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Korean BBQ Taco Box

Published on October 25, 2011 in Food Trucks. 1 Comment Tags: , , .

I have to admit, I’m late to the food truck craze sweeping Orlando, and the nation. I really have been meaning to try more, but I rarely carry cash and they can be hard to track down. Luckily, my latter problem can often be solved by following the food truck on various social networking sites, like in the case of Korean BBQ Taco Box’s twitter account.

This being my first experience with a food truck, I didn’t really know what to expect. I was surprised to learn that I had to wait for my food to be prepared, around 10 minutes, but have learned that this is normal, and that (some) food trucks should be looked at as gourmet food on wheels, not fast food. The food at Korean BBQ Taco Box definitely displays the more gourmet aspects. The chicken teriyaki taco was delicious, and while I’m not 100% sure of what each side items, it doesn’t really matter, because everything was excellent.

While I didn’t expect to wait as long as I did for the food, it was my expectations that were off. The rest of my experience was very good. The staff was pleasant and friendly. The price might seem a little steep if it’s your first time at a food truck, but after you experience the quality and quantity of the food, the price becomes very reasonable.

  • Price: $6 – $10

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Gringos Locos

Published on October 12, 2011 in Downtown and Mexican. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Located in downtown Orlando, Gringos Locos offers a variety of Mexican fare. The food is pretty good, and has a distinct flavor, setting it apart from the many Mexican restaurants in the area. The staff is very friendly, and the service is quick, making it great for lunch downtown. They’re also open late, until 3am or later, which is convenient for some late night munchies after a night downtown.

  • Price: $4 – $8

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Qdoba (Waterford Lakes)

Published on August 23, 2011 in Mexican. 0 Comments Tags: , .
  • Food Quality: 7/10
  • Food Quantity: 7/10
  • Cleanliness: 7/10
  • Atmosphere: 7/10
  • Service: 7/10
  • Price: $5 – $8

Qdoba offers a decent variety of Tex-Mex fare. They offer tacos, quesadillas, burritos, taco salads, and more. They food is good, but nothing really overly appealing. The price is just a bit high for the quality of the food. While Qdoba is closer to fast food, if you’re in the Waterford Lakes area and have the time, I’d recommend Amigos Original Tex-Mex Restaurant and Cantina. While obviously going for markedly different atmospheres, Amigos is much nicer, the food is better and they offer much larger portions, albeit at a higher price.

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Torta El Rey

Published on April 6, 2011 in Mexican. 0 Comments Tags: , , .
  • Food Quality: 7/10
  • Food Quantity: 8/10
  • Cleanliness: 5/10
  • Atmosphere: 4/10
  • Service: 8/10
  • Price: $3-$5

Torta El Rey looks like it is in an old Checkers building. Located in the heart of Orange Blossom Trail, it has bars on the windows, and only outdoor seating. Don’t go here for the atmosphere. Do go here for the $0.50 tacos (chicken or steak). I got 3 chicken tacos (with cheese, onions, and cilantro) and a 32oz drink for less than $5. The chicken is a mixture of white and dark meat, but they were surprisingly good. This place is definitely worth trying, but you might want to get it to go.

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Chili Daddy

Published on January 28, 2011 in American, Mexican and Soups. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .
  • Food Quality: 8/10
  • Food Quantity: 7/10
  • Cleanliness: 8/10
  • Atmosphere: 7/10
  • Service: 8/10
  • Price: $4-$8

Chili Daddy specializes in chili, but is not limited to just that. While I was only able to try a couple items, everything looked and smelled delicious. Each day they offer a couple different varieties of chili. I tried the traditional Texas style chili on a hot dog with shredded cheddar cheese. It was excellent, the hot dog was Boars Head, the chili had a great flavor, and wasn’t too spicy. I also had a couple of their tacos. The flavors offered are in line with the chili they offer that day, so I had the mango habanero chicken tacos. I honestly liked the tacos more than the chili. These things were excellent, mango and habanero is such a great combination with the spicy and sweet. While the tacos were great, I’m sure I would like the mango habanero chili equally as much. Rather than just eating a bowl of chili, you can get it over rice or pasta. I’ve had chili over pasta at home before, and it’s a nice way to stretch out a bowl of chili.

The service is great, taking your order, making your food promptly, and bringing it out to your table. The place is on the small side, with only about 10 tables, but it’s not meant to be a hangout. It’s a great place to eat some great food and get on with your day. Chili Daddy is currently cash only, so make sure you plan ahead if you normally use your debit or credit card. My only gripe with them would be that I didn’t feel like I got enough food for my money. But, I will say that the food itself is great, and would definitely recommend going here, as I would gladly visit them again.

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