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

a loving lady, Chef, and friend. do yourself a favor and get some tacos at la tinga.. she cares so much to know everyones name as she serves you. the food is fantastic. Pay cash for a nice discoubt read more

This the most authentic Mexican restaurant I have visited in Montana. The place is so authentic it made me nostalgic for the years I lived in Central America. The only thing missing is the plastic chairs. They offer tacos, burritos, tostadas, tamales and much more. You can even get basic beans and rice. The hot sauce is spicy and the woman who owns the place throws in "si" and "entonces" while talking. As I was leaving the owner told me she moved to Billings from Mexico City 5 years ago and they "eat exactly the same down there." She, also, told me she is willing to make me special order tamales if I give advanced notice. The prices are reasonable, the place is vegetarian friendly, it has an authentic atmosphere, the owner is accommodating and the location enhances urban qualities. For those reasons, I am giving La Tinga 5 stars. Billings should be proud to have this place in the community! Highly recommend. read more

La Tinga - Storefront. - Mexican Near Me - Billings, Montana

Wow. I was visiting from San Diego and craving a good breakfast burrito. I wasn't sure I would find one in Billings, but La Tinga more than surpassed my expectations. I ordered the breakfast burrito with chorizo and added chili verde and avocado. The flavors are phenomenal. One of the best burritos I've ever had. The customer service is also phenomena. read more

The best restaurant I've ever been to!! We walked in and it was just one lady working, and she was very attentive towards everyone in the restaurant and was genuinely interested in us. And the food was amazing! We each got the tinga burrito and it was really incredible. Go no hot sauce if you don't like spicy food but if you do then definitely go for it cause it's amazing. Thank you la tinga!! read more

The tacos here are the real deal! Tortillas are hand made and the ingredients are all fresh. If you are looking for ambiance, this isn't your place however, the authenticity and amazing food are sure to please most foodies! Worth a stop! read more

The lady was really rude to me and my family (we're Hispanic) but she was really extra nice to white people going in her restaurant. her tacos were dry didn't have any beef grease she didn't want to give salt to my friend because of the rona and she was making ugly expressions and grunts at us when we asked her for our food We tried to give her feedback about how she should hire help and she says that if we don't like it we shouldn't come back and she did not care at all and was not listening at all she actually put away the tables that were already outside that she had us sit on read more

Amazing quality food, and fantastic service. Couldn't recommend this place more! If you are looking for Mexican food in Billings, look no further. Tinga 4L read more

Today was our first visit to LaTinga & we enjoyed every bite! It's a comforting atmosphere, clean, pleasant service - try the nachos! We plan to go back for the breakfast burritos soon! read more

As authentic as it gets! Ask for the Mix drink. Tacos are out of this world! Mr. Chris

The hostess is very positive and nice. The food is great. This style of food is very authentic. There are fish tacos on Friday. The service is quick. They are clean and have simple decor. read more

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Found this great small restaurant on Yelp this morning. I'm visiting from San Diego. Evelyn made me an awesome chorizo breakfast burrito. It was delicious! Thank you. read more

La Tinga - Chorizo breakfast burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Billings, Montana

The sweetest hole in the wall serving fresh AUTHENTIC Mexican food along with personable service. Will definitely be back!

Visiting town and was looking for a spot for lunch when we saw La Tinga. What a fun find!!! When we first came in, a couple of customers were leaving and they told us that the food is great, the tinga sauce is spicy spicy and the proprietas was the sweetest lady in town! WOW!!! Nothing speaks louder than the words of a regular customer and he was 100% correct! We love La Tinga, the food is excellent and fresh and Evelyn, the proprietas. is an absolute doll!! We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Delicious. Has normal and spicy options. It's very affordable and I will be going back soon.

What a fantastic find! Cheese enchiladas were the only daily special left, others being sold out. They were fresh and very flavorful. Another patron recommended the avocado tostado. SO GOOD! Go try it! read more

Amazing authentic Mexican food. Cactus and eggs, Tinga tacos, yummy! Evelyn is super friendly every time we go in. The food is fast and delicious. read more

Yummy, yummy, get in my tummy. Very authentic mexican food and a lovely cook. Passing though town and couldn't have a had a better lunch. Quick and easy. read more

Best Mexican food in Billings. Possibly all of Montana. The owner knows what she's doing and takes care of her customers.

Clean with counter and tables. Very friendly service. I felt like a Chile relleno for breakfast. Tasty sauce and with a drizzle of crema. Not a regular breakfast item, but adding eggs was no problem. Coffee has just a hint of cinnamon. A pleasant surprise. Not your normal Mexican-American rice and beans covered with cheese style food. read more

Best Mexican in town, but that doesn't say nearly enough. Some of the best I've ever had. Authentic, fresh, homemade everything. Great service from owner. It's pretty much a la carte, but don't let that put you off. Portions are not huge, but plenty. So tasty. read more

Excellent, fresh, authentic Mexican food. None better locally. I haven't had such authentic and tasty Mexican food since my last visit to Southern California. A gem in downtown Billings. read more

Authentic Mexican food and super friendly staff . We will be back Tinga Tacos-were great

We stopped here going through Billings. We like to support the small local businesses. Evelyn made our experience a delight (I believe that was her name), she did it all, took our order and made our meals. She was witty and very polite. The food was fresh and delicious and made quick. I had the special and my partner had the Tinga tacos and potato tacos, he said they had some heat but nothing he couldn't handle. Would recommend this place and plan to go back when in Billings. Oh and get the tres leches! Delicious. read more

I love these quant Mexica restaurants that give you a taste of their region, the owners are from Mexico City and their style is representitive. II has fish, pork aardvark beef tacos, all were delish and the salsa looked like mole but wasn't sweet but very good. All fresh food and I'll enjoy again. read more

We are traveling from northern Nevada and wanted to try a local spot for dinner. After reading through 20, or so, reviews, we decided to go with La Tinga. The food was bland, at best, and it was more of a fast food/to-go style eatery. We had the Tinga nachos, carne gasada tacos, and the fish tacos. I am originally from Texas, so I grew up with authentic Mexican and this was a step below Taco Bell. There is an article near the front door about the owners, who are from Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas, so I have to wonder if they are no longer involved with the preparation of food because there was zero flavor to the meal. I would not recommend this place, especially if you are out of town and hoping to find local eatery that is a Billings gem. read more

Umm, hands down best tacos in Billings! If you haven't been, go! If you are used to places like Taco Bell, you are going to wonder what you have gotten yourself into. These are real tacos, with real flavor, real ingredients, and served up by the nicest lady ever. Definitely go give La Tinga a try! read more

Wonderful and joyful service when you walk in. You can tell the owner tried to make a connection with each patron that walks in. Would definitely recommend and be back again. read more

Some of the best Mexican food I have found in Billings! The menu is simple which was great with kids. Tacos, burritos, tostadas, & nachos. Everything we had was superb we will most definitely make a trip back. We were there for dinner on a Friday but I am not sure how often she is open in the evenings? Make this your choice the next time you crave Mexican food in Billings! You won't be disappointed. read more

Delicious Carne Asada n Pork Taco's with homemade corn tortilla's!~ not a fancy place but a well known secret!~ read more

La Tinga - Mexican Near Me - Billings, Montana

The food was great and also were the prices. Can't beat the service and atmosphere. If you like tacos this is the place.

La Tinga has given me a new taco life in Billings. I have cried, yes cried, after leaving Mexican restaurants because I thought, "We're never going to find a decent taco in Billings!" Well, we have. La Tinga serves truly authentic, spicy, and inexpensive food, by someone who speaks Spanish, and in a place where Latino music plays in the background. All the things I look for in a good, Mexican restaurant. My favorite dishes are any of the tacos on the homemade, corn tortillas, and the chicken mole tamales. My husband and kids love the breakfast tacos. I'm so grateful that La Tinga is just 3 blocks from my office - and on the way to my favorite coffee shop! read more

La Tinga is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. The owner, Evelyn, is very friendly and charismatic. She makes fantastic food on the fast and on the cheap. Customers are greeted kindly -- hospitality and attentive service are at the heart of La Tinga. I often stop in for a breakfast burrito on the way to work; I can be in and out faster than a toasted bagel at the bagel shop down the way. Of the lunch options, the carne asada and tinga tacos are stand-bys. But I usually have the special of the day. Favorite specials include posole, tamales, and las rajas. read more

Delicious classic taqueria food and wonderfully friendly service from the woman behind the counter. Great experience and we will be regulars now. read more

I visited La Tinga yesterday for breakfast. I also have a few lunches under my belt. All of the meals have been excellent and well priced. The mole is excellent, the breakfast burrito with chorizo is amazing, the tacos and tamales too! The salsas are always fresh and flavorful. Evelyn is a genuinely nice person. I had a card, her card reader was down, she offered to let me pay next time. I walked to an ATM and was happy to tip her well for the excellent food. read more

Really good burritos! Friendly staff, excellent service. This is the type of place I enjoy supporting and will definitely be back soon!!

We found La Tinga on Yelp yesterday and decided to give it a try. We were very pleased that we did. The food was great! The woman that ran the restaurant was very friendly, informative and kind. Best of all she made us feel welcome. As we we're vacationers and only had a few days in town she happily shared information with us on events happening in the area. La Tinga was a good find! read more

Always delicious, authentic Mexicsn cuisine. The woman who runs LA Tinga reminds me of a mother I wish I had. She is warm, welcoming, and talk to you like you're part of the family. Food is always delicious read more

Non-descript little Mexican cafe with awesome food. Evalyn makes each order after taking your order. We had the pork in Veneno quesadilla, bean and cheese tostada with avocado and pico, topped off with tres ketches cake. (Homemade tortillas!) She is also quite entertaining as she greets each customer by name. Definitely need to return!!! read more

Great tacos. Tinga and carne asada were my favorites. I'll eat here every time I am in town!