Francisco's Taco Madness

Taco restaurant · Fern Park

Francisco's Taco Madness

Taco restaurant · Fern Park

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704 Prairie Lake Dr, Fern Park, FL 32730

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Authentic mexican food, tacos, burritos, quesadillas also burgers, hot dogs, iand fresh lemonade.  

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Orlando’s Best Taco Restaurants - Eater Miami

"The $2 tacos served from this sizeable truck parked outside a used car lot in Fern Park are fried to a malleable crisp, which is strong enough to envelop the splurting fillings in the potato taco, yet supple enough to offer a textural complement to the proteins. Asada, pastor, barbacoa, chicken, pernil, shrimp, chorizo, and even ground beef are offered in either Mexican or American styles. Limeade is a must." - Faiyaz Kara

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Adventures with Jazzz

Google
If you’re craving real, authentic Mexican food in the Orlando area, Francisco’s Taco Madness is the spot to hit. This place is a hidden gem! Everything tastes fresh, flavorful, and just like homemade—because it is. Their tacos are absolutely incredible, with perfectly seasoned meats and fresh tortillas that take them to the next level. The al pastor is my go-to, but honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Not only is the food top-notch, but the prices are super reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. Plus, the service is always friendly and welcoming. You can tell they take pride in what they do, and that makes all the difference. If you haven’t been yet, you’re seriously missing out. Whether you’re a taco lover or just looking for an amazing meal, Francisco’s Taco Madness will not disappoint!

Liam Shelton

Google
Best Authentic Mexican food in Florida!! The service is spectacular you will not be disappointed. They get a lot of customers for good reason so sometimes you’ll have to wait. You can also text your order to them to prevent any wait time. 10/10

Tiffany Card

Google
My husband is a taco fanatic and has been to many Mexican places in central Florida and he has deemed this family owned food truck the best yet. If you're looking for authentic Mexican tacos this is the place to go. I'm not huge on Mexican food but I make an exception for this place. They are both affordable and delicious! They used to be at Lowe's in fern park but when the pandemic hit they moved and my husband was having withdrawals 😂 we've finally been reunited at their new location and will continue to follow them wherever they go! Must try it!!

Allison Okamoto

Google
I can not get over how amazing this place is. A breezy 87 degrees outside with a lovely lady taking orders and churning them out. We had a mix of chicken, barbacoa, and pernil across tacos and a burrito. That barbacoa was crafted by this woman blessed with a gift from God. I have zero explanation for how amazing this food was. The exterior was tidy, easy to find, order, take home. Seven tacos (Mexican style) and a burrito for $32. She set the bar so high that I don’t want to go to any restaurant again. Juicy, delicious, piping hot even after a 10 minute drive home. The hot sauce wasn’t too spicy which would be the only comment, delicious just less spicy than anticipated. EDIT: i only had the guac sauce and green sauce, the red hot sauce is spicy, not so spicy you can’t taste the flavor which is absolutely delicious

Emir Lozada

Google
Been to a bunch of taco spots across several states. I’ve traveled a lot for work, fun, etc. always get Mexican food when I don’t know what to pick. This spot here!!! Is the best tacos I’ve had. And it’s 5 minutes away. Crazyyy🔥

Mel Z

Google
I wanted to give them a try and was craving tacos, so I was glad they were open when I was close by! They are a taco truck parked underneath a big oak tree and that makes it nice. The staff is nice and you get to ring a bell of they are busy preparing food. The lady that took my order was nice and I was able to pay with my card and my food did not take long to be ready for me to take it to go. They offer tacos, quesadillas, hot dogs, burgers and sodas. I was craving tacos so I had a chicken taco, al pastor taco and a shrimp taco (this one came in a flour tortilla). I had them Mexican style (cilantro, onion, sauce and guac) and they sure hit the spot. Made to order, fresh and tasty. You can order tacos American style as well and that comes with sour cream, cheese and lettuce. If you are around the area make sure you give them a try.

Steven D

Google
If you want 💯 authentic tacos this little food truck is where it's at. I got the chicken, pork and pernil. They were all very flavorful, fresh and definitely would recommend to anyone looking for great fresh tacos.

Rey Perez

Google
I have been eating at Francisco’s for at least 5 years. Best tacos in the South East, I have been to hundreds of taquerias in the nation. The freshness, flavor and goodness of these tacos are incredible. Worth an hour drive! I stick to tacos and the fresh lemonade. Amazing! The danger is that you will not stop coming, make it a daily trip. Plus they are super nice. Sometimes there is a line, worth the wait, just talk to people and share your love of tacos.
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Liz B.

Yelp
Got tacos Mexican style- Pernil and Asada. Got the shrimp taco as it comes Great food, fast and friendly service from a taco stand under a big beautiful oak tree. Wish they had a couple picnic benches to enjoy the food there.
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Mel Z.

Yelp
I wanted to give them a try and was craving tacos, so I was glad they were open when I was close by! They are a taco truck parked underneath a big oak tree and that makes it nice. The staff is nice and you get to ring a bell of they are busy preparing food. The lady that took my order was nice and I was able to pay with my card and my food did not take long to be ready for me to take it to go. They offer tacos, quesadillas, hot dogs, burgers and sodas. I was craving tacos so I had a chicken taco, al pastor taco and a shrimp taco (this one came in a flour tortilla). I had them Mexican style (cilantro, onion, sauce and guac) and they sure hit the spot. Made to order, fresh and tasty. You can order tacos American style as well and that comes with sour cream, cheese and lettuce. If you are around the area make sure you give them a try.
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Jill S.

Yelp
You will never have a better street tacos than this. Hands down the absolute BEST! I have been enjoying Fransiscos food truck since 2018 and the quality and consistency is amazing. I now have become obsessed with his burritos! My recommendation is the pernil (taco, burrito or quesadilla) but the chorizo is great too (and I do not like chorizo, so that's saying something!! If you want the best tacos you've ever had, make sure you follow him on FB so you know when he's open. Absolutely worth it!!
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Lydon H.

Yelp
Absolutely incredible, best taco I've ever had. I'm a vegetarian, and the menu was amenable to my diet, and the chef was very helpful when it came to ordering. The service was amazing, seems to be run by one person, long wait but definitely worth it. The ambiance is great, just a small food truck run by a very friendly person. 10/10 would return again
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Scott O.

Yelp
All of it is amazing ! You can text them ahead of time to get your order in. Great people and food is delicious !

Elisabeth C.

Yelp
This place is incredible. Some of the best food I've ever had in my life. Service is super fast. Definitely a must try if in the area.
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Jessika D.

Yelp
Best tacos in Orlando! It reminds me of being back in Mexico!! The chicken, chorizo and steak are my favorite but honestly you can't go wrong with any of the choices. Make sure to get extra sauce on the side because it's super yummy!
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Emily B.

Yelp
W o w!!!! Being from Texas, absolutely love Mexican food. it's usually a let down trying an "authentic " restaurant. Let me tell you what, this is absolutely incredible i can't believe it took me so long to try this place! You can text your order prior to your arrival and it's ready to be picked up you'll receive a text back! The red sauce is just the right amount of heat. And the green is just the right amount of flavor! We got chicken tacos and a chicken quesadilla, chefs kiss. We can't wait to go back!!!
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Elizabeth C.

Yelp
This place is a hidden gem! Best quesadillas and tacos. The staff are friendly and the food is affordable and delicious. Highly recommend the shrimp taco and homemade lemon/limeade.
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Dest B.

Yelp
Where do I begin? I love love love this place! It's in the cut the but you will not be disappointed. I have been going here for years since they were located right across the street at lowes and I will come back more and more. Best advice is to shoot them a text with your order and it does take some time.. but when you get it you will cry with the amounts of flavor you get! The tacos are bit smaller and you will want to order more.. so just order two extra as a rule of thumb! Enjoy!

Chris C.

Yelp
The best tacos I've had in central FL, bar none. No offense to the other taco joints, these guys are as close to authentic as you can get and it blows the competition out of the water.
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Stephen M.

Yelp
I read some really good reviews on this one and decided to give it a try. Imagine my surprise to find it a stand right in front of a a Lowes. Having had good luck with hot dog stands in similar settings I walked up and read the menu. It is a pretty simple menu with tacos, burritos, hot dogs and a few other things. I asked what they recommended and they suggested the tacos. There are a few filling choices and a good variety of toppings. I opted for 3 tacos. One each of chicken, ground beef and chorizo. I mixed up the toppings by getting cilantro, hot sauce, lettuce, tomato and cheese. I started with the chicken and it was fantastic. It was hot and had a lit of flavor. Next was the ground beef which was sort of average. I felt the beef itself needed more seasoning, but the toppings made up the difference. Last was the chorizo. I was cautious on this one because sometimes it is really hot. While this was a bit spicy, it did not overpower. For $6, I have no complaints. I will definitely be back to try more of their menu.

JC P.

Yelp
The best authentic tacos around and great Philly cheese steak. Friendly family staff and nice ambiance under the oak trees while you wait.
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Kimberly B.

Yelp
Being from California, it's tough to find my favorite authentic style Al Pastor tacos, especially here in Seminole county. Francisco's nails it! Their tacos were awesome, I had three Al Pastor and one Barbacoa- they were so good! My daughter opted for a cheeseburger and gave me a bite, and it was also amazing! (Yeah, I'm a fat kid! Lol) Thank you for the great food and service, we'll definitely return!
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Paige G.

Yelp
Saw this food truck after shopping at Lowe's and said what the heck. I'm so glad I did! I ordered a chicken quesadilla and fresh squeezed lemonade. The quesadilla was a good size and seasoned to perfection. The lemonade actually tasted just as described. I just wish I ordered a bigger size! Definitely can't wait to go back.
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Steven F.

Yelp
One of the best street tacos around with consistent wonderful service!! This place is a hidden gem!! I've have tried most of their food options and haven't tried anything I haven't liked! If I'm driving past Lowes in Fern Park and I see his signature red & white striped awning, 9 times out of 10, I'm stopping!! It is so worth it!! Try it out and thank me later!!
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Darrin A.

Yelp
This is the true legit food truck. The food is completely fresh and great tasting. For anyone on a budget and looking for a quick lunch or dinner you will not be disappointed I promise you. I look forward to every taco Tuesday to get these spicy flavorful treats. Keep up the fantastic job.
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Ryan W.

Yelp
I grade on a curve. I'm giving Francisco's top marks for quality, creativity, consistency, and flavor. The curve is... this is a taco trailer sometimes found in front of Lowe's in Fern Park. You can get some traditional "home-improvement" meals like burgers and hot dogs. Skip them and go for the Pernil Tacos. Or steak or grilled chicken or al pastor. The burritos are equally delicious and quite large. Today I ordered a salad and it was also fantastic. Want to know when they will be open and in place? I follow them on Instagram for the most up to date details. The food is fresh and tasty. If you prefer better ambiance, take the tacos to-go and eat at Lake Lily park.
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Rebecca O.

Yelp
I'll be honest, I wasn't too impressed. Maybe I caught them on an "off" day, but the food was not really worth the hype. I ordered the chicken quesadilla and a pulled pork taco. I waited what seemed like 30 minutes, but may have been 20. It's at a stand (like a food truck) so I was not expecting to wait that long for something I could go through a taco bell drive thru and get. Of course the food is fresher and I'm sure needs more time for preparation, it just wasn't worth my lunch break waiting for. The food was ok, but nothing to really rave about. Note: with the quesadillas, they grill all the ingredients inside together, so if you want lettuce and sour cream or any other cold toppings, just know that they will grill it in the quesadilla (yuck). I wish I would've known this so I could ask for them on the side.
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Sam L.

Yelp
This truck rivals some of your favorite taco spots in Central Florida! This place is located right in front of Lowe's home improvement, and since I'm not in any way, shape or form a handy man, i was happy to see that i wasn't the only one who made the drive just for TACOS!! This place makes the most delicious authentic Mexican tacos I've had outside of Mexico! The flavor is so amazing, and honestly leaves you wanting some more! This place is a pleasant surprise and soooooo inexpensive! Each taco was only $2 a piece!
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Candice L.

Yelp
So I happened upon this joint/food truck parked in front of Lowe's in Fern Park off of 17-92 just South of 436 by Krystal. Authentic would be an understatement based on my steak Mexican street taco that I added cheese to! It was $2 and it was delicious. The clincher was their homemade hot sauce (available upon request) that was awesome. They appeared to be a husband and wife couple and the patrons were all Latin which was obviously a great sign lol They said they're open between 1-2pm til 7pm Tuesday-Saturday. Btw they offer burritos and everything else etc and are pretty fast. I will definitely be back and highly recommend!!
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Diana C.

Yelp
Guys!!! Great tacos!!! Oh my goodness don't miss out on the POTATO TACO!! so good! And the barbacoa one....is DELISH!!! HANDS DOWN GREAT!
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Sergio P.

Yelp
I have come here multiples times for these amazing tacos.There is no wrong choice with anything on the menu. The tacos are to die for!!!!!!!! You have to pass by and try it. Their customer service is on point.
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Scott M.

Yelp
Honestly wasn't expecting all that much but I was starving and decided on getting an Al Pastor burrito. Not even kidding it was the best burrito I've ever eaten. Hands down. Super flavorful al pastor meat and the homemade hot sauces really drive it home. I'll be back for sure!
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C G.

Yelp
Wowwww!!!! Super delicious food!! Even the lemonade was amazing!! Great place to stop for a quick bite if you're in the neighborhood.
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Gabriel Z.

Yelp
Best Tacos and Burritos I have ever had! I've been coming here for over a year and the quality has never declined!
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Jody P.

Yelp
Love the street tacos here. My one complaint is that their hours seem to fluctuate, and nothing online reflects whatever happens to be accurate for that day. I called at 3pm when the truck was not out there, and I was told "we will be open at 1pm." Umm...ok? I guess they have a time machine back there somewhere.
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Ahlaya H.

Yelp
This is probably one of the best tacos I've had in Orlando. The price is great and the flavor is there. Anytime I want a taco, this is the place I come too. The only issue with me is the hours, I need this place to be open longer! Besides that, if your in the area. Stop by and get a burrito or taco or even the lemonade, it's all really good.
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Marjorie C.

Yelp
Tacos! The tacos are delicious. I love the crispy steak taco the best. Chicken comes in a close second. They are packed with flavor. My first time visiting was for lunch today. I went back for dinner. That's how amazing they are. Add this place to your list and go!
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Janine R.

Yelp
WHOA! These tacos are delicious!! I was going to take a picture but my hunger took over, I got 2, one each way & they were pretty filling. I will definitely be making several trips a week here.
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Roberto O.

Yelp
Best food truck in town!!! Food made right on the spot and always delicious. Recommend to try it if you're around. A lot Betty than chipotle for sure!
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Scott R.

Yelp
This truck rocks. The best tacos in Orlando, hands down. The Pernil and Chorizo are my favorites. All the others are amazing too. Do yourself a favor and stop by.

Sandy F.

Yelp
BEST MEXICAN IN CENTRAL FLORIDA! The tacos are excellent and full of flavor. Orders are filled quickly and accurately.
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Trinh G.

Yelp
Finally made it here after hearing such great things about the owners and tacos. They also serve other menu items but I got the tacos. At $2 each you can't go wrong for the authentic flavors. My favorite is the chicken and roast pork. I ordered 4 but got full after 2 lol! Also don't forget to grab their lemonade. Can't wait to go back for more.
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Jason A.

Yelp
Wowowowow!!! Seriously, this place is ridiculous! No matter what you order, you can't go wrong. Went to have one taco and ended up eating 7.
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Danielle E.

Yelp
Seriously the best tacos! Everytime I go I enjoy what I get. Only bad thing is lack of consistency with hours. You gotta follow them on Facebook and hopefully catch a post stating they'll be open! Well worth going to Lowe's for!
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Nichole L.

Yelp
Parked right outside of the Lowe's. I had the chorizo, pernil, and al pastor tacos topped with Cilantro, onions, hot sauce and guacamole. So good! And they take cards.
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Lia C.

Yelp
Ooooh my Gooosh their tacos are AMAZING!! My son had the philly cheese steak sandwich and it was delicious as well
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Samantha B.

Yelp
Best Philly Cheese Steak In The Area! This Little Nugget Will Surprise Your Taste Buds! Delicious & Fresh!
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Don P.

Yelp
!!Beware!! Food before u waste your money, this is Whitexican Food. Went there back in 2017 and ordered 2 carne asada burritos for me and my mother, when we returned to the car to unwrap what we thought was gonna be a good burrito since we have not had one in a while due to being away from home/California, instead what we find is a black n burnt tortilla and on the inside there were bell peppers, who the hell puts bell peppers on a damn burrito?? Then they had the nerve to put "Authentic" on the truck, there is nothing authentic about this nasty place. If u never been to California or Mexico to have real Mexican food then u won't know what i'm talking about. This is a disgrace to Real Mexican Food.

Yisel E.

Yelp
The tacos are amazing and full of flavor !!! Come here ! Best tacos ever! You won't regret it
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Rey P.

Yelp
Best tacos in the area, you need to go to Texas or Mexico to beat them. Nobody, I mean nobody gets even close. Plus Francisco is an awesome guy with a smile. Al pastor with lemonade!
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Alex S.

Yelp
Best tacos I've ever had, hands down. Better than LA. Better than NYC. I know tacos. Believe me. This is the spot. Make sure you get at least one chorizo and one steak taco.
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Jai R.

Yelp
Absolutely my favorite taco truck! Always worth the drive for the fresh flavorful tacos . Quick & Great Service! Shredded Chicken Tacos with everything on it for the Win!

Brett B.

Yelp
One of the best Carne Asada burritos I've found since moving to Florida. Reminds me of spots back home in Arizona. It is in a small food trailer outside of Lowe's. They are usually open after 2pm Tuesday - Saturday. Guacamole salsa is free, you just need to ask for it. If you miss the west coast street side tacos and burritos give this place a try.

Alex M.

Yelp
Quite frankly THE BEST tacos I've ever had. It's so good that their weird times and hours seem arbitrary. Before you go, text them or go on their Facebook to see what time they open. I've never had chIcken tacos this good in my life. The hot sauce + guac combo change my life. I usually eat about 3-4 to satiate me. The owners are so kind and fantastic. I love them!!!
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Vicky G.

Yelp
This place was a totally unexpected surprise! We tried four different tacos and they were all delicious. Authentic Mexican homestyle tacos among the best I have ever had. Very fresh, very tasty and very filling. I also highly recommend the lemonade, no artificial flavors here, tasted like the real deal and it was super refreshing on a hot Florida day.
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Chris R.

Yelp
This guy makes badass authentic mexican tacos. Who would expect to find a place serving real food in front of Lowe's home improvement? My favorite is the Chorizo taco, I've also tried the Al Pastor. Both are magnifico!! You can get them Mexican style with onions, cilantro, salsa, guacamole and lime or you can get them taco bell style with lettuce and cheese. He also sells all the typical stuff, Hot Dogs, Cheesteaks, sausages. I haven't tried any of those.
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Mike G.

Yelp
Bangin chicken tacos!! Sometimes it is difficult knowing when he'll be around, but when he is, people are ordering and eating. Probably among the best tacos I've ever eaten and I've eaten all over the country. Price is good!
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Dana N.

Yelp
its always awesome when you find little gems like this one. such amazing tacos and wonderful service