Lovely service and delicious food! Really friendly ladies, very fresh food delivered quickly. The tortillas were perfect, the meat was cooked perfectly. Thank you! read more

La Tinga - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Billings, Montana

I never miss Cinco de Mayo at La Tinga. Every Evelyn makes is authentic and delicious!

Don't waste your time. I was so spoiled being raised in San Diego, CA. I keep trying different mexican food restaurants in Billings. I have not found great mexican food here yet but continue to try. I'm guessing the owner took my order and ran the register. She is friendly but I'm sorry... your food is marginal at best. Tortilla chips are awful; the meat in my tacos were not hot. I paid to add lettuce and cheese and could barely see them. Barely a couple of mouthfuls of the served refried beans. I cannot imagine they have repeat business. Maybe stays afloat with tourists. read more

This is the best Mexican food in the state of Montana. I've been to so many Mexican restaurants in Montana, yet La Tinga Billings stands out as my winner. The fresh tacos, burritos, homemade tortillas, and all the specials really salvates my taste buds. Don't get me wrong, there are many good Mexican joints, but this one is the best. (besides, that shot of tequila from Mexico...just adds to the restaurant's awesomeness.) And the cook???.... Supendous personality! Thank you, Evelyn at La Tinga Billings read more

If you are looking for REAL authentic Mexican food,Evelyn delivers. She is a great hostess and her tamales are fantastico! You can take them home with you as well . Mucho grazias Evelyn read more

Well, I can't say I was impressed my first visit here. I mean, it wasn't bad, just not memorable. But, I opted to try again a few times since that first visit and I actually questioned if it was the same place. It was that much better. The menu is simple. Everything is made as it's ordered. There are no heat lamps keeping things warm. At least none that I could see. Oh, and if you come for breakfast, try the coffee. Just the right amount of cinnamon. I think the best thing for me is the owner....what a sweetheart. She's focused on her customers, ready to "make it right" if you're not a hundred percent satisfied, makes it obvious she appreciates your business, and remembers her regular customers and their orders without a second thought. Although I still don't find anything on the menu too spicy or hot (that's a shame), what is offered is done well and served with an appreciation for the customer. Sometimes that's better than good enough. read more

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This is a 10 star review!!! This place is so authentic and wonderful! Our service was absolutely fantastic! I will return here every time I visit Billings. I cannot say enough about the amazing food and beautiful ladies who served it to us. read more

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This small Mexican restaurant is decorated in traditional Mexican flare with authentic Mexican food. From someone who does not speak Spanish the owner was still interested in our day and communicating pleasantries. The menu was in English. The food was very fresh and tasty. read more

What a find! Ms. Evelyn (and friend/mama?) were a delight. Had Chips & Salsa and Tinga Burritos and they were VERY tasty. Highly recommend -- simple place with great food and kind generous service! We were offered tequila and ice cream while we were there ! read more

La Tinga - Chips and tasty salsa! - Mexican Near Me - Billings, Montana

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I stopped by on a road trip to go fishing and this place is a gem! The food is delicious and the people working there are lovely and treat you like part of the family. They will definitely make you feel at home. Fantastic place!!! read more

The food was fresh and homemade. The owner is a lovely human, very friendly and the place is very clean. Charging for avocado two dollars for three small slices is a little much when most huevos rancheros give it to you for free. I'd rather the menu have all the bells and whistles and I pay for it up front than nickel and dime me for extras like salsa or hot sauce or avocado. Also could only pay with cash or Venmo FYI I don't know if that's permanent or not. read more

First of all - the food is really good. Really really good. But best of all - we were on a long long long road trip and needed some decent food. Walked in - seat yourself. The proprietress and her mother are behind the long red bar/counter and she chats back and forth, and writes down everyone's name and most of the orders. She called everyone by name after that (we were almost the only ones in this very small place) and worked really hard to find something our super picky teenager would like. We felt like we had just come into our favorite Auntie's home. The kind that just envelops you and feeds you and makes you feel like a million. I can't guarantee everyone will get that - it's a tiny place and I'll bet it gets super busy sometimes.But it was just what we needed. read more

La Tinga - Mexican Near Me - Billings, Montana

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Awesome tacos! Spicy salsa? What?! So glad I found this place is the land of bland.

Passing thru Montana found this hidden hem. Great service and food the place feels like home. Food is great flavor portions are good . If in Montana again for sure this would be the first place I would stop. read more

Soooooo delicious & full of flavor!!! 2 of us for lunch about 1 pm on Thurs. Owner, chef, server, dishwasher Evelyn does it all & very well!! She welcomed us & explained menu items took our order, prepared quickly & served beautifully..portions generous..the restaurant is small, bright, clean, colorful with lovely plants & photos of her family & her customers on the walls. My hubby had the chile rellenos plate which he loved & I had a quesadilla (pork & veneno sauce) not spicy, but sooo full of flavor! Open for breakfast & lunch...closes at 2. We'll be back!! Wonderful work Evelyn!!! read more

I love Mexican food and La Tinga is the best I've found anywhere. It's authentic Mexican in a casual atmosphere. Each protein choice is made with different spices making them unique plus Evelyn has a special everyday. She is an amazing host - like visiting grandma -from a long line of cooks. Excellent prices and large potions. Don't forget desert! read more

By far the best Mexican food in Billings. Everything tastes great and the service is outstanding and personal. It's a must try! read more

La Tinga - Tinga Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Billings, Montana

The food was good...recommend adding the beans and rice to your plate if you're feeling hungry. Service was great, ambiance had a down home feel. Only two tables to seat four people, most tables seated two. I recommend giving it a try! read more

excellent small chorizo/egg taco. made with care. can't wait to try other options! ask for extra hot sauce

Doesn't look like much when you walk past, and she'll close when she is out of ingredients, HELLO FRESHNESS, but we were looking for something yummy on a drive to Yellowstone. All the five-star reviews are right. This woman is amazing and the food was so good we made a point to stop in on the way back! Not much else to say besides go see for yourself! You won't be disappointed. So great! read more

La Tinga - CHILAQUILES VERDES - Mexican Near Me - Billings, Montana

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In the opinion of a native Californian, good Mexican food is relatively hard to come by in Montana. Luckily, La Tinga knows what it's doing with respect to tacos. The ingredients are consistently fresh and flavorful. My go-to order (Tinga tacos with a side of rice and beans) almost never lets me down. The owner, who prepares the food herself, is also a delightful, sweet human. Withholding a fifth star for a few reasons: First, the online ordering system is a bit cumbersome and glitchy (for instance, you can't select a single add-on, like guac, without having to select all the add-ons). I'm also not convinced that ordering online saves much time because I usually have to wait for my food to get prepared from scratch once I arrive for pickup. Second, I wish there were a true burrito on the menu. The "burrito" at La Tinga is basically just a big taco in a flour tortilla. Last, the prices went up awhile ago, so it's a little bit too expensive to eat here as often as I used to. Warning: the salsa has an intense kick. I love it, but proceed with caution if you're sensitive to spicy things! read more

La Tinga - Mexican Near Me - Billings, Montana

Excellent food and service! Wow, those fresh corn tortillas were bomb! I ordered the carne asada quesadilla with avocado y todo - the best I've had in a while (please don't tell my wife). I will be back for sure! read more

Breakfast burrito of chorizo, egg, onion, cilantro, salsa and a smear of refried beans. The eggs had a flavor and texture that was familiar, yet I can't quite put a finger on it. It was like a black bean patty with oat flour or something. It wasn't bad, just unexpected. The owner was running the counter, is very pleasant and wanted to make sure everyone was satisfied. Would come here again for lunch, the tacos look amazing! read more

La Tinga - Breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - Billings, Montana

This is hands down the best place for a taco in Billings! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu here. Everything is super fresh and full of flavor. Great local spot to check out if you're in the Billings area. The Tinga Tacos and chicken and potato quesadilla are must try! They also have breakfast options that I'm looking forward to trying! read more

Food is Authentic and Delicious such a great place for an early lunch as it's closed for dinner

When we drive through Billings we always stop for breakfast or lunch. The food and humorous host are always fun and worth the stop. If you are ever in Billings Montana, this is the best local place to stop for breakfast. read more

Great place. Very accommodating & personal. Authentic Mexican food & atmosphere. We stopped here for lunch on a long road trip. Perfect.

Great spot! Have eaten here a lot. Staff is friendly and goes out of their way to help and make it the way you want. read more

La Tinga - Tinga Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Billings, Montana

Food was fresh and delicious, the service was excellent. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food in a casual environment, La Tinga is the place! I had the juevos ranchero's for lunch and it was off the chart. I can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu!!! read more

One of the best spots in Billings - hands down the best huevos rancheros! And the tinga burrito is great! Evelyn is a true joy, so be friendly to her and she'll return the favor. read more

I love La Tinga! They have been a Bozeman staple for years. Alba and Kurt make the most delicious food. You can taste of love!

Tinga burrito. This bad boy packs a punch for spice. My eyes and nose were running. So good and super spicy hot. Winner winner burrito dinner. read more

La Tinga - Tinga burrito. So good and this bad boy packs a punch. - Mexican Near Me - Billings, Montana

Phenomenal place. House made tortillas, fresh ingredients, beyond friendly staff. You can tell when a place cares, and they sure do. I got the special of the day, which was green chili pork tacos with nopales, beans, and rice. Go out of your way to support this great local business. read more

I have been working in downtown Billings for almost a year and just found this place. Ate twice there this week! What a wonderful place. So appreciative of her guests and the food is phenomenal. It is authentic and not taken out of a box from a distributor. If you haven't tried this place you need to! Best Mexican food I have had in a long time. read more

Such great service & the food was so good! We will definitely be back! Truly homemade & authentic, delicious Mexican food!

I'm pretty demanding of my Mexican food. Tinga deserves these five stars, which I rarely give. This place isn't about ambience, which is not what I look for. Instead, the food some super authentic, super good, and showed super care in preparation. I had a Tinga burrito (not large but great chunks of meat), refries, and empanadas. Everything was authentic (I worked in a taco shop many years ago) and of the highest quality. What's more, two folks got out for under $20!!! If you want the real-meal-deal con una sonrisa, get it. read more

Great food, and the owner is extremely friendly. Always love going here to eat. I highly recommend leaving your usual Mexican food order behind and eating whatever the special is that day. read more

I'm literally writing this as I'm sitting here just finishing their amazing huevos rancheros (with their special Tinga meat) !! Yo this place is so good. Service is amazing. The lady owner / chef is very very friendly , she said "Mr. Nash, I hope you enjoy our food.... If not, we have tequila" as she handed me the food. LOL! Love this place, the people, the food, five star read more

La Tinga - Huevos rancheros with Tinga AND extra avocado - Mexican Near Me - Billings, Montana

My husband and I went here for the first time over the weekend and we were so impressed with how great the food was. The tacos were incredible and the staff were as kind as could be. The Tinga Taco had a nice kick to it and the meat was tender and delicious. The tacos were by far the best I have had in Billings and we can't wait to keep going back. read more

La Tinga - La tinga and carne asada tacos with avocado, and a side of rice & beans - Mexican Near Me - Billings, Montana

This place serves AMAZING food. These ladies really know how to put together some flavors. They serve up some spice (which I loved) and is just all-in-all is a great local joint. read more