Taco de Oro

Food was Tex-Mex, but solid. Had flavor without extra heat. The chips seemed to be made on site and…read morethat was a bonus. All of the staff was helpful and listened to get our orders perfect. Location was an easy walk from riverwalk and easy from our hotel. Music a little out of sync with the tv's on the World Cup, but it worked I guess.

My friend and I went here after an event in downtown Tampa. Our server was nice, and we enjoyed the…read moreatmosphere. We ordered two entrees: I had the Urban Carnitas, and my friend ordered the Cantina Fajitas with shrimp. Overall, the meals were fine but nothing memorable. My main concern was how quickly the food came out after we ordered, which made me wonder if some of it had been reheated rather than freshly prepared. The pork in the Urban Carnitas was also a bit on the dry side. Overall, I'd go back for drinks, but I'd probably skip the food. Two things to note: You can access menus through the QR codes and Urban Cantina doesn't have AC in the bar area because there's a garage-style roll-up window that can be opened or closed.

Bar view

$5.95 Street Corn

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Lona By Chef Richard Sandoval

4.0(172 reviews)

6.9 mi•Downtown Tampa

This was a very happy rainy day find for lunch attached to the hotel lobby…read more We flew in and arrived at the Water Street Marriott just in time for the rain to start. Arriving hungry, we stopped in here. The decor was well out together with a various arrangement of seating options. They were out of topo chico so opted for a seltzer water. I ordered tacos and elotes both of which came out fast and or so good! My dining companion ordered the Tijuana salad with steak which was massive and came out with a perfectly cooked medium rare flank steak on too. The salad was exactly the Caesar salad twist I expected with the hand prepped original dressing and addition of the elotes on top. Definitely worth a try if you're craving mexican in the area.

I recently stayed at the Tampa Marriott Water Street for a conference and didn't want to venture…read moretoo far for dinner. Luckily, there are quite a few solid dining options at this property including Lona. When I saw that they had a modern Mexican menu and delicious sounding cocktails, I decided to grab a seat at the bar. The service was quick and the bartender was very friendly, offering suggestions on the menu when I asked. I started with the passion picante cocktail which was like a spicy passionfruit margarita made with Teremana tequila. For my entree, I got the quesabirria with the consommé dipping sauce and it was spectacular. It's only of the most popular dishes on their menu and I can see why. I also tried the cucumber mezcalita which was a great nightcap if you enjoy Mezcal. I was so stuffed after that, but I got a slice of the tres leches cake to-go. It's a gorgeous dessert and I ate it for breakfast the next morning. It was amazing!

Welcome to Lona!

Spicy Avocado ghost blanco / avocado / lime / agave / jalapeño

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JoToro Kitchen & Tequila Bar

3.8(536 reviews)

6.7 mi•Channelside

The food here was delicious, we really enjoyed the queso and nachos. The shrimp taco was good but…read morenot our favorite. We all really enjoyed the margaritas flight of 4. The ambience was clean and pleasant with both outdoor covered seats and indoor seating. I docked this restaurant one star based on the horrible service. Slow is an understatement. Forgetful is being kind. We're still waiting for lemons for our drinks. I'd go back and hope for a better waitress!

The best part was the service. Customer service was great, our server was lovely, kind and helpful…read more Food was extremely overpriced and not good. The only food that tasted good was the kids chicken tender meals and that's not why we were there. Would not return.

Mojo Pork Enchiladas

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Shrimp tacos

Besito Mexican Restaurant

4.2(1.8k reviews)

7.7 mi•Westshore

Besito is one of those places we keep coming back to, and for good reason. The food is consistently…read moregreat, the atmosphere is always lively and welcoming, and somehow every visit feels just as good as the last. But what really keeps us coming back is the people. We're never made to feel like we're simply customers walking through the door. Nos reciben como familia, and that makes all the difference. There's something special about having a place where you can sit down, order your favorites, have a margarita (obviamente), and immediately feel at home. Great food, great vibes, even better people. Siempre salimos felices, full, and already talking about when we're coming back. Besito, gracias por hacernos sentir como familia. Shout out to Frank!

I am between 3 and 4 stars on this one…read more I visited Besito on a Saturday at 4:30 with a group of 8. They were highly accommodating to my friend who was celebrating her birthday. They kept a cake that we brought in their fridge and gave us plates and utensils to use for dessert. I am between three stars because I just don't see the value here. The food/cost proposition not does not sense to me. The food is decent but I am just not a mall Mexican food person. You pay for the mall rent and there are so many other places to choose. The beef Barbacoa bowl was very good though!

Interior

Mixta enchiladas

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Mixta Enchilada

Muchachas

4.4(177 reviews)

5.4 mi

I have had Muchachas a couple of times and the food has always been all right…read more However, I recently ordered a burrito bowl on Uber eats because they were offering a buy one get one free deal! So exciting. Unfortunately, I couldn't even stomach the food because both bowls was so insanely salty. I couldn't even eat it.

What a nice place at Armature works. We came here for a quick lunch before heading back home on…read moreSunday. The line was very quick, service was quick and friendly, food was reasonably priced and food was very good. I had a burrito bowl and my husband had a burrito. We definitely enjoyed our food. Food was fresh, and tasty. Guac was also very nicely made.

Counter service with great places to eat inside and out

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La Fiesta Mexican Store

4.4(43 reviews)

7.1 mi•Palmetto Beach

After failed attempts of trying to find my dried chiles at other grocery stores , I'm glad I found…read morethis place that actually had them.

Super fast and delicious! Al pastor was the best!! Will definitely go again before we leave town.read more

Spices and Chile pods

Chips & Salsa

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Carne Asada, carne asada Quesadilla, carne asada Torta, chips and salsa.

Green Lemon

4.3(1.6k reviews)

7.4 mi•SoHo

Great service and amazing food! Such a cute a place! My daughter has soybean allergies and is…read moreable to eat almost anything on the menu! The queso and margaritas are the best I've ever had! My rice bowl was delicious and wonderfully seasoned! The plantains were amazing!! The wait team was helpful, kind, and gracious! I highly recommend!! Next time we are in Tampa we will definitely be back!

Expensive and a mixed bag. Had the cilantro rice was not…read moregood We had lunch here and the bill was under $50 Got a check for $160 and waitress had a hard time figuring it out! Charged our credit card and now we have a dispute... Will not be back

Get your margarita frozen or on the rocks!

TACOS! Choose your shell: crispy corn tortillas, soft corn tortillas, flour tortillas or bibb lettuce

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Trio Dip: Queso, Guac & Salsa. The 3 best friends that anyone could have.

City Dog Cantina

3.0(191 reviews)

6.2 mi•Channelside

Joey is the best bartender and the fries are amazing. Great place to chill and watch sports games.read more

Food is amazing and our server/bartender Joey is even better! Love sitting outside and watching…read more the World Cup with him!

Fries

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Barrio

4.2(103 reviews)

5.7 mi•Ybor City

I think this was the best bowl I've ever had tbh…read more I added the shrimp, queso fresco, pico, cilantro/onions, lettuce, black beans, cilantro lime aioli and chipotle crema Trying to save it so I can eat it tomorrow lol

Finally got to try their tacos. They have a cute ordering process where you take a card and check…read moreyour taco preference and what items you want on it. I enjoyed mine. They're standard priced. Located right in the heart of Ybor so it's on the way during your bar and club hopping if you need something to soak up the drinks. They also offer drinks but I didn't try any.

Inside

Personalized Taco

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Special Menu

Chiles Mexican Restaurant

4.2(119 reviews)

5.6 mi•West Tampa

Amazing food Hot food…read more Made to order Clean restaurants TV and Bar Dine in restaurants Food is served fast

They have a large variety of dishes and a good price. Casual dining with friendly service. Love…read morethat they have caldos available everyday! We love stopibg by when in the mood for some Mexican comfort food.

The inside

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Where you place your togo order.

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Andrew Y.

7 years ago

Tacos are awesome and always seAsoned to perfection !!! Go by Florida ave and Linebaugh they are amazing !

Greg H.

192

7 years ago

This food truck has the best chorizo you will ever put in your mouth!! Everything else is great too!!

Jacqueline R.

7 years ago

Best tacos evee ! Whenevee I see there trailer I immediately pull over

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