50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Tampa

“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!“

“Super cool place atmosphere nice bartenders attentive“

“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 🤌“

“recomiendo comer en los comparres de todo“

“Had a great experience there. Great food and service.“

“Best burritos and tacos in the tampa Bay Area highly recommend them.“

“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 👏“

“Hannah was a great serve and Danny too we got service from both of them! Amazing!“

“This is my favorite Mexican food restaurant in Tampa right now. The food tastes great and the staff a super friendly and care about serving quality food. It's a good thing I don't live close to this restaurant as I might go broke eating here.

I will say it's a shame the plaza they are in has such a small parking lot as sometimes the parking lot is full around midday.“

“Stopped here on vacation. Best tacos I’ve ever had.!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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.“

“The food was amazing , the tortillas with salsa and guacamole super good. And the taco birrias delicious.“

“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).“

“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.“

“I moved to Tampa 9 months ago from Los Angeles… and was very dissappointed with the taco culture here… so much so that I avoided trying El Primo because i was tired of being disappointed. I was passing by today and decided to give it a chance and im so glad i did. Hands down thee best and most legit tacos in Tampa Bay. The tortillas are legit, the barbacoa, chorizo, and al pastor are legit, and you can tell whoever’s making the food actually loves what theyre putting it out. Glad i found this place. Keep up the awesome food and service and vibe.“

“The pork belly was fantastic. Best burrito I’ve had ever.“

“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“

“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.“

“Great costumer service! food/drinks was a 10/10 and wait time was not long at all, everything came out fresh. definitely recommend :)“

“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“

“Delicious tacos 🌮 and margaritas 🍹!“

“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🤩🤩🤩“

“Don’t judge this book by its cover! The food is great; I, specifically, recommend the breakfast burritos. Delicious and they open at 7a!! We will definitely be going back to try more of their menu. The building and interior are dated but, I promise, it’s a hidden gem!“

“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!“

“Food was fast and fresh service was great“

“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!“

“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“

“Camila’s food truck serves the best quesadilla I’ve ever had! The tortilla was perfectly crisp, the cheese melted to perfection, and the fillings were fresh and flavorful. The portion size was generous, and the service was quick and friendly. Definitely a must-try!

Don't forget to have a bite of hot Churros with whip cream, Chocolate sause and Caramel sauce 🤤🫠“

“Great place to go! Shae/Shay showed great and very friendly service! No complaints!“

“Todo delicioso. 💯% Recomendado“

“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!“

“great food“

“I'm from San Diego, California and spend most summers in Mexico with my grandparents and this is the first place that even comes remotely close to Mexican food here in Florida. It was delicious 😋 I wish I could hire them as my personal chef!!!!“

“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!“

“Maria was a great source of information as I set up catering for my event. She was communicative throughout the process, arrived with the delivery early and set up everything to perfection. The food selection was better even than expected and we had plenty of extra to take home even. Everyone enjoyed the tacos and toppings we very generous. Thank you for the excellent service!“

“muy rica la comida y la atención ni se diga excelente servicio“

“Quesabirria , tacos and agua horchata“

“Really good food and service by Zak on a Saturday afternoon! We can’t wait to return! Zak knew the menu inside and out and the drinks. His recommendations for the picadillo taco, grouper and sweet potato and the tacquito and charro beans and potatoes as sides were spot on! And so friendly and accommodating. Whoever write Chipotle is better doesn’t have a great taste palette or appreciation for authentic corn tortillas and delicious food - there is no comparison! The mocktails and mezcal selection is awesome! We will be back!“

“Todo delicioso. 💯% Recomendado“

“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“

“Nice dining experience. Very casual.“

“Sooooo good! The smoked pork tacos were amazing, and oddly enough, the little salad that came on the plate with it was top notch! The margaritas have amazing crushed ice and tasted like the fresh squeezed strong margaritas I make at home. They have the cutest kid “plates”, too! We will definitely be back.“

“Senior Tequila has amazing margaritas and such a fun atmosphere! We go all the time with family, but most recently we went during Cinco de Mayo, and even though they were extremely busy, the staff was still welcoming, friendly, and worked hard to keep things moving smoothly.

The food is good—not necessarily spectacular, but definitely enjoyable. What really stands out to me is the outdoor seating and overall ambiance, which makes it a great place to relax, have drinks, and enjoy time with friends and family.“

“Very delicious food my first time definitely not my last time there I was very impressed“

“One of my favorite taco spots in Orlando is the SoDo location - always solid, and the food hits every time.“

“taqueria es una calidad encantado de comer deliciosos tacos postres calidad de comida todo es requisimo les recomiendo taquería la mexicana la mejor!!!!!...“

“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.“

“Tamales are 🔥 Honestly wasn't expecting to love this, good tamales are hard to find here. did not disappoint.“

“The pork belly was fantastic. Best burrito I’ve had ever.“

“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?“