
Papa Llama, one of Orlando’s beloved locally-owned restaurants, has suddenly closed its doors after almost ten years of operation serving Peruvian dishes.

Papa Llama, one of Orlando’s beloved locally-owned restaurants, has suddenly closed its doors after almost ten years of operation serving Peruvian dishes.

Orlando restaurateur Thomas Ward has announced his two restaurants, Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa, and Pigzza, both in the Mills 50 District, will soon be merged into one restaurant location.

OpenTable has released its 2026 Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America, and a whopping eight of them are in Central Florida

It’s almost Father’s Day, and many restaurants and attractions are offering special dinners/brunches and events to enjoy.
I’ve perused all the listings and press emails, and here are CitySurfing Orlando’s picks for celebrating dads on Father’s Day, June 21, 2026.

Bite30, Orlando Weekly‘s city-wide dining promotion, kicks off June 1st, bringing you 30+ days of $38 prix fixe menus at many of Orlando’s top restaurants.

Family-owned Vietnamese kitchen Bánh Mì Go will host a grand opening celebration the weekend of May 14-15, 2026, in the SODO neighborhood of Orlando.

Cinco de Mayo is an annual holiday in Mexico, which commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over the French forces of Napoleon III on May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla.
American’s celebrate Cinco de Mayo, too, but let’s be honest…it’s mostly an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture, and enjoy adult Mexican beverages.
If you’re looking for a place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Orlando area, here are our picks:

It’s almost Mother’s Day, and many restaurants and attractions are offering special dinners and brunches to enjoy.
I’ve perused all the listings and press emails, and here are CitySurfing Orlando’s picks for celebrating moms on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026. All prices do not include tax or gratuity (please don’t forget to tip!). Rwservations are also recommended for most restaurants.
Under the restaurant list are some fun events happening to enjoy with mom, too.