This is a must place to go for authentic Mexican food...! Food -- The menu is made up of plenty of mouthwatering options that will satisfy all appetites. Ordered: *Fresh table side guacamole -- This is a must have. Fresh ingredients and the right amount of spices make this a delectable starter. *Fajita Texana -- A trio of steak, chicken and shrimp served with all the sizzling fixings -- plenty of bell peppers, onions, tomatoes. This dish is shareable and incredibly mouthwatering. It's served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and tortillas: a perfect pairing for this dish. All fresh with a homestyle taste. *Margaritas -- This staple of a Mexican drink is like no other. Full of flavor, topped with dry edible fruits in a beautifully crafted glass. Service -- Our server was incredible: always courteous, professional and welcoming. Ambiance -- What a delightful and colorful place. Mariachis stop by every table and sign their hearts out; they even accept special song requests. This place is great for celebrations. There were so many birthday celebrations that evening and all were treated with spectacular happiness. Cannot say enough of this place...just that I loved it...! Cannot wait to come back when I am back in Tampa. read more

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This restaurant is well decorated. The interior is beautiful and intriguing. I like black light reflecting for the color. The light fixtures also are well designed. If you come here for the day of the death, the celebration match the decoration. We got the lunch fajitas. It is a lot of food. My wife has the enchiladas. My fajita has chicken and steak. It comes with rice, flour tortillas, bean, salsa, and more. Unfortunately the steak chicken is not on the skillet. Overall our experience is good. Love the food. read more

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Cameron's Roca $17 personal rating 5 / 10 Fresh guacamole $15 10 / 10 (ordered twice) Spicy Cucumber Margaritas $22 + $4 = $26! (uncharge for no reason) 3 / 10 Pink Margaritas $17 + $4 up harder again no reason. 5 / 10 Elote $ 9 10 / 10 Mojarra Frota $27 10 / 10 read more

Plaza Tapatia - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

This place was great. My friends and I went here for dinner and each ordered something different. The restaurant was well decorated and when you sit down a guacamole cart comes to you to see if you are interested. The Guacamole is made table side, and totally suggest you do it. The guacamole was wonderful. It was just spicy enough with the hint of the lime at the end. A friend of mine got the fajitas three ways, steak, chicken and shrimp, this has a slight smokiness to it. Another got the steak trio which again is just steak, chicken and shrimp but it's served with a sauce I had the street taco six pack. The tacos come with pickled onions hidden under the limes so don't miss them. Everything was very good. The refried beans were so good, while the rice was a little bland. the desserts smelled wonderful but by the time we got done we didn't have any room for anything else to be added, try to get a booth as the table chairs are really uncomfortable. Service was slow but they were busy so don't go expecting prompt and attentive staff. read more

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My first impression when I walked in the restaurant: Wow, it is beautiful! The walls got those big, glow in the dark, day of the dead theme paintings. The lighting, the furniture, the bar are all eye - catching decorated. They have extensive menu from popular Mexican dishes to seafood to sushi and cocktail drinks. I ordered a lunch special chicken chimichanga. It was quite good. I liked the flavor and texture. It wasn't very salty. The roll was full of chicken meat. The portion was normal not particularly big, but it was enough for me as lunch. There were chips and salsa before the meal arriving. They have enough stuff members; service was fast and attentive. Spanish songs as background music provided such chill vibe. Good food and service, excellent atmosphere, easy parking-this place is awesome. read more

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A group of us came here to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and while we expected a bit of a wait with a party of 12, nearly two hours was tough. We arrived around 6:30 PM and weren't seated until well after 8:00. The restaurant had noted they weren't taking reservations due to the holiday, but you could join a waitlist upon arrival--which we did. What made it more frustrating was watching other large groups linger at their tables after finishing, leaving just one person behind to "hold" the spot while they went out to enjoy the festivities. Meanwhile, we saw smaller groups being seated, which made the wait feel even longer. Once we were finally seated, service started off a bit slow. It took some time for staff to come by, and when our food arrived, multiple servers were bringing out dishes without clear organization--walking around the table until someone claimed each plate. That said, the food itself was a highlight. I ordered the Chicken Quesadilla Fajita, which was delicious and a generous portion--enough for leftovers. I also tried the mango margarita; while it leaned more toward an orange flavor than mango, it was still enjoyable. The atmosphere was vibrant and fun, especially for Cinco de Mayo. There was lively music, colorful and creative wall art, and even a photo-op wall, which added to the experience. Parking, however, was another challenge--it was chaotic, with cars parked on curbs and anywhere they could fit. Overall, while the wait and initial service were frustrating, the food and atmosphere made it a memorable visit. I'd be willing to give it another try on a regular day to see how the experience compares--and to explore more of the menu, since everyone in our group enjoyed their meals. read more

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Obsessed with this place! The best Mexican food I've found in Tampa since I've moved here. The vibes are so fun, it's very high energy and family friendly. I have yet to try anything that I haven't liked. Service can be a little slow sometimes but it's because they're always busy no matter what time of the day you go. read more

Plaza Tapatia - The trio (beef chicken and shrimp) with rice, beans and corn - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

First time trying this Mexican place and it caught me by surprise! The menu is extensive and the atmosphere is fun and vibey. Go hungry as the portions are generous and fit for sharing. I've got the stone pot El Dorado which has a whole fish alone with seafood mixes, and it was delicious. The table side fresh guacamole is a must with their non stop chips and salsa. If you enjoy a margarita, get the jumbo and you will not be disappointed. Highly recommend! read more

Plaza Tapatia - El Dorado - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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Love this place, food is delicious and plenty. The place is nicely decorated and have a great vibe to visit with friends and family. Been at the restaurant several times already. Will try to try all the dishes. read more

Plaza Tapatia - Trio tacos, don't remember the exact name. - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

This food was delicious. We even got non alcoholic horchatas for our beverage. The food had such great flavor. They serve hot chips and salsa when you get seated. The waiter took our order and the food was ready pretty quick. He was a really good waiter. The decorations are day of the dead. The murals on the wall were beautiful. This was worth the visit. Will be visiting again soon. read more

Plaza Tapatia - Chorizo Con Huevo - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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Wow! How much fun is this adorable Mexican joint?! I never knew this place existed so I'm super glad that my aunt picked it out as a treat for my birthday. The way they celebrate birthdays makes me want to come here every year! First off, the menu is HUGE. Lots of food options - even sushi! I actually think I saw pasta on their menu too. I had a medium mango margarita on the rocks (which turned out to be a gigantic drink). We ordered the queso with the complimentary chips which was so good it almost completely ruined my appetite. For my meal, I ordered the chicken chimichangas. My only complaint about this dish was that the chimichangas were not really deep fried. They did come smothered in their delicious cheese sauce, but they were more like burritos than chimichangas to me. My aunt had the steak which was presented beautifully with a bell pepper cut into the shape of a flower. Service was solid. Our server was super nice and attentive to our needs. The best part of our visit was the animated birthday song with sparklers, and complimentary tequila shot (video attached). You MUST visit this Mexican place, stat. read more

Plaza Tapatia - Chicken Chimichangas - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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Plaza Tapatia is a fiesta for the senses--bold flavors, lively atmosphere, and warm hospitality all in one stop. The birria tacos were absolutely spot on, juicy, flavorful, and served with a decline consommé that I could happily drink by the cup. The tableside guacamole was another star--fresh, zesty, and customized right in front of you. You can taste the difference when it's made this fresh. Service was friendly and quick, and the menu has plenty of variety for every taste. Definitely a great spot for groups or family dinners. read more

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Pros: Wonderful Day of the Dead art/murals all around and even on chairs. A large interior dining space. Open 7 days a week up to 10 pm The parking lot is adequate. Great and quick service from everyone Strong and large alcoholic drink menu. My frozen Mango Margarita was great. You can even customize what type of rim seasoning With sugar,salt,or spicy 9/10 There is a very large menu with almost all type of protein choices and customizable elements. The free Chips were warm and crispy and the salsa was a good medium consistency with a homemade flavor. Prices range from $20-$70 on average for entrees. Very large portions. I was a bit taken back by prices. This is not a simple cafe or take out place but the portions are large. There was a place in Armature Works that sells a Godzilla Burrito but this restaurant steals the crown lol Cons: I ordered the California burrito as that was one of the cheaper options and I was dining alone. It had carne asada steak, French fries, guacamole so it was accurate. However, there was no seasoning on the beef and it tasted bland. The other ingredients were fresh and the fries were crispy.It was too big to finish so I took it home. I've had better at Los Chapos and 1/2 places outside of Tampa. 7/10 The prices are higher than average for a Mexican restaurant so I would advise going with a group and ordering different items and sharing. It has a slightly raucous atmosphere like Texas Roadhouse so it isn't the best for an intimate date imo. I almost gave a 5/5 ,but the main entree has to be great to earn that despite all the ancillary elements being great. 4/5 read more

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Our first time, Saturday evening, 1/24/2026. Crowded, but found 2 seats at the bar. Ordered ribeye tacos that were good. The only downside is the constant birthday celebrations (they don't verify with an ID) - must have been 10+ in the span of an hour. LOUD music with a large sugar skull mask on the lead person (scary to children?) Everyone near us came to dread the celebrations as we, along with others started saying, "oh no not again"... had been eager to try this new spot. May not be so quick to go back. read more

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Today we celebrated our daughter's birthday and the food was outstanding. We started with the table guacamole and this reminds us of our time in San Antonio 40 years ago when we had it for the first time. It is our family favorite. We finished with fajitas and tacos. That was very tasty, too. Thank you for the outstanding service and celebration! read more

Be HUNGRY when you arrive. They have great chips and salsa and a table side guac station roams around. The portions are terrific. Even lunch portions are plenty. Can get loud with birthday celebrations but they are oh so fun to watch. read more

This place is alright. Coming into the restaurant, it was beautiful. I loved everything about the decor. The chips and salsa were on point and that's hard to find in Florida but the food wasn't worth the price and we waited longer than the people next to us that got there before us and our food was cold. This is why I'm giving this place 3 stars. My dish was good, I ordered the three tacos and got Al pastor. I mean, how can you mess up tacos. But I was a little annoyed that I couldn't mix up the tacos with different meats for each taco. Never makes sense when a restaurant won't allow that when it costs the same no matter which meat option you choose. My bf ordered the carne asada with the chile relleno and eh that steak was dry and tiny .. not a real carne asada either because they use rib eye.. his relleno was just filled with flour , barely any of the chile ... the enchilada was good but cold , so it could have been way better if it was hot and the cheese melted. The margarita I ordered was ok, was not too flavorful but it did give me a good buzz. And one of us got the trash can beverage and he did not like it, there was too much sour mix in it. read more

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AMAZING! It's hands down my FAV Mexican restaurant by far. We've been here 2x now and both have been excellent! Food tastes fresh and delicious. They have an extensive selection even including vegetarian options which I loved! Their drinks are also REALLY good. I've had the regular margaritas and most recently the sangria margarita. I think the sangria margarita is now my fav and what I'll be ordering every time. Only next time I'll get the small and not medium. Medium is HUGE and they don't hold back on the liquor so this mama was feeling gooooodddd lol. So good that I went home and went to bed. Slept like a baby lol. I've had their vegetarian bean and cheese enchiladas and love them. That my go to for my meal here just because it's so good. Hubs loves their fajitas and has gotten both times. Their chips and salsa are delicious and they even have a cart that goes around the restaurant where they make fresh guac! This place is very busy. Every time we've come it's been busy. Staff is friendly. A must try!! read more

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Omg this place is fire...... I mean deliciouso...good. This is a new place in lutz and probably the best Mexican in town. Had these fajitas and they were incredible. Wife and friend had quesadillas and they loved them. Very tasty food and ambiance is very lovely..... lunch has salad and rice with it If you like Mexican this is the place for you . And a very cool bar and table side guaque.... read more

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My two friends and I came here for dinner on a Sunday late afternoon and we were really pleased! The inside decor is so cute and the service was excellent. Our food portions were also really generous and delicious. Be warned, the menu is huge so if you're indecisive, you may want to check out the menu beforehand online. We are also giving complementary chips and salsa, which was really good too. To our surprise, they also had a very good and professional mariachi band played throughout the restaurant for about 30 minutes. They were also several birthdays being celebrated, and it was cool to see the effort being put into making it a special moment for each person. I would definitely return! read more

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With a friend for lunch again today and was impressed more than ever with the Service, the atmosphere, and the wonderful staff. A couple of pictures to celebrate our timeout. Make sure to stop by this restaurant or you are really losing out. Great drinks, great staff, great food. read more

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The food we ordered was great! It came out quickly and hot. Normally, I skip eating the beans as most Mexican restaurants don't cook them the way I like...with "sabor",but here they did! The margaritas are big so I couldn't finish even the smaller one, but tasted a good difference from other places. I thought they had an outdoor space but not this location. There are tables outside next to parking lot. So I was disappointed that we sat inside facing a tv that was playing a reverse mortgage commercial the whole time. It would be nice if they played video footage of travel in Mexico somewhere... The band was good but we were in a section where we couldn't see, only hear them I would go back for the food since they have many dishes I would like to try read more

We went Friday night for the happy hour. Restaurant is still good, happy hour is not, it is only for beers or margaritas, buy one get one, but you are not allowed to share, so the drinks were delivered one after the other. We order a molcajete with a special request to not put chorizo, but in the bottom of it, was full of chorizo. They have a photographer taking pictures, they say they are complimentary, but then they charge. read more

Came here with my parents as this is their favorite Mexican restaurant in Lutz area. We arrived and they already had started on a table side Guacamole- delicious! The mini Chimi and Potato appetizers were our entres- plenty for lunch! The Corn was the best we ever had and the Birria and Steak Tacos were amazing! Mike was our server, he was super friendly and attentive. The restaurant is in a small plaza off Florida Ave- unassuming on the outside but on the inside it was so festive!!! Beautifully decorated and the birthday celebrations we witnessed were loud and lively! I can absolutely understand why my parents love this place! read more

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Dia de las muertasI I'm not sure who did these walls, but looks like Chihuly did the lights! They certainly fix this place up nice place mariachi band two nights a week Huge menu Part of another mexican joint in Zephyhills area with really good mocajete (sp??) So we came here 2 days this particular weekend and happy to devour the mini chimis (get the cheese sauce on the side) elote, table side guac, birria pizza (really really good, think birria quesadillas but cut like a pizza pie) Queso fundido was most meat, served in a sizzling bowl Service was nice Bogo Rita's on happy hour House Rita is nice, light not too sugar, not too sour and not weak! We will be back Hopefully this place makes it read more

Plaza Tapatia - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

As a Mexican I was very disappointed in this place. It seems like the only thing they put thought and effort into was making it look "instagram worthy." Everything else was just an afterthought. The horchata was nasty, definitely store bought, like the cheap ones you get at Walmart. It's really not hard at all to make it from scratch. The chicken was paper thin, dry and not seasoned well. The rice was not Mexican rice, more like parboiled American rice with some coloring . My husband got the ribeye tacos and the meat was definitely not ribeye, it was full of nerves and not marbled meat. The waitress brought our drinks and didn't come back again until it was time for the check. She didn't even bring the food out. Our check for 3 people was over $100 with just regular drinks. Not worth the money at all. I wanted to like this place so bad, but we will not be coming back to this place. read more

What a fun, beautiful, and absolutely delicious restaurant. The menu is extensive, the tacos are amazing and filled with meat. The service is outstanding and the atmosphere is beyond incredible. The only con - Tito's and soda water is a whopping $13.50. The birthday celebrations are fun and exciting - must go!!! read more

Plaza Tapatia - Absolutely jaw dropping art! - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

This restaurant was beautifully designed, food was delicious, drinks were great and food came out so fast! I would absolutely come back here again. Literally was hungry and found this place on accident and I'm so glad. I will def be back to try more of their menu. Only thing I would change would to tell them no peppers in the burrito but honestly cooked well. Service was great and fast, the waiter so attentive! read more

I loved the ambiance of the restaurant, it seems like a great place for a bigger party or drinks. The service was fast as well and there is a cart rolling around for table size guac but we didn't try it. The lunch specials are great deals as well. The food itself was pretty good but nothing special. I was also intrigued that they had a full on sushi menu with some unique rolls. I didn't see anyone ordering and haven't seen any reviews but it's an interesting addition read more

Plaza Tapatia - Chicken almuerzo lunch - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

Love the Plaza have been here several times since first trying it a few months ago. Authentic Mexican vibes and food, the birria tacos are delicious. Highly recommended Plaza to all my friends. They serve up big margs and have a nice bar selection as well, table side guac and quick service as well read more

Disappointed in the deceptive tipping practices here. I'll never find out if it's because we were in a large party since I won't be returning. Most diners want to review all of their charges before paying, and this restaurant proved why. We were invited here to celebrate a friend's birthday with a group of 15 people. At evening's end, our server visited each couple/group that was paying separately with the total owed, holding a handheld device so we could pay at the table. In spite of several of us asking, he would not actually show any of us our charges in total to review or verify, although he did clarify specific item prices when asked. Most egregious, though, when I specifically asked about an automatic gratuity on our large group, he denied one had been added, stating it was because we were paying in smaller groups. This was a lie. After we'd paid, my friend requested a paper receipt and I asked for one, too. We were told he'd have to do it at the end after everyone else at our table had paid, which was fine because we were still chatting anyway. But now I see why he was trying to discourage us... 18% gratuity HAD been added to our checks, so the tips we intentionally gave were on totals that included the already-added gratuity. We had a fun night until that point. It's a cute place. But I won't be posting any photos to support this restaurant due to their dishonest & deceptive tipping practices. read more

I was so excited to go to this restaurant. Thankfully I called on the way to make sure the chips are not cooked in the same oil as the seafood. My daughter is allergic to shellfish. We were half way there and turned around. How can you not have a separate frier for the chips? It's actually a pretty common allergy. read more

Come check this place out! The decor ambiance table side guacamole making cart is a great experience in this authentic Mexican restaurant. Service is great being prompt and recommendations. read more

Plaza Tapatia - Shredded beef chimichanga with rice beans lettuce guacamole sour cream pico and cheese - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

As always, this restaurant is amazing! Their food alone does it for me, but the atmosphere is amazing and they do a special for you on your actual birthday. Love this place in the service is always good. I highly recommend it. read more

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We were seated promptly and drinks came out timely. The menu has many options. Ana was knowledgeable and helpful with recommendations. The restaurant is open and welcoming with soft music. There is a full bar. Our meals came out hot and cooked to order. We also had fresh guacamole that was incredibly good. We came early but the restaurants soon filled up. Staff are pleasant and food was very good. read more

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Just went back to this place and what a disappointment. Absolutely night and day compared to my review from early 2025. Prices have increased significantly and the food is ordinary. The quesadilla Texana, that used to be large and over-stuffed with meat and shrimp, was tiny. Replaced meat with bell peppers and the large whole shrimp were just shrimp pieces. The tortillas were half the size previously. The whole thing tasted like they bought them from Sysco and reheated them and to finish it off, the House margaritas were weak and seemed to have minimal tequila. My wife had the Jalisco chicken and it was tough, over cooked and possibly microwaved. Sorry, they just lost a customer. read more

The food is very authentic. They have a Mariachi band on Friday nights. This is a great place for celebrating birthday's. I have always had great service. read more

Great atmosphere and food. The guac is a must try. Great place for birthdays or celebration of anything really. Highly recommend the fajitas. read more

Such a great find! Food and service were excellent. Try the pina loco! David was the best server and so helpful and attentive!

We love this place!! My husband and I tried this place today along with another couple, and we will all be back again and again. It is so good. The first thing we had was the fresh tableside guacamole, and OH MY WORD. It was OFF THE CHARTS. The lady that makes it is an expert, for sure. My husband had the fajitas and absolutely loved them and will order them again. I had crispy tacos and they were really good as well. Our friend had taco salad and said it was delicious and his wife had one of the vegetarian dishes and really enjoyed it. The servers were fantastic. The place was extremely clean. The restrooms were in great order. It was a fabulous experience overall and we will return many times. read more

Plaza Tapatia - Fried Ice Cream - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida