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Where to Eat During Hispanic Heritage Month in Orlando

As your friendly neighborhood Cubana, I must tell you that if you aren't going out into Central Florida and experiencing the overwhelming amount of Hispanic-owned eateries we have, you are missing out.

Yes, we are not Miami, but you know what? I don't want to be Miami!

Okay, I would take a few of their Cuban eateries. Still, Orlando is truly the melting pot that doesn't own one specific category of Hispanic cuisine but has something for everyone. If you don't believe me, you aren't exploring.

Take a journey through Apopka, the Conway area, bits of East Orlando, bits of Winter Garden, Kissimmee, and even Haines City! Not every spot may not fit the 'Instagram-ready' model, but they have a unique charm and almost always a warm, hospitable atmosphere. They are waiting to be discovered and shared. These aren't the places you will necessarily see plastered all over your social feeds since many of these establishments don't have the means to invite influencers to dine for free for exposure.

Ways you can support a locally-owned Hispanic restaurant:

  • Go to places that aren't "pretty”. The best food, prepared with the most love, is often found in humble surroundings.

  • If you see a roadside agua fresca table, stop by and grab a drink - you will not regret it.

  • See a food truck selling tacos and street food? Try it!

  • Go online and look up the eateries closest to your house. Try one that you haven't been to yet. You just might find a favorite that you can add to your regular rotation.

As much as I dine out, I still have so many places on my list to get to; that is how endless the options are. So your favorite might not be on the list. Within the list each establishment might not all be the same caliber, but as I always say, I don't tell you what is “best”; I tell you what is out there. If a type of food is near and dear to you and you grew up with it, you are more likely to be more critical of finding the “real deal”, but someone else less familiar may love and be introduced to something new.

Below is a list of 70 local spots during and well after Hispanic Heritage Month! Go enjoy!

Antojitos Locos

Address: 114 W McKey St, Ocoee, FL 34761

Panaderia Mexicana Cardenas

Address: 1165 E Plant St #1, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Loca Elotes

Address: Inside the Altamonte Mall

Vanessa’s Coffee Shop

Address: 9474 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, FL 32827

Super Rico Colombian Restaurant & Bar

Address: 57 W Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801

Vicky’s Bakery

Address: 4556 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822

Stemma

Address: 328 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

JJ’s Cuban Food Truck

A Lo Cubano Kitchen

Address: 2105 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida 32804

JALAPEÑOS MEXICAN EATS

Address: 681 N Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751

Cuban Sandwiches To Go

Address: 1605 Lee Rd Orlando

Otto’s High Dive

Address: 2304 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32803

Pig Floyd’s

Address: 1326 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

Rincón Latino Restaurant & Café

Address: 3327 Forsyth Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792

Buchito

Address: 131 Broadway, Kissimmee, FL 34741

Limbhelados

Address: 201 Lakeview Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34741

Francisco's Taco Madness

Address: 704 Prairie Lake Dr, Fern Park, FL 32730

Fui Yo Mexicana

Address: 2105 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32804

The Gnarly Cuban Pop-Up + Catering (brick and mortar coming soon)

The Pass Progressive Kitchen

Address: 970 Sunshine Ln. suite C, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714

Las Cazuelas -Tienda Mexicana

Address: 4024 Conway Rd, Orlando, FL 32812

LOS AUTENTICOS CUBAN CAFE

Address: 7339 E Colonial Dr, Suite 1 Orlando, Florida 32807

Reyes Mezcaleria

Address: 821 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Border Grill Fresh-Mex

Address: 5695-A Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32819

Los Amecas Restaurante y Taqueria

Address: 3558 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

Heber's Cuban Cafe

Address: 2300 E Semoran Blvd unit a, Apopka, FL 32703

Qubanos Cuban Pizza Food Truck

Address: 5711 Dahlia Dr, Orlando, FL 32807

Cubans on Wheels Food Truck

Address: 5749 T G Lee Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822

Grocery Los Hermanos

Address: 4130 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806

Papa LLama

Address: 2840 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806

Pig Floyd’s

Address: 1326 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

College Park Cafe

Address: 2304 Edgewater Drive Orlando FL 32804

Cubans on the Run

Address: 2956 S US Hwy 17 92, Casselberry, FL 32707

Tortas El Rey

Address: 6151 S Orange Blossom Trl Orlando, FL 32809

Black Rooster Taqueria

Address: 1323 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

Black Bean Deli

Address: 1346 N Orange Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 (multiple locations)

Hunger Street Tacos

Address: 2103 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 (location in downtown Winter Garden as well)

Over the Border Taqueria (pop-up)

FIESTA MEXICO

Address: 1346 E Semoran Blvd #5527, Apopka, FL 32703

Taqueria Taco Riendo

Address: 127 W Main St, Apopka, FL 32703

Taquitos Rioverde

Address: 6112 Forest City Rd Orlando, FL 32810

Cubanela Latin Bakery

Address: 827 Lancaster Rd Orlando FL 32809

Fruta Mix

Address: 253 Ocoee Apopka Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761

Antojitos La Mexicana

Address: 4550 Rock Springs Rd, Apopka, FL 32712

Quesa Loco

Address: 2107 E SEMORAN BLVD APOPKA FL 32703 + 971 W Fairbanks Ave, Orlando, FL 32804

Nic & Luc

Address: 851 East State Road 434 Ste.128 Longwood FL 32750

La Eskinna

Address: 1845 Saturn Blvd, Orlando, FL 32837

Cafe Pinar

Address: 730 Sand Lake Rd #30, Orlando, FL 32809

Tamale Co. Mexican Street Food

Address: 2411 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806

La Hacienda

Address: 3090 Aloma Ave #145, Winter Park, FL 32792

Propagate Social House

Address: Address: 40 E 5th St, Apopka, FL 32703

Ceviche Mix

Address: 426 West Plant St. Winter Garden, FL

Gran Arepa

Food Truck, but you can also find them at local Farmers Markets

Oh My Guac

Local Farmers Markets - including the Winter Garden Farmers Market

Mango Kings

Winter Garden + Downtown Orlando Farmers Markets

Ta’Chingon Mexican Kitchen

Address: 1341 Howell Branch Rd, Winter Park, FL 32789

Chicas Cuban Cafe

Address: 215 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720

Cindy’s Cuban Cafe

Address: 2512 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804

Cuban American Cafe

Address: 135 W Central Blvd #160, Orlando, FL 32801

El Taco Loco

Address: 6700 North Orange Blossom Trl Orlando, FL 32810

Arepas, Café & More Latin Food

Address: 1156 W Sr 436 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

La Abundancia Bakery & Restaurant

Address: 1555 FL-436, Winter Park, FL 32792

Birria1983 | Mexican Bar & Grill

Address: 54 W Church St suit 141, Orlando, FL 32801

La Isla Del Frappe & Puchunguis Pinchos

Address: 7401 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32807

La Lechonera El Barrio

Address: 435 N Semoran Blvd Orlando, FL 32807

Tortilleria & Paleteria Mi Mexico

Address: 389 E Main St Apopka, FL 32703

Purple Ocean Seafood

Multiple Orlando Locations

Chamoyada Mangonada Frostville

Address: 925 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703

Café Don Juan

Address: 1100 Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

ZAZA

Multiple Orlando Locations

Earthy Picks

Address: 420 E Church St #114, Orlando, Florida 32801

photo credit: Yelp

Latin Square Cuisine

Address: 390 N. Orange Ave Orlando, FL