We have a confession to make. We love tacos. We love them so much that there have been days that the only food that makes it into our bellies starts with a T and ends with an OHHHHH. We think it’s safe to say that you love tacos too, so when we put together this list of Orlando Restaurants that can satisfy your cravings for a taco, we agreed the best thing to do would be to share it on our blog. What do tacos have to do with Digital Marketing? Everything.
People can get pretty passionate about tacos, and at the risk of making some polarized friends, we’re going to give these restaurants a little bit of a ranking. Keep in mind, this list is by no means complete so if you feel like we missed a really tasty taco, send us a note.
Last updated – January 2017
Tacos First.
Black Rooster Taqueria
We wish we could say this place was the OG taco restaurant in Orlando, but it’s not. What is OG about this place, is their tortillas – handmade and delivered quickly to your hungry hands.
Mills 50
1323 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
407-601-0994
Tako Cheena
It may not be BYOB anymore but in the middle of Mills 50 there’s no better place to get Asian fusion tacos at the very beginning or the very end of your night (4am on Fridays & Saturdays).
Mills 50
932 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
407-757-0626
Hunger Street Tacos
The newest taco kid on the block with on-point restaurant design and menu options. We’re sure to be regulars here before the month is up.
Winter Park
2103 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
407-617-1140
BarTaco
Delicious palm-sized tacos are ordered in a sushi-like fashion with a pencil and selection menu. If you’re into minimal server chat, this is the place for you. They leave you completely alone unless you have your “dragonfly card” up for more tacos, tequila or extra salsa. You’ll want extra salsa.
Dr. Phillips
7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd #28, Orlando, FL 32819
407-801-8226
Mexican for Americans
Cocina 214
This place is fancy. Take your Mom here to celebrate her birthday. With tacos.
Winter Park
151 Welbourne Avenue East, Winter Park, FL 32789
407-790-7997
Colibri
Try the jalapeno margarita, with your tacos. They are even better at lunch with your co-workers.
Baldwin Park
4963 New Broad St., Orlando, FL 32814
407-629-6601
Downtown Orlando
2380 S Orange Ave #77, Orlando, FL 32806
407-250-4488
Border Grill Fresh-Mex
Kirkman
5695 Vineland Road, Suite A, Orlando, FL 32819
407-352-0101
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar
It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but Don Julio knows how to make a strong margarita and a darn good taco.
East Orlando
South Chickasaw Trail. Orlando, FL 32825
407-930-3735
Lake Mary
4275 West Lake Mary Blvd. Lake Mary, FL 32746
321-363-0025
Garibaldi
We can’t possibly explain this place. Go and try it for yourself.
Semoran
925 Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32807
407-275-5035
El Potro Mexican Restaurant
We’d heard of a Chinese buffet but a Mexican buffet? No way! Enter El Potro, where they serve lunch trough style Monday-Saturday, and dinner on Friday and Saturday nights.
Winter Park
501 North Orlando Drive. Suite 217, Winter Park, FL 32789
407-975-9132
Apopka
981 Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703
407-886-4934
Kirkman
4666 South Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL 32811
407-781-0395
Mexican for Mexicans
El Pueblo Mexican Grocery
This place offers horchata by the pitcher…and tacos, of course.
Winter Park
7124 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792
407-677-5534
El Ranchito Meat Market & Restaurant
Located behind Bombshell’s Tavern inside a Mexican grocery on a seedy stretch of Edgewater, you’ll find the best and quite possibly the cheapest tortas in Orlando.
Edgewater
5214 Satel Dr, Orlando, FL 32810
407-296-3388
La Hacienda
Feeling adventurous? Try the tacos de lengua – lengua is Spanish for tongue.
Winter Park
3090 Aloma Ave # 145, Winter Park, FL 32792
407-673-7720
Pepe’s Cantina
Eat your tacos al fresco and pair them with a fancy margarita – choices include avocado, spicy pineapple, bourbon, or the classic, always enjoyable, Mezcal-rita.
Winter Park
433 W New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
321-972-4881
Taqueria Ameca
Tacos so authentic you might even forget you’re in America. Tip: Brush up on your basic Spanish before you arrive.
South Orange
3558 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806
407-852-0502
Tacos El Rancho
Do you like cheap tacos and house-made Rum Chata? Of course you do!
Conway
4433 Hoffner Avenue
Belle Isle, FL 32812
407-438-8777
Downtown
331 N Orange Ave
Orlando Fl 32801
407-849-0033
East Orlando
2194 S Chickasaw trail
Orlando Fl 32825
407-482-8545
Taco Rio
Legit tacos in yet another unsuspecting location with beautiful views of the I-4 underpass.
Winter Park
822 Formosa Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
321-682-9226
Grocery Los Hermanos Inc
Tacos and groceries? Two birds, one stone.
Curry Ford
4130 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806
407-895-5451
La Fiesta Mexican Grill
Unassuming exterior, immaculate interior. There won’t be a single frijole or grain of rice on your plate by the end of your meal.
Curry Ford
3000 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806
407-985-4340
American + Fusion Tacos
JJ’s Fresh from Scratch
Cool concept, great service and food that makes you want to go back an embarrassing amount of times in one week.
Curry Ford
2950 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806
407-802-2947
Winter Park Fish Co.
Can’t go wrong with a great fish taco. Even better when it’s $2 on a Tuesday.
Winter Park
761 N Orange Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
407-622-6112
Jimmy Hula’s
Fast casual tacos in all kinds of funky styles. Wipeout, Treehugger and Voodoo are among a few favorites.
Winter Park
2522 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792
407-760-7838
*Also has locations in Hunter’s Creek, Waterford Lakes, UCF Area, and Altamonte Springs.
Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa
Probably one of the most unsuspecting places for an amazing taco. The La Vaca Tahkaw with braised brisket might just change your life.
Mills 50
1326 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
407-203-0866
Lake Nona
9680 N. Narcoosssee Rd, Orlando, FL
Opening Spring 2017
Peterbrooke Chocolatier
Looking for sweet over savory? Look no further than Peterbrooke’s Choco-Taco – a significant step up from the 7-11 version.
Winter Park
300 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
407-644-3200
Americans Pretending to be Mexicans
PR’s Taco Palace
Go here for a beer. If you’re feeling adventurous order queso.
Winter Park
499 West Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park, FL
407-645-2225
College Park
717 W Smith St, Orlando, FL 32804
407-440-2803
Sloppy Taco Palace
Think of this place as Will’s Pub but with tacos.
Kirkman
4892 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32811
407-574-6474
Gringo’s Locos
When you’re drinking, every taco is delicious. If you can’t decide between crunchy or soft, order the Double D’s and get the best of both worlds. Bonus: there is queso involved!
Downtown Orlando
22 E Washington St., Orlando, FL 32801
407-841-5626
Milk District
2406 E.Robinson St. Orlando, FL 32803
407-896-5626
*Downtown South location coming soon.
