Restaurants in Orlando
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Pio Pio
Don't let the strip mall location deter you from a delightful Colombian food odyssey. The inexpensive Latin cuisine is a well-kept secret, known for its juicy rotisserie selections; don't miss the picada appetizer with its kicky sauces.
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El Farito Cuban Grill
A standout among Cuban fast food, this mom and pop type sandwich shop whips up traditional bocadillos like media noche (pork, ham and Swiss cheese) and has the best mango batido (milkshake) this side of Havana.
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K Restaurant & Wine Bar
Deep-red walls, exposed brick and big windows give this little urban café an airy decor. The creative menu focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients and changes daily. For dinner on Mondays, the only option is the $35 prix-fixe meal.
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Primo Hoagies
Not just your ordinary sub sandwiches. The menu is exhaustive, but includes the infamous hard-salami sandwich 'the Viagra,' and the prosciutto, mozzarella, plum tomato 'Roman Empire' that'll conquer any hunger pang.
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Giordano's Pizza
The preferred take-out/delivery pizza joint in the area has great stuffed- and thin-crust pizzas plus hearty pasta dishes and a surprisingly wicked eggplant parmesan. They deliver to hotel rooms and vacation homes.
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Tijuana Flats
A good bet for lunch, Tijuana Flats has huge burritos and gooey quesadillas that come with your choice of 12 different hot sauces, from 'Georgia Peach and Vidalia Onion' to 'Smack My Ass and Call Me Sally'.
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Ethos Vegan Kitchen
The 100% vegan menu includes pizzas with broccoli, banana peppers, zucchini and seitan, pecan-encrusted eggplant, homemade soups and various sandwiches with names like A Fungus Among Us and the Hippie Wrap. Look for Ethos a few blocks south of White Wolf Café.
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Rincon Criollo Cafe
Consistently wins as the hands-down local Cuban favorite. Take your pick from traditional black beans and rice to vegetarian cuisine like pressed veggie sandwiches smothered with fat Cuban bread.
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Kosher Korner
Pricey yet unique since it's run by the Chabad Lubavitchers, a faction of Orthodox Judaism that proselytizes within the Jewish faith. But where else are you going to find falafel on Hwy 192?
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Hue
Another favorite with the 20-somethings of Thornton Park, with sidewalk seating and bustling weekend brunch. The name refers to hue of color, not the city in Vietnam.
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Lower East Side
The kosher deli Lower East Side in the Vista Center strip mall offers decent food and make a good choice for folks looking for a quiet meal without any fanfare.
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India Palace
One of the three mom-and-pop restaurants in the Vista Center strip mall which offers decent food and make a good choice for folks looking for a quiet meal without any fanfare.
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Havana’s Café
One of the three mom-and-pop restaurants in the Vista Center strip mall which offers decent food and make a good choice for folks looking for a quiet meal without any fanfare.
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Vegan Hot Dog Guy
A twist on traditional greasy slices of late-night pizza, this dude sells vegan hot dogs with all the 'healthful' trimmings. Located across Orange Ave and the Social club.
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The Grape
A sophisticated wine bar with a simple menu, plenty of windows and modern decor, the Grape attracts folks who just want to relax in relative quiet.
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Greek Corner Restaurant
A simple cafe with white walls and a small patio, this little place across from Lake Ivanhoe serves delicious gyros, moussaka and other Greek specialties. Located a few blocks south of White Wolf Café.
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Seasons 52
For a little under - indulgence, try this fresh-food grill that eschews butter, espouses low-cal and still pulls off a tasty meal.
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Season's Harvest
Offers supercheap but yummy breakfast sandwiches and gourmet offerings such as smoked turkey and gouda with cranberry mayo on a croissant.
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Medieval Times
Medieval Times takes you back to the Middle Ages, when everyone ate with their hands (kids dig this) while watching jousting tournaments.
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Guinevere's Coffee House
Housed inside the gallery at Avalon Island arthouse, it has caffeine in all its guises, sugary treats and live acoustic music.
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Cadillac Diner
Quick and easy diner food, with enormous breakfast specials and home-cookin'-style platters like hot roast beef sandwiches.
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Mark Two Dinner Theater
Mark Two Dinner Theater does daily performances such as Titanic and Annie Get Your Gun while you eat.
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Dexter's
If you're craving low-key, head for this neighborhood café in fashionable Thornton Park on the edge of downtown.
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Le Coq Au Vin
Known for its namesake, this immensely popular restaurant serves superb but hard-to-pronounce French specialties.
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Sea Thai
Hidden in a strip mall is this surprisingly chic restaurant serving what could well be the best Thai in Orlando.
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