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    El Tenampa

    4.2 (401 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Great service by Alfonso
    Rafael S.

    Late weekday lunch. Friendly prompt service by Alfonso. Refreshing Aguas Frescas de Limón. Huge tasty Chorizo Quesadilla with sides of refried beans and Guacamole included. My Molcajete for one person was delicious and huge; with shrimps, steak, chicken and chorizo with cheese and awesome Mexican veggies. Side of Guacamole, Refried beans, salad and Crema Mexican also included. Their salsas are perfect. We are coming back for Menudo and Pozole in the weekend. They also have breakfast starting 10am. Enjoyable ambiance with wall paintings of famous Mexican entertainers, well decorated and good A/C. Easy parking. Great discovery. Thanks Alfonso!!

    Chips and queso and salsa
    Chloe T.

    We found this place through Google and Yelp reviews. The inside is a bit small so we waited just a bit for a table, but once we sat down our service was quick. The chips, queso, and salsa are all standard. The birria tacos were not my favorite.. I would pass on those as they were a bit soggy and had double tortillas which I don't think is necessary. If you do get it though, you could split it with another person since it's a lot of food. If I came back, I would want to try other things on the menu to see if I liked another dish better!

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    Jessica G.

    One of my favorite restaurants to go to when visiting Orlando. The food is fresh and authentic. The service is always great. There is a great ambiance in the restaurant and the seating is very comfortable. You can't go wrong with their tacos which are a very good deal. Their margaritas are large and delicious. Their aguas frescas have many options. I also tried a sope last time and it did not disappoint.

    Chips are overdone. Salsa is plain. I hope the tacos are good.
    Mandi S.

    All in all: I really think this is a great place to come back to if you like a simpler flavor of Mexico. Nice furniture and artwork. No real bar. Beers are in bottles. The premade margarita mix is sitting on the bar that isn't being used as a bar...More storage area than it is a bar. Food items are all LARGE portions. I should have ordered 1 birria taco. They have double tortillas which i love, lots of meat. Haven't had tacos this size since I lived in a part of town (different state) affectionately dubbed lil' Mexico...I still crave those street tacos...anyway... The salsa verde is sweet. Red sauce is good. The tomato salsa is plain, the chips are overdone. But they are still ok. Photo is of 3 traditional birria tacos with limes, and asada burrito (out of lengua). I placed the fork for size. The asada burrito was good. Massive. Easily a second meal for most folks. Our entire check came to less than $25 with plenty left over. Very affordable for those on a budget. I wouldn't come back if I'm in the area...there are places that have bolder authentic seasoning. Food was just too plain for us. BUT, had similar in Mexico. Also had more flavorful in Mexico...it's really just up to your palate. We like bolder flavors. The service was great.

    Michele M.

    This hidden gem was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The service was too notch, homemade chips and 3 types of yummy salsa, the horchata and juices were fresh and crisp and cold! The surprise if the night was the amazing fried fish, the mixed grill in hot clay pot and tacos Al pastor so good.... The fried ice cream and churros were the best! I'd order it all again

    Lori N.

    GREAT authentic mexican food. We ordered the molcajete for two. So much food and so delicious. Fun atmosphere. Excellent service. Will definitely be back. Would like to try the fresh juice next time!

    Combo Plate, Green Enchiladas

    5 stars from my wife and I! Chicken enchiladas were OUTSTANDING! The tacos were also amazing, we had asada, carnitas, and chicken. HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Green enchiladas! If you're looking for a great local spot this is it! 10/10! Plus our service was fast and our Server (Junior or Julian) was very attentive and friendly!

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    Barbara G.

    Came in for lunch there service was great!! We were attended by Juanjo, he was very good and helpful. We got a chimichanga with carnitas, a steak fajitas, and a giant seafood and meat platter. The flavors were so yummy!! We wanted a bit more salt but that's an easy fix. We loved the seasoning ! The portions are hearty so we took some to go. We also had horchata and pineapple juice. Both were deeelicious!!

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    Monica M.

    Service was great portions are large and the food was authentic. There was an off putting smell when you walked in I think there might be a city water problem but the restaurant seemed very clean and taken care of.

    Kendall F.

    Was working on that side of town, and was really craving Mexican (not Tex-Mex). I opened up Yelp to search around me, and this popped up as one of the top spots within the immediate area. Yelp, as always, did not disappoint. The restaurant is tucked away in a strip mall off of the main road (south OBT near all of the car dealerships). It's actually next to Aji ceviche, which I've been, but never noticed this little gem next door. My visit was during lunch hours, so the foot traffic wasn't super heavy. I was quickly greeted by a server, seated, and served chips & salsa. The menu is quite extensive, and can be overwhelming if you're not familiar with this type of food. I went back and forth, but I ultimately got the steak fajitas. The food came out in a timely manner, was literally SIZZLING, and was very tasty. I often judge places on how good their refried beans are, and these were 10/10. Also, the guac was VERY tasty. Service was attentive, friendly, and when I (unfortunately) was struggling understanding the Spanish (I can usually pick up what's being said, but apparently not today), the server went and got someone to help. The interior decor is welcoming, comfortable, and well lit. I would also say that the price point is fair. The amount of food you get for the price would be hard to beat. I can't wait to come back again and explore the menu more. Thank you for the great food and service!

    Fiesta de Mariscos - so many shrimp!!!
    Joe S.

    Tenampa is a municipality located in the montane central zone in the State of Veracruz, which must mean OBT in Spanish since that's where it's located, so good name. We were in the area and craving Mexican food, and the pictures of this place made us choose it. We arrived late evening on a Saturday and were promptly seated. It wasn't empty, but not packed either. (Aji Ceviche a few doors down was packed with a line). It was tough to decide what to get. I finally decided on the Fiesta de Mariscos which was an assortment of seafood (mostly shrimp). It had so many options and let me try some of the different flavors they had. Ceviche, Shrimp Soup, Shrimp Cocktail, Garlic Shrimp, Spicy Shrimp, Fried Shrimp and fish all on one plate. Everything but the fish was amazing, the fish just didn't have much flavor on it. Others ordered the Chili Relleno which was massive, steak nachos which were covered in steak, and a birria taco which was also good with the cilantro and onions on it. We'd probably stop by if we were in the area again as it was away from the touristy area of the Florida Mall.

    Chris L.

    The moment we walked in we were greeted and seated. They then brought out chips and salsa. The salad was amazing. I ordered the park tacos and they came out with little wedges of lime. It was spectacular. I also ordered a aqua Fresca pineapple it was so delicious. The restaurant has a really nice tequila bar and Columbian bodega next door. The food and service was great. I'll be back here again for lunch or dinner to try more food.

    Molcajete for 1 in the front, fajitas mixtas for one in the back

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    3 months ago

    This has to be the best Mexican food I've ever had. It was worth the drive from Ocoee. Hubby and I will definitely be back.

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    Is this the same company/food as the location on 4565 W Irlo Bronson Memorial? I love that place but it is SO tiny inside and you always have to wait.

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    El Patron Restaurante Mexicano - Enchiladas

    El Patron Restaurante Mexicano

    4.2(2.7k reviews)
    6.1 miInternational Drive / I-Drive, Horizons West / West Orlando
    $$

    Disclaimer: this review is for the lunch buffet only…read more I went with my family to try the $18.49 all you can eat lunch buffet. This was my first time experiencing a buffet for hispanic food and for this price point in Orlando, this is an amazing value deal. The server regularly brought us out silverware, napkins, and refilled our water. The place is decorated very fun and plays latin music which was lovely Not only was there an unlimited assortment of lunch foods, but an entire bar of fresh toppings for tacos (or rice bowls) and made to order desserts which were included for free! Not everything on the buffet line was the best but given the amount of options, price, and how good the great items are this is still worth a five star rating. I unfortunately did not take pictures of the food before I began devouring everything in sight to the point of near-collapse, but I will do a quick rundown of the buffet highlights: The best meats were the fajita steak, chicken, and shrimp made fresh in cast iron skillets, as well as the chicken lengua which was super flavorful and tender. The mexican rice, beans, fajitas, plantains, and street corn were also excellent. Fresh quesadillas, chips, and corn tortillas on standby with homemade queso and salsas. The flan and mini churros were the best I've ever had. Super rich, decadent Carmel flan. Mini churros hot and crisp on the outside, filled with a gooey soft milk chocolate center. They were delicious. Items that were disappointing: the tamales, mini chicken flautas, and beef chimichangas were just okay, lacking the seasoning and flavor that other dishes had. The beef barbacoa was not as tender or flavorful as the shredded chicken surprisingly. The mixed seafood was itself a mixed bag with some shrimps / scallops overcooked to much while others were perfectly cooked. The chicken mole and beef tri tip were room temperature despite sitting on hot plates. The tri tip also varied widely in doneness throughout the slices and not super tender. The rice pudding was pretty standard, and the tres leches cake was weird as they crumbled the cake into pieces before soaking it.

    Food was terrible ! Carnitas has pork taint . Not only that my taco was dripping this putrid fat !…read moreI nearly threw up after one bite , but was on a date so kept it on the down low . ASADA- almost as bad . Dry no juice at all chunks is grizzle . Prime rib tacos ... are you JOKING ? Some cheap cut of beef not cut on the bias and stringy . Sangria ? Go ahead , drink five pitchers and you'll be fine to drive( other than puking ) no alcohol at all in the sangria . Only ok things were the guac and refried beans ... that's it . I am writing this review sitting on the toilet for the fourth time tonight

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    Solita Tacos & Margaritas - Specialty Tacos

    Solita Tacos & Margaritas

    4.1(273 reviews)
    9.7 miDowntown / Central Business District / CBD
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    Solita has become my pre-Dr Phillips show ritual! I love coming here for food and a drink or two…read morebefore a show. However, I would recommend leaving some extra time because my experience has varied in terms of speed of service. Make sure you know what you want to order if you're going to a show and be ready. The guacamole appetizer is very good but we didn't realize it had pineapple on top and one of the members of our party is allergic. The carne, corn, and spinach quesadilla is to die for! The combination sounds a little strange but trust me on this one...it is absolutely incredible and is now my go to every time I go! We both loved the blueberry citrus martini - it is so refreshing and packed a punch!

    I love when Cinco De Mayo comes each year - tacos and tequila are two of my favorite things!…read moreHowever, one thing I do not love is long wait times for seating. This year I told my honey the only way I would go out was if we found a place that excepted reservations. In return, I accepted that it was most likely not going to be an extraordinary, authentic, or a gem of a place. My first experience at Solita turned out to be what I manifested. Upon entering the restaurant, vibes were in full effect. No mariachi band as I would have hoped, but the but the energy in the room was happy and festive. They had a DJ providing music, but it was so loud that when our waitress read us their specials, I literally told her I could not hear her. She did greet us with salsas, chips, and these little wheels I read a lot about. They had a similar texture to a chicharron and were simply delightful! Probably my favorite component I sampled all night. Since I had never been to Solita, I checked out Yelp to do my research. One thing I was excited to try was their "Duckie Frozé". It had Rosé, fruit purée, frozen margarita with your choice of flavor: watermelon, pomegranate, or guava. Adorning the top of the drink was a darling little rubber duckie. There are TONS of pictures of this drink on Yelp. Much to my surprise, my drink arrived with NO DUCK. When I asked the waitress about it, she shrugged it off said they "don't do that anymore". It may sound like a small thing to be disappointed about, but really that was just the start. Luckily, Cinco was on Tuesday this year, so we were able to order from the "Taco & Tequila Tuesday" discounted menu. We started off with the Grilled Corn Elote which is served tableside. I thought this would be cool, but it wasn't. It was a bit painful watching the waitress struggle to shave the corn off. I almost wanted to offer help! After all that, the corn was just ok. I personally think the Elote I make at home is better. Thankfully this was on the Tuesday Menu also making it only $5. While perusing their selections prior to going, I felt that their taco prices were a bit steep. They have two types of taco sizes. The Street Tacos looked itty bitty with next to nothing on them. They do have a lot of flavor choices (11), and you get 3-4 tacos for about $20. Glad I saw photos of these on Yelp beforehand. Then they have Tacos Locos. They are described as "One large taco" when in fact they are just regular sized tacos overflowing in toppings. Just ONE Tacos Locos costs about $15! I think the pricing is loco, and based off what we'd tried so far, I was certain to only order from the Tuesday menu. We were able to get a Shrimp Chicharron for $6 and a Vampiro (Chicken or Carnitas) for $8. The shrimp one was appetizing. I even remember thinking after the first few bites that I should have just gotten two of those. Then I tried a piece of chicken from my Vampiro. It was a piece of straight fat that I immediately spit out. That pretty much killed it for me, and I didn't even eat anymore of the Vampiro or anything else for that matter. The positives of the evening included: -Getting into a spot to celebrate on Cinco De Mayo -The food came out quicker than expected based on the reviews -Trying a new restaurant and learning that it's nowhere I will be returning to or recommending. Knowledge is power.

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    ADELITA’S Mexican Cocina Bar & Seafood - Chicken fajitas

    ADELITA’S Mexican Cocina Bar & Seafood

    4.5(119 reviews)
    11.1 miCoytown
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    Phone definitely did not eat first at Adelitas. They have such a wide range of food on the menu…read morefrom seafood to carne asada to soups. All made with love and you can seriously tell how much pride this business takes in each and every dish they put out. My husband and I got the skinny margaritas, had a few shots, and the best food. I could drown myself in their refried beans. Shout out to Jesus who has always taken such great care of us every time we've visited since they've opened. This place is so laid back, a great place to come to yap with friends. I love Adelitas so much and cannot wait to see where their next location takes them.

    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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    San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant - The Sampler for 2

    San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant

    4.0(52 reviews)
    6.2 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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    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.

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