42 Best Mexican Restaurants near Sorrento

“Outstanding authentic MX food.
My girls had the street tacos & I had the enchiladas with red sauce and barbacoa beef.
This is a hidden gem.
Bonus: attached to a Mexican grocery. For desert we went to the grocery and got Mexican icecream & candy.“

“The Staff is Super Friendly,from the Greeters to the Kitchen, Especially the Manager and Waiters, Waitresses, Food is really Tasty and well presented. Over all, I can not say anything against this Restaurant. 💯, We go there every week.“

“We went for lunch for my besties birthday. Food and service were amazing. A bonus is this spot is the BEST food ever. I havent had authentic Mexican food in Orlando since I lived in Southern California 13 years ago. The only drawback was the lighting. It was way too bright. We almost wanted to put on our Sunglasses but didn't want to be rude to such kind staff members. Please consider dimming your lighting. It is a great place though, nicely remodeled and great accents and pretty dinnerware. We have ordered food over 25 times and it is always excellent!“

“absolutamente recomendable, sabor exquisito, original mexicano. Musica De chente excelente. felicidades hacia falta un restaurante Como este. mucho exito y que el negocio cresca. soy su fan desde hoy.“

“We went to the Fiests Grande restaurant today (2-1-25). Somebody told the manager that my husband was stealing a cup that was on another table. My husband saw the cup and was showing me how cool it was (we are seniors and if my husband liked a cup that he saw he would have asked our server if the restaurant sold them, we do not have to steal. Nor were we dressed poorly.) So, the manager came over to us, and demanded to look in my husband's bag. I felt so bad for my husband! The look on his face! He was mortified! She did not find a cup, because my husband did not take anything. She embarrassed my husband and me in front of everyone. I approched the manager and told her she was out of line and she told me she had to protect her customers...well, my husband and I were also her customers, she didn't protect us from public humiliation! She also told me " I am Mexican, I know how it feels. I don't know what she meant by that. We will never visit that restaurant again, and probably won't go to Mt. Dora again either! Needless to say, our beautiful day was ruined.“

“Awesome food! I highly recommend this place for its delicious dishes, friendly atmosphere, and quick service.“

“Excelente comida y gusto! El “Staff” muy especial. Visitados desde Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Fantastic and authentic! Saw this place on the way to Tampa anx decided to try it on the way back. Good choice.“

“Today was my first time and I was surprised how beautifully done the decor is. Enjoyed lunch, George waited on us and he is outstanding. I had the quesadilla best tortilla I have had steak was tender. Fried ice cream I would do again and recommend for sure. will be back next Wed for dinner with friends“

“New to the area and decided to look for something we haven't tried yet. Walking up, the place looked closed, but thankfully it wasn't!
​We intentionally came during a slower time, so the place was almost empty. Typically, that’s when you risk getting slower service or lesser quality food, but we were completely surprised by how great everything was. Paola was our server and she was fantastic—speedy, attentive, and highly recommended. Make sure to ask for her and let her know I sent you!
​We started with the dip trio, which is always a great way to sample multiple flavors. I haven't said this in a long time, but the table salsa was absolutely fantastic, closely followed by the bean dip. The queso and guacamole were both really good as well.
​My wife ordered the Pollo Cancun, and let me tell you, I instantly regretted not getting it myself. It was honestly the best chicken and shrimp dish I have ever tasted!
​I got the Chile Relleno, which was perfectly prepared and very good. My only slight critique was the red sauce; my wife loved it, but I just thought it was okay—not my favorite, but not bad by any means. Even the rice and beans were excellent. We typically just pick at them, but here we actually enjoyed them both.
​We finished up with the fried ice cream for dessert, which was great. We will absolutely be back to enjoy that again and to explore the rest of the menu!“

“The food was a solid 10/10—everything tasted great. Unfortunately, the customer service was subpar. Stephanie asked for my name, and when I explained that I hadn’t ordered yet and was there to place an order, she told me to give her a minute. While I looked over the menu, she tapped her fingers on the counter to get my attention instead of simply acknowledging that she was ready. Her overall demeanor felt dismissive and unwelcoming, and she never once said “thank you.” Great food, but the customer service could definitely use improvement.“

“The food here is so good! They also have a bakery where they make Tres leche cakes and other yummy desserts. We have eaten here several times and have not Been disappointed yet. The cake we got for our son‘s 16th birthday was so delicious.“

“Came in from Kentucky. Unfamiliar w/restaurant, so ordered an El Grand beef steak burrito with queso. That thing was not only great, it was two-meals big! Chips and salsa among the best appetizers ever! This is a terrific Mexican eatery, with awesome Mexican ambiance! Highly recommended!“

“Good food, fun ambience…most of all, JAM (Jami) 😊 was our server and she was wonderful. She was kind, friendly and most professional. The beef and chicken flautas were slightly dry yet the salsa made a difference. We enjoyed the variety of salsas too. Gracias !!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an amazing experience at La Perla Tapatia Mexican Restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every bite was spot on, from the perfectly seasoned dishes to the generous portions. A huge shout-out to Tony, our server, who truly made the night even better. He was friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect without ever being overbearing. You can tell he genuinely cares about great service. Between the outstanding food and Tony’s excellent service, this place is a must-visit. We’ll definitely be back — and asking for Tony again!“

“They never disappoint!! Steak and shrimp never gets old!!“

“I just came across this place on Saturday and I've already been back!!! the ice cream!!!!! and the drinks and the food and the chips and it just my new favorite place I'm looking forward to going back !!! and we had sweet little sever she was just very pleasant and knowledgeable about all the food“

“I don’t hand out 5-star reviews easily when it comes to Mexican food because growing up around San Diego spoiled me with some of the best tacos in the world… but WOW. 🌮🔥

Tacos Don Pepes is officially one of the best hidden gems in Central Florida.

Yesterday I stopped in for the carne asada tacos and they instantly took me back to California. The meat was perfectly seasoned, juicy, flavorful, and cooked exactly the way authentic carne asada should be. The tortillas, salsa, and freshness of everything were absolutely incredible.

Then this morning I came BACK because I couldn’t stop thinking about the food and tried the chilaquiles… and OMG. Some of the best chilaquiles I’ve had in Florida. Authentic, comforting, homemade, and packed with flavor.

But what really made this place special was the people. The staff and family here are unbelievably friendly, welcoming, and genuine. You can feel the pride and love they put into every plate. They treated me like family from the moment I walked in, and that kind of personalized hospitality is rare these days.

Being from Jalisco, Mexico, you can truly taste the authenticity in their food. This isn’t watered-down Tex-Mex — this is real Mexican cooking made with heart.

If you’re searching for the best tacos in Orlando or the best tacos in Apopka, stop what you’re doing and make the drive to this place. It’s 100% worth it.

Hidden gem status: CONFIRMED. 🌮🇲🇽🔥
— @Jojo_The_FlyingFoodie“

“I love how the restaurant is decorated. The service and the food is always great. This is one of our favorite restaurants“

“Once you stop by, it may become your go-to for Mexican street-style tacos as well. And if you've ever been to Mexico, this place will almost instantly transport you back to that experience. Humble, authentic, consistent. In the last decade, I've never had a single bad bite at this family-run operation. One of these times, I'm actually going to think to take a picture of the food instead of diving in like I've never been fed before.“

“If I had the time to write a 5 page essay about how good the taco with fried pork belly was, I would. Lina is COOKING at this place for real. One of the best tacos I've had in ages, had my ratatouille moment here on that first bite and got a glimpse of my childhood. Keep cooking!! 10/10“

“Great service and way cheaper then most places. Portions are way better served then most places. Always full for a reason, Definitely recommend!“

“so good! decided to come here for the first time after moving near zellwood and noticed this mexican spot. Emma helped in the process of ordering and was extremely helpful and nice! We ended up getting flautas and tacos and they were so good!! we will definitely be back to try the other menu items!“

“No complaints! Was a great lunch.“

“Friendly family owned restaurant in Umatilla serving delicious meals.“

“This place has the best authentic Mexican food . We had the enchiladas with the rice and beans. Also had the tongue tacos and the Cabeza tacos. So good. The food was amazing. Definitely a taste of Mexico. It's a small place. Only 6 tables but also doubles as a meat market. The staff was super friendly. Did not have a long wait for our food. Maybe twelve minutes or so, considering all the people that were coming in for take out. This will be my go to place for Mexican food. Definitely a hidden gem.“

“Had our first experience yesterday. The fruit drinks are super tasty! The tacos, empanadas and sopes were delicious! The pastor was our favorite! Definitely planning to return! It is an outdoor place with one table and five chairs so plan accordingly. But the food was delicious!“

“Todo exquisito! 100% recomendado.“

“They are always amazing 🤩!“

“A true hole in the wall restaurant inside a Mexican store. Food was absolutely delicious ?. Nothing fancy or extravagant, just good old fashion Mexican comfort food. I had street tacos and they were delicious. Highly recommend this hole in the wall. Like I said Nothing fancy just good food.“

“Food was delish , it smelled great , nice and clean. Manager took our order and also brought out chips with guacamole, cheese and salsa. Service was Great!!“

“great food and Atmosphere“

“Giving a five star review- not because of perfection, (close, but no one is 🤩 ) and not because Tijuana Flats offers top notch costly meals and services; this rating is based on the quality and flavor, as well as the ever friendly staff and atmosphere.
The food here is delicious, well prepared, fresh, and not overly priced. We have our favorites, (like the “Dos Tacos” and “Atom Bombs”, the Chicken Chimichanga, and now adding the Tostadas to that list). We normally get the beef tacos, and the chicken chimichanga, all served with chips that are made fresh. Something to mention about the chicken choices-blackened chicken is good, but chunky- where the regular chicken is shredded, which we like better. Everything is made to order, with your specific taste profile in mind. We also enjoy the amazing sauce bar, where you can choose the sauce with the flavor of your liking; our top favorite is the “Smack My Sweet A$$ & Call Me Sally”, which has a delicious sweet yet spicy flavor that isn’t too hot- but if you prefer more of a kick, feel free to climb that hot, spicy and flavorful ladder- it’s safe to say that you’ll find the right one! After you’ve finished your meal, make sure to leave room for dessert… we love the “Cookie Dough Flautas”, which are flour tortillas stuffed with cookie dough and deep fried, sprinkled with powdered sugar with chocolate syrup to dip them in if you prefer. You can call in an order, or make an order online or on the app, or come in and sit down and enjoy the fun artwork and friendly atmosphere. Most have indoor/outdoor seating as well. All of them have the “Hot Bar” station, to grab the sauces I mentioned above. They have a selection of bottled sauces that you can purchase to take home and enjoy. They also have a great drink selection, with a few choices you don’t see elsewhere.
We now go to the Hunt Club location, located in the Apopka area, off of 436. Great staff, and any interaction we’ve had with Josh, the manager, has always been stellar. Great people, great location.
To sum it up, this place offers delicious fresh meals that hit the spot. Highly recommended. We’ve been customers since the first Tijuana Flats opened up in Winter Park- and we have been more than happy with them ever since.“

“If you like typical Mexican food, then this is the place. It is a "strange" atmosphere, it is not "nice", it is a mix of grocery, butcher shop, restaurant... the food is EXCELLENT, the service leaves a lot to be desired and that is what makes me think about it every time I return... Today's experience (October 30, 2024) in terms of service was TERRIBLE. But the food makes me come back despite the bad treatment“

“Excelente servicio, y delicioso sazón 🍽️ 10/100000“

“Oh my...they make fresh tortillas. I didn't care to buy any..then when we were on the road and I sampled my friends..I totally regretted my choice. I ate 3 of her 12. Flan was amazing. The fresh fruit drinks were refreshing on a hot Florida day.“

“Exelente“

“Great Tex-Mex food. Friendly servers.“

“Great Food and Great service... My husband and I love coming here... If you leave hungry, its your own fault... The plates are always loaded with delicious food....“

“Ashima G. Hands down best employee ever! This man can multi task like No other and still ask you how your day is going. If you want to smile and have your order be right every time then this is the place to go. Thank you Ashima for always making my day. Your the best!“

“Me and my friend came in today to get some food. We were craving Taco Bell 🛎️ and we didn’t want to spend too much on food. We bought a bunch of stuff, but I got blown away The Grilled Cheese Burrito is AMAZING! The one in the silver wrap, was so good 😊 OMG. I recommend that one if you don’t know what you want to get when you come here. Try that one it’s fabulous! The total for 7 food items and one drink was under $30, can’t beat the price and we got full so full that at least me, ate again 10 hours later. Great customer service and friendly staff, thank you.“