[JohnN]

What are the best Mexican restaurants around? thanks

[Rokinronda]

I like the chimichanga at El Ranchito, in La Plaza Grande on the historic side! Very reasonable prices, also!

[dandt]

Has anyone checked out the Mexican-fresh restaurant at Colony Plaza? The article in V-Magazine sounded quite interesting.

[villages07]

dandt....

That would be Juan's Mexicali...which is a chain. You'll find an earlier review of it on TOTV. It was OK, not great, not awful. I say it is a step up from Taco Bell but not a full fledged Mexican restaurant like Chevys or On the Border.

Don't get your hopes up....

[DickY]

I ate at Juan's Mexicale last week. The menu is not the typical Tex/Mex fare, I had a Cuban wrap. The place was clean and the service was quick. This was at dinner time and there were 4 customers in the place. Web site http://www.juansmexicali.com/ for menu. I'd try them again with a different item.

[pqrstar]

El Ranchito, in La Plaza Grande near the post office on the historic side will get my vote for best Mexican food.

True Mexican food with reasonable prices and good service.

[JUREK]

Don't try the Mexican restaurant in Spanish Springs . Name escapes me but the food doesn't.. Let's say it did also lol

[Russ_Boston]

I know it's a chain but i love Chevy's. Closest one seems to be near Disney though.

[Village Kid 2]

El Ranchito in La Plaza Grande is my favorite local Mexican Restaurant. However, the absolute best I have had in the area is Taquitos Jalisco in Winter Garden. It is truly authentic, delicious, and reasonably priced. When I was last there a couple years ago, they had wonderful sangria and a Mariachi band that was great fun. It could easily be a destination day trip.

VK2

[jtdraig]

Try El Rodeo up in Belleview. It's in the KMART plaza. We ate there last week on a friend's recommendation and found it to be good. I'll have to eat there a couple of times before I recommend it with enthusiasm but our first experience was a good one. The chile rellenos were done in a different manner than I have ever seen them but they were tasty. Best of all, the pepper sauce was my favorite!!!! I'll be interested in any other comments.