A single-location street taqueria from the local group behind Don Julio and Pisco, open at Lake Nona Village since 2022
Hot Taco Street Taqueria is at 9680 Narcoossee Road, Suite 103, in the Lake Nona Village center on the north end of Lake Nona. It opened in 2022 and is the only Hot Taco location; it is run by the local group behind Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar. The menu centers on street tacos: birria and quesabirria, al pastor, pollo pibil, asada and carnitas, plus ceviche, elote and queso. It serves beer and margaritas, including margaritas to go, and has vegan tacos. Hot Taco offers takeout, delivery, family bundles and catering through its own site and app.
Lake Nona has sit-down Mexican restaurants and fast-casual burrito counters. Hot Taco is the street taqueria: small, quick and focused on tacos, with margaritas you can take home.
It comes from the same local group as Don Julio and the two Pisco restaurants, and it is the north end's taco spot. Here is what to order.
Where is Hot Taco in Lake Nona?
Hot Taco is at 9680 Narcoossee Road, Suite 103, in Lake Nona Village on the north end of Lake Nona.
Lake Nona Village also holds Nona Blue Modern Tavern, Piazza Italia and Panera Bread.
What should you order at Hot Taco?
Start with birria or quesabirria tacos, then try al pastor, pollo pibil, asada or carnitas.
Beyond tacos there are flautas, ceviche, elote and queso dip, and churros, chocoflan and tres leches for dessert. Aguas frescas and mangonadas cover the non-alcoholic side. Vegan tacos are on the menu too.
The menu changes from time to time, so check the current version before you go.
Does Hot Taco serve margaritas?
Yes. Hot Taco serves beer and margaritas, including margaritas to go.
Taking margaritas home with a family bundle of tacos makes it an easy weekend dinner. Check Hot Taco's website for current offers.
Who runs Hot Taco?
Hot Taco is run by a local Central Florida restaurant group that also operates Don Julio Mexican Kitchen, Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar and Pisco Express.
It opened at Lake Nona Village in 2022 and is the only Hot Taco location. It offers takeout and delivery through its own site and app, family bundles, catering and a rewards program.
How does Hot Taco compare with Lake Nona's other Mexican options?
Hot Taco is the street taqueria; Don Julio and Azteca D'Oro are the sit-down restaurants; Lime Fresh is the fast-casual grill.
Don Julio Mexican Kitchen, its sister restaurant at Eagle Creek, is the full-service version with a tequila bar. Azteca D'Oro at Nona Marketplace and Lime Fresh at Shoppes at Nona Place round out the options.
Choose Hot Taco for birria and a quick taco night on the north end.
Pros, Cons and Our Take
Pros
- Birria, al pastor and other street tacos
- Margaritas, including to go
- Vegan tacos
- Family bundles, delivery and catering
Cons
- A small, quick-service taqueria, not a sit-down dinner
- On the north end, a drive from the south-end neighborhoods
- Strip-center setting with shared parking
- Narrower menu than the full-service Mexican restaurants
Our Take
Hot Taco is the north end's taco night. Get the birria, add elote, and take a margarita home with a family bundle. For a sit-down dinner with a tequila list, its sister Don Julio is the step up.
What the Neighbors Know
Residents of Northlake Park, Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, Nona Crest, Nona Preserve and Water's Edge live closest to Lake Nona Village.
The full list is in our Lake Nona restaurant guide.
Official Sources
- Hot Taco Street Taqueria — official website
- Don Julio Restaurant Group — our restaurants
- Orlando Taco Week — Hot Taco Street Taqueria
Buying or selling in Lake Nona? Call/Text David Myers at 407.801.3286 or use the contact form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hot Taco in Lake Nona?
Hot Taco Street Taqueria is at 9680 Narcoossee Road, Suite 103, Orlando, FL 32827, in the Lake Nona Village center.
Does Hot Taco have birria?
Yes. Birria and quesabirria tacos are on the menu.
Does Hot Taco sell margaritas to go?
Yes. Hot Taco serves beer and margaritas, including margaritas to go.
Who owns Hot Taco Street Taqueria?
Hot Taco is run by the local restaurant group behind Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar.
Does Hot Taco have vegan options?
Yes. Hot Taco has vegan tacos.
