Restaurantji's Tampa guide: Where to find the best Mexican flavors. Enjoy the best Tacos, Steak Burrito, Chips and Salsa, and more in the city.
Cocktail Bar · $$
14803 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
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“Was there last night got to meet Jessica!!Everyone was awesome. The food was awesome. The pumpkin churros are the best in the world. The service (Dax?)was awesome. I definitely recommend you go there for good food and a good time!”
Mexican · $
10278 Causeway Boulevard, Tampa
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“It was my First time eating here and it was so good! The portion sizes overall were a great size for the price. Around $55 with Uber eats Texas delivery charges, and driver tip. I had the Birria quesadilla, the large portion of rice, Chips with queso, Tres leches cake, and the Horchata for my drink. I was hungry and I wanted to get the full experience of what the restaurant had to offer. Leftovers are always a bonus! For my first order, I ordered for delivery on Uber Eats. Despite being delivery, Everything was hot, fresh and well packaged. I will say the Birria quesadilla was a little soggy on the bottom, but it tasted fantastic! Some of the best Beria I’ve had. The queso tasted homemade, flavorful, fresh and delicious! The portion of the tortilla chips, took up an entire brown paper bag full! (in my opinion when I order Mexican food for delivery and I see a big brown paper bag stuffed completely full of seasoned tortilla chips, that’s how I know the rest of the food is going to taste amazing!) I love the small detail of the seasoned chips. It’s like putting sprinkles on a cupcake. It’s not needed, but it makes it better. Everything was flavorful and well seasoned. My Birria quesadilla came with small sides of guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Even though the food didn’t need it at all and was flavorful and delicious without it. A few small critique I can give is that Tres Leche cake piece that I got was extremely small unfortunately, which I wasn’t expecting. It was only three small bites if that, but it was really delicious! My second critique is, I wish they offered a bigger cup of Horchata like they have the larger option for the Rice. Horchata is one of my favorite drinks, but honestly I can’t complain too much because everything including the Horchata and Tres leches cake was so good! I guess my only complaint is that there wasn’t more Horchata and Tres Leches cake. The slightly soggy texture of the Birria quesadilla I contributed to the fact that it was delivered still hot in a Styrofoam container, & I don’t consider that the restaurants fault. if I was giving a rating I would still give it a 10 out of 10. 100 percent! I will be eating here again, these small critiques that I have would not even change my rating! And I have leftovers so there’s some bonus points!Delicious food with overall large portions for the price!You guys did a great job! Thank you so much for preparing my amazing meal !!🩷 I will tell my friends about this place and bring my family back here to sit at the restaurant next time instead of ordering from Uber Eats for delivery. fantastic food. Highly recommended!”
Mexican · $
915 South Howard Avenue, Tampa
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“Had the taco trio; pork beef and brisket. “Shia la Beef” (brisket) was my favorite but all were fantastic! Chips and queso were bland to me but I added pico and ate with my tacos. Ah-mazing nonalcoholic horchata and great friendly staff that took care to avoid my avocado allergy. Wonderful 🤌”
Mexican · $
5636 West Waters Avenue, Tampa
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“recomiendo comer en los comparres de todo”
Mexican · $
4901 North Florida Avenue, Tampa
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“Best burritos and tacos in the tampa Bay Area highly recommend them.”
Mexican · $
6411 East County Line Road, Tampa
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“I was craving birria for my Birthday and this place made me very happy. Highly recommend, very very good. The best I tried in Florida 👏”
Mexican · $
5609 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa
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“Stopped here on vacation. Best tacos I’ve ever had.!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Mexican · $$
2223 North Westshore Boulevard Suite 203, Tampa
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“Super cool place atmosphere nice bartenders attentive”
Mexican · $
320 West Waters Avenue, Tampa
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“Had a great experience there. Great food and service.”
Mexican · $$
10033 East Adamo Drive, Tampa
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“Hannah was a great serve and Danny too we got service from both of them! Amazing!”
Mexican · $
1611 North Howard Avenue, Tampa
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“Stopped in while on vacation in May. Food was delicious and service was great. Worst part...it's in Tampa and we're not :/ Looking forward to coming back next time we visit Tampa!”
Mexican · $
6823 North Habana Avenue, Tampa
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“The food was amazing , the tortillas with salsa and guacamole super good. And the taco birrias delicious.”
Tacos · $
2221 West Platt Street, Tampa
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“Delicious tacos 🌮 and margaritas 🍹!”
Mexican · $
4414 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa
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“The pork belly was fantastic. Best burrito I’ve had ever.”
Mexican · $
4337 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa
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“I had been meaning to try this place for a while, and I went this week and it did not disappoint. I was greeted immediately and the gentleman behind the counter was so, so kind. I really like how the menu is written on a chalkboard style wall! The food was exceptional. I ordered chips and guacamole and the guacamole comes in a convenient container that you can take home. You get a really generous portion! The chips are also homemade and fresh. I also ordered the burria tacos and they were amazing. I’ll be back very soon and will probably be coming here weekly!”
Mexican · $
7611 ( parking, Causeway Boulevard, Tampa
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“Some of the best tacos I’ve ever had. The green salsa is the best I’ve had yet. Give this place a chance. It’ll win you over.”
Mexican · $$
11955 Sheldon Road, Tampa
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“Todo delicioso. 💯% Recomendado”
Mexican · $
7521 North 56th Street, Tampa
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“Muy buenos tacos esta vez no me decepcionaron con mis amigos ya que emos pedidos en otras taquerias y nos dan siempre lo incorrecto muchas gracias por alegrarnos la noche”
Tacos · $
808 South Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
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“Great costumer service! food/drinks was a 10/10 and wait time was not long at all, everything came out fresh. definitely recommend :)”
Mexican · $
8925 N Boulevard, Tampa
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“Taco stand I pass by every day after work. I've been wanting to stop in for a couple of weeks but the timing wasn't right. Today though.... Yummy! Laura tacos - yep, that's the name of the food truck here in Tampa. One of those little places you could easily not know about..... the convenience store it's next to is nothing pretty to look at but their tacos and their other food too is really quite delicious. 6 bucks, two tacos. Is across from the North Tampa Branch library off of Busch and North Boulevard, right near Chamberlain high School (just posted this on Facebook).”
Mexican · $$
205 Westshore Plaza, Tampa
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“Lili was a perfect waitress and she always talk about her self and I like that and great job lili I always think she will be my waitress thank lili”
Mexican · $
951 East 7th Avenue, Tampa
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“The best tacos HANDS down . The entire experience is amazing from the moment you walk into ANY of their locations - you have to try it to actually know what I'm talking about. You won't regret it.”
Tacos · $
1819 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa
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“One of my favorite taco spots in Orlando is the SoDo location - always solid, and the food hits every time.”
Tacos · $
4349 West Waters Avenue, Tampa
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“Excellent service very friendly. Very good food. I have no complaints about the place and its services. Supporting small places in these times of pandemic is the best thing we can do to shape the economy so they don't have to close their doors. Negative people go ahead and keep buying burgers and fries. Have compassion on the merchants and people who put all their effort and money to be able to have their store open, in this Pandemic. By a client with Cholera. It does not determine neither the food nor the place and its service by the hundreds that we like about this place to eat. Excelente servicio muy amable. Muy buena comida. No tengo ninguna queja sobre el lugar y sus servicios. Apoyar a los lugares pequeños en estos tiempos de pandemia es lo mejor que podemos hacer para dar forma a la economía para que no tengan que cerrar sus puertas. Las personas negativas siguen adelante y siguen comprando hamburguesas y papas fritas. Ten compasión de los comerciantes y personas que pusieron todo su esfuerzo y dinero para poder tener su tienda abierta, en esta Pandemia. Por un cliente con cólera. No determina ni la comida ni el lugar y su servicio por los cientos que nos gustan de este lugar para comer.”
Mexican · $
3324 West Gandy Boulevard, Tampa
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“Excellent food at great prices! Stand outs include the delicious pork tamales, wide variety if tacos, and very generously portioned bowls. Loli’s remains the area’s best Taco Tuesday destination and I’d highly recommend this location to anyone that loves fast, delicious mexican food. Logan is an attentive and friendly server that really makes the entire dining experience even more enjoyable.”
Mexican · $
13502 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa
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“I was towing a vehicle out of the parking lot and I seen the taco stand. I went against my better judgment and went. And ordered steak n cheese burrito n damn it was amazing 5 stars thanks for the great food if I’m ever back in that Tampa area, I will definitely stop by and get some more I highly recommend to anybody reading the post to try it you will be amazed the juiciness in the steak w his special seasoning 🔥 trust me the picture proves it all”
Mexican · $
7220 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
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“El Nopal, has the best tacos in town they are always fresh, and delicious so if you like tacos you owe it to yourself to try their tacos and I promise you'll be back!”
Mexican · $
2602 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa
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“great food”
Mexican · $
2506 West Columbus Drive, Tampa
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“Food was excellent and well priced. Our server was fantastic and attentive to our needs. Server and manager/owner genuinely thanked us on our way out. Route to the bathroom was a little sketchy (under construction?) but will definitely be back and highly recommended.”
Mexican · $$
6707 North Florida Avenue, Tampa
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“This restaurant is AWESOME! I purchase sourdough next door and have been waiting to try this restaurant for a few years now. I got here for taco Tuesday! Chris is an amazing server! I keep ordering more! I told Chris I’m moving in! Ha! A vegetable taco with roasted corn and some amazing cabbage slaw, shrimp taco with pineapple papaya salsa, chili roasted chips with homemade salsa and homemade guacamole with a sprinkle of roasted pepper. I also requested a house margarita. They make one with fresh lime juice like I make at home. Super food! I’ll be back , I promise you that! Awesome! Thank you Chris! Excellent service! Excellent everything!!!”
Mexican · $
3247 West Columbus Drive, Tampa
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“I wen to the restaurant on Oct 5. A sign on the door read "closed til firther notice"Why r u closed til further notice? Best Mexican food I have eaten here?”
Mexican · $
2800 North Mac Dill Avenue, Tampa
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“Quesabirria , tacos and agua horchata”
Mexican · $
3318 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa
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“Best food! Tostadas, and barria tacos are my fave! They even make it Vegitarian/pescatarian options. Also their pina agin Fresca is amazing! 10/10 great people, great service, great food!! Once you try it you will keep coming back for more!”
Mexican · $
2038 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
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“Had the most delicious meal at Boda! The staff was so friendly and we loved everything we at. Can’t wait to come back the place is beautiful”
Mexican · $
1201 West Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa
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“Very delicious food my first time definitely not my last time there I was very impressed”
Mexican · $
1309 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa
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“Tamales are 🔥 Honestly wasn't expecting to love this, good tamales are hard to find here. did not disappoint.”
Food Trucks · $
1441 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa
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“Me encantó llegue por una recomendación y no sabia cual plato elegir todo se veía delicioso. Preguntamos y como estábamos indecisos mi esposo y yo, nos complasieron a ambos con el plato de steak y chuleta, arroz, frijoles refritos, tortilla y un agua fresca de tamarindo, si me preguntan como estaba te recomendación 100%%%. Estoy pendiente de volver y si van pregunten por el Antojito Cubano, ese fue mi plato hoy🤩🤩🤩”
Mexican · $
2107 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa
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“10 out of 10 Amazing!!! Taco supremes were huge! But my favorite are the QUESABIRRAS sooooo good! 🤤 Pineapple juice fresh & the sauce’s homemade! A MUST STOP IN TAMPA!”
Mexican · $
2524 South Falkenburg Road, Tampa
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“Great place to go! Shae/Shay showed great and very friendly service! No complaints!”
Mexican · $
7423 North Florida Avenue, Tampa
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“What an amazing little food truck !! Got the Sopes Uno pastor an Uno Chorizo it was absolutely amazing definitely in my top 3 for Sopes an ive had 100's always get the same 2 meats. My Co-worker got chicken an pastor tacos an said they were absolutely delicious! Very nice an bilingual served with a smile an i couldn't be happier with the results !! Will definitely come back whenever in the area ! Dont forget the try the Agua Fresca !!!! So refreshing an tasted wonderful as well. Thanks”
Mexican · $
13605 North 20th Street, Tampa
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“Tamales are 🔥 Honestly wasn't expecting to love this, good tamales are hard to find here. did not disappoint.”
Mexican · $
1917 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa
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“Food was fast and fresh service was great”
Tacos · $
1824 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa
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“A humble fast casual restaurant with really nice staff and the best chicken quesadilla I've ever had! This is no Americanized menu. There are tacos, quesadillas, sopes, and tamales, and each one looks better than the last. You can even have a bowl! The tortilla was crispy, the mozzarella cheese was generous, and the chicken was delicious! The chicken was chopped into small pieces, sauteed in something incredible, and had fresh cilantro sprinkled on top. Whenever I'm close by, I'll be eating here and trying their sopes next!”
Mexican · $$
4004 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa
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“WOW!! What a fun night at Streetlight Tacos in Tampa! 🌮🔥 From the food to the atmosphere to the incredible staff, we had such a great experience! Our servers and bartenders were AMAZING! Scooby, Lauren, Everett, and Scott all went above and beyond to make sure we were having a great time. You could tell they genuinely cared about their guests, and that makes such a difference! The manager even came over to check on us and surprised us with a complimentary dish—which was such a thoughtful touch! ❤ And let me just say…we thoroughly enjoyed EVERYTHING we ordered! The atmosphere was fun, energetic, and added so much to the whole experience. Great food + great drinks + great people + a fantastic atmosphere = the perfect night out! We had such a great time and will absolutely be back! If you’re in Tampa and haven’t been to Streetlight Tacos yet, GO!! You won’t regret it! 🌮🍹✨”
Mexican · $
1441 East Fletcher Avenue Suite 111, Tampa
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“I love this place! I always get the tacos and the churros.”
Mexican · $$
13149 North Dale Mabry Highway #B, Tampa
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“Todo delicioso. 💯% Recomendado”
Mexican · $
2950 West Hillsborough Avenue Unit B, Tampa
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“Amazing little spot, ones of the best spots for tacos I know around here! Haven't really dabbled in exploring much but almost all there menu items are gas, and reasonably priced for the quality. Definitely can see this spot becoming a bigger operation soon, even though it's been around the same since I've been going they have a little spot you can sit and eat at now. Great things with this spot and if you can always get a churro. Its a mussst son.”
Mexican · $
7007 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa
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“I just happened to stumble upon you guys and hands down best Mexican I’ve ever had. The chips are like no other. We even drive back from Bradenton just to eat here again while my sister is in town. The best!”
Mexican
2109 Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa
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“From the moment you walk in, you are wrapped in the most inviting and beautifully decorated environment. The vibe is effortlessly romantic and sexy. The sultry perfect lighting, excellent attentive service and the superb live music set the ultimate mood. The food is on another level. It’s amazing, unique, bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. Real culinary artistry goes into every bite. Treat yourself to a reservation at this gem and you will not be regret it.”
Mexican · $
3302 South Westshore Boulevard, Tampa
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“Reminds me of hole in the walls in San Diego. Fries could’ve been crispier but I’m happy with the Cali B and plan to come back”
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