CILANTRO TAQUERIA

Health grade
B · 84/100
Orange County rank
Safer than 28%
Diner rating
4.7 ★ · 969 reviews
Violations
1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 5 basic
Last inspected
Mar 2026

It currently ranks safer than 28% of Orange County restaurants we grade. The most recent report (March 30, 2026) still cited 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 5 basic violations, so there's room to climb. Diner rating: 4.7 from 969 reviews. Menus here flag options for vegetarian, dairy-free, and healthy diners.

Trend: improving · 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
1427 S BUMBY AVE, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Mexican restaurant, Taco restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.7 stars (969 reviews)
Seats
46
Phone
(321) 247-5665
Website
Official website
Photo of CILANTRO TAQUERIA
Photo: Cilantro's Taqueria

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.7 Community-sourced rating 969 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The direction of travel is downward across these 23 reviews. Where front-of-house comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.7, so it reads as a strength. Freshness and temperature follows at 30% of reviews, where ratings average 5.0.

The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (20 of 23). The split is 20 positive to 2 negative across 23 rated reviews, with 1 in the middle.

On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a B (84/100) with 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 5 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. The visit behind that grade was March 30, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 28% of the restaurants we score. For specifics, the last inspection cited cross-contamination and food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 23 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    Love this place! I Always recieve a kind greeting as soon as I walk in. The food is always fresh and delicious 😋. I highly recommend.

  • June 27, 2026

    Yummy food at reasonable prices; service is fast and friendly, with a relaxing atmosphere.

  • June 15, 2026

    Delicious Tacos al Pastor. Excellent service!

  • May 29, 2026

    Laid pack atmosphere and the food is 🔥 everybody is always super friendly. One of our favorite quick stop places to get some good food!!

  • May 28, 2026

    La quesadilla, normal, la tortilla de paquete de harina y pollo y queso, sin sabor mexicano, el taco de pescado igual, nada de sabor, la tortilla falsa de esas blancas de paquete . El taco de carnitas si por fin la masa de maíz amarillo, ese si supo a México. Las 3 cosas $26 costoso por para lo insípido. El personal amable y amigable. No me gusta que algo tan sencillo y que puede ser tan rico no tenga ese sabor mexicano que se caracteriza.

  • May 19, 2026

    Great selection of tastebud tantalizing delicious food, lively environment and terrific service. Favorite go to place for authentic tacos, elote, and more.

  • May 16, 2026

    I have been a customer for approximately 3 years it was literally my favorite restaurant but today I got confused asking for some glasses thinking that they had charged me and it turns out that they were glasses for water, even so I grabbed soda from the fountain and the owner told me about cheating insinuated that I was stealing with bad intentions and even wanted me to leave and not come back again, that made me quite sad since I loved this place! I hope they can improve the way they say things so that someone else doesn’t go through that less when they are willing to have a good experience, and choose to eat here over any other restaurant, very sad.

  • May 14, 2026

    In no world ever should a basic taco be $5.75. All of the food was extremely overpriced. Taste wise 6/10. Atmosphere is very cute inside. Service was very fast. 4 tacos, small guacamole and chips, 2 drinks and a burrito $60?!

  • May 10, 2026

    My husband and I have been going here since they first opened and had an atm in the lobby. There isn’t one item on the menu that we don’t enjoy plus they have a hot sauce bar!

  • May 6, 2026

    Authentic Taqueria

  • April 22, 2026

    Great food, great atmosphere, great service!

  • April 11, 2026

    Great food, kids meals are delicious, warm and friendly service. Clean space.

  • April 4, 2026

    Los tacos tenían muy buen sabor y todo se sentía fresco. Los chips estaban frescos y la salsa muy rica. A mi hija también le gustó la horchata.

  • April 2, 2026

    Adorable Mexican restaurant- great food, nice spot. I had the taco salad. The cucumbers are a nice touch. I really love their beans and rice. My husband loves the chorizo burrito

  • March 21, 2026

    this is my favorite place to get tacos. it is always clean. they are always friendly. it's shockingly affordable. the weekly special is a feast for under $20. when I lived downtown i came here a lot. now i just eat here whenever I get the opportunity

  • March 17, 2026

    Great tacos and awesome staff!!

  • March 6, 2026

    First timer there. Ordered a carne asada taco, fish taco,rice and beans. Everything came out hot and fresh,and very tasty. Looks like I found a new spot.

  • March 2, 2026

    Awesome and fresh food, I like chips and salsa, if you do too ask for more salsa lol. A+++

  • February 25, 2026

    Found this place for a work lunch adventure to try something different and it did not disappoint. I lucked out and since it was Tuesday, enjoyed the Taco Tuesday special - 3 tacos, chips and drink for $14 was awesome. They let me mix/match so had beef, carnitas and chicken fajita tacos. All amazing and I left stuffed. We'll definitely return.

  • February 21, 2026

    Place felt cozy and great atmosphere. The food was phenomenal. Best tacos I’ve ever had. Love this place!

  • February 9, 2026

    This is a local spot where the food always tastes fresh and delicious. I love the agua de tamarindo, so I stop by whenever I'm in the area.

  • February 8, 2026

    This place …. Just go test it out! I’ve been wanting to try it for a while and today was the day. Their menu is a hit no matter what you order. The chicken fajita tacos are simply spectacular. They are seasoned and cooked to perfection. If they had a location closer to Longwood I would probably stop grocery shopping and just go here!

  • January 21, 2026

    Friendly owner, amazing tacos and fresh guacamole/horchata!

Overall Score

65 / 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 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 8 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 8 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 8 PM
Friday
11 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 9 PM
Sunday
Closed

Inspection history

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

  1. March 30, 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
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
  2. December 9, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training

Safer options nearby

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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 30, 2026