98Forty Tapas &amp; Tequila

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The convenient location of this restaurant allows you to order from all 3 neighboring restaurant menus. Everything we ordered was great in flavor but the wings still had a bunch with features on them which was somewhat disturbing. Service was ok, they appeared to be really busy yet understaffed which I can understand. Overall, I would definitely return to explore more of the menu. read more

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It was a little confusing when we walked into the hotel and saw the little bar with 8 stools! We ended up finding a seat by the bar, apparently the entire area is serviced by three different restaurants (?). It took awhile to get service and it was super sporadic with half of our order getting forgotten and three different servers but it worked out fine! Basically, the food and atmosphere made up for it! We started with chips and the flight of toppings. The chips aren't great but they need to be sturdy enough to hold up to all the dipping I suppose! The guacamole was our favorite, lots of texture and flavor. The ceviche is super fresh, as is the salsa. Lots of heat in the salsa! The chicken tacos were amazing! The chicken was nice and tender and the soft pillowy tortillas were craveable! I wish I could have tried more, it all looked delicious as it passed by our table. I recommend for a casual quick treat and will be back when I'm in the area. read more

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Diane S.

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It was quite good and filling. The pineapple was a nice little bit of acidic sweetness. It want much but I did leave some for my oooy-gooy cheese filled chicken quesadilla the flavors were fresh and opened up a bit of my taste buds. The service was great even though it was just one server hopping between three different resort dining options. read more

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Lisa M.

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Wouldn't get the mahi tacos again. Had weird color and what seemed like a lot of melted cheese. I'm not a fan of fish and cheese together. Would try the carnitas instead. Had the chocolate cake - yum!! Came w/strawberries, blueberries, chocolate straws and chocolate cake. Was def best part of the meal!! read more

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Emily B.

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I first rated this very low due to the Hotel charging us $42.00 for valet parking.I am raising it to an OK due to price, food and service still being low but after I wrote the manager regarding our valet charge, Alex, apologized and refunded our $42.00. Thank you Alex read more

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Cody H.

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Not only did we have amazing food, but we had the joy to have Peter (the chef) to talk with us while we ate. He was very knowledgeable about food. I encourage to sit with Peter if you want a good time or just some company! Peter knows Orlando and can help with great recommendations! He genuinely loves his job and will talk to you about anything, but will especially talk about rock n roll and cooking! read more

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Lauren G.

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Peter made our experience and salsa tastings so much fun during our tournament stay! Highly recommend his sweet and spicy creations!!

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Scott B.

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I was a little thrown back that this place was not really a restaurant but just a single bar in a hotel. From Yelp!, it was hard to pick that up. I almost left when I figured that out, but I was limited with time, so I stayed. The counter/bar was located right next to the hotel lobby, and there was no privacy. I felt like I was exposed to the entire lobby. Food wise, the place was just alright for me. I tried the pork huarache, which was portioned just right. However, it was just bland to me. I also tried the margaritas; they were pretty good, but way too much ice! The best part of the whole experience was the excellent service--great all around at this place! read more

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Rajonia R.

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Mediocre at best. No seasoning, no salt, and users yellow can cheese. The food tastes like it was cooked 2 days ago and warmed up.

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Eric M.

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Tacos were outstanding. I had the chili and sugar coated steak tacos with tropical salsa and chips.

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Peter was working and made recommendations based on my wanting a light late night bite. Great guy, whose love of food rrally shines through. Lindsey was my waitress and welcomed me and made me feel very comfortable. The margarita was wonderful. The tropical ceviche was light and tasty, but decided on the margarita shrimp. The margarita shrimp was a perfect choice, not too heavy and great delicate flavors. Peter plated it with such a delicate hand making the plate beautiful to look at and anticipate. I would come in again. read more

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Roman R.

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Steak tacos, which were recommended were really great. Staff was very friendly and even gave me some salsa to taste. I would definitely go back. read more

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Debbie F.

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This is a bar round as they state but you can sit anywhere and order from a waitress for any of the local restarants there in the circle but sitting at the bar front you get the action of the chefs. I enjoyed their chips and salsa and some fish nuggets. I order while at the bar one night and from a table across the way another night. I enjoyed it tremendously. read more

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Nicole A.

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Hidden in plain sight at the Rosen Centre Peter is making magic happen. Delicious flavorful tapas. Found a favorite place to eat while I'm here. read more

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Bill B.

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Diamond in the rough alert!! For me, hotel food has always been a bit hit or miss and in the generic.dot.stripmall that Orlando is, this place is beyond a hit. Chef Luna is both an artist and a magician. He's also an award-winning sous chef. The pork tacos, bbq ribs and his signature dish are just delightful explosions of colors, flavors and textures, all perfectly balanced. Your order is prepared right at the bar and the chefs are friendly and informative. Don't order from the menu, just talk to them and get their recommendations. Hopefully, you will be as delighted as I was. They also have several dozen different types of tequila in stock, and I suggest ordering one of the flights to finish off a meal. read more

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Neleh H.

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Nice option within the Rosen center where I had a conference- but the low stars is that the $8 guacamole & chips were just not good ( it's unheard of that I leave a guacamole unfinished!)It looked lovely but was under seasoned & very unfresh tasting. I could see huge plastic tubs of the chips near the counter which explained why they definitely didn't taste crisp & fresh. Because things didn't seem fresh I was too afraid to order any seafood though there were tempting options on menu. Mango bbq ribs were good. Wine ok. Server was friendly & competent - felt bad for her running around to all the tables and handling what looked like a lot of take out orders but she was a strong point. read more

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Walter P.

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Peter and Fred are awesome and will take care of you. Reasonable pricing for great full flavored tasting food. You will not be disappointed. Best in the entire hotel! Love the tacos. read more

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Renee K.

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Delicious food, great drinks, amazing service. I love the variety! The Tropical Salsa is delish!!!!

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David M.

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Food was OK, but service (or more accurately, lack of service) was a nightmare. Server disappeared for long periods (I couldn't get my water refilled) and she never brought me a the second beer that I ordered. About 20 minutes after getting my main course I went to the host station to get my bill (no hope of my server coming by). The server came by the host station at that time and gave me someone else's bill. When I pointed out that it wasn't my bill, she gave me a different bill; the second beer was on the bill. She said that the beer was probably sitting on the bar (in a different room) and I could go get it. When I told her that I didn't want it since my dinner was done, she said that she could put it into a to-go cup, She finally took it off if the bill, yet when I asked for a copy, the receipt that she printed out had two beers on it. Who knows what the ultimate charge will be? read more

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Kevin D.

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My friends and I laughed when we saw this place. It had an airport/mall food court type of feel to it and was tiny. Nonetheless, there was almost nothing else in the area so we tried it. It was AMAZING! The combinations of ingredients in all the dishes we tried were delicious. The ingredients were fresh. Also, this place physically shares their menu with the sushi place a few feet away, so that was convenient. For the location (a fancy hotel in a very touristy part of town), the value was pretty good. If I'm back in Orlando anytime soon, I'll be back to 98Forty Tapas. read more

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Karen G.

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The service is a 4.5 and the food was a 3.5, hence a 4 star total. As soon as I saw the word tapas, I knew I had to stop here for dinner. I sat at the bar counter since its not really set up as a restaurant. They have a huge seating area that they share with a sushi spot next door. In fact, they share the menu as well. The chef was really cool and oh my goodness, so fast! He was creating all these masterpieces in just minutes and it was actually fun to watch after a long day at a conference. I changed my order from a quesadilla to the carnitas tacos after I saw him making them for someone else. Those were very good. The meat tasted fresh and moist, and all the flavors just combined to make one awesome taco! I also ordered the Ahi Tuna ceviche. I was not a fan of this. I didn't feel like the tuna was fresh enough. Basically it tasted like it was prepared the day before, but even so, it wasn't flavorful enough. It majorly lacked the lime marinade and even some salt. This has great potential, but unfortunately I didn't really like it. Overall, the service was good. I was a little confused on how to order though. The chef was the first to greet me, but he wasn't taking orders. Someone else walked by a while later to ask for my order. But the people here are pretty friendly. If you eat here, sit at the counter if you can. It's a nice spot to mingle. :) read more

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G M.

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Tapas, Tapas, Tapas!!!! Great snack to enjoy while being co-located in the hotel bar/lobby area. What a great concept of a variety of snack food and full bar. You can order from their menu any where in the bar or at the counter where the food is prepared. Portions are reasonable for hotel fare, full bar order is available from the hotel bar directly across the walkway from the bar. Price is fair for the fact you are in a hotel. Great idea to have this co-located with the hotel bar. read more

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Tamera N.

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Awesome food..Peter is lovely to chat with and his obvious passion for good food comes across in his food. Way better than expected, and lovely chat read more

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Brian S.

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Very very good. Ordered Mango Ribs, Pork Taco, and Guac and chips. All was way better than expected. Chef Vaughn was very personable and made the meal even better with great conversation. read more

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Very friendly, hands-on service. There's only a few seats at the bar, but you can have the food sent anywhere you want to sit. Food is prepared right in front of you. Mango BBQ ribs were awesome. My 3yr old son didn't want to be adventurous and order off the menu, but the waitress was happy to run down to the other restaurant and pick up chicken fingers for him :) . Prices are reasonable considering the restaurant is located inside the Rosen lobby. read more

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Janice J.

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Great food. Best tapas in the Orlando area. It's a fancy food stand in the Rosen Centre Hotel so seating is limited. I recommend the mahi mahi tacos. They are outstanding. The skirt steak tapas are terrific too. They are adjoined to a sushi restaurant too just encase your in the mood for both. read more

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Cathy B.

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Fabulous!! Everything we ordered was delicious. Service was equally exceptional.. Definitely a must!

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It is ludicrous for someone to say this is the best Tapas in Orlando - it isn't a restaurant. It is a tiny bar in a hotel lobby with six seats. It has tequila. It has a tiny menu. It is not a tapas place. Period. For this to be getting the reviews it is getting speaks of the reason Yelp can't be trusted. read more

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Jewel S.

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In Orlando for a conference, got in late and decided to patronize the hotel bar for food and a drink. The server was sweet and nice, but between the technical issues at the register and getting my order wrong, it made it a little difficult to leave with a "good" experience. The food was also not that great. This is a Latin-themed spot and it lacked all hints of flavor. I was hungry, it was edible. It got eaten. If you're staying at the Rosen Centre I would suggest venturing out to other restaurants nearby. This is only my first night, but there has to be better food than this. read more

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Martin C.

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The Ribs were just outstanding, I mean delicious! I also ordered the empanadas and that was also very good.

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Ariel F.

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Not a real restaurant--just a food bar in the middle of a hotel convention center lobby. The food was decent though the portions were small and overpriced. The server asked us how our meal was about six times. Not worth it unless you are already at that hotel. read more

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Adam P.

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Food tasted good but the food portions were very small. The food is the size of an appetizer but at the price of a meal. After eating here I went to eat somewhere else because I was still hungry. read more

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Very appealing hotel. Wish they would've said that it had 5 seats! I came here with my girlfriend and with her in a nice dress and it was little corner bar like when you're passing by in a Vegas hotel. Food was just ok and tequila was good and pricy read more

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Gina P.

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Not a restaurant. There are 8 chairs at a bar in a busy, loud hotel lobby. We had the orange guac, which was pretty flavorful but anyone could make it. It's plain guac with oranges added in. And we had the mahi mahi tacos. They are good with fresh ingredients, but nothing special. My husband and I decided that it was definitely a place we wouldn't eat at twice. Food wasn't bad but wasn't special. Atmosphere isn't good. Find a real restaurant to go to. read more

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More info about 98Forty Tapas & Tequila

9840 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
International Drive / I-Drive
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(407) 996-9840
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http://www.rosencentre.com

Hours

What time does 98Forty Tapas & Tequila open?

98Forty Tapas & Tequila opens at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does 98Forty Tapas & Tequila close?

98Forty Tapas & Tequila closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Payment methods

Does 98Forty Tapas & Tequila take Bitcoin?

No, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila does not take Bitcoin.

Does 98Forty Tapas & Tequila take credit cards?

Yes, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does 98Forty Tapas & Tequila have catering options?

No, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila does not have catering options.

Does 98Forty Tapas & Tequila have a drive thru?

No, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila does not have a drive thru.

Does 98Forty Tapas & Tequila have a happy hour?

No, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila does not have a happy hour.

Does 98Forty Tapas & Tequila serve alcohol?

Yes, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does 98Forty Tapas & Tequila allow dogs?

No, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila does not allow dogs.

Does 98Forty Tapas & Tequila have TVs?

No, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does 98Forty Tapas & Tequila have bike parking?

Yes, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila has bike parking.

Does 98Forty Tapas & Tequila have outdoor seating?

Yes, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila has outdoor seating options.

Does 98Forty Tapas & Tequila have parking?

Yes, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila has parking options. Garage Parking, Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is 98Forty Tapas & Tequila wheelchair accessible?

Yes, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila is wheelchair accessible.

Does 98Forty Tapas & Tequila have free WiFi?

Yes, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila has free WiFi.

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A bummer experience, unfortunate for a restaurant with potential…read more We went on a Wednesday and ordered the fajitas (weekly special) and the chipotle chicken. The fajitas came out without the sizzle of the skillet (disappointing but not a deal breaker) and the chipotle chicken was overly salty. I would have gladly let my server know the food was too salty, but unfortunately they nearly completley absent our entire dining experience. We love the table salsa and could not find them in the restaurant to ask for more until our food was delivered. But after that, we never saw them again. It wasn't until the bartender noticed us looking, that we were able to ask for our check. There was maybe 4 tables in the restaurant during this time and 0 staff presence.

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Ceviche de Camaron

Reyes Mezcaleria

4.3(763 reviews)

10.5 mi•Uptown

Absolutely incredible food and equally incredible service. Not your average Mexican restaurant.read more

One of the best restaurants hands down! Everything on the menu was incredible!…read more Went here to celebrate a birthday and it was perfect! The service was on top of it, super attentive! The ambiance was fun, upscale Mexican restaurant! Can't wait to come back!

11.4 mi•Mills50, Colonialtown North

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Vegan En La Mesa w/ Wendy 3/23/23

Black Rooster Taqueria

4.4(781 reviews)

My friend raved about this place so I came with him and after trying it, came back another time…read morewith him because it was so flavorful and filling. Great for a quick bite or late night snack.

Black rooster is one of my favorite taco spots. I usually come here after Thursday meditations. I…read morewas feeling vegetarian tonight so I got a kale salad and vegetarian taco. Both were delicious. The salad was dry for me but the nice lady running good got me some chimichurri sauce. I love the vibes here. Always bright, clean and friendly. The music is always on point. Something you can't teach is kindness. The nice lady at the register let a homeless man have water from their station and even gave him a bottle to go. It's amazing to see people with a good heart. Thanks BRT for being as awesome as you're tasty. Dig in!

3.6 mi•Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando

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Crispy fish

San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

4.0(52 reviews)

San Jose's is a wonderful Mexican restaurant located in a strip mall just north of Lake Buena Vista…read morein the southern part of Orlando. I believe they have several locations in the area, and this is a newer one with very welcoming and modern interiors. They have wonderful daily specials and various happy hour periods that extend from 2 to 10 PM, including $3 tacos from 8 until 10 PM. Meals start off with complimentary chips and salsa (4.5/5), which are happily refilled upon request. We tried a variety of tacos (5/5) which were incredibly fresh and flavorful. The vegetarian San Jose's fajita bowl (4.5/5) was tasty and served in a generous portion that is ideal for sharing. The cheese quesadilla (5/5) hit all the fresh flavor notes without the cheese being too sharp in taste. The churros (5/5) were the perfect dessert, having a slightly crunchy exterior and softer core as you bit into it. We loved the food and atmosphere so much that we visited twice the same week while visiting the Orlando area. Service (4.5/5) was excellent on our first visit, and slightly slower on our 2nd visit, but still incredibly friendly with management checking in on customers to make people were enjoying their meals. Overall, I'd rate the food and experience a 4.5/5, but happy to round up since San Jose's is right up my alley for an ideal Mexican meal that is delicious and doesn't gouge you with prices like other restaurants tend to do. I'll gladly return on future trips to the Orlando area and will be recommending them to others, as San Jose's would crack my rotation of a Mexican restaurants I'd regularly visit if I lived locally.

Stopped in for Cinco de Mayo. Mistake #1. Only a couple of overpriced margs on the menu. We…read moreordered the organic watered down version in a $25 souvenir cup. We left it behind. Mistake #2. Ordered enchiladas with gr beef and guajillo sauce. Absolutely the most bland, flavorless enchiladas I can recall having in a long time. Mistake #3. Ordered the Flautas with beef tinga. I had trouble finding the filling! Maybe I should have ordered the tinga tacos? I'm so bummed to have spent over $100 on a meal that left me begging for something more. The upside? The staff was friendly and prompt, despite being a busy night. Try at your own risk. We won't be back.