The Tastiest Tex-Mex in Orlando

Torchy's Tacos

★★★★☆ 3.9 (114) • $$

"I came to Torchy's for the first time with my co-workers and we had a great experience. We got the green chili queso with chips. It was salty, creamy, and delicious. For my meal, I got three tacos. Next time I would only get one or two because they are much bigger than I expected! I got the fried shrimp taco, the fried avocado taco, and the democrat. All of them were amazing, but the shrimp was my favorite. The batter was so flavorful and all the veg and condiments were so fresh. The beef on the democrat was so tender and rich. The avocado was thick, creamy, and fried to perfection. All of my tacos were stellar! So much so that I forgot to take pictures :( Service was good and fast. This location is new and has a clean feel with good parking. The weather was nice, so we ate outside in their cute sitting area. I will definitely be back to try more!"

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 3 (158) • $$

"We go here several times a month mainly due to the reasonable prices, good food and atmosphere along with the great service we receive from a couple of our favorite servers, like Andrea and Brooke.They offer a monthly margarita of the month. It used to be $5, then went to $6. On Monday, it looks like it is now $7. The monthly Marg is premixed, but depending on the drink of the month, some have been pretty strong.They offer a wide range of food. Most people are probably very familiar with Chili's as it's a national chain but wanted to point out a couple things people may miss out on. The 3 for me deal is one of the better deals you can get here. In some cases, you are paying less for an entree than ordering it by itself on the menu, yet it comes with an appetizer and drink. The bottomless soup and salad is a good option when you want soup and salad and can't decide. You can choose house or caesar salad along with any of the soup choices. You don't have to stick with that choice when you get a refill and it's only $1-2 more than the standard single serve soup and salad entree.This location is managed well and looking forward to visiting again next week."

Sombreros Cantina

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"My hotel was within walking distance from restaurants, cafes, and other novelty shops. The Sombreros Cantina was definitely a highlight because of its selection of tacos, salads, and create your own bowls. There was also the option to top your creation with a protein of your choice. Yum!"

Torchy's Tacos

★★★★☆ 4 (81) • $$

"I'm allergic to avocado. I ordered the queso and no idea there was going to be avocado. The gentleman at the front counter brought me a brand new one without giving me a hard time. I had 2 tacos. The one with the fried chicken was my favorite. I can't wait to go back."

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (174) • $$

"OK so Chili's is definitely taking the cake this week for cheapest meal. I got a full drink with a double shot of two different types of rum for $8.59; on top of that I got bottomless chips and salsa for seven dollars. My whole meal was only 1595 before tax. I don't know why everyone's hating on Chili's but I'm definitely coming back to try the Tito's strawberry margarita as well as their mango margarita which I heard was really good. The service was super quick I did come for lunch so I haven't come for a dinner service yet; however the girl that's the bartender is also the server for the tables at lunch. The ambience of Chili's kind of reminds me of Applebee's but it's a little bit more upscale I guess. I will also be returning to try some of their other foods I know they have really good burgers and she did recommend the quesadilla bowl minus the quesadillas. 10/10 If you haven't been to this Chili's it is off 535 which is the main street to get to Disney Springs it is also right next to a broken down macaroni grill and a hungry crab."

F&D Cantina

★★★★☆ 4 (173) • $$

"The Food was SO SO GOOD!! Fresh snd pipping hot!! Thanks to Kyle our bottomless Mimosas were always full and he let us sit and chat and meander through our meal. I don't know if this is tge most authentic Mexican I've had, but it was delicious!! I should also mention that the interior design and decorations are FANTASTIC! The porch outside is also SUPER pretty with quiet & cool, chill vibes."

Taco Maker Kissimmee

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (19) • $

"Man, oh, man! A good reason to miss Kissimmee is because there's a Taco Maker Fast Food restaurant. Taco Maker is a " Commercialized Mexican" fast food chain with traditionally Puerto Rican seasoning. Why? Because their Headquarters are in Puerto Rico and they adapted the menu to Puerto Rican taste; therefore, do not expect legit Mexican seasoning and taste. Nevertheless, if you enjoy Mexican and Puerto Rican food, you will find Taco Maker makes an interesting concept. So if you know anything about Kissimmee, you know that the Puerto Rican population is huge, thus the reason a Taco Maker was opened in Kissimmee and has continued to have success over the years. It's located in John Young Pkway, almost intersecting with 192. Here you will find Taco salad, hard tacos, softs tacos and wraps. You can select if you would like whatever you are having with chicken, beef or just smashed beans. I usually go for Combo #9, the "Tacada" ($6.99) with their chicken as protein. Has 3 tacos which you can select them to be all hard tacos or all soft tacos a a combination of soft/hard tacos, with your protein selection; I wanted all 3 to be soft and hard tacos so had to upgrade for $1. The combo comes with a Fountain drink and nachos, which they provide (on the side) a about 4 different sauces for you to pick from (mild to extra spicy). I would definitely recommend paying an extra .89 cents to upgrade the nachos to "baby nachos" where they give you a bit more nachos covered in a mixture of shredded cheese! All in all, this facility is clean, employees are friendly and welcoming and food is tasty and prepared at the moment. With having upgraded the nachos, I paid a total of $8.88, including taxes. Not bad for 3 tacos and a batch of tasty nachos!"

Cocina 214

★★★★☆ 3.5 (478) • $$

"Be tempted to walk off the main park ave for this restaurant! Super fresh and flavorful Mexican cuisine awaits. There is outdoor seating, indoor, and a separate bar area for those that just want to dive into the list of tequila. The house made salsas were great as was the guac."

Moe's Southwest Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (85) • $

"Yummy fast food - when you have a hankering for piles of rice,beans cheese chicken guacamole and sour cream with FREE CHIPS AND SALSA look no further. This is an excellent standby with great value for your portion."

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (67)

"We came in for dinner one evening and it was our first time so we needed a second to look at the menu. You order at the counter so the staff showed us where we can get the menu. The food menu didn't include the drinks menu and I didn't realize it until we were at the counter and the drinks menu was there, so I hurriedly ordered.They gave us two festive flamingo stickers because it was December/the holiday season. That was friendly.The bathroom was very clean. It was crowded inside but we managed to find a table for two. The staff came by during our meal to make sure we were ok.The food was good. I liked the taco and the empanadas and the salad was decent too. I would like to try more menu items...as well as the drinks!In all, we had a welcoming and delicious experience at this Lime."

Tin and Taco - Lake Mary

★★★★☆ 3.7 (152) • $$

"Changed my review to 5 stars after having tacos. Great atmosphere with good food and drinks. The nachos are piled high on a cookie sheet pan. Plenty for 3-4 people. Beer is good. Pizza is excellent. Been twice and both times the wait staff was very friendly."

Le Taco Trap

★★★★☆ 4.3 (16)

"I love food so much so that other people know my love of food and often rave about the most recent bite to eat they've had....this was no different. Someone recommended these tacos to me and honestly they are the best birria tacos I've had in a while. It wasn't greasy like some birria tacos tend to be, the steak was seasoned well and there were three dipping sauces - salsa, some kind of garlic/green sauce and consommé (dipping oil).I typically say don't take my word for it but this time, just do it. The tacos were so good and personally I will be a repeat customer because good food is meant to be enjoyed, you know?"

Superica

★★★★★ 4.6 (204) • $$

"Good food, they make to my taste . They have spicy sauce.. they make good palatable taste. Service was really quick. Wonderful Ambience"

Moe's Southwest Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (29)

"On Jan 31, 2025 I came in one night with a large group after an event at a nearby school. There was only one employee named Kyle that stood out to me. The way he handled the pressure was exceptional. He was very kind and courteous. He tried to get the orders in and serve everyone as quickly as possible. If I had a business, I'd hire Kyle in a heartbeat. It was my first time eating here and he was very friendly, polite and patient. Thanks Kyle if you're reading this!"

Taco Maker Orlando

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (49)

"I first saw this place at a gas station and did not pay it much attention... I mean it was a taco place at a gas station... well I started seeing billboards for this place on Lake Underhill near the Florida Hospital. It's no longer a place in a gas station.... This place is actually in a plaza across the street. The place is bran spanking new. I was adventurous and decided to take my wife and daughter for dinner... this place boasts of "fresh" guac...When you arrive, the outside is very nice with several signs confirming the fresh guac and fresh salsa.The salsa does NOT disappoint. They offer a red sauce and a green sauce. The red sauce is tad bit on the sweet side, but good and the green sauce is "caliente" hot but sooo good. I ordered a made to order burrito. They have several meat selections and plenty of toppings including "sweet plantains"????????? Well, that's not really Mexican, but it's nice that they offer that. They prices range from $8 and up but they also have a $5 kids menu.Drinks are fountain style, but they also offer Jarritos brand soda bottles and for the peeps that like "cerveza" beer with their tacos, the offer Modelo and other selections.It was about 30 something bucks for three people.The guac is fresh... but it had no salt... fine with me but most people like it with some salt. It is served in a little bitty cup, not what I like, but you get that and some chips in little bag for $2.50.Not a bad place."

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (183) • $$

"When is the last time you've been to Chili's? Well let me tell you, I had written them off but a friend invited me the other day and I am impressed! The drinks were affordable and the specials were a good value! Honestly, it may be a new lunch spot for me."

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (138) • $$

"The food was pretty good. Not the greatest and didn't make me say I can't wait to go back.It was not too crowded and we were seated right away. It was very family friendly. Our server was Eva and she is sooooo good. She's on top of things, does recommendations, interacted with my 2 year old granddaughter so well, she was fast and very friendly. We had zero complaints about Eva."

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (527) • $$

"For a quick serve, this wasn't bad! I had the children's chicken bowl for lunch and it was very filling! The chicken was seasoned very well!"

Wako Taco

★★★★☆ 3.6 (207) • $

"I have been here twice, and both times the service has been friendly and the tacos good. I tried the Queso Birria tacos andThe Mahi Fish tacos. They both were very flavorful and the sauces were excellent as well. Right next to Hourglass Brewery, and they will bring your food to you there as well. I would like to try a few more things, and I will be back."

Salsa Restaurant And Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (53)

"Another Mexican Restaurant, I sometime ask myself aren't they all the same? I think it's difficult to be anything but typical if you're a Mexican Restaurant. I've found very few that separate themselves from the one down the road no matter what direction you go, it seems the business model has long ago been established - pile on the high carbohydrate selections, serve giant pre-mix margaritas and make sure the draft Mexican Beers are served ice cold in a heavy glass, of course don't forget the bottomless basket of free chips and salsa.Honestly I rarely love Mexican Restaurants that have names I can pronounce - the easier the pronunciation the less authentic is my rule of thumb. I found myself here two nights in a row, no it wasn't because I'm a die hard Mexican food fan or that I can't resist the urge to over indulge - this was more about accommodating a few out of town work associates, the close proximity of our hotel and uhm that's it I guess or yeah it was happy hour, dinner time and we wanted to wash away the work day.First visit - a Tuesday night this place was busy, it's seems Tuesday night is Mexican Food night in Tavares. The restaurant was filled with servers running around delivering food and drinks from the bar, our server was extremely friendly dressed for tips in her short shorts and making multiple stops at our table to bring items that she forgot, if she was solely judged on attentiveness she gets five stars because she was at our table apologizing all night. Our drinks arrived one at a time the complimentary chips and salsa were refilled often and our second round of queso arrived long before our entrees, it was so obvious the kitchen was struggle she threw in the cheese dip for free. I ordered the steak chimichanga it arrived hot with lots of beans and rice along with the assortment of guacamole, sour cream the chopped vegetables and another one of the many beers we consumed. The food looked like I expected, it tasted as I expected and the portion was what I expected.Second Visit - the following Wednesday night, the atmosphere was very different, the restaurant was empty, the wait service was a mere skeleton of the night before and it was much more subdued it was like the festival had ended the night before and we arrived after the party ended. Our server was focused but boring, no bubbly personality it was as if he drew the short straw and had to work, but he did provide everything we needed but again forgetful (it now appears training is not a priority here). I decided to scale back, I had a few chips and ordered the number nine combo - the stuffed fried poblano, a chicken tamale and a ground beef taco no rice, no beans and a half dozen ice cold Dos Equis ambers to wash it all down. It was the typical Mexican Restaurant experience just okay..."

Tijuana Flats

★★★★☆ 3.9 (97) • $

"I got my partner chimichangas yesterday and fried cookie dough bites. I haven't eaten at Tijuana Flats but it's my partner's favorite. The lady was nice at the counter; it took about 15 minutes for us to get out to go order. The inside is Mexican themed- because it's a Mexican inspired restaurant!! We'll definitely come back for the hot sauces!"

Chuy's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (930) • $$

"Chuy's is a local Mexican restaurant, with different locations around the Orlando area. This one in particular is the closest to our home, only about 15 minutes from Winter Garden, located on 192 near Disney and Kissimmee. We have been here numerous times with my in laws as well as my wife and I. Their vibe is very colorful, lots of things to look at; pictures, hubcap ceilings, and funny teeshirts which they actually sell. Booths and tables are available, as well as tables outside and bar seating. This location is pretty popular for tourists staying nearby as well as locals dining in. The wait can get pretty long if you are going later in the evening. We try to go early especially when the family is here. The positive about having to wait, is the bar area. They make great margaritas and go perfect with the food. You can also order drinks at your table. My wife loves the Mango margaritas, and I prefer more of the classic, but I have tried a few different kinds. They are all actually really good. Your meals start with their chips, which are thin, salty and always served hot. They also have a very chunky style salsa. We also really like the creamy jalapeno sauce; you have to ask for it sometimes. But it so delicious and we love it with the chips. This sauce does have a kick though, which I enjoy. I usually order the same thing, the Cobb salad. It is huge, very fresh and actually really tasty. I also tend to like the fajitas, sometimes my wife and I will share the fajitas for two. She usually gets the cheese enchiladas with tex mex sauce and no beans, double rice. She also likes to add cheese to the rice and add the creamy jalapeno sauce to it. The other dishes we have tried are the burritos (giant), the tortilla soup and the fried avocado, which used to be a special. I haven't seen it in a while, but it was delicious. The fajitas are really tasty and something we ordered a lot to-go during the pandemic as a way to help the restaurants and because we didn't want to cook. They come with the classic toppings and fresh flour tortillas. All of their tortillas are made fresh in house. Overall, we love this type of food and for a "chain" this one is pretty good. It is probably our favorite chain Mexican restaurant around us. Everything seems fresh, the servers are usually always nice (the hostesses not so much) but great service from the servers. Their drink are great, you actually get a great value for your price of the drink. Overall, I would say check it out. Aces!"

Neighbors Artisan Taqueria

★★★★☆ 3.6 (56) • $

"After a few drinks at Persimmon Hollow we headed over to Neighbors for a snack. They're owned by the same people so it was a biased recommendation from the bartender, but a good one for sure. It's a walk up window with a simple menu layout. Friendly staff with witty tip jar sayings.My boyfriend's response was hilarious.. "Wow these are massive tacos- what a deal. If I lived in DeLand I'd be so big." They definitely did not disappoint! Great portions for the cost, and they were very tasty. I suggest the Ménage A Taco- it's a you pick 3 option.We checked on Yelp for reviews before we visited and someone complained about cigarette butts in a cement "planter" that didn't have any plants in it. It made me laugh because in my opinion that's irrelevant but when we showed up, the owner must have read it and put a plant in! So funny. Neighbors is really going above and beyond trying to give the people what they really want."

Chuy's

★★★★☆ 4 (837) • $$

"Always a great time at chuy's . Food is delicious and the staff go beyond their way to make sure your time there is excellent. Very appreciative of the extra effort the staff and management team made to make our dinner excellent."

DosBros

★★★★☆ 4.4 (36) • $$

"You want Chipotle without the inconsistency, poor quality, and bad attitude? Check out DosBros! This place is fantastic. I went with my two year old during the week, the staff was friendly (and patient ), the restaurant was spotless, and the food was FRESH!I got the salad bowl with spicy tofu (yay vegetarian options), my son had the kids cheese quesadilla. They were very gracious and gave me a side of Pinto Beans and Olives, needless to say my toddler was pleased. My food was delicious, if you like spicy please do yourself a favor and try the green Serrano sauce. Parking was ample and easy, definitely try out DosBros."

Uncle Julio's

★★★★☆ 3.7 • $$

"Came back for the amazing fire roasted salsa!It was pretty busy when we got here.The restaurant was bustling with activity!Bad idea to come to I drive on a Friday night though.... The server was extremely friendly and took fast care of us, but it took over an hour for the food to come to the table.My guest got the Baja fish tacos and I got the shrimp and crab enchiladas."

PR's Taco Palace & Margarita Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (165) • $$

"Another local favorite!! PR's is that local taco palace almost five bar feel. With graffiti all over the walls this place is divey and trendy. The bartenders pour stiff margaritas and on the right day the owner will come by and have a shot of tequila with you. Margaritas on tap is never a bad thing! The fundito is hands down my favorite thing on the menu, but the fajitas are a very close second. "The beer soaked sautéed onions are stellar!! If you haven't you should!!"

Tres Amigos Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (76)

"I enjoyed my lunch at Tres Amigos. The restaurant is small but nicely done. They provide excellent customer service and use quality ingredients. I ordered a chicken stuffed taco. The meat was flavorful and I loved all of the fresh toppings. I tried the steak and really like that one too. The meat is tender and seasoned. It also tastes great with the fresh toppings. I have yet to try them but they also serve banana pudding and cookies and cream cheesecake that looks delicious."

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (279) • $$

"As you can tell, we're frequent visitors to On The Border. It's usually easy to get into even on weekend evenings.But we like ordering online and bringing it home. We usually order enough to have leftovers.Our favorites are the Monterey Ranch Chicken Fajitas, refried beans, and anything with Grilled Shrimp. Yes, the chips can be kinda salty. Perhaps ask for unsalted and add salt to your taste. And we really like their salsa.Pretty good flour tortillas and we're pretty picky.I noticed somebody complaining about an $11 item. Unfortunately, that's a low price for just about anything these days. Adjust your expectations and order wisely. I can't make any promises, but we've been pretty happy with On The Border for several years."

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (94) • $$

"My friend and I came here for a very late night meal (they are open until midnight on Fridays). I ordered an Oldtimer burger with cheese, which comes with fries, plus a strawberry lemonade to drink. The burger comes with pickles, lettuce, tomato and mustard (it usually also has onions but I asked for none).Our waitress, Grace, was phenomenal. She was funny and personable and provided superb service. When I ordered she suggested I do one of the deals they had going on at the time (3 for Me) which allowed me to also get a starter and pay much less for what I was ordering yet get more food. So as a starter I picked chips & salsa which I shared with my cohort.My burger and fries were solid, no complaints, but really nothing out of the ordinary. The lemonade was excellent. Probably a 3 star food experience but I've bumped it up due to exemplary service."

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (201) • $$

"I don't often dine at chain restaurants but Chili's is one of the exceptions. The food and drinks are always very good, the service is fast and friendly and the restaurant is in good clean condition. They also have such a fun feel. We went with my daughters family and the menu had something for everyone."

Tijuana Flats

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (32) • $$

"Love their tacos and enchiladas. They are bringing back their old dishes (yeah!)I usually use them for catering too! Everyone gets excited when they see it set up for lunch!"

Wall St. Cantina

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (246) • $$

"ORLANDO, FL: Wall Street Cantina is a great Mexican and American restaurant right on the corner of Wall Street Plaza, a pedestrian complex of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.Leashed dogs are allowed at the outdoor patio and it is on a palm tree lined street right in the heart of downtown.The food is flavorful and we enjoyed the tres tacos made with fresh ingredients! The Mexican sunset cocktail paired nicely with the food and the drink menu has a lot of fun options. We had great service and Brie loved getting so much attention!"

Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (397) • $$

"Abuelos has often been a family favorite for us, and finding one in Orlando was a treat. Unfortunately their reservation tool is very ineffective. For 3 days straight it showed no tables available, so by the third day we decided to just drop in. We found a nearly empty restaurant though the reservation tool showed nothing available that night. Glad we just stopped in! The service was superior!!! The food was excellent, as always, and we had a lovely, relaxing experience! Don't hesitate to enjoy this gem of a restaurant"

Big Taco

★★★★★ 4.5 (83)

"So many thoughts on Big Taco. Here's a list: 1. This restaurant sucks for opening up so close to where I live. 2. The staff doesn't have good service...it has AMAZING service. 3. We were craving Longhorn one night, and we chose Big Taco instead. 4. The Carnitas Street Fries are the eighth wonder of the world 5. I hope they stay in business long enough for me to take my grandkids (I am 26)This place hits the spot every time. The staff rocks, the portions are huge, and the food is fresh. Brings your loved ones here."