere. Welcoming, even, beyond the facade. I'm always puzzled by places like this, where there's a generous selection, low to reasonable prices, freshness, and few other customers. But here it is, meting out mete. I mean meat."

Simply Orange Juice

★★★☆☆ 3 (5)

"This is Simply Expensive, and Simply Shelf Stable. But Orange you glad I reviewed it?When it first came out, I thought that their orange juice was the best you could get, and maybe it's still pretty good, or maybe it has changed and isn't quite as good as it was, or maybe I just didn't know how good orange juice could be and my taste has since refined... the last explanation might be the closest to the truth...I'm not sure what exactly is going on with that, but definitely there are other orange juices that are simply better now, and I think the main point here is that you can get fresh-squeezed stuff for not that much more money, the kind that is not pasteurized and goes bad quickly and tastes like heaven, just so much better.And while it's pretty expensive, it tastes so much superior to anything that is stable for several weeks or even months, so Simply is never going to be able to match up, and it doesn't, but it's still better than some, however with the prices going up so much, it's hard for me to give it anything more than a 3 at this point."

Las Americas Grocery & Deli

★★★★★ 4.5 (42) • $

"Haven't been to Las Americas and I stopped in to grab some rice and beans on my way home yesterday! Authentic Puerto Rican food (or possibly other Latin-Caribbean) for cheap! I don't eat much meat so I just got me some arroz con gandules (yellow rice with pigeon peas) and habichuelas guisadas (stewed beans). Be prepared to possibly be ordering from someone who doesn't speak much English...like I said, authentic. Pollo guisada (stewed chicken) is also bomb there from what I can remember. It's also a small grocery store! Definitely check it out if you're in the area."

The British Shoppe

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (26) • $$

"What a cute little shop! I smiled the entire time looking at all the food--some familiar, like Marmite, which brings back memories of a Canadian roommate of mine who layered it over her burnt toast every morning (after unsuccessfully scraping off the "burnt" on her toast). I'm sorry, but why have burnt toast EVERY morning and complain about it--why not just change the setting to lightly toasted and not burn it?At any rate, I hate Marmite, but it was good to see in the shop none the less. My beloved Wheetabix, frozen steak and kidney pies, Heinz baked beans, and oh, yes, tons and tons of tea.The novelty items like the Union Jack G string, and other undies were just too rich. I mean, you gotta love it! I thought the bulletin board and information for British nationals is such a great idea and hope that this can be a point of connection for British expats that live in the central Florida area.I will definitely be back for more!"

iFresh Market

★★★★☆ 3.8 (140) • $

"Bought a birthday cake recently from here and the cake was spoiled. Unfortunate because the kids were really looking forward to it."

Taqueria Casas 2

★★★★★ 4.5 (34) • $

"Taqueria Casas 2 is a small hole-in-the-wall type mom-and-pop Mexican restaurant that definitely lends credence to my long-held belief that the best Mexican food does not come from a restaurant heavy on ambiance, but rather the best Mexican food I have found comes from these small and humble establishments.The ordering procedure is that you go up to the counter and place your order to the person behind the counter. They do not give a number or anything like that and they bring you your food.I went with four tacos and they are very affordable at two dollars each. I had a cabeza taco, a chorizo taco, an asada taco, and a carnitas taco. They also have a salsa and toppings bar next to the counter.It took them a bit to get the food out to me, but when it came, the tacos were pretty good and for two dollars each, it was definitely a great price point.I would definitely recommend here."

Somosfresh Market

★★★★☆ 4.3 (6)

"New supermarket Alert!! It's great when a supermarket just opens because it's so clean and organized. I only saw it while heading somewhere else. I asked the owner and they have been opened for a few months already. I was able to walk the store and liked what they have in stock. The only think they didn't have were the Ole xtreme wellness tortilla wraps. My delight was the seafood section. They had seafood and OYSTERS!! Oh my! I had to eat some immediately. I asked the guy behind the counter to open them for me. I could tell he doesn't open oysters, but it didn't matter. He was pleasant about it and got the job done. I went and picked a lemon and had him cut it and ate the oysters right there. They were fresh, a good size and a good price."

Mr Grocers

★☆☆☆☆ 1 (2)

"I placed an order with these lot on 22nd of october,according to their site at the time they could do international deliveries, so i placed one for $37.98(in gbp thats about 25 quid) and yet here i am six weeks later,my goodies havent come,nobody has responded to my emails or voicemails or facebook messages. I've been calling for the last month and still NADDA! today when i called i actually got through to a rude man who,after telling me to call back in four hours,slammed the phone down on me ruuuuuuuude! if i could rate them zero Or minus numbers i rewally would...all i wanted was some ruffles and some lays,not a big ask...Never again MrGrocers..."

La Placita Latina Supermarket

★★★★☆ 4 (9)

"This place has phenomenal prices for good quality and quantities of food. They have a great selection of meats and herbs with the best prices around!!! The meals they cook there are also extremely tasty. I wish it were closer to where I live but it's well worth the drive."

Tomato Express Market

★★★★☆ 3.5 (48) • $$

"The best Argentinean facturas in Orlando!! If you are like me and feel home sick sometimes, this is the place to go! I was on the search in Central Florida for an Argentinean place for a really long time and I'm so happy I found it. Their variety of facturas are not very much but let me tell you that the ones that they do have are delicious!! They sell the dozen for $10 or half a dozen facturas for $6. Next time I go, I want to try their pastafrola which looked real good and their alfajores.Right next to the sweets, they serve daily lunch cantina style. If not, they have a menu board you can choose from. We ordered the Super Lomo and it was fenomenal!! You can tell everything was fresh. The baguette was so good and homemade too. The steak was very soft and perfect as a sandwich. Not to mention the food arrived extremely fast.I highly recommend their empanadas!! The chicken and the spinach empanadas were perfectly seasoned and tasted just like the ones my grandma would make.The have items for sale imported from Argentina! I also saw some items from Uruguay, Paraguay, and Peru. They have a meat section with some good deals and produce so definitely check them out!!"

Deguzman Oriental Food Mart

★★★★★ 4.8 (27) • $$

"Little mom & pop Filipino Asian market with fresh cooked food in the back. Have all the basics you need to put together a meal, including Thai sweet rice and lots of noodles (get your Mama noods). This place is not big, but they have just what you need when you need it. Nice to have this location in Sanford and will definitely grab some to-go food next time I stop in. The person at the cashier station was pleasant and helpful."

Tortilleria El Progreso

★★★★☆ 4.3 (69) • $

"For starters, what does this place NOT have??? Authenticity, check. Incredible prices, check. Made fresh to order, check. A market, a bakery, a restaurant AND a dessert place including hard pack ice cream, check! Lastly the utmost kindness, energy and comfort, unmatched! This hole in the wall is not a place trying too hard to impress you. The sights, sounds and scents alone will transform this humble restaurant to encapsulate all of your senses. The staff here are so efficient, kind and although a language barrier, kindness and hospitality have none. We walked in and were seated quickly and there was even a live mariachi serenading you as you indulged in savory goodness. The food itself was beyond authentic, not overly seasoned to make up for lack of quality and not a fusion kind of food which included all those "extras" to make up for the poor design (we all know what I'm talking about). The tacos were incredible, granted I did not personally enjoy the chicharron one because it was too soggy and fatty BUT all the other tacos were amazing. Wait until you see the interior though, this was the most incredibly immersive experience I have ever had in Orlando and it made the food and the energy all the better. I knew it was going to be an incredible experience when they brought out FRESH made tortilla chips (quite bold in sending the message "it's only the beginning"). It may not be your popular well known establishment and may be missing some elements you are used to, but like all foodie ventures, the uniqueness is what keeps bringing us back to the table for more. If you're looking for an incredible authentic experience with incredible food for a cheap price, I urge you to stop by and try this place once. You'll leave wanting more."

Big Bazaar

★★★☆☆ 3 (2)

"Best Indian stuff at a reasonable price and the store is very clean .parking is right in front of the store .Super convenient."

Deguzman Oriental Food Mart

★★★★☆ 4.3 (39) • $

"On our way to our house to South Florida from auto train at Sanford, we passed by De Guzman for some Filipino goodies. It was sad to see that their store is almost empty . They were hit hard by delayed shipment. I opted for homemade cooked foods. Unfortunately they were late in preparing their cooked food so I had only their beef sinigang and beef steak. Both dishes were delicious but the dessert, bilo bilo was the bomb. It was the most delicious bilo bilo in my life. If I only knew, I bought more than one. Looking forward to come back. Yelpers review on this one seems spot on."

LaTapatia Meat Market and Store

★★★★★ 4.6 (5)

"New to the area, and was looking for a place to find my mexican food ingredients for cooking. This little place has it all. Also had an eat in kitchen for dining in the back, but we were between meals and not hungry at the time, but will certainly check it out. Bought my chilis, spices and all the good stuff I needed to make dinner for friends this evening, they said it was the best mexican dinner they had since moving to FL. When you can find the right ingredients, it is easy. Will be my go to spot for all kinds of spices and chilis for sure."

Middle Eastern Food Market

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"In nice little Middle Eastern Market across from Oviedo Mall. They have a large variety of Middle Eastern products. Including shredded philo dough and lupine beans."

Bombay Bazaar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (8) • $

"Well stocked store for Pan-Indian groceries (although more concentrated on Bangladeshi foods) and always great to support a local family run store. It's also one of the only places I know where you get fresh goat meat, which is locally sourced from Florida farms. My mum lives a 50min drive away, but she makes the trek out here to purchase goat meat and kidney. The ladies who run the store are always very helpful and prices are very reasonable too."

Sanford Food Shop

★☆☆☆☆ 1 (34)

"I'm another victim of this merchant who processes charges fraudulently. I've never been here, but I get a $48.52 charge from this merchant. Whoever work there is getting card numbers from the dark web and running them through. BEWARE!!! Immediately report to law enforcement for fraud!!!"

Hola Supermarket

★★★★☆ 4 (8) • $$$

"Oh hola - it was your huge and delicious chicharrones that my husband loves so much that will keep me coming back, but the small, cramped, cluttered and questionable sanitation won't have me buying anything else. The staff is very nice and helpful. This little place is convenient to the surrounding neighborhood of apartments and duplexes. I can see that for those nearby it holds the staples of latin communities from hot foods, to fruits and vegetables. I won't be stopping by to tick of my grocery list, but for my sweet husband, I'll be back for chicharrones."

Apna Bazaar

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (33) • $$

"Great! You can get almost anything you want that is related to South Asian or Arab food. This is the most affordable grocery store in all of Central Florida and beats prices by a huge landslide. They can totally get away with charging much higher, like the other Halal stores nearby. Attached to this is a small food court in the back (don't forget to check it out), a few stores and a banquet hall to host events.This is the best spot to go to for anything unique, desserts, Halal meats, vegetable, spices, tea mix, cooking tools, etc."

Farmers Outlet

★★★★☆ 4.3 (26) • $

"This small indoor market is so close to my house, I'm kicking myself for not coming here sooner! Upon meandering inside, we were overcome at how many amazing things we found. Sooo many fresh fruits and vegetables at fabulous prices. Fresh picked strawberries, nuts, honey, bread, noodles, peppers etc... this place is a hidden gem. We picked up a huge pomelo, some ramen noodles honeycomb. If you haven't had honeycomb before, this is a must! It comes with a high price tag but is life changing and delicious on banana bread lol I plan to come back more often especially for the veggies. From the outside, the place doesn't look too appealing, but if you are around you need to stop on in and see what it's all about!"