Loading Zone Philly Steaks

I can always count on this place for great food. I love coming here. Everything is so good! My…read morecoworkers and I came here for lunch during the week. The staff if great. We were able to sit at a large table in the front and wait for everyone to arrive and look through the menu since some haven't been before. The girl who took our order was fantastic. She had great energy and helped answer questions about the menu. The restaurant has self serve fountain drinks and provides a counter with everything you may need. There is lots of tables inside and gives a cozy vibe. I ordered the 3 tenders with waffle fries. I had the chicken tossed in Sweet Gochujang sauce. THEY ARE PHENOMENAL. Chickfila, who?! You really can't beat the crispiness and flavor. The flavor is out the park. The tenders are huge and I had to take one home with me. Everyone at the table loved their food and talked about how fresh everything tasted. I think we got the crowd approval for a lunch spot in the rotation. Thank you for also be so consistent with food and sevice!

Amazing food, the tenders with sweet gochujang sauce is definitely my favorite either way their…read morechik in sauce. Fries was 10/10! Service was great and fast Staff here are so welcoming and attentive. Definitely recommend coming here, I will be coming back!!

1.1 mi•Park Lake / Lake Highland, Mills50

Self service check out

Kimchi waffle fries, chicken tenders in background

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King Bao

4.5(1.6k reviews)

The best and original Bao Spot in Orlando!…read more This is one of my favorite restaurants to take Orlando Tourists and one of my Orlando Comfort Food spots! I love the Kickin Chicken, Hogzilla, Hot Chicken, and the Lobster Roll Baos!

I had high hopes for this place. The food looks and sounds amazing. Pricing is fairly reasonable if…read moreyou choose their combo. The taste was a bit disappointing though. I was looking forward to the kickin chicken the most, but it was not spicy at all. It actually tasted more sweet than spicy to me. We also got the hogzilla because I was really craving the Taiwanese baos. The pork belly was very dry and there's not additional sauce on it to help balance it out. The firecracker shrimp was the only one we liked. Tots were just okay. The bun on the baos were also just okay. I've definitely had better. Overall, it did not hit the spot for my cravings.

1.6 mi•Mills50, Colonialtown North

Menu and ordering counter

Got 4 bao and street corn tots for two people and it was more than enough!

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Black Rooster Taqueria

4.4(787 reviews)

Will come back again and again. Every day if I could. I love everything about this place. The…read morechips, the tacos, the Guac, the agua Fresca. All of it. Get the black rooster carne asada!

Order at counter and then they bring out the food to you. I downloaded the InKind app to get $15…read moreoff a bill of $45+ too! Small inside but it's a good vibe! It's a $5/taco kind of place but they load up the tacos with filling. The salsa that comes with the chips and salsa is also good. Service was good with the limited interactions you have. Overall would return!

1.9 mi•Colonialtown Center

Carne Asada taco (left) and Smoked Beef Brisket (right)

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Potbelly Sandwich Shop

4.1(111 reviews)

Food is delicious. Restaurant is clean and well kept as well as the bathrooms. Service is very…read moregood. Would eat at this location again

Tried Potbelly Sandwich (East Colonial store) for the first time, and it was AWESOME! Service was…read moreexcellent and patient with us first time boomers. I ordered the Big version of the Prime Beef sandwich thinking I'd take half home for leftovers. Unfortunately the 1st have was so darn delicious, I ate the 2nd half. Yes, I'm uncomfortably full now but due entirely to my lack of discipline . The sandwich shocked me how good it was. We used to love Quizno's toasted subs but they have been long gone. So glad to see a toasted sub place again. The wife ordered same sub - original size, and loved it too. We will definitely be back again and again to try different options.

1.4 mi•Mills50, Park Lake / Lake Highland

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Plantees

4.2(248 reviews)

Last day of service in Orlando. Best wishes on their new moving location in Arizona. Food was good…read moreand stock in limited at times.

Plantees is such a vibe! We got a burger, plant style fries, chicken tenders w/ bbq sauce, buffalo…read morechicken sandwich and vanilla Oreo shake. All were good! Really liked the thin patty and soft bun on the burger, and the cheese was nice and melted. The plant style fries are super yummy, even reheated- could do with more sauce imo. The buffalo chicken sandwich was good, I think it would be even better with some plantees sauce. Chicken tenders were good and the bbq sauce was sweet. The shake was delicious and had the perfect ratio of Oreo and vanilla. Will be back next time I'm in Orlando! Service was fast and workers were friendly. The music was great and added to the overall vibe. Not to mention, it's in a artsy side of town which I love.

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Chicken Fire

4.6(727 reviews)

1.8 mi•Coytown

I know we've got Raisin' Canes popping up all over the place now in central Florida and I still…read moreprefer to come here every single time I want to indulge in a cheat meal. The service is always great; the food is always outstanding. I love that I can shamelessly order a kid's meal because it's the perfect amount of food for me personally. It's small space with only a couple of tables, and I've always had to wait in a rather long line to order but I already go in expecting that so it's not a bother to me. I always like to give a cash tip to the person who's calling out names and handing out food. They work hard and have to deal with all kinds of personalities. Can't wait ti'll next time.

The food was actually pretty good. It's expensive but the chicken tenders are huge. You definitely…read moreget a good amount of food. The food tastes good it was nicely seasoned. The fries tasted sooo yummy! I wish they'd been crispier but I put them in the oven when I got home. I don't live very far from there so the food was not sitting that long before I ate it, but it was still kind of soggy. The inside of the place does look clean and neat and like they take care of the store well. The plaza that it's in is an older plaza and honestly, I've never really paid much attention to that restaurant before so this was the first time that we've tried it even though we had been to that plaza numerous times for the Asian market that is right next-door. We go to that Asian market often so we may try this place again in the future. The staff there were very friendly and everything in our order was right. It was a great experience so if we are in the mood for it, we will definitely go again.

1.3 mi•Mills50, Park Lake / Lake Highland

Inside, cool art!

Perfectly Juicy every time

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TaKo Cheena

4.2(2k reviews)

I discovered Tako Cheena right after moving downtown and it remains one of my favorite restaurants…read moreon Mills. They offer an asian Mexican fusion menu, focusing on tacos. My go to is always the Thai peanut chicken taco, they're amazing. The peanut sauce and toppings make it stand out. The Yuca fries and the sauce they come with are also super good -- I get the every time! They're open late so it also a good spot to stop after the bars. The only issue about this place is that there's no indoor seating so it can get a little hot during the day.

Every time I come here I end up trying something different and somehow it's always good. The menu…read moreis super creative without feeling gimmicky, and the mix of Asian and Latin flavors actually works really well. The tacos are packed with flavor, the portions are solid, and everything tastes fresh and made to order. The Korean beef taco and butter chicken taco were probably my favorites, but honestly even the sides and sauces stood out. The atmosphere has a cool laid back Orlando vibe and it's one of those places that feels unique compared to the usual taco spots around town. Service was quick, staff was friendly, and the prices felt fair considering how much food you get. It's also a great late-night option when most places around the area are already slowing down. Definitely one of the more underrated spots in Orlando if you want something different from traditional tacos. Perfect place to bring friends because there's enough variety on the menu for everyone to find something they like.

1.5 mi•Ivanhoe, North Orange

Pick up window

Ginger Apple Empanadas, so good

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The Gnarly Barley

4.5(864 reviews)

Our absolute favorite local spot. Great atmosphere outside on the patio and outdoor bar, and even…read morewhen it's hot out there's always a nice breeze coming off the lake. Food is outstanding every time. We love the Chicken Nuggies and their smash burgers. I've also had the tacos and enjoy those every time and for ~$5 it's the perfect little snack. Drinks are good and happy hour is a pretty good deal too. Always feel welcomed and taken care of by the staff. We genuinely come at least once a week and love it every time!

This place is pretty busy with outdoor seating, but you choose your own table. The waitress was…read morereally nice and attentive as well. It's kinda loud in there but that's because they play sport games. The chik Philly with the cherry and banana peppers was such a great addition. Both of our sammis were juicy and delicious. My girlfriend loved their sandwich and said all the ingredients paired so well. The cheese melted so well into all the toppings. The only downside is that I wanted the bulgogi sandwich but they were out.

1.7 mi•Colonialtown North, Mills50

Outdoor seating

Bulgogi melt

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Johnnie Mac n' Cheese

Moa Kai Hawaiian Diner

4.6(208 reviews)

I love Hawaiian cuisine, and this place was spot on from the spam musubi to the kalua pork! The…read morestaff were incredibly nice, and since it's a diner service was incredibly quick. It was super packed when we came in for dinner on a Friday night, but the bar area had all open seating so we sat there. We started off with our cocktails and some spam musubi. The regular spam musubi is delicious, but the fried spam musubi is out of this world! The Hō'āhi Rita was deliciously spicy and perfect for my fiancé's taste. The Koa & Kane was a very spirit forward rum drink that was right up my alley! I honestly would try every cocktail if I could. Another beverage I got was the POG juice with vodka added for $12. It was dangerously good. My fiancé and I both order a Mix Plate with varying options (pick 2 proteins and 2 sides). Collectively, we tried the kalua pork, shoyu chicken, shoyu ahi, and spicy ahi proteins with mac salad and spam fried rice. The spam fried rice and the shoyu chicken was our fav combo! The chicken was so soft and deliciously marinated. The ahi tuna tasted like any other ahi tuna you would get at any nearby poke spot, but the chicken and pork were out fantastic! I would have the kalua pork in their sandwich next time instead of as a protein in their mix plate. I absolutely do want to come back here! They have brunch on Sundays, but this menu has a couple all day breakfast items so you could really have brunch whenever. There is no happy hour here (yet) unfortunately.

Hawaiian diner was nicely done and front staff were friendly…read more Korean Chicken was delicious and garlic shrimp was good, but the Shoyu chicken was dry. We also got the thick beef ribs, which were not to our liking but appeared to be cooked well. I missed that that these were beef ribs, not pork. The Kailua pork and cabbage was moist and seasoned just right. The sides of rice and mac salad were good and plentiful. I would go back for the Korean chicken and Mac Salad, but that's about it. Well, I could be talked into more of the Kailua pork and cabbage too, it's hard to make at home. I paid the required 3% surcharge for the back of kitchen and my adddd my standard 20% tip, because the total was still reasonable. But I would have maybe cut back the tip to 15-17% if it had been more costly of a meal. If this becomes a restaurant trend, I will do this for sure.

Bar seating

Ube cheesecake

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Garlic shrimp

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

4.3(214 reviews)

2.4 mi•South Orange

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.

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Bacon Cheeseburger

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Noah C.

6 years ago

Loading Zone Philly Steaks you've done it again! I got the Philly cheese steak and boy howdy did I hate myself afterwards, but sometimes it's a good thing to hate yourself. It can build character... sometimes. I also had the cheese whiz fries and wowzers that combo was dope-a-licious (just something I'm trying out). P.S you should come out with a sub called The Loader™ where you just put one of everything on some bread and shit I don't know fuck it just an idea haha ;-). read more

Justin S.

3 years ago

Wow, Loading Zone Philly Steaks in Orlando really knocked it out of the park! The vibe was laid-back and the staff was super chill. But let's get to the good stuff--the cheesesteak was unreal. The meat was tender, the cheese gooey, and the roll had that perfect crunch. Seriously, if you're in Orlando and craving a legit Philly cheesesteak, this is your spot. Can't wait to go back! #LoadingZonePhillySteaks #OrlandoFoodie #CheesesteakHeaven #MustVisit read more

Nick N.

6 years ago

One of the bear cheesesteaks I've had in Orlando. I gave it 4 stars because my standard is still philly. I will 100% be back. Thanks! read more

Artsy D.

7 years ago

Yummy cheesesteaks! Cool decor and great staff. Best lunch spot downtown so far.. never disappoints.

Alex A.

6 years ago

Best in town! Fresh ingredients, great service. Highly recommend. Parking lot across the street.

Ana M.

5 years ago

Best philly ive had! so delicious!! A must!

Monty A.

3 years ago

I really enjoyed the cheese steaks

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