Rafa's Guidebook for Orlando
Food Scene
Pho 88 Vietnamese Restaurant
730 N Mills AveGreat Viet and Thai food at a budget!
These people take tacos to a whole new level. I recommend the Lamb, Pernil or Cod.
57 molta ag muintir na háite
Tako Cheena
948 N Mills AveThese people take tacos to a whole new level. I recommend the Lamb, Pernil or Cod.
OMG! The food in this place is just Amazing. If you are in the mood for a twist on BBQ or brisket you need to visit Pig Floyds. Don't worry about what to pick, EVERYTHING IS GOOD!
50 molta ag muintir na háite
Pig Floyds Urban Barbakoa
1326 N Mills AveOMG! The food in this place is just Amazing. If you are in the mood for a twist on BBQ or brisket you need to visit Pig Floyds. Don't worry about what to pick, EVERYTHING IS GOOD!
Awesome Asian Small plates! It gets packed on Friday and Saturday nights so make sure to arrive early.
68 molta ag muintir na háite
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1103 N Mills AveAwesome Asian Small plates! It gets packed on Friday and Saturday nights so make sure to arrive early.
This is Coffee shop / Cocktail bar an Icon of Orlando "Hipster" Scene. I love to go here and just have some drinks with friends. There are also many restaurants close by in the Baldwin Park area.
36 molta ag muintir na háite
Stardust Video & Coffee
1842 Winter Park RdThis is Coffee shop / Cocktail bar an Icon of Orlando "Hipster" Scene. I love to go here and just have some drinks with friends. There are also many restaurants close by in the Baldwin Park area.
Great Korean and Sushi All-you-can-eat buffet for only 29.99. TIP: Go there hungry!
12 molta ag muintir na háite
Izziban Sushi & BBQ
5310 E Colonial DrGreat Korean and Sushi All-you-can-eat buffet for only 29.99. TIP: Go there hungry!
One of the best spots in town for Brunch. Great brunch buffet and unlimited mimosas for 29.99. TIP: Make your Brunch reservations a day or two ahead. This place fills up pretty quickly.
20 molta ag muintir na háite
Chela Tequila & Tacos
183 S Orange AveOne of the best spots in town for Brunch. Great brunch buffet and unlimited mimosas for 29.99. TIP: Make your Brunch reservations a day or two ahead. This place fills up pretty quickly.
This is the perfect place to have a beer and watch the orando citizens working out and strolling around lake Eola. I highly recommend this place to get to see some locals.
25 molta ag muintir na háite
Relax Grill and Bar at Lake Eola
211 Eola PkwyThis is the perfect place to have a beer and watch the orando citizens working out and strolling around lake Eola. I highly recommend this place to get to see some locals.
This is a great local spot to have Modern Southern Comfort Food. Check their hours because they usually close at 3pm.
64 molta ag muintir na háite
Se7enBites
617 Primrose DrThis is a great local spot to have Modern Southern Comfort Food. Check their hours because they usually close at 3pm.
Really good authentic Mexican Tacos with homemade tortillas. It's a good place to grab a bite.
40 molta ag muintir na háite
Black Rooster Taqueria
1323 N Mills AveReally good authentic Mexican Tacos with homemade tortillas. It's a good place to grab a bite.
OMG you will love breakfasts here. It's a must go for breakfast or Sunday brunch.
38 molta ag muintir na háite
White Wolf Cafe
1829 N Orange AveOMG you will love breakfasts here. It's a must go for breakfast or Sunday brunch.
Do you LOOOVE sandwiches? You need to visit this place. They are open late and open 24 hours on weekends :)
43 molta ag muintir na háite
Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria
67 N Bumby AveDo you LOOOVE sandwiches? You need to visit this place. They are open late and open 24 hours on weekends :)
This is a great Contemporary Cuban Cafe. Modern Latin Kitchen.
35 molta ag muintir na háite
Black Bean Deli Mills50
1835 E Colonial DrThis is a great Contemporary Cuban Cafe. Modern Latin Kitchen.
Super nice coffee shop. They got great coffee, tea, and pastries.
28 molta ag muintir na háite
Downtown CREDO - College Park
885 North Orange AvenueSuper nice coffee shop. They got great coffee, tea, and pastries.
Brazas Chicken
4797 S Orange AveGood Peruvian food like Ceviche and rotisserie Chicken.
This place has a very relaxed ambiance. It helps that they have 32 beers on tap. I highly recommend their sandwich called "the legend". It is very inexpensive, a whole meal and a beer will cost you less than $15. It is located in one of orlando's best neighborhoods: College Park.
16 molta ag muintir na háite
Ollie's Public House
3400 Edgewater DrThis place has a very relaxed ambiance. It helps that they have 32 beers on tap. I highly recommend their sandwich called "the legend". It is very inexpensive, a whole meal and a beer will cost you less than $15. It is located in one of orlando's best neighborhoods: College Park.
I think this is one of the best pizza places in town. Slices are HUGE! The restaurant has a very casual ambiance. I highly recommend this place.
67 molta ag muintir na háite
Lazy Moon
1011 E Colonial DrI think this is one of the best pizza places in town. Slices are HUGE! The restaurant has a very casual ambiance. I highly recommend this place.
One of my favorite sushi restaurants. It located in the trendy neighborhood of baldwin park. It is beautifully decorated and the food is superb.
38 molta ag muintir na háite
Seito Sushi Japanese Restaurant
4898 New Broad StOne of my favorite sushi restaurants. It located in the trendy neighborhood of baldwin park. It is beautifully decorated and the food is superb.
Do you feel like having sushi for lunch? then this is your spot. They have a really good Bento box for just $13. I eat here about once every 2 weeks. Go early because they close for lunch at 2pm.
13 molta ag muintir na háite
Shin Japanese Cuisine
803 N Orange AveDo you feel like having sushi for lunch? then this is your spot. They have a really good Bento box for just $13. I eat here about once every 2 weeks. Go early because they close for lunch at 2pm.
This is a high end american cuisine restaurant. It is located in of Orlando most beautiful neighborhoods, Baldwin park.
20 molta ag muintir na háite
The Osprey Tavern
4899 New Broad StThis is a high end american cuisine restaurant. It is located in of Orlando most beautiful neighborhoods, Baldwin park.
If you love desserts this is the place for you. Its a restaurant exclusively dedicated to serving delicious sweets.
39 molta ag muintir na háite
Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant Orlando
1905 N Orange AveIf you love desserts this is the place for you. Its a restaurant exclusively dedicated to serving delicious sweets.
Just a great authentic Vietnamese Restaurant. You will be cordially waited by the gracious owners themselves.
6 molta ag muintir na háite
Saigon Noodle and Grill
101 N Bumby AveJust a great authentic Vietnamese Restaurant. You will be cordially waited by the gracious owners themselves.
This is a very charismatic coffee and tea shop. They also serve really good wraps and sandwiches.
27 molta ag muintir na háite
Infusion Tea
1600 Edgewater DrThis is a very charismatic coffee and tea shop. They also serve really good wraps and sandwiches.
Fresh Kitchen
2855 S Orange AveClose by, healthy place to eat.
A very simple but very authentic Thai cuisine restaurant. The food taste delicious and they serve very generous portions. My favorite place to eat Thai food in Orlando.
Mee Thai
1200 Lee RdA very simple but very authentic Thai cuisine restaurant. The food taste delicious and they serve very generous portions. My favorite place to eat Thai food in Orlando.
Awesome place for weekend brunch. They have Spanish style tapas. Make sure to make reservations in advance.
101 molta ag muintir na háite
Santiago's Bodega | Orlando
802 Virginia DrAwesome place for weekend brunch. They have Spanish style tapas. Make sure to make reservations in advance.
Domu
3201 Corrine DrBest Ramen in Town!
Menagerie Eatery & Bar
101 S Eola DrGreat Spot for a weekend Brunch. Make reservations in advance.
Osphere Neighborhood Grill and Bar
407 East Central BoulevardNice place to have brunch right in front of Lake Eola.
Great casual spot to grab a bite from local food trucks. They have a great selections of local beer. Awesome spot to relax in the afternoon.
16 molta ag muintir na háite
À La Cart
609 Irvington AveGreat casual spot to grab a bite from local food trucks. They have a great selections of local beer. Awesome spot to relax in the afternoon.
This place serves deliciously crafted dishes in a in a nicely decorated yet unpresumptuous ambiance. Perfect for a date night or a Sunday brunch.
Artistic Smiles of Orlando
3592 Aloma AveThis place serves deliciously crafted dishes in a in a nicely decorated yet unpresumptuous ambiance. Perfect for a date night or a Sunday brunch.
This restaurant has some great ambiance to enjoy Mexican dishes and amazing Mezcal Drinks.
33 molta ag muintir na háite
Reyes Mezcaleria
821 N Orange AveThis restaurant has some great ambiance to enjoy Mexican dishes and amazing Mezcal Drinks.
Best authentic Oister Bar in Orlando. Its not fancy at all but if you love Oysters this is a must go to place in Orlando.
9 molta ag muintir na háite
Lee & Rick's Oyster Bar
5621 Old Winter Garden RdBest authentic Oister Bar in Orlando. Its not fancy at all but if you love Oysters this is a must go to place in Orlando.
One of my favorite places to eat Authentic Mexican Tacos in Orlando. Its small and super casual but the tacos don't disappoint.
MX Taco
207 N Bumby AveOne of my favorite places to eat Authentic Mexican Tacos in Orlando. Its small and super casual but the tacos don't disappoint.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a hidden Jewel of Orlando, it is a home furniture imports that turns into a beer and wine Bar at night. They have amazing decoration. A must see.
11 molta ag muintir na háite
Washburn Imports
1800 N Orange AveThis is a hidden Jewel of Orlando, it is a home furniture imports that turns into a beer and wine Bar at night. They have amazing decoration. A must see.
Great music here on Wednesdays. The bar is very down to earth and they make excellent cocktails. Great vibes.
22 molta ag muintir na háite
lil indies
1036 N Mills AveGreat music here on Wednesdays. The bar is very down to earth and they make excellent cocktails. Great vibes.
This is the biggest and best liquor store in Orlando. Go there and find the best selection for the best prices!
14 molta ag muintir na háite
Total Wine & More
4625 Millenia Plaza WayThis is the biggest and best liquor store in Orlando. Go there and find the best selection for the best prices!
This is a very nice beer and wine bar. Great ambiance and selection of beers from all around the world.
48 molta ag muintir na háite
Redlight Redlight
2810 Corrine DrThis is a very nice beer and wine bar. Great ambiance and selection of beers from all around the world.
This place has some really good bands coming every night. So check them out at thesocial.org
15 molta ag muintir na háite
The Social
54 N Orange AveThis place has some really good bands coming every night. So check them out at thesocial.org
An authentic local organic brewery really close to downtown. Go drink some organic beers and hang out with the locals!
23 molta ag muintir na háite
Orlando Brewing
1301 Atlanta AveAn authentic local organic brewery really close to downtown. Go drink some organic beers and hang out with the locals!
The Guesthouse
1321 N Mills AveSuper nice bar and upscale ambiance.
I really like this place. It's a wine bar located in one of Orlando's most upscale neighborhoods. You buy a card and then you can self serve from the hundreds of wines they have on tap. It's really cool place if you like wine.
99 molta ag muintir na háite
The Wine Room on Park Avenue
270 S Park AveI really like this place. It's a wine bar located in one of Orlando's most upscale neighborhoods. You buy a card and then you can self serve from the hundreds of wines they have on tap. It's really cool place if you like wine.
Are you a real NERD? Do you love 80's arcade video games? Well this Bar has been completely decorated with 80's game memorabilia and you can play your favorite arcade games while you sip on your favorite drink.
15 molta ag muintir na háite
Joysticks Arcade Lounge
25 W Pine StAre you a real NERD? Do you love 80's arcade video games? Well this Bar has been completely decorated with 80's game memorabilia and you can play your favorite arcade games while you sip on your favorite drink.
Speak easy. A stylish, dark wood, exposed brick filled hideaway housed on the third floor of a vintage furniture store from the late 1800s.
75 molta ag muintir na háite
Mather's Social Gathering
30 S Magnolia AveSpeak easy. A stylish, dark wood, exposed brick filled hideaway housed on the third floor of a vintage furniture store from the late 1800s.
Nice stylish bar, in the middle of Downtown ArtDeco style. Must have a cocktail here.
40 molta ag muintir na háite
The Robinson Cafe & Cocktail Lounge
63 E Pine StNice stylish bar, in the middle of Downtown ArtDeco style. Must have a cocktail here.
This place is awesome to eat really good asian Tapas and drink some beer. The ambiance is trendy but casual.
52 molta ag muintir na háite
TORI TORI
720 N Mills AveThis place is awesome to eat really good asian Tapas and drink some beer. The ambiance is trendy but casual.
World of Beer
431 E Central BlvdCool place to have a beer and enjoy Historic Lake Eola.
Arts & Culture
This is a one of a kind independent movie theatre where they have tables so you can see a movie and have dinner and drinks at the same time, They usually show really good foreign or independent films
77 molta ag muintir na háite
Enzian Theater
1300 Orlando AveThis is a one of a kind independent movie theatre where they have tables so you can see a movie and have dinner and drinks at the same time, They usually show really good foreign or independent films
On Sundays this place usually holds concerts for free or a small cover. Check out their schedule and see who is playing that Sunday, it makes for a really nice date cultural night.
8 molta ag muintir na háite
Timucua Arts Foundation
2000 S Summerlin AveOn Sundays this place usually holds concerts for free or a small cover. Check out their schedule and see who is playing that Sunday, it makes for a really nice date cultural night.
Parks & Nature
This is possibly one of the best attractions of the REAL orlando. A bar and a canoe rental place where you can go to the beautiful wekiva springs.
81 molta ag muintir na háite
Wekiva Island
1014 Miami Springs DrThis is possibly one of the best attractions of the REAL orlando. A bar and a canoe rental place where you can go to the beautiful wekiva springs.
This is THE lake of the city of Orlando. I recommend walking around it and enjoying the beautiful scenery the lake has to offer.
333 molta ag muintir na háite
Lake Eola
This is THE lake of the city of Orlando. I recommend walking around it and enjoying the beautiful scenery the lake has to offer.
Wekiwa Springs
Beautiful spring pool very close to Orlando city.
I love this little park. It is located in the heart on a beautiful lake in winter park. Feel free to go here for a picnic and relax while taking in the natural beauty.
26 molta ag muintir na háite
Kraft Azalea Gardens
1365 Alabama DrI love this little park. It is located in the heart on a beautiful lake in winter park. Feel free to go here for a picnic and relax while taking in the natural beauty.
Mayor Carl T Langford Park
1808 E Central BlvdThis is one of my favorite parks in Downtown Orlando.
This place is just incredible. It was built in the 1920's. One of my favorite places to visit. Google Bok Towers Gardens and read more about it.
224 molta ag muintir na háite
Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower BlvdThis place is just incredible. It was built in the 1920's. One of my favorite places to visit. Google Bok Towers Gardens and read more about it.
This is my favorite place to visit in Orlando. Its a 43 acre garden estate where you can walk, relax and enjoy the beautiful botanical garden.
48 molta ag muintir na háite
Harry P Leu Gardens
Harry P Leu GardensThis is my favorite place to visit in Orlando. Its a 43 acre garden estate where you can walk, relax and enjoy the beautiful botanical garden.
This is a very nice park to walk and enjoy nature. It's free and usually open until sunset.
52 molta ag muintir na háite
Mead Botanical Garden
1300 S Denning DrThis is a very nice park to walk and enjoy nature. It's free and usually open until sunset.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a really nice lake boat tour through one of the most ritzy areas of Orlando.You will see some of the most beautiful houses or Orlando. Highly recommend to do this on a clear afternoon.
160 molta ag muintir na háite
Scenic Boat Tour
312 E Morse BlvdThis is a really nice lake boat tour through one of the most ritzy areas of Orlando.You will see some of the most beautiful houses or Orlando. Highly recommend to do this on a clear afternoon.
This is my favorite place to do hot yoga in Orlando. The classes are intense but rewarding. I highly recommend it. GO to their Facebook at Orlando Power Yoga in order to see the schedule for the day.
6 molta ag muintir na háite
Orlando Power Yoga
2415 E South StThis is my favorite place to do hot yoga in Orlando. The classes are intense but rewarding. I highly recommend it. GO to their Facebook at Orlando Power Yoga in order to see the schedule for the day.
This is a great Stand-Up Comedy Improv. Its a great -place to take a date and have a few laughs.
43 molta ag muintir na háite
SAK Comedy Lab
29 S Orange AveThis is a great Stand-Up Comedy Improv. Its a great -place to take a date and have a few laughs.
Neighborhoods
Only a 20 minute drive from Orlando, Winter garden offers a very quaint experience of an old florida town street. It has many places to eat and drink.
112 molta ag muintir na háite
Winter Garden
Only a 20 minute drive from Orlando, Winter garden offers a very quaint experience of an old florida town street. It has many places to eat and drink.