Best Tacos near me in Orlando, FL

Looking for the best tacos in Orlando? This list covers taquerias and Mexican kitchens across Orange County, from fresh-pressed corn tortillas to late-night birria. Hunger Street Tacos in Winter Park grinds its own heirloom corn, Reyes Mezcaleria pairs al pastor with a deep agave list, and Cilantro's Taqueria keeps Mexico City street tacos simple and cheap.

16 picks · Updated October 2026

1
Hunger Street Tacos

Restaurant in Winter Park
Heirloom corn is ground on site and pressed into tortillas every day, which is why the suadero and birria tacos stand out. Murals by the Oaxacan collective Lapiztola cover the Fairbanks Avenue room.
- Tacos
- Mexican
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Reyes Mezcaleria

Restaurant in North Quarter, Orlando
Chef partner Wendy Lopez, who grew up in Michoacán, runs the kitchen at this North Quarter spot. Order the al pastor tacos and lean on the bar's 150-plus agave spirits for a sit-down taco night.
- Tacos
- Mexican
- Cocktails
- Happy hour
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Cilantro's Taqueria

Restaurant in Curry Ford West, Orlando
A small South Bumby Avenue counter modeled on Mexico City market stalls. Carne asada street tacos and antojitos are the draw, and online pickup ordering makes it an easy weeknight stop.
- Tacos
- Mexican
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Tortas El Rey

Restaurant in Orlando
This independent South Orange Blossom Trail kitchen covers far more than tortas, with tacos, quesabirria, sopes, huaraches and carnitas. It is the place for a wide, traditional menu without fuss.
- Tacos
- Mexican
- Sandwiches
- Lunch
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Black Rooster Taqueria

Restaurant in Mills 50, Orlando
Chef John Calloway gives tacos a modern spin at this Mills Avenue taqueria, built for quick service. It fits neatly into a Mills 50 evening of eating and drinking.
- Tacos
- Mexican
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Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar

Restaurant in Waterford Lakes, Orlando
Birria is the signature at this local group, served in tacos and even in a birria ramen. Locations in east and south Orlando, including Waterford Lakes, each have a tequila bar.
- Tacos
- Mexican
- Cocktails
- Takeout
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Agave Azul

Restaurant in Orlando
A family-owned group since 1998 with several Orlando-area locations. Birria tacos lead the menu, and molcajete guacamole and a house single-barrel tequila round out the table.
- Tacos
- Mexican
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Kavas Tacos + Tequila

Restaurant in International Drive, Orlando
A lively Pointe Orlando option on International Drive with a daily happy hour, Taco Tuesday and nightly entertainment. Add esquites and queso fundido if you are sharing with a group.
- Tacos
- Mexican
- Brunch
- Lunch
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Añejo Cocina Mexicana (Hunter's Creek)

Restaurant in Hunter's Creek, Orlando
Hunter's Creek's taco-and-margarita spot, with cauliflower tacos for vegetarians, corn flautas and grilled arrachera. Smoked margaritas and mangonadas make it more of a night out than a quick bite.
- Tacos
- Mexican
- Lunch
- Dinner
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The Whole Enchilada Fresh Mex

Restaurant in Winter Garden
A fresh-Mex pick on the west side in Winter Garden, with tacos, burritos and enchiladas plus vegetarian and vegan options and margaritas at the bar.
- Tacos
- Mexican
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian
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Agave Bandido Winter Garden

Restaurant in Hamlin, Winter Garden
Mexican restaurant and tequila bar in Hamlin Town Center with a hidden tiki-style speakeasy, Maya SpeakTiki, inside. It runs weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, Taco Tuesday deals and a Thursday DJ night.
- Tacos
- Mexican
- Cocktails
- Lunch
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Birria 1983

Restaurant in Downtown, Orlando
Birria 1983 is a family-owned Mexican bar and grill on Church Street downtown built around slow-braised birria, served in tacos and even ramen, plus fajitas, burritos and fresh salsas.
- Tacos
- Mexican
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Don Patron

Restaurant in Downtown Apopka
Miami-style Latin bar and bistro on Apopka's Main Street serving steaks, tacos and Cuban sandwiches with a full cocktail bar. It stays open late, has DJs on weekends and recommends reservations on Friday and Saturday.
- Tacos
- Latin
- Cuban
- Cocktails
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Earthy Picks

Restaurant in Downtown, Orlando
Earthy Picks is a fully plant-based eatery on East Church Street near Thornton Park serving vegan burritos, tacos and bowls with Latin American flavors, plus smoothies and desserts.
- Tacos
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Latin
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F&D Cantina Thornton Park

Restaurant in Thornton Park, Orlando, $$
F&D Cantina is a Mexican cantina on Central Boulevard in Thornton Park serving fajitas, tacos, enchiladas and margaritas, with a dedicated vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu.
- Tacos
- Mexican
- Lunch
- Dinner
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Taco Norteño Winter Garden

Restaurant in Winter Garden
Mexican restaurant on West Colonial with handmade tortillas, free chips and a self-serve salsa bar. It opens early on weekdays, has a weekday happy hour from 4pm, and caters events.
- Tacos
- Mexican
- Breakfast
- Lunch
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Where to find the best tacos in Orlando by neighborhood

Orlando's taco spots are spread across the county, but a few areas stand out. Winter Park has Hunger Street Tacos on West Fairbanks Avenue, a short drive from Rollins College. Mills 50 and the downtown North Quarter put Black Rooster Taqueria and Reyes Mezcaleria within a few minutes of each other. In Curry Ford West, Cilantro's Taqueria serves street tacos on South Bumby Avenue.

Further south, South Orange Blossom Trail is home to Tortas El Rey, and Hunter's Creek has Añejo. Tourists staying near International Drive can walk to Kavas at Pointe Orlando, while Don Julio covers east Orlando around Waterford Lakes. On the west side, The Whole Enchilada serves Winter Garden.

What to order at Orlando taquerias

Birria is the taco most people are chasing right now, and you will find it at Hunger Street, Don Julio, Agave Azul and Tortas El Rey, where it also comes as quesabirria. Ask for the consommé for dipping when it is offered. Suadero, a tender beef cut common in Mexico City, is worth trying at Hunger Street, and al pastor is a standard at Reyes.

Look past tacos too. Sopes and huaraches at Tortas El Rey, elote at Hunger Street and esquites at Kavas are easy sides to share. Vegetarians have options in the cauliflower tacos at Añejo, the squash blossom quesadillas at Hunger Street and the meat-free menu at The Whole Enchilada.

How to choose the right taco spot in Orlando

Decide first whether you want a quick meal or a night out. Counter-style places like Cilantro's, Tortas El Rey, Black Rooster and Hunger Street are best for a casual lunch or takeout, and most offer online ordering. For drinks and a longer evening, Reyes Mezcaleria, Kavas, Añejo and Don Julio pair tacos with tequila, mezcal and margaritas.

Timing matters. Popular taquerias fill up around 12pm and again around 7pm, especially on Friday and Saturday, so arrive a little early or order ahead. Taco Tuesday deals at Kavas draw a crowd. In summer, plan for takeout or indoor seating, since afternoon heat and storms make patios hard to enjoy. If you are feeding a crowd, several of these spots, including Hunger Street, Agave Azul and The Whole Enchilada, offer catering, which is often easier than squeezing a big group into a small taqueria.

About this list

Every place here is a locally run business in Orange County with its own website, which we checked for hours, menus and contact details. We leave national chains off our best-of lists and favor places with a clear specialty.

This page covers 16 taco spots in Orlando. You'll find them in Downtown, North Quarter, Curry Ford West and Mills 50, spread across Orlando, Winter Garden, Winter Park and Apopka.

What comes up again and again on their menus and websites: Tacos, Catering, Birria tacos, Margaritas and Craft cocktails.

The longest-running place here has been open since 1998.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the best tacos in Orlando?

Hunger Street Tacos in Winter Park is a top choice because it presses tortillas daily from heirloom corn ground on site. Reyes Mezcaleria in the North Quarter is the pick for a sit-down taco dinner with mezcal, and Cilantro's Taqueria on South Bumby Avenue is a solid, inexpensive spot for Mexico City-style street tacos.

Where can I get birria tacos in Orlando?

Birria is easy to find in Orlando. Don Julio Mexican Kitchen treats it as a signature, serving it in tacos and in birria ramen. Hunger Street Tacos makes birria tacos and quesa-birria with fresh corn tortillas, Agave Azul features birria tacos on its menu, and Tortas El Rey on South Orange Blossom Trail serves quesabirria.

Where is the best Taco Tuesday in Orlando?

Kavas Tacos + Tequila at Pointe Orlando on International Drive runs a Taco Tuesday along with a daily happy hour, which makes it a reliable pick for a midweek taco night. Expect it to be busier than usual on Tuesdays, so it is worth arriving early, especially with a group.

Are there vegetarian tacos in Orlando?

Yes. Añejo Cocina Mexicana in Hunter's Creek serves cauliflower tacos, and Hunger Street Tacos offers squash blossom quesadillas and elote alongside its meat tacos. The Whole Enchilada Fresh Mex in Winter Garden has vegetarian and vegan options across its menu of tacos, burritos and enchiladas.