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F&D Cantina - Thornton Park, Orlando, FL

F&D Cantina - Thornton Park

4.6
4.6
55 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
617 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801-2916

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2 people
20:00
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
WELCOME TO F&D CANTINA
Voted Best Mexican Restaurant by the Orlando Sentinel.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 12:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Ideal venue for corporate gatherings, dinner parties, birthday celebrations, and more. Our beautifully decorated space provides the perfect backdrop for any occasion, with customizable party packages available to suit your needs. Enjoy exceptional service and a vibrant atmosphere.
  • Private party contact
    Justin Khan: (407) 915-7012
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    South Eola
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Private dining

What 55 people are saying

F&D Cantina - Thornton Park reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Mexican

  • Orlando

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Orlando

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
F&D Cantina - Thornton Park is a vibrant dining spot praised for its "delicious tacos, chips, guacamole, and enchiladas." The restaurant boasts an "extensive vegetarian menu" and "excellent atmosphere." Service is often highlighted as "friendly and attentive," making it a "perfect date night" venue with consistently good food and drinks.
55 Reviews
  1. Philip VIP

    Orlando149 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Empanada appetizer was outstanding, though large for one person. Fish tacos were OK.

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  2. Lalania

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious tacos, chips, guacamole and enchiladas. We had great service. It’s a beautiful spot.
    F&D Cantina - Thornton ParkResponded on 31 March 2025
    Hi Lalania, Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the tacos, guac, enchiladas—and that the service and atmosphere made it even better. We appreciate you visiting and hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Stacie

    Orlando5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The only issue I had with the place was I ordered the birria tacos and no where on the menu did it say they were spicy. I really can't handle spice and even my friend who likes spicy said they usually don't have as much of a kick. I shared with the waitress and she went to check, she was able to find out that yes they marinate the meat in a spicy marinade and offered to make me something else. I agreed, as I had only take 2 bites of the tacos I had. She asked if we wanted to keep the plate because they were just going to throw them out. I agree and even said don't worry about getting me new rice and beans because I would just eat the ones from the original order. My friend took mine since they were just going to get rid of them. When the bill came, I was surprised that they charged us for all 3 meals, considering the waitress acknowledged that the menu didn't specify the heat level and that she wanted to get me something I would actually enjoy. If I would've known we would be charged for 3 meals I would've sent the majority uneaten plate back and gotten the full meal including new rice and beans. In my experience restaurants usually remove the one meal. We didn't make a big deal because the waitress, Jackie, was wonderful!
    F&D Cantina - Thornton ParkResponded on 31 March 2025
    Hi Stacie, Thank you so much for the thoughtful review and for highlighting Jackie’s great service—we’re glad she made a positive impression! That said, we’re truly sorry for the confusion around the birria tacos and how the situation was handled on the check. We’d love the chance to make this right. Please feel free to reach out directly to our General Manager, Katie by calling so we can follow up with you personally. We value your feedback and hope to welcome you back for a smoother experience soon.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been coming here since they’ve been open at the Thornton park location. Kristin our server was amazing and the food was great. Sad to hear Ashton leaving. But overall from the food, service, bartenders. It was just a great experience.
    F&D Cantina - Thornton ParkResponded on 21 March 2025
    Hi there, Thank you so much for your continued support since we opened at the Thornton Park location! We’re so happy to hear Kristin took great care of you, and that you enjoyed the food and service. We’re sad to see Ashton go as well, but we truly appreciate the kind words about the whole team. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience!

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  5. Paul VIP

    Orlando25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had another wonderful meal at F & D Cantina in Thornton Park. Our server, Jason was friendly and very attentive and his recommendations were spot on. The food was great and I look forward to eating there again soon.
    F&D Cantina - Thornton ParkResponded on 21 March 2025
    Hi Paul, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you and your wife had another great meal with us. Jason will be thrilled to hear his recommendations were a hit! We can’t wait to welcome you both back to F&D Cantina Thornton Park for another delicious experience soon.

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  6. Paul

    Orlando2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great as always, but service was horrible. It took nearly 30 mins to get our drinks that we ordered shortly after we arrived. We placed our order including the guacamole appetizer. After another 30 mins our entrees arrived but no guacamole. The manager told us that they had run out of guacamole and offered to comp us with chips and salsa. Very nice gesture, but why didn't anyone tell us they were out when we ordered it? What kind of Mexican restaurant runs out of guacamole at 6pm on a Saturday night. About halfway through dinner, our server checks on us - first time since ordering - and we order another round of drinks. We finished our meal and still no drinks. We finally had to flag down another server to inquire about our drinks. We finally got them, but we'll after we were finished eating. Our dinner lasted 2 and half hours which was not our plan. I realize they had a party inside and were understaffed but then they shouldn't have accepted our reservation. We could have gone somewhere else. Again, food was great and value is good, but be prepared to wait.
    F&D Cantina - Thornton ParkResponded on 12 March 2025
    Thanks for your feedback, Paul. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but we sincerely apologize for the service delays and miscommunication. Running out of guacamole and not informing you at the time of ordering was definitely a miss on our part, and we understand how frustrating that must have been—especially with long wait times for drinks and check-ins. We appreciate your patience and your honest review, and we’ll be addressing these concerns with our team to improve. We truly value your support and hope we can provide a much smoother experience next time.

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve dined here several times and have always enjoyed it. Last nights service was great but that’s all. It wasn’t busy yet we were seated in the very back of the restaurant. All four of us said the food was bland and warm not hot. Maybe there’s a new Chef? We probably will go elsewhere for Mexican food next time. Drinks were great!
    F&D Cantina - Thornton ParkResponded on 12 March 2025
    We appreciate your continued support and honest feedback. While we're glad you enjoyed the service and drinks, we're sorry to hear that the food didn’t meet your expectations this time. Your input is valuable, and we’ll be sure to share it with our kitchen team to ensure we’re delivering the quality you’ve come to expect. We’d love the chance to make it right—hope you’ll give us another try in the future!

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  8. randy VIP

    Orlando16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the extensive vegetarian menu. Excellent attentive service. Good sized portions (two of us split the vegetarian fajitas).

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  9. Alma

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy bueno el restaurante, la comida con buen sabor

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  10. Misty VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent atmosphere and food plus great service = perfect date night! 😍

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FAQs

F&D Cantina - Thornton Park offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (407) 550-1239.

F&D Cantina - Thornton Park is rated 4.6 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for F&D Cantina - Thornton Park

617 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801-2916

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    South Eola
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 12:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Ideal venue for corporate gatherings, dinner parties, birthday celebrations, and more. Our beautifully decorated space provides the perfect backdrop for any occasion, with customizable party packages available to suit your needs. Enjoy exceptional service and a vibrant atmosphere.
  • Private party contact
    Justin Khan: (407) 915-7012
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