Shah's is hands down one of my favorite spots in Central Florida for some tasty halal food! This…read morelocation is right on Sand Lake Rd, right next to the Florida Mall. It has a nice spacious parking lot for easy access to the restaurant. Upon entering you place your order at the counter, then they have you choose additional toppings as they build your order right in front of you. The menu consists of pita wraps, and rice platters...with protein choices including lamb, chicken and falafel. For toppings they have a wide range of fresh items such as salad, cucumber, onions, hummus, and chickpeas. Now my go to order is always the combo rice platter with lamb and chicken. Let me tell ya'll... when I say that they pack on the food... they truly give you a generous portion. Oh and let's not forget about the white and red sauce which truly elevates the food and adds so much flavor! But I have to say... what keeps me coming back is the consistent amazing service I receive each and every time. There is a younger guy that works the counter who is always positive and tries to have a genuine conversation with each of his customers... which truly makes a difference. Definitely check out Shah's the next time you're around the area!

Went to the Sandlake location for lunch. Ordered a cheesesteak and a combo plate. Combo plate was…read moreserved right away so sat and waited for the cheesesteak, and waited and waited. I heard the guy taking the order tell the line cook to make the cheesesteak but I guess he just decided he was too busy even though we were the only patrons. After about 10 minutes I stood up and looked at the guy and he said to the line cook, where's the cheesesteak. He said Im making it, nothing on the grill and he's fooling around, washing dishes. My companion is almost finished with the combo plate when I finally get my sandwich. Won't be back to this location. The one on Orange does a great job. This one needs to take lessons on customer service.

I've been back here a couple times to die now and I always enjoy the food. On my latest visit I saw…read morethat they had a special on a three-piece box that came with chicken, nuggets, fries, and a drink. This sounded pretty good, but since I'm not supposed to eat root vegetables, I went to the counter and inquired if I could get a different side. I was informed that they could not change anything about that that particular special but they suggested a three-piece combo which is the same price. The difference being that you don't get the nuggets but get a choice of bread or a tortilla. Needless to say I was a bit disappointed. I did go with the three-piece combo which consisted of three pieces of dark chicken and I got the Campero rice for my side. I also had the dinner roll and a regular drink. Along with this I ordered one of their empanadas because I haven't had one yet. They gave me my number and I went and got my drink and found a place to sit. A very short time later, they came out with my food and I asked if I could get some salt. Apparently there was a complaint from a customer involving salt so they no longer carry salt when you're dining in. They did have hot sauce on the table, so I enjoyed my meal with the green sauce. The chicken as usual was excellent and I do enjoy their rice. The dinner roll was a nice compliment to the meal and I was really impressed with the empanada. I haven't had an empanada that was this packed with goodness in a very long time. I will definitely be back but chances are I will bring my own salt. this is a nice location with a drive-through. On the downside from my point of view is the ordering kiosks that are out front. I won't use those so I just approach the counter and get assistance. The lady that took care of me was really nice and guided me through the ordering process and was also the one who brought me my food when it was ready. if you're looking for a good bone in chicken meal, then this is an excellent place to die. The dining area is well lit and kept clean. I'm always treated well and I always enjoy my meal.

I've been to a lot of pollo restaurants across the country and this one I had never heard of until…read moreI came to Florida while I was intrigued to see how it checked out that was quickly let down once it came to the food. Our food came out relatively fast as it is a quick service restaurant but that's when it fell short as all of the food we ordered was lukewarm like you could tell it all had been sitting for a while as to the point of where it really lacked had this been hotter I'm sure it would have been better. The spicy chicken sandwich wasn't bad had it been hot I can see the flavors coming out more as it was a decent sized piece of chicken with some of the spicy sauce and some bread and butter pickles which I did find to be a surprise as not many places use those pickles on a chicken sandwich. My lady said her chicken pieces were also lukewarm and she said that had they been hot that they would have been significantly better as it fell the same way with the yuca fries as those too were lukewarm and just left her looking for warmer food. The empanada was probably the warmest item that we received it was ok as it had a decent flavor to it but it lacked a lot of chicken as it felt like it was mostly sauce which was definitely underwhelming at most. All of the employees we encountered were very friendly and busy working and cleaning and just seemed to be enjoying their shift which is definitely a plus as I know how it can get in a QSR environment. Even though this had nothing to do with the restaurant I do have to say that this random guy came in and was like arguing with the staff about using the restroom this is after he came over and took some paper towels from the employee's roll who was cleaning the windows kinda random but it was kinda amusing to watch them while we ate. One other thing I noticed here was that there was no trash can at all which I'm very much so not a fan of as I'm not for leaving my plates on the table for someone to clean it up at a fast food restaurant as that's something I prefer to do myself. Overall the food here definitely fell short as I'm not into getting lukewarm food a chicken sandwich should me piping hot when you first bite into it so it's for these reasons I highly doubt that I'll ever come back.

I decided to stop for a torta, and it's a drive through or you can sit on some picnic tables. They…read morehave a new sign up for the menu. I got two hard tacos and a Torta Carne Asada. You can ask them to put the jalapenos on the side if you prefer. It comes with two salsas in to go deli mini cups, fresh lime and pickled vegs. The horchata is so delicious, memories from my childhood! They also have lunch specials. I started going to this spot a couple of years ago. The only down side is that it is so popular, at times you may have to wait for your food, but it is worth the wait!! Having grown up in California and used to authentic and amazing Mexican food, I can vouch for this restaurant! You also have to be careful driving in and out of this spot because it's on an incline. LOVE Tortas El Rey!

Love me some parking lot street tacos! I was craving some authentic street tacos and happened to be…read morein the OBT area which only means one thing -- Tortas El Rey! They're an Orlando staple and there's a reason why locals love them. It's drive-thru only with some outdoor patio seating, but if you're like me, you just pull into a random parking lot after and chow down in your car in the A/C. These taco may be small, but they are packed with protein. They have very simple ingredients - corn tortillas (doubled up), a single protein, diced onions, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and their salsa verde on the side. This time I got the carne asada, chorizo, and al pastor tacos. 3 tacos absolutely fills me up. The chorizo and al pastor tacos (both pork) were amazing. I was not impressed by the carne asada during my last visit. It was very dry and lacked seasoning. The other two hit the spot though and I'll still keep coming back for more.

Are the Chicken Sandwich Wars (cue Megadeth) still happening? If so, Shake Shack might be one of…read morethe contenders! The Chicken Shack (cue B52s) is a nice piece of chicken with lettuce, pickles and sauce. I did add a tomato and onions at no charge. That's a surprise when other places are charging for those add ons. The Cheese Fries (cue Primus) were good too. Freshly made which is always a plus. I've had their burgers before but I think the chicken is just a better value... and I do use the term value loosely. My meal (with a soda pop (cue Hanson)) was over $16 before tax and tip and the only upgrade was the cheese on the fries. Yeah, it's pricey, but it's also pretty good. The store is run pretty efficiently too with a person dedicated to delivering food to tables and keeping things neat and tidy. I need to try an actual Milkshake (cue Village People) sometime as they sound good too.

So, I tried the Dubai chocolate and of course, it also had the feuillefine (crunchy flakes) with…read morepistachios. SO, there is some form of comparison when they had the shake at Shake Shack. They made the chocolate around the plastic cup thinking you're getting a chocolate drink. See photo, brown cup. It was a tad disappointing for me because it was missing the chocolate piece. You have a cup that's brown, hence chocolate but every spoonful with NOT have any chocolate in it. Even if you crack it up to get some chocolate.... Nope, that didn't happen. So, I'm not feeling it. Three stars for the crunchy pistachio milky shake, but I could have given more if there are some chocolate in that spoonful. Did I have to say I love chocolate? Nuf said.

This Meson Sandwiches is located in the Florida Mall in the food court area. I have only been here…read moreone other time at a different location and didn't have a great experience but today the service and food was great! I ordered the Medianoche sandwich and it was so good! It's seasoned pork with pickles, mayo and Swiss cheese! It is served warm. The ladies working were very nice and friendly. If you are walking around the mall and find yourself hungry this place is worth a stop!

They are located in the food hall of the Florida mall. They have competitive prices compared to…read moreothers. Staff was super friendly. The food came out fast. I had the chicken avocado wrap with chipotle sauce. It was ok but not great, mainly bevause it was mushy and the chicken was insanely salty however under $10 so can't complain!

This place is a plus for me as they serve fish that isn't JUST fried, but grilled as well. They…read moreactually offer grilled, fried AND baked food. We dined in and were sat in one of the booths. The vibe is like an in-between fast food & hip dine in. My guest had the chicken wing sampler that looked pretty good. I had the grilled red snapper with shrimp, onions and peppers with mac & cheese and greens. It was delicious. The fish was seasoned well and flaky. The shrimp was also seasoned well and cooked perfectly with a snap back exterior and juicy interior. The mac was pretty good, not grandma's, but good. Same sentiment with the greens. Only downside to the greens were the occasional bone from the turkey meat added to the greens. I ended up eating half my meal, so for $29 it wasn't too bad since I can make two meals out of it. The service was good as well. Check them out!

The food here is really good. Some of the items are overpriced, but there's plenty of things that…read moreare priced just right. I'm known for adding salt to my food before tasting it, but that's not necessary here. They do their seasoning right. I had the fried snapper and shrimp, and it was fabulous! Hot, fresh, and seasoned. That's all I need in my life. The sides (fries and rice) were just okay. I also tried the lemon drop, which was good if you like sweet drinks. My friend wanted a spicy drink, and they were able to accommodate her. Our server was also really friendly, helpful, and respectful. I'd definitely come back here soon!

Filet sandwich on grilled Ciabatta is off the hook... Savory, great flavor and lots of depth. Top 5…read moresandwiches I've had. This is tucked away in the food court but it's a hidden gem. Service was a little slow, but it's cooked fresh so no gripes. Only way to elevate this sandwich would be grilled garlic Ciabatta.

Good option for fast casual Brazilian food in Florida Mall. Try the grilled chicken breast with 2…read moresides...great food with a reasonable price, and a LOT of food. Staffers are very sweet and prompt. Ambience is so so since part of a fairly boisterous food court(try for limited indoor seating)

Orlando~ YUMMMMMMY! That's all I have to say. They have…read moreseveral different versions of burgers and I totally appreciate the fact that they have keto options, gluten-free options and dairy free options. Definitely a delicious burger joint.

I tried the Hamburdog burger which has a hotdog on it as well. It was good but I thought that it…read morewas a little salty. The fries looked like fresh cut but they were not crispy, just oily and floppy. I also bought a peanut butter cup milk shake. That was super thick and very good with big chunks of peanut butter cups in it. The staff was friendly and my food arrived quickly. This is not a bad place, but if I do come back it will definitely be for the milk shakes.

Definitely a hidden gem this place is! All the food so far has been great. My favorite has been the…read moreporkchops and mac&cheese. Tastes like home. Very clean dining area and bathrooms here as well.

Small restaurant with decent ambiance. Friendly service decent prices. The food is the star of this…read moreestablishment came out hot, well seasoned and abundant. I must say definitely better than any of the Soulfood restaurants in that neighborhood. There is plenty of parking across the street. If you're in the neighborhood and down for some good soul food, it's definitely a place you want to visit.

I don't know how to explain how badly I want to munch their butts. The fries were absolutely…read moreLOADED, DELICIOUS, and CRUNCHY. They were swamped with orders so they suggested I order online, which I did. Food came out quick as ever. The staff were so polite and I'm definitely coming back every week. I love this place.

Very disappointed. Waited 20 minutes for my food just to be served loaded fries with extremely…read moreburnt bacon, burnt fries with no seasoning what so ever and little to no cheese . The workers at the drive thru were very pleasant.