GARIBALDI MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Does GARIBALDI MEXICAN RESTAURANT keep a clean kitchen? Mostly — a B (84/100) at its latest inspection, March 3, 2026. That visit logged 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 5 basic violations.

Inspectors cited 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 5 basic violations. That puts it safer than 28% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.7 from 6,850 reviews. Menus here flag options for vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free diners.

B · 84/100 · safer than 28% of Orange County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
B (84/100)
Violations
7 total — 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic
Address
2430 E SEMORAN BLVD, Apopka, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Mexican restaurant, Bar, Burrito restaurant, Latin American restaurant, Restaurant, Taco restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.7 stars (6850 reviews)
Seats
242
Phone
(407) 814-7103
Website
Official website
Photo of GARIBALDI MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Photo: Garibaldi (Apopka) Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.7 Community-sourced rating 6,850 reviews
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What diners say — our read

62% of reviews here touch on how guests are treated, more than any other theme. Where how guests are treated comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.5, so it reads as a strength. Speed of service is the next most common subject, in 31% of reviews (averaging 5.0).

5 stars is the modal score, given by 11 of the 13 reviewers who rated. Of the 13 rated reviews, 12 sit at four stars or better and 1 at two or below. Behind those, price is raised in 15% of reviews (5.0 average).

The kitchen graded a B (84/100) on 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 5 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. That inspection was on March 3, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 28% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. Among the items recorded were cross-contamination and in-use food dispensing utensils properly stored.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. Everything above is computed from the 13 reviews reproduced below.

Our own analysis of 13 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    I love this place when im working and get a break to eat the service is great 99 percent of the time u get refills without having to ask the food comes out fast and ur not waiting on someone to come to the table for over 5 min your in and out fast

  • June 24, 2026

    Большие порции и очень вкусно,приятная атмосфера

  • June 23, 2026

    Great fun and busy place with reasonable prices!

  • June 23, 2026

    Always great, friendly staff quick service and celebratory atmosphere

  • June 23, 2026

    It's a LOUD place, good food, good service, but there music is ALWAYS WAY TO LOUD!!! ALWAYS!!! blaring it!, so if you want a peaceful relaxing lunch/dinner you won't like it unless your in to VERY LOUD music, we went on June 19th sat far away from the bar and the music from the soccer game was so loud my plates were moving on the table and my ears hurt, unreal, and I've been to rock concerts and it was so loud we won't go again, and the shorter older gentleman manager walks around not speaking English just watches you kind of creepy must be a relative to the owner as he just stares at you standing there...strange, definitely NOT a relaxing meal, I had to get ours to go it was to way to loud!

  • June 22, 2026

    Customer service was awesome. The food was good but 2 of the 5 meals were cold when they arrived at the table. The atmosphere was very family friendly.

  • June 17, 2026

    Amazing atmosphere! Picture worthy all around! All the staff is attentive and friendly. Service is impeccably quick! The food is always consistent and delicious! Sangria and margaritas are awesome too! Highly recommend! Chile rellanos and carnitas street tacos are on point!

  • June 9, 2026

    Excellent Mexican food at reasonable prices. I judge Mexican restaurants first by their chips and salsa, both of which were perfect. The guacamole was chunky and tasted great, as did the tortilla lime soup. An attentive and competent waiter served us... Definitely recommended 👍🏼

  • June 8, 2026

    Delicious food 😋

  • June 8, 2026

    Justin, our sever was great, very attentive and kind. The restaurant atmosphere was absolutely awesome and the music was on point 🎵💃 I had a skinny mango margarita and it was absolutely amazing 🍹. For entrée we had Steak Tampiqueno y Fajitas Garibaldi (Chicken) so tender, juice and so much flavor. Definitely, super recommend, can't wait to come back 😊

  • June 7, 2026

    Great food, service and staff super friendly. Very attentive. Definitely will come back

  • June 5, 2026

    Really nice place

  • June 3, 2026

    Love the food and drinks. It is a combination of restaurant / sports bar, with TVs lined up in the high table section. If there's a soccer match on, it can get pretty loud, so don't expect quiet ambiance during popular sporting events. The food is good with generous portion sizes. Be hungry!

Overall Score

63 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.7★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10:30 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. March 3, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
  2. July 28, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×2)
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed

Safer options nearby

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Data last updated: March 3, 2026