Seven Great Mexican Restaurants in Orlando, Florida

If there's one thing Orlando has no shortage of, it's Latin restaurants. You'll find some of the best around - from burritos and tacos to authentic Cuban cuisine. Here are seven of my favorites.

Café Madrid
4502 Curry Ford Rd
Orlando, FL 32812
(407) 281-9491

Located on the southeast side of Orlando, Café Madrid is home to some of the best Cuban and Spanish food in Orlando. A hands-down favorite is a Cuban sandwich and black bean soup with rice. You can get this combination as a lunch special for $4.95. What a deal! There are also other entrees of chicken, steak or seafood ranging in price from around $8 to $25. View Café Madrid's menu here.

Café Madrid is a laid-back, small restaurant where you'll fit in wearing khaki shorts or jeans. Take-out is available. Café Madrid is open weekdays 11am-9:30pm; Sat 12pm-9:30pm; Sun 12pm-9pm.

More information is available here.

Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant
929 N Semoran Blvd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 275-5035

Garibaldi is the epitome of the "little hole in the wall" that doesn't look like much from the outside but serves some really fantastic food! Try out the Dos Amigos - a burrito and an enchilada with your choice of beef or chicken. We also enjoy the Enchiladas Rancheros. While they don't have a full liquor bar, you can enjoy a cervesa on their outdoor patio, or have a frozen wine margarita! Delicioso!

Dress is definitely casual, and take out is available. On the visits I've made, the staff speak very little English, but enough that you can place your order. And they're all mucho friendly. Garibaldi is open Mon-Thu and Sun 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:30pm.

More information is available here.

Habaneros Mexican Restaurant
200 Wekiva Springs Rd
Longwood, FL 32779
(407) 869-1700

Another best-kept secret in the Longwood area (a little north of Orlando) is Habaneros Mexican Restaurant. Enjoy the Fajita Burrito with your choice of beef or chicken and bell peppers, onions and beans. It's only $5.85!

Habaneros is open weekdays 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-9pm. Take out is available, and dress is casual.

More information is available here.