I grew up a few hours from the Mexican border in Texas. I have lived in Orlando for over 10 years and I have finally found the best Tex-Mex in all of the Orlando area. The only place that may compare in the entire city is another little family owned restaurant on the complete other side of town in Union Park.\r
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Several people had told me how good the place is, but I didn't really inquire and actually thought it was an Italian restaurant. I was glad to discover it was south of the border!\r
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Garibaldi?s has the best margarita I have tasted in years, and my date?s Strawberry Daiquiri was incredible. \r
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The salsa is fresh. Tortilla and chips perfect. The fajitas were delicious, taco was popping, beans and rice oldschool tex-mex, perfect. Portions are very very generous; you will not walk away hungry! Get there early if possible. We saw every inside table filled up between 5 to 6PM, but there was still some outside seating.\r
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Staff is busy, but attentive. There have been complaints in reviews about the service being a little slow, it wasn?t for us, but I promise you it is worth the wait. That is what happens when a restaurant has great food and is popular with a lot of locals. I will be back soon!\r
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Pros: Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere!
Cons: Personally, I would like a little more heat and spice. Need to ask for some jalapenos!
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