Orlando's Best Budget Date Spot 2008

Casual eatery is known for its superb sandwiches and breakfasts.

Reviews:

• “Worst omelet ever”
• “What a disappointment”
• “Not consistent”
• “Awesome!”
• “Tooo Slow”

Briarpatch Restaurant

You’re the chef at this Mongolian-inspired grill, which features hands-on dining in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Tips: For the inexperienced Mongolian chefs among us, the grill offers recipes and tried-and-true combinations based on heat levels.

HuHot Mongolian Grill

Practice your pick-up lines before hitting this Caribbean-themed singles dream.

Reviews:

• “Awesome”
• “The Mojito’s are Great”
• “Nice deck but that’s it”
• “Great Food and music”
• “Love it”

Tips: Standout desserts are the pina-colada bread pudding and the tart Key lime pie.

Bahama Breeze

Open-pit, home cooking from the first family of BBQ.

Reviews:

• “Best Darn Bar-B-Que”
• “Best pulled pork in Florida!”

Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que

With its fiery sauces and funky murals, this spot treats Tex-Mex with undergraduate reverence and irreverence.

Reviews:

• “Best nachos anywhere”
• “Beyond Belief!!”
• “Very good quality, great service and really really hot sauce!”
• “The best fast tex-mex in the Central Florida Area”
• “Amazing…truly amazing.”

Tips: Tijuana Flats sells about 3,500 outrageously named hot sauces through its catalog, with “death packs” and select favorites available at the restaurant.

Tijuana Flats

New York-style deli delights crowds in an Orlando strip mall.

Reviews:

• “Good, Good Food”
• “Fanstastic but Not Kosher!”
• “Wow!”
• “The Best in Orlando!!!”

TooJay’s Deli

Unpretentious, stick-to-your-ribs food prepared in a haven for sports fanatics.

Reviews:

• “Fingernail in Soup”
• “Best nachos in town!!!”
• “Don’t ask for barbeque sauce….”
• “Worst experience.”

Tips: Sports fans are taken care of here; there are plenty of TVs to watch the big game.

Orlando Ale House

Authentic Mexican fare served up in an out-of-the-way locale that’s worth the trip.

Reviews:

• “best mexican food in the wourld!!!!”
• “Good Mexican food in Florida? Who knew!!!”
• “The best Mexican food in Orlando, great service, great price…”
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• “Excellent spot!”

Tips: A strolling mariachi band provides entertainment and takes requests on Thursday and Saturday nights beginning at 6:30pm.

Taquitos Jalisco

A rooftop bar complete with a killer view.

Reviews:

• “sausage fest”
• “Has Potential, Misses the Mark”
• “Best Friday or Saturday night hangout!!!!”
• “The only bar worth going to”
• “great place, much better then chillers "

Tips: This is a favorite spot for locals as well as tourists absorbing some of Orlando’s nightspots.

Latitudes

Patrons can enjoy a poolside snack or refreshing cocktail at this laid-back spot located in the Hard Rock Hotel.

Pool Bar

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