OCOEE TACO COMPANY

Few places split the difference like OCOEE TACO COMPANY. The dining room gives it 4.6 stars across 1,481 reviews; the inspector gave it an F — 58 out of 100 — at its most recent visit on April 13, 2026.

By health score it sits safer than 3% of Orange County restaurants we grade — among the riskier kitchens in the county. The grade reflects 4 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 7 basic violations at its last inspection on April 13, 2026. Worse, the trend is downward. Safer, higher-graded picks nearby are listed below.

Loved (4.6★) but failing (F, 58/100) · safer than 3% of Orange County

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Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to OCOEE TACO COMPANY, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • NESSAS FOOD COMPANY

    4.6★ 0.2 mi away

  • FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES ORLANDO/OCOEE

    4.1★ 1.2 mi away

  • DENNY'S #6379

    4★ 1.2 mi away

Restaurant details

Health grade
F (58/100)
Violations
12 total — 4 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic
Address
40 TAYLOR ST, Ocoee, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Mexican restaurant, Restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.6 stars (1481 reviews)
Seats
11
Phone
(407) 614-2990
Website
Official website
Photo of OCOEE TACO COMPANY
Photo: The Ocoee Taco Company

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 1,481 reviews
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What diners say — our read

This is the pattern the site exists to surface: strong reviews, weak inspection. The staff tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.5 stars. Freshness is the next most common subject, in 20% of reviews (averaging 5.0).

A third strand, pacing, appears in 15% of them at 3.7 stars. 19 of 20 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 1 are two or lower. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 19 of 20.

The inspection record is the harder read. DBPR graded this kitchen an F (58/100) on 4 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 7 basic violations — a verdict the review average does not reflect. That result dates from April 13, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is downward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 3% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. What the inspector actually wrote up: cross-contamination.

The practical read: people enjoy eating here, and the kitchen still failed its last inspection. Those are separate claims, and only the second one gets checked by anybody. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 20 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 21, 2026

    Best authentic Mexican cousin

  • June 10, 2026

    Amazing Tacos and great service, Fast friendly and clean

  • May 26, 2026

    Los mejores tacos que me he comido en mi vida, tacos de lengua, con una salsa deliciosas, una atención muy buena súper recomendado

  • May 26, 2026

    Small place (about 20 seats inside) with delicious food. One of our regular go-to places.

  • May 24, 2026

    We really enjoyed the food. Fresh good quality. keto tacos. cheese base!

  • May 20, 2026

    Best salsa on planet... great tacos...you must try this place... truly amazing

  • May 19, 2026

    this was a very very good place. The service was outstanding and the food as well. We got shrimp we got chicken barbacoa. Chorizo and steak. Every single was throughly enjoyable. You are going for the food and the service. Highly recommend and cannot wait to go back.

  • May 8, 2026

    Best tacos around!!!! Amazing staff!!!!! This is a must try!!!!

  • May 5, 2026

    Amazing place! I talked to the owner at length. She uses fresh ingredients. Tortillas are bought daily from local vender. Evidently Anthony Bourdain ate here and raved about the food.

  • April 29, 2026

    What an incredible and beyond delicious experience. Julia was so lovely and helped us decide what to eat. The food was so fresh and tasty. Julia kindness touches our hearts- I only wish we lived closer to visit more often. 💕 I had to get a takeout sangria on the way out as it is so authentic 🍷🍊

  • April 23, 2026

    AMAZING TACOS AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE AMAZING OWNERS I ordered from here for the first time and got 3 fish tacos and they were absolutely DELICIOUS! I wish I ordered more for my husband to try, will order from here again within the next couple days so he can try the tacos from here as well. Also it is so sweet how they tape your Uber Eats to-go bag so it can’t be tampered with, I really appreciated the thoughtfulness. I called afterwards and one of the owners, Julia, picked up the phone and she was just the absolute SWEETEST! She said in the future if I place an order I can always call and ask for more sauces, they’re opened late on Friday and Saturday (which is amazing to know), it was honestly just such a pleasure speaking with her! Kindest owner 100% would recommend!

  • April 15, 2026

    Great Mexican food and great service

  • April 12, 2026

    Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to. Highly recommend if you’re looking for authentic, great tasting food

  • April 11, 2026

    Authentic street tacos worth driving to. The Barbacoa is a must!

  • April 10, 2026

    Just moved from Houston and this was the first restaurant I’ve tried since in Florida. I ordered the flautas and let me tell you, after my first bite I instantly knew I’d be a regular. I also had the opportunity to speak with the business owner and he was a very genuine and down to earth guy. Overall experience 10/10

  • April 9, 2026

    Man. I had the shrimp tacos. They were amazing. First time ever having a shrimp taco. Try them you won't regret it.

  • April 3, 2026

    Great food. Great people. Great live music.

  • April 2, 2026

    Delicious and authentic Mexican food. Great service. Everything taste fresh.

  • April 1, 2026

    AWFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE! WE HAVE BEEN IN OCOEE FOR 40 YEARS AND HAVE BEEN COMING TO THIS RESTAURANT FOR 10 NEVER HAVE I EVER BEEN TREATED WITH SUCH DISRESPECT! WHOEVER IS ANSWERING YOUR PHONES PASSED ME TO 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE. THEN TOLD ME TO ORDER AGAIN. SO I DROVE UP TO THE RESTAURANT TO PLACE ORDER SINCE 2 PEOPLE THAT TOOK IT WASN’T ENTERING IT BY THE THIRD PERSON I HAD ENOUGH. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS A JOKE! THERE WAS A SEVERE FOOD ALLERGY WITH ONIONS AND I TRIED TO EXPLAIN THAT TO THEM NOT TO CROSS CONTAMINATE. WHEN I GOT TO THE RESTAURANT I TRIED STARTING OFF MY ORDER WITH THE FOOD ALLERGIES AND AS I TRIED TO TELL HER THERE WAS A FOOD ALLERGY SHE CUT ME OFF AND TOLD ME TO ORDER WITH AN ATTITUDE AND ARMS IN THE AIR AND TOLD ME I WAS GIVING HER A HARD TIME. YOUR IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE INDUSTRY AND CUSTOMERS KEEP YOUR LIGHTS ON! RESTAURANTS THAT DONT TAKE THIS SERIOUS COULD KILL PEOPLE. CARE ABOUT YOUR COMMUNITY AND THE CUSTOMERS THAT KEEP YOUR BUSINESS OPEN OR FIND ANOTHER BUSINESS TO BE IN THAT YOU DONT HAVE TO CARE ABOUT CONSUMER NEEDS.

  • March 29, 2026

    AMAZINGGGGGG spot!! Tasty food, excellent customer service and super cute atmosphere/decor! Highly recommend checking them out. Me encantó los tacos 🌮 😋 , si voy a regresar!!

Overall Score

20 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 0/40
    Grade F
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

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

Opening hours

Monday
10:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
7 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
7 AM to 8:30 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. April 13, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    4 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed (×2)
  2. September 15, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 8 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation

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: April 13, 2026