This is a place you can come to if you are okay with crowded areas. Not going to lie, this is like a Mexican themed dive bar. It is nice but it feels accommodated for the local experience. It may be a little settled down during the weekday, but the weekends are "LIT," to say the least. With all that said, I've never had a bad food experience from here. I always get the Happy Meixcan burrito that I usually can't eat all at once. Today, I got the Sean King one, and it's on par as well. I personally feel like the food has flavor, but I also ask for tomatillo sauce, red sauce, etc. I like messy food, so it's hard for me to come across bland food. But I would definitely tell you if the food tasted like cardboard before I sauced it up, lol. At the very least, this is a great to go place if you aren't bothered by a long wait (30 + minutes) and crowd on the weekends. Again, it's less crazy during the weekdays. read more

My go to order at Happy Mexican is the Mexican Steak Tacos. They always come out steaming hot, my mouth is always watering. The service is pleasant and never disappoint me. I could eat tacos everyday if I could. read more

Happy Mexican - Mexicos Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Private parking lot. Had a much better experience this time. Happy hour is on select days until 7pm. My party ordered a few pitchers of margaritas. Margaritas tasted great and comes in multiple flavors. You can also get the margaritas on the rocks or frozen. The establishment will not sit your party until half the party has arrived. This policy makes sense. The queso is good but pretty small. The Big Daddy Burrito is huge. I got the rice and beans on the side which made the burrito better. Chips are decent. Food is a good value for what you are getting. read more

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We stopped in after a long day downtown at the bbq festival and it was packed. The staff sat us promptly and took our drink order. The place is decorated very nicely with colorful paintings, custom seating and different pieces hanging all Ofer the place. I had the Margarita special which is chicken, shrimp and steak with grilled onions, peppers and vegetables on a bed a rice topped with queso. This was an amazing dish. It was full of flavor and the meats were cooked to perfection. I would definitely stop in on my next trip to Memphis. read more

Happy Mexican - Margarita Special!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Came here for lunch got a carne asada burrito which was good. Carne asada had good flavor but it definitely wasn't a burrito (not the way I know them to be). All the ingredients were outside the burrito. Customer service was attentive. They do serve most of your sauces and chips in togo cups and give you plastic utensils. When I first got there it wasn't to loud or quiet perfect for me. They also had games on the TVs. Once I left as it got later it got alot louder and the crowd changed a bit. read more

The food is ok here. I got a chicken burrito with enchilada sauce, rice and beans. The rice was really bland but it often is at Americanized Mexican places. The beans were the same as everywhere else. The burrito was just ok. The salsa was good but was served in styrofoam which was weird. They also gave us plastic silverware to eat with. I didn't expect that for dining in. I can't say if that's normal or not, but I hope not or else that's just more waste. I have been here a few times with family or friends but never my wife. I am not interested in returning so she will have to go with someone else haha. read more

The service was great and the atmosphere was amazing. We had a party of 10 and was seated within 5 minutes. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Definitely will be back. read more

Happy Mexican - Happy Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

After a long day of physical labor my wife and I were starving. We spotted Happy Mexican and decided to try it. They were able to seat us right away but it took 10 minutes for a waiter to check on us. When he finally came back we placed our order. I had the steak & bacon tacos. They were tasty but so greasy the tortillas were not eatable. There was something wrong with the rice and beans, as well. I could not eat them. My wife's plate looked like a hot mess but she enjoyed it. She even enjoyed the beans. We didn't see our waiter again until he brought the check. I had to get drink refills from any wait staff that passed our table...and I usually don't do that but if I hadn't we'd still be waiting on a tea refill. We most likely will not be back. It seems like this place might be intended for drinking and partying instead of good food and service. read more

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The margarita fajitas were delicious. The salsa was thick enough for me to enjoy the fresh crunchy chips. The shrimp, steak, and chicken fajitas were delicious. It would have been nice to have at least one tortilla included in the meal. I had to order tortillas at an extra charge of $1.09 for 3. I also asked for a regular size mango tequila drink. After receiving my bill, the waiter told me that the regular ($12.98) drinks are considered jumbo drinks....Really???? That should have been explained to customers...SMH! The glass was the same size as my water cup. On the flip side, the women's bathroom could have been a lot cleaner. read more

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I've visited this location a few times. Service is always okay. Today we were quickly seated. I wore a mask upon entering but I'm not sure of it's still required. Menu are still accessed via scanning QR code. I ordered the spinach and mushroom quesidilla. It was cooked perfectly. I added the sour cream and diced tomatoes it to top it off. Our server was very efficient in bringing out items. read more

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This place does a ton of business! As an outsider, I can't speak to the draw, and if you are an insider you know why you are here and this review probably is not for you. The challenge with an Americanized Mexican restaurant like this is that you can literally walk across the road to the grocery store and buy a better, though similar, meal. When the bland salsa in styrofoam with a lid hit the table next to the plastic fork in its plastic bag, maybe I should have left. Or maybe when the thin, bland cheese dip hit the table, that may have been the moment. Certainly I regret sticking around long enough to try the fajitas that only tasted like grease, and quesadilla full of bland refried beans. On the positive side, it all happened quickly and the place certainly is energetic. read more

I walked here from the hotel that was nearby, the walk felt safe, and I chose to come here because the smell of tortillas was amazing! I came in an early afternoon on a Sunday and it did not appear as if anybody else was there besides people who worked there. I ordered shrimp fajitas, and when they came out, they were sizzling hot. However, they tasted extremely bland. I have an allergy issue with dairy, so I had to ask the server for, another thing of lettuce because the sides that come with it the lettuce had sour cream all over on top of it. If that is something you like, then maybe these fajitas are for you. Just make sure you ask for cheese as it does not come with it. The pico that came with it looked questionable, it could have been made and then frozen or it could have started to turn bad and I didn't want to chance it. read more

First time visit and the bar area was full of yelling and rap music. Thought I had stepped into a night club. The margarita was one of the worst I've ever had. The street tacos (Mexico's Tacos?) were very good however. Was not family friendly due to the rap music coming from the bar area. The bar area was so loud I couldn't enjoy the visit. read more

Happy Mexican - Margarita Special - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Overall, the food was pretty good. My enchilada was well seasoned and the chips and quest were very good. For my main dish, I ordered the Mexico's Tacos and they were flavored really well. Definitely coming back next time I'm back in Memphis. read more

Loved their Chicken & Rice soup - great flavor, with just the perfect amount of spice.

RATCHET. The host, when I tried to check the wait time, walked past me and outside to the drama. Supposedly she, or someone else, had been talking about another woman in Spanish, and the other woman spoke it fluently and confronted her. She's outside shouting "¡Aqui estoy! with other select words. When the hostess came back, she has an attitude when she tells me it'll be a 30 min wait. I just left. Cars were drifting in the parking lot. Memphis folks get a little hood and are gun happy, so we left to go somewhere else. read more

I'm surprised this restaurant doesn't have better reviews. This is the best Mexican food in Memphis in my opinion. I've never dined in but I order from them probably once a month and the food is always hot and delicious. They have chimichangas that would make Deadpool giddy and my husband LOVES their BBQ quesadillas. You also pay roughly what you would pay for Taco Bell and get way more food that doesn't make you pray to the porcelain gods. 10/10 read more

Decent service, waiter was kind. They had really great safety precautions with hand sanitizer stations all around the restaurant, the servers had on both gloves and masks. They only had e-menus by scanning the QRC which is a plus, as well as served us our salsa in disposable styrofoam containers. The veggie fajitas were good, the Mexican rice was okay. The rice needed a more seasoning/taste to it. read more

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The BEST chicken cheese and rice, add the steak and shrimp. The way they add the fried veggies. By veggies I mean the tomato's, the peppers, the corn and etc! The service was quick fast and easy ! read more

5 stars is for the food and drinks was great 1 star for servers they need to retrain their staff of how to checkup with their tables. Always having to ask another waiter for stuff that you asked your waiter to get but never came back is a problem here but ask for check and it's like Harry Potter magically zapped it in front of you read more

We have always enjoyed Happy Mexican! We usually get fajitas for 2, cheese dip, and the kids get tacos rice and beans. It can be kind of a party spot sometimes, but we have never been bothered by that. It is mostly in the bar and patio area. read more

I order the Mexico's tacos every time and they NEVER disappoint. Each time I eat here I am very happy afterwards. The staff are very helpful and the environment is always upbeat. 10/10 place I recommend you go if you enjoy authentic mexican food. read more

I'm not sure why the bad reviews. I had carnitas tacos. Ample portion of pork, and it was delicious. Salsa maybe needed salt or onion or cumin but had a great kick. The guacamole salsa that came with tacos was amazing. Our server was delightful and attentive. I would definitely go back. read more

Ok. They have a bit too much bass in their music but OMFG! Happy Mexican is EXACTLY what an American wants from a Mexican restaurant!!! No offense intended. The servers and wait staff were flawless. The food was DELICIOUS!!! Lunch combo. Taco and burrito. I got the queso flambiande. I couldn't eat all that I ordered. Haters go away!! Come and enjoy instead! read more

On the basis of the bar after work and evenings, Happy Mexican is a solid destination. Alex, the bartender, is Class A. My margarita was made to order and exactly as requested: Real lime, 100% agave tequila, and Cointreau. Easy to win over my loyalty. Was also here for lunch earlier, and merely okay meal. Hours are not late. 10 pm weekdays and only 11 pm Fri-Sat. Used to be an On the Border property, so I learned it was a conversion few years ago. Generous chips and salsa. Patrons at bar are having a good time...hope they don't drive :) Earlier, had checked out East End Grill across the street. No comparison with their unfriendly and mandatory tip policy, and stingy drinks. read more

Happy Mexican - Excellent made with 1800 and Cointreau - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Food is great the drinks are excellent the service is amazing but if you go to the bar area is too many black folks my own people being very loud and yelling you can barely enjoy your meals because of all the noise by the bar and people getting extremely intoxicated other than that great place for food and drinks don't hate on me I'm just keeping it real as I always do read more

My spouse ordered a takeout last week. The Chicken Enchilada dinner was cooked dry out chicken with no taste. Come on you guys! WE are supporting you but we get bad customer services. We pay our hard earned money for this. Owner, please take note. read more

I have no complaints. I always get what I ordered and always in abundance. My family and I like the fajitas. We usually get the chicken fajitas for dos and the first time that we ordered them from this place we were pleasantly surprised as to how much we got - a lot! This last time that we ordered, we had a mishap getting the order into the house (picked up). I called and no questions asked -Alejandro took care of the situation We were very satisfied how the situation was handled. As well, during this pandemic, the take out was as good as the dine in. read more

Ordered on Door Dash.. My order was completely wrong when it arrived. I'm certain l was over charged !! The food was cold and the steak tasted sour. Will not order again read more

Ordered take out for work employees. The lady who took the order informed me I would get the itemized receipt when she brought the food even though I had to pay for it before she placed the order. I was charged extra for every order because it was takeout and was not informed that they automatically add a 10% tip and since you don't see the receipt until you get the order they allow you to good faith tip on the credit card receipt. Shady people and I won't be back. Enjoy what you got because you'll never get more from me. read more

Speedy lunch is not speedy. Food is average to good but I've never had great. Service personnel are always friendly, but speed is not a core value. read more

I was here with my wife and her sister for drinks for her bday weekend.It was an ok experience if I could say foremost, we got seated soon as I walked. I believe that was mainly due to the fact we sat outside. It was 6 they drinks I had the usual water, so it took a few mins expected for 5 drinks. They were obviously drunk half way thru the second so the drinks weren't trash, I believe. I ordered food too!! I had a something I cant remember. It was shrimp stuffed with cheese wrapped in bacon on a bed of rice and salad. It was TERRIBLE!!! It was cooked to perfection but no flavor at all... it was like eating the todays catch straight off the fire on a deserted island. I'll never eat again but will continue for JUST DRINKS...! read more

Great and fast service during Covid- 19. The food was excellent. The wait time was only 25 minutes on a Friday. read more

Happy Mexican - Margarita Special - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Since my previous review was targeted by Yelp for zero reason, I will leave another and keep it short. Do not go here. Bad experience.

Nothing "happy" about this place. Ordered chicken tacos; beware 3 chicken tacos are $4.99 but they will ask if you want shredded or grilled AFTER they take your menu. Without the menu and if you don't ask about a price difference, they won't tell you grilled chicken tacos are $3.59 each. I got grilled and it was just okay. It wasn't authentic or even close. With the tacos, they brought out a bottle of Ortega taco sauce. I have never gone to a Mexican restaurant that brings out store bought sauce. The chips are hard. We didn't need extra chips but be sure to ask about extra charge for a refill. I saw on the menu that they charge for chips on to-go orders. We won't be back. read more

Happy Mexican - Store bought sauce - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Thieves!!! I just check my bank statement my bill was 57.29 i left a cash tip and wrote a 0 with a slash thru on my receipt . I notice they charged my card 67.29 meaning they forged !! theirselves a 10 tip that i did not authorize We call the manager poor customer service ,he had attitude n i mention i will contact my bank!!! N dispute this he reply yea go to your bank like he didn't care i will never eat here again !!! read more

This is the best Mexican restaurant by far. I've been to tons of different places and I'm always disappointed. Happy Mexican on Winchester is fast, hot, delicious, and consistent. My favorite place to come. Drinks are great too. read more

Food was soggy and cool when it arrived. Kind of gross when your quesadilla is sopping wet. Clue: wrap it in wax paper and separate from other stuff in the container. Just saying. Threw it away. read more

I picked up my order and it was horrible. They tried to tell me I had to get my Money back or solve the issue with Bike squad!! Y'all just lost a very loyal customer in me today!! I will not come to this restaurant again!!!!!! read more

Happy Mexican - All the cheese saturated the bag. It also got on my bed covers! Sloppy asf. Also a whole fajita nachos was missing from the bag!!! - Mexican Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Food: ***** (5 Stars) Atmosphere: **** (4 Stars) when the sun is up. But after dark * (1 Star) this place turns into a totally different place with armed guards. Having said that, the margaritas are strong and the portions are big! Love the chicken fajitas and the white cheese dip! Alex is a great Bar Tender. I find that Lunchtime is most suitable to my taste as far as atmosphere is concerned. read more