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.
27 tacos in Orlando worthy of Taco Tuesday
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Tue, Nov 3, 2015 at 12:39 pm
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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.
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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.com
Tako Cheena
932 N. Mills Ave., 407-757-0626
Do 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 Yelp
932 N. Mills Ave., 407-757-0626
Do 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.
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Black 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 Bartlett
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 Bartlett
Tortas El Rey
6127 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-850-6980
Mexican sausage taco. Need we say more?
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6127 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-850-6980
Mexican sausage taco. Need we say more?
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Border 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.
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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 Yelp
Taco68
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 Facebook
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 Facebook
Gringos 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.
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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.
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Rubio'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.
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 Yelp
11242 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-850-9499
Come for the carne asada tacos, stay for the live mariachi band.
Photo via Yelp
Antojitos 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.
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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 Yelp
Tortilleria & 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.
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.
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 Yelp
multiple locations
Generous taco basket and platter options make this an easy choice for anyone craving Mexican fare.
Photo via Yelp
Chuy'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 Yelp
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 Yelp
Agave Azul
4750 S. Kirkman Road, 407-704-6930
Agave Azul's al pastor tacos are made with pineapple adobo pork, onion, cilantro, Mexican rice, refried beans. If you've got room for three of these bad boys, go ahead and order. You won't regret it.
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4750 S. Kirkman Road, 407-704-6930
Agave Azul's al pastor tacos are made with pineapple adobo pork, onion, cilantro, Mexican rice, refried beans. If you've got room for three of these bad boys, go ahead and order. You won't regret it.
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Tienda Mexicana Jalisco
2021 N. Goldenrod Road, 407-282-8339
Their spicy brown salsa is a revelation.
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2021 N. Goldenrod Road, 407-282-8339
Their spicy brown salsa is a revelation.
Photo via Yelp
Don 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.
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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 Yelp
Colibri Mexican Cuisine
4963 New Broad St., 407-629-6601
Not just tacos: gourmet tacos.
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4963 New Broad St., 407-629-6601
Not just tacos: gourmet tacos.
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El 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.
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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 Yelp
La Fonda Mexican Kitchen
1155 W. State Road 434, 407-951-8514
Ask for the spicy salsa. Trust us.
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1155 W. State Road 434, 407-951-8514
Ask for the spicy salsa. Trust us.
Photo via Yelp
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