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    El Mezcal

    3.2 (79 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Bland margarita which we had to order extra shots for to taste like a real margarita
    NoOneUkNow N.

    Absolutel garbage... margaritas are bland water down froth, food tasted like sh*t frozen taquitos tasted better than my chicken enchiladas. Waitresses was clueless and felt like I was talking to toddler. A atrocious 3% convenience fee if you're paying with a credit/debit card! I was here once before about a year ago and I quickly reminded myself why I told myself I would never come back this time I'm sticking to my word, I'll drive right by this sh*t hole over to Casa to enjoy a much better meal.

    Fajitas combo
    Mark S.

    Food and service were great and atmosphere were amazing. Would definitely eat here again!

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    Ashley M.

    As a frequent customer here, I do enjoy the food. Service can be iffy, but usually a great experience. I had the taco salad, and it was good. I dropped them from 5 to 2 stars because I feel some type of way towards businesses that charge you extra to pay with credit card. They have a sign on the door stating that if you pay by credit card, they charge you an extra 3%, BUT if you pay by cash, you get a 3% discount. If you can afford to give discounts, they can afford not to charge me extra. Also, our basket of chips was mostly crumbs.

    Guacamole needed some more mixing, not purée style but definitely needs more mixing. Not bad though...
    Cason R.

    Strong 3 stars. Would give another .5 if able. Chips and salsa came out before I sat down. Fresh chips and salsa, at least they were warm chips and good quality salsa. Portions were fair for the price, I had the tacos de luna(?). One beef, chicken, shrimp. I could have skipped the chicken one. My friend got the fajitas which looked good. The tortillas were the best part, it's hard to find a Mexican joint with decent tortillas and this place has them. Love that they also have the extra large beers! Atmosphere wasn't bad, little on the worn down side but didn't deter me. They had TV's on but the most random channels. I'd suggest sports or just turn them off. Wait staff friendly, quick service. Down to get orders taken quick and food served quick. I'd definitely visit again.

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    1 month ago

    The food is great. The service is also great. They're really friendly. They are clean. The restaurant has a lot of work of arts in it.

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    Always good food. Good service. It's always packed, which is all you need to know about how good it is!

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    Greeted and seated promptly. Server was professional and friendly. Apps and drinks arrived quickly. Service was top notch. Food is so so.

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    Terrific. My wife & I eat here the vast majority of the times we get Mexican takeout.

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    Good food. Volcanito with Steak & Chorizo and the Carnitas in Green Sauce are always in point.

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    Chukis Tacos 2 - Chicharrones

    Chukis Tacos 2

    4.6(83 reviews)
    2.3 miChickasaw Gardens

    My husband and I just got back from lunch at Chukis Tacos 2. This was my first time eating here,…read moreand I will definitely be back! The food was excellent and we had a great server (Maggie) who helped us navigate the menu and the array of complimentary sauces. We ordered chips and dip (homemade) and this is not the standard bagged chips with salsa bottle. Crisp and substantial chips with fresh, flavorful, slightly spicy salsa. Really good! Maggie recommended the Birria Burrito with consume for my husband. Wow!!! Loaded with tender and flavorful shredded beef, whole beans, rice, and cheese in a grilled tortillia wrapper with a rich and hearty consume. He has a healthy appetite and still took some home. I got 2 alpastor tacos, which were excellent. Tender and flavorful pork with just enough pineapple. I alsi had a grilled chicken taco that was good, but not as luscious as the pastor. We LOVED the sauces. Yes, you got some mighty heat with a few of these, but they never sacrificed flavor for the sake of heat. Great pickled onion and habenaros, fresh crisp radish and cucumber, smokey, spicy dips. What is not to love!! Churos for desert, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. Clean, well lit reasurant. Casual. Friendly service, great parking!! We will be back (and bring friends!)

    Chukis Tacos is a must-stop if you're craving authentic Mexican food. Some menu items lean a bit…read moremore Americanized, but everything is packed with flavor. I still can't stop thinking about the sauce station here. There's a private parking lot shared with the surrounding businesses, and the restaurant has around 15 tables inside. It is a good casual spot if you are looking to dine here. FOOD: This restaurant does not serve complimentary chips and salsa. It is $2.95 an order. 1. Torta Villa Carbon (4/5; marinated grilled chicken topped with grilled onions, grilled pineapple, melted cheese, jalapeños, and avocado): This was huge. I ended up saving half for lunch the next day. The combination of sweet and savory flavors worked really well together. 2. Campechano Burrito (4/5; steak strips and chorizo with rice, beans, lettuce, onion, tomato, and jalapeño): Steak and chorizo are always a winning combination, and this burrito did not disappoint. 3. Chirucas Chimichanga (4/5; two medium chimichangas stuffed with rice, beans, cheese dip, and your choice of meat, served with lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream): I chose the grilled marinated pork (al pastor), which was flavorful and satisfying. The server mentioned that the chicken version is their favorite. The service was decent overall, though it could be slow at times. I noticed a few tables waiting a while before servers came to take orders or refill drinks, and my drink was empty for a bit before getting a refill. Dinner service can get very busy, as every table was once full in one of my visits. Would I come back? Absolutely.

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    Chukis Tacos 2 - Salsa Heaven!   From mild to sliced habanero!

    Salsa Heaven! From mild to sliced habanero!

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    Chukis Tacos 2 - Exterior tucked away on the western portion of the shopping center...it's behind Piccadilly Cafeteria, generally)

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    Local Lime | Germantown

    Local Lime | Germantown

    3.9(301 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$
    Gluten-free friendly
    Happy hour specials

    I swore I've completed reviews before but for some reason they are showing. This visit is started…read morewith the salsa flight as usual (zucchini, Chipotle and Verde tomatillo). I also enjoy the queso blanco. as it was a little chilly outside the BIRRIA QUESADILLA PLATO was a no Brainer. I also highly recommend the heirloom primo margarita. Service was great.

    Our first time here. We came in a little after 11am. I went the restroom. How at 11AM was the RR…read morefilthy? My feet were sticking to the floor, the toilets were disgusting, there was dust so thick on the partitions it was as if they had never been wiped down. The whole place had a grimy feel/smell to me. The food? No. My hubs got cheese enchiladas, the server suggested he add protein ok-chicken-these had to be the worse enchiladas we have ever tasted. The chicken had a funny taste. I got the Fresco bowl I think its called, no protein. Bland, the little bit of guacamole they had ion there? No taste. The flight of salsa was so so. Hubs wanted to try a margarita. That was the best thing about the whole experience. $70 later for two people the only thing we have to show for it was my hubs waking up from sleep later on sick-three times. He ate nothing else after our lunch besides fruit so you do the math. So yes, our first time will be our last. My daughter has been here with friends and said the only thing she enjoyed was her drink so this may just be a good place for drinks.

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    Local Lime | Germantown
    Local Lime | Germantown
    Local Lime | Germantown

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    Babalu - Salmon with brussels sprouts and sparkling white wine.

    Babalu

    4.1(899 reviews)
    4.8 miMidtown
    $$

    I enjoyed the Galentine event. We had an amazing time on the patio. The Playlist was bomb, the…read morehosts were fabulous and the experience was a 10/10. I loved that they allowed us to also serve as mixologist if you had a ticket under your seat (which i did). The Tickets are $40+ tax and gratuity and I felt there were very reasonable. The menu for the event included Three specialty cocktails Love Potion #9: Single Barrel Corazon Reposado Tequila, peach brandy, Kim Crawford Prosecco, blood orange, strawberry, agave Spicy Peach Margarita: peach, jalapeño, tequila, TAJÍN® Chamoy rim The Hype Man: Single Barrel Corazon Reposado Tequila, Cazadores Cafe Liqueur, Rumchata served in a chocolate chip cookie shot cup. Each cocktail included a small bite which were Lamb Sliders, Carne Asada Bowls, and Avocado Ice Cream.

    Babalu is located in Overton Square in Memphis and offers homemade Southern-inspired Latin dishes…read more My friend and I sat on the patio on the side of the restaurant. They have a good amount of seating on the patio as well as indoors. Our server was Sean and he was wonderful during our visit and very attentive and sweet. I ordered a delicious lemon berry sour cocktail, which came with tito's vodka, blackberry, strawberries, and a citrus sour. For my meal, I ordered the shrimp and grits with gulf shrimp, mushrooms, shallots, garlic butter sauce, green onion, cheesy grits. So yummy! I would easily go back for both the cocktail and shrimp and grits if in the area in the future.

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    Fundraiser at Babalu

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    Babalu - Hype Man and Old Fashioned cocktails

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    Lopez Grill - Mole de pollo

    Lopez Grill

    4.1(47 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    I've heard a lot about this place and couldn't wait to try them out. They always have a crowd, so…read morewe decided to go for lunch to avoid the nighttime crowd. We went during lunch time, so there were still quite a few people there. However, we were seated pretty quickly. We immediately received salsa and chips. I ordered queso and it was good and cheesy (I have to emphasize that because I've been to several places and had watered down cheese). Next, we ordered lunch. I tried the fully loaded baked potato. It was good and filled with plenty of vegetables, meat, and cheese. The potato was very fresh. I truly enjoyed it. We also had the Caldo De Camarón soup. It was packed with Shrimp broth with shrimp, onions, potatoes, bell peppers, cilantro and avocado. Too, we had a rice, steak, chicken, and shrimp plate that was topped with lots of queso cheese. Everything was great! The vibe is casual and laid back. We enjoyed our experience.

    Awesome service at this loud and fun Mem-Mex restaurant. Family friendly atmosphere too. Quick…read moreservice, well lit and good chips and dip too. I ordered the Carne Al Carbon, rehydrated dried beef in rich chili sauce. So good but maybe the only true Mexican like item on the Menu. Along with the regular Mem-Mex food choices that can be found anywhere. Tacos, fajitas, chimichangas and Quesadillas and Margaritas. The guac was some of the best I've had and made fresh; they even ask if you want it smooth or chunky. Tried to get extra mole on the side and was told everything is pre-made and they just heat it up so there was no speciality changes here. Definably family owned and operated as the small grandkids are helping by busing and delivering menu items. Good Vibes served here!

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    Inside Lobby...

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    Nachos Fajita with beef

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    Molly's La Casita

    Molly's La Casita

    3.4(275 reviews)
    5.0 miMidtown
    $$

    Well good golly Miss Molly 'cause she is back! Molly's was one of the first real Mexican food…read morerestaurants in the city filled with Latin style restaurants where the other guys foods resembled what you'd expect from TV dinners. It was great, everything was authentic - but then Molly retired and the new owners moved the location to the hip and popular Overton Square. The restaurant turned into a bar - strong drinks with just OK food. And that was fun, if only you didn't come here to eat. Reciently the restaurant has changed hands and the new owners have turned it back into a real Mexican eatery. Now the menu is awesome, and about half of it caters to vegetarian appetites. And not wheatgrass, and Tofu... this is real Mexican food. Don't get me wrong, there is plenty of pork chicken and beef. There are very large menu. And now, everything you look at it is delicious. I have been coming here since they opened and just now realized, I wanna try everything on this new menu. We had the beef chili rellinos with mole and refried beans, which I don't know how they do it but the refried beans have no pork and taste like they're loaded with bacon. She opted for a a la cart selection of black bean soup, roasted poblano pepper and cheese tamale, mushroom, cheese and spinach enchilida served with guac and pico. And as soon as our server left with our order, we immediately felt like we should have ordered this or that instead until our food arrived. TBO. Everything was totally delicious. I guess it means we just have to come back more often and try everything else on the menu. My server was amazing even though we did not order alcohol... (I had the worst feeling that since this place was really a drinking establishment for so long that they really kind of expected to grab a Margarita). The bill came with an included 20% tip, which I would always do anyway but i'm still kind of eah about telling me how to tip... politics! That said the prices were reasonable and the food was killing it delicious.

    I enjoyed my time at Molly's but there are so many more places that are better…read more This place has some street parking in the front and around the corner. I am always hesitant to go to venues that do not have a private lot. I ordered a Frozen OJ which tasted good. My friend wanted to go hear because they have a ton of vegan options. It did the trick.

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    Molly's La Casita
    Molly's La Casita - Brown guacamole with cheese to camouflage how bad it is.

    Brown guacamole with cheese to camouflage how bad it is.

    Molly's La Casita

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    El Mezcal - mexican - Updated May 2026

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