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Thai Villa Restaurant

Thai Villa Restaurant

4.6
(600+)
• Thai • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 55 min
"We love dining it too, but have ordered for delivery or pick up a couple times. They're always efficient and the food is always excellent! We're often able to order two meals and split with our 8 year old and still have leftovers. Great value!"
"I got the Pad Ped and Wonton Soup and can confidently say this is my favorite soup I've ever bought from any thai place (although tbh the dumpling filling did have a flavor I just couldn't place. Certainly did not taste like chicken). The broth was delicious and there was a fair amount of vegetables, especially compared to most dumpling soups. In all honesty I was not a fan of the Pad Ped but that's on me - it's the first time I've ordered it and did not realize it would have a strong lemon flavor, which I personally always associate in my head with furniture polish scent, so that turned me off. Everything about it was well made and nicely portioned, just a personal preference and I should've researched the flavor profile before ordering. I have ordered here before and always had a great meal."
Pad Thai
Thin rice noodles stir-fried with egg, scallion, and bean sprout in Pad Thai sauce.
$17.32
Pad Se Ew
Wide flat rice noodle sautéed with egg, broccoli and carrot in a sweet soy sauce.
$17.14
Fried Veggie Roll
Golden fried spring rolls stuffed with glass noodles and assorted minced vegetables served with plum sauce.
$6.4
Summer Roll
2 pieces. Shrimp, basil leaves, lettuce, and vermicelli, served with creamy peanut sauce Sans.
$7.59
Terramia Ristorante & Wine Bar

Terramia Ristorante & Wine Bar

4.5
(600+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 59 min
"Always a 10/10! They always do a great job in person and to go! "
"The Gnocchi Soren was great, but the Ravioli Aragosta was a ridiculously small portion for the price. You get 5 skimpy raviolis, which have no lobster in it. For $24, there should definitely either be way more raviolis or a substantial amount of lobster in them."
Pollo Parmgiana
Traditional panko-breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella & Pomodoro
$20.65
16" Margherita
Tomato sauce, homemade mozzarella,basil & extra virgin olive oil
$21.36
Spaghetti E Polpette
House made meatballs in our grandma sauce.
$17.72
13" Margherita
Tomato sauce, homemade mozzarella,basil & extra virgin olive oil
$17.72
Pollo Tropical

Pollo Tropical

4.3
(5k+)
• Latin American • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 6.8 mi • 62 min
"Avocado Cilantro TropiChop® - Crispy amazing every time!!!!"
"The 1/4 chicken was very dry, probably has been cooked hours ago. The Grillmaster trio which should have 1/4 chicken only had 1/2 of chicken breast, two slices of steak, no plantains and sauces also forgotten. Too expensive for the quality, the portions not as advertised. Don't recommend to order for delivery, at least at the restaurant the portions come complete."
Pollo's Chicken Soup - Bowl
A steaming bowl of chicken soup made with corn, yuca, pumpkin, plantains, and grilled chicken. This homemade recipe goes great with any entrée.
$7.43
12oz Can - Coca-Cola®
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$3.25
Original Family Meal
Whole Chicken, white rice, black beans and 4 rolls
$25.94
1/2 Chicken Platter - Rice & Beans
Made for big appetites—half of a juicy, grilled chicken served with rice and beans.
$14.04
Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine Restaurant Group

Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine Restaurant Group

4.7
(90+)
• Turkish • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 42 min
$10 off on $65+
Lavas
Our signature, baked-to-order bread creation. Highly recommended for all soups & appetizers
$7.39
Chicken Adana
Grilled skewers of hand-ground chicken seasoned with fresh garlic, red bell peppers, light hot peppers & parsley
$31.24
Chicken Sis
Hand-carved fresh chicken breast marinated in our chef’s blend of unique seasonings and chargrilled
$31.14
Select Two Appetizer
Your choice of any two - Humus, Sautéed Eggplant, Muhammara, Babaganoush, Ezme, Haydari, Cacik
$18.34
Parva Colombian Restaurant

Parva Colombian Restaurant

4.5
(20+)
• Colombian • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 6.2 mi • 53 min
Bandeja Paisa
Traditional representative Colombian platter served with steak, white rice, red beans, fried pork belly, Colombian sausage, sweet plantains, avocado, fried egg, and corn cake.
$29.98
Jugos Naturales
Baked cheese bread.
$5.81
Empanadas De Carne
Fried green plantain topped with your favorite meet, pico de gallo, Colombian cheese, cilantro, and our famous salsas.
$3.9
Tostones
Grilled chicken served over cilantro rice with black or red beans, sweet plantains, corn, pico de gallo, and avocado, topped with our famous cilantro sauce.
$14.95
Zaxbys

Zaxbys

4.4
(7k+)
• Chicken • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 52 min
"Zaxby salads are all bombbb! So fresh and delicious and the chicken is always perfectly fried and cut into the perfect size. Keep up the good work and I'll keep ordering. "
"chicken was old, dry, so probably good there wasn't much of it. Greens were brown. I often order this bandits usually very good.Not this time."
Chicken Finger Plate - 6 Fingerz
6 hand-breaded Chicken Fingerz™ with Zax Sauce®. Served with Cole Slaw, Texas Toast, Crinkle Fries, and Small Drink.
$16.27
Chicken Finger Plate - 4 Fingerz
4 hand-breaded Chicken Fingerz™ with Zax Sauce®. Served with Cole Slaw, Texas Toast, Crinkle Fries, and Small Drink.
$13.19
Big Zax Snak® Meal
3 hand-breaded Chicken Fingerz™ with Zax Sauce®. Served with Texas Toast, Crinkle Fries, and Small Drink.
$11.04
Chicken Finger Plate - 5 Fingerz
5 hand-breaded Chicken Fingerz™ with Zax Sauce®. Served with Cole Slaw, Texas Toast, Crinkle Fries, and Small Drink.
$14.7
El Pollon Restaurant

El Pollon Restaurant

4.6
(700+)
• Peruvian • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 6.3 mi • 51 min
"This time it was wonderful. They listened to the special instructions and the chicken was fully cooked and the wing wasnt burnt. It was perfect!"
"Always absolutely delicious, never a bad thing on the menu. I recommend Lomo Saltado if you have never had Peruvian, its a go to. Well sized portions and always freshly made! "
1 Pollo
Sliced beef sautéed with tomatoes, onion, white wine and a soy sauce reduction served with french fries and white rice
$34.21
1/2 De Pollo
Traditional Peruvian dish with slices of beef sautéed with onions and tomatoes, served with rice, french fries, fried egg and fried sweet plantain
$18.64
Lomo Saltado
Classic peruvian dish, potatoes topped with inca pepper cheese sauce
$22.1
Lomo Saltado a Lo Pobre
Peruvian corn dough filled with chicken, olive and yellow pepper
$26
Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant

Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant

4.6
(1k+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 6.7 mi • 52 min
$5 off on $30+
"The Steak Fajitas were honestly the best I've had. Great portion size and the high quality of the ingredients is apparent in the taste of the food. My partner had the American Taco and they were also delicious and came in a large portion. Will definitely be our go-to for Mexican food from now on."
"Guacamole Dip was super flavourful. Tres Leches was AMAZING. Incredible cake. California Burrito was great and HUGE. Cazuela Esquites was a bit heavy on the mayo but otherwise good. Queso Dip was spectacular and the star of the show."
Chimichangas
Char-grilled chicken with rice, pinto beans and queso dip
$13.8
Arroz Con Pollo
The juiciest tacos! Filled with homemade adobo chile beef brisket and cheese. Served with consome broth to dip them in and charro beans
$15.65
Birria Tacos
Your choice of char-grilled chicken or steak quesadilla. Served with rice, re-fried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
$18.54
Dinner Quesadillas
Your choice of carne asada or grilled chicken. Filled with rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese, pico de gallo and guacamole. Topped with queso dip
$16.38
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes

4.5
(1k+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 32 min
Trending
"burgers were excellent as always for the Bacon Cheeseburger. Moolah also has the qbsolute best Shareable Chips in town, just like me and my dad used to make. some have some meat on them and some are nice and crispy, its awesome!"
"the burgers here are always great. the chicken was hit or miss. one chicken sandwich was tender and juicy the other was small and tough Build Your Own Crispy Chicken Sandwich Bacon Cheeseburger"
MOOYAH Cheeseburger
Single Certified Angus Beef®, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, MOOYAH Sauce, Signature Potato Bun
$9.78
Build Your Own Certified Angus Beef® Burger
Fresh Hand-Cut Idaho Potatoes (In House, Every Day) Cooked in Trans-Fat Free Oil (No Cholesterol)
$13.45
Bacon Cheeseburger
Fresh, Never-Frozen Certified Angus Beef® with your choice of artisan buns, toppings and sauces
$12.13
The MDC
Single Certified Angus Beef®, Cheddar Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, MOOYAH Sauce, Signature Potato Bun
$14.16
TooJay's Gourmet Deli

TooJay's Gourmet Deli

4.5
(1k+)
• Deli • Healthy
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 44 min
"great, portions a little small for the price but tasted great"
"The Toojay's Benedict* and Mini Potato Pancakes were perfect. Benedict came with the sauce on the side so it wasn't soggy. Pancakes were nice and crispy. Good portions for my buck. I will get this again."
Matzo Ball Soup
Our light and fluffy matzo balls in a rich chicken broth with carrots and onions.
$12.11
Chicken Noodle Soup
Loaded with chicken & vegetables - Only Bubbe makes it as good!
$11.56
Reuben
Our classic hot corned beef, sauerkraut & Swiss with homestyle Russian dressing on grilled Artisan rye. Served with French fries and a dill pickle.
$20.02
Toojay's Cobb
Fresh lettuce blend diced chicken breast, ham, red onions, crumbled bacon, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs & cheddar.
$19.91
Fazoli's

Fazoli's

4.5
(1k+)
• Italian • Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 7.2 mi • 74 min
"So the pasta I got was really good it was the Chicken Broccoli Penne and man was it delicious and a great portion. I saved the rest for the next day and it heated up well. I would order from here again. The cheesecake was also really good and everything was fresh. Love!"
"Baked Chicken Parmigiano was not real chicken breast. It was like a frozen chicken patty, made with the pink slime that goes into McDonald's chicken nuggets. Chewy and bland. Also, the dish was small. Poor quality and poor value. Wouldn't order again."
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine topped with Alfredo Sauce and Italian Style Diced Chicken. Includes 2 Signature Garlic Breadsticks.
$16.25
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Spaghetti topped with Meat Sauce. Includes 2 Signature Garlic Breadsticks.
$13.81
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine topped with Alfredo Sauce. Includes 2 Signature Garlic Breadsticks.
$14.07
Large Beverage
Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, Dr. Pepper, Starry, Mountain Dew, Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea
$4.05
Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel

4.3
(8k+)
• Dinner • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 5.4 mi • 50 min
"I have ordered from numerous different Cracker Barrel's in several different areas and this one is by far the best!!! The food is always fresh and they made sure I had silverware and plenty of butter for my biscuits!"
"Normally, I do not have an issue with Cracker Barrel nor this specific entrée however today's arrived less than half of a portion size than what they normally provide considering that I'm paying over $17 for this entrée that's ridiculous."
Momma's Pancake Breakfast®
Three buttermilk pancakes with two eggs* and choice of breakfast meat. Served with 100% pure natural syrup and whipped butter.
$16.68
Chicken n' Dumplins
Second only to mom's. Made with a hearty blend of beef, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Served with two or three classic sides and buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins.
$15.18
Buttermilk Biscuits (4)
Shredded potatoes, Colby cheese, chopped onions, our signature seasoning blend, salt and pepper baked together.
$3.91
The Best Classic Meatloaf
Choice of four classic sides. Served with buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins.
$19.14
Ford's Garage

Ford's Garage

4.4
(300+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 15.3 mi • 82 min
Farther away
$12 Meal Box
"i got the kids Kid's Cheeseburger for myself for lunch and it was actually pretty filling and delicious. i got it with a side of fries and i almost couldnt finish it. i did a pick up order and the staff?? so sweet and patient"
"I have not had a Monte Cristo in ages ---not many places offer them anymore. The Monte Cristo I ordered from Ford's Garage was outstanding. Beautifully prepared and delicious. Enough for 2 or 3 meals. SOOO good!"
Value Americana Roadster
1/3LB Burger, American Cheese, red onion, tomato, lettice and pickle planks on a brioche bun
$12.7
Americana Roadster
Third Pound Certfied Angus Beef® Topped with American Cheese, Red Onion, Tomato, Crisp Lettuce and Pickle Planks on a Brioche Bun.
$16.77
Ford's Signature Burger
Sharp Cheddar, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Bourbon BBQ Sauce, Crisp Lettuce, Tomato, and Red Onion on a Brioche Bun.
$20.6
Junior Chicken Tenders
Fresh, Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Tenders Hand Battered in Seasoned Flour and Fried. Served with a Dipping Sauce and a Choice of One Side.
$10.96
Fiesta Azul Tequila House

Fiesta Azul Tequila House

4.6
(200+)
• Mexican • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 49 min
"Amazing flavor's in the food, you can taste the authentic recipe, the Quesadilla A La Carta was my absolute favorite item that I ordered since moving from up north to Florida. 10/10 hands down the best Mexican restaurant in town!"
"The burrito, enchilada, and chips and salsa were great. It was my first time ordering dessert from them. The portion of the 3 leches took me by surprise. It was really, really small. Definitely not worth the $12.50!"
Burrito Loco
3 corn tortilla tacos, choice of carne asada, al pastor, grilled chicken, chorizo or lengua. Mexican rice and pinto beans. (No mix & match).
$21.55
Mexican Tacos
Bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and queso dip.
$20.34
Fajita Nachos
Strawberry, mango, peach, raspberry, guava and passionfruit.
$17.93
Daiquiri
Choice chicken, grilled steak, carnitas or grilled veggies. lettuce, cilantro rice, pico, queso, black beans and sour cream.
$12.6
Sushi Sake

Sushi Sake

4.6
(1k+)
• Japanese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 34 min
"The VOLCANO ROLL and the MIAMI HEAT ROLL were both amazing! The special rice is a LARGE serving of fried rice loaded with chunky pieces of (REAL) chicken, steak and shrimp! 😍"
"Our go to sushi and fried rice. Always good, extremely consistent. Order here at least once or twice a week. Sushi is also always fresh, I'm a massive fan of Sushi Sake. Chicken fried rice and steak fried rice are always bangers btw, great portion sizes for your $$$."
SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL
Shrimp tempura, crab stick, avocado, spicy mayonnaise, sesame seeds, and masago topped with eel sauce.
$15.59
CHICKEN FRIED RICE
Raw tuna, masago, and spicy mayonnaise topped with crunch.
$12.92
CRUNCHY ROLL
Tempura shrimp, crab meats, asparagus, masago, and spicy mayonnaise topped with avocado and eel sauce.
$14.53
DRAGON
Crab, avocado, cream cheese, masago, and sesame seeds. Topped with our baked seafood secret. Served with eel sauce.
$16.48
Lazy Moon

Lazy Moon

4.7
(300+)
• Pizza • Calzones
$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 31 min
"travel United States extensively for work… And I always look for a good pizza wherever I land… I’ve been there now four times in the last week and a half… Staff is always friendly and very helpful, don’t pass on the recommendations! I’m not typically a fan of pickles on my pizza but the Slice - Cuban Pizza is amazing! Well balanced, fresh toppings, crispy crust… the Slice - The Saganaki Slice with capers is soooo delicious And the 15 inch slice is enough to curb your craving! I plan on eating my way through the menu. The places nicely decorated and very modern in aesthetic. Bathrooms were clean, overhead music was toe tappin"
"10/10 would recommend lazy moon for the best pizza in Orlando! The individual slices are so big you can share them! I ordered a custom Slice - Ricotta Base (Includes Mozzarella), but their premade "fave slices" are also delicious! Whenever I'm in the mood for pizza this is always my go to spot! "
Slice - Tomato Base (Includes Mozzarella)
Made with Italian San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano and extra virgin olive oil
$10.3
20" Tomato Base (Includes Mozzarella)
Made with Italian San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano and extra virgin olive oil
$40.65
Cheesy Bread
Garlic, Luvin' Seasoning, Mozzarella - Includes 1 Dipping Side
$9.91
Gluten Free Pizza (contains egg & dairy)
12" Pizza Gluten Free Pizza with Tomato Sauce & Shredded Mozzarella
$17.21
LA CAMPANA MEXICAN & SEAFOOD

LA CAMPANA MEXICAN & SEAFOOD

4.6
(100+)
• Mexican • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 41 min
"First time trying this Mexican place and the food was so dam good I had the enchiladas with chicken and green sauce Delicious."
"The Shrimp Aguachile is usually my favorite. This time the flavor is off I couldn’t eat it. The container wasn’t full and for $21 that’s foul. They didn’t bother to include the chips either and the first time I ordered it came with it. Disappointed I threw it away"
Caldo De Res
Beef base broth, meat and veggies. Served with rice on side.
$18.71
Enchiladas
3 corn tortillas filled with cheese, tinga or ground beef, topped with cream sauce & queso fresco. Served with rice and beans. Choice of red, green, mole or chipotle sauce.
$20.65
Quesa-Birrias
Mexican melted cheese in a corn tortilla with stewed meat & consomé on the side, topped with cilantro & onion served with black beans.
$18.29
Pozole
Mexico's favorite soup with pork and corn in a chile based broth, served with a side of lettuce, and chile peppers.
$20.39
3-6-9 Chinese Restaurant

3-6-9 Chinese Restaurant

4.5
(1k+)
• Asian • Chinese
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 62 min
"Food is fresh and salted perfectly. Chop Suey Wonton Soup Vegetable Egg Roll"
"Good quality was good but it was 1/3 of the portion I get at other places and almost twice the price. Not ordering here again"
Lo Mein
Choice of pork, beef, chicken, shrimp or vegetables. Soft noodles with bean sprouts and scallions in brown sauce.
$14.07
Wonton Soup
Pork wontons with chicken broth and scallions.
$4.03
General Tso's Chicken (Hot)
Spicy. Deep-fried breaded chicken cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce with green peppers, and mushrooms.
$18.52
Krab Rangoons (6)
Fried krab meat, onion, celery, carrots, and cream cheese stuffed in wonton wrap.
$9
Umi Japanese Restaurant

Umi Japanese Restaurant

4.5
(700+)
• Sushi • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 48 min
"Delicious but small rolls for the price!!"
"I got anamazing Shrimp Tempura Roll! Durto my many allergies, it was very naked looking (my allergies fault not Umi's), but the flavor was top notch! We think it's the best Japanese restaurant inthe whole central Florida area! "
Miso Soup
Comes with tofu, seaweed, & scallions in house made miso broth.
$4.59
Spicy Tuna Roll
Green seaweed, sesame oil, sesame seeds
$15.39
Yellow Tail Chimichuri
Begin with japan's favorite starter
$25.3
Seaweed Salad
Medley of chicken & vegetable. choice of pan seared, steamed or deep fried
$9.19
La Raza Restaurant

La Raza Restaurant

4.3
(300+)
• Mexican • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 46 min
"We've been ordering from La Raza for a while now and it never disappoints. The food is always great, portion sizes are solid, and the pupusas are unbeatable. Pickup is always fast and hassle-free. Will definitely keep coming back"
"The baleadas are delicious omggg! I love them so much. They're tasty and filling! Definitely recommend. :)"
Pupusas por unidad
Pupusa rellena con elección de queso o chicharrón viene por unidad . / Tortilla filled with choice of cheese or pork skin.Comes by unit
$4.59
Baleadas / Tortilla Fold Over
Baleadas : 'simple' with beans and cheese, 'special' includes avocado and eggs. Per unit
$8.11
Pollo con Tajadas / Chicken with Fried Plantains
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$18.72
Aguas Frescas / Mexican Drinks
sopa de marisco con coco y picante ah su gusto
$5.4
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

4.4
(5k+)
• Breakfast • Family Meals
$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 44 min
"Tremendous Twelve is the best for a good morning start. This breakfast is a complete and a delicious one. It has everything you crave in just one order. The buttermilk pancakes are really the best and have always been my favorites! The breakfast potatoes and the bacon are so yummy and fresh. They are the perfect match for my scrambled eggs. I love my Tremendous Twelve breakfast from Perkins!"
"The cheeseburger was the best in town! Perfectly cooked and juicy! The fries were also excellent! I use doordash a lot, and Perkins is top notch! Everything Ive had there has been excellent! The breakfast is also top notch! Five stars or more! "
Build A Breakfast
Made to order. Start with two large farm-raised eggs*, any style, then choose a breakfast meat, potato and bread to complete the meal.
$18.69
Build-Your-Own Omelet
Choose any two ingredients Additional charge for each additional ingredient: Diced Ham, Sausage, Applewood Smoked Bacon, American Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, Hollandaise Sauce, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Onions, Green Peppers.
$23.18
Magnificent Seven
Two eggs*, two Applewood smoked bacon strips and three buttermilk pancakes.
$13.67
Belgian Waffle Platter
A Belgian Waffle dusted with powdered sugar.
$22.37

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