GRINGOS LOCOS – Mexican
Gringos Locos is a locally grown, fast-casual Tex-Mex taco joint with multiple Orlando locations, running on fresh-cut, never-frozen beef, in-house cut chicken, and pork slow-roasted for seven hours. The Double D Taco (a hard shell wrapped in a soft one) and the Mouth Hugger Burrito are the signature orders, alongside a daily happy hour on food from 4 to 8pm. Diners consistently describe it as a reliable late-night stop after downtown Orlando nights out, praising the speed and the quality of the tacos even as a few note the food has grown more inconsistent over the years. A long-running local chain rather than a single storefront, so hours and exact menu can vary slightly by location.
22 E WASHINGTON ST, ORLANDO, FL, 32801 407-841-5626 https://gringoslocos.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at GRINGOS LOCOS
Dairy-Free at GRINGOS LOCOS
GRINGOS LOCOS in Orlando has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Mexican Bottle Sodas and Gold Peak Teas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at GRINGOS LOCOS
GRINGOS LOCOS in Orlando has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Gold Peak Teas and Monster. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at GRINGOS LOCOS
GRINGOS LOCOS in Orlando has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guaco Taco, Fish Tacos and Dilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at GRINGOS LOCOS
GRINGOS LOCOS in Orlando has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Street Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at GRINGOS LOCOS
GRINGOS LOCOS in Orlando has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Mexican Bottle Sodas and Gold Peak Teas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at GRINGOS LOCOS
GRINGOS LOCOS in Orlando has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dilla, Homemade Queso and Drunk Gringo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at GRINGOS LOCOS
GRINGOS LOCOS in Orlando has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lean Green, Jarritos and Coca Cola Freestyle Fountain Beverages. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at GRINGOS LOCOS
GRINGOS LOCOS in Orlando has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chef's Plate and Jarritos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at GRINGOS LOCOS
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Queso Con Carne | 58.3 g | 55.2 g |
| Street Taco | 14.3 g | 27.5 g |
| El Burro | 58.5 g | 27.5 g |
| Sloppy Tacos | 48.6 g | 23.7 g |
| Chef's Plate | 51.9 g | 23.6 g |
| Guacamole | 37.7 g | 11.2 g |
| Lean Green | 20.3 g | 6.5 g |
| Gold Peak Teas | 21.1 g | 2.4 g |
| Chimichanga | 28.8 g | 2.1 g |
| Jarritos | 29.8 g | 1 g |
| Empanadas | 12.2 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
First Affair
- Mexican Stoplight: Chips with 4oz guacamole, queso, and salsa roja Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dilla: Cheese and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas: Choice of chicken, beef, or guava and cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- OG Nachos: Chips topped with queso, lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Optional beans or protein. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunk Nachos: Chips layered with chicken, beef, pork, beans, salsa verde, queso, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, olives, jalapenos, salsa roja, and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Con Carne: Queso with ground beef topped with cilantro. Served with a large bag of chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Double D's: Soft tortilla with queso wrapped around a hard shell tortilla, choice of chicken, beef, or pork, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guaco Taco: Soft tortilla with guacamole wrapped around a hard shell tortilla, choice of beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Taco: Corn tortilla with choice of chicken, beef, or roasted pork, topped with onions, cilantro, and lime Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos: Grilled fish on a soft flour tortilla with lettuce, salsa verde, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sloppy Tacos: Beef soft taco with cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- My Taco (Custom): Choice of protein, beans, tortilla type, and toppings including cheese, lettuce, pico, onion, tomato, olives, jalapenos, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
Full Affair
- Chef's Plate: Slow roasted pork with rice, choice of beans, soft corn tortillas, salsa verde, onion, and cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jersey Turnpike: 3 Double D's (chicken, beef, pork) with cheese, sour cream, pico, olives, jalapenos, salsa roja, and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad: Bed of lettuce, choice of beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo, and salsa roja Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga: Fried burrito topped with queso, pico de gallo, sour cream, and cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Border Bowl: Burrito bowl with rice, beans, queso, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Mouth Hugger: Beef, chicken, rice, queso, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sanchez: Roasted pork, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lean Green: Chicken, rice, salsa verde, guacamole, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Veggy: Rice, beans, guacamole, salsa verde, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Burro: Roasted pork, rice, cream cheese, queso, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- OK Jorge: Beef, pinto beans, rice, salsa verde, cheese, lettuce, jalapeno, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Una Noche: Chicken, rice, egg, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Drunk Gringo: Rice, all proteins, beans, queso, salsa verde, cheese, sour cream, pico, olives, jalapenos, salsa roja, and cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- My Burrito (Custom): Choice of protein, rice, beans, and various toppings Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Affair
- Gringo Salsa: Homemade salsa roja or salsa verde without chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Homemade Queso: Homemade queso without chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole: Guacamole without chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Rice & Bean Bowl: Choice of black or pinto beans, cheese, and cilantro garnish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Liquid Affair
- Beer/Seltzers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Coca Cola Freestyle Fountain Beverages Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Mexican Bottle Sodas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Vitamin Waters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Gold Peak Teas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Jarritos Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Monster Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about GRINGOS LOCOS
- Is GRINGOS LOCOS dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. GRINGOS LOCOS has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Mexican Bottle Sodas and Gold Peak Teas.
- What can I eat at GRINGOS LOCOS on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole, Mexican Bottle Sodas and Gold Peak Teas carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does GRINGOS LOCOS have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole and Mexican Bottle Sodas.
- Is GRINGOS LOCOS gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at GRINGOS LOCOS?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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