Hot new Orlando restaurants you probably haven't tried yet

Terralina Crafted Italian

1650 E. Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, 32830 (407) 934-8888
Transport to Little Italy at this Disney Springs hot spot. Ran by Top chef master Tony Mantuano, you can find everything from the Eggplant Parmesan Stack to Ravioli Gigante here. Come with an empty stomach. Read more here.
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Chela Tequila & Tacos

183 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, 32801 (407) 985-5272
The opening of Chela spiced up Orange Ave. with Chili Lime Wings, Brisket Nachos and Chicken & Jicama Slaw bowls. Read our food critic’s review of Chela here.
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The Hangry Bison

480 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 32789 (407) 677-5000
Bourbon and craft burgers are the name of the game at Hangry Bison. You can build your own, or try something different like a salmon burger (The Sockeye). Read more here.
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Grape & The Grain

Grape & The Grain

1110 Virginia Dr, Orlando, 32803 (407) 674-6156
The highly-anticipated opening of Grape & The Grain created a lot of buzz with locals. Here, you can find a great craft beer selection and live entertainment from local artists. Read more here.
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This Little Piggy

426 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787 (407) 347-7769
February marked the opening of a new BBQ and beer place, This Little Piggy. Here, you can order pulled pork one of two ways: Texas-style (meat with barbecue sauce) or Carolina-style (meat with mustard barbecue sauce, pickles and coleslaw). Read more here.
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Taste of Chengdu

2030 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, 32804 (407) 839-1983
You can find authentic Sichuan cuisine at the Taste of Chengdu. Each plate is elegantly plated and will transport you to another world with each bite.
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El Buda

116 W. Church St., Orlando, 32801 (407) 203-8171
El Buda brings Latin Asian Fusion to downtown Orlando and offers some great deals like $13 bottomless sangria and mimosas on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more here.
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Big Time Street Food Co.

805 E Washington St, Orlando, 32801 (407) 801-5464
The opening of Big time Street Food Co. brought mouthwatering pretzels, wraps and chicken sandwiches to Thornton Park. Some locals are even saying that their chicken is better than Chick-fil-A’s, which says a lot.
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Pier 36 Fish Camp

2699 Cassel Creek Blvd., Casselberry, 32707 (321) 207-0939
According to Pier 36, their familiar seafood fare is “locally sourced” from “well-managed fisheries.” Since opening, they’ve gained regulars across local neighborhoods, and reviews across the board are mixed, but they seem to be serving up some good cocktails.
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Four Guys Pho

505 FL-436, Casselberry, 32707 (407) 755-6670
Delectable spring rolls and a selection of pho soups are only the beginning at Four Guys Pho. There are tons of amazing chef specials at this Vietnamese cuisine hub that you have to try out.
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Cilantro’s Taqueria

1427 S Bumby Ave, Orlando, 32806 (321) 247-5665
You can find authentic Mexican street food at Cilantro’s Taqueria. You can also find some killer guacamole and spicy street corn. You can’t go wrong with any menu item here. Read more here.
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Kai Asian Street Fare

1555 State Road 436, Suite #1171, Winter Park, 32792 (407) 821-3430
Kai Asian is known for their Asian-style loaded fries, topped with a helping of kimchi bulgogi, but they have other Thai, Vietnamese and Korean influenced dishes. Read our food critic’s review of Kai Asian here.
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Garp & Fuss

458 N. Park Ave #5, Winter Park, 32789 (407) 960-5560
Ran buy two sisters, this spot packs a punch with some out-of-the-box flavor pairings like Buffalo Cauliflower and Butternut Squash & Apple Soup. This is the place to be if you’re trying to treat your taste buds to something new. Read more here.
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Meson Sandwiches

6622 Eagle Watch Dr., Orlando, 32822 (407) 852-3131
Meson brings its own Puerto Rican flair to Central Florida, and this is the chain’s third location. May 18 was declared “Meson Sandwich Day” by Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer at its grand opening ceremony.
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Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante

1560 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, 32830 (407) 560-8466
Themed around a 1930s air terminal, this Disney Springs spot is a great place to stop for some Italian cuisine during your next trip. Read more here.
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Miller’s Jamaican Cuisine

6854 Forest City Rd, Orlando, 32810 (407) 776-9271
This Jamaican spot goes all the way with lunch boxes packed with authentic flavors like jerk chicken and seasoned rice. Miller’s kicked off its operations in May and has become a local favorite for Jamaican cuisine.
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My Turkish Cafe

3030 E Semoran Blvd ste 212, Apopka, 32703 (407) 865-7722
The plates here may look fancy, but the prices are surprisingly really great. Whether you come for the gyros or falafel, you’ll leave with your Turkish cuisine cravings satisfied.
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4 Locos Tacos

360 W Plant St., Winter Garden, 34787 (407) 554-2312
Go taco loco at 4 Locos, but without tequila. The family-run Mexican taco shop in Winter Garden serves micheladas, though (it's a special Mexican beer).
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The Nook on Robinson

2432 E Robinson St, Orlando, 32801
The Nook opened back in March with the hopes to be a hub for all things local, and it hasn’t disappointed. With beer, wine, cider, kombucha, coffee, juice and pastries, there’s something for everyone. Read more here.
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STIR Restaurant & Bar

1409 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, 32804 (407) 723-8976
STIR brings classic American dishes and craft cocktails to Lake Ivanhoe. Our food critic stopped by STIR—read more here.
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