See which Orlando restaurants Guy Fieri visited for Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
Updated March 25, 2025
Are you a fan of the Diners, Drive-ins and Dives TV show or discovering authentic local cuisine? Then you won't want to miss four episodes that aired in April and May 2017 on this popular Food Network program. Celebrity chef and host Guy Fieri gives you the inside scoop on six hidden Orlando restaurants you may want to include in your next Orlando vacation itinerary!
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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Does Orlando
First up on April 21, 2017's "Wonder Women" episode, celebrating powerful female chefs, Fieri visits The Meatball Stoppe near Orlando International Airport, featuring traditional meatball dishes as well as unique combinations like the Buffalo Chicken Meatball Smash Sandwich. Also on this episode is Se7ven Bites in The Milk District near downtown Orlando, offering Southern breakfast and lunch dishes alongside mouthwatering bakery treats like Salted Caramel Bacon Cinnamon Rolls.
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On April 28, 2017's "Multicultural Cooking" episode, you'll get a taste of authentic Puerto Rican fare at Willie's Pinchos, located north of downtown Orlando and featuring mofongo fresh-to-order. You'll also get a glimpse in this episode of Orlando's thriving food truck scene (we actually have the most food trucks per capita in the U.S.!) with The Pastrami Project, a classic NY delicatessen food truck located near Winter Park.
"Turkeys, Taters and Dogs" aired May 12, 2017, showcasing Mrs. Potato Restaurant, which features larger-than-life Brazilian potato creations like the Chicken Catupiry (pulled chicken and Brazilian cream cheese). It's located near the theme parks.
Last but not least, on May 26, 2017, "Burgers, Beef and Barbecue" took a deep dive into Vietnamese restaurant Saigon Noodle Grill in downtown Orlando's Milk District. Interestingly, Orlando is home to the largest Vietnamese population in Florida. If you want more delectable Vietnamese cuisine, check out the Mills 50 neighborhood in downtown Orlando.
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Seek out these episodes to experience a taste of the diverse cuisine that makes Orlando a culinary hot spot for locals and visitors alike.
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