SAN MIGUEL MEXICAN GRILL

Health grade
B · 83/100
Orange County rank
Safer than 25%
Diner rating
4.3 ★ · 1,545 reviews
Violations
3 intermediate and 8 basic
Last inspected
Mar 2026

It currently ranks safer than 25% of Orange County restaurants we grade. The most recent report (March 5, 2026) still cited 3 intermediate and 8 basic violations, so there's room to climb. Diner rating: 4.3 from 1,545 reviews. Menus here flag options for vegan and vegetarian diners.

Trend: improving · B (83/100) · safer than 25% of Orange County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
B (83/100)
Violations
11 total — 3 intermediate, 8 basic
Address
1442 ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, Apopka, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Mexican restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.3 stars (1545 reviews)
Seats
163
Phone
(407) 703-5232
Website
Official website
Photo of SAN MIGUEL MEXICAN GRILL
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Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.3 Community-sourced rating 1,545 reviews
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What diners say — our read

One subject runs through these 26 reviews more than any other: the staff. Where front-of-house comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.7, so it reads as a strength. Wait times follows at 23% of reviews, where ratings average 4.5.

No one in this corpus comments on how much food arrives at all. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (21 of 26). Of the 26 rated reviews, 24 sit at four stars or better and 1 at two or below.

On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a B (83/100) with 3 intermediate and 8 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. The visit behind that grade was March 5, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 25% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. For specifics, the last inspection cited in-use food dispensing utensils properly stored and food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 26 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    Araceli was amazing ! Also best Mexican in Florida, 12/10 recommend this place.

  • June 28, 2026

    According to my 10-year-old son, this is “the BEST restaurant in the world” and deserves a rating of 200 trillion out of 10. 😂 His absolute favorite meal is the kids chicken quesadillas with rice and beans, and he talks about it nonstop. He even said, “I can’t wait to grow up and learn how to drive so I can come here by myself whenever I want!” If a restaurant can earn that kind of loyalty from a kid, you know it’s doing something right. ❤️

  • June 24, 2026

    Food was delicious as usual, the Acapulco chimichanga is excellent, their grilled chicken is unlike any other Mexican restaurants. Our server ,Araceli, was very attentive to our needs and never let my sweet tea get empty which is very important to me. Would highly recommend San Miguel if you want some great Mexican food in Apopka, especially with so many others to choose from .

  • June 23, 2026

    This place always has great service and the food is fresh!

  • June 23, 2026

    Araceli is gorgeous inside and out! Bubbly and welcoming attitude definitely will be back cause of her!

  • June 20, 2026

    Hubby and I decided to try this place out after driving by a few times… so glad we did! The food was amazing, drinks were strong… I already can’t wait to be back!

  • June 19, 2026

    Great atmosphere 👌 👏 👍 🙌

  • June 19, 2026

    Great food! Service was nice, Araceli really took care of us!

  • June 14, 2026

    Araceli is awesome! We come here often and when she is working she already knows our order when we sit down. Our drinks are always delicious and she’s very attentive!

  • June 13, 2026

    Food took way too long . The food was good. But for the food and the drinks the wait time was tooooo much

  • June 13, 2026

    Don't go to the bat if you are white. Won't serve you.. my last time coming here. After I got up and placed my order up front because she wouldn't even look my way.. went back to the bar and was still ignored. Some of the other girls had to literally tell her I was there and wanted a drink.. after all that I denied the drink and waited for my food. I eat here a lot, my last time

  • June 5, 2026

    food is always great,drinks as well

  • June 2, 2026

    Taco Tuesday had a four taco lunch! Yummy! Nice presentation and excellent server!

  • May 24, 2026

    Excellent service and food

  • May 22, 2026

    Great dinner tonight as usual, reliable and good cocktails.

  • May 22, 2026

    I love the food here. I have been over 4 times and the service and food has been exceptional. It is a very picturesque and unique place. The decoration is happy and very diferent from anything I've seen, in a good way. Being there puts a smile on my face :)

  • May 13, 2026

    We really like San Miguel Restaurant and recommend it to others. Definitely go in the weekends as I think the food is more consistently good. We’ve gone during the week when less crowded and can taste the difference, thus the 4 stars. Not sure why, maybe different cooks during the week?

  • May 8, 2026

    I love it here my husband and I come here once a month we get a bucket and I get happy margaritas. We order appetizer n all and it’s about 100 dollars it’s so worth it the staff its incredibly attentive . I recommend this place 1000000000% and they play Spanish music that I love

  • May 7, 2026

    I ordered a Tres Leches. They said they didn’t have the cream for it, so I said okay give me a flan. I get home and find out they just gave me a piece of cake, in other words a Tres Leches without the cream. I called the manager and she said “Well we still have the cake. Would you like to come back and get the flan?” No, I wanted a refund because I ordered Tres Leches, not a piece of cake like we discussed! So the manager’s solution is to offer to let me drive all the way back there to get a flan? The food was otherwise fine.

  • May 6, 2026

    Mi familia y yo fuimos el 5 de mayo , fue muy divertido, música en vivo, juego para adultos y niños y la comida deliciosa, muy buena decoración para tomar fotos

  • May 6, 2026

    10/10 Primera vez que vengo y luis fue super chido, la verdad me encantó el servicio el mejor 5 mayo que he tenido

  • May 6, 2026

    Luis súper buena atención 10/10 primera ve q vengo y quedé encantada, la comida súper rica!

  • April 28, 2026

    Overall experience was a good one and I would go back. The food was good but I did expect the salsa to have a little more flavor and spice. Our meals were good and I would not hesitate to go back and have another however, my soda did not taste very good. It was a fountain drink and they probably need to change the water filter. The service was great. I liked the atmosphere but the music was a bit too loud.

  • April 27, 2026

    Food [flautas and tostadas] was fresh, tasty and good quality. The bathroom could have used a bit of attention…not horrible. The BEST part was the kindness of the servers/staff. They were all pleasant, smiling and looked like they enjoyed working there. •• Rodolfo •• from Mexico City, was our server and he was the best. Accommodating, fun, kind and attentive… he even gave me a couple of to-go samples of their house made salsas. He’s a great ambassador of your restaurant. We will return! 🌮 🌯 😋 Gracias // 4-27-26 We had a late lunch today and our server was Rudolph. This time we ordered a soup and the birria tacos combination. As we’ve been here several times today was the best meal so far. Even the chips and the variety of salsa were tremendous. I liked the salsa Verde because it had a nice extra kick to it. Rudolph truly has the best customer service, and it is sincere, from the heart. His only objective is to ensure our dining experience is the best ever, and he likes to exceed expectations, which he does. Your entire staff is great and very dedicated… They are excellent ambassadors for your restaurant!

  • April 27, 2026

    Araceli did an amazing job taking care of my friends and I! Food is amazing and so were the people.

  • April 26, 2026

    My server was Evelyn and she was very sweet and accommodating. My food came out quick and it was so delicious and the margaritas are on point !

Overall Score

60 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.3★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 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 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. March 5, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 8 basic

    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×4)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
  2. July 15, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 15 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×3)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×5)
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to SAN MIGUEL MEXICAN GRILL, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • PANERA BREAD #4174

    3.7★ 0.1 mi away

  • SUBWAY #47418

    3.7★ 0.1 mi away

  • FIREHOUSE SUBS

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This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: March 5, 2026