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    F&D Cantina

    4.0 (224 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex, Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Passion fruit margarita
    Ashley S.

    I visited for dinner tonight and overall enjoyed my experience. The location is a standout, you're steps away from Lake Eola Park and right in Thornton Park, which makes it a great spot to walk around before or after your meal. There's also a nice patio, but I sat inside and the space was beautifully decorated. The staff was welcoming and the service was quick. My favorite part of the menu was definitely the appetizers. The empanadas, Mexican pizza (my first time trying it and it was delicious), and the dip trio with salsa, queso, and guacamole were all outstanding! I would come back just for those. The passionfruit margarita was also good and strong enough where one is enough. The entrée was not my favorite. I ordered the chicken and steak fajitas. The chicken was just okay, and the steak was a bit thicker than I prefer for fajitas, and overall it didn't stand out compared to the appetizers. I noticed they did have happy hour and I would return for the location, the vibe, and to enjoy more appetizers!!!

    BACON WRAPPED JALAPEÑOS (4)  (3P)
    Danielle P.

    My husband and I recently wandered into F&D for happy hour and I just say the happy hour deals are kind of unrivaled! We both ordered a grande margarita and I did not expect it to be so big but it was delish (I ordered watermelon) we also ordered the bacon wrapped jalapeños and although spicy (duh!) they were so delish! Just require sips of water after each bite! Because I wanted guacamole and the hubs wanted queso we ordered the house trio and definitely a good way to try them both and the salsa! Lastly we both ordered tacos and enjoyed those as well! The service was great and it wasn't too packed! We'll definitely be back!

    Anna T.

    One of the best happy hours in Orlando. They have a great selection of food and drink options with a pretty great amount of time that you can get happy hour. Food was fantastic and for a great value. The service was fantastic although parking can sometimes be a challenge because it's downtown. We'll definitely be coming back.

    Avocado toast - bottomless brunch
    Corrina Q.

    Sunday bottomless brunch here is amazing! There's a 2 hour limit ($25/person) and for only $20 more you can add on bottomless mimosas or sangrias! The portion sizes are absolutely perfect (about tapa size) for a bottomless brunch which really allows you to try everything on the menu without stuffing yourself. My favs were the ceviche, carnitas hash, breakfast empanadas, and dolce de leche pancake. I believe as of now for their Sunday brunch they're only taking reservations for table seating but you can walk in and sit at the bar. We sat at the bar and our bartender made sure my mimosa glass was filled throughout my brunch.

    Chantal S.

    2nd time here at it was even better than last time. They were super busy but we were able to get a table rather quickly. The waiters were sooo accomodating and friendly. They have a decent size menu with something for everyone. I filled up on appetizers and couldn't finish my meal. The portions are plentiful. I really enjoyed my espresso martini but loved the presidente margarita even more. The space is such a vibe. I love the decor! They have indoor and outdoor seating. Nearby parking garage or street parking available. I definitely want to go back for brunch and happy hour.

    Nikki B.

    I've been here a couple times and it's always a fun time. Today I was just in the mood for their margaritas. I ordered the spicy jalapeno, but their guava was my second one (not shown) -- My friend ordered their shrimp and steak fajitas and the meat was very flavorful! And if you want something to munch on, their LG Queso

    Trio
    Jeremiah F.

    Every time I come here I absolutely love it. The fajitas are to die for and the margaritas are the best in Downtown Orlando. Their happy hour is absolutely fantastic; it usually goes until about 6:00 p.m.. The service and bartenders are very kind and professional. Love the atmosphere. Options for both inside and outdoor dining.. and on a nice hot Florida day who doesn't love a what are you doing grande watermelon margarita!

    Happy Hour Menu
    Yirel M.

    FD Cantina has one of the best happy hours around The margaritas are fresh, and the food deals are seriously hard to beat. The vibe is fun and upbeat without feeling chaotic, making it perfect for unwinding after work or kicking off a night out. Do yourself a favor and order the trio and the taquitos -- guaranteed to make your tummy happy Great service, great energy, and amazing specials... FD Cantina's happy hour definitely delivers every time.

    Chicken Enchilada
    Ashley O.

    $25 bottomless brunch?! Sign me up!! Came with Hubby on a Brunch date. We were pleasantly surprised to find out they offer $25 all you can eat tapas style brunch and $20 bottomless mimosas & sangria. We both did bottomless food AND drinks and had a great time. The taco bar was my hubby's favorite. He loves tacos. The carnitas and barbacoa were our favorites, followed by chicken, then beef. They have lots of toppings for you to choose from. A line starts to build up but they do move pretty fast. The rest was tapas style. We had some big hitters and other plates missed the mark but for the prices you cannot complain. Our favorites were the pork belly and the taco bar. Everything else was good but nothing to rave about. The hot honey sauce that comes on the Fried Chicken & Johnny Cake is very spicy and overpowers the pancake but the chicken was crunchy and tasty. The empanadas were filled to the brim, the garlic sauce that comes with them is delicious. Nachos were good, shrimp was good, grits were okay. I don't recommend this place for big crowds. It is a bit small and gets crowded quickly. Staff were super friendly. We didn't get to try a couple plates that we order but never made it to our table in the 2.5 hours we were there but we didn't hold it against them since it was so packed and the kitchen looks very small. They did keep apologizing and letting us know the kitchen was running behind. They kept bringing us drinks and checking on us which is great. Overall I would give this place 8/10 and would return for the taco bar and bottomless mimosas!!

    Espresso
    Kimberly K.

    Was short on time but really wanted to try almost everything on their bottomless brunch menu with walkup taco bar and bottomless mimosas Everything was just great. Got almost everything to try and it came out so fast. So tasty, great portions, just the right temperatures. There really wasn't anything I didn't like. Had so much to eat and left happy and full Their mimosas and espresso was pretty darn good too Fun and friendly service and not too busy. Everyone working there were so cheerful and pleasant It's definitely a good deal for all that you can eat and drink

    TRIO  (3P)

    We went for Happy Hour on a Friday. Friendly bartenders and attentive staff made ordering easy and they were able to provide valuable input on choices of drinks and appetizers. Atmosphere was pleasant with music that was not too loud to hold a conversation, and plenty of seating options.

    Isabel M.

    I stopped by with a friend and sat at the bar since we were in the area. We ordered drinks and lunch. The service was okay-- it wasn't too busy, but the bartender seemed a bit unsure about the menu and had to get another bartender to help answer our questions. They were very friendly, though, and once our drinks arrived, they were good! For food, the chimichanga was huge and very tasty, especially with the spicy sauce on top. My go-to, the carne asada tacos, were a bit disappointing--they were slightly dry and had very little of the toppings. The chips and salsa were just okay; I probably wouldn't order them again.

    ENCHILADAS
    Inoel R.

    First time trying them but I know have tried all F&D locations. From Italian, to the theory prime Steak place and now their Mexican style food. I had the lobster and shrimp quesadilla. My wife had sizzling enchiladas and my friends had the steak and sweet plantain quesadilla. The food was amazing and the drinks were on point. Our server was very knowledgeable. The ambiance was great as well love the decor and the location. Will be coming back for sure.

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    4.8(62 reviews)
    1.1 miUptown

    We accidentally stumbled upon this speakeasy while dining at Talay. Although they're connected…read morephysically, NOIR is its own separate business and definitely has its own unique identity. The vibe here is dark, intimate, and gives off a chic city nightlife feel. They offer both a full cocktail menu and a happy hour menu. They also offer a Thai tapas menu, which we unfortunately didn't get to try because we were already stuffed from dinner at Talay, but the menu looked amazing and gives us another reason to come back! The drinks are unique, creative, and very well crafted. We ordered the Celestial Bloom, and it was absolutely delicious! It was beautifully balanced and left us wanting to come back just to try more of their cocktails. Definitely a great spot for drinks before or after dinner!

    A hidden speakeasy inside of Talay Thai restaurant. Enter Talay and immediately go left. Then,…read morepast the bathrooms straight ahead there is a brown wall. The hidden door which you push is on the right side. Once inside the bar it is super small inside. The tables along the wall are squished together. I think you're better off at the bar. I could see lots of people bringing dates here. First up, I tried a $17 Tree of Life. The drink the bartender made me was maybe 2 sips. There's a giant ice cube and a bamboo leaf or something and very little drink to drink. Not sure what to make of this because as soon as I was deciding if I liked it or not, it was gone. Wouldn't order this again. Second, I tried a $17 Adam & Eve. I wish the matcha was much stronger. There's a place in Tampa called Tori Bar that has a super duper matcha tasting cocktail. This one was much lighter. It was fine, not my favorite. Maybe I'd bring a date here sometime, but wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

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    4.6(90 reviews)
    7.5 miInternational Drive / I-Drive
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    Vault 5421 is a speakeasy in the back of a novelty store, God's & Monsters. Came on a Sunday and…read morejust lucked out on getting a seat because the place was packed. Love the horror theme and they play horror movies on the TVs. Definitely a touristy kind of place. They have video games and specialty drinks. There are mocktales and shots, but really they taste about the same, super sweet. I loved there selection of craft beer in the cans and bottles. Definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a cool way to spend a few hours.

    This bar is inside "Gods and Monsters" comic book shop and what a fun concept it is! First of all,…read morethe store itself is really big and has A LOT to look at. They have a ton of great items and would have loved to spend more time in the shop but it was getting close to last call at their bar and wanted to make sure I tried a drink. The bar itself is quite small, but it packs a bunch with décor. There is so much to see and every time you look a different way, there's something else you didn't see before. When I came, it was really not crowded which is good because like I said, it is small so it was nice to be able to walk around. My friends and I all tried different drinks and they were all really good. The service was fast and efficient. I would definitely check this place out again and recommend. According to other comments, they do change up the drinks so I would love to try something else.

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    Cocktails & Screams

    4.1(321 reviews)
    0.7 miDowntown / Central Business District / CBD
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    If you want to see Cocktails and Screams you better get on it FAST! This is the final weekend they…read morewill be open as they are closing their doors eternally. I am absolutely heartbroken over this news. I finally got to see this incredible goth paradise for my birthday this year and was over the moon on how much they surpassed my expectations on theming. Every corner was MY VIBE. The bartender was so wonderful too she made me the madam Leota drink which was actually smoking!! So so tasty. And now I have to shuttle myself back to try everything else on the menu in ONE NIGHT or never again. WHY COCKTAILS AND SCREAMS WHYYYYYYYYYY? Hear my lament and stay open for your adoring public. But I could smell the blood in the water for the demise of this incredible bar as the same owners had to shutter my other favorite bar High Tea and we never got to see their speakeasy reach opening day. SO SO SAD!!!! Who do I contact to get a table? Can I buy it????

    Well since my first review of October 2019 it's sad that this place is closing for good in a week…read more They did a great job but you can see the wear and tear on the place over the last 7 years. That said they have changed, added and upgraded so much in that same time period. Hopefully we will seem them materialize in a new location. I mean before this .. there was Joysticks so (fingers crossed) and Thanks for the memories !!

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    Better Than Sex A Dessert Restaurant - Fourgasm

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    4.5(928 reviews)
    1.8 miIvanhoe, Health Village, North Orange
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    My husband and I stopped in for our anniversary, and we absolutely loved it! The atmosphere was…read morecozy, intimate, and inviting, and the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. They have a great variety of options between cocktails, wines, and desserts truly something for every taste. Everything tasted fresh, and each item was noticeably prepared with care. Such a perfect spot for a memorable date night!

    I've been here before but this was the first time I went with friends and not a date. First of all,…read moreI love the ambience, very dark, very sexy, very intimate. They definitely know how to create a romantic mood and atmosphere. We got the "Easter special" which I would skip I think. Best part was the meringue raspberry cookie but everything was just fine. Also seemed much more themed to Valentine's Day than Easter. Now the "Fourgasm" sampler is great. You start off with a cheesecake, then get to a caramelized carrot cake, followed by some kind of chocolate cake/pie and finish it off with a red velvet cake. The desserts get better and better as you eat them (if you start off with the cheesecake which they recommend) I also got the "Sex-spresso Martini" and that was delicious too. But I've never met an espresso martini I didn't like. One of my favorite parts is giggling at the ridiculousness of the names and descriptions of each item. You can tell they really had fun writing them.

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    The Monroe

    The Monroe

    4.5(692 reviews)
    1.2 miParramore, Horizons West / West Orlando
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    Delicious food!! My husband made reservations and surprised me for dinner. First time here and we…read moregot LOVED IT!! The vibe was immaculate. The drinks were great and the food was soo good that we still talk about it days later. He loved the bone marrow. Steak was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy. The cake was not my favorite at all. It took way too long to come out and it came out very cold. Not much chocolate flavor, too much salt. It was missing something. We will skip dessert next time.

    Two Words . . VERY…read moreRICH I keep forgetting that this restaurant is essentially serving Southern style comfort food in an upscale setting. Southern comfort food as a general rule just doesn't sit well with me anymore and I'm going to be very transparent and bare my soul a little bit here but here goes . . . Ever since being on GLP1's, I've developed a really complicated relationship with comfort food. Foods that are rich, buttery, creamy or fatty now hit me completely differently than they used to. It's almost like my body immediately goes into shutdown mode afterwards. I feel heavy, exhausted and like I've instantly ballooned even if the portions themselves aren't massive. For the longest time I honestly thought it was simply the richness of the food itself but now I realize it's because my digestion just can't process heavier comfort foods the same way anymore. Suddenly... it all makes sense. The food itself here is VERY good. Properly seasoned, well prepared, beautifully presented... absolutely no complaints there whatsoever. I simply have to become more mindful and strategic now with my menu selections no matter WHERE I dine. I chose the Creekstone Farm's NY Strip with the fabulous bone marrow which I KNOW is supposed to be incredibly nutrient rich and good for you... but honestly... it just about put me under afterwards. This dinner happened thanks to Ronnald M. and his sister Teris and it was our pre-opera dinner outing before seeing the fabulous Merry Widow at the Dr. Phillips Center. The Monroe is honestly a very good pre-concert restaurant choice because of both the atmosphere and location... I'm just personally learning that this new GLP1 reality means I can't approach menus the way I used to anymore.

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    Bar area in the restaurant.

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    4.4(372 reviews)
    1.0 miLawsona / Fern Creek
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    Had a great time at Otto's High Dive. The food and drinks definitely lived up to the hype…read more I tried the Vaca Fritos--solid 7/10. It was a little on the dry side, but still really flavorful and a great value for the price. Definitely a strong appetizer to kick things off. The real standout though was the drink (something swampy--I wish I remembered the exact name). Easy 10/10. Honestly, all of their cocktails are top-tier and consistently worth the higher price point. You can tell a lot of thought goes into them. Overall, great vibe, great drinks, and good food. I'd absolutely come back--especially for the cocktails.

    Otto's is a great place for groups or 3 or 4 people to enjoy some very good food and an upscale…read moreenvironment (more starts to get slightly more difficult as the place is somewhat cramped with limited space). Went to celebrate a birthday and the service was surprisingly quick for how busy they were on a Friday evening, the servers as well as managers AND the hostess all checked in regularly with a smile and small talk when prompted. We were especially impressed that servers not tending to our table placed orders/knew of orders and communicated with the waitress serving us. Most restaurants struggle to keep orders ready with the designated server, this place EXCELLED with communication. We all enjoyed a variety of different cocktails, all of which were delicious (however a bit pricy for some) and all partook in appetizers and entrees. ALL of the food was delicious and had fair portions, couldn't say enough good things. This place is a bit cramped but not horribly, the decor is cute and everything is clean :) Most importantly, to celebrate the birthday we were brought a tres leches cake that paired very nicely with the pastelitos and cafecito service! The cake was DELICIOUS, the coffee was wonderful, and the experience was a highlight for a busy weekend of festivities! 10 out of 10 will be coming back again! :)

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