Pros: Gringos Locos is an Orlando institution. If you're downtown already, it's pretty central and very walkable. Ambiance is pretty chill. A big long counter of people ordering and then a big crowd of people waiting for their food to go. Service is directly related to how many people are ahead of you in line. If it's relatively empty, food will be quick. If it's a packed house, be prepared to wait. The food itself is absolutely delicious. Greasy, melty, ooey, gooey, everything you want if you're anywhere near here in the wee hours of the night. Cons: No cons. There is sometimes a long wait, but it will be worth it. Tips: Everything is good, but their nachos are way way better than average. read more

I went here for a lunch and I got the guava and cheese empanadas & Chicken Chimichanga when I tell you this place was so good I mean it . The chimichangas was BIG I cut it in half and later ate it cold and it was still amazing I will be here regularly I recommend the empanadas so good read more

Gringos Locos in downtown Orlando has been a staple for years, especially known for its creative tacos and the infamous Double D--which is basically Gringos' take on a double-decker taco or a Taco Bell gordita crunch. It's been a go-to late-night stop in the heart of downtown for a long time. That said, after visiting over the years, I can't help but feel like the quality has slipped just enough to notice. It's hard to put a finger on exactly why--maybe ingredient quality, maybe freshness--but something feels different even though the menu hasn't changed much. When you've eaten somewhere consistently for years, those changes stand out. The queso is still a win. I usually order it alongside a couple of Double D's, and it remains one of the highlights. The shells are still house-made and fried, which I appreciate, but the fillings themselves felt like they needed sauce to really come alive flavor-wise. One disappointment was seeing that the self-serve sauce station is gone--that used to be part of the charm and helped balance out some of the tacos. Losing that definitely takes away from the overall experience. All that said, I'll still stop by from time to time. It's open late, centrally located, and still scratches the itch when you're downtown and hungry. It may not hit quite like it used to, but Gringos Locos still holds its place as a reliable late-night option in Orlando. read more

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It was my first time trying Gringos Locos this week and I was not disappointed. A friend had recommended it and suggested the Double D taco, and I have to say it was fantastic. I almost got straight back up and ordered two more! The combination of the soft shell with the hard shell with the queso in between was a fantastic creation I needed in my life way sooner than this. On that note, we had chips and queso on the side and it was delicious too. The queso was excellent, flavorful and a good portion size. The staff were incredibly friendly and helped as the menu can be a little overwhelming to a newbie! It's a nice hole in the wall establishment that I've accidentally walked past before, that will not be happening again! Next time I'm ordering not one, not two but THREE Double D's. read more

Gringos Locos - Downtown - Double D Without Lettuce - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Double D's All The Way!! These tacos are something so incredibly unique! I have been eating them consistently for over 5 years now and they never get old. Can't recommend this place and this specific taco enough! read more

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The manager or somebody cursed me and my girlfriend out for going into the restroom together and kicked us out, we didnt see the sign that said one at a time. She insulted us too. Pretty rude wouldnt reccomend read more

Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal experiences and my personal experiences alone, so with my waiver mentioned please let's begin!. We were walking around and decided to get something to eat, some of my friends make frequent visits to this location so we all agreed to dine in! This was my first time here so I didn't know what to expect. We walked in and started to look at the menu to see what sounded good. After looking over the menu briefly my wife and I both decided on the sloppy tacos, which consists of ground beef, sour cream, cheese in between a soft taco.. we decided on 4, 2 for her,2 for me!. We sat down at the table and waited for our order to come out. They brought out to containers, we opened it and realized it was not our order. So we gave it back, they came over to the table and we explained to them what we ordered. They returned with one order of two tacos, but we ordered 4 so why not bring out them at the same time because we ordered them at the same time!. Makes sense to me... I left off a star because of that!. Overall the food was ok, the vibe was great, lots of people coming in and ordering, take out and dine in! I would return again when I'm in Orlando!. read more

I remember this place being much better...I tried to en healthier and get the salad bowl, but the bowl was a joke. $11 and change for a bowl with shredded lettuce, ground beef ( not shredded which you don't know because you cannot see the bins. They are all hidden unlike chipotle) and chopped up tomato's. It was like scraping the insides out of a Taco Bell taco and putting them in a bowl. I was very disappointed in the quality and I didn't feel the best after eating it because of that. Also, I was going to order online but it said the pick up wait was 60 mins. When I arrrived on foot, literally no one was there. I let them know. The staff was very kind and the ambiance as expected. :) read more

Very good chimichanga. Perfectly fried exterior, well seasoned interior, all with a generous helping of melted cheese on to. Friendly staff. The provided plastic utensils were very flimsy and the drink machine was down when I went read more

Just when you think you'll have a bite of something savory, you'll get more sugar. The ground beef, queso, and salsa are all overpoweringly sweet. I'm getting flashbacks to my middle school cafeteria read more

YUM! This place is so good. The service is fast. You order your food on a screen and they make it immediately.

Food 3/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 3/5 I had the Mouth Hugger burrito without the tortilla. It was ok. But I'd take a burrito bowl from almost any of the well-known chain tex mex restaurants over this one. read more

We visited twice in two weeks. Awesome food. Huge burritos. A multitude of tacos. Nachos loaded is WONDERFUL. A bit tight for space (are they expanding in the rear? Could be. Two other locales. A friend had them cater their wedding said they did super!! read more

Best taco spot downtown especially after a long night of bar hopping. Favorite go to is the drunkin tacos. Definitely hits the spot and I always go back. read more

Love Gringos and the food they serve! The Double D's are the best taco on the menu hands down as you get a soft taco sandwiched between a hard taco with some delicious cheese as the go between. The staff is always hustling and getting food out as quickly as possible. read more

Gringos Locos - Downtown - Double D Taco - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Good food, and good service. The food is a little pricey but I would recommend if you are in the area. read more

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We have always enjoyed this location! The perfect spot for a late night snack or afternoon lunch. The pricing is fair and the portions are good! We noticed more recently that this location now has screens where you can order, which makes ordering a lot easier!! The only downside is parking, but that's with any restaurant downtown. It's not terrible but also not free or easy. We definitely will be back in the future! read more

Gringos Locos - Downtown - Double D Taco - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Really great late night taco spot.. service is good. Food is fresh. I enjoy the regular street tacos.. really good and I like that there's a spot that we can go at 2 in the morning to get tacos. Definitely recommend... and the vibe is chill.. and really clean.. never have to wait too long either. read more

We came here for dinner honestly because it was one of the few places still open and offering a quick bite. You order from the screens directly below the menu and it was quite easy. Afterwards, you pay the employee and then they call your order when ready. All pretty straightforward. For whatever reason, I ordered the lean green burrito and then received the order with the tag Ok Jorge (a different burrito option on the menu). When we asked the employee why we received the wrong burrito we were told they just ran out of labels for the lean green burrito and they used the Ok Jorge since they are the same burrito. The burrito was definitely not what I ordered, nor were the two options on the menu the same. Besides all that, I was just bewildered why they would use a wrong label at all, if they were out of another label. They are literally handwritten. Just don't use a label or write another one? Overall whichever burrito I did end up with was not good but it was okay. Just really dry and had random beans in certain bites (didn't order it with beans lol). My husband's burrito order turned out perfect and he enjoyed his burrito enough. Definitely wouldn't come back but if you are hungry and in a pinch I understand coming here. Plenty of seating inside too. read more

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I stopped in to Gringos Locos for a quick bite after seeing a concert at the Beacham in downtown Orlando back in October 2023. I have to give this place credit because there were a ton of people at this concert and a bunch of them came here for a meal after the show which ended around 11pm on a Monday night. Basically, you decide what you want to order, place your order via a touch screen kiosk at the main counter, pick a seat (if you can find one), when a staff member calls out your name, return to the counter to pick up your meal. I ordered the Drunk Gringo ($15), which is a burrito stuffed with rice, all proteins, beans, Queso, and Salsa Verde. Overall, the burrito was excellent; however, not nearly as large as I expected for $15, but what can I say, I was hangry and needed something before heading home. My brother-in-law ordered the Drunk Nachos. I have no idea what he paid for them, but his portion size was enormous, leaving him with some leftovers. He said his meal was good too. Although my burrito was a bit on the pricy side, I would return here if I am at a future event near this store. read more

Gringos Locos - Downtown - Menu October 2023 - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Late night eats for the win!!! This spot will hit the spot if you're in the area. The double d's are very unique and I recommend. It's a taco in both a hard and soft shell. Mixing the textures of both shell's took this taco to new heights! And the fillings were fresh; the meat, cheese and veggies! I got a side of chips and queso and it did not disappoint. Try this next time you're downtown. The only down side is I had a coupon from Yelp and they did not honor it :( read more

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Gringos Locos is a taco restaurant that is local to the Central FL area. This has been a staple to the Orlando community for many years. They serve quick and easy tacos that are very flavorful. This particular location is in a central location to the Downtown area. If you find yourself looking for a quick late night bite after some drinks this is the perfect spot. Their Double D tacos are a fan favorite and never seem to disappoint. The bottom line, if you're looking for something quick and easy while still reasonably priced and flavorful this is the spot. read more

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After a fun corporate 5k race in Lake Eola, we were looking for a quick bite to eat that wouldn't take too long to wait. One of my colleagues suggested Grincos Locos, which was a short walk from that park. We walked over there and were greeted by a small line. Ordering was done through a kiosk, so I ordered the fish tacos (12 dollars). I paid using my phone and waited for my order. It was a bit crowded from the race, but my colleagues were able to find a small table. After about 10 minutes, my name was called. I picked up the tacos and sat with my colleagues at the small table. When I opened the carton, I saw two small fish tacos. I tried to wrap them, but the ingredients fell apart a bit. The fish was fine and had some lettuce and tomato for the vegetables, but it was missing salsa or sauce. Thus, I found them a bit bland. When I asked for hot sauce, I was given two. I believe that sauce was habanero as it did add some fire and make me sweat. Even though it was spicy, I did enjoy it. I ate both tacos and they were alright, but I didn't feel full after eating both. The service was basic, but friendly enough. You ordered through the computer, and they call your name, then hand you the food. They were polite when calling the names and helpful when any requests were given. But this was a counter service restaurant, and you had to empty the items yourself when you were done. The seating was limited, so it was a bit difficult to find a table, especially during a crowded event. The crowd wasn't too loud and typical gringo music was in the background. Grincos locos have decent tacos, but after 12 dollars for two small fish tacos in a counter service restaurant, I felt it wasn't worth it. When I could go to table service restaurants like Bartaco for better flavor, or Barrio for a bigger portion at even lower prices, I just thought Grincos didn't make the cut. Even the kiosk asked if I wanted to add a tip (because of the tipping culture?). I am giving it a three out of five because the tacos were still alright, but there are better places for tacos at a cheaper price. read more

Gringos Locos - Downtown - 2 fish tacos - 12 dollars. Too small and not worth the price. - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I'm honestly confused as why this place is so popular. It was filled the line was long when we arrived and still long after we were done. The customer service was great, and the food was fairly cheap. But what's important here, is that the food taste great. And it unfortunately didn't. Now I appreciate the name. Especially the "gringos" part. Because that is exactly what this place is catering to. And they're not lying about it. The tacos were bland. We ordered a chicken taco, roasted pork taco, and a ground beef taco as well as a double decker taco. They were all flavorless, and not very filling. Where's the limon? And when I asked for hot sauce I got Louisiana hot sauce. We also ordered a side of chips and queso. These were good, but a very small portioning. I would say Taco Bell has better tasting food these crazy gringos. I definitely won't be returning. read more

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Stopped in for a bite before the soccer game. I ordered a taco bowl with chicken and black beans. The rice on the bottom was par cooked and the chicken...was questionable. I had a hard time figuring out if it was chop meat of actual chicken. I should have just got beans and called it a day. The shell was the best part. The soda machine was one of those fun dispensers but it was out of the majority of the syrups. The food came out pretty quick and it was decently clean. The bathroom was read more

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Great!!! Great food, great service I was clean establishment. The bathroom is always clean and always greeting for people who never have been there before they were real helpful. read more

Amazing!! Can't say enough good things about this place!! The food is great and we had amazing service! I recommend the Drunken Nachos! They are HUGE and so delicious!! They have all 3 types of meat on them! Yum Yum Yum! The beer is also super cheap. They have a happy hour from 4-8! I mean cheap beer, delicious food, nice staff... can't get better in downtown Orlando! read more

This used to be one of my favorite taco spots but as of lately the double d's don't hit like they use to. I've gone twice and both times they just haven't lived up to my expectations of the Gringo locos pre-pandemic. The wait time was short, my order was perfect, no issues, and the vibes were minimal, in and out taco bar. Hopefully they work on improving the taste and presentation. read more

I hear about this place in the radio all the time while listening to talk show on Real Radio 104.1. I had a little time before A 2pm appointment t, so I finally decided to give it a try. Turned out I had been here before years ago and had forgotten. I ordered empanada (chicken, beef) and Double D tacos all the way (chicken, beef). Tacos were good, but the empanadas were fantastic! Nice litt spot. Ample seating for the lunch crowd, but the late night crowd, for which this place was born, probably is doing a lot of standing and take out. I've heard the line is out the door at night. At lunch the service was quick, friendly, efficient. Empanadas were fantastic!!!! read more

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Not crazy about their food. I find some items rather sweet tasting. It is a matter of Taste. The chips and salsa are very good. The place does a good business and others seem to love it. read more

Love this location more and more now. I didn't for a long time and would make sure to go to eat Robinson instead, but the food has come out better here recently. The person at the register is always pleasant and the atmosphere is very laid back and chill. I'll continue to come here as long as they keep the same energy. Haha read more

Heard about this place a lot from friends. Finally stopped in to grab a burrito. Ordered the "Ok Jorge" - tasted fresh and was amazing. Loved the red sauce they threw in the bag too. Wish I lived closer, but definitely stopping in whenever I'm in Orlando again. Food was made quickly and the girl at the counter was super friendly and helpful even though it was like 1am. Great place. read more

Omg. I had to post this right away. So I decided to get gringos for lunch today and finally tried the world famous double d taco. I remember back in my college years . I had a friend tell me about the taco and said it was amazing and he wasn't lying. Probably one of the best tacos I've had in my life. I love the idea of the queso with the soft and hard shell taco combined. I had mine with pinto beans, pico, and a bit of jalapeños , paired with a pineapple jarrito . I felt like I transcended to heaven for a moment. I thought the service was nice. And the downtown location is in a nice spot . I am glad I went . Definitely will be going back . I would recommend everyone to try the double d taco and it's fair price at five dollars per taco. Nice spot for lunch or outing with friends read more

My partner and I went to Gringos for our first date a year ago, and we decided to visit this location to be nostalgic and celebrate our one year anniversary tonight. The ambiance of the restaurant is really nice and energetic and it was great to find a good quality food place open so late that wasn't "fast food". Love that they added the kiosks for ordering; makes everything a little easier! However, a couple of things were disappointing about this trip to Gringos. One of the servers argued that I didn't order what I ordered and paid for, which was weird, and then later corrected herself after she checked my order receipt. And when we received the food, the quality wasn't the same as we remembered. We both ordered burritos and they were very soggy, to the point where they were disintegrating in our hands. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE a wet burrito. I love a saucy burrito, I love a lot of ingredients, I really enjoy that kind of burrito. But these were very soggy and did not hold up in the 20 mins we had them. I couldnt finish my food and had to get a box; when I got home and went to finish my food, the tortilla of my burrito was practically nonexistent. I wanted to say this restaurant is still one of my faves, but it's hit or miss. Our first experience was exceptional and some of the best tacos I've ever had, and this experience was so disappointing in comparison. read more

I stopped by for takeout for my husband's Father's Day lunch. I needed help checking out, and Nate was glad to help me. I ended up having to go to the register for more help to use my husbands reward points. I was in the store for quite a while, but Nate had no problem helping me. He was nice and knowledgeable. This is my husband's favorite Gringos, and now I see why. The food is great and the staff is even better! Nate and Kymari were a huge help! I'll definitely be back!! read more

When I tell you this was the WORST burrito that I've had in awhile, it's literally an understatement. The rice? BLAND , the beef ? BLAND ,the whole thing was just a WASTE of food and a waste of my money!!!!!!!!!!!!! These people should be ashamed of themselves. SERIOUSLY!!! Maybe they got rid of their good cooks/chefs because when taco bell tastes better??? That's a MF problem!!! That's how bad gringos was. But how can I be mad when it tastes like GRINGOS made it lol geez once again waste of money and I'm so sad I spent money in this place AND TIPPED!!!! Lol tip for what?????? Here's a tip COOK BETTER, IT ISNT HARD P.S they wouldn't let me put zero stars because this place deserves not even zero stars but NEGATIVE STARS !!!!!!!!! read more

Gringos Locos is legendary amongst the downtown crowd. It was floated as an idea every time my class would go downtown. We went once, but it was in 2015, so I don't remember anything about that trip except that it was delicious. Fast forward to six years later. I'm now an adult, three years into my career, and I'm on the hunt for the best food in Orlando, always. Well, according to the lovely readers of Orlando Weekly, Gringos Locos has this year's best nachos in town. Nacho making, as we all know, is an art form. Their quality varies greatly depending on how skillfully you build them. I took a small break from Immerse 2021 and stopped in. There was a substantial, which is a side effect of being amazing, so plan/order ahead if you're wanting to get in and out of this place in a hurry. When I got to the front of the line, I ordered the Drunk Nachos (Tortilla Chips Layered with Everything). They mean literally everything. Check the photo to see this titan. Chicken, beef, pork, brisket, beans, cheese, onions, tomatoes, olives, lettuce, guac, sour cream, I've honestly lost memory of what all was on this thing. Just be ready to have every nacho itch of yours scratched. AND, the layer effectively. Chips, toppings, chips, toppings, top toppings (like guac and sour cream). This was a delight. The chips were super crispy, not too thick not too thin. Plenty of each kind of meat. I hope you're sharing this. And it comes at a really great price. This place hasn't suffered inflated prices from an inflated ego. Overall, I can see why this place has gained legendary status, and I will be coming back, often. read more

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Food was incredible! We got a mix of everything from burritos to tacos to nachos. The nachos are the best but are more food than 1 person could eat. The staff were among the nicest people I've met. read more

Lady who answered the phone was great and helpful my nachos came out great! Cheese and beef is was so good tasting read more

Gringos Locos - Downtown - Beef og nachos added olives and cilantro. - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I'm no professional but I think there's many health violations going on, the food was okay, you order off of a tablet but the staff will pretty much ignore you regardless... read more