207 N Bumby Ave.
Orlando, FL 32803(407) 730-5241
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When I heard of another taco spot opening in Orlando, I pretty much rolled my eyes and shrugged my shoulders and said..”Great another taco place.”
We are almost suffering from taco overload, and there is a race to the finish line on what the next hottest foodie fad will be in Orlando... poke or ramen.
But then when I saw that this new spot was being helmed by Chef Ryan Manning and when I saw his concept and idea… I said…”Ohhhh, Wait a minute.”
I met Ryan at the Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes when I first previewed Highball and Harvest, as he was the sous chef there at the time. He explained to me that he was currently in the process of opening a restaurant in the Milk District of Downtown Orlando, and I knew I had to check it out.
After leaving Orlando, Chef Ryan moved to Mexico to work at The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun where he had the opportunity to work his way through the cuisine and culture of Mexico while working and traveling for the hotel’s culinary experience.
He realized that much of what he thought he knew about Mexican food was actually not Mexican at all and that the cuisine was much deeper as you break it down from region to region.
Upon returning to the United States he became the banquet chef of The Ritz-Carlton, Washington D.C. This created a great opportunity to partner with the Mexican Embassy and Cultural Institute to share the flavors of Mexico with the guests of the embassy.
Earlier this month Chef Ryan returned to Orlando to open MX Taco – a fast-casual taqueria focusing on producing the flavors that he experienced through his travels and work in Mexico.
The menu is unique from the others around the area as it features the states where each item comes from and delves into some of the unique flavors you don’t often find in the United States, including Shrimp Tikin-Xic which has its origins several hundred years ago in the Mayan Empire.
MX Taco is a culinary journey through the different regions of Mexico, and after a visit here, you will quickly find that Not All Tacos are Created Equal. MX Taco is on another level.
With fresh ingredients prepared in the right manner, the clean and oftentimes healthy dishes of Mexico do not require excesses in spices and ingredients. The goal is to take you on a journey through the states of Mexico with every bite you take.
MX Taco is open everyday from 11:00 am to 10:00pm. They are in soft opening from now until the end of January with plans to open fully and have some additional patio seating by the beginning of February.