Best Cheap Eats in Orlando

Burgers and sandwiches are well-regarded for their flavor, generous portions, and quality ingredients, particularly the meat and mayonnaise.

“The meat is flavorful and cooked to perfection.”

Service is frequently described as first-rate, friendly, and wonderful, with specific mentions of attentive staff.

“Wonderful service.”

The atmosphere is described as pleasant, though not a primary focus for most diners.

“Pleasant atmosphere”

The restaurant is consistently lauded for its fair pricing and large portion sizes, offering significant value for money.

“Eat twice as much as you'd get”

The food is well-regarded as excellent, authentic, and incredibly flavorful, with many diners calling it the best they've ever had.

“Best tacos I've ever had”

Customer service is frequently highlighted as outstanding, with staff described as friendly, welcoming, kind, and treating customers like family.

“Customer service went above and beyond”

The atmosphere is generally described as fun and casual, with friendly staff contributing to a positive experience.

“Genuinely such a vibe”

The food is considered very reasonably priced, with generous portions that offer outstanding value.

“Generous portions, and great prices”

The soul food is well-regarded for its authentic, flavorful, and well-seasoned taste, often evoking memories of home cooking. Portions are remarkably generous.

“This is one of the best meals”

While many diners highlight friendly and welcoming service, a few instances of rudeness and a general lack of attentiveness have been noted.

“The customer service was top notch”

The atmosphere is described as homey and friendly, though the small space and limited seating mean it functions primarily as a takeout establishment.

“A very homey feel”

Diners consistently find the generous portions and high quality of food to be remarkably well-priced, offering significant value.

“Worth every penny”

The food is well-regarded for its authentic flavors, tender and juicy meats, and expertly seasoned dishes, particularly the tacos and quesadillas made with handmade tortillas.

“Most authentic tacos in Orlando!”

Service is generally described as friendly, fast, and efficient, with staff noted for their kindness and attentiveness.

“Amazing staff, location is”

The atmosphere is that of a humble, favorite food truck, appreciated for its authenticity rather than a traditional dining experience.

“Nice go-to food truck.”

Customers consistently highlight the unbeatable value, with reasonable prices for generous portions and high-quality, authentic food.

“The value is unbeatable”

The food is well-regarded for its delicious, home-style Southern cooking, with particular recognition for the grit bowls, salmon croquettes, and sweet potato pie. Ingredients are noted as fresh and dishes are well-seasoned.

“The "Grit Bowl" is truly phenomenal”

Service is frequently described as excellent, warm, friendly, and personable, with staff going above and beyond to make customers feel welcome.

“Service was impeccable”

The atmosphere is generally positive, with a "favorite" feel, though it is located inside a convenience store with limited seating.

“Go-to”

Customers consistently find the prices to be very reasonable, with generous portions making it an outstanding value for money.

“Prices are very comparable”

The oysters are well-regarded for their outstanding freshness, size, and flavor, often described as the best diners have ever had. Other seafood items like shrimp and crab cakes also receive positive mentions.

“Oyster were great, fresh and tasted perfect”

Service is frequently highlighted as friendly, attentive, and first-rate, with many staff members, including specific individuals like Kellen and Jennifer, being recognized for making the dining experience memorable.

“He made the experience even better”

The atmosphere is consistently described as a 'dive bar' or 'old school Florida' experience, which many find charming and authentic, though some note it lacks polish.

“Old school Florida raw bar”

The restaurant is widely considered to offer top-notch value, with generous portion sizes, particularly for oyster buckets, at reasonable prices.

“The best price in town”

The food is well-regarded for its authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and generous portions, with many dishes like tacos, tamales, and burritos being highlighted.

“Amazing street tacos and their Horchata”

Service is a mixed bag, with many positive interactions but a recurring pattern of rudeness, particularly from a specific female server and the owner, often noted by non-Hispanic patrons.

“Incredibly rude and unprofessional!”

The atmosphere is described as a no-frills, humble, or 'hole-in-the-wall' market/restaurant, which some find charmingly authentic and others find lacking in ambiance.

“No frills, Mexican market”

Well-regarded for the restaurant for its outstanding value, offering large portions and authentic food at very reasonable prices.

“Great food and low prices”

The food is generally considered good to very good for its price point, with Swedish meatballs being a consistent highlight. Some dishes, like the salmon, have been noted as bland, and occasional complaints about dryness or saltiness exist.

“Meatballs are awesome!”

Service is often described as fast and efficient, with many positive mentions of helpful staff. However, a few diners note slow lines or an employee who appears disengaged.

“Amazing service !”

The atmosphere is generally seen as a convenient and pleasant break during shopping, with ample seating and a bright dining area.

“Nice atmosphere”

The restaurant is well-regarded for its affordability and generous portion sizes, making it an excellent value for shoppers.

“The best deal in town!”

The Jamaican food, particularly the jerk chicken and beef patties, is well-regarded for its authentic flavor and deliciousness, often described as the best diners have ever had.

“Best jerk chicken in Orlando”

Service is generally described as good and friendly, with one instance of excellent customer care and helpful recommendations.

“Customer service on point.”

The atmosphere is casual, located within a gas station, which may not appeal to all diners seeking a traditional restaurant setting.

“In a gas station”

The restaurant is noted for offering outstanding food at a great price, providing substantial portions that satisfy hunger.

“Great price!!”

The food is well-regarded for its delicious flavors, fresh ingredients, and generous portions, with many diners calling it some of the best they've had.

“Some of the best I've had”

Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, though specific mentions are infrequent.

“Outstanding service and attention”

The atmosphere is not a primary focus of reviews, but it is generally perceived as clean and respectable.

“Environment is clean”

Diners consistently highlight the first-rate value, noting large portions and affordable prices, often stating it's more than enough for two people.

“So much food for your money”