OFM_Palate_0521_Palate 4 / 26 / 21 9 : 58 AM Page 1 DINING Palate By Karen Nimetz and Sianna Brumfield TOP FIVE : TACOS BIRRIA TACOSXXX AT ROCCO’S TACOS , PLAZA VENEZIA , DR . PHILLIPS Inside of a crispy , white corn tortilla resides a flavorful chili beef brisket with pickled red onions , a rich crema sauce and lime . To add even more flavor , try dipping it into the caldo “ broth ” on the side . BRUSSEL SPROUTS TACO SWEET POTATO TACO AT ANTOJITOS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD , AT REYES MEZCALERIA , UNIVERSAL CITYWALK NORTH QUARTER DISTRICT , This unique taco has a crispy shell filled with roasted sweet DOWNTOWN ORLANDO potatoes , almond chile salsa , fried corn and scallions . It’s topped These delectable , crispy , fried Brussels sprouts are served on a with non - dairy cheese , making it an excellent vegan alternative . tortilla and topped with a sweet and tangy tamarind glaze , aged cotija cheese and pickled red onion . TACOS AL PASTOR FIRECRACKER SHRIMP AT LA FIESTA MEXICAN GRILL , TACO CRYSTAL LAKE SHOPPING CENTER AT 3 SISTERS SPEAKEASY , BROADWAY , KISSIMMEE A customer favorite , this taco contains pork tips marinated in This tasty taco features crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy sauce achiote , pineapple and with tomatoes and shredded cabbage , and is served with a guajillo sauce . It’s served in a corn tortilla chipotle cream sauce . and topped with cilantro and pineapple bits that give it a sweet kick . RAISE A GLASS : MARGARITAS HABANERO LIME MARGARITA HIBISCUSXX AT DOCKSIDE MARGARITAS , FLAVORED MARGARITA DISNEY SPRINGS AT TAMALE CO . This flavorful cocktail features the perfect combination MEXICAN STREET FOOD , of spicy and sweet . It is made with Patron Silver THE HOURGLASS Tequila , habanero lime , lime juice and Florida sugar DISTRICT cane simple syrup . Treat your tastebuds with this authentic homemade PINEAPPLE MARGARITA cocktail . Fresh hibiscus flowers AT UNCLE JULIO’S , are boiled into a tea eventually ICON PARK becoming an agua fresca . Made with fresh pineapple juice and lime juice The tart yet sweet taste of with 100 % agave Lunazul Tequila and St - Germain , the agua fresca goes this tropical libation is right for summer . For an hand in hand with the additional fee , diners can add a premium tequila classic house - made floater with Lunazul Silver or Exotico Resposado . margarita . 56 ORLANDO FAMILY may 2021 ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM