We've rounded up Clearwater Beach's top Mexican spots for you to try.
“Great lunch with a varied menu. The tacos were delicious so were the Blood Orange Margaritas! But the best part was Angel our server who did a tremendous job! Friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu! Would definitely eat and or drink here again! Ask for Angel!“
“We always make sure to stop at Badfins Food + Brew every time we go to Clearwater. The food is very tasty and love to try many of the different local craft beer selections. Jessica, our server was great, knowledgeable and friendly when we had questions for her. Can’t wait to go back on our next Clearwater vacation. Highly recommend!“
“My wife and I went here tonight for the first time and we were both pleasantly surprised. Great food, drinks, prices, and atmosphere. We will be back. I highly recommend it you're looking for good local Mexican food.Parking: Huge parking lot, you will not have a problem finding a spot.“
“I stayed very close to this location and visited this location about four times. The location is clean friendly and has an amazing environment. Each time I ordered beers shrimp tacos and churros. Highly recommend this place thanks for the great service and awesome food. JM Toronto, “
“The food was excellent, the kids meals came out quickly which helped when we have little ones. We ordered the burgers the meat ordered medium rare was perfect. The roll made the burger perfect.Quality hamburger meat! The place was super busy, happy with our meal.“
“I came here on St Patrick's Day Dunedin is such a great place. The food was delicious server was so quick with food and continued to offer drinks and ✔️ our table to see how we were doing. Yes the drinks are greAt too had a sangria. Thanks can't wait to come for food again .“
“5 stars for authenticity and freshness. Our food was delicious, fresh and finally real Mexican flavors. Nothing to look at inside or outside. The location is in a gas station lol but they make up for it in the quality of the food. Attentive service. The margaritas were yummy and 2 for$6 which was surprising. We had birria, chicken tacos and green enchiladas.“
“This rooftop resturant is a casual upscale place with great prices and out of this world. Everything we had delicious, enchiladas with seafood, scallops&shrimp, empanada appetizer. The salsa and chips all made fresh and taste wonderful. Margaritas the best I've ever had, so fresh and delicious. I am so happy we picked this place to eat and the view!!Parking: Large parking area and more close by if full. Every place easy to walk to in the area.“
“I had a Vegan black bean burrito ? with stir fry peppers and onions . And as an appetizer 2 tacos with the same stir fried vegetables. Both were very delicious and I forced myself to eat only half the burrito so I could enjoy the next day for lunch. Looking forward to my next visit.“
“First time visiting and this was recommended to us. We went at 3pm on a Thursday afternoon and the food and service were very good. We sat outside, and they had plenty of shade. I got the wet burrito with rice and beans and had enough leftovers to take home for another meal. We would absolutely come here again.“
“Parking is a little funny and their restroom is inside the un-renovated building but the food is so good ??The people working there are very nice and you can’t complain about anything besides wishing you ordered more!**Overall, a really pleasant experience and now we don’t want to get tacos from anywhere else.“
“This place is a hidden gem !! By far the best food in the area !! I don’t want to call is Mexican , Spanish or Latin food . Food this good isn’t from a place it is from a persons love to cook !! I stop in anytime I am close by and have had something different every time. From the taco to the enchiladas. From the quesadillas to the burritos. It has been top notch and puts a smile on my face every time . Thank you Maria for all the good food!!“
“We just completed a job nearby and we googled authentic Mexican food and we found this hidden gem ?✨Let me tell you I highly recommend if you want authentic Mexican tacos, authentic sopes, tortas they have it all!!??The staff is super friendly, very fast, very knowledgeable and again super friendly, which is hard to find nowadays take it from me. We eat out a lotI highly recommend five stars plus“
“You go to Senior Taco for its authenticity and service. This is not a classy-looking romantic dining experience or hipster place, it's just good. Total dive, but the employees will take good care of you and you will leave satisfied and full.“
“So glad we found this cute place in Palm Harbor they have an amazing array of drinks great prices on margaritas.I had the very white sangria, which was yummy. They have a nice menu, lots of choices. We had tamales, which were enormous, could only eatone which was just the right siyes we do plan to go back.“
“Clean, Delicious & Flavorful! Huge Burrito!! Spicy steak & saw they have spicy Chicken for next time!Monday Special; Burrito & Chips & Drink for $9.29Taste Great & Great Deal compared to Chipotle that does nothing like this deal.These items at Chipotle would be OVER $20I’m coming back here!!!“
“EXCELLENT freshly made Mexican food. It's my new favorite restaurant. Very small restaurant, in a strip center, that has about six tables - and a drive-up window! They also have vegetarian options and their veggie tacos were fabulous! Staff is super friendly and prices are inexpensive for the large portion sizes. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!“
“Quaint little Mexican restaurant. It is a little weird when you first walk in there’s no one to greet you, but someone said sit wherever you like after a little bit. The server came by super quick and got our order in fast. The food came out super quick and they gave us chips and salsa while we waited. The food was very flavorful. I ordered the pollo with mole sauce. I would definitely return!“
“Que delicia!!! The best tacos I've had in the States. Mexican done beautifully. Tacos El Carnal take the simple street taco and elevate it to a level where every taste bud is gently coated in their magic cooking talents. As a fellow (non-Mexican) Latina, places like this one are why I think of Mexican people as being the best cooks in the world.“
“A bunch of us from church (city on a hill) came for lunch today. We almost filled the space. The staff moved quickly, the food was so so good, and the service was excellent! Definitely recommend you giving this place a try. I'll be back.“
“It was pretty good steak was tender. Place was totally dead during lunch. The chips and dip were not good though. Waaaayyyy over cooked chips the dip was cold like strait from the fridge. Not much parking but it wasn't needed bc there was no one there but me.Parking: Small lot“
“For what it is it's really good. Precooked food assembled into a burrito, bowl etc. Fast friendly service. Small place but probably most people get food to go. Quick meal where you get to pick your specific ingredients but good tasting.“
“We had dinner here. I got Enchiladas Rancheras and my wife made a combo. The food was ok. Not the best or the worst. The price is a bit high but not outrageous. I don’t know if I want to come back, however, my wife enjoyed her food, and is considering to come back.“
“This place was really good! The wet burrito (don't remember the actual name) is fantastic and wet haha. The birria is great as well. Kids meal quesadilla was really good and comes with chips as well! Definitely a nice little Mexican place if all other restaurants are busy. This one is an order first and you sit down after. So no table service. Outdoor seating is limited and not in the parking lot so no views of anything nice haha. Still great food!“
“Absolutely fantastic food. They not only made my top food list once, but twice in just one late night delivery order. The Quessabirria Combo was a wonderful experience and the beef was cooked to absolute perfection and came with an array of delicious sauces and dips. That alone made my week, but then I tasted the most perfectly handmade tortilla chips I've ever had in my life. My entire family was thrilled with the white cheese dip and chips and were fighting over the crumbs. Will order again and again.“
“So I found this place by a simple google search and we love AUTHENTIC MEXICAN food. When we pulled up we were a little hesitant, as the outside is not conducive to what’s on the inside. We went in anyway..and were pleasantly surprised!Our server Blanca was very friendly and attentive and provided EXCELLENT SERVICE! As we were sitting the restaurant began to fill up and this was a Thursday evening, so it’s obviously a hidden gem that I’m thrilled to have discovered.The burrito I had - burrito verde - was phenomenal and bursting with flavor and filling and it was ENORMOUS (which I was very happy about)! My husband had the fajitas and they smelled and looked wonderful. Carnitas taco ??????! The meat was tender and juicy.The guacamole is good just needed a little salt and the margarita was just ok but I wasn’t there for drinks so that doesn’t change anything for me.You must go and be hungry when you get there.“
“Lucked out with the lunch special today and landed on beef stew day. Black beans, yellow rice, potatoes, and sweet delicious plantains came with the meal. Generous portions and fast, friendly service. Well spiced and authentic Cuban cuisine. Fantastico.“
“I love the outdoor seating area, so bright and cheerful with flowers. The food is amazing and so fresh! The staff here works very hard to make everyone happy, I always make sure to leave them a cash tip! Thank you for everything! Plenty of parking behind the restaurant!“
“Food was amazing !!!! It was their first day opened and they killed it . Food was absolutely amazing . The mega sope was the size of a small pizza . Salsa was good . The only problem was food took a little while but it’s their first day so it was understandable.“
“Love this place even if the atmosphere isn't great. Hey, it's typical of a diner not a fancy joint. But the food is fresh, and prepared perfectly. Thats what I come for. They open at 6 Mon through Fri, 7 on Sat. They are a friendly family type place where friends can gather over a great Belgian Waffel or eggs, bacon, grits and coffee. We've only done breakfast but it's well worth a visit.“
“One of my favorite places to get great snacks, good food and delicious horchata.It is sometimes super busy and hard to place and order - but it’s always so worth it and so delicious.Parking: Parking is sometimes super tight due to it busy - but we always park right past next to the church.“
“Another great local location! There is always good energy here when my bf and I stop in for some food! In my opinion this is the best place to get a burrito bowl in the area. Who needs a chipotle?? The ladies behind the counter give great service as well too! :)“
“I love this place it is by far my favorite taco spot in the whole Bay Area with fresh tortillas made right in front of you. I will drive out of my way to get these tacos. The staff and location are everything you would expect from a great Mexican restaurant. Don’t forget the salsa in the yellow squeeze bottle!!!!“
“We tried this out based on the good reviews, and we were so glad we did! The place was pretty quiet, but the food was excellent and the staff was extremely friendly! We will definitely go back here againUpdate Mar 2024. Food was still good, however the dining area was very dirty. Even the table we used wasn't very clean. There were a few staff members just sitting around chatting, as the restaurant wasn't busy. Maybe they should keep them busy, by having them clean up the place!“
“We were looking for a restaurant that served fresh ceviche. It just so happened that our phones pointed ? TT+R. We have gone by this restaurant for years. Big mistake. The food is excellent, service with a smile and quick. Reasonable price. Don't let its size discourage you. You'll enjoy the food and service ?.“
“It's awesome just keep in mind if you do not like spicy food request or ask for the food to be made non spicy. I would say a great place to watch sports at the bar section. It's a big venue with a very nice atmosphere. You should check it out.“
“It's hard finding good authentic style tacos in Tampa bay. This place serves high quality Mexican style tacos. I got the lengua, cabeza, el pastor and suadero (which was actually a carnitas). The tortilla to meat ratio is good. I don't feel they held back on meat like a lot of Mexican restaurants do. They definitely filled it up really nice. All were juicy and delicious except for the carnitas which were super fatty and greasy. The tortillas also tasted great. The ambiance had a Mexican style feel to it. Mexican music playing in the background, nicely decorated interior. The staff that took my order were also very nice. Overall I really enjoyed my tacos!“
“Been eating here for 20 years, I grew up eating here and now my kids are doing the same. Can’t go wrong with a burger, the gyro or some tacos. I do miss the original fries , but the mozzarella sticks and o-rings are great. Try the Tamales if they have any in stock! They have good portions and keep the place clean. One of the very few places that are open late in town, but with a menu with lots to chose from.“
“You know how the best authentic cuisine is always in a hole in the wall spot and they absolutely have no advertising of any kind? Yeah that's this place. It shares a building with a laundromat and there's usually some mom figure in the back cooking up the orders. It's my favorite Mexican food in Tampa Bay bar none. You have to try their quesa birria, it's probably the best dish on the menu. 10/10 on flavor and the meat is crazy tender. But you also cannot go wrong on their burritos with salsa verde and their steak tacos. And their sauces?? Ughhh stellar. It's a must-try if you want that authentic street taco flavor.“
“AMAZING. From the Chips and Salsa (BTW the chips are red green and white). Recommend the Florida Burrito. Best Burrito I've had the steak was so tender, no fat and the shrimp was fresh. We had a great experience here highly recommend checking it out. Found the new regular ?“
“This has been a family favorite for years. The new paint and lights are a lovely update adding to the fresh, delicious food and very friendly service. At least 3 different people working the floor tonight stopped by our table to refresh our drinks, refresh our chips or check on how our food was. The food portions are huge and everything is delicious!! Sopes are my favorite and being able to chose 3 different meats for my 3 Sopes is always fun! A beef, a chicken, and a pork carnitas for me.! The Mexican tacos are delicious - your choice of meats and fair pricing means you can order a great variety!“
“Got off work and needed a bite. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and the kind girl at the window asked me if I’d like onions and cilantro in it. She said that’s how she gets it. I’m so glad she suggested that because it was excellent! And the hot sauce and fresh pico were a plus. I’ll definitely come here again!“
“I got a to go order and haven’t even finished eating before writing this. This is easily the best Mexican food I’ve ever had, and I’ve been to Mexico! I got my order within minutes of placing it but, it wouldn’t even bother me if it took longer because there was a whole grocery area where I picked up some seasonings and salsas. I live close but also did a couple things in the house before eating and my food was still hot when I opened it. They wrapped all of the containers in saran wrap so nothing spilled and kept the heat in. I got a steak burrito with no pico, queso con chorizo, beans and rice, with an horchata. Everything is amazing! Stir the horchata before drinking but you can tell it was homemade!“
“Love this Mexican place. It is one of my favorite places to eat Mexican food in Clearwater. The food is great, the staff is super humble, and the drinks are very affordable.The only thing negative I will say is that sometimes the restaurant will allow third-party vendors to come into the restaurant and start selling goods or services. I understand they're trying to help their community, but at the same time, some of us do not want to be bothered while we are dining.I highly recommend this restaurant. One of the best if you're looking for great food in the area.“
“We had a table of 6. It seemed the waitress was unable to handle a group that large. The order came out all wrong.! I didn’t get to try the only thing I came in for. But, enjoyed the atmosphere and coconut margaritas. The only complaint there was it didn’t taste like coconut outside the rim. If the bartender added a little coconut flavor to the actual drink… heaven.. we will return.“
“This place was clean the young lady at the counter was nice!! The tacos, I got Pollo, pastor and chorizo! Pastor was fire and the chorizo. The chicken was pretty good to! The jalapeño sauce was spicy very but good, now the cilantro sauce was fire!! Never been here before I was pleased 3 tacos for $9 not bad!!!“
“Nice authentic restaurant. Only 3 stars for the atmosphere because we didn’t dine in. We took out for our first time eating. Service was quick. Got home….we loved it! I order chicken taquitos and hubby got the steak fajita nachos. Not too greasy and the guacamole was delish as well. Try it if you are looking for great Mexican food. We will be back!“
“Cute and casual wine bar! They offer a Sangria and Tacos special on Tuesdays and sangria is perfect for those who enjoy the drink without a plethora of fruit in the glass, just refreshing juice and ice. Noe helped us out and we enjoyed watching him work on a future art installation for the bar. Their spicy chili oil tacos were OUTSTANDING, I asked about the spice factor, and was reassured it was flavor over flame, just my kind of dish. All the stars, will come back!“