Don't sleep on Vida Cocina! I'll admit, at first I thought it might be one of those places that's…read moremore about the trendy atmosphere than the food, but I've been proven wrong every time. The food is consistently SO good, and we've always had great service. First of all--the chips are basically crack. They're warm, crispy, perfectly salty, and genuinely impossible to stop eating, especially with the guac and salsa. I usually get the chicken chimichanga, and the portion is HUGE. For around $15, I can easily get two meals out of it, which feels like such a good value these days. It's loaded with chicken, covered in queso, and comes with rice, guacamole, and pico. So good! Vida is also a great birthday spot, especially for bigger groups. They can accommodate large tables, and they really go all out when someone is celebrating, which makes it feel extra fun and special. Great atmosphere, consistently good food, generous portions, good service, and reasonable prices.

Went here for my birthday dinner with the hubby! The restaurant is new and absolutely beautiful…read more The food was great, and overall, everyone was very friendly and helpful. My only complaints would be that the music is a little loud, and with the restaurant being packed, there doesn't seem to be much acoustical treatment to help with the noise, so it can get a bit overwhelming. Our server also could've been a little more attentive throughout the evening. Other than that, we had a good experience and enjoyed our dinner!

This place is the absolute best. After spending a quarter of my life in Southern California, I've…read morealways been chasing that authentic Mexican food vibe and taste, and Aca-pulquito nails it better than anywhere else I've found in Orlando. I've tried over 20 different Mexican spots in the area, and this one easily takes the crown for authenticity. It's a small corner restaurant with huge flavor. The portions are generous, the ingredients always fresh, and the flavors consistently incredible. My personal favorite is the ceviche, it's packed with more meat than any ceviche I've ever ordered, and the flavor is out of this world. Their enchilada sauce is to die for, and they somehow get their rice perfect every single time. I've tried nearly every meal here and haven't found a single thing to complain about. The service is always friendly and spot-on, too. This is my go-to spot for real Mexican food, hands down the most authentic and satisfying experience in Orlando.

Food was fresh and authentic- service was not the quickest but the guy behind the counter was alone…read moreand he was still on point with refills and checking up on us, he had a large party seated outside.

We visited Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezacaleria on Saturday for lunch after seeing it on social…read moremedia. We ordered the Elotes off the cob ($11.99) and the Molcajete ($30) which is grilled fajita steak, chicken, chorizo, shrimp, onions, nopal cactus and cheese. We also ordered one Margarita ($16). We first experienced a Molcajete in a restaurant in Mazatlan, Mexico and fell in love with it and all of its ingredients including the cactus. This Molcajete at Cocina Maya was soooo tasty. Served in an actual Molcajete which is made from lava rock and it holds the heat very very well. We shared this between the two of us and still had a decent amount to bring home with us. The Elotes was very tasty and the corn was nice and firm and it was perfect. Service was friendly and attentive. The dining room is light in colors and there is a lot of light that shines through the windows. This restaurant is a good distance from our home, and well worth the drive to it. We most definitely recommend this tasty restaurant.

We drove up to restaurant with zero expectations. When we arrived, there were four or five…read moreparties eating. The restaurant was empty. 10 minutes later, there wasn't an open seat in the restaurant. Heidi took care of us. Here recommendations were on point! The guacamole was the best we've EVER had. Seriously. The flavors were very very good, The margaritas were woooooooooooo!!!! . Had to take a nap before we drove!!! They were great. Heidi recommended the Molcajete. It had shrimp, chicken chorizo and steak. It was amazing dish. The flavors combined in your mouth and brought joy to my belly We are definitely going back!

Kaoory was amazing. She was sweet, attentive, and led us in the right direction for the type of…read moremargarita we might like. I really loved the skinny margarita as it tasted super fresh. She even brought us a free shot at the end. The food was great and just what my boyfriend and I were looking for to end our weekend and have a casual Sunday evening dinner.

We've been in 3 times and have not experienced slow service as some other reviewers have…read moreexperienced. We were always seated quickly and had very attentive servers but every day could be different depending on who is staffed that day. The food is pretty good, but not top tier mexican food. Having lived in Los Angeles for nearly 20 years I was spoiled with excellent mexican food so I'm pretty picky, I'd put it on a solid 5.5/10. The decor and ambiance is nice inside and a great place to sit at the bar, watch sports and have some drinks.

Finally tried this place in Apopka. There are many locations in central Florida but with so many…read morecompeting for this market share, it was never at the top of my list. I went at the recommendation of a friend who highly recommended their ceviche. My daughter and I went and tried the dip trio (salsa, guacamole and queso). We waited in line for a few minutes right after they opened and were served pretty quickly. The restaurant was painted brightly and decorated with pictures of the food on the wall in addition to a sugar skull theme throughout. All three of the dips we ordered were good, large portions and came with fresh, hot (and delicious!) chips. The guacamole was easily the best of the three, in my opinion. Creamy, tasty and so fresh! I ordered the ceviche and my daughter ordered the birria torta. I ordered the pineapple aqua Fresca and she got a Jarritos drink. Our lunches came out quickly. The ceviche was a large serving. Probably enough for 2 people! Chunks of shrimp and topped with guacamole, this ceviche was standard, in my opinion. Nothing special. It was good. I requested chips instead of saltines to go with my lunch. Large portion sizes are really the hallmark here. Again, the food is good, but unremarkable. Same holds true with the birria torta. A large serving of chopped beef (not shredded) and a taste very similar to a pot roast, this was equally unremarkable. Both of our lunches were excellent quality, and fine in taste. If you are in the area I recommend giving them a try. The place is clean, the staff is friendly and the food is good!

Or what a great little place!!!! I had the Mexican shrimp cocktail, which is truly a meal in…read moreitself! Loaded with big jumbo shrimp and plenty of avocado and Mexican spices!!! I ordered the Horchata, which was spiced perfectly. Very, very yummy. What a great little joint I will will be back.

Sat at the bar and had a great first visit! We got there in time for happy hour and started with…read morethe margaritas and a couple of the empanadas. The birria empanada was hands down the winner, so good and definitely something I'd order again. For dinner we tried the enchiladas with red sauce and birria. They were good, but we had some leftover birria consommé and poured it over the enchiladas, and that made them so much better. I'd love them served that way! We also got the plantains, which were really good. Great happy hour, good food, and we loved hanging out at the bar. We'll definitely be back, especially for those birria empanadas!

Went for late lunch, early dinner. Had water, house margarita and chips and salsa to start. I…read moreappreciate a bottle of water on my table as I drink a lot. The margarita was good, honestly a little heavy on the tequila. (I know I know). Chips and salsa were okay. Chips were warm, salsa thin. Had lunch portion of verde enchiladas (chicken) for my main. Great size. Especially since I had the churros for dessert. Go for the churros! Restaurant itself is cute, nice lighting and music. Service was attentive and friendly. Other than the churros everything was just okay hence the 3 stars. I'm always on the lookout for great Mexican and this just wasn't it.

Came to Bubbakoo's as part of a promotion they were offering. Ordered more than what was offered,…read moreso I could sample more things. The location is great. They have a huge, corner spot in a beautiful strip mall somewhere in the Lake Mary Twilight Zone area that's barely Lake Mary. Service was excellent. The young employees inside were very spy and cheerful early in the morning on a Sunday. They explained their whole menu pretty well, and it looked like they cooked my shrimp from raw, right there on the flattop. Very impressive. The food itself was amazing. The purchase I made were the Boardwalk Cookies (Crispy, golden, and decadently sweet. Classic Oreos dipped in batter, fried to perfection, and served warm--ooey, gooey, and totally irresistible. (5) per serving). Exactly as described. Warm, crispy batter on the outside, sweet and slightly ooey on the inside, just a much better version than what you'd find at some fair. Big fan. Overall, the promotional items I received were great, and these cookies were also great. A fast casual place that's not just fast and casual, but delicious and quality.

I've never been here before, so everything was new to me. This concept is definitely fun and…read moredifferent. It's basically Tex Mex fusion but with a huge variety of options, including things you wouldn't normally expect to see at a burrito place, like General Tso's and Nashville Hot. There's a lot of freedom to customize, so if you like having tons of choices, they definitely deliver there. The restaurant itself was very clean, I opted for takeout and it was well presented, and the employees were genuinely friendly and helpful. No complaints at all about the service or overall experience. Where it lost me a little was the actual food quality. A lot of the ingredients had that preprepped or processed quick service taste rather than standing out as fresh or made in house. The best comparison I can think of is theme park quick service food, but better options. Nothing was bad, but for an entrée, side and drink I was around $25 for one person, and at that price I start comparing it to what I can get from a dine in restaurant or a place using better ingredients. The chips were very boring and the guac was like wholly guacamole at the the store. Would I eat here again? Yes. Would it automatically be my first choice over other options nearby? Probably not. Overall I really liked the concept, the staff was friendly and helpful, store cleanliness was comfort and presentation was clean. The food was enjoyable. I just think the quality of the ingredients has some catching up to do with the price point. I ended up ordering a customized steak fajita bowl, with chips & guac.

Tin & Taco is my go-to spot for a quick bite before heading to a concert at the Kia Center! The…read morelocation couldn't be more convenient--it's within walking distance, making it the perfect place to grab food before the show. The tacos are packed with flavor and are much bigger than your typical street tacos. Two tacos are more than enough to fill me up every time. They also have a great selection of craft sodas, which is a fun alternative if you're not in the mood for something standard. The restaurant is always clean, and the staff is incredibly nice and efficient. Even when it's busy, they do a great job of keeping things moving without sacrificing quality or service. If you're going to an event at the Kia Center, do yourself a favor and stop by Tin & Taco first--you won't regret it!

I stumbled upon Tin & Taco while wandering downtown Orlando and looking for something unique, but…read morefast to eat. I was drawn to their parmesan crusted tortillas and they did not disappoint! Their taco stuffings were certainly unique and I enjoyed both the Taco Bomb and Al Pastor, which were a good size (not your typical small street style tacos. I wasn't going to get a drink until I saw the unique flavors of craft soda and changed my mind- try the pineapple cream soda!

So so good. Great street side stand! I've had the quesadilla and tacos and they were delicious. You…read morehave to try the agua fresca, the límon (lime) is my favorite and 1 cup can definitely be shared between 2-3 people. Overall the staff is polite and the food comes out pretty quick. I will keep coming back!

Amazing food, amazing service!!!…read more We were just passing through and noticed this small taco truck on the side of the intersection and decided to stop... Authentic tacos, agua frescas, and other items. Highly recommend.