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The Mexican Camel

4.6 (899 reviews)

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Amir A.

Mexican Camel in Florida offers plenty of parking, so getting there is easy and stress-free. The interior is pretty standard for a fast-food chain, but that's not why I stopped by in the first place. What caught my attention was the concept itself--the fusion of Arabic and Mexican cuisine sounded intriguing. It was late when I visited, and the staff seemed a bit low on energy, as if one foot was already out the door for the night. On top of that, the music was playing so loudly that it was difficult to hear--or place--an order. Since our senses do play a role in how we experience food, I asked if they could turn the music down, which they kindly did. That said, I didn't come for the music anyway , but for the food--so don't let that part kill your mood. The burrito was enormous, packed with vegetables, sauces, and steak. Unfortunately, the steak was on the chewy side; I'm still waiting for the day when steak in a burrito truly melts and slides through your mouth--and this wasn't quite it. The price was also a bit higher than what I'm used to for this type of food. Overall, despite a few drawbacks, the concept is interesting enough that I'd be willing to give Mexican Camel another try

Alexis H.

Was in the area and decided to try this place based on the google reviews. It was completely empty on a late Friday afternoon and as soon as we walked in, we were greeted with the strong smell of old mop water. Despite being empty, the service was also rude and borderline dismissive. That being said, the Mexidilla and the mini churros that I ordered were actually pretty tasty, but the overall experience left a lot to be desired.

If you're in site of the globe building this is the place for you
Jerry T.

Fresh, Fresh, Fresh Reminds me of a Chipotle with how you can build your own bowl, but has several other "base" options you don't see there. Plus there are many more toppings available. So much better! You walk through a line of options as they build your meal, or you can order one of the 9 prearranged meals shown on the board. They give you plenty of food Prices range from $11 to $16 for most entrees with $12 being the average. My rice base was so fresh I could have just kept eating rice by itself with the cilantro sauce they recommended. Everything else I added was fresh and just right. I have a new Mexican place when I'm in the International Drive area. Drinks are not Pepsi or Coke, but an alternative. With prices so high I passed on this. You dispense your own. Ambiance, hopefully you like crazy camels because it's their theme. It's fun. It's crazy. They keep the place clean (although not sure why there was a long cleaning tool laying on the bar-height table in the middle of the dining room, you can see the head of it in my picture). The music they were playing was 80's rock, which was awesome. I'll be back!!!

#1 Chicken Fusion Bowl
Matthew C.

I was pleasantly surprised here. My expectations upon hearing "it's like a Mediterranean chipotle" weren't so high, but this place puts together a tasty dish! Lots of great options, and the staff were helpful (although not super warm). The restaurant was clean with plenty of seating. Great place for a quick bite.

Laila R.

The reviews for this place are BS. It's Chipotle style (it's just like a CAVA ) but the meats are not fresh they are just reheated old meats . I visited on a Friday for lunch it was empty and that should have been my first sign but I tried it anyway based on the great reviews. The meat looked dry and old and tasted like it too. They are not cooking this stuff up fresh. I am so disappointed I used up calories for the day here on this meal. What a bummer.

My Mexican bowl
Alicia F.

So I am visiting and my hotel was approximately half a mile away and this selection comes as close as chipotle as it gets and I was not disappointed. You can either choose from Mexican or more of a Mediterranean selection. I went with the Mexican and he did not disappoint. The customer service was also really great. It's a cute little sit down area, which was pretty clean. I'm glad that I went. The price was great and for the amount of food that I received I was more than happy.

Mel E.

This secret hole in the wall place is incredible! The food is packed with flavor served up with so many varieties that cater to meat eaters and vegans is ohhhh so yummy. The service was excellent, honest and professional. I had the lamb on a pita with the choice of 10 (yes, 10) toppings as options. My friend had a delicious veggie quesadilla (it was soooo good) and the chips with guacamole and cheese were excellent! This spot is a must go to. You won't regret it! Enjoy!

Athena A.

This place is a fusion of Arabic and Mexican food. The staff don't speak English well which makes it hard to communicate. I was welcomed by a homeless man on the outside in a rough shape asking for money which was too intimidating for me as a girl walking up in the evening. I told the staff and they barely understood me. Food taste 6/10, lower than chipotle in quality but will give them 4/5 stars for trying. Meat just tastes too spicy or not fully cooked or just strange. I wouldn't choose this place again if I was in the area.

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Elena C.

Highly recommend this place. The ingredients are fresh and varied. The bowl is a great price and large quantities given. Commendable service. Plenty of seating. Would come here again!

Camilla D.

Chipotle but 1000x better. At first, I came here with expectations that it would be like every other overhyped mexican place serving mediocre food. This might be the best bowl place I have ever been to. Portions were incredibly generous--not even simply the bowl itself but when I asked for a tortilla on the side, they gave me one the size of my head AND heated it up. Amazing. Food was delicious, no joke. All the ingredients tasted homemade and like it was cooked with love. I took one bite and told my dad that I would choose this place over Chipotle any day. Everything was clean, service was friendly, no complaints at all. If I come back to Orlando, best believe I will coming back here for a quick and delicious meal.

#1 Chicken Fusion Bowl
John B.

My wife and I were finishing up a quick trip to Orlando and wanted lunch before we hit the road back to Tampa. The Mexican Camel offered up quick, tasty and filling food with a twist. This place is unique. A Mexican-Mediterranean fusion restaurant. It's not what you would expect but it works. Ingredients such as rice, veggies, meat and other things can be interchanged and that's what I got. I tried the Pita lamb fusion. This pita packet was stuffed with Greek braised lamb, lettuce, pickled onions, tzatziki and pico de gallo for that latin flair. My wife opted for the chicken fusion bowl. This dish had Greek grilled chicken, cilantro lime rice, chickpeas, grilled fajitas, lettuce, pica de gallo and a cilantro lime garlic sauce. This was reminiscent of other place we've been but with the added fusion flair, it kicked it up a notch. We sat down in the mostly empty restaurant and are our food in peace. It was good and we would definitely recommend if you're in the area. Another nice thing was that Yelp offered a free dessert with check-in. We got mini churros that were stuffed with caramel. I don't see them on the menu anymore but they were fantastic.

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Mark M.

This is by far and away the biggest surprise and delight of any fast casual non-chain restaurant I've ever dined! I absolutely love this place! The amateur might scoff at the prospect of a Mexican-Halal fusion, but my son and I were intrigued and took the opportunity to try it out. We went back 4 times on our week's trip, and do not regret it! The shrimp tacos were unreal, the bowls are superb, and the pita chips are freshly prepared and out of this world. I will never eat store bought pita chips again! We also tried the amazingly good churros, and the freshly made chips, salsa and queso. And the service is absolutely wonderful! Exactly the kindness you want after a week of intense and chaotic schedules. We will be back!

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Everything went well best rice bowls I ever had. The peppers were really good. The meat everything healthy.

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I think the number one thing. Chicken bowl is made from actual dog food, my opinion. Rice and other ingredients were great.

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Do they offer chips and salsa before the meal?

They do not. Think of it more as a way better chipotle. It's fast casual not table service. Still really enjoyed it! Hope this helps!

Do you guys serve halal meat?

Yes We Do..

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