I discovered Tako Cheena right after moving downtown and it remains one of my favorite restaurants on Mills. They offer an asian Mexican fusion menu, focusing on tacos. My go to is always the Thai peanut chicken taco, they're amazing. The peanut sauce and toppings make it stand out. The Yuca fries and the sauce they come with are also super good -- I get the every time! They're open late so it also a good spot to stop after the bars. The only issue about this place is that there's no indoor seating so it can get a little hot during the day. read more

Every time I come here I end up trying something different and somehow it's always good. The menu is super creative without feeling gimmicky, and the mix of Asian and Latin flavors actually works really well. The tacos are packed with flavor, the portions are solid, and everything tastes fresh and made to order. The Korean beef taco and butter chicken taco were probably my favorites, but honestly even the sides and sauces stood out. The atmosphere has a cool laid back Orlando vibe and it's one of those places that feels unique compared to the usual taco spots around town. Service was quick, staff was friendly, and the prices felt fair considering how much food you get. It's also a great late-night option when most places around the area are already slowing down. Definitely one of the more underrated spots in Orlando if you want something different from traditional tacos. Perfect place to bring friends because there's enough variety on the menu for everyone to find something they like. read more

TaKo Cheena - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Absolutely loved this place. I wish I would have gotten the gentleman's name when I went but he was so nice and very helpful when taking my order. He made sure to ask if we had any questions or food allergies which really stood out to me since out of my group of eight, two of us had food allergies to consider. Hospitality was on point ‍ There was good music while we waited for the food to come out and it was very quick and efficient. The food was really good. I got mine with flour tortillas, but they do offer corn. And have vegan options as well. The Indian Curry Dusted Tofu taco was my favorite but everything was VERY tasty. I don't take a picture but we were given fries as well and if you are a fry girl like me, you will love them! They were crispy and delicious especially with the Garlic aioli sauce he gave us to try too. Chef's kiss If you are into fusion foods, I HIGHLY recommend this place. I definitely will be returning for more! read more

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I totally judged TaKo Cheena. The taco was a bit priced 1 at 5 something but the Asian beef one I got was very well marinated/cooked and together with the cabbage and veggies hooked it up nicely. I can see myself returning. read more

TaKo Cheena - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

When you arrive, it takes you a minute to get situated. Do I eat inside? Outside? The menu and where you order are on the north side of the building. HINT: look for the yellow pedal that has sign saying order here! All I can tell you is when the employee opened the window, the aroma that came out was intense. My mouth watered and I kind of went crazy ordering: - Yuca Fries - Angry Tater Tots with Pernil - Mary had had Greek Gyro!!! Whoa!!! You gotta come here!!!! read more

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My husband and I loved this place. It's an amazing fusion taco joint that is open late at night. We tried the Thai peanut taco that had great texture and taste, and the Hawaiian taco, which was very soft and liquidly. Our favorite was La Reina, which was thick and juicy and oh my God it's amazing. Each one was completely different and delicious. When you go up and order, you have to step on the pedal light thing under the window to get their attention . Once you get their attention, everything else is smooth and easy and they are very friendly. The seating area is completely outdoors . They do have a sink in the middle for you to wash your hands after you eat. I don't know. They have a restroom there. Parking is free and out front, but sometimes it gets so busy you have to park on the street. Be aware of the parking signs. read more

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TaKo Cheena is always that late night spot that hits right after leaving the bars on Mills. Anytime I'm hopping around Mills this is always my go to because the location is near everything, and the ambiance outside really give you that city Chinatown Cali vibes. There's also a DJ inside the food truck posted there that is always playing the jams. They have great Tako specials and let me say, they pack it up in the taco. The flavors are so on point. I had the Hawaiian Chicken and Pork Belly tacos and they did not disappoint. They come and bring the food out to you so you can chill and relax after a long night out. They made sure my tables were clean and comfortable for us to enjoy and came back to the table to make sure if we needed anything. It will continue to be one of my late night spots read more

TaKo Cheena - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This place has been on my list to try and I'm glad I went. I loved the look of the place and thought it was a cute setup up. There was ample seating outside and free water and napkins immediately available. We received our food quickly after ordering. I got the Asian braised beef taco and the Pernil Asado taco and both were absolutely delicious. My favorite out of the two was the Asian braised beef one as it was very juicy and tasty. The yuca fries were fried to perfect and I love the sauce it came with. read more

TaKo Cheena - Yuca fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I went with my colleague today for lunch. It's was a driving distance from Winter Park, so we arrived about 12pm. We were able to park easily and it looked empty as well. However, there was an attendant and they were just opening. I ordered the 3 pack in which I selected the Indian Yellow Curry Chicken Taco, The Greek Lil Lamb Taco, and the Tom Yum Shrimp Taco. It was about 17 dollars after tips. We waited outside as the counter and seating were outdoors. It did take a while did get our tacos, but it was delivered directly to our table. We took it back to our office. I must say the wait was well worth it. For the Indian Yellow Curry Taco, the chicken was tender and the yellow curry dust made it flavorful without any heat needed. The cabbage and cilantro made it filling. There was ample amount of lamb gyro in the Lil Lamb Taco, and it a had a slightly gamey flavor. I enjoyed the tzatziki sauce inside. I did see scallions, but not tomatoes.. The Tom Yum Shrimp Taco had 4 plump big shrimp that were amazing. The sauce and slaw inside it were good too. I did pay a small premium charge for it, but it was worth it. The tacos were quite filling for a nice lunch. The attendant was nice and friendly. It looked like they prepare it fresh, so it does take some time to get our meal. However it was quite delicious and well worth the wait. It looks like they open in the afternoon until quite late, so if you want a very late snack, you can even arrive at midnight and get it. It is a bit pricey for a counter service, but the quality makes this a great choice. I will definitely go there again for a nice lunch not too far from my workplace. read more

TaKo Cheena - Tom Yum Shrimp Taco, Greek Lil Lamb Taco, and Indian Yellow Curry Taco. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This place always hits late night and I love how quick the services they do not have indoor seating, an outdoor is usually pretty crowded, but the crowd moves quickly. I would suggest that if you're coming, be prepared to get your food to go, but if a bench opens up, have a seat, the menu varies and they offer lots of options but I personally love the Yucca fries as one of the gems, I've never had something from here that I wasn't impressed with so it's really hard to narrow it down. This is definitely something you should try. read more

TaKo Cheena - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

SERVICE: 3 FOOD QUALITY: 5 DRINK QUALITY: N/A ORDER TIME: 5 AESTHETICS: 3 NOISE LEVEL: 5 MENU SELECTION: 5 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 4.33 We had to try this spot since we heard so many friends talking about it. Our first impression was Asian street market meets food truck. It looked as though they were once a truck who upgraded to a pop up window with outdoor seating in the mills 50 area. We also learned they are one of only a handful of places you can get a quality meal late night. Sadly most of the tables were dirty and trash cans full which is not good when you have limited customer service since it's all self serve. They have a decent menu with lots of options of asian style tacos, burritos and a good selection of sides. I ordered the 3 taco deal with brisket, Korean bbq and the asado taco. The tacos were delicious and super flavorful. Not a typical taco considering the portion of meat they stuff into it. It was quite the surprise and delightful. Overall, we were overly impressed with the food and how flavorful it was. Definitely worth a stop if you're craving Asian food or tacos. I can definitely see myself making this a frequent visit/doordash, especially late at nights when I know my only options are fast food. read more

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Tako Cheena is a Mexican/Asian fusion outdoor restaurant located right in the heart of Mills 50. From the outside it looks like a food-truck meets restaurant. As soon as you walk up to the window, press your foot on the yellow pedal which will be next to your right foot and someone comes to the window to take your order. then you take a seat at one of the umbrella covered tables and someone brings your order to you. If you choose to dine there, this is where you'll eat. No indoor seating. Now for the menu. I'd say that If this is your first time visiting, try the 3 taco combo so you can try a bit of everything. The portions look small but you will get full. The Korean burrito is one of my favorites here and it is quite large . Just think of the best bulgogi you've ever had stuffed inside a gigantic tortilla wrap. So good! Order that! My most recent visit here, we ordered the banh mi and Japa dogs ole American belly buster style with a side of yuca fries and ginger apple empanadas. We left satisfied but not too full. Tako Cheena is one of those places that will cure your Asian /mexican food fix or tithe you over if you've had too much to drink. I believe they're still open til 4am. Not too sure about that. I usually come in the afternoon to enjoy the sun. read more

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I love love love this place...for real...LOVE. The flavors are amazing...sometimes unexpected...but an absolute treat for your taste buds! Best food to eat anytime...but hands down wins the late night eats award...and such a chill atmosphere. Also...the owner, Eduardo, is a delight...truly present and taking an active role in making sure his guests are happy. read more

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I mean, as a late night snack option I would definitely recommend. Unfortunately many of the menu items weren't available for some reason so we landed on the Korean beef. My husband didn't really like it, he said the beef was too chewy and the taco didn't have much flavor. I must be easier to please because I enjoyed it just fine. Also the yucca fries were fresh and tasty. It stays pretty busy if you're here late and there's not a ton of seating. read more

TaKo Cheena - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Soooo good I immediately want to go back!! The lamb gyro taco was probably my fav, but the Korean beef and pernil tacos were amazing too. The lady said they were like 2 bites big but honestly they were so stuffed it was more like 10 (pleasant surprise) read more

TaKo Cheena - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This was actually my second time coming here the first one I don't really remember as my friend took me here late night after a show and what I do remember from that time was that it was just as yummy as what we ordered today! So of the many options here we with with a Tom Yum Mojo Shrimp taco and I just say the shrimp was cooked perfectly and it had a good zest that went with it from the slaw making for a yummy but very simple taco. We also got a Korean Beef burrito and while the flavors were here from the fried rice I do feel as if it needed more meat as it was the majority rice the sour cream inside also added a yummy touch to it making for a cool different bite they threw off the traditional Asian flavors that it was full of. We also got Ginger Apple Empanadas and I must say these are some of the better empanadas I've had recently as the batter had a good flavor to it and the filling was hot and yummy making for a delicious sweet treat! Overall the food here is good and you can't ever go wrong with fusion food it's for these reasons of what I had today that was yummy and what I had before which was also yummy making for the reason I hope to get back here again at some point as they did have a few other things that I'd love to try next time around as you can't go wrong when you find unique flavors together like this! read more

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Amazing customer service, went above and beyond went not even necessary. The food was hot and fresh, a great place to stop on Mills if you're craving a Hispanic / Asian fusion meal read more

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Just wanted to reiterate that I think about the "La Reina" all the time. Sooooooo good!

I can't believe this is my first review of Tako Cheena. My family and I love this spot! There is no dining inside, rather it's outside dining under their patio or take out. Today was a take out visit, and we ordered a trio of tacos on corn tortillas (but you can opt for flour as well), vegetarian empanadas, and yuca fries. Everything was delicious as always. Their Thai Chicken Tacos are my favorites, but I highly recommend their yuca fries and empanadas. The staff are really nice, and service is excellent! read more

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It's a tiny unassuming food truck and outdoor seating area, but holy moly is their food delicious. I had the arepa with cheese, my husband had the Hawaiian chicken and Korean beef takos, and it was all fabulous and surprisingly filling. We'll definitely be back! read more

The total experience was immaculate. Starting with the owner with great customer service and I can tell he really cares. The Guava Salsa was out of this world ! I recommend this place and we will be coming back! read more

Omg! This is a downtown staple that slaps every. single. time. Service is always amazing and they are so kind here! We got there right when they opened at 12 so no lines and all the tables were available. I always appreciate a place downtown too that has parking with signs so major plus on that lol. All the food was so so delicious we even went back for more after our initial 3 takos! I would 1000% recommend the korean hot dog oh my god i will be dreaming about her. read more

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Love the tacos here, they are such fun flavors , and surprisingly all seem authentic even thought they are from different cultures. I got pernil adsada, Mary's Greek lamb, and the Thai peanut chicken! All top notch read more

TaKo Cheena - Left to right- pernil asada , this peanut chicken, and Greek. All in flour tortillas, 3 for 11.99 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Amazing hidden gem in Orlando! Went 30 min out of our way from the airport to check it out and it was 100% worth it. All flavors were on point, and great attentive service from the owner! There was a nice shaded spot to eat outside, clean bathrooms, and even some murals for cute pics! read more

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Was looking for places to eat in Orlando while I was here on business, and found this place based off its high rating. Turns out when I scrolled down to the reviews one of my other yelp elite friends had reviewed this place many years ago. It looked like they were still open, so I decided to check it out. The set up is so unique, there is a food truck, mostly used for ambience, and there is a larger indoor part but it is only for the kitchen. there is a window to order at and outdoor bench seating. I spoke to the owner. I can't remember her name, but she mentioned they have been there 14 years. I tried the pernil and lil lamb takos, sweet plantains and apple empanadas. Everything was pretty good, the unique taco renditions were definitely an interesting fusion. The flavors were immense, definitely had to get the corn tortillas. An easy quick meal with a cool vibe, even though it was after 9 PM on a Tuesday there were still several other parties. read more

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Consistently good. The korean beef was savory. The Thai peanut chicken is always my favorite. Perfect balance of the nutty flavor, hint of spicy sauce and that cilantro kick. Service this time was quick. The yucca fries were not good. It does not taste like yucca.. I will not order them again. My only issue is they run out of other items. read more

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We came here for dinner on a Friday night and it wasn't busy when we arrived! You order at a window and find a seat outside. Service was great and quick! The outside area wasn't huge but we were able to grab an empty picnic table. Overall, the food was excellent. I had the arepa with brisket ($10) and it was delicious! So unique and filling. My friend had a hot dog ($8) and it was pretty big for a hot dog! We shared the yuca fries as well - I highly recommend this as a side! The sauce the fries came with was so good too. Tako Cheena is a great quick stop for a meal when you don't want to go to a traditional sit down restaurant. I highly recommend checking it out if you are in the area! read more

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I had of course heard of Tako Cheena's legend for years and years. I try my best to try all of the greatest restaurants around town, but Orlando just has so many good places! Anyway, my sights finally set on Cheena, and late one night, we stopped by and dug in. We ordered six tacos, a good assortment of what they offer, an empanada, and an arepa. Quite honestly, it was so long ago, I couldn't possibly remember what tacos I ordered or what empanada I ordered. But what I do remember is that it was all excellent. The tacos were magnificently built. First of all, they were flour tortillas. Those are my favorite for tacos. I know many of you are spitting out your beverage and calling me a phony, but hey, it is what it is. I love a good, soft, flour tortilla taco. These flour tortillas are stuffed to the brim with stuff. Tons of meat, juicy and flavorful. Tons of Vibrant, fresh vegetables that add so much to the taco. And then perfect garnishes. Peanuts for crunch, a sprinkle of cheese for unctuousness, cilantro for that pop. Just well-designed tacos. And then I say they're stuff, they are stuffed. There is no plausible way to eat these things without some droppage. I recommend waiting until the end and then collecting all of excess into one, combined mega-bite. So good. The empanada and the arepa were high quality, too. Also can't remember exactly what they had in them, but I remember that they were good. So anyway, Tako Cheena was a real winner. I am ashamed that it took me so long to get here, but I know I will be back. read more

TaKo Cheena - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I got to try this nest place out after getting a hair cut down the street. It's very decorative and has outdoor seating only. It's a fusion restaurant mixing different cultural flavors and serving them as tacos. I even saw some empanadas and hot dogs on the menu too. I ordered 2 tacos and got a Mexican coke because well you have to lol. The tacos I tried were the Korean beef and the pernil. Both tacos had great flavor and were delicious. It was good to come back to try more flavors. Next time I think I will order extra sauce on the side. I forgot that this time and felt my tacos needed a dipping sauce. read more

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I ordered 3 taco for 13.25 , and then had a card issue so asked for 2 tacos for 9.29 paid an tipped. Then fixed my card issue. Asked to be charged the additional 4$ from the original order. They said i had to pay full price. Then I asked for my cash refund an was told to come back in 3 days. Mind you they didn't know i speak Spanish so they went back and forth in Spanish talking trash about me. Never coming back. read more

TaKo Cheena - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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The food and service was amazing !!! I got the pork belly and koren beef taco... delicious! Next time I want to get the loaded tots!!

I'll be honest, maybe it was what I ordered but it was just okay. We order some shrimp and meat tacos. Nothing even worth taking a picture over. For all the excitement I had for finally trying them, it was just okay. I think my experience was also clouded by the somewhat lackluster customer service. The rep as the front was not friendly at all. Once I paid, she immediate stepped away before my credit card was fully proceed- no I'll be back or anything. I be wanted my receipt but she was gone for so long I just gave up and sat down. It didn't seem due to a being busy, but maybe I'm wrong. For the price, lack of customer service, the overall "okay" of the tacos- I'm not sure I want to come back but maybe I'll give it another chance since overall I like the idea of the restaurant. read more

TaKo Cheena - Outdoor seating - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Pros: Love the location, and I love the hours. This place caters to a nearby crowd that desperately needs it at the end of the night. Love fusion restaurants. Mixing all sorts of different cuisines into the form of a taco is right up my alley. We need more of this. The food is high quality. Whenever you have 10+ different tacos on a menu, you worry they'll all just kind of taste the same, but not here! Every taco was its own unique thing. Very delicious. Cons: I couldn't spot one. Tips: All the tacos are good. The arepa was good. Skip the empanada if you're trying to prioritize tummy space. read more

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I think I have been eating here for over a decade! In fact, I have followed Tako Cheena to 3 separate locations on the same street haha! Of note, I do not live in Orlando and I do my best to pick up yummy goodness each time I pass through the area. Such joy to my tastebuds every visit. The tacos have bold flavors and they are always packed with a nice touch of sweet heat! The dessert empanadas and churros are also a nice touch! I appreciate that they have maintained quality levels of flavorful delights for so many years. ALWAYS top notch hipster foodie goodness. So come casual and ready to grub. read more

TaKo Cheena - panko cod takos to go - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

A hidden gem in Mills and great for a late-night bite! Very cute and modern vibe to the place, definitely somewhere to bring friends. Our only complaint was that some items were crossed off of the menu, we're blaming this on us visiting around 11 pm. We ordered the arepa and three tacos: thai peanut chicken, pernil asado, and the Greek little lamb. All of the tacos were pretty good, each packing a punch of their own flavor. Our favorite, however, was the arepa. The pernil asado melts in your mouth, cheeses are always a must, and the pickled veggies provide a tasty crunch between the two soft arepas. Hoping to try some of the crossed-out items next time! read more

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Me and some girlfriends went to this place after a book club meeting and it was delightful! Recommended by a friend of the group, this spot serves the most ethnic tacos I've had yet. I really appreciate how they've crafted each taco to a different background. I could eat their yuca fries like potato chips, and their special pink sauce pairs so nicely. This taco trio couldn't be completed without a refreshing pineapple soda to go with it. Their menu has a great selection from burritos, to arepas and even Korean hot dogs! their service was great. A very mom-and-pop one stop shop. There's outdoor seating, and although there was a line when we got there it moved at a steady pace. read more

TaKo Cheena - From left to right: Pernil Asado, Indian Curry dusted chicken and the Korean Beef Tako with a side of yuca fries! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Oddly charming little roadside dive in Mills 50. They were out of tofu for the Indian Curry Dusted selection I wanted so I tried the Indian Curry Beet Arepas. Crazy good - plenty of delish sauce, and complex in texture and flavor - most satisfying. One star off for the snotty, hospitality-challenged girl at the order counter. read more

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As soon as I saw the menu here, I knew I wanted to try it on our trip to Orlando. Narrowing down what to order was a challenge, but my husband and I shared: - Indian Curry Beet Arepa - Thai Peanut Chicken Taco - Japa Dog I loved everything. The Indian Curry Beet Arepa was my favorite because it was such an interesting fusion and flavor combination. I've never had anything like it before and I loved it. Latin Asian fusion was a great combo and I would highly recommend checking this spot out. read more

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This was definitely the most unique taco menu that I've ever seen! I tried 3 tacos: The Codfather, Indian Curry Dusted Tofu, and Tom Yum Mojo Shrimp. They were all very good with flavorful sauces and toppings. The godfather was my favorite - nice crispy fish. Would definitely recommend! read more

Wonderful food got the tacos & the godfather tacos!!! Amazing!! Such a cute spot with a great menu & prefect seating for some great weather!!! Service was outstanding from the start !!!! read more