Orlando's 5 best spots to score budget-friendly Mexican food

Orlando's 5 best spots to score budget-friendly Mexican foodBorder Grill Fresh-Mex. | Photo: Thysis R./Yelp 
Hoodline
Published on May 21, 2019

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Mexican fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Orlando, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.

1. Border Grill Fresh-Mex

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Topping the list is Border Grill Fresh-Mex. Located at 5695-A Vineland Road in Florida Center, the Mexican and Latin American spot is the most popular budget-friendly Mexican restaurant in Orlando, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,026 reviews on Yelp. 

2. Tin & Taco (Downtown)

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Next up is Central Business District's Tin & Taco, situated at 40 W. Washington St. With 4.5 stars out of 466 reviews on Yelp, the Tex-Mex and New Mexican spot, offering tacos and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. 

4. Gringos Locos

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Gringos Locos, a Mexican and Tex-Mex spot in Central Business District, is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 820 Yelp reviews. Head over to 20 E. Washington St. to see for yourself. 

4. Cilantro's Taqueria

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Check out Cilantro's Taqueria, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 159 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Tex-Mex spot, which offers tacos and more, by heading over to 1427 S. Bumby Ave. 

5. Taqueria Ameca

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Last but not least, there's Taqueria Ameca, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 141 reviews. Stop by 3558 S. Orange Ave. to hit up the Mexican spot next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget. 


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