I'm a regular fan of the Gringos Locos on Michigan Ave, but this Downtown location on Washington Street was a complete letdown. There is a serious lack of consistency between these two spots. First, the cleanliness was a major issue. The restaurant felt grimy and poorly maintained--honestly, if it were not for the fact that I had not eaten all day, I would have walked right out. Unfortunately, things only got worse once I sat down. Since it was Happy Hour, they offered free chips and salsa. I thought I'd lucked out, but the chips were incredibly stale and tasted like they had been sitting out for ages. I ordered some fish (taco/burrito) option, and it was served as a total soggy mess. It clearly hadn't been drained at all, making it nearly impossible to eat. I used about 8 or 9 napkins to try and capture some of the liquide but it was useless. The thought of returning that mess crossed my mind for sure but the cashier had a bit of an attitude an basedo on how upset I was, it would not have ended well for anyone so here I am. I've never had these quality issues at the other location, where the food is always fresh and properly prepared. Spending $22.77 on a meal this poorly executed was frustrating; I honestly would have been better off with a Happy Meal at Mc Donalds. I'm posting photos of the food so you can see the "soggy mess" for yourself. I really hope management looks into the standards here, as it's a far cry from the quality I expected from the brand. read more

Gringos Locos - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I keep coming back to Gringos Locos and it never disappoints. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I'm craving every time. I normally go for the chicken Double D's tacos, and they're consistently so good, definitely my go-to order. The staff are always friendly and keep things moving, even when it's busy, which I really appreciate. It's also one of the only places open late that still delivers on quality, which makes it even more of a go-to. It's one of those spots where you know what you're getting, and it's always on point. If you're looking for a reliable taco spot in Orlando with great flavors and a fun vibe, this is it. read more

I remember waiting in the downtown location after going out when I was in college So I tried my usual, which was a double D which was delicious and then I had a my taco I was greeted upon entering and did the cell service kiosk to check in and out. The staff was super friendly. My order was made quickly. I did eat in. It was a slower day, which I enjoyed because there was no big rush to move. Food was excellent definitely a great place to grab tacos and a casual environment. read more

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An Orlando staple. Always delicious, consistent, and open late. Service varies between locations, but this one has always been a pleasure. Small parking lot, small kitchen, big taste and overall iconic Orlando food. read more

Gringos Locos - OK Jorge - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I love having lunch at Gringos Locos especially at the Michigan location. The staff is always so helpful and food served fast. It's also a nice little spot to grab lunch and go or sit for a quick bite. Today we ordered the Jersey Turnpike and Double D's. Both sets of tacos tasted great and all the toppings were fresh. Even though the tacos were great I still prefer their burritos. Their burritos are always stuffed with tons of meat and rice. I've had the tacos and burritos and both are great, can't wait to go back to try the nachos. read more

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WOW! Considering my last visit and review in August 2025 (see below), management might just have taken notice of my comments. I went back to ordering the Mouth Hugger and it was a nice size burrito that was stuffed with "Through the Garden" ingredients and well worth the price this time (see pic). I hope the consistency remains intact as this is one of my favorite burrito establishments. I praised the product on the Toast app when I retrieved by bill for the Mouth Hugger. I also noted that management needs to update the outside lighted sign. It's been over a year with it being gone and only light bulbs in its place (some now burnt out!) Let's hope they are listening again! read more

Gringos Locos - Perfect Mouth Hugger burrito this time, stuffed with meat and 'Through the Garden' ingredients! (January 2026) - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Always love coming here for tacos. I get the double d with chicken. For side I get chips and guacamole. It's $5 for chips and guacamole it's so good! Tacos are amazing and they have the original Coca Cola in a bottle. Great place for lunch. read more

Came for a Sunday lunch with friends! We were served our food super quickly. My husband and I shared a burrito for $11 and it was fairly priced and a decently large amount of food. This Gringos Locos is fairly small with bar style seating inside along a window and picnic tables outside the back. I only wish that it had table seating inside as well. read more

Gringos Locos - Lean Green chicken burrito - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Quick, tasty, cheap! Love that the parking at this location because it makes it easy to visit. This is a fast casual restaurant. Staff are nice although you do order from a tablet, which I don't mind. Food is simple but consistent. Love the queso. read more

Gringos Locos - Menu - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is a small location with limited parking. You order from a tablet now so there isn't much interaction. The soda machine ran out of flavors and all diets so that's a stinker. The tacos are good and came out quick. We did come at a time where it was just a few people here. read more

Gringos Locos - Double D Taco (Pork and beef) Chips and Queso - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food here SPECTACULAR I got the chimichango so good so flavorful and the empanadas was also delicious this is probably my favorite fast food place read more

I came here one night after a long night at HHN. My guys and I were hungry, and we realized that Orlando is a little lame in that there aren't too many restaurants that are open late late. Thankfully, Gringos Locos was open and saved us. The Sodo location was the one more convenient for the drive home, so we pulled up and got the grub. Ambiance was nice. A standalone building on the edge of civilization. Various taco and mustache art was around. The main dining area was pretty small, but they had a nice backyard patio to eat in. We got ours to-go. We ordered at the kiosk and waited for our food. I don't love ordering kiosks. It takes all of the human interaction out of things. The two employees might have well have been taco-making robots. But the food itself was great, as always. I wanted to get their epic nachos, like I usually do, but I was in a friend's rental car at the time and didn't want to chance dropping nacho stuff everywhere... so I got a couple of tacos. I don't remember what kinds exactly, but their tacos are always top notch. Plenty of flavorful ingredients. Fluffy yet strong tortillas that hold up to whatever moist fillings are within. Simple, beautiful, consistent. I'll definitely be back in a pinch. I always do. read more

The lady who made my food was sweet, but there's barely any parking and the food quality has gone down. The jalapeños were minced and mushy rather than fresh and diced. They tasted like they were sitting in water and the hard shells were stale. read more

This is a great place to enjoy some tacos and other Tex-Mex options. It's a small spot, giving off a cozy mom & pop diner vibe. They're open late and have outdoor seating to enhance the dining experience. Everyone is also friendly and the food doesn't take long once ordered. read more

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Pros: Hole in the wall vibe, very welcome in the middle of the night when you have the munchies. Service was good. You order on a kiosk so there are no misunderstandings on what you want in your taco. Food is delicious. It always is. It's always that perfect little hint of refined grease grub. I love it. Cons: Not a con in sight. Maybe that there's not one in Oviedo yet. Tips: Their nachos are definitely top notch in the city, but order any taco and you can't go wrong. read more

We came here on a Saturday afternoon, great food and quick service! We have been to other locations, but this was our first time coming to this one. This location was very small, and sort of hidden. If you weren't looking closely, it's easy to miss! The parking lot is small, and behind the building. Upon arriving we were able to order and get our food in less than 5 minutes! I think it's the quickest service we've ever gotten at a gingos before! The food of course was super good too! We each got double D tacos, which is an absolute must when dining here! Overall we had a wonderful experience and would highly consider coming back to this location. read more

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Ordered from here quite often. Ariana is a horrible worker. Speak to someone else other than her. You will get better service.

Went during lunch today for the first time. The restaurant was a small place that didn't really feel like a Mexican place. I thought the food was OK but nothing exciting. I had the chimichanga which took about 6 minutes to cook. I was a little surprised it took so long since no one else was in the restaurant and it still was a bit of a wait. I cannot imagine how long it would have been if the place was busy. I don't know if I will try it again. read more

I am sad to say that as a Californian, the tacos here are not even tacos. Unfortunately, I came here with my family for a to go order and we did not know what we were getting ourselves into. Yes, it looks like a hipster location is quite small and has tablets to be able to accept orders on the ordering platform. It had many items that were no longer available which was a little frustrating but seeing as we went after 10 PM, I guess I have to be a little understanding of that. The food itself I would have to say is essentially Taco Bell quality and flavor was odd. Specifically on the nachos there is some kind of sauce that was sweet and did not go well. I also had an order of pork tacos and it was very fatty, which was not enjoyable or my preference. The ground beef burrito was also sweet so now I don't know if it was the sauce or the meat. The staff does not really interact with you until they call your name for your order so I can't say that there was any kind of superb customer service because there wasn't much. We do plan to visit Florida again, but this would definitely not be a place that I think is worth stopping out for a second try. read more

Gringos Locos - Nachos - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Computer ordering system did not work. Should have left then. Put in our order to employe and it still came out wrong. Happy hour free chips old and stale should have been thrown in garbage. Veggie burritos were cold and tasteless. Indoor dining tables looked like they had never been cleaned all day. Will NOT return. read more

I'm addicted to their tacos. Washington Street location is such a vibe and it's only 5 mins from my worksite...which is dangerous. Haha If yall need a mascot, give me a call. read more

Gringos Locos - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I tried the Una Noche burrito and the chips & salsa. Ordering online was super easy for pick up-- very open to customizations, which most of our group made. The highlights were the meats, which were particularly flavorful, and the creativity of combinations like the Una Noche burrito including an egg. Overall, good tacos and burritos read more

Gringos Locos - Una Noche burrito - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Great service in a timely manner , defintley will come back . This wasn't my first time and I brought my family member .

My absolute favorite taco spot in Orlando. Usually when I'm in town, I have to make a stop here before leaving. To avoid Downtown street parking, I head to the Milk District and attempt to park using that narrow alleyway for limited parking in the back. This time around, I saw there was another location in SoDo and visited this one. Right off the street, they have two or three spots in the front and a bigger lot in the back. This is a bigger location, keeping in mind taco spots are usually small. There are seats to enjoy your tacos both inside and out. The staff was super friendly and I was able to get my usual order of beef Double D's. You have to eat these with the hot sauce, so good! I'll be dreaming of these tacos until I visit again. read more

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I stopped in for their happy hour and got an avocado double D, a regular hard taco, chips n queso and a small carafe of their sangria. The tacos were mystery because I said surprise me and I thoroughly enjoyed both of them. What was not so good was the Sangria. Sangria is served for on site consumption only. They keep your ID so that you will return the plastic container. It tasted like it was made with MD2020 or Mogen David wine. Ugh I asked them and they said it was made with Carlo Rossi red wine, apples, cinnamon, ginger ale and some other ingredients. Good Sangria is not always made with expensive wine but this was over powered by the strong wine. Tacos and beer is a good option here. read more

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THE best tacos I have ever had in my life!! As a matter of fact, they were nominated the best tacos in Orlando (True story). The staff is fun, smiley and fast! The marination of their meat is out of the world delicious. They have chicken, Beef and Pork. I wish they have fish too (maybe they would it add it soon to their menu?) We had it a couple of times, if you are there or delivery, it will taste the same. I highly recommend their Burritos, but my favorite Taco is the Soft with the hard taco inside and Guac its' called the Guaco Taco. A MUST TRY! Another hidden gem in Orlando to try! Michael & Jessica R. read more

The empanadas stole the stole the show on my visit here. Gf had a chicken I had a beef. Also got a beef chimichanga which was good but not the best I've had (but not the worst) wouldn't go out of my way for it again but that's just my opinion. Had a strawberry Fanta to wash it down. The customer service was good and food delivered quickly. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE EMPANADAS THOUGH THOSE ARE THE FLAME read more

Gringos Locos - Beef Empanada Beef Chimichanga - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Terribly unsanitary- bad neighbors as they are improperly cleaning grease from the shop into the sidewalk of the adjacent neighborhood. This creates a liability, kills plants and can harm pedestrians!! read more

Gringos Locos - Gringos Locos- improperly cleaning grease rinsing all over the sidewalk of HOA! - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I've enjoyed Gringos Locos for a number of years, but unfortunately the last few times I have had it, it just doesn't seem the same. I'm not sure if my tastebuds have changed or if the food has changed. On a recent visit, I ordered the mouth hugger burrito and a double D taco along with some chips and queso. Ordering online ahead of time is still easy and pick up was smooth. The order was accurate. The food itself just wasn't very good. The chips are still tasty. The queso is basic, but good enough. The double D taco was just okay. The burrito did not taste good at all. The tortilla itself was soggy and none of the meats had much flavor. Portions have also gotten smaller while the prices have gone up, which I definitely understand because it's gotten hard for businesses. I wouldn't even mind it honestly if the food still tasted good. I never considered Gringos Locos fine dining, but it used to always be a nice treat here and there and satisfy my craving. Now, it's just not the same in my opinion. I might revisit one of their other locations or still check it out now and then, but it's become low on my list these days. read more

Big shoutout for the staff to not only dealt with us ordering late at night around 1:30am, but with our huge order for around 30 people. I appreciate y'all with love and a big tip. I hope management treats y'all right, because y'all work hard. Y'all's energy and superb friendly service, thank you thank you so much! This place hits not going to lie if the standard/spot is for you are coming out of a late night concert looking for a bite. Or coming super drunk or you know ;) in need of a taco craving. We ordered many Double D's tacos and of course we went all the WAY with them. (All the way is where they add cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and pico de gallo). These were so good and filling. There's a crunch, there's a sweet taste with each bite, and dang my tastebuds were dancing. What an experience! It is a special small rectangular building with seating in the back and outside. Dang, I want to come back now. read more

My go to spot for flour street tacos. Its a tiny little spot but its gives a big punch in your mouth. Many different items to order from and if you don't like their menu, you can make it your way. its not cheap but its also not expensive. This is definitely a late night, I'm drunk AF, & need food in my system spot. Seating is inside and outside by the back parking lot. Definitely a must place go to fast food taco joint. read more

I stopped in as I was in the area because I had one of their tacos at the Lake Eola Food and Wine fest, but wanted to try one prepared under normal circumstances (i.e. not outside with hundreds of tacos being slapped together). I ordered the Guaco Taco with no cheese/sour cream so it would be vegan. The flour tortilla was grilled nicely and kept the crunchy taco from breaking apart. The taco was pretty full, but could have used more guac. Maybe some more on top instead of just as the "glue" to hold the shells together? All of the ingredients were fresh, the taco was good, and I was in and out quickly. The place itself was a bit small with seating that could get a bit cramped on a busy day. It was 11a and they just opened so I had no issues with seating or parking. Staff was friendly and helpful in deciding on what to order. Limited options for vegans/vegetarians as you're kind of limited to beans and guac. Other taco places like Taco Bus are killing it with more veggie options (mushrooms, tofu, squash, vegan "steak"). Still giving it 4 stars as it's a quality taco. read more

Gringos Locos - Guaco Taco with no dairy - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is a small, no frills, open late taco spot. Service was fast and friendly. Didn't care for the salsa it was too close to "sauce" for me but the chicken tacos and the chips were good. read more

Gringos Locos - Chips and salsa, chicken and beef tacos - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Gringos Locos serves up very generous portions and they aren't stingy with the protein! I love how the red salsa heat tends to sneak up and punch you in the throat. Popular with locals and late night partiers, this location is slammed with customers most of the time and the employees work hard to take care of them all. I take advantage of the extended daily Happy Hour (between 4 and 8pm) when busting at the seams burritos are only $6 and every order comes with free chips and salsa. Business seems to slow down during this time period and I've yet to experience a long wait. The restaurant is open till 3 am and parking in their tiny lot is often a challenge after midnight. Beware of the ONE WAY drive around the building! New customers are often confused by this and enter going the wrong way. Also, the speed bumps on this driveway are so high that my vehicle bottoms out after rolling over them. I live within walking distance of this GL and would dine here more frequently if friendly communication and order accuracy were improved. read more

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Gringos is the ol' reliable taco spot that always comes through when you need that late night taco fix. Ordered two double D's (one beef, one black bean) and a large bag of chips with guac via DoorDash. I usually go to the Milk District location but this location was the only one on DoorDash that late. Their beef has a slight sweetness to it which I personally love, and the beans were good, although their flavor was pretty mild. I always get an extra side of queso because I never feel like the queso they use to "glue" the tortilla to the taco shell is enough. The large bag of chips is HUGE, I would've gotten the small if I knew how big it would be! The chips could've used some salt or seasoning, they were completely plain. Their guacamole has hints of taco seasoning in it, threw me off a little at first but I grew to like it. read more

Omg where do I begin?! I made a quick pit stop for lunch and decided to try the downtown south location and boy was I pleased! I ordered my favorite, the double d tacos. One with beef and three other with chicken. I was equally satisfied with both, it's pretty hard to choose a favorite since they were both so delicious. I like my tacos all the way, verde salsa, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, the works. Both came out super stuffed with meat and toppings. I honestly took and bite and said to myself, "the people need this review girl stop being greedy lol!" Needless to say every Orlandoian should definitely experience a double d taco at least once. Gag is, one time and you're hooked! Orlando is really becoming a hub for super tasty tacos and Mexican cuisine, Gringos being in the top five! read more

Gringos Locos - Double D Taco beef - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The employees love getting the orders wrong, almost as if it was a tradition at gringos locos! Not to mention how they never answer the phone Ordered guac & chips and they gave me brown guac!! read more

Gringos Locos - Old and smells like oil - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

My Favorite Place for Taco's!!!! The Double D's are the best!!!!! I try to come here often but I live on the opposite end of town. Please Consider a location close to Disney in Kissimmee near 192 or in the new Otown West Shopping Plaza off Turkey Lake. read more

Gringos Locos - Chicken Double D's!!! - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The double D's were amazing! Best tacos in town hands down. Manager David gave the best customer service . He was very polite and informative. I will definitely be returning. Thanks again David!! read more

I come to Orlando a lot these days and Gringos Locos is one of my favorite places to eat. This current trip to Orlando I was hoping to stay here permanently, but unfortunately I do have to go back to California to take care of some things. The great thing about Gringos is they're open late, so when you're having a shitty day you can take yourself to Gringos day or night to cheer yourself up. I recommend the Double D's and if you're vegetarian like me you can opt for no meat. I get mine with black beans and they're awesome. Alex, John and Rocky made my most recent trip memorable. They had a line almost going out the door but they still kept positive attitude and looked like they were having fun despite it all. I think that sort of attitude is important not only for the health of your employees but from a consumer stand point as well. Keep your employees happy and they will make your customers happy. Until next time, Gringos. I'm gonna order a hat to remember all the times you were there for me with do read more

Gringos Locos - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida