If you're looking for fancy décor and Instagram-worthy cocktails, this probably isn't your place. But if you're looking for authentic Mexican food that keeps you coming back, this spot is a hidden gem. The mole enchiladas are absolutely incredible--rich, savory, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor. You can tell the mole is made with care, not poured from a can. Every bite tastes homemade and comforting. The restaurant itself is simple, cozy, and full of character. I especially love the Frida artwork throughout the space--it adds a fun and welcoming touch. Sometimes the best meals come from places that put all their effort into what's on the plate, and this is definitely one of them. The staff is wonderful and genuinely makes you feel at home from the moment you walk in. I'll happily trade fancy for authentic mole enchiladas, friendly faces, and a homey atmosphere any day. read more

Taste: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Border Grill isn't fancy, but the vibe is friendly and relaxed. The food is what really shines, super fresh, flavorful, and generous portions. The burritos and guac were super delicious. Service was quick, even with a crowd. Great spot if you're in Orlando and want tasty Mexican food with a casual atmosphere. read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Don't let the outside fool you. This little hole in the wall shop has some absolutely amazing Mexican food The Mole Enchiladas had a deep, spicy dark sauce that was outstanding You can tell these are family recipes The service was quick and friendly read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - Enchiladas mole - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

A small cozy little place but you can quickly see why they are busy. They have phenomenal food! The servers were all very nice and provided solid recommendations. The chips and guacamole was a great starter. The bistek Mexicana was to die for! Such great flavor! Will be back for sure! read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - Bistek A La Mexicana - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Wow! What a hidden gem. It's a small little eatery tucked into a strip mall, and from the outside you might even think it's closed--but don't let that fool you. The food is the real deal. The fish tacos and chicken fajita tacos were both incredible, perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. They came with super addictive yellow rice and creamy refried beans. So good. Trust me: it's authentic, delicious, and absolutely worth a visit. read more

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Friendly staff. Building is old and dated but this place was busy when we went on a Friday evening. Service was fast. I didn't love the chimichanga but the family loved the Milanesa and sopes. Selection of beers, sodas and Mexican Horchatas read more

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This place isn't the biggest it isn't the fanciest, but the food was fucking good. Wasn't expensive at all very fair price in a shopping center with a liquor store a smoke shop, a nail spa and a cell phone player even a massage spot directly across from several hotels this was a good place read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - Chicken flautas - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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My favorite "hole in the wall" in all of Orlando! I always come here whenever I am craving some good tacos. I've been coming here for over 10 years and I hope they stay open forever! read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Super good tacos. The torta de carnitas was huge, highly recommend. Great Mexican beers, Sol! Staff is awesome and super nice. Very affordable. Quick service. Get the super hot salsa. read more

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We visited Border Grill for the first time this week. The service and food was excellent. We are looking forward to our next visit. I highly recommend going to Border Grill. read more

This is a fantastic little hole in the wall. The fajitas were perfectly seasoned, and the queso and hot sauces hit the spot. The salsa was a little lacking in flavor, and the chips were small for the price, but overall this is what we look for in a Mexican restaurant. Oh, and the service staff were so sweet. We will be back in future years. read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - Chicken fajitas - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Another Fav. Hidden gem of Orlando. When you go in it feels like you're on vacation! The decorations, music just everything. Good authentic food! Great service. Big portions and amazing prices can't get any better than that! 10/10 read more

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Border Grill is the best authentic Mexican spot in Orlando. I've been coming here for over 10 years, and it's always amazing. The food is flavorful, and authentic. It's been family style run for years -- they care about you and the food. Staff is always so friendly and welcoming -- it just feels good to be there. If you're ever in Orlando and want real Mexican food that hits the spot every time, this is the place to go. Highly recommend! read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

All I'm going to say this place is it! The food was 10/10! I got a California burrito and is probably one of the best ones I have in a while. Pretty much San Diego level burritos for me when it comes to Cali burrito. The employees were all so kind and attentive. They had inside and outside seating area which is super nice. read more

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This was a literal hidden gem that had been on my radar for a while. Decided to go with friends for dinner and we can't stop raving about it. The guacamole was phenomenal (although the salsa was just okay). We all coincidentally decided to order the California burrito and the carne asada inside was PERFECTION. The food came out very quickly and the staff were all extremely kind. Highly recommend! read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - Chips, Salsa & Guacamole - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We're from our of state visiting Universal. We wanted Mexican food and hoped this would be authentic. It's DELICIOUS. We don't get taste like this in NC easily! Highly recommend and the staff is so friendly! read more

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Looks like a hole in the wall but they have very good food. Had the Mexican tacos grilled chicken. When I'm back in Orlando will definitely come back. read more

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This place from outside didn't look much. But it was across from my hotel and convenient. The place was almost full. They made a place for us to sit together. We ordered the chips and salsa, fajitas with all 3 protein, spicy shrimp , enchiladas and beers. Everything was so yummy and fresh. Prices seem reasonable too. No wonder people keep coming to this place. read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - Fajitas - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This place is so tasty! So I have been coming to Border Grill for years whenever I am around the area and this place always hits the spot! Located in a strip mall around the Kirkman/Millenia area, this location is pretty easily spot from the main road. For parking there is plenty of parking available in their big lot. Upon entering, it's a smaller restaurant, but there are folks always coming and going so we usually don't ever wait too long to be seated. Our server was amazing!! She was so patient and attentive....making sure we were well taken care of and the food came out super quick! During our last visit, we ordered the mix fajitas, tres tacos plate, beef soup and fish tacos. The portions are pretty big! We definitely all had leftovers. Everything we ordered was so good, the fajitas especially came out sizzling and smelled phenomenal! It was definitely as good as it smelt! Overall, this place is a solid choice for Mexican food if you were around the area. I always look forward to coming here whenever I am needing my tacos fix! read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

On point street tacos and guacamole. Highly recommend carne asada tacos. Small seating area. Might try california burrito with shrimp next time. read more

This spot is a hole.....but a really good hole. I had the California Burrito w/added shrimp (a few bucks extra) and it was pretty dang good and filling. Alternating bites between the green sauce and red sauce hit the spot just right. Service was prompt and friendly and i will put this place into my meal rotation for when doing business in Orlando. Highly recommended for a no frills yet tasty meal. read more

We were real tired of the resort food so we decided to find something close. This place came up on ChatGPT as a recommendation. We took an uber there but I would have ordered to have it delivered If you are looking for some GREAT authentic Mexican food. The place is not much to look at as it is just a small place in a strip mall but it is easy to overlook that when you taste the food. We were welcomed as soon as we arrived and they took great care of us the whole time. I had the fajitas and the wife had the chimichanga. Her chimichanga was crisp and all chicken, no beans or rice filler so it was quite a meal. I had the steak and chicken fajitas. It was plenty and I had leftovers. The place was very busy with takeout orders so do yourself a favor if you are tired of amusement park food and want something real give this place a try. read more

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We love finding local favorites and we found another one in Orlando. Small mom and pop shop with great food and counter style service. My daughter had soft tacos and salsa and she loved them. She said they were more flavorful than any she has had before. I ordered the Green Burrito (El Pastor) without sour cream and it was absolutely delicious. I don't know how they get their food so flavorful but this place is definitely worth a visit. read more

In the world of chain restaurants minutes away from Universal I was shocked to find this gem. Order at the counter then take a seat. The line was to the door but they were very efficient getting orders in. Had the Mexican taco meal. Pastor, chorizo, and steak. All 3 were very fresh and seasoned great. Had the rice and beans. Beans were very good while the rice was ok. Would definitely be back again read more

Border Grill is always my go to when I am in the mood for Mexican food. The food is always fresh and delicious and full of flavor. The restaurant is very small so it has a cozy feel to it. The staff is always so attentive and nice. It makes it feel like you're at your tias house. I always recommend this place to people when they ask me for places to eat. Hidden gem ! read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - Chimichanga Burrito - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

If you blink, you'll miss the tiny strip mall where this business is located. Once inside you'll find yourself in a tiny well decorated restaurant. But don't let all that fool you because the food is not tiny. Our portions were huge! I made three meals out of my lunch. Our server was friendly but slow on drink refills. read more

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Best Mexican food I've had! BY FAR! And that's coming from someone that eats a lot of Mexican. Service was fantastic too! Can't wait to come back. Wow! read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - Soup/Burrito/Queso - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is such a great hole in the wall spot that I came for lunch before heading back to the airport. I ordered the California Burrito ($13.50) and added on shrimp (+$3). It's massive and very filling. Add some of that green sauce on it for an enhanced kick. read more

The California burrito is the best burrito I've had in Florida. They also make the hot sauces and both of the green ones are great! There's usually a place to sit, but this place can get busy! Everyone is always nice and you can typically find parking. read more

Awesome hole in the wall that's actually authentic Mexican food. They know how to cook good and add some nice spices. My favorite is the burrito but I enjoyed all entrees to be honest read more

Hole in the wall Mexican place walking distance from Portifino hotel. Waitress was very friendly, Spanish rice was delicious. Guacamole was just ok. We enjoyed ourselves and would visit here again read more

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This is amazing food! The service was warm and welcoming. We got the burrito ranchero. Delicious and so much food on the plate! To start out with they gave you salsa, sliced avocado, and egg guac! You will not be disappointed come eat your face off at this place. read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - This is what they start you off with before you even place your order - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Only have eaten the California Burrito here but that alone is worth me driving 45 minutes. 11/10 read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - California Burrito, Chips, Salsa & Queso - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Nope I reviewed this place 8 years ago. It was not just good it was authentic fantastic. The owner stated with dry beans. That is committed ! Last week my food did not look like the photos. It looked more like Taco Bell and not much better. Rice was tasteless and lukewarm warm. And the enchiladas like they can out of a frozen food box. My Chicago , which I ordered many times in the past, was warm at best. And short on meat. I told the person in charge exactly this and he said sorry. That was it. Maybe it's new owners??? Not certain we will go back. read more

Service was questionable. Everyone else got salsa and chips except me. My burrito was huge and flavorless. The horchata was also mid! I wanted to really like this spot but eh. I wouldn't come back. Sorry. read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

A wonderful welcoming staff and homemade incredible food. Do not miss this place don't skip it. I got a chicken burrito. Every piece was delicious. It was a lot of food really good price and everyone took good care of me. Highly recommended. read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is the ONLY Mexican restaurant I ever take my mother to when she's visiting. We are from San Antonio, the land of TexMex and so far all of the other Mexican restaurants would be an embarrassment for me. I took her here once before Covid and she said it reminded her of home. I took her again two weeks ago, and everything was just as good, no shortcuts were made, and the food was just as authentic and fresh. She was in heaven. The service is also great. The only con is that this spot is still a bit tight on space. For as good as they are, they would do well to expand; the investment would be so worth it. This is our Mexican restaurant spot in Central Florida, do not miss out. read more

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We absolutely love this place and visit 1-2 times every time we come to Orlando! It's very quaint, and you can tell very authentic and everything is made fresh when you order!! We love their tortilla soup, California burrito (one of my absolute faves), fish tacos... honestly everything! Kids portions are huge! Make sure to try their freshly made juices and desserts!! It's small so it's best to go at an off time but regardless, they get you in and out fast! read more

Border Grill Fresh-Mex - Two of my boys enjoying every bite! - Tacos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Driving in an unfamiliar area, I decided to consult Yelp. Border Grill was rated 4 1/2 stars. The 1st impression was that it was very popular for lunch. You order at the counter & food is brought to you. The person in line behind me help me with what to order-cvodo pollo soup & a taco. Oscar comes from Kissimmee (10 miles away) to eat their soup. Everything was fresh & delicious. I found a hidden (at least to me) gem. read more

Very authentic Mexican Food, very good service Irene was wonderful. Place is cozy, Definitely coming back. read more

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