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    Playita Mexicana

    4.1 (138 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Kevin H.

    Good food all the time never a complaint best employees ever come try them out ask for a Pascual

    A big mess!
    Ashley T.

    I used to frequent this place quite a bit I even came with a friend earlier in the year. I ordered a shrimp chimichanga.I took a bite of this thing which the texture seemed to be a big sloppy soft burrito beans dry and rich bland.it was soft . I went up the street tried to take another bite . I couldn't do it. If I wanted a dog gone wet burrito I would have asked for it. Chimichanga are crisp because they are deep fried. Owner tried to tell me it was soft because I had left and went all the way home I told him no I'm just up the street I took a bite before I left. He preceded to tell me this is how they have done it for 23 years... I said I'm sorry I can't eat it can I get something else. He said if I make you something else I'll have to charge u...customer service at its finest.I see this lil place has gotten a big head . Good not near as good as I remember it when I lived in apartments up the street also they charge 3.50% if u use your debit or credit card!!! Lol this place is a joke ! You don't have to ever worry about me coming back. I will go to Orale Tacos and Bakery food is way better and they have excellent customer service .wasted 18.07$ never again.Doesn't deserve 1star..

    Taco, enchilada, and tamales
    Marilyn F.

    I had the enchiladas and tamales combo and it was delicious. The prices are very reasonable and atmosphere is of a true authentic Mexican restaurant. I will be back.

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    Brandon B.

    Can't even get food to go this is the second time I wasted gas dealing with these people I'll never return

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    Precious I.

    Every week I order the snapper, today it was horrible. First, it has some weird taste like it's been washed with a cleaner, no I don't think they used cleaner(hope not), but that's what it taste like! I can't eat it, not that it was much to eat. Usually they are a decent size, but this one is a baby, perhaps they should've let it grow some more. Please stop sitting the fish on top of the beans. Now I have to find a new restaurant, that serves delicious, in-weird tasting snapper, sigh.

    Taco, rice and beans with a side of Pico de gallo.
    Tabitha H.

    A lot of restaurants in my work area have closed randomly and some are carryout only (Covid days for future reference). Yesterday I was STARVING and had little time to find something to eat. I decided to run into Playita Mexicana since the lines were forever long at the fast food spots. I walked in, was greeted by a nice man at the counter, and I was walking out five minutes later. My food was hot, fresh and THEY DIDN'T PUT LETTUCE ON MY TACOS AS REQUESTED! Believe it or not, but requesting places to not put lettuce on your food is hit or miss. The Pico had fresh crispy onion, full flavor Cilantro and took my taco to a whole other level. I will be back, with friends and time to try their top shelf margarita on the rocks no salt. Great food and great service. All five stars.

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    2 years ago

    Fantastic food and service! Meats are never dry! Nachos are wonderful and salsa has the perfect heat

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    3 years ago

    Great Food , Great Service , and Great place to eat !!! The food tasted amazing . It will be on my restaurant list !

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    2 years ago

    Great food. The staff is awesome. The owner rocks. The drinks were spot on. highly suggest you give this small business a try.

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    2 years ago

    Comfortable, friendly atmosphere and the food was very good. If I lived closer to Playita, I'd be a regular guest.

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    3 years ago

    Good food. They only had two wait staff. The bus boy was taking orders. They charge you 3.50% to pay with a debit or credit card.

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    3 years ago

    Our new favorite Mexican Restaurant. Great service and Fresh cilantro in the salsa what more could you ask for yum.

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    5 years ago

    My new favorite Mexican restaurant! Salsa is incredibly fresh and the mango margarita is STELLAR

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    Great Mexican spot. I love the Snapper dish with the Hot sauce and onions !!!!! Yep it's a hit

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    5 years ago

    Great food, giant Margaritas, great service. We were a16 person walk-in and got accommodated. Next time I'm Memphis I'll be back

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