Rafa's Guidebook for Orlando

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Rafa And Nikole
Rafa's Guidebook for Orlando

Food Scene

Great Viet and Thai food at a budget!
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pho 88 Vietnamese Restaurant
730 N Mills Ave
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Viet and Thai food at a budget!
These people take tacos to a whole new level. I recommend the Lamb, Pernil or Cod.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tako Cheena
948 N Mills Ave
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
These people take tacos to a whole new level. I recommend the Lamb, Pernil or Cod.
OMG! The food in this place is just Amazing. If you are in the mood for a twist on BBQ or brisket you need to visit Pig Floyds. Don't worry about what to pick, EVERYTHING IS GOOD!
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pig Floyds Urban Barbakoa
1326 N Mills Ave
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OMG! The food in this place is just Amazing. If you are in the mood for a twist on BBQ or brisket you need to visit Pig Floyds. Don't worry about what to pick, EVERYTHING IS GOOD!
Awesome Asian Small plates! It gets packed on Friday and Saturday nights so make sure to arrive early.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1103 N Mills Ave
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awesome Asian Small plates! It gets packed on Friday and Saturday nights so make sure to arrive early.
This is Coffee shop / Cocktail bar an Icon of Orlando "Hipster" Scene. I love to go here and just have some drinks with friends. There are also many restaurants close by in the Baldwin Park area.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stardust Video & Coffee
1842 Winter Park Rd
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is Coffee shop / Cocktail bar an Icon of Orlando "Hipster" Scene. I love to go here and just have some drinks with friends. There are also many restaurants close by in the Baldwin Park area.
Great Korean and Sushi All-you-can-eat buffet for only 29.99. TIP: Go there hungry!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Izziban Sushi & BBQ
5310 E Colonial Dr
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Korean and Sushi All-you-can-eat buffet for only 29.99. TIP: Go there hungry!
One of the best spots in town for Brunch. Great brunch buffet and unlimited mimosas for 29.99. TIP: Make your Brunch reservations a day or two ahead. This place fills up pretty quickly.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chela Tequila & Tacos
183 S Orange Ave
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the best spots in town for Brunch. Great brunch buffet and unlimited mimosas for 29.99. TIP: Make your Brunch reservations a day or two ahead. This place fills up pretty quickly.
This is the perfect place to have a beer and watch the orando citizens working out and strolling around lake Eola. I highly recommend this place to get to see some locals.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Relax Grill and Bar at Lake Eola
211 Eola Pkwy
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is the perfect place to have a beer and watch the orando citizens working out and strolling around lake Eola. I highly recommend this place to get to see some locals.
This is a great local spot to have Modern Southern Comfort Food. Check their hours because they usually close at 3pm.
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Se7enBites
617 Primrose Dr
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a great local spot to have Modern Southern Comfort Food. Check their hours because they usually close at 3pm.
Really good authentic Mexican Tacos with homemade tortillas. It's a good place to grab a bite.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Rooster Taqueria
1323 N Mills Ave
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Really good authentic Mexican Tacos with homemade tortillas. It's a good place to grab a bite.
OMG you will love breakfasts here. It's a must go for breakfast or Sunday brunch.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
White Wolf Cafe
1829 N Orange Ave
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OMG you will love breakfasts here. It's a must go for breakfast or Sunday brunch.
Do you LOOOVE sandwiches? You need to visit this place. They are open late and open 24 hours on weekends :)
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria
67 N Bumby Ave
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Do you LOOOVE sandwiches? You need to visit this place. They are open late and open 24 hours on weekends :)
This is a great Contemporary Cuban Cafe. Modern Latin Kitchen.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Bean Deli Mills50
1835 E Colonial Dr
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a great Contemporary Cuban Cafe. Modern Latin Kitchen.
Super nice coffee shop. They got great coffee, tea, and pastries.
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Downtown CREDO - College Park
885 North Orange Avenue
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Super nice coffee shop. They got great coffee, tea, and pastries.
Good Peruvian food like Ceviche and rotisserie Chicken.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brazas Chicken
4797 S Orange Ave
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good Peruvian food like Ceviche and rotisserie Chicken.
This place has a very relaxed ambiance. It helps that they have 32 beers on tap. I highly recommend their sandwich called "the legend". It is very inexpensive, a whole meal and a beer will cost you less than $15. It is located in one of orlando's best neighborhoods: College Park.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ollie's Public House
3400 Edgewater Dr
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place has a very relaxed ambiance. It helps that they have 32 beers on tap. I highly recommend their sandwich called "the legend". It is very inexpensive, a whole meal and a beer will cost you less than $15. It is located in one of orlando's best neighborhoods: College Park.
I think this is one of the best pizza places in town. Slices are HUGE! The restaurant has a very casual ambiance. I highly recommend this place.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lazy Moon
1011 E Colonial Dr
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
I think this is one of the best pizza places in town. Slices are HUGE! The restaurant has a very casual ambiance. I highly recommend this place.
One of my favorite sushi restaurants. It located in the trendy neighborhood of baldwin park. It is beautifully decorated and the food is superb.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seito Sushi Japanese Restaurant
4898 New Broad St
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of my favorite sushi restaurants. It located in the trendy neighborhood of baldwin park. It is beautifully decorated and the food is superb.
Do you feel like having sushi for lunch? then this is your spot. They have a really good Bento box for just $13. I eat here about once every 2 weeks. Go early because they close for lunch at 2pm.
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Shin Japanese Cuisine
803 N Orange Ave
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Do you feel like having sushi for lunch? then this is your spot. They have a really good Bento box for just $13. I eat here about once every 2 weeks. Go early because they close for lunch at 2pm.
This is a high end american cuisine restaurant. It is located in of Orlando most beautiful neighborhoods, Baldwin park.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Osprey Tavern
4899 New Broad St
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a high end american cuisine restaurant. It is located in of Orlando most beautiful neighborhoods, Baldwin park.
If you love desserts this is the place for you. Its a restaurant exclusively dedicated to serving delicious sweets.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant Orlando
1905 N Orange Ave
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you love desserts this is the place for you. Its a restaurant exclusively dedicated to serving delicious sweets.
Just a great authentic Vietnamese Restaurant. You will be cordially waited by the gracious owners themselves.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saigon Noodle and Grill
101 N Bumby Ave
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Just a great authentic Vietnamese Restaurant. You will be cordially waited by the gracious owners themselves.
This is a very charismatic coffee and tea shop. They also serve really good wraps and sandwiches.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Infusion Tea
1600 Edgewater Dr
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a very charismatic coffee and tea shop. They also serve really good wraps and sandwiches.
Close by, healthy place to eat.
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Fresh Kitchen
2855 S Orange Ave
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Close by, healthy place to eat.
A very simple but very authentic Thai cuisine restaurant. The food taste delicious and they serve very generous portions. My favorite place to eat Thai food in Orlando.
Mee Thai
1200 Lee Rd
A very simple but very authentic Thai cuisine restaurant. The food taste delicious and they serve very generous portions. My favorite place to eat Thai food in Orlando.
Awesome place for weekend brunch. They have Spanish style tapas. Make sure to make reservations in advance.
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santiago's Bodega | Orlando
802 Virginia Dr
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awesome place for weekend brunch. They have Spanish style tapas. Make sure to make reservations in advance.
Best Ramen in Town!
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Domu
3201 Corrine Dr
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best Ramen in Town!
Great Spot for a weekend Brunch. Make reservations in advance.
Menagerie Eatery & Bar
101 S Eola Dr
Great Spot for a weekend Brunch. Make reservations in advance.
Nice place to have brunch right in front of Lake Eola.
Osphere Neighborhood Grill and Bar
407 East Central Boulevard
Nice place to have brunch right in front of Lake Eola.
Great casual spot to grab a bite from local food trucks. They have a great selections of local beer. Awesome spot to relax in the afternoon.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
À La Cart
609 Irvington Ave
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great casual spot to grab a bite from local food trucks. They have a great selections of local beer. Awesome spot to relax in the afternoon.
This place serves deliciously crafted dishes in a in a nicely decorated yet unpresumptuous ambiance. Perfect for a date night or a Sunday brunch.
Artistic Smiles of Orlando
3592 Aloma Ave
This place serves deliciously crafted dishes in a in a nicely decorated yet unpresumptuous ambiance. Perfect for a date night or a Sunday brunch.
This restaurant has some great ambiance to enjoy Mexican dishes and amazing Mezcal Drinks.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reyes Mezcaleria
821 N Orange Ave
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This restaurant has some great ambiance to enjoy Mexican dishes and amazing Mezcal Drinks.
Best authentic Oister Bar in Orlando. Its not fancy at all but if you love Oysters this is a must go to place in Orlando.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lee & Rick's Oyster Bar
5621 Old Winter Garden Rd
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best authentic Oister Bar in Orlando. Its not fancy at all but if you love Oysters this is a must go to place in Orlando.
One of my favorite places to eat Authentic Mexican Tacos in Orlando. Its small and super casual but the tacos don't disappoint.
MX Taco
207 N Bumby Ave
One of my favorite places to eat Authentic Mexican Tacos in Orlando. Its small and super casual but the tacos don't disappoint.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a hidden Jewel of Orlando, it is a home furniture imports that turns into a beer and wine Bar at night. They have amazing decoration. A must see.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Washburn Imports
1800 N Orange Ave
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a hidden Jewel of Orlando, it is a home furniture imports that turns into a beer and wine Bar at night. They have amazing decoration. A must see.
Great music here on Wednesdays. The bar is very down to earth and they make excellent cocktails. Great vibes.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
lil indies
1036 N Mills Ave
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great music here on Wednesdays. The bar is very down to earth and they make excellent cocktails. Great vibes.
This is the biggest and best liquor store in Orlando. Go there and find the best selection for the best prices!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Total Wine & More
4625 Millenia Plaza Way
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is the biggest and best liquor store in Orlando. Go there and find the best selection for the best prices!
This is a very nice beer and wine bar. Great ambiance and selection of beers from all around the world.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Redlight Redlight
2810 Corrine Dr
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a very nice beer and wine bar. Great ambiance and selection of beers from all around the world.
This place has some really good bands coming every night. So check them out at thesocial.org
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Social
54 N Orange Ave
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place has some really good bands coming every night. So check them out at thesocial.org
An authentic local organic brewery really close to downtown. Go drink some organic beers and hang out with the locals!
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Orlando Brewing
1301 Atlanta Ave
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An authentic local organic brewery really close to downtown. Go drink some organic beers and hang out with the locals!
Super nice bar and upscale ambiance.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Guesthouse
1321 N Mills Ave
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Super nice bar and upscale ambiance.
I really like this place. It's a wine bar located in one of Orlando's most upscale neighborhoods. You buy a card and then you can self serve from the hundreds of wines they have on tap. It's really cool place if you like wine.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Wine Room on Park Avenue
270 S Park Ave
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
I really like this place. It's a wine bar located in one of Orlando's most upscale neighborhoods. You buy a card and then you can self serve from the hundreds of wines they have on tap. It's really cool place if you like wine.
Are you a real NERD? Do you love 80's arcade video games? Well this Bar has been completely decorated with 80's game memorabilia and you can play your favorite arcade games while you sip on your favorite drink.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joysticks Arcade Lounge
25 W Pine St
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Are you a real NERD? Do you love 80's arcade video games? Well this Bar has been completely decorated with 80's game memorabilia and you can play your favorite arcade games while you sip on your favorite drink.
Speak easy. A stylish, dark wood, exposed brick filled hideaway housed on the third floor of a vintage furniture store from the late 1800s.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mather's Social Gathering
30 S Magnolia Ave
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Speak easy. A stylish, dark wood, exposed brick filled hideaway housed on the third floor of a vintage furniture store from the late 1800s.
Nice stylish bar, in the middle of Downtown ArtDeco style. Must have a cocktail here.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Robinson Cafe & Cocktail Lounge
63 E Pine St
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nice stylish bar, in the middle of Downtown ArtDeco style. Must have a cocktail here.
This place is awesome to eat really good asian Tapas and drink some beer. The ambiance is trendy but casual.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TORI TORI
720 N Mills Ave
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place is awesome to eat really good asian Tapas and drink some beer. The ambiance is trendy but casual.
Cool place to have a beer and enjoy Historic Lake Eola.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
World of Beer
431 E Central Blvd
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cool place to have a beer and enjoy Historic Lake Eola.

Arts & Culture

This is a one of a kind independent movie theatre where they have tables so you can see a movie and have dinner and drinks at the same time, They usually show really good foreign or independent films
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Enzian Theater
1300 Orlando Ave
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a one of a kind independent movie theatre where they have tables so you can see a movie and have dinner and drinks at the same time, They usually show really good foreign or independent films
On Sundays this place usually holds concerts for free or a small cover. Check out their schedule and see who is playing that Sunday, it makes for a really nice date cultural night.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Timucua Arts Foundation
2000 S Summerlin Ave
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
On Sundays this place usually holds concerts for free or a small cover. Check out their schedule and see who is playing that Sunday, it makes for a really nice date cultural night.

Parks & Nature

This is possibly one of the best attractions of the REAL orlando. A bar and a canoe rental place where you can go to the beautiful wekiva springs.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wekiva Island
1014 Miami Springs Dr
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is possibly one of the best attractions of the REAL orlando. A bar and a canoe rental place where you can go to the beautiful wekiva springs.
This is THE lake of the city of Orlando. I recommend walking around it and enjoying the beautiful scenery the lake has to offer.
333 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lake Eola
333 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is THE lake of the city of Orlando. I recommend walking around it and enjoying the beautiful scenery the lake has to offer.
Beautiful spring pool very close to Orlando city.
256 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wekiwa Springs
256 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful spring pool very close to Orlando city.
I love this little park. It is located in the heart on a beautiful lake in winter park. Feel free to go here for a picnic and relax while taking in the natural beauty.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kraft Azalea Gardens
1365 Alabama Dr
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
I love this little park. It is located in the heart on a beautiful lake in winter park. Feel free to go here for a picnic and relax while taking in the natural beauty.
This is one of my favorite parks in Downtown Orlando.
Mayor Carl T Langford Park
1808 E Central Blvd
This is one of my favorite parks in Downtown Orlando.
This place is just incredible. It was built in the 1920's. One of my favorite places to visit. Google Bok Towers Gardens and read more about it.
224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower Blvd
224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place is just incredible. It was built in the 1920's. One of my favorite places to visit. Google Bok Towers Gardens and read more about it.
This is my favorite place to visit in Orlando. Its a 43 acre garden estate where you can walk, relax and enjoy the beautiful botanical garden.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harry P Leu Gardens
Harry P Leu Gardens
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is my favorite place to visit in Orlando. Its a 43 acre garden estate where you can walk, relax and enjoy the beautiful botanical garden.
This is a very nice park to walk and enjoy nature. It's free and usually open until sunset.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mead Botanical Garden
1300 S Denning Dr
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a very nice park to walk and enjoy nature. It's free and usually open until sunset.

Entertainment & Activities

This is a really nice lake boat tour through one of the most ritzy areas of Orlando.You will see some of the most beautiful houses or Orlando. Highly recommend to do this on a clear afternoon.
160 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scenic Boat Tour
312 E Morse Blvd
160 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a really nice lake boat tour through one of the most ritzy areas of Orlando.You will see some of the most beautiful houses or Orlando. Highly recommend to do this on a clear afternoon.
This is my favorite place to do hot yoga in Orlando. The classes are intense but rewarding. I highly recommend it. GO to their Facebook at Orlando Power Yoga in order to see the schedule for the day.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Orlando Power Yoga
2415 E South St
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is my favorite place to do hot yoga in Orlando. The classes are intense but rewarding. I highly recommend it. GO to their Facebook at Orlando Power Yoga in order to see the schedule for the day.
This is a great Stand-Up Comedy Improv. Its a great -place to take a date and have a few laughs.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SAK Comedy Lab
29 S Orange Ave
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a great Stand-Up Comedy Improv. Its a great -place to take a date and have a few laughs.

Neighborhoods

Only a 20 minute drive from Orlando, Winter garden offers a very quaint experience of an old florida town street. It has many places to eat and drink.
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Winter Garden
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Only a 20 minute drive from Orlando, Winter garden offers a very quaint experience of an old florida town street. It has many places to eat and drink.