El Ranchito Jalisco

Was in Bartow for a meeting. Looked for place for lunch. It was a Monday after 3:00 so many places…read moreclosed. Googled and found Two Brothers and One Grill. As I was driving, the power along Main St. was out. When I arrived the restaurant was without power. They were so nice and said they'd serve me the best they could. I had the best enchiladas, rice and black beans! Best of all, everyone was very nice. I recommend Two Brothers and One Grill.

Food was excellent! Started with coconut shrimp & queso cheese dip, plus their very fresh &…read morecrunchy tortilla chips along with green and red sauce. Yummy. Main courses of Carne, Asada, chicken and beef enchiladas, and taco beef salad. Followed by churros with whipped cream and caramel sauce. So good. They only had one waitress who worked very hard for our party of 6. Small negatives, she didn't ask about topping off our drinks. And it was also hard to read the menu in the very dim light.

Horchata, the birria tacos where really good

Fried ice cream is so yummy and we just HAD to get it!!

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El Patron Supermarket

4.3(29 reviews)

1.8 mi

I had gotten some pastor tacos and they weren't what I expected. Not much flavor, only with the…read moresauce. Looks like a white taco. Overall Mid tasting and way too expensive. I got 10 tacos for $40. cmon bruh. Imma still eat them cause I paid for them but I wouldn't get them again.

Tacos... all the tacos were cold. We waited approximately 15 mins for 4 tacos. Literally, the most…read moresimplest item on the menu. We sampled the tacos which disappointed greatly!!! Meat was not fresh and lacked taste the table cleanliness was questionable :( A Bust!

Pork tamales

Flauta plate

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Enchiladas

Plaza Mexico

4.4(82 reviews)

8.0 mi

Everything is so delicious, I highly recommend it if you are visiting around the area. I'm from…read moreChicago and this place is my number one to go to each time I visit I highly highly recommend everything lol

First time here , they have lots of products from Mexico that you won't find somewhere else that…read moreeasy , taco stand outside supermarket is fast and prices are very reasonable. Staff is courteous Some prices of items could be little high , but it also has some good deals

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Outside

Hacienda Mexico

3.7(61 reviews)

0.6 mi

Overall, this place was fine. It was clean and there was no line when we went to order. The guy who…read moretook our order was nice. The queso was good, my kids liked it. The guacamole may have been made fresh that day, but it definitely wasn't made to order. I prefer more chunks in my guacamole though. The fajitas were okay, the steak was pretty sparse and seemed like edges of steak or just shredded steak perhaps. I forgot to take a picture because I was hungry by the time it came out.

So good and friendly!…read more After a long day of moving, we were looking for something delicious to end the day with, we found it at Hacienda. I had the fajita chicken chimichanga and my friend had the chicken mole. Oh my we licked the plates clean. The crew working were very friendly and attentive. Our drinks never ran out, but when my salsa did run out, it was refilled super quick. I'll definitely be back.

Taco Mexicano

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Mole Enchiladas

Charm City Seafood

4.4(194 reviews)

0.4 mi

Charm City posted a cheesesteak weekly special that we first tried on April 14th, and it was…read moreexcellent. The sandwich was fresh, packed with flavor, and topped with a savory white cheddar sauce on a seeded roll. Everything tasted high quality and well executed. A week later, the special was extended, so we went back and ordered it again on April 29th. Unfortunately, the sandwich was noticeably different the second time around. The consistency and texture of the steak had changed and felt more like frozen pre-sliced beef compared to the fresher, more consistent steak from our first visit. Even comparing the photos side-by-side, the difference is pretty noticeable. It was a bit of a letdown after such a strong first impression, but hopefully the restaurant can find a happy medium if they decide to bring this special back again.

Recommended by good friends, we immediately liked the look and ambience of the restaurant. Quiet &…read morequaint, the food is a little bit of everything. Ftom bbq to burgers to seafood. We ordered blackened grouper sandwich. Collard geeens, bbq beans & coleslaw. Oh and of course a tall hlass of perfectly sweetened tea! Gotta have that. The food was awesome and cooked perfectly! The server was friendly n joked with us. We will recommend it and will definitely be back!

Early lunch with the BBB

THE SUPER GROUPER!

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Menu on wall

Tapatio's Restaurante Mexicano

4.1(262 reviews)

12.3 mi

This restaurant is authentic style Mexican cuisine, not that Americanized slop. It seems like a…read more"mom and pop" business. Best Mexican food in town.

Thanks, Yelp! When I was hungry after antiquing, you led me here. Nice work!…read more I'm not overly familiar with the Lakeland dining scene (I probably owe it to myself to change that), so needed help satisfying my constant craving for Mexican. The Yelpiverse offered several options. The many mentions of kind service drew me here. And indeed, Yelp was right on. Alex was amazing. He was so friendly and helpful-never made me feel rushed. That was just the thing I needed, after a long work week. So, Tapatio's is on Memorial, not far from Lakeland High School. It's a cute, golden yellow building with several beautiful flower planters and crepe myrtle trees out front. It's eye-catching and yes, there's a big private parking lot. Inside, it's big but cozy. There are two separate dining areas: one up front, facing Memorial. The other is along the side. I was seated in the front area. It's colorful, comfy and homey. There's a wholesome vibe here that makes me wonder if this a family operation. I felt very welcomed. And I absolutely loved the complimentary chips and salsa. The fresh, light chips were served warm and came with two salsas: regular-and a side of spicy, that you can mix in with the regular to your ideal heat level. The menu is large... and it took me a long time to decide. Alex was so patient. I had a margarita, which wasn't too sweet (yay). I also ordered a small side of queso blanco dip and a side of flour tortillas. Frankly, I was stuffed after that, but I didn't want to miss out on anything-so I ordered the lunch "pick two" and went with two tacos: one hard taco with beef and one soft taco with chicken. It came with one side-I went with rice. What a great value for money this was: a huge helping for $11.95! The tacos were stuffed full of meat, that was cooked well. I really enjoyed all the little extra touches here, the attention to detail. There was a paper doily under the cheese dip cup, on the little plate. I liked the engraved logo on the wooden salt and paper shakers on each table and all of the wall art and decor objects. You can tell the owners/staff care about the business and the customers. I wish them all good things and huge success.

Ooo, I like this! Lighting in the front foyer/entryway. June 2026

Extra Chips and Salsa

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Inside

La Siesta Taqueria

4.6(26 reviews)

9.0 mi

Fantastico is all you need to know-o Fantastico is all you…read moreneed to know-o Fantastico is all you need to know-o

This is such a fun place to go. It's really brings out the culture and they're really friendly and…read morethe food is really good there they get it done on time even when you call in.

Tacos

Loaded fries

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Loaded fries

La Fiesta Mexicana

3.9(232 reviews)

19.6 mi

I recently visited Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant in Haines City, FL with a party of five, and we all…read morewalked out happy. The servers were genuinely friendly and helpful the entire time and the mood of the restaurant was upbeat. Our group ordered a mix of dishes -- two burritos, two quesadillas, and one tostada. I had the chicken quesadilla, and it was tasty and satisfying. Everyone at the table enjoyed their food, and the portions were just right. For a strip‑mall restaurant, Fiesta Mexicana is a surprisingly solid pick. It's quick, it's flavorful, and it hits the spot when you're craving Mexican food without a long wait or fuss. I'd definitely recommend it as a quick fix if you're in the area.

I love the family atmosphere of being here. Always friendly ladies there to serve, i never really…read moreknow which one i am supposed to order from. The chips are fresh, the salsa is on point, and the queso dip is worth coming in for alone. The swt tea will make you think you're in South Georgia. Best place in Haines City!

Guilotas Asadas

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Frozen margarita, Mango margarita

The Lakehouse Kitchen

4.0(22 reviews)

3.7 mi

Semi-permanent food truck located behind on the same corner as Catfish Country serving authentic…read moretacos. The Big Box family meal comes in a pizza box so don't be fooled.

When people talk about how good food trucks can be, they're talking about ones like the Lakehouse…read moreKitchen. It's located behind Anytime Fitness on 540A and Bartow Rd intersection- I have a membership to Anytime and the truck is almost always busy any time of day I go to the gym. Or at least a few people are there unless the weather is really bad. And it's for good reason. It's definitely a little slow because they make everything fresh, so if there's a line you'll wait a good minute for the food but it's truly worth it. Especially the street corn mix, oh my word it's creamy and a little cheeses and delectable! Everything else I've tried I have enjoyed. Their birria is the real deal. Plus, they've significantly upgraded their setup the few years I've been in that area- a nicer covered area with a few picnic tables to sit at. Their prices are also pretty decent, especially for the quality meal you get in return.

Chicken Tamale

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Mega Mercado

3.9(225 reviews)

8.5 mi

I discovered Mega Mercado, an amazing Mexican market and restaurant, on a trip to Lakeland, Florida…read moreand was extremely impressed with the food the restaurant was serving. Mega Mercado is located in a shopping plaza located in the shadow of the Publix corporate building. Walking in, the restaurant part is to the left. I was greeted warmly and quickly seated. They brought me salsa and chips and the salsa had a nice kick to it and was absolutely delicious. Looking over the menu, i went with three tacos, an asada taco, a chorizo taco and a cabeza (beef cheek) taco. I think it is worth noting that most of the tacos are $2.49 each, really a remarkable deal, especially at how amazing these tacos were. As I said, the tacos were amazing and deserve several mentions (once again, they were amazing). A tough choice, but if I had to pick my favorite out of the three,it would be the cabeza taco. If you are in Lakeland, this is an amazing place to try.

We attended this restaurant on August 31, 2026 at around 2:00 pm and I can say we must have picked…read morethe wrong day and time for us to try this horrible place. The menu wasn't customer friendly, the service wasn't good and the food didn't taste good.

Great artwork

Barbacoa Tostada

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Mexican Coca Cola

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Alina C.

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3

1

8 years ago

The first time I went there I got a chicken fajitas and rice I believe. It was good. The second time I got lemon butter shrimp and was shocked when I received it. The shrimp was sitting in a bowl of sour lukewarm oil. Granted, I think the sourness came from the lemon, but the whole dish was not appetizing at all. So if you go there, order something that is popular and traditionally Mexican, not a dish that is hidden at the bottom corner of the menu. I will say that the rice beans and lettuce that comes with everything is great, but I can get that at any Mexican restaurant. read more

Michael H.

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3

1

3 years ago

The food is always quick and good... Service is great as long as you get one of the servers who are seasoned and been there for a while. The at.osphere is quaint and relaxing and makes for a nice quick lunch or relaxing dinner date.. Not a 5 star experience but a solid 4.... read more

Kaitlyn S.

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2

0

4 years ago

So good Got the taco salad always eat all of it so good My favorite place will be telling everyone read more

Christina B.

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18

40

3 years ago

Yummy!! I love this place, never disappointed!! You are missing out if you don't come here!!

Allan R.

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7

0

7 years ago

Our meal was delicious. Food came quick. I am not sure if it gets any better than that. read more

Patrick R.

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2

0

9 years ago

Excellent food! Good Beer selection. Always a great experience. Taco Taco !!!!

Mike H.

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16

0

16 years ago

Great nachos, good service

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