PRS TACO PALACE

PRS TACO PALACE is among the lower-graded kitchens we track. Its most recent inspection on April 29, 2026 put it at 62/100 — a D on our A–F scale.

Inspectors cited 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 8 basic violations. That leaves it safer than 5% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Its trend is downward, not up. Safer, higher-graded options nearby are listed below.

D grade · 62/100 · safer than 5% of Orange County restaurants we grade

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Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to PRS TACO PALACE, by Florida DBPR grade:

Restaurant details

Health grade
D (62/100)
Violations
13 total — 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic
Address
717 W SMITH ST, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Tex-Mex restaurant, Bar
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.1 stars (874 reviews)
Neighborhood
College Park
Seats
152
Phone
(407) 440-2803
Photo of PRS TACO PALACE
Photo: Skip Rowland

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.1 Community-sourced rating 874 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The most recent reviews here are worse than the older ones — 3.3 against 4.2. Where service comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.0, so it reads as a strength.

11 of 18 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 5 are two or lower. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (8 reviews). Coverage here reaches back to Aug 2025 and forward to Jun 2026.

None of that is visible in a star rating: the most recent DBPR inspection graded this kitchen a D (62/100), citing 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 8 basic violations. Diner sentiment and inspection result are measuring different things here, and only one of them is checked by the state. DBPR last walked in on April 29, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. That puts it ahead of 5% of graded kitchens in Orange County. The citations behind that grade include food from approved source and cross-contamination.

When the crowd and the inspection agree this closely, the signal is worth taking at face value. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.

Our own analysis of 18 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Friendly service, good food, reasonably priced, drinks available, nice crowd, not too loud. Location safe, parking behind restaurant.Handicap ♿, debit/credit welcome.

  • June 3, 2026

    Yum! The food is very tasty and service is very friendly. Drinks are strong. Great atmosphere with a fun laid back decor. The cost is not cheap but reasonable. Favorites from several visits: enchiladas (cheesy but the rice was a bit undercooked), chicken taco, special Reuben taco. The taco salad was boring. I enjoy the 99 c chops and salsa, even if the salsa is not extraordinary. The margaritas are good. Service is usually very efficient.

  • May 17, 2026

    Honestly, I don’t understand why anyone goes here. It’s been horrible for a long time. Tried to order draft beer, but was told it was warm. Ordered a margarita instead, but it tasted like something in it had gone bad. When I told the server, she pulled out a straw and TASTED IT!! Which is so insane. She agreed it was gross and something was wrong. The salsa was clearly straight from a jar. My daughter’s rice was cold and crunchy. Her chimichanga had no cheese, and was soggy not crunchy. Looked like they had just poured salsa on top…. And I was still charged for that gross margarita. I love a hole in the wall and the atmosphere was fine, but that’s it. I will not go back.

  • April 19, 2026

    Fun place on a Sunday night. Great people.

  • April 16, 2026

    Live music this Sunday!!

  • March 3, 2026

    Overall decent atmosphere, food was not good. Accidentally left my credit card and had to cancel with Chase because someone used it to go to a footwear store after I left a voice message to hold my card in safe keeping until I could come get it. Would not go back. Don’t leave your credit card!

  • March 1, 2026

    Really fun dive kind of bar. Food wasn’t great but bar was fun.

  • February 25, 2026

    Good food and a nice place to hang out and have a beer

  • February 23, 2026

    My kid brought this home and it was like the worst version of white people taco night I've ever seen. And the chicken was absolutely inedible.

  • February 23, 2026

    Interesting Mexican restaurant. Atmosphere was fun. You can sit at the bar or sit in their dining room. Service was quick and attentive. Food was hot and fresh. Large portions for a reasonable price. If I'm in the area I'll stop here and try something different.

  • February 18, 2026

    Good service and the food was delicious.

  • February 6, 2026

    The food has no flavor. Rice was hard. Been here twice and the food is still terrible. Service was great. I don’t see myself willing going back. 👎

  • October 14, 2025

    Best salsa and chips ever!!!! Truck Stop taco is the must -try ! Crisy and cheesy 🌮

  • October 8, 2025

    Fun friendly atmosphere

  • September 9, 2025

    I like this place. The shredded beef tacos and/or enchiladas remind me of some my mom used to make. Maybe that’s why I like the food. Just don’t expect any refills of your sweet tea anytime soon. Some servers are good while some…. Not so good.. three stars on the service might be a little generous… depending on your server.

  • August 28, 2025

    Definitely a dive bar and not the cleanest place in College Park. Funky Tex Mex place with a cool vibe. The brisket fajitas are amazing!!!

  • August 23, 2025

    Love the food. Service is good. Ignore the place 😃

  • August 21, 2025

    It’s an old outdated place, not worth the money and the time. The bartender was great that’s about it.

Overall Score

28 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 10/40
    Grade D
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    4.1★ 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
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 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. April 29, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 8 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
  2. December 11, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training

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 29, 2026