Late-Night Eats in Orlando
The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down in Orlando. As the theme parks close and the city’s vibrant nightlife kicks into gear, the need for a delicious late-night meal becomes a mission. Forget your standard fast-food drive-thru—Orlando is a city that understands the cravings of night owls and early birds alike. From authentic Szechuan fare to classic comfort food and international street eats, the city’s dining scene offers a wealth of options to satisfy your hunger around the clock.
Downtown and Beyond
Santiago’s Bodega – Stained glass and reclaimed wood set the tone for the Hemingway-inspired interior; a generous selection of hot and cold tapas makes this Spanish-style restaurant in Ivanhoe Village a local favorite. Sparkling sangria and twice-daily happy hour add to the appeal. Open until 2 am.
Arepas El Cacao – These freshly stuffed Venezuelan corn cakes are the ultimate South American comfort food. Order from the menu or choose your own from a list of seasoned meats, cheeses, shrimp, veggies, and sauces. With a store-front location and a food truck near Universal, Arepas El Cacao is the perfect stop for post-roller coaster refueling.
Chuan Lu Garden – Fuel up for a late night with mouth-tingling La Zi Chicken or spicy Tofu with Chili Sauce, or recover in the early hours with dumplings and fried pork buns. Dine in or take out until 2 am daily at this Mills 50 restaurant.
Gringos Locos Tacos – No night out is complete without a stop for their famous “Double D’s” tacos, legendary among locals and visitors alike. Gringos serves up your favorite Mexican dishes until 3 am daily at downtown and Milk District locations.
In and Around Orlando’s Parks
Universal CityWalk – This mega entertainment district outside of Universal’s two theme parks offers a full line-up of bars, clubs, and restaurants for the evening crowd. Take in a movie, play mini-golf until 2 am or work up an appetite crooning tunes at Rising Star karaoke club and then feed your appetite at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Pat O’Brien’s, or Red Oven Pizza Bakery, all open until 2 am, or NBC Sports Grill & Brew, open until 1:30 am.
Disney Springs – Walt Disney World’s newly renovated entertainment center features plenty of dining options until 2 am. Take in some toe-tapping Irish music with fish and chips and a pint of Guinness at Raglan Road Irish Pub until 1 am or head to Splitsville for bowling and a bite (bowl until 2 am; eat until 1 am). Satisfy your sugar craving 24/7 with the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM. Just insert your dough into the vending machine and wait for lemon coconut, strawberry, or s’mores cupcake nirvana to be dispensed in an instant.
World’s Largest McDonalds – Leave it to Orlando to be home to the World’s Largest McDonald’s. You can order regular favorites or even pizza and waffles on the computer. Upstairs features an arcade and an indoor playground. Open 24 hours.
Mangos – This Latin-style nightclub with amazing live entertainment also offers a flavorful menu. Order the Gran Picada appetizer sampler off the Late Night Menu before heading home at 2 am.
Krispy Kreme – A hot glazed doughnut covered in chocolate is worth staying up for. The Winter Park (1031 S. Orlando Ave.) and Kissimmee (5318 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway) locations are open 24/7.
24-Hour Starbucks Drive-Thru – If you took the redeye into Orlando and don’t have time for some shuteye, be sure to fuel up with some coffee at this 24-hour Starbucks at either the airport’s main terminal or in the town of Celebration near Disney.
