If you live in Orlando chances are you’ve had a good taco or two. But have you buried your face in every single one of them? To be fair, we couldn’t possibly list every single taco in the City Beautiful, but here are a few worth trying.
La Sirena Gorda Cabana
118 S. Palmetto Ave., 407-391-3955
Don’t let the name fool you: The Fat Mermaid’s Hut is prettier than you might think. Let yourself be enchanted by the sonorous call of its black bean, chicken or beef tacos.
Photo via locu.comTako Cheena
932 N. Mills Ave., 407-757-0626Do you trust me? I may not have a magic carpet, but I do have the next best thing: a 3 House Tako Special with your choice of Thai Peanut Chicken, Korean Beef or Asian Braised Beef for $7.98.
Photo via YelpBlack Rooster Taqueria
1323 N. Mills Ave., 407-601-0994
This chicken tinga taco with pulled roasted chicken, chipotle chile-tomato sauce, lettuce and crema fresca might just be taco nirvana. Photo by Rob BartlettTortas El Rey
6127 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-850-6980
Mexican sausage taco. Need we say more?
Photo via YelpBorder Grill
5695-A Vineland Road, 407-352-0101
To add some interesting flavor to their al pastor tacos (marinated pork), Border Grill puts some cilantro and onion. Each meal comes with a healthy dosage of rice and beans, so show up hungry.
Photo via YelpTaco68
Inside the Basement, 68 E. Pine St.
This “Mexican-fusion specialty taco shop” pops up inside the Basement downtown between 4 and 9 p.m.Photo via Taco68 on FacebookGringos Locos
22 E. Washington St., 407-841-5626, also 2406 E. Robinson St., 407-896-5626
They’ve got street tacos, crunchy tacos, and the uber-popular Double Ds if you can’t choose.
Photo via tombofett/InstagramRubio’s Coastal Grill
510 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 800-354-4199
San Diego-based chain Rubio’s is known for their delicious variety of fish tacos.
Photo by Nicole S. on Yelp.El Tenampa
11242 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-850-9499
Come for the carne asada tacos, stay for the live mariachi band.
Photo via YelpAntojitos Authentic Mexican Food
6000 Universal Studios Plaza, 407-224-3663
Antojitos’ carne asada tacos infuse salsa and queso into their recipe. That’s right, loaded steak tacos.
Photo via YelpTortilleria & Restaurant La Mexicana
2417 W. Oak Ridge Road, 407-888-3531
Super-hot green salsa and gargantuan burritos earn this place an A-plus in our book.
Photo via Facebook.Cocina 214
151 Welbourne Ave. East, 407-790-7997
Cocina 214’s Cauli Frito Tacos are made with chunks of fried cauliflower. Cauliflower has been called “the next kale,” but let’s be serious — between the frying and the sauces, this isn’t exactly health food. Just the way we like it.
Photo via Cocina 214.Tacos El Rancho
multiple locations
Generous taco basket and platter options make this an easy choice for anyone craving Mexican fare.
Photo via YelpChuy’s Tex-Mex
multiple locations
The hand-rolled tortillas at Chuy’s give it the one-up over other taco chains. Have a go at one of their baja tacos made with grilled fish or shrimp, cilantro, red cabbage and creamy jalapeño.
Photo via YelpAgave Azul’s Yucatan shrimp tacos.viaTienda Mexicana Jalisco
2021 N. Goldenrod Road, 407-282-8339
Their spicy brown salsa is a revelation.
Photo via YelpDon Julio Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar
551 S. Chickasaw Trail, 407-930-3735
The taco trio: fish, lengua and al pastor. Have a drink at the in-house bar to slake your thirst after a bite of these multicultural taco treats.
Photo via YelpColibri Mexican Cuisine
4963 New Broad St., 407-629-6601
Not just tacos: gourmet tacos.
Photo via YelpEl Potro Mexican Restaurant
501 N. Orlando Ave., 407-975-9132
If you don’t love fish tacos, we can’t be friends. Pro-tip: Dip these babies in guac if you want to know what heaven tastes like.
Photo via YelpLa Fonda Mexican Kitchen
1155 W. State Road 434, 407-951-8514
Ask for the spicy salsa. Trust us.
Photo via YelpKorean Barbecue Taco Box
Various locations (it’s a food truck), 407-453-2250
East meets West in this stylin’ yellow taco-makin’ machine. The Korean Taco Boxes come with fried rolls, cream cheese dumplings, rice balls, and chicken wings.
Photo via YelpThe Smiling Bison
745 Bennett Road, 407-898-8580
Got the late-night munchies? Stop by between 10 p.m. and midnight and treat yourself to $10 chorizo tacos.
Photo via YelpBaja Burrito Kitchen
2716 E Colonial Drive, 407-895-6112
The fish taco at the Baja Burrito Kitchen is lightly breaded and served in a tangy cilantro-lime sauce. Couple that with a steak taco and you’ve got a fiesta.
Photo via YelpRocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar
7468 Sand Lake Road, 407-226-0550
Handmade corn tortillas. Pico de gallo. Cilantro. Pickled red onions. Cotija cheese. Shrimp. Sound good? You know it does.
Photo via YelpSloppy Taco Palace
4892 S. Kirkman Road, 407-574-6474
Good tacos are messy tacos. Throw caution to the wind and dig into a signature sloppy taco basket, served with rice and black beans.
Photo via YelpZona Fresca
1035 N. Orlando Ave., Ste. 105, 407-622-4840
A new location in Winter Park brings Baja fish tacos to the four corners of Orlando. If fish isn’t your thing, bite into the machaca taco, made with braised beef, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
Photo via instagram user hiimannaandimanaddictWako Tako
480 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., 407-636-3149
Fast service and cheap tacos make this an excellent choice for anyone fancying Tex-Mex fare.
Photo via agaveazulorlando.comAzteca d’Oro
12403 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-826-9191
A fully stocked bar serves as a fine complement to a robust, traditional tex-mex menu guaranteed to please the whole family.
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