I have recently discovered Talkin' Tacos and am ready to talk all about it! This is a chain Tex Mex…read morestyle fast casual restaurant, but in my mind, the quality of their food is about what you'd receive at a full table service restaurant. I love their version of a crunch wrap as well as anything birria that they offer. My only real gripe is that their drink selection is lacking as they don't have traditional soda fountain drinks. It is basically just canned drinks or custom flavored lemonade drinks, which typically cost around $5 each. Also, make sure to bring your wallet as their food in general is $$$ for fast casual. However, the higher quality makes it worth it to me.

I visited Talkin' Tacos recently, and while the place looked promising from the outside, the…read moreexperience quickly went downhill. Service & Ordering Ordering started off fine, and one employee was genuinely helpful. Unfortunately, the rest of the staff interactions were the opposite. The drink options are extremely limited -- mostly bottled items -- and what's pictured on the menu is not what you actually receive. Misleading Drink Advertising I paid over $3 for the branded Talkin' Tacos water shown on the menu. Instead, the employee handing out food dropped two tiny Pure Life bottles, one of the cheapest waters you can buy. My wife and I were shocked. This felt like false advertising and set the tone for the rest of the visit. Incorrect Order & Staff Attitude My food came out with sour cream, which is not listed as a topping for the item I ordered. I don't eat dairy, and when I pointed it out, the employee grabbed the tray, walked off, then came back and shoved it in front of me while insisting "this is what you selected." Completely unprofessional. The helpful employee stepped in and offered to remake it, but by then the experience was already ruined. Food Quality The food itself was bland and lacked flavor. My son barely ate his meal and said it wasn't good, which says a lot about the overall quality. Overall Value Between the misleading drink presentation, rude staff interaction, incorrect order, and mediocre food, Talkin' Tacos simply isn't worth the price. With better taco options nearby, I won't be returning to this location.

Talk about a go to for Mexican food! I wanted some food to take to work for lunch the next day and…read moresince I work at 5 am I gotta plan ahead. I got two burritos. Carnitas and Chorizo and it comes with all the sides. Pickled veg, jalapeños and salsas. I got a torta asada which comes with avocado, lettuce, tomato and is on a fresh bun. The portions are so generous I have to eat half and the other one the next day. It keeps well and was so delicious as an encore!

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.

I'm a regular fan of the Gringos Locos on Michigan Ave, but this Downtown location on Washington…read moreStreet 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.

I keep coming back to Gringos Locos and it never disappoints. The food is always fresh, flavorful,…read moreand 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.

Tacos El Michoano is a small food stand located in the OBT Flea Market. What drew me in was the…read morespit of pork and pineapple sitting proudly upon a table. I knew that I had to try that. I walked up and placed my order and at the direction of the friendly man manning the grill (actually a Blackstone griddle), I headed over to a table that had onion, cilantro, red chile sauce and green chile sauce. I loaded up my taco and grabbed a seat. This taco was spectacular. I would say that it stands apart from so many tacos that I have tried that have fallen short. This taco is a king among tacos, a wondrous culinary find. If you are looking for a great taco el pastor, look no farther. This was also only two dollars. The only downside is that this flea market is only open on weekends. I would definitely recommend this place. Do not be put off that it is in a sketchy flea market and looks a bit sketchy itself. I have always maintained that the best tacos come from the most humble of surroundings. This taco is proof positive that this belief that I hold is true.

The best authentic Mexican taqueria in Orlando! Awesome salsa macha and tacos al pastor!read more

Great food, great service, clean looking establishment and the margaritas were on point. I stopped…read moreby here shortly after landing in Orlando and I was not disappointed at all. Highly recommend and will be running it back here. No complaints 5 stars

Decided to go here after the corporate 5k race instead of staying near Lake Eola. It was pretty…read morecrowded when I came, but I ordered through the kiosk. I bought 3 chicken tacos (about 12 dollars), then sat in an empty table to wait. It was ready for me in under 10 minutes. The tacos were small, but they had a good amount of chicken, cheese, onions, tomato, and cilantro. A choice of sauce was included, and I took the hot red sauce. The sauce was small, but still ample enough to pour over the three tacos. The flavors were pretty good (thanks to the heat from the sauce) and it was filling enough for me, though the flour tortillas was a bit too hard for me. The service was pretty good, though I ordered from the kiosk and I picked up my order after they called my name. However, they did check up on me, as well a provided water to cops, and removed empty items from the tables. The staff were quite friendly. The dining area was small and a bit boring. There were 2TVs showing ads for their products, and 1 displaying a horse race. The restaurant was quite cramped, and I was thankful to find a table. It's located in downtown, so parking will be either in a meter or a garage. This restaurant serves pretty good tacos at a reasonable price, but the atmosphere was a bit bland for a taqueria. It was also small and can get crowded and full easily. Best to have this to go or delivered. It's still a nice restaurant for tacos in downtown.

A family owned Mexican Business. I have been eating here for a couple years now and the food is…read moreauthentic and so satisfying. Tuesday they run a special Taco tuesdays. They have horchata and jarito sodas. My favorites include the birria tacos, made to order guacamole with house made chips, shrimp cocktail, menudo. There are so many choices. One of my latest dishes I tried was garlic shrimp with rice and beans. It was so delicious and you get your own little container of tortillas to DIY tacos as you go. So amazing. I hope you love it as much as I do.

I grew up having all kinds of Mexican food. From traditional to Tex-Mex to Baja. We asked for salsa…read moreand they brought us queso. We asked for just water and they brought us 18 dollars worth of water bottles. Our food was void of any flavor and cost an arm and a leg to acquire. I do not suggest this restaurant to anyone.

Tamale Co. is my fav spot for a margarita hands down. When you walk in it's brightly decorated and…read morejust whimsical. My husband and I always sit at the bar so we can chat with the staff who is so friendly and attentive. To drink we ordered the Strawberry Coronarita which not only looks amazing but tastes great as well. For entrees we got Toastadas and Al Pastor Tamales. Both plates had good portion sizes and everything tasted great. For as many times we have come to Tamale Co. it's always been consistent with the quality of food, drinks, and service. Can't wait to come back.

We were on the hunt for a good breakfast burrito. We found Tamale Co right here in the Hourglass…read moredistrict. For some reason, I pictured it somewhere else but nope.. it's been here right under our noses. I guess that should tell you something about me. I either need to venture out more or I need to pay more attention to my surroundings. Well, either way... glad I finally found it. Let's start with the restaurant first. Love love love the decor inside and the merchandise hanging along the walls for purchase. Especially the wrestling masks. You know the one that Jack Black wore in the movie Nacho Libre? Yeah that one! There were so many to choose from. I almost bought one myself .. not for wrestling .. but for something else. Hehe!!! Are you judging me already? Just see for yourself , you'll know what I'm talking about. Okay.. so now for the food. Food was delicious! The breakfast burrito was packed with lots of flavor and came with a side of potatoes. Also delectable!! Well.. that's what husband ordered and I had to stop myself from eating it all that I almost forgot about my meal. The tamale sunrise came with black refried beans and a sunny side up egg. Portions were just the right size and satisfied every bite.

Got a carnitas quesadilla, 5 flautas, and an el pastor quesadilla. The carnitas quesadilla was…read morereally good and a large portion as well. The flautas were a little less flavorful but still were good and came with a good amount of toppings. The el pastor quesadilla was good as well. Would get food from here again.

We were heading next door to Slap Noodle, but their line was super long, so we decided to stop in…read morehere instead. SO GLAD WE DID!!!! First off, the person at the counter was very helpful when ordering. The food was SO GOOD. I got the Quesabirra and OMG... amazing! My husband got a burrito, which was also really good. They also had this sort of garlic sauce that was incredible. The food did take a little while to arrive, but was so worth the wait!!! There was plenty of seating. I like the colorful clean design of the interior.

This taco shop is a hole in a wall that did not disappoint. It's small. It didn't look busy when I…read morearrive but so I was skeptical but trust me it was worth it. Authentic street tacos. Their carnitas, lengua, and steak were all so good. Simple and fresh ingredients. The staff was really nice as well. Prices were really fair for the food you're getting. Would recommend going here.

(10/23/2025) well-seasoned meats. The lengua was tender and flavorful. Tacos were very full with…read moremeat. Doubled corn tortillas were chewy and supple and held up well. Torta was good, simple, well-stacked. Prices can't be beat.

What an awesome locals place. We stopped by on a Friday night before the "regulars" come in. A…read morefriend who work in the theme parks mentioned this place. It's past most of the theme parks life areas so you are eating a a locals place. Food: * Overall - lots of things to choose from * Nachos - large portion of nachos smothered in cheese - this would have been enough for both of us for dinner just by itself * Tacos - the tacos were good we tried both the beef and steak (slight rockstar) - both were plentiful and delicious * Beans and Rice - seasoned perfectly - I've not had anything close anywhere else - they were worth the drive * Drinks - Large margaritas that are flavorful The atmosphere is a bit like a dive bar. There is lots of seating and even an outdoor patio. If you sit near the front door you will see a couple of the local cats peaking in on you. There are TVs for sports fans and the staff was very attentive. We had multiple people check on us multiple times. STP is on my list for when we we to get away from the tourist areas without having to go across town.

Great little neighborhood bar with sloppy taco's and hotdogs that will keep you coming back for…read moremore. They have a live band from time to time for added enjoyment. Sports bar with lots of TVs too Friendly staff to keep your glass full