This was our first time dining here and I gotta say we were impressed. The service was excellent as was the food. I would highly recommend the mole fries, they were flavorful and well portioned. Good local beer selection and their mixed drinks were very good. We're glad we found this place, we will for sure be coming back. read more

Well, I found this small little Mexican place in the neighborhood. It was very casual. Seat yourself. It wasn't crowded. The waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu. The feature lobster taco was great. It was a crunchy taco with great filings . The show stopper smashed burger quesadilla. This is worth coming back for. The tres leche bread pudding was a huge no for me. Note to self, they don't take stuff off the ticket . The margarita was a good time. read more

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A Day Out the 9-0-1 Way! So yesterday while celebrating 901 I decided to try thr brick and mortar location. I tried El Mero Taco a few years ago as a food truck visit and I enjoyed it...so I had to spin the block again. To celebrate 901 day, El Mero Taco had 2/9.01 southern fried chicken tacos and 9.01 margaritas! So I had to try them! But I couldn't stop there. Before ordering I smelt the aroma or bbq so I had to see what was on the menu...and beef brisket quesadilla had to be a try as well. Everything was quick, hot, fresh, and delicious even during dinner hours. Customer service was superb. Even though the drink was short it had a powerful punch! I only needed one! I will be returning soon. read more

El Mero Taco - Blackened Shrimp Taco Brisket Quesadilla Fried Chicken Taco - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This place is to die for! You have to try this place and get their brisket taco. It melts in your mouth! Such a great spot for a quick bite to eat or to sit a while and have brunch! Great service. The bartender was so nice as well. The drinks were amazing. I can't wait to be back. I love their presentation and the quick service. Their Mexican street corn is like no other. I'll be back to try their fish tacos since they were out of cod that day. I'm sure it will be just as delicious as the others I have tried. read more

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This was our first time and we were very pleased! We sat outside enjoying the crisp fall air as we sipped our frozen margaritas which were strong! Our server was Cara and she was kind, knowledgeable and provided great service. The queso was fresh & hot, the smash burger taco was delicious and the fish taco was just as tasty. My husband had the fried chicken tacos and raved about those as well! I was interested in the churros but I was too full. We'll definitely return to try more of the menu! read more

El Mero Taco - Smash burger taco & beer battered cod taco Baja Cod Taco Smashburger Taco - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

An update. Haven't been for a year or so, and given that one of the trucks blew an engine, we went as a show of support. Also to revisit that incredible bread pudding. All told, things felt...different. Same inside, a few new high top tables were a nice touch. The music wasn't really my vibe, though the odd song out, "Electric Feel" by MGMT was appreciated. The young lady staffing the register was delightful. Hard to tell if there was table service; it was kind of back and forth with her checking on us and grabbing our own silverware, drink refills, etc. Nonetheless, she was great. The food has taken a step back. Gone were the albondigas (meatball) tacos, replaced by tinga and collards (not much compliment between the two: seamless Delta southern/ Mexican fusion had been EMT's calling card hitherto, the seams were oddly present here. Also had the taco with the bologna...it was interesting given the texture combined with the spicy heat, but I swore I was eating beef with tofu at first. The brisket quesadilla was still very, very good; just a touch off from its former glory. The grits were, taste-wise, as delicious as ever but the consistency was a bit runny. The steak and potato tacos were still good, but the potatoes kind of withered and the beef just didn't have that pop that it used to. I couldn't help but miss the chorizo options as well. Finally, the bread pudding. My death row dish. As has been consistent above, still really good. But, the portion was not as intimidating as it used to be; the bread good and dense, but the volume was a thinner slice. Nor were the edges as crispy/crunchy. Thats why EMT's bread pudding was the premier bread pudding in town: texture contrast, depth of flavor, sweet, and temperature contrast. It wasn't eating, it was exploring and being surprised by each bite. This version had a few bites of that, the taste still the damned-good-same, but once you've been to the mountain top, you also know when you're not. I'm chalking this up to an off night and having to focus in other areas with recent adversity. I still love this place. But if this was anywhere else it'd be a 3 star. For now, and until it returns to the 5 star razzle-dazzle that I know it is, 4 stars is justified given the adjustments to the menu and feel. read more

I don't honestly know how we've managed to miss this great little place in Cordova. The interior has a hip vibe, and our server was very friendly. We really enjoyed the unusual mix of the offerings and ordered 5 different types of tacos - don't hate, but the cauliflower ones are really good! My husband especially enjoyed the brisket. The corn riblits are over the top. That sauce is to die for! I really only have two complaints. The food is good, but I think it is overpriced. I also wished they would offer a crispy taco option. read more

El Mero Taco - Bar area - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The food and drinks were very tasty and well seasoned. The melting of southern American cuisine and the Oaxaca, Mexico fusion is something you don't see often, but it just works so well! The steak and potato quesadilla was on point and the cheese pull was so satisfying! My only gripe was that it was way too busy for there to only be one server and one bartender during the brunch hours. They are a popular restaurant so, they should look at hiring more staff to lessen wait times and delay for service. Overall a good experience. read more

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The ambiance is relaxed and welcoming. The owners and customer service are top tier. The food AMAZING!!

Incredible! So much flavor, absolutely delicious. My spouse dined in for lunch and loved it so much he ordered to go for me to try. (Photo on my own plate at home). Will definitely be back - it gives Maciel's a run for their money! read more

El Mero Taco - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Some friends and I went here a couple of nights ago. We have wanted to try this place due to the reviews of the tacos online. We ordered Queso, and all of us ordered the fish tacos. Got some margaritas to go with the meal. The food was very bland and lacked flavor. If I closed my eyes, I wouldn't have known what type of spice or fish I was eating. The queso dip was grainy, and chips were oily. The service was lacking. One person was working the front and the bar. It seems that if you wanted faster service, the bar was the place to go. Secondly, the cook was also the server. When he approached our table, he started complaining he was ready to go home and get off work. I thought that was unprofessional. The ambiance was just blah. It looks like an open warehouse with tables and a bar. Lacks decorations or if it's really a taco spot. This is what I ordered in the pictures. The old fashion tasted like a straight shot of Whiskey and the blackened catfish tacos. read more

El Mero Taco - Old fashion - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Upon entering, I was warmly greeted by the wait staff who suggested personal recommendations from the menu. The blackened shrimp taco and brisket taco were some of the best fusion bites I've had in a while. The side of fries with the homemade ranch was the cherry on top! I would highly recommend and will visit again when in the area. read more

To start, we ordered margaritas with extra salt on the rim. Not only did it take way too long for the drinks to show up(the bartender made each margarita one at a time and a shaker), when the bartender delivered the drinks they only had about 1/3 of the rim covered with salt. We asked if this was extra salt and she said yes.. we did asked if we could get glasses with salt all the way on the rim that we would transfer the margaritas into the new glasses with salt all the way around the rim. Upon our request, the bartender started badmouthing our request from behind the bar, loud enough that we could hear it, and refused to meet our request, until we literally walked up to the bar and ask her. We spoke to the bar manager, who was very understanding and said he was discussing the issue with her. He did comp the drinks (not what we wanted), which was very professional of him, but we will never go back again because of the attitude of the bartender. read more

Came back in a couple days later ... Had a smoked chicken taco and also got the beer battered cod again. Got the Brussels sprout / slaw salad too... that was very good ! Yea read more

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I love the friendly bartenders. Delicious food! I also had the salsa & chips. I loved it! If you don't like spice then it is not for you Great vibes & ambiance read more

El Mero Taco - Smoked Habanero Shrimp Taco & Brisket Quesadilla Lunch - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Round 2 was a worth it! I said I was going to go back to try this spot again and I'm glad I did. I told the bartender Ty about my first experience and he was basically like "say less, I got you!" This time I had a spicy margarita, the steak & potatoes taco, the albondigas & collards taco and fries. Last time had to be an off day because my food was literally perfect this time. I see they do brunch now and there is a lunch menu so I'll be back! (The customer service was great and it was really clean in there too.) read more

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This review is a tale of 2 cities. Two of our party go there weekly (one craves the Smash Burger Quesadilla - a direct quote!), while we've been a few times and this was a first for the others. We started with the ubiquitous queso Blanco and Guacamole dishes. Then, between us we had a good sampling of the tacos (Blackened Shrimp, Tinga and Collards, Smoked habanero Shrimp), and Quesadillas (Smoked Brisket - 3 of us, Steak and Potatoes). A couple of us thought there was just a tad too much cheese in their (Smoked Brisket) sandwhiches, though the flavor of the brisket was quite good - and we both felt odd about complaining about too much cheese. The spice - even of those with 3 pepper images - was well within tolerance. Service was another split. A couple minor complaints were heard about our waitress (brusque? slow?), though I didn't agree. Ambiance is 'young'. It's 4-page menu is 3 pages of alcohol! It's a bit of a maze getting there, though it's less than a football field from Germantown road. I'd say if you're into high-end food, and a good crowd, you've found your place read more

From food, service, to ambiance I highly recommend El Mero Taco. The taste is flavorful... just think southern twist meets Mexican authentic dishes. The portions were filling, which is excellent. This is what I had: smoked brisket bowl which had guacamole sauce, cilantro lime rice and black beans, and a blackened shrimp taco with a flavorful salsa on top. I had a mezcal passion fruit cocktail list that Layla made so beautifully. Get a chance to meet Roosevelt as well, he will give you the run down on some great wine selections. I will definitely be back. read more

El Mero Taco - Burning Passion cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I love El Mero Taco ! Every time I go there everyone is friendly and are happy to help you. They are knowledgeable about the menu and can also make any drink you want. I love the Paloma cocktail ,southern fried chicken taco, soup and the Smoke habanero shrimp taco! 10/10 recommend! Rate Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Value 4/5 read more

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Great food that is unique and worth it, if you haven't been! The bartender was amazing and did a great job on our cocktails!

Esthetics: 10/10 Service: 6/10 Food: 7/10 The moment we stepped in - we were lost. No help provided by the staff. We read signs till eventually we figured we should seat ourselves first, and then went up to the cashier to ask for menus. And that's when we were told to come back up to order. Ordered 4 Southern Fried Chicken tacos, 1 Andouille Chicken, and 1 Shrimp Habanero. We also ordered a queso dip with chorizo. Along with two beers. The food came out very quickly. Nothing out of the ordinary about the tacos - I would say they remind me of combinations made at Torchy's. The shrimp taco was the best. There was a very strong smoky flavor from the chicken taco that I wasn't able to handle. And my friend really enjoyed the southern fried chicken taco but was pretty stuffed after 2. Also there was small salsa tubs we could pick up for the side - no flavor. Wish they had more sauces/salsas. read more

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Always good food, the brisket taco is bomb. Service is always solid. Our waitress is always on point. Nice little spot with patio seating as well, small but nice bar to sit at. Very much chill vibes with a great house margarita read more

Absolutely unexpected! Went to check this once food truck turned restaurant with a friend of mine for lunch during a week day a few weeks ago and I can still taste that quesadilla as my mouth waters for another one! I ended up sorta creating my own quesadilla with the chimichurri grilled chicken, Monterey cheese, onions and chipotle crema. The Kiss my Aztec cocktail was on point.. no over sweetened mix either. Perfect amount of mixers to alcohol. The servings are appropriate, not really meant for sharing and the prices are a little more than your average Mexican food restaurant but you definitely get what you pay for! Will definitely be back! read more

I'm 100% addicted to the fried chicken taco. And the cilantro lime rice. And the fried chicken salad. The food is ridiculously delicious.

It's a cute little spot. The outdoor patio is nice. Close to Our school so we meet there before games to grab a bite. The chips and guac are AWESOME. (Better than most Mexican places Ives been). The drinks are average, not my favorite but the guac makes up for it. There is bartender/waiter that works there that is super friendly and tries really hard to please. It's not my first stop but I'll go if invited. read more

The flavors are immaculate. the guac is so fresh and dances on the tongue. the shining star is the sweet potato flautas. GD delicious. I could eat 10 of them. wow. the cauliflower taco was also delicious. would give 5 stars but the veggie taco was just sad. love squash and zucchini, but it was just kinda bland. otherwise the food is near perfect. definitely want to go back and try some of the mexican corn and the grits read more

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El Mero Taco is an awesome place for quick a quick lunch or dinner! This is a restaurant where you order before you sit. Unfortunately, there are some drinks and items on their menu that are only available in the summer... (Cauliflower ceviche and their frozen alcoholic beverages included) I definitely feel like they should update their menu based on this. Other than that, the servers were very friendly! Our food came out in less than 5 minutes once! I tried the roasted cauliflower taco. For some reason this isn't on their menu. I asked for cauliflower ceviche, and the waitress informed me of this taco. It was amazing! I love how perfectly cooked the cauliflower is, and the pickled onions compliment the savory flavor perfectly! I also tried the Veggies with Green Mole Taco. This is definitely my favorite menu item! The green mole sauce is fantastic and beautiful in every way! Even if you're not vegan/vegetarian, you should definitely give this taco a try! The guacamole was pretty great! It was a little heavy on tomatoes and not as chunky with avocados as I would've preferred. I still really enjoyed it, and I would definitely order it again! Of course I had to try a cocktail! I tried the piña morada and loved it! I was going for something sweet and unique, and this did not disappoint! Overall, really enjoyed my experiences at El Mero Taco! The menu does need to be updated, but the flavors are crafted perfectly! I'm also in love with their prices for vegan items! This was a very cost effective meal, and I'll definitely be back! read more

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PROS Decor: The decor is cute and colorful. Staff: Ty and Jacob were great! They were super friendly! God bless them! Food: They do have lunch specials if you want to try it out but don't want to spend a lot of money. Food: The queso was soooo good! CONS 1. Food: I was not impressed by the food. I went twice. The first time I got a power bowl with Habanero Shrimp. It wasn't super yummy nor horrible. It was just ok. The second time I tried the smoked chicken taco, which was not delicious at all, a shrimp taco I believe, which again was ok, and the fried chicken taco (which the waitress brought me after sending the smoked chicken back). The fried chicken taco was also just ok. It was the best option of everything that I had though. 2. Outdoor Seating: The outdoor seating area is a nice place to sit, but I think that there needs to be an umbrella to block the sun at each table. Overall, it's a cool spot for lunch, but it was not overwhelming. read more

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We dropped in here one night to try something different while in memphis. This one is in kind of an odd spot off the main street where we wouldn't have found it if we hadn't looked it up online. It was really good when we went. They have a decent amount of local beers on tap for as small of a restaurant as it is. The margaritas we had was easily the best marg we have had in the memphis area. I ordered the mole fries. They tasted great, but would have liked some meat on them. We also got the cowboy candy, and the smoked salmon dip which were both delicious. The ambience is good for what it is, but it is a small joint with a few tables and a bar. Nothing too crazy. The place was kind of empty when we were there, which is kind of dissapointing because there are much worse restaurants around that were more busy. We will probably be back here, especially if someone in the group wants a good marg. read more

The absolute best place in the Memphis area! Drinks are amazing and the food is top notch. Bartenders are my favorite I have ever met and the decor is the perfect amount of class. read more

I'm a sucker for tacos, so when I heard this place had the best in town, I hopped in my car and proceeded to El Mero Taco. Upon arriving, I was amazed at how stunning this restaurant is - literally aesthetically pleasing! The guy helping us was an absolute sweetheart & was patient with us since it was our first time visiting. We ended up ordering the Southern Fried Chicken taco, the Verde Smoked Chicken taco, chips & queso, and two drinks. When he hit us with, "Your total 51 DOLLARS" our jaws dropped. He laughed it off. So, you mean to tell me for FOUR tacos = 20 DOLLARS and two margaritas = 24 DOLLARS? We brushed it off and thought maybe the quality of their ingredients is what makes it good. Oh, boy were we wrong... As we got our food, it did not look appealing to us. The ingredients were slapped on flour tortillas, which looked like a hot mess. The Southern Fried Chicken was....ok..spiced well, but that's about it. However, the Verde Smoked Chicken...?! Absolutely disgusting. The smokey flavor was WAYYYYYY too powerful and didn't taste like chicken at all - which scared me half to death because I don't eat anything else, but chicken (meat-wise). The queso was pretty good, so that's the only thing that actually filled me up. The margaritas were very good, but the bartender didn't add strawberry to mine (don't know if they charged us for an additional flavor). I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, it is way too hyped up...for no reason. If I HAD to go back, I'd just go for one margarita and chips & queso. read more

El Mero Taco - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The food truck came to our neighborhood, so we decided to give it a try. I have pretty low standards for food trucks, as the over-priced food obtained after a lengthy wait is typically underwhelming in quality and quantity. But I was pleasantly surprised! I had a couple of the tacos, and they were quite good. The fried chicken had a nice crispiness on the outside and equally nice tenderness on the inside. Tasty tacos that were also hearty! My only recommendation is that corn tacos should be offered. read more

El Mero Taco - Tacos from the food truck - two fried chicken and one chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The Menu is enticing ~ I saw several creations I would like to try. Website says Dine In, but when I arrived mid-afternoon, Cashier said Carryout Only. I am encountering this contradiction frequently at various restaurants. Guess I will have to start calling before I go. I was told 10 minutes for Curbside Delivery ~ but with only 1 order ahead of mine, I waited in my car with the heater on for 25. He forgot to bring it out. So I didnt have time to eat before my next appointment. When I arrived home, I reheated the Verde Smoked Chicken Taco $5, which was tasty. But the Brisket Quesadilla $6 was a meager portion. For $15 including a canned drink & 15% tip, not a good value. I was still hungry. read more

delightful dishes, and their mezcal flights are a winner! If only they were closer, I would be there all the time

Just tried this place for the first time. The food was delicious! They were busy on a Saturday, but the service was still friendly and attentive. The menu is geared towards breakfast/brunch. The cheese grits were amazing! I also had the verde smoked chicken quesadilla. The flavor of the meat was out of this world! The smokiness makes a big difference. Their salsa verde was the perfect dipping sauce, and really complemented the chicken. I would definitely recommend giving them a try! read more

I saw the food truck out in Harbor Town and decided to pick up tacos to eat while cooking a batch of soup. I got two verde smoked chicken tacos for $5 each. The chicken had a smoke flavor...but that was it. I don't know that I've ever had an unseasoned taco, and I don't want to experience that ever again. Apologies for the blah pictures, it was an afterthought. read more

El Mero Taco - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This place is becoming almost a weekly thing for me. The staff is always smiling and friendly. During this stressful time they have made is very quick and easy to get your food while practicing social distancing. You can order and pay via the app. So no money or cards changing hands.you call when you arrive and they bring it out. The online process even sends you updates I. The status of your order. My day was brightened by the newly added window art. The message was beautiful "we are in This together" great place. Great food. Great people. read more

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The best place for day drinking and lunch! I can't get enough of this place. Smoke Habanero Shrimp Taco read more

El Mero Taco - Bomb!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I ordered the chicken tortilla soup and it didn't have any chicken in it at all. Ordered the street corn, favor was good but it was not warm it was very cold. Might try it again in person I ordered take out. read more

We had El Mero Taco cater our wedding recently, and everyone loved the food! They were super easy to work with, showed up promptly on time, and took great care of us. People were coming up to us all night talking about how much they enjoyed the food. I would highly recommend them for your catering needs. In particular, the street corn and cauliflower ceviche are fantastic! read more