MERGUEZ RESTAURANT
MERGUEZ RESTAURANT keeps a tidy record. Its most recent health inspection on February 6, 2026 came back an A at 96 out of 100.
It pulls 4.3 stars across 1,152 reviews and ranks safer than 66% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Look for mediterranean in Orlando. Menus here flag dairy-free, keto, paleo, halal, and other dietary options.
Get directions Call (407) 778-4343
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- A (96/100)
- Violations
- 4 total — 4 basic
- Address
- 11951 INTERNATIONAL DR STE C8, Orlando, FL
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
- Categories
- Moroccan restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.3 stars (1152 reviews)
- Seats
- 40
- Phone
- (407) 778-4343
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
This is what agreement looks like: high ratings, clean inspection. Reviewers who mention the staff rate this place 4.8 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.
What nobody raises here is serving size — it goes unmentioned across all 17 reviews. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 15 of 17. The corpus runs from Nov 2025 through Jun 2026 — not a single moment in time. 16 of 17 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 1 are two or lower.
That matters because 12% of reviews raise cleanliness and rate it 3.0 on average — a complaint the inspection record does not support, since DBPR graded the kitchen an A (96/100). That result dates from February 6, 2026. The trend across inspections is improvement. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 66% of the restaurants we score. What the inspector actually wrote up: in-use food dispensing utensils properly stored 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 17 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Amazingly tasty food! We always come here on vacation because the staff is friendly and inviting, the salad is crazy fresh and the dressing amazing. We've had the various meat platters and they are really flavorful. The meat is always cooked perfectly, juicy. The rice is always fresh and cooked perfectly as well. My kids even get excited for the salad and hummus. Truly a near Moroccan spot.
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Authentic and delicious! We got a tagine and a bastilla. Both great.
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Best food ever, 10/10. Everything tasted so good and fresh and it was all soo delicious thank you🙏god bless
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Authentic Moroccan food, delicious plates, and very clean restaurant. As a Moroccan, I really enjoyed the flavors and atmosphere. Highly recommend! 👏🏼
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The food is so good
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Really good
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Great Mediterranean food, we had mergaz sandwiches they were the best I eat the last few years, very tasty and yummy , if you are looking for some original Mediterranean taste this is the place .
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The place need server , because the place has only one person do everything cashier, boss boy ,sever and more..
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Thanks for the amazing couscous experience to my guests! Everyone loved it and keep asking where I got it from 😅 Big shout-out to Yassin and Haja for the top notch customer service. Best couscous in the greater orlando Thank you Merguez restaurant ❤️
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The food is good, the service is nice! Very family oriented restaurant! As always, the experience is great.
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AMAZING! I don't understand why this restaurant is not 5 stars. It's homemade food guys! Just delicious, great choice and fair price. We came with 8 people and we had a great dinner! Best in Orlando so far!
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This is the best place for those looking for delicious, distinctive Moroccan food with an authentic Moroccan flavor. Here you will find Moroccan-style meat and chicken, and then delicious Moroccan tea. I was very happy to come to this place with my family and friends.
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Loved our experience here grabbing a quick takeaway for our family. Staff were so friendly, food was amazing!
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Everything was delicious!
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The food is okay but I've made better moroccan food following recipes online. The restaurant os absolutely filthy! The dishes, floor, bathroom, windows, etc are all untouched (and hasn't been for a while). This isnt typical daily "dirty."
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THE FOOD WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Another reason why I came to Florida for vacation was to eat here again! I love this place. Staff are nice, beautiful place, amazing location and once again the food is delicious 😋
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This is my favorite restaurant for Gyros , coming here since 5 years ago , family place and the taste is just unique ! Highly recommended 🤍🙏🏻
Overall Score
80 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12 to 9 PM
- Tuesday
- 12 to 9 PM
- Wednesday
- 12 to 9 PM
- Thursday
- 12 to 9 PM
- Friday
- 12 to 9 PM
- Saturday
- 12 to 9 PM
- Sunday
- 12 to 9 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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February 6, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 4 basic
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 40 — Employee personal belongings
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September 12, 2025 · Routine - Food
Administrative complaint recommended
2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 50 — Current license, properly displayed
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: February 6, 2026