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27 places in Orlando to celebrate Taco Tuesday any day

By on Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 4:51 pm

Every day is Taco Tuesday if you want it to be, and we’re calling all taco aficionados to celebrate. We don’t care if you think flour or corn tortillas are the best (psst – it’s corn) or if the sacrilegious hard taco shell should be allowed. We’re just simply asking you to check out these 27 quintessential Orlando taco spots that include both authentic and experimental taco spots.

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4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck Food truck, 1486 Buena Vista Drive The 4 Rivers Smokehouse is responsible for yet another successful restaurant venture, as they serve “gourmet street food” seven days a week. Must-try eats include their new birria tacos and dulce de leche churro balls. Photo via 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck/Facebook

4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck

Food truck, 1486 Buena Vista Drive
The 4 Rivers Smokehouse is responsible for yet another successful restaurant venture, as they serve “gourmet street food” seven days a week. Must-try eats include their new birria tacos and dulce de leche churro balls.

Photo via 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck/Facebook
Reyes Mezcaleria 821 N. Orange Ave. Michoacán native Chef Wendy Lopez and the Reyes Mexcaleria team aspire to represent the food, spirit, and culture of Mexico. Their tacos go perfectly with their esquites or fried yuca. Photo via Reyes Mezcaleria/Facebook

Reyes Mezcaleria

821 N. Orange Ave.
Michoacán native Chef Wendy Lopez and the Reyes Mexcaleria team aspire to represent the food, spirit, and culture of Mexico. Their tacos go perfectly with their esquites or fried yuca.

Photo via Reyes Mezcaleria/Facebook
San Jose’s Original Restaurant Multiple locations San Jose’s was founded in 2000 by five brothers who learned to cook from their grandma. Two decades and four restaurants later, the restaurant continues to serve fresh and flavorful food. Photo via San Jose’s Original Restaurant/Facebook

San Jose’s Original Restaurant

Multiple locations
San Jose’s was founded in 2000 by five brothers who learned to cook from their grandma. Two decades and four restaurants later, the restaurant continues to serve fresh and flavorful food.

Photo via San Jose’s Original Restaurant/Facebook
La Eskinna Food truck, 1826 Saturn Blvd. La Eskinna’s specialty includes their version of tacos de birria, a pan-fried corn tortilla that’s filled with melted cheese and braised meat. To dip or not to dip? We’ll leave that up to you.. Photo via La Eskinna/Facebook

La Eskinna

Food truck, 1826 Saturn Blvd.
La Eskinna’s specialty includes their version of tacos de birria, a pan-fried corn tortilla that’s filled with melted cheese and braised meat. To dip or not to dip? We’ll leave that up to you..

Photo via La Eskinna/Facebook
Mr. Margarita Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar 995 N. State Road 434, Altamonte Springs Mr. Margarita is known for its vibrant tacos and refreshing margaritas, but foodies keep coming back for their great deals. Check out their daily happy hour specials. Photo via Mr. Margarita Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar/Facebook

Mr. Margarita Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar

995 N. State Road 434, Altamonte Springs
Mr. Margarita is known for its vibrant tacos and refreshing margaritas, but foodies keep coming back for their great deals. Check out their daily happy hour specials.

Photo via Mr. Margarita Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar/Facebook
F+D Cantina Lake Mary 1125 Townpark Ave., Lake Mary This eatery is an OG member of the F+D chainlet. Their menu features classic and inventive tacos, including the puffy taco and the Floridian fish taco. Photo via F+D Cantina Lake Mary/Facebook

F+D Cantina Lake Mary

1125 Townpark Ave., Lake Mary
This eatery is an OG member of the F+D chainlet. Their menu features classic and inventive tacos, including the puffy taco and the Floridian fish taco.

Photo via F+D Cantina Lake Mary/Facebook
Agave Azul Multiple locations Agave Azul is serving modern Mexican cuisine, while using traditional flavors. Their 24-hour braised pork tacos and spicy chorizo are plates to look out for. Photo via Agave Azul/Facebook

Agave Azul

Multiple locations
Agave Azul is serving modern Mexican cuisine, while using traditional flavors. Their 24-hour braised pork tacos and spicy chorizo are plates to look out for.

Photo via Agave Azul/Facebook
Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa 1326 N. Mills Ave. Since 2013, Pig Floyd’s has been combining several global influences to create its vibrant BBQ. Some notables include their butter chicken, Korean kim-cheeze, and classic al pastor tacos. Photo via Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa/Facebook

Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa

1326 N. Mills Ave.
Since 2013, Pig Floyd’s has been combining several global influences to create its vibrant BBQ. Some notables include their butter chicken, Korean kim-cheeze, and classic al pastor tacos.

Photo via Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa/Facebook
Tacos My Guey 13526 Village Park Drive It’s hard to beat Taco My Guey’s taco Tuesday deal with any five tacos, a non-alcoholic drink, and chips and salsa for $12.99. There’s plenty of vegan options as well! Photo via Tacos My Guey/Facebook

Tacos My Guey

13526 Village Park Drive
It’s hard to beat Taco My Guey’s taco Tuesday deal with any five tacos, a non-alcoholic drink, and chips and salsa for $12.99. There’s plenty of vegan options as well!

Photo via Tacos My Guey/Facebook
La Herradura 12701 S. John Young Parkway La Herradura provides guests “an experience that will delight all your senses” with live music every weekend and authentic Mexican dishes, including their fish and pork carnitas tacos. Photo via La Herradura Mexican Restaurant/Facebook

La Herradura

12701 S. John Young Parkway
La Herradura provides guests “an experience that will delight all your senses” with live music every weekend and authentic Mexican dishes, including their fish and pork carnitas tacos.

Photo via La Herradura Mexican Restaurant/Facebook
Cafe Tu Tu Tango 8625 International Drive Guests have been enjoying this tapas-style restaurant for over 30 years. Enjoy live music and resident artists, while eating pibil-style (i.e. cooked underground and spiced with achiote) cauliflower tacos and street corn. Photo via Cafe Tu Tu Tango/Facebook

Cafe Tu Tu Tango

8625 International Drive
Guests have been enjoying this tapas-style restaurant for over 30 years. Enjoy live music and resident artists, while eating pibil-style (i.e. cooked underground and spiced with achiote) cauliflower tacos and street corn.

Photo via Cafe Tu Tu Tango/Facebook
Pepe’s Cantina 120 W. Church St.; also 433 W. New England Ave., Winter Park Pepe’s Cantina has daily specials for all margarita and taco needs. Their menu features classic barbacoa-style tacos, including al pastor and carnitas tacos. Photo via Pepe’s Cantina/Facebook

Pepe’s Cantina

120 W. Church St.; also 433 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
Pepe’s Cantina has daily specials for all margarita and taco needs. Their menu features classic barbacoa-style tacos, including al pastor and carnitas tacos.

Photo via Pepe’s Cantina/Facebook
El Patron Restaurante Mexicano 12167 S. Apopka Vineland Road Modern meets traditional at El Patron Restaurante Mexicano. Enjoy unlimited artisan tacos during their taco Tuesday special. Photo via El Patron Restaurante Mexicano/Facebook

El Patron Restaurante Mexicano

12167 S. Apopka Vineland Road
Modern meets traditional at El Patron Restaurante Mexicano. Enjoy unlimited artisan tacos during their taco Tuesday special.

Photo via El Patron Restaurante Mexicano/Facebook
Hunger Street Tacos 2103 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park Born out of a husband’s desire to quell his wife’s food cravings, Hunger Street Tacos gives Orlando a small taste of Mexico with its art, music, and food. Check out their al pastor, fried avocado, or grilled cheese taco. Photo via Hunger Street Tacos/Facebook

Hunger Street Tacos

2103 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
Born out of a husband’s desire to quell his wife’s food cravings, Hunger Street Tacos gives Orlando a small taste of Mexico with its art, music, and food. Check out their al pastor, fried avocado, or grilled cheese taco.

Photo via Hunger Street Tacos/Facebook
Gringos Locos Multiple locations With five locations and late-late-night hours, it’s hard to get away from this local taco chain. There’s plenty of signature tacos to choose from, but you can also build your own with your choice of meat, tortilla, and toppings. Photo via Gringos Locos/Facebook

Gringos Locos

Multiple locations
With five locations and late-late-night hours, it’s hard to get away from this local taco chain. There’s plenty of signature tacos to choose from, but you can also build your own with your choice of meat, tortilla, and toppings.

Photo via Gringos Locos/Facebook
Tacos El Rancho Multiple locations This family-owned restaurant was founded in 2008 by the Tamayo Villasenor family. With three locations in the Orlando area, there are plenty of spots to indulge your taco cravings. Photo via Tacos El Rancho/Facebook

Tacos El Rancho

Multiple locations
This family-owned restaurant was founded in 2008 by the Tamayo Villasenor family. With three locations in the Orlando area, there are plenty of spots to indulge your taco cravings.

Photo via Tacos El Rancho/Facebook
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar Multiple locations According to their website, Don Sacramento Rodriguez founded one of the first Mexican restaurants in the United States in 1975. His son continued the family legacy by opening Don Julio’s in 2014. Photo via Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar/Facebook

Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar

Multiple locations
According to their website, Don Sacramento Rodriguez founded one of the first Mexican restaurants in the United States in 1975. His son continued the family legacy by opening Don Julio’s in 2014.

Photo via Don Julio Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar/Facebook
Bartaco 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Bartaco serves “upscale street food”, inspired by the beach culture of Brazil and Southern California. Their refreshing juices, signature cocktails, and tasty tacos are the perfect vehicle to indulge without breaking the bank. Photo via Bartaco/Facebook

Bartaco

7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd.
Bartaco serves “upscale street food”, inspired by the beach culture of Brazil and Southern California. Their refreshing juices, signature cocktails, and tasty tacos are the perfect vehicle to indulge without breaking the bank.

Photo via Bartaco/Facebook
Frontera Cocina 1604 Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista Seven-time James Beard Award winner chef Rick Bayless opened the Orlando-area location of Frontera Cocina in 2016. The restaurant serves contemporary Mexican dishes, including carne asada, chorizo con papas, and grilled chipotle chicken tacos. Photo via Frontera Cocina/Facebook

Frontera Cocina

1604 Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista
Seven-time James Beard Award winner chef Rick Bayless opened the Orlando-area location of Frontera Cocina in 2016. The restaurant serves contemporary Mexican dishes, including carne asada, chorizo con papas, and grilled chipotle chicken tacos.

Photo via Frontera Cocina/Facebook
Tako Cheena 948 N. Mills Ave. The beloved “fresh not fancy” Tako Cheena is the perfect late-night taco spot with plenty of pan-Asian flavors, including their Asian-braised beef taco and char siu BBQ pork belly. Photo via Tako Cheena/Facebook

Tako Cheena

948 N. Mills Ave.
The beloved “fresh not fancy” Tako Cheena is the perfect late-night taco spot with plenty of pan-Asian flavors, including their Asian-braised beef taco and char siu BBQ pork belly.

Photo via Tako Cheena/Facebook
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