We decided to have a fun night out celebrating friendship and we all love VIDA! We didn't make any…read morereservations and were able to be sat within a few minutes. We each have our go to drinks but this time we decided to do the first round of the table all Mexican old fashions and we all agreed 10/10 and ended our last round with them as well. Appetizers included : chips and salsa and queso, birria tacos and a Vida bowl. My entree was the plaintain sushi with shrimp and oh my my my ! 1000/10! I ordered one to go lol. Everyone enjoyed dinner and cocktails and before leaving we split the churros served with caramel and raspberry sauce. We already made plans to come back next week for lunch or dinner with a few more people ! We live la Vida loca !!!

We discovered Vida Cocina and Tequila completely on a whim! We weren't even craving Mexican food…read morethat day... although, let's be honest, we're pretty much always up for Mexican or Tex-Mex! We ordered the enchiladas, which came with rice and a salad. And when I say salad, I mean WHO KNEW A SIDE SALAD COULD BE THAT GOOD?! Seriously, it was so fresh and delicious that I'd happily order it all by itself! The décor was lovely, the atmosphere was upbeat, everything was clean, and the food was FRESH, FRESH, FRESH! You can absolutely taste the difference, and we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Now, my only "complaint" -- and I hesitate to even call it that -- is more of a cultural shock to our Mexican-restaurant-loving souls. Apparently, the chips and salsa come with a $4 charge rather than being complimentary, as we've come to expect at pretty much every other Mexican restaurant we've visited in our lives. We were a little taken aback and, on principle, decided to pass on that particular $4 experience. ‍ But honestly, that little surprise didn't take away from an otherwise wonderful lunch. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and we'll absolutely be back! Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for fresh, flavorful Mexican food in a clean, inviting atmosphere. Just know that the chips and salsa aren't on the house!

This is such a random and beautiful bar! I'd heard rumblings about it and finally got to stop in…read morefor some drinks. It's unsuspecting in the plaza in Maitland, but the interior space for the bar itself is excellent. It's not a big area, but there's lots of bar seats and quite a few tables. I never would have found it just randomly driving by, but so glad it exists. The cocktails were *phenomenal*. Truly. My parents and I met Noah at another location last year, and were excited to see him working here. These guys take their beverages very seriously and don't play games when it comes to flavor. We had great service, a lot of fun, a lot of drinks, and made great memories. Can't recommend coming by here enough!

Packwoods was our first stop for happy hour, and I'd definitely come back. The cocktail menu has a…read morenice variety, so there's something for almost everyone. I ordered the Lemon Drop, which was an easy 9/10. It was smooth, refreshing, and well balanced. The Mucho Gusto also earned a 9/10 and was another drink I'd happily order again. The Emerald just wasn't my favorite, but that's the fun of trying something new. I also sampled a few drinks my friends ordered, and there were several that I'd love to come back and order for myself. The atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy the evening. If you're looking for a cocktail spot inside Maitland Social, this one is definitely worth a visit.

Sadly, the end of an era. This particular location of Santiago's Bodega has permanently closed its…read moredoors. This is truly a sad bit of news. Santiago's Bodega was such a great restaurant and served this community. The ambiance and service was top-notch and the food was fantastic. I wish all involved the b est of luck in their future endeavors.

I love coming here for brunch, or with a large party!…read more I came here for a cousins birthday party with a large group. We ordered soooo many tapas to share! Everything was a hit! The salads and the chicken lettuce wraps were my favorite! The waiter was pretty good at handling our large party too! I'll have to come back for brunch soon!

One of my favorite Halloween traditions is going to the Nightmare at the Courtesy! I always love…read moretrying the different Halloween themed drinks. I definitely recommend getting a reservation for the Halloween or Christmas events because they are always super busy but definitely worth it. The venue completes transforms with different Halloween decor, including the bathrooms! The drinks are always tasty and pretty to photograph! I got the take it for your grave (skull mug) and the Jack o lantern (pumpkin mug) both were super yummy but I loved the pandan and ube flavors in the take it to your grave the best. It was so delicious!

This year's nightmare on orange was fab! Food still amazing, drinks are verrry boozy!…read more Reservations are an absolute must if you don't want to brave the wait. There is a small parking lot behind the building and some street parking available. Even the bathroom decor is fun! This year my bestie was in from out of town and she thoroughly enjoyed it. If you are looking for a spooky time with creative drinks and excellent food, this stop is a must!

Food and Service are excellent staff is friendly and on the ball. Wing night on Mondays is…read morefantastic and Burger Thursdays is totally great.

We were visiting in the area, and lucked into finding Paddy's…read more The service from our bartender was excellent and the food was simple bar food, but prepared perfectly. And the pub was so clean, bathrooms and floor space, it looked NEW. The owners are apparently big believers in cleanliness. Pricing, I would say, were really reasonable by CA standards. We'll be back if we're in the area again.

I had the amazing opportunity to host my first art show event at the historic bar room! Nina kept…read moremy energy up with her beautiful, and enthusiastic spirit! The atmosphere is always on point to help with whatever vibe you're in. The drinks are always wonderful and flowing! With the wide range of room to use indoor and outdoor it helped to rearrange things in a timely manner, because the weather was a little unpredictable. We were able to move things around so the event could run smooth. Everything worked out perfect. I look forward to hosting many more events there in the near future.

This place was okay. We stopped in on a Friday earlier in the evening, and there were only four…read morepeople there, including us. The prices were pretty reasonable, and it was clear they'd made an effort to give the place a cute, updated feel, although some of the furniture was worn and dingy. The interior could use a little upkeep, but overall, it was a fun little hole-in-the-wall bar. The bartender was really sweet, prompt, and seemed excited about the upcoming ladies' night. It also looked like they offer discounted drinks on Fridays. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't quite my style. That said, other people might enjoy it.

I arrived with a plethora of allergy challenges, they met everyone of them witha smile and a…read morewonderful answer. I will not only return but recommend to others in a heart beat ! Absolutely amazing staff, they came to our table be sure to meet our needs !!!!! Especially, Tamera, Meg and Tom !!!!!

We came for the first time tonight and had a blast. It is a speakeasy located in the back of the…read moreCopper Rocket. First you check in at the hostess booth in a small room where she does her spiel and fully explains the menu. Then she will lead you inside the restaurant to your seat. We sat in a private nook in the corner which accommodated our 8 people (which the staff was fine with us adding 2 more to our 6 person reservation initially). The entire place is so well decorated and if you look around there's tons of fun details and decor. The menu is made up of a map and they provide everyone with their own personal flashlight to see it. When you order certain drinks, it triggers various special effects. At times, it felt like an adult rainforest cafe with changing sounds and lights. Our server went above and beyond to make our experience great, going all out with his special effects and overall sassiness. You get a two hour allotment and our server did a great job of updating us of how much time we had left. We will definitely be back!

I came here with some coworkers after work. It's a great place to accommodate large groups and…read moreservice is impeccable. All our servers didn't mind the separate checks and service was prompt and with a smile. It is family friendly if you go earlier than later. As for food, try that ahi tuna poke bowl. It's not typical sports bar food, but it was delicious. Thanks, Back Porch. 10/10 experience.

My husband and I stopped by The Back Porch for a casual dinner and had a great time! I ordered the…read moreBuffalo Chicken Wrap with mac and cheese, and my husband got the Patty Melt with onion rings. We also ordered a side of fries to share which were piping hot and seemed like they came directly out of the fryer. Everything was tasty and very reasonably priced. The only downside was that my wrap was a little dry, and I wanted a side of ranch to go with it. Our server didn't come check on us for about 10 minutes after our food arrived, so I ended up having to ask the host to help me find her. Other than that, the service was good and we enjoyed our meal. The atmosphere is laid-back and has a fun sports bar vibe. We even mentioned coming back to watch the World Cup final here. Overall, The Back Porch is a solid spot for a casual meal, and we'll definitely be back!

An Amazing Team-Building Experience at The Trap!…read more We came back after 11 months, and we had an absolutely fantastic experience at The Trap! Our two Parsons offices, the Downtown Orlando office and the Altamonte Springs office, came together for a team-building event, and everyone had an amazing time. A very special thank you to Miriam for all her assistance in planning our activity. Her cordiality, professionalism, and willingness to help throughout the entire process certainly did not go unnoticed. She made everything so easy and was always available to assist us. We also want to give a huge shout-out to Austin, the Manager, who went above and beyond to make sure our group was having a great time and that everyone was well taken care of. His attention and hospitality truly made a difference. And what can we say about the extraordinary Ian, Bryh, and Morgan? You were all awesome! You made the axe-throwing experience fun, exciting, and memorable for everyone. A special thank-you as well to Paola at the bar, who kept everything running smoothly, and to Yen and Lala, who provided excellent service throughout our visit. To the entire team at The Trap, thank you! Your energy, professionalism, friendliness, and attention to our group made this an amazing experience from beginning to end. We are truly grateful that we chose The Trap for our team-building event. Bringing together the Downtown Orlando and Altamonte Springs Parsons teams was a wonderful experience, and your team helped make it a memorable one. Thank you, Miriam, Austin, Ian, Bryh, Morgan, Paola, Yen, Lala, and the entire Trap team! We appreciate everything you did for us and look forward to visiting again in the future. Highly recommended!

This place was beautifully designed. It has different lounge areas that seem like separate rooms…read more(only three walls), each with a different design. There are table games, like Jenga, and different kinds of seating all over. The ace throwing has stalls on the opposite side of the establishment. The bartenders are awesome, and of course I had to get my staple, an espresso martini. They add a cute decoration ontop in the form of two axes AND it's made with Lineage espresso. The food is delicious. I had the 2600 which has a heaping amount of filet pieces. It's served with chips and is so yummy. This is a cute place for date night or hanging with friends! I've even went in here and there were Salsa lessons. Ask the staff about their upcoming events.

Back Room Steakhouse is one of our favorite places to eat. Honestly, this is the best restaurant in…read moreApopka. This night they had amazing live music. We have been before and they had a magician that stopped by each table (He is phenomenal). Hands down - the best espresso martini in Central Florida. The food is immaculate. We definitely recommend going if you have never been. Caleb was working this night and it's rare to catch him there. He was behind the bar and we definitely enjoyed the drinks he made. Our waiter was top notch. She loves anime and we had a great discussion while getting to know her as well (I believe her name was Emily). The escargot and shrimp appetizers are to die for! 10/10!

I participated in the 2026 Magical Dining experience. It was great. I had heard really positive…read morethings about this place and was getting to experience those things myself. For my appetizer I chose the artichoke dip and pita bread. It was warm and very good. For my entree I had the steak (cooked medium well), broccoli and mushrooms. Also very good and cooked to my liking. I was so full from dinner I couldn't eat my dessert. I didn't take a picture, but had the carrot cake (and ate off a few of the the sprinkled on walnuts). I highly recommend this location. Very good food and our waitress was very personable solidifying the positive ambiance. I did not use the restroom so I can't speak of it. Parking - The restaurant is in a strip mall, so the parking is plentiful.