Being from California, I'm always looking for good Mexican food prepared similarly to what we get there from the middle of the state all the way down through Baja California to Los Cabos and beyond. The food here is good. The Al pastor is quite tasty. The guacamole is also very good. It just seems as though it's impossible to find a burrito anywhere east of the Mississippi that resembles what we get on the west coast. The service was good. A little bit of a slow pace, but definitely checked back and made sure I had everything I needed. As far as the general vibe goes... it's great! The music is certainly authentic Mexican music. The decor is vibrant and inviting. The place is awesome. I plan to return and try some additional items. read more

Taco Mex - The dining room is a lot fun! - Mexican Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Pleasant surprise; good vibes with plenty to look at, modern Mexican soundtrack, clean with friendly staff providing good service. I had Tacos: Lengua (tongue) ; Suadero (braised beef); Campechanas (beef and chorizo); Barbecoa (beef cheek). They were all quite good. The tamale was good, but I felt it needed a better distribution of the roast pork inside. This place just gave me a very positive experience; highly recommend that you try it...and don't be afraid to try the Lengua taco, it may delicious...and not what you are picturing in your head right now. read more

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Wow! What a Chimichanga! While it is not on the regular menu, it was one of the Saturday specials and I find it difficult to pass one up when I see it. I asked if it could be made with shrimp and I was told it could, so that is what I ordered, and I have not ever had one made like it. The shrimp chimihangas in Pensacola are typically just shrimp and maybe cheese on the inside, nothing else. This chimichanga was stuffed with all the yummy veggies that come with fajitas and had a delightful queso dip poured over the top. The usual accompanying sides of Mexican rice, beans, and a Mexican salad were all there too! It also was the largest chimichanga I have ever seen in my life due to all those additional fixings inside it. Taco Mex never disappoints and this time was no exception. read more

Taco Mex - Shrimp Chimihanga! Not a regular menu item. Delicious!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

The people here are incredibly hospitable! They are confident you will enjoy whatever you order if you are sure you want authentic. You cannot beat this food. I've eaten here so many times they know my order and even have great food when I order take out! You will not regret choosing to eat here. read more

One of the Most authentic Mexican food in Pensacola. Service can be slow, but the food is always fresh and consistent.

Este lugar es legítimo y muy deliciosa! Being a Southwest boy from the entertainment & food capital of the world "Las Vegas" Taco Mex is a legit taqueria! Any taqueria whose street tacos include a variety of ofal is truly legit! The food and atmosphere is amazing and the service is fast, friendly and compliments the restaurant! The mercado nextdoor La Mexicana is legit too with an assortment of made fresh daily pan dolce and a vast variety of Mexican products and fresh produce! read more

This vibrant restaurant welcomes guests with open arms, offering delicious dishes and an atmosphere . The star of the show is undoubtedly the food. Each plate is packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors that speak to the authenticity of traditional Mexican recipes. Whether you're craving sizzling fajitas, rich mole enchiladas, or perfectly seasoned tacos, the menu has something for everyone. The dishes taste just like they would in Mexico, homemade, hearty, and simply delicious!One thing you'll notice right away is the efficiency of the service. Orders are taken promptly, and dishes appear at your table in record time. The staff members are always smiling and eager to make your visit memorable. Their friendliness adds to the overall warmth of the restaurant, making you feel like a welcomed guest. The restaurant is spotless. From the sparkling floors to the neatly arranged tables, everything is well-maintained. It's clear that cleanliness is a top priority, which makes the experience even more enjoyable and comfortable. If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine or simply looking for a new spot to enjoy fantastic food. The combination of authentic dishes, quick and friendly service, spotless surroundings, and festive decor makes it a standout choice for anyone seeking a true taste of Mexico. I highly recommend it to restaurant goers and food lovers alike! read more

The food is still fantastic here but after todays lunch outing, I have to lower our overall experience. Hopefully they can fix this serious issue in the future. It was only around 11:30 am as we walked in & sat down. As soon as we sat down a man drunker than cooter brown, from the next booth, jumped up from his seat & tried to throw punches at the waiter. Several employees has to quickly come and intervene. The waitress quickly moved us to the back of the restaurant, I ask what the problem was & she just said "they came in that way" (Completely drunker than cooter brown) I said "it's not even noon" and she just shrugged her shoulders and walked off. Business's have the right to refuse business to anyone for any reason. If some one shows up at your place so drunk they want to fight and throw punches at everyone for no reason you should not let them in your establishment for the safety of not only yourself & your staff but your customers as well. I do appreciate you moving us to a safe location immediately. That was very kind of you all. And you successfully deescalated the situation. However, you all can't let this kind of thing happen again in the future. It could have gone a totally different direction & someone could have been injured or God forbid worse. Not to mention, you can be sued. We love you guys, your food is amazing. Lunch was perfect as always. However, we could have done without the drunken cowboys fight club side show. If your going to let drunken cowboys dine in for lunch, we won't be back. No Bueno. I'm sorry, but there are way too many others places where we can go have lunch in peace where we can feel safe & at ease. No drunken rodeo clowns please. No Bueno. read more

This place rocks! Connected to the little Mexican supermarket next door. Inside looks like a fun street fair. Service is quick and you get chips and salsa as per usual. But this is different. The salsa is great! Not your run of the mill bland salsa. Menu comes in in English and Spanish Ordered tacos and a tamale. That tamale was AMAZING. Like I want to crawl in it and sleep. The mole sauce on top was so smoky and flavorful and the tamale was tender and not a dry spot to be seen. Had beef cheek and chicharrone tacos and they were so filling. I want to keep this place a secret but I want them to thrive. This legit is the best Mexican I've had in a long time. read more

Unassuming from the outside but inside you're transported to an exotic locale. Once seated you are served authentic Mexican tortilla chips. They are fresh and rustic and everything you didn't know you wanted in a chip. Service is courteous and attentive. Everything we had was amazing. The only thing that could have made the experience any better, would have been Margaritas! In the area of spirits, they only served Mexican beer . read more

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Really good authentic Mexican right next door to the more American Mexican Vallartas (ie cheese dip and pricier for no reason) All of the food is really authentic and one of the only places in Pensacola I've found that has breaded steak and authentic black beans. The salsa is real and what you'd find in Mexico made out of nothing but chiles read more

I love the new location on Pensacola Blvd. They've done a very good job! The store is large and well stocked, with bakery products and meat section. As you enter the restaurant is on the right and looks very cute. Everyone is very nice and super friendly. We ordered some food to take with us. You may need some help with the translation of the menu. My Spanish is spotty but I was still able to make out most of the items. Everything we had was wonderful! I'm so loving this store! read more

Taco Mex - Verde chicken enchiladas, HUGE tamales, Taco Mex-tortillas topped with meat and goodness - Mexican Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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OK, so They have moved across Hwy 29, next door to Vallarta's but the food hasn't changed. It's still amazing traditional Mexican food. The new restaurant is a nice and clean update from the one around the corner. Looking for Real Mexican food..? This is your place..!! read more

Taco Mex - Carne Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

This place is the most authentic Mexican we have found in Pensacola yet. Please keep on mind one of us here is Mexican so we know what we are talking about. Let's start off with the tamale OMG nice and soft and flavorful, not like others that are all dried out. The shrimp cocktail very good on spot. We tried the tacos and they were flavorful and just the right size. Next time because there will be a next time we will try more. There aren't a lot of seats so you might have to wait a little for a table, we went in for lunch on a Saturday and waited 10 minutes for a table not too bad. It's also attached to a Mexican market so just in case you need any Mexican supplies or a pinata! read more

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I've been a couple of times and there's nothing remarkable or exceptional about the food. It's not that the food is bad, it's that the food that I had was thoroughly mediocre. My first visit, I got steak tacos on soft corn tortillas to go, to have for dinner at work. The meat was gristly and there wasn't much of it, for the price. I wasn't impressed, but I wanted to have a sit-down meal before I jelled my judgment. I stopped by after work yesterday and had the steak enchiladas combo with verde sauce. The plate had three enchiladas, refried black beans, rice, some lettuce, and a tomato slice. The picture on the menu showed a dollop of sour cream on the lettuce--which I didn't get. The beans were not microwaved long enough and were still cool. The rice was microwaved too long, and I'm pretty sure that the steak was reheated, wrapped in the tortillas, glopped with cold verde sauce, sprinkled with cheese, and microwaved some more. Again, thoroughly mediocre and possibly deserving of less than the number of stars that I give this place. The service was apathetic my first visit, but exceptional yesterday. The place is clean and you can poke around the attached grocery store while you wait. But overall, I can't recommend Taco Mex for either the tacos or the enchiladas. Maybe there's something on the menu that's an exemplar of the genre, but I may never discover it, because I know where to get the best tacos in Pcola and several better places to eat enchiladas verde. read more

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Love this place. I've had several items and always good. Their beans are the best I've had out.

Walked in, sat down never got a menu or a beverage or any service at all. Waited 13 minutes to be recognized but it never happened. They were not busy at all. I don't understand. Oh well, won't return. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! Taco Mex was one of the first Mexican spots I came across in Pensacola since moving over here from California. I generally order a few tacos and have a Jarritos then I head over to the grocery story that is attached to it and grab a few Mexican candies and some tamales (which are already premade and frozen). Next door to the supermercado is a local panaderia that sells AMAZING breads! During the Spring/Summer they also have fruta mexicana where they add chamoy, tajin, and a few other goodies to your fruit bowls. read more

I'm not exaggerating when I say this might be the best restaurant in Pensacola, much less just the best Mexican restaurant. A couple things: this isn't your neon-colored-margaritas and ooey gooey cheese dip Mexican restaurant. No, that's next door at Vallarta. What you will find here is authentic Mexican food. The tacos are traditional with radishes on the side, served with onion and cilantro on top and two ice cold bottles of sauces. The barbacoa beef is so full of flavor and tender, and the al pastor is fanatically tender pork with little bursts of pineapple. The guacamole is made fresh and the best you'll ever taste, for a fraction of the cost of other fresh made guacamole in town. You get salsa, literal smooth sauce with no chunks and thicker style chips brought to your table. The Valentina Extra Hot on the table is actually not that hot at all (I would say medium) and very vinegary in flavor. It tastes amazing in the salsa or anything else. Do yourself a favor and get a side of cebollitas asada, grilled green onion bulbs. They are delicious with everything or buy themselves. The tamales are moist, wrapped in banana leaves and filled with chunks of tender pork. Two is a hugely filling meal, they're very big. Everyone I have brought here has just loved it and has in turn brought someone else. The atmosphere is festive and bright inside and the connected grocery store sells the best avocados you'll ever have. read more

Awesome spot! They don't do much advertising, but this place is great if you can find it! Great food, VERY authentic

Food was excellent, service as not good. Waitress did not check on us at all . Also they do not have margaritas? How is that possible ? We ate and we went next door for Margaritas. read more

Ok this place is connected to a Mexican grocery store and is absolutely awesome. Food was incredible and not expensive. Please support this place it's some of the best Mexican Food I've ever had. read more

Great food and awesome service!!!!! Chips and salsa (with the habanero sauce ) very tasty!

One word: AUTHENTIC. Having lived in Los Angeles and San Diego, I have been so frustrated with the claims of authenticity from places like Rio Bravo and Cactus Flower. This place is the patch of Mexican cuisine heaven I have been searching for in Pensacola for months. Burritos the size of a small child. Homemade horchata. They don't use shredded Cheddar cheese crap, they use Crema Fresca. It is true California style Mexican food, from the aesthetics to the homemade flour tortillas. The menu is in Spanish. But that shouldn't be a problem, if people are skipping La Hacienda to come here, they probably know how to order REAL tacos. I just can't rave about this place enough. I can't wait to go back. Everything was so on point. It is inside a small Tienda, so it was a little difficult to find for the first time but worth the search! Ay, que rico! read more

can I say..hands down..best carne asada street tacos ever. like the ones you get from downtown los angeles, california good. Prices are great, portions are even better, service is excellent. call ahead of time for take out or dine in. They just remodeled so they have cute booths to dine in. It's a smaller, hole in the wall place but those are the best!!! I usually get 10 carne asada tacos..for me and my husband. extra pica de gallo, extra radish and a 6 oz of red and green sauce. YUMMMM!! it's sure to satisfy your craving for authentic Mexican food. Plus, its next to this carniceria so it's worth it to stop by and see what they have to offer. love it!! The menu is online you can find it here: http://www.pensacolamenu.com/taco_mex_menu.pdf read more

... found on yelp and it is truly a little hole in the wall but a culinary gem of authentic food!! Must try!!! read more

Taco Mex - Great place. Amazingly authentic tamales wrapped in banana leaves and big chunks of steak. Love this place. - Mexican Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

This is authentic Mexican food and it is outstanding! I had one of the best shrimp cocktails I have ever had in a Mexican restaurant. The tacos were very good and my husband really enjoyed his burrito. Stop in the attached market for a wide variety of groceries including meat, produce and cheese. The restaurant was bright and clean. The service prompt and friendly. read more

This is the real deal. I know it's going to be good when I have to use my Google Translate app to figure out what the menu says. It's fresh, authentic, and very good. You can eat in-house or do take-out. The only downside was it was cash only when we were there, and luckily I had some money on me. Otherwise, this is a hidden gem. It's attached a nicely stocked store, as well. Wander through and see what catches your eye. read more

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Excellent little hole-in-the wall place with friendly staff and excellent food. I had the popular enchiladas verde and fiancé the quesadilla. Good flavor, very clean place. One of our new favorite spots. Will be back. read more

Great food with a great price. The tamale was the I have ever had. All the food is packed with flavor and you get plenty for the price.

I have been going to the Other popular Taco spot in town for years. Tried this place on a whim today and was so pleased. Despite the "Other" place still being great. Taco Mex blows them away. By far the best tacos in Pensacola. read more

Grew up with authentic Mexican in Los Angeles, and I've been looking for it ever since, from San Francisco to Austin. While I've had exceptional examples, this place has by far the best tamales (other than homemade from somebody's Mom) I've had in a restaurant. The carnitas tacos were also delicious, I'm going back for more! My picky boyfriend, who grew up in San Antonio, was also very impressed. read more

Truly authentic Mexican food! The tamales are huge and flavorful! The carnitas were perfect. It's a wonderful hole in the wall tyler atmosphere but clean and inviting. We found our new go to when in the mood for the real deal. read more

This place is amazing don't miss out!!! It's located behind the Mexican grocery store and is absolutely amazing huge portions and so fresh!!! read more

What a gem! This very unassuming place is the real deal: authentic Mexican food at a very reasonable price. The dining area is small, which is a good thing. It is clean and very colorful --- just like you would find in Mexico. The food is fresh and delicious. I was hungry (as usual) and ordered 4 tacos: pollo, carne asada, carnitas and al pastor. Each one was bursting with flavor. The two sauces on the table really added depth to the over all flavor of the tacos, with masking them with extreme heat. The server was extremely pleasant as she efficiently handled the entire dining area by herself. This place is far from fancy, but it as as authentic as it gets. They also have a grocery store adjacent to the dining area, which is a great way to spend time before your meal arrives. They also have take out as an option. read more

The place is really a "little hole in the wall" restaurant. Flooring looks like they just used a lot of leftover tiles. Could look cleaner. Took quite a while before my order arrived but it was super hot when it did. Great portion! Hostess was friendly. Would probably be easier if I spoke Spanish, but, I was able to order something delicious without too much of an issue. The problem for me was where I sat. There are two a/c units in the small room. The one almost directly above me came on and rattled for 20 solid minutes. It was very annoying. The food, though, was well-worth the wait. It seems like it was cooked to order. You don't get the complimentary chips and salsa like most places, though. I will definitely visit again! read more

By far the best Mexican food around! Very authentic. I thoroughly enjoyed the enchiladas and the shrimp quesadilla. The tamales are absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go back! read more

Delicious, authentic, flavorful, fast service, cheap prices. The place is kind of small and the seats aren't very comfortable, but that's the only negative thing I have to say. Very very tasty! read more

It's always a good sign when you walk into a Mexican restaurant and the customers are Hispanic. The menu is not extensive but has all the basics and the food is great. read more

Great Mexican Food!! Real Tamales, yum.