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    El Mezcal

    3.2 (79 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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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.

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    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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    6 months 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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    3 years ago

    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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    4 years ago

    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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    Los Comales

    Los Comales

    4.3(208 reviews)
    6.3 miMed District
    $$

    Can I get a show of hands on WHO fights a Chicken Chimichanga w/plastic to-go ware? Anyone? Yeah…read morethat's a problem but only one of many as I wait on my receipts to come back to me. 1. Seems there's some weird disconnect going on I wasn't aware of... This location is now going by Las Mexicanos instead of Los Comales. Looks like almost all new staff too, that could definitely use some Customer Service training. The menu has a 3rd name on it that seemed off as well. I was not told to come to the hostess stand to be seated, no friendly greeting when I did approach the stand. Once seated, the chip & salsa dude was quick enough in dripping them off w/out so much as a greeting. Maybe he's the silent type? Who knows? 2 Now the real wait begins.... Nothing to drink nor any sign of anyone even slowing down @ my table to take a drink order. Maybe they were fighting to see who would take my order? ‍ I was almost finished w/the basket of chips, decided what I wanted and LAID THE CLOSED MENU on the other side of the table close to the edge, hoping someone would notice. I had decided if they couldn't be bothered to come by the time I finished the chips I was leaving. Magically a waitress finally shows up w/3 chips to spare. Placed the order for water and dinner at the same time. Dinner came out quickly but looking pitiful w/barely a full tablespoon of guac, tomatoes or sour cream. Cheap bastards! The flour part of the chimichanga was NOT CRISP, & I was given plastic utensils to maneuver this sad plate. I have eaten here MANY times as I live in the area so I am more than disappointed w/this experience. Not a single customer sitting in the middle @ the 4-tops & @ least 7 booths empty; on a Saturday night @ 8:00 pm. Sad that they have lost so much business, I'll think twice before considering spending my money here again.

    Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Restaurant looked authentic and the bathrooms were…read morereally clean. If you go get the ribs. It is loud when they are busy but well worth it.

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    Los Comales - Dining room

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    Los Comales - T-Bone & Shrimp. Rice, Beans & salad.

    T-Bone & Shrimp. Rice, Beans & salad.

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    Molly's La Casita

    Molly's La Casita

    3.4(276 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.

    Best salsa in Memphis and the best cheeseburger too! Much better than that other place that claims…read moreto have the best cheeseburger down the street in Madison. Seriously, this burger is a gem and for anyone who is old enough to remember The Gridiron, this cheeseburger is the closest thing. I've loved coming here for decades. I only have one small complaint... I think it's awful some people do not know how to tip and I for one thinks it's only right servers receive at least 18% gratuity for what they do. However, this also comes with a problem I've encountered my last two here, servers who don't pay attention after they take your order. We ran low on chips, didn't see our server until our food arrived, and didn't see her again until she brought our ticket. We asked another server for chips and refills and she brought it to us. On our ticket, the 18% gratuity had already been included. Even though there was a spot for more, we didn't leave extra like we usually do (20-22%). As a former waiter, I can see a real problem with this younger generation becoming complacent with the included gratuity and not trying to give a customer a pleasant experience to which they would want to return. So, Molly's, I love y'all but please get a handle on these kids waiting on us. Please make sure they treat us like the gratuity wasn't included and they might get more than 18%. There's a reason it's called the "service" industry. Restaurant was clean and the food was excellent, as always. We'll be back.

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

    Brown guacamole with cheese to camouflage how bad it is.

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    Torchy's Tacos

    Torchy's Tacos

    3.5(199 reviews)
    0.9 miColonial
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    I have a new food spot! My colleagues suggested that we go for lunch and I am glad we did. When I…read morefirst walked in I went to the counter to order. Once you order, they give you a buzzer and then bring your food to the table. They have a beverage and utensils station. There is plenty of seating. I love the casual theme. Speaking of my order, I had The Threesome. It comes with green chile queso (has a little spice), guacamole, and your choice of salsa. All of them were really flavorful. The cips that comes with it was really fresh and tasty. I also had the Trailer Park. It is loaded with flavorful fried chicken, green chiles, lettuce, pico de gallo, mixed cheese with poblano sauce on a flour tortilla...so so good! the cashier recommended it to me because it was my first time there. The other taco I had was the Chicken Fajita. It is marinated and grilled chicken, grilled onions and peppers, pico de gallo, mixed cheese with tomatillo salsa on a flour tortilla. I also want to add that they have a full bar and tvs. It would be a cool spot to watch the game. They also have a drive thru! Now that excited me, lol! So you know what that means....I will be back!

    This is a fast-casual spot that serves up an array of tacos, bowls, and a few other Tex-Mex…read moreoptions. You order from a screen and seat yourself. Considering the current economy, I'd say that the food is reasonably priced for what you get. We ordered the Outlaw Bowl and the Airstream Salad. Portions were a good size and came with some solid toppings. I wouldn't particularly go out of my way, as there are other local spots that I would rather support. (Nothing negative, just a mid-tier franchise). All in all, this is a good option for those looking for an easy, quick, filling meal.

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    Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana - Corn on the cob

    Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana

    4.4(619 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    I recently stopped by Las Tortugas with 3 other coworkers on a Thursday afternoon, and it ended up…read morebeing one of those meals that you keep talking about long after you leave. The restaurant was not overly busy, which made the entire experience relaxed and enjoyable from the moment we walked in. The first thing that stood out was the service. Everyone there was welcoming, patient, and genuinely friendly. Since it was our first time trying a few things on the menu, we had several questions, and the staff took the time to explain everything without making us feel rushed. They gave recommendations, explained the toppings and flavors, and helped make ordering easy. I decided to try the specialty hot dogs, and honestly, they were amazing. They were packed with flavor and loaded with fresh toppings that worked perfectly together. The combination of creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, sauces, and perfectly cooked meat created a unique flavor that was both fresh and filling. Every bite had something different going on, and you could tell the ingredients were high quality and made with care. The presentation alone looked incredible, but the taste backed it up completely. The atmosphere was comfortable and casual, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy good food with family or friends. Nothing felt rushed, and the overall vibe made the experience even better. If you are looking for something different from the usual restaurant options and want flavorful food with friendly service, Las Tortugas is definitely worth visiting. We will absolutely be coming back again.

    3.5, I think? This was a tough one for me to rate…read more My aunt lives near Las Tortugas and I've been reading about and thinking about visiting for years whenever I'm in the Memphis area. The stars aligned on this most recent visit and so I got to try them. This location in Germantown is a little easy to miss signage-wise, but Google Maps got me here easily. The parking lot is small but paved nicely and easy to navigate. The inside of the restaurant does feel like a deli, with a counter to order at and a small but reasonable amount of seating. The restaurant's accolades are plastered on walls and the glass windows around the food prep area and it's fun to read the history and writing about this place. There is one semi-essay seemingly from the owner, directed at patrons, grousing about customers having certain expectations about the food they're served (Tex-Mex versus authentic Mexican, for example). The owner is adamant that authentic Mexican is served here, and I have no reason to doubt that at all nor expect anything different, but I must admit the tone was rather off-putting. I can see how it would be frustrating to have your food, your work, be misunderstood or misinterpreted, but it kind of felt like I was being lectured when I hadn't done anything, lol. At any rate, I walked up to the counter to order. Service was adequately if not /especially/ friendly. I placed an order for a sandwich (Tortugas de pollo) as well as a limonada (fresh-squeezed limeade) to go. I waited at one of the tables and my order was ready for me in a reasonable amount of time. My favorite thing was the limonada! It had closer to an Icee texture than a juice or limeade texture but I really liked it. Pleasantly sweet and sour and very refreshing. The sandwich was good if not mind-blowing. Maybe my expectations were just a little too high. One problem was that it got pretty soggy very, very fast - it took me less than 10 minutes to get back to my aunt's house and unbox my food and in that time, the bottom piece of bread on my sandwich was close to falling apart. Some of the chicken was also a little too strong-tasting for me; it's hard to describe but I imagine we've all had chicken that's a little too obviously...well, chicken, lol. Not super mild tasting meat, I guess is what I'm trying to say. That aside, I enjoyed the texture of the cheese and the heat of the peppers. The top slice of bread was also nice and crusty. The sandwich came served with a handful of chips less generous than it appears in the photo and some green salsa. The chips were a little over-fried for me but decent enough, and the subtly spicy salsa went well with them. I think the greatest sticking point for me is the price vs. the quantity of food vs. the relative enjoyment. My meal was a solid bit over $30. I prooooobably could've split the sandwich with someone else and been okay, but given the relatively paltry amount of chips, I was also okay eating it as a solo diner. I think if the price had been a little lower, or the portion of chips a little bigger, or the enjoyment of the sandwich a little greater - any one of those things - this would probably round up to a 4. But ultimately the sticker shock and somewhat condescending vibes lead to a lower rating from me. Idk, I would definitely say this restaurant is worth a try and I'm glad I experienced it and would recommend trying it to others who enjoy this type of Mexican food. That said, I'm also not completely confident I'd return on another visit to Memphis. Well, okay, I would definitely for the limonada. That thing was awesome. ;)

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    Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana - Dining area

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    Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana
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    El Mezcal - mexican - Updated September 2026

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