The Tavern Bar & Tacos — Restaurant in Orlando

We wanted somewhere super casual, near downtown as we had another stop there, and Mexican sounded good.

It is an unassuming establishment and calls itself a ‘vibe’ vs a dive bar. It’s a dive bar IMO with really great food.

They are located on colonial and although they have signage, it’s easy to pass. They have several parking spots but it was a slow night and that lot was half full, so I imagine it would be hard to park there for games and such.

This is not generally my scene, but we were thoroughly impressed. They had a jukebox, dart throwing and sports on. It was loud but we could communicate.

Our server was Mark. He was incredible. He was managing several tables and the phones - all at the same time.

The menu is impressive for such a small place and leans to bar food and Mexican. There are even a few Vegan and other specialty options. And they have happy hour too.

I noticed that a lot of the food options were listed as spicy and that’s not what I wanted. So, I custom-made a quesadilla. It was huge and so very good (one piece pictured). One of the best I’ve had here in Orlando and not overloaded with cheese - the perfect amount.

My husband had 3 pork tacos and couldn’t finish them. They were also very, very good. We had leftovers which was nice. And, they have great prices! I think our bill (without the discount) was only about $35!!

I had a basic $5 glass of wine and he had a Corona. Not bad and satisfied the craving.

If you are down there and looking for this vibe and food, check them out. We will...

A Culinary Delight to Savor! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

If you’re on the hunt for a new favorite spot, let me introduce you to a gem that deserves all the praise: the Birria Melt! This dish is nothing short of spectacular—imagine a perfectly grilled buttery toast replacing the typical taco, utterly packed with flavor. Priced at $16.99, it’s not just filling; it’s an experience! I easily rate this a solid 10 out of 10.

Next on the menu is the Pork-Chase-A-Dilla priced at $12.99. This dish comes in a generous portion and is bursting with savory goodness and a delightful barbecue flavor. It’s a must-try for anyone seeking a rich and satisfying flavor profile.

But if you’re in the mood for something crispy and fun, don’t miss the Tavern Tenders at just $11.99. Each piece is breaded to perfection and seasoned just right. We paired ours with a fantastic honey Sriracha sauce that elevated each bite—dipping everything in it was a game changer!

The ambiance of the place is equally enticing. The atmosphere is chill and welcoming, perfect for any friend group, and the universal aesthetics offer a vibe everyone can enjoy. Kudos to Chase for providing exceptional service and thoughtful suggestions throughout our visit! Fun events like Trivia Thursday make it even more exciting—can’t wait for that!

Overall, this place is a must-try, and I highly recommend making a visit. You won’t regret indulging in these mouthwatering dishes!...

My girlfriend and I stopped here on a Friday for lunch because she found it on the Offline subscription.

We ordered the sampler to get a good taste of their food because it had four tacos, a chicken, barbecue, pork, birria, shrimp, a side of queso Blanco, side of guacamole, side of pico, tortilla chips, and two elite corn.

They had a sign that said the margarita of the month was orange Creamsicle so we ordered one of those to taste it. It had a nice ring of salt and sugar around the rim and had a nice little hint of orange Creamsicle flavor that wasn’t overpowering.

We were very pleasantly surprised that the four different tacos were excellent! The birria dip was super flavorful as was the taco itself. The shell was perfectly crispy and there was still a lot of meat juice dripping out the sides when you picked it up. The shrimp, pork, and chicken tacos were all equally delicious!

The tortilla chips were very plentiful and nicely crispy. The sides of guacamole, and pico were plentiful and had a very good taste and were fresh. The queso was also flavorful and just had enough heat in it that my girlfriend was still able to eat it because she doesn’t like spicy food but she liked this. The elote was flavorful and there was enough cream and other flavors at the bottom of the serving container that we both had enough to dip after every bite.

We would...