This Mexican place has been here for years, and although the outdoor appearance may change, the food has stayed as delicious or even better. Especially if you're looking for some crunchy, delicious, out of your taste buds mind for a booming flavor of ground beef TACOS.. this is the place. It's my go too and recently I brought friends that enjoyed it so much, they came the next day, and the day after. Talk about impactful flavor that leaves you wanting more. Then come to Ernesto's and enjoy their crunchy, delicious ground beef tacos read more

Ernestos's Taco Shop - Ground Beef Tacos, lettuce, cheese and crunchy shell.. and add some hot sauce - Mexican Near Me - Cutler Bay, Florida

We're familiar with Ernesto's we have eaten inside a couple of times , but we h like to go orders. They have a variety of of different foods tortas , quesadillas, taco salads , tacos etc. there food is pretty consistent we do like there taco salads, and the Al pastor chicken tacos on flower tortillas, with fresh chopped onions and citar Teo are delicious. I can have 10 of those . Depending of the shop you you can see them make them . The cutler Ridge shop is more spacious more modern after their remodel both It beats Taco Bell anytime I do recommend them .. read more

Ernestos's Taco Shop - Chicken Al Pastor Tacos / fresh chopped onions , Cilantro. - Mexican Near Me - Cutler Bay, Florida

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I just tried Ernesto's Taco Shop in the heart of Cutler Bay, and wow.. what a find! It's a spacious Mexican restaurant that truly offers everything you can imagine when it comes to Mexican cuisine. Having a background from Mexico, I'm always on the hunt for authentic-ish spots, and I'm so happy I found this gem. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the ordering process is simple. place your order at the counter, grab a table, and they'll bring the food right to you. Plus, they have a salsa bar so you can add that extra kick of spice to your dishes which adds a nice touch! I tried the traditional breakfast with pico de gallo eggs, and it instantly reminded me of home-cooked meals..comforting and delicious! The flautas de carne were perfectly crunchy on the outside, fresh, and packed with incredible flavor. If you're in the area, don't miss this place! Whether you're craving breakfast classics or authentic Mexican comfort food, Ernesto's delivers big time. Oh and you gotta try the Horchata! It's not watered down like many places and if you never tried this traditional Mexican drink, this place is a good spot to try it! Can't wait to visit again! read more

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My family has a fettish for Mexican Tacos! And Ernesto's one is the one who fits the bill! Located right on US1 and Caribbean. Most everything tastes very good. It's open late: for all you night Owl. I like their taco salad (nachos chips), burritos, beans, chimichangas, Mexican Rice etc...the ambience is chill, cozy. The last time I came, I had the Three Amigos. read more

Tried Ernesto's for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. This restaurante has been here for years but will now be somewhere I go often when craving Mexican food. The food was delicious with good portions. The tacos were my favorite by far. The quesadilla and tacitos were delicious but the tacos are where it's at! If you are down south looking for Mexican food, this is a good option. The inside is cute , the only thing that I can think that someone wouldn't like is that they serve you on paper plates but honestly I didn't mind at all. Service was fast and the man at the front was very kind. read more

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Surprisingly good! After moving to homestead and having taco shops at almost every corner, we've had yet to find one worth going back to...until we discovered Ernesto's. The shop itself looks a little dingy and we opted to try it via UberEats. I was so surprised when my husband and I opened our takeout containers to find giant burritos and fully loaded tacos! The meat on both tasted great and the fillings made every bite worth while! I was pleasantly surprised at how good my tacos were. We opened up the chips and cheese, however, and it was....just that. Chips sprinkled with cheese. Literally. Not melted, nothing. Interesting. I should've taken the description very literally. Regardless of the chips, my husband and I were so pleasantly surprised at how good these tacos were that were definitely planning on making this our go-to taco spot! read more

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My go-to when I'm in Cutler Bay! Many choices for the Mexican cuisine fan. Everyone gets a bowl of chips and 2 cups for serve yourself salsas. I love that there's a whole roll of paper towels on every table! Very friendly and fast. Here I have a combo meal of a cheese enchilada and a bean tostada. The chips are tasty, not salty. Inside the space is decorated with a little authentic charm and there's a TV on with the news in Spanish. There's parking outside on the north and south sides of the building as well as next door by the (possibly vacant) fabric store. I used to go here a lot when I was regularly doing work in the area (before the pandemic) and now a few years later I have to say it's the same or better! read more

Ernestos's Taco Shop - Combo meal of bean tostada and a cheese enchilada. Comes with sides of beans and rice. - Mexican Near Me - Cutler Bay, Florida

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My buddy and I were craving some Mexican authentic taco place and did not get what we were looking for. At first when we entered the guy said we can sit anywhere we liked. We thanked him and sat down while waiting for someone to attend us. A good 10 minutes pass by and no one showed up with any menus. So my buddy walked to the front and asked if anyone was going to attend us and the kid said, "oh you have to order first." Now, why would you let us sit down and wait knowing we had to order first?! Then when I was ordering my food I wanted an elote and they were out. So I decided to get some Brias tacos instead. My buddy's food came first and they totally forgot mine. I had no choice but to watch my buddy eat his food. When my friend finished eating his food he went up again to the front to ask if they were gonna bring my food. Finally, when they brought it, the brias were full of fat meat. Very chewy not enjoyable. I couldn't even eat my food after that, I lost my appetite. They lack of customer service. It was a disaster from beginning to end. I recommend avoiding this establishment. You are better off eating at McDonald's that is right next to them. read more

Dune in or take out ! I have been a long-time customer and the food has always been on point. All the staff are always eager to help and answer as all your questions. The service for me fot over 8 years has been on point. I love going in and listening to the banda music or Marco Antonio Solis playing in the back ground. Place your order sit down and munch on hot chopped Carrots. and Jalapeños with onions and fresh tosted chips. Save room for the huge Burrito with Carne Asada with guacamole on the side. Eat it with your hand or cut into it no matter what you do it is a Guarantee that you will fall in love with this place. Pro Tip: Order the Coke in a glass bottle or a Jarito de Tamarindo. read more

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Every time I come here the food is excellent. I usually get the tacos. I like the tres amigos. The barbacoa. I've ordered the taco platter. Their breakfast burritos are good. And I like their nachos with the carne asada. I've had their combination plates. I love their enchiladas. My husband likes the machada plate. We get the tamales now. My favorite is the chicken. The Horchata is good. It's not Mexican food with a flair. It's just good home cooked style Mexican food. read more

Still my favorite Mexican, hands down! Never disappoints, Worth driving a little further south.

Usually Mexican food in Miami is off by a large margin compared to bordering states such as TX, NM, AZ and CA. All of which I've enjoyed plentiful Mexican comida from. But not here at Ernesto's. Everything about Ernesto's make me feel like I'm back in Central America. Unfortunately, many Mexican food joints in Florida city/homestead and SoFlo as a whole have really bad representations of Mexican food. That is not the case with Ernesto's Taco Shop. Ernesto's can open up in any state I mentioned earlier and do good. The food here is delicious. They offer a condiment bar with their deliciously, made in house, pickled jalapeño with carrot y onion. My go to would be the chimi plate with a Mexican coke, side of fluffy rice and refried beans. I could eat here every week, the food is that good. As for service, the service is what you'd expect from a taco shop. Don't expect Chick-fil-A service and you'll be okay. 50/50 chance of them answering the phone so you might have to order in person unless you don't mind the online alternatives. (At the time of this review they are currently without a dedicated website to order from) The building has undergone renovations and I think they employ some of the younger familia members which is always good to see. The inside is nice with an adequate waiting area and dining area for those who wish to dine in. 5/5 read more

The Barbacoa tacos I ordered were a nasty slimy mess. Never again. This place looked like it had potential, but naw, not worth it. Over $20 for alambre?? In Mexico, Alambre is like $3. Too expensive for a lack of quality. read more

Amazing. I love this place. Literally the best burrito ever. I think people that rate less than 5 have no taste. My favorite place. Order the burrito!!!!!! Everything except rice ! read more

An utter disappointment to say the least. Drove from Miami Springs here specifically to have the crispy ground beef tacos. We always new they were fresh and delicious. Today we got them and the shells were chewy! My first taco was okay crispy, crunchy, and like I remembered. Then get to the last bite of the taco and it was chewy. Then I go to the next taco and I can't break the shell. It's again chewy and I'm like no way. Other person in the party said the same thing. It was awful. Thinking they would make it right I went up front to let them know. The younger man looked at me baffled. I told him the taco shells were old and chewy. He said the meat made it that way. I said no, I use to eat these all the time and they were old and chewy. He said hold on. Went to the kitchen came back and said...we are going to give your money back. I'm like what?!? He said you already ate a taco. We are not going to remake themes I said what are you talking about? We drove here from Miami. He said. We are not going to remake them we are going to give your money back. I was not asking for 3 new tacos each. I was asking to remake the two stale tacos. My partner came up and said you should try to eat them. They are chewy and old. He said well we are not remaking them. Reality, they have lost a customer who used to refer and brag about this place. Now I encourage anyone reading this to make your selection carefully. When a restaurant does not stand behind the food and literally do not right a situation, I would not go back! Sad situation to say the least. Former people I have referred have now been notified and they said too they will not go back. So sad!!! But their loss. Find another restaurant that cares about the quality of food, not argue with the customer, and right the situation! read more

i love the meals from here i used to eat the fajitas a lot and its all been pretty solid :)

I ordered an Esquite they gave me watered canned corn with a sprinkle of cotija cheese on it I've never had a esquite so bland in my life. I also ordered California fries and it was just bland no flavor read more

Ernesto's Taco Shop is a small Mexican place with a variety of options to choose from. Their menu includes anything from tacos, to quesadillas, burritos, to nachos and more! I ordered the Chicken Chimichanga and it came with the side of guac, sour cream, and tomatoes. It was very filling. The chicken was tasty. It just has a lot of refried beans! The California Fries were good. Shareable and filling. Think of the toppings that nachos have, but instead of nachos, they're French fries! I also tried their Passion Fruit juice. It was good, just wish it had come with ice because it got a little warm. Overall, I would come back to try something new. read more

Ernestos's Taco Shop - California Fries - Mexican Near Me - Cutler Bay, Florida

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Finding this place was kind of difficult . On google map it says permanently closed and Yelp directions wasn't helpful. I called to asked what was by it but the guy who answered wasn't much help and i could hear the hostess laughing in the background. I was determined to eat tacos so i ended up figuring it out myself. Carne asada tacos - nothing special about it. It was nice having guacamole on them though. ELOTE- my favorite . Be aware that it's spicy Chimichanga- lots of meat and was good Chicken quesadilla- good but lacked flavor Horchata- tasted watered down Probably wouldn't return to this establishment read more

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I have never left a bad review, but this is outrageous. The absolute worst customer service I have ever experienced. Refused to listen to the customer even when THEY make the mistake. HALF of my order was missing because THEY didn't give it to the driver. When I call, they didn't let me completely explain myself before interrupting saying that all I was missing was sauces. When I disagreed he threatened to block my phone number and hung up the phone on me. Life is too expensive and hard to be treated this way by a business when they should have just said sorry! Give business to another company that truly values their customers. read more

After driving by this place many times, I finally decided to pop in and give it a try. I had the Carne Asada tacos, and a side of guacamole and chips. The tacos were boring, although I must say the guac on them was a nice touch. Overall I wasn't impressed, I might come back and try something else on the menu. read more

Ernestos's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Cutler Bay, Florida

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I frequent here quite a bit but lately the quality and service has gone down hill. The flavor is non existent. Everything tasted old, which is why I think the cheese looked the way that it did, which was clumpy and like small pieces of cauliflower.The Mexican rice? Do you see how white it is in the picture? (No flavor and had a metal taste to it) No wonder it is empty. I always say, when a place is empty it isn't that great. Never coming back. read more

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When we are craving Mexican food, we go to Ernesto's. Today the taco salad, quesadillas and burrito was so salty that we only took 2 bites and that was it. Such a waste. We also didn't get our sauces. The Guacamole was rotten. read more

Ernestos's Taco Shop - Rotten guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Cutler Bay, Florida

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The food was amazing. It was fresh and it's authentic Mexican food. The staff was very friendly. It's a small restaurant and it gets filled up quickly. read more

This my first time in this location. The menu is different from the other location. I was in the area and that's why I decide to try. The food is ok but definitely prefer the other location cause of the food presentation, taste and friendly staff. Thank you read more

Ernestos's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Cutler Bay, Florida

Solid taco shop with home made flavor. We've been going for years and it never disappoints. We've tried most options on the menu but the burrito is my favorite. Not overloaded with tons of ingredients or over the top seasonings. Great flavor and good portion but not too big. Recommend. read more

Love this place! The staff is always friendly & fast with my order. I usually get take out but this location has a cute seating area and is very clean & comfortable if you want to dine there. read more

Absolutely love this place. Prices may be a little steep in comparison to other locations, but the taste is undeniable.

We have been to the restaurant and we've always liked it, this weekend we ordered for delivery and we LOVED it. All the food was well packaged, nothing spilled, everything neat and mostly DELICIOUS. read more

Ernestos's Taco Shop - Our order. - Mexican Near Me - Cutler Bay, Florida

Good stuff sometimes their meat is really dry but it's good a little pricey but ok osowjeneh

We eat here on some of our take out nights. You can eat in, but we usually eat at home. Highly recommend the California fries. They're like nachos with French fries. Delicious! Tacos are good and you can have them with corn or flour tortillas. The service is always quick and they have never gotten my order wrong. read more

Best tacos in the area, and yes better than Guadalajara, but super slow service. Don't go if your in a rush

Phone number needs to be updated or something because they never pick up when I call.. what a shame because the food is always great but I don't always have the time to wait in person read more

I came here with a group of friends and our babies after the berry farms. We came because they have good reviews here on Yelp. However, once we arrived, we almost go somewhere else because the restaurant now looks very bad on the outside. The paint is gone. But because of the reviews and our hunger, we went inside to check it out and it looks fine on the inside. Now, food wise, most of it came out good, it tasted good. Except for the nachos that were served cold and kind of messy. The rest of the dishes were fine, I had a chicken quesadilla, my husband had a burrito that was good and big and we tried their tacos that were good- made with a single but tick caco shelf. And the sauces that came with it were pretty tasty The babies had French fries that were huge and good. Oh and I tried their passion fruit juice which was also good read more

Came the place to pick up food and ask for the restroom surprise!! Restaurant was open but restroom close. read more

Ernestos's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Cutler Bay, Florida

Look all; there are time when you say I want to eat "enter food here" while you are in an area that you are not familiar with and just hope that what you find is at least edible. But when what you get is......what can I say PERFECTION then your day is made. I was with my son in Homestead and had a craving for Taqueria (Real Toco/Mexican Food) and not knowing the area found some from a simple Apple Maps search. We walked in and I see that it was a precious Royal Castle but when we entered I started feeling this is going to be good. I ate the Carnitas Taco and my son had the Eggs & Chorizo. The chips and salsa are complimentary. Well the sauces for the chips are homemade and good but the two courses we ordered well will have me returning over and over again whenever I come to this area. Everyone it's a must go to place; lacks parking but the food is worth it.....I forgot the beer was cold as hell also which as you know makes tacos taste even better. For real perfect place.......... read more

Birria tacos were disgusting! No flavor what so ever! Felt like I was eating onion tacos instead of birria because of how much more onions I had then birria! They use to be so good idk what happened read more

We have order from here manny times and love that all ways have a a good quality food and great service overall.

Ordered from this place several times in the past and the food was great. Food the last 2 times were not good. Ordered loaded nachos today, got home no sour cream barely any beans and no guacamole. This is going to be my last order. read more

Rating: 4.0 01/2021 Best taco joint in Cutler Bay! Conveniently located right off US1 and Caribbean Blvd, parking is a bit scarce but you can always try to park next door at Joann's fabrics. Been coming here for years. And it seems they changed management a couple of years ago. Restaurant: The restaurant has gone through some cosmetic makeover on it's exterior a couple of years ago and outside looks nice with their cactus/agave looking plants on beds of white rocks. They definitely stayed true to the Mexican theme inside with the brick walls and Mexican art and home decor. It's not a huge place but it's clean and there are a good amount of seating for everyone to enjoy. Service: Interaction with staff is very minimal. They are behind the counter or over the phone and as soon as they serve you your food, you honestly don't see them anymore. But they were always nice both over the phone and in person. There was a time where we would call to order food during our lunch breaks and they did not answer the phone which can be so frustrating especially during quarantine. You wan to be able to put your order in, pick up and go. But it seems that they are doing better now with that and we haven't had trouble since. Food: I bring everyone here and they all love it! My go to dish is their Nachos and may moons ago, under previous management, they had Nachos with Barbacoa! It was the BEST! Huge mountain of nacho chips, covered with cheese, pico, guac and a pile of aeromatic, so tender, so savory barbacoa meat! It's literally the best thing I've ever tasted. So now that I got that out of my system, I am sad that they no longer let you put barbacoa on nachos. Nowadays, I go for the El Pastor with the barbacoa, it's still delicious. And I also love the taco salad with steak, but be careful because sometimes, it can be salty. Overall, this is the best taco place because its convenient, affordable and delicious! read more