I wish this location was closer to me. I'd go every week! This is a fast-casual Mediterranean-Mexican fusion where you can build lyour own bowls or select from favorites off the menu. The service was friendly and quick. The food tasted great! I ordered a bowl with shrimp as my protein. The menu offers great options for any kind of dietary preference; including plant based options. When I checked-in they were offering a free dessert so I went ahead and redeem the coupon for an order of their freshly made churros. Those were good, not great. Can't wait to return so I can try more of the menu! read more

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Food was good and the service was great. Very helpful in what to put in our burrito and what each ingredient was. Lots of options here.

The pandemic and working from home, kept us away for a couple of years. As we returned to the office, we have stopped here for lunch a handful of times. Every time we are served with a warm and welcoming attitude. They will gracefully answer any question you may have, accommodate any reasonable request and help you make the best possible selection. Good clean, healthy ingredients. We are happy to be back and happy to see that The Mexican Camel is still here and doing well. read more

The Mexican Camel - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Amazing! It was adorable in there! From great flavored food, great service, and a beautiful atmosphere! It was super fun to see the Greek and Mexican fusion. Totally recommend if in the area! read more

I've been here before at an event, but this is the first time in a while I've been hungry on this side of town. I love the decor, it's colorful and fun! A fun and comical take on what Mexican and Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean cuisine would be! The service is always great. It's "down the line" service (think Chipotle) where the options are Fresh and easy to see. I got a create your own Burrito. The options were delicious! I got rice, chickpeas, shawarma (vegan) and a nice selection of veggies and sauces to top it off. The veggies were crisp and fresh! My guest got a rice bowl with falafel. The falafel was delicious and perfectly crispy! We ended the meal with churros. They were perfect! Crisp and crunchy, but perfectly fluffy inside!! Got them complimentary for checking in!! read more

The Mexican Camel is definitely a different kind of vibe! It's a fresh mex vibe with a Mediterranean twist which is something I never would've even thought of! We opted for the shrimp salad and the shrimp tacos. Both dishes were full of flavor, my only complaint is that the corn tortillas were not warmed up so they were falling apart. Make sure to check in on Yelp for your free dessert because the Baba Baklava was so good! read more

The Mexican Camel - Shrimp Tacos Amigos #9 - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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It was an ok experience. My wife had the chicken fusion bowl and it was pretty good. She really liked it. I had the pita lamb fusion and was not so pleased. The lamb is completely shredded and soaked dripping wet in a sauce. I could barely taste any lamb. It was more like pork. It was not at all what I expected from picture and description. People are nice and service is ok. I guess I just chose the wrong dish to try. 4 stars. read more

The Mexican Camel - Chicken fusion owl was good - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Super sweet and cute girl working the register greeted us. We advised it was our first time here and then the manager came out and we spoke to Sam who was a really nice guy and they gave us some recommendations on what to order so me and my coworker both got a bowl and let me tell you it was fired. The meat was seasoned to perfection. Their pickled onions were awesome and they had a sweet spicy like barbecue sauce that just was just another level. And to top it off they gave us (for the free) some FIRE Churros balls with a duche de leche filling...... if I lived in Orlando I would be fat as hell because I would have to get some every night..... check them out and bring a glass of milk to go with them Churro Balls..... read more

Chipotle style eatery with a halal kick to it. Must try when you're in the mood for a taste from both sides. We had a steak burrito, shrimp tacos, and two à la cart rice platters. Pita with the hummus, and chocolate churros were my kid's favorite. Which they have this in New York where I live. read more

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Pretty good fast casual. Flavorful and fresh ingredients (mixed greens, chickpea stew, roasted potatoes, pickled turnips, tabbouleh, feta, hummus) in the build-your-own bowl. I paid extra for falafel, but was disappointed that it was missing when my meal was delivered. Pita was meh, but the lentil soup was FANTASTIC. read more

The Mexican Camel - Lentil soup - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This place is awesome. The food is a Mexican/Mediterranean fusion. It's like the best of both worlds. The place was extremely clean and the service was top notch. They even gave us a free dessert which was super amazing. read more

The Mexican Camel - Mini churros ( dulce de leche and chocolate) - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food they serve here is simply exceptional: fresh, prepared daily, and with an authentic flavor. The portions are generous, so much so that my partner and I had to make an effort to finish three dishes, all of this for a price around $50. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very welcoming. The space has enough seating to comfortably accommodate a large number of people, and it even has its own parking lot. This place has definitely become my number one choice. Also, shout out to the cuban lady at the register which explained the whole menu to us! read more

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I would move to Orlando for this place. OMG - best vegan food ever. Who would have known that mexican middle eastern fusion could be so good. I seriously wish they sold their vegan chicken on store shelves. They would put everyone else out of business. And yes, they make it themselves. We questioned if it was really vegan. And then tried to figure out what brand. Couldn't believe how good it was. Yes they do have options for meat eaters, husband had shrimp tacos. But you don't need the options. And those vegan churros. For real, go here...often. The owners and workers are phenomenal. The food is amazing. read more

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My favorite place for a quick, healthy meal! There's so many options to choose from. They also have harrisa sauce- my favorite hot sauce everr. The atmosphere is vibrant, clean, and fun. The people there are friendly. I'm always recommending this place to everyone-I loove coming here! read more

Ordered door dash and the food was very flavorful. I did like it but I thought it could be better. I would go back!

Came here after a long day at Disney - was really appreciative that they were open til midnight. Majority of my friends got the bowls and they enjoyed it - the most liked protein was the chicken. I ended up getting the chicken lime soup and it was well seasoned and hit the spot. And while I was there realized they were halal which was pretty cool read more

The Mexican Camel - Tortilla Chicken Lime - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I use to really love this place! It's like 30 minutes away from where I live. Haven't been in like a year... Today, I got 2 meals to-go and chips and salsa. I started eating it and immediately knew the salsa was old!!! EW! So I went back and told them to exchange it for pico (I should've tasted it there) left did the same thing omg the pico was soggy and nasty AF, OLD! Turned around again, I'm not eating this meal! If two items are old and on my meal chances are all they food is old.... got my money back quick fast and in a hurry! I'm a foodie and I hate low quality old food! read more

FoodieIQ Score: Falafel = 7.3/10 (Great!) Chicken tinga bowl = 5.2/10 (Good!) This place is a Mexican-Mediterranean fusion restaurant that serves food as a bowl, burrito, taco, or quesadilla so very similar to Chipotle style (ex: pick a base, beans, protein, toppings, and sauce). The main difference is that they also have shrimp, chicken tinga, lamb, Mahi Mahi, and falafel! I decided to get the falafel and boy did it not disappoint. This thing was fried to perfection! I will definitely be back for this and it would've gotten a higher score if it wasn't so salty! This is a must try if you ever come here cause it was one of the best falafel I've had in Orlando. The chicken tinga bowl I had was good but not anything special . The chicken tinga was served as shredded chicken and it had some kick to it but it wasn't a flavorful kick just more of a spicy kick which really hurt the score. The cilantro lime rice was a little undercooked and the black beans were regular. The tomato salsa and the corn salsa were definitely better than Chipotle's in my opinion. It tasted fresher and cleaner so I def recommend you try it. Overall, I don't believe I got the best bowl but I will be back to try the lamb , fish, shrimp, Mediterranean chicken, and of course the Baba baklava! read more

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It was cool to have both varieties but it felt like a "jack of all trades, master of none". Worth a try though! read more

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The food at the Mexican camel was awesome. I never thought the flavors of Mediterranean and Mexican would go together. Boy was I wrong. I had Mediterranean nachos with a mixture of Mediterranean ingredients and Mexican ingredients and man was I pleasantly surprised. It all just worked. My wife had the bowl with a mixture of both ingredients and she said it was awesome. The star of the show was the hummus and the chips that were freshly made for us by the owner or head chef. The hummus was made perfectly and had a very smooth consistency. The chips were deep Fried but soft. It was crazy and the herbs on the chips were out of this world. Paired with the hummus it was like heaven in your mouth. The service was great and they got us our food pretty quick. The ambiance was very local and we were out pretty late. So I enjoyed the experience. read more

The Mexican Camel - Nachos at the Mexican Camel Very Good stuff - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Check in and get a free dessert from Yelp! Your choice of Baklava or Churros! Fusion on point! This place reminded me of New York's Halal Guys but turned Chipotle style. Really great fast food that is full of flavor and pretty good quality. You can either build your own bowl or get one of their established dishes. I ended up getting the Camelas Salad Bowl which had spring greens, lentils, beef, squash, cranberries, croutons, and sauces. Really nice for a salad bowl! They also have this super spicy red sauce (harissa) that is delish! Hotter than Sriracha, but really tasty over meat. Highly recommend for spice heads. They also have 'Agua Frescas' drinks that are pretty sweet, but have a great herbal (mint, basil) essence to them. Free refills!! I went with the Lemon Ginger Mint and it complemented the savory salad well. For my complimentary dessert I went with the Baklava. Really classic and tasty. Great way to end the meal! read more

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Mexidilla. Greekidilla and steak burrito we're so very yummy. Food came out quick. There were some unclean tables and such so average rating there. But the most important thing the food was the star read more

The food here is amazing. The only frustrating part was a slight communication problem with one of the workers...hard time understanding her. At any rate, choices are superb. Food was great. I like the create your own bowl option... everything was fresh and if you like spicy you need to try the spicy feta... so good in a bowl. I chose the grilled Mediterranean chicken over yellow rice (yum) with black beans (wishing I had chosen the chick peas but next time), plus a variety of veggies on top including the fajita veggies. It was flavorful and filling. The drinks are different but great. Tried a little of the cream soda choices but really was most interested in the different types of tea. Staff was great, food was great and our experience overall was just right. We would definitely return and wholeheartedly recommend! read more

This fast casual restaurant in the I-Drive area of Orlando was an excellent stop while shopping in the area. El Camello is a "fusion" restaurant kind of like Chipotle meets Middle Eastern with lots of options to choose from. The flavor in the dish was what sent me swooning with delight! That and plenty of vegan and vegetarian options as well. Step 1, choose your base. I went with a Bowl half Brown Rice and Half Lentils. Just a note as the Lentils are already mixed with Rice so I ended up with more rice than I intended. You can also choose Pita, Burrito, Salad, or Tacos. Step 2, choose your protein. They had 2 kinds of Chicken, steak, lamb, shrimp, fish, and falafel as the options. I went with half Cilantro Lime Shirmp and half Mediterranean Fish. O.M.G. The Fish had a Metric Ton of flavor and was so moist and delicious. And the Cilantro Lime Shrimp was very Limey and packed a great flavor punch. They were made to order as they prepped the rest of the bowl. Step 3, pick out your toppings. Wow, what an overwhelming selection of mix between Latin and the Middle East. I had some pico de gallo, tabbouleh, chimichurri, hummus, cilantro, chick peas, kalamata olives, and garlic sauce. What a great assortment. I'm new to Falafel and will try it anywhere I find it (except on the ground) and theirs was ok. They were kind of small which meant more crispy bits, so if you're into that, you may love them. The flavor was good with a little cinnamon aspect to them. I would totally eat here again and it would be tough to decide to go more Pitbull or more DJ Khaled, or just make a mash-up of both like I did this time. I definitely left full too which is big for me! read more

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What a great concept! It's like Mexican Food & Mediterranean Food with a happy marriage. You can choose to do a bowl, over lentils/rice, a burrito or tacos. I went with the tacos: one Chicken Barbacoa, another was Falafel and last but not least Lime Shrimp. You get to choose your vehicle, proteins, your toppings & there are a lot of options The owner is very friendly, the place is immaculate and be sure to get the delicious chips and guacamole as well. Oh and the churros :-) Highly recommended for a flavorful and healthy the option read more

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i ordered a burrito and it was very good, the female worker was really cute and nice.

Came in with the yelp event. I did the build a bowl. Selected half yellow rice and half cilantro lime rice and added steak and chicken. Unlike other places to build Mexican bowls they gave you other options like they had lamb. Choice of 3 types of beans and I choose black and a lot of other toppings. I went with cheese and lettuce. It was already piled high. I wanted to add their red sauce all over it but she told me it was super hot. I said well I eat the Halal guys red sauce all over. But she said she will put it aside. So I added garlic one to it. The staff was great, helpful. There are words all over the walls. It is in the old Pio Pio spot on Kirkman road. I had it to go and when I got home the food tasted very good. Both meats cooked correct and I am glad I listen the lady and got the red sauce on the side. It was much hotter than the red sauce fro Halal. I will be back read more

Talk about a perfect restaurant! Great service and staff. Fast service and the food was delicious. I made a vegan meal and can't wait to go back. I love the beautiful tiles and restaurant decor. Must try!!! read more

The Mexican Camel - I made a vegan meal and can't wait to go back. I love the beautiful tiles and restaurant decor. Must try!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Whoa! What. A. Concept! A Mediterranean cuisine with a Mexican flare! Are you in the mood for saffron rice and guac? Did you want a quesadilla with lamb? Did you want Tahiti sauce on your spicy shredded chicken? I think I've stayed my point lol If you've been to the likes of Chipotle or Qdoba, then the Mexican Camel is no different except it offers a menu full of Mediterranean Mexican fused meals cooked to order, and I must say, better tasting quality. With that being said, it is a bit more expensive THAN Chipotle BUT Indian, Greek, Middle Eastern food always is more. The establishment also is organic and vegan free including its' drinks! I especially loved the natural vegan organic unsweetened tea mixed with the watermelon drink, it was refreshing! The interior was vibrant and colorful. I would compare it to Tijuana Flats BUT more upscaled as the decor was better and didn't scream fast food. Shout out to employee, Row, for being sweet and friendly! She was very helpful and answered all our questions! The staff was all smiling and seem very approachable. read more

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The Mexican Camel is located in the International Shoppes, on International Drive. This restaurant has a unique fusion of Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine. My wife and I were eager to dine knowing that. Once we walked inside first thing I saw was the menu board, assembly area, and the lovely artwork. When looking at the menu, you can go a few directions with your meal. First way is to build your fusion. It's a 3 step process. First pick a base (Rice Bowl, Burrito, Salad Bowl, Pita Pocket, Tacos, and Nacho Bowls) Next, pick a protein (Greek grilled chicken, Chicken Tinga, Carne Asada, Braised Lamb, Cilantro Lime Shrimp, Mahi Mahi, Beyond Taco, Vegan Shawerma, Crispy Falafel, and Fajita or Roasted Potatoes) Finally you'll have a choice of 30 fresh Mexican and Mediterranean toppings and sauces. My wife took this route and built her own fusion. She did a nacho bowl with braised lamb, chickpeas, shredded cheese, and sour cream. Also got a side of Tzatziki sauce and hummus. ( She loved her creation. I tasted the lamb... it was truly delicious. The meat was well seasoned and moist. I also had a little of the tzatziki sauce and hummus. Both were outstanding and you could taste the freshness. Some of the best hummus and tzatziki I've had). If you don't want to build your own fusion, you can pick from the Camels Favorites. -Chicken Fusion Bowl #1 Cilantro Lime Rice/Tangy Chicken Barbacoa/Chickpeas/Grilled Fajitas/Pico de Gallo/Lettuce/Cilantro Lime Garlic Sauce. ( I chose this meal. My taste buds were signing with joy. A symphony of favor. Every bite I kept telling my wife it's so delicious. I absolutely LOVED this meal. She tried some and she loved it as well) Other items on the Camels Favorites are: -Habibis Steak Burrito #2 Flour Tortilla/Mediterranean Rice/Carne Asada Steak/Black Beans/Grilled Fajitas/Lettuce/Pico de Gallo/Mex. Cheese/Pickled Onions/Mango Chipotle Sauce. -Pita Lamb Fusion #4 Pita Pocket/Greek Braised Lamb/Lettuce/Pico de Gallo/Pickled Onions/Tzatziki. -#5 Nacho Tinga Fusion Fresh Nachos/ Tinga Chicken/ Pico de Gallo/ Chickpeas stew/ Fresh Pineapples/ Sour Cream. -#3 Shrimp Taco Amigos 3 soft corn Tortilla/ Cilantro Lime Shrimp/ Red Onions/ Cilantro/ and a side of Mediterranean Rice & Chickpeas Stew. They also have a vegan side of the menu called, My Vegan Camels. Think that's awesome. It's shows there's something for everyone. - #6 Shawarma Vegan Bowl Mediterranean Rice/chickpeas Stew/Vegan Chicken Shawarma/Roasted Potatoes/Hummus/cucumber and Tomato Salad/Pickled Onions/Garlic Sauce. -#8 Falafel Vegan Pita Warm Pita pocket/Crispy Falafel/Lettuce/Pico de Gallo/Pickled Turnips/Tahini Sauce. - #7 Beyond Vegan Taco Bowl Cilantro Lime Rice/Black Beans/Grilled Fajitas/Taco Beyond Meat/Lettuce/Pico De Gallo/Guacamole/Roasted Corn/Salsa Verde/Cilantro Lime Garlic Sauce. - #9 Vegandilla Grilled Tortilla/ Vegan Cheese/ Beyond Taco Meat/ Grilled Fajitas/ Roasted Corn/ Fresh Pineapples/ Side of Cilantro Lime Garlic Sauce and Mango Chipotle Sauce. Other items they have are Camel bites. Seems like side items/ extras. We ordered a 4 pcs Falafel that comes with tahini sauce. ( BEST falafel I've had so far in life. There made to order, 100 percent fresh, the tahini sauce is outstanding) On the Camel bites you can also get tortilla chips and salsa, pita chips and hummus, pita, tortilla chips, 3 taco shells. They also have desserts/Sweet Camels, to choose from which are both vegan. -PaPa Churro 5 Piece Crispy Churro Dough/Dusted in Cane Sugar and Cinnamon. -Baba Baklava 2pc of Phyllo Dough/Walnuts/Drizzled with Orange Blossom and Rose Water Syrup/Topped with Pistachios. ( We ordered this. I loved it. I wish we had some fresh honey but I loved it as is) All and all this is a great restaurant. Wonderful food for everyone. It's a real hidden gem. We will be returning here for sure. read more

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Probably the best and most worth food near universal and Disney. Carne Asada build your own bowl and chicken tinga were really good. Great spicy options. Would recommend leaving parks and grabbing this. read more

I love build your own bowls especially the likes of Cava, Chipotle, and Qdoba so this was a no brainer. You can make so many combinations and mix and match or go the route of Mediterranean or Mexican. We were not told guac was extra, and it wasn't very good. The potatoes I added to my bowl were cold. I really did like the falafel though. My husband liked his bowl a little more than I liked mine I think, but he did say it was kind of expensive. At the end of the meal, we did the check in offer for free dessert. The staff did not know what we were talking about and so much so, they didn't realize we got our dessert already and shouted at us before we left that we forgot it. We opted for the baklava, but the flavor was overwhelmingly of honey. I definitely would not order it again. read more

Very unique concept here. Fresh and delicious ingredients! The staff is fantastic and very personable! Cheers read more

The Mexican Camel - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We tried this based on the positive reviews. They must have paid people to write them. This is perhaps one step up from Taco Bell on the comparison of taste, presentation, and value. The Pita Lamb Fusion barely had meat with a spare amount of lettuce, tomato, etc. and the tzatziki sauce was bland without cucumbers. The Shawarma Vegan Bowl was decent, but lacked flavor. It tasted like the ingredients were dried out sitting for too long. The Mexidilla was the only entree that was 3 out of 5 stars. Again, it takes a lot to kill a quesadilla. Definitely avoid this place. read more

Got chicken fusion bowl and it was good! You can choose all the toppings they have, only few of them cost extra. read more

The Mexican Camel - Chicken fusion bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

My wife and I were looking for vegan food while staying near Disney with our son, and the Mexican camel didn't disappoint. My wife got the vegan shawarma bowl, and it was delicious with potatoes, vegan chicken, chickpeas, and tahini. I was a little jealous it was amazing. I got the beyond vegan taco bowl, which was also amazing with guacamole, black beans, and salsa. Both were exemplary, and we also ordered them without rice ( we're whole 30, such difficult customers) and they met our needs easily! Highly recommended for vegetarians or anyone! read more

This fusion is genius! I did build your own tacos and man, were they so good! You can tell the ingredients are fresh and they keep their establishment clean and tidy! If you want to try something local, and out of your comfort zone, definitely give these guys a shot! read more

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My favorite place to eat by my school! They are always so welcoming and kind. Even though the food is a fusion of two cultures they really blend together well and those ladies that work there can cook some amazing tasting food! Customer service is patient and understanding as well as giving good recommendations. read more

The Mexican Camel - Nachos Bowl Carne asada Cilantro shrimp - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We came across this place tucked away in the back of a strip center. A unique combination of Middle Eastern and Mexican food, and it was pretty good! The set-up is a lot like Moe's or Tijuana Flats; menu is not huge, but a great variety none the less. I got the chicken bowl; rice, chicken, pico, lettuce, and garbanzo beans! The taste was unique and the extra protein was a nice change from the usual. I honestly expected a bit more spice, which would have been welcomed. My son had their version of a quesadilla which used a pita instead of tortilla. He wasn't the BIGGEST fan simply because he felt it should have been cooked a bit more since the pita bread is thicker. But that's minor. I had a bite and I liked the hint of sweetness it contained. Hopefully this place does well and expands to other areas. read more

The Mexican Camel - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I cannot recommend this place more! My partner and I were looking for a quick-service restaurant to dine in at after shopping, and The Mexican Camel popped up. I'm not sure if it's a franchise but the interior was very pretty with Mexican tile accents and the small dining area was very clean. My partner and I ordered the chicken fusion bowl, pita lamb fusion, a kefta quesadilla and churros. All of the dishes were super flavorful, each having the perfect balance of Mediterranean spices with Mexican flavor staples. If there is anything you have to order when you visit, I definitely would recommend the kefta quesadilla as it's almost like a birria quesadilla but with kefta beef. The bowls themselves could be seen as similar to Chipotle, but I would argue that the flavors used in the bowls helped elevate the dish. Overall, we'll definitely be back again and recommend dining in if you're in the area. read more