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Tortilleria La Esperanza

4.7 (18 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Mike P.

Tortilleria La Esperanza just opened in Clemmons, and it is a welcome and unique addition to the village culinary scene. Restaurant probably isn't the right word here, since there are no tables or chairs, but the cafeteria style set up allows you to pick from an assortment of hot bulk entrees, including three different barbacoa options (beef, lamb, and goat), chilles relleno, tripe, and ribs. You can purchase by the pound or (for most entrees) a combo that includes a truckload of tortillas, rice, beans, and salsa. Portions for the combos are huge. On this visit I opted for the beef barbacoa combo and added on one red and one green tamale. The beef was melt in your mouth tender and very tasty. Homemade tortillas are a hit (15 came with my order). The tamales were great as well! Definitely give this place a try, especially if you have an army to feed back at home.

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Ben S.

I have only gotten tortillas and chips from this awesome tortilleria in the Lowe's Foods shopping center in Clemmons. Today, I took a closer look at the hot foods bar and couldn't resist the Chile Rellenos with rice & beans. Two huge Chiles battered in a light breading and covered in a light orange salsa that I could literally drink by the cup full! Mexican rice and frijoles (delicious pintos) all washed down with the best Agua de Piña (pineapple juice) I've ever tasted. Go, you will not regret it. They have a tortilla machine in plain view in the back and the Chile Rellenos plate came with 15 fresh, piping hot tortillas! I'll never buy store-bought tortillas or chips again. Right beside Brewer's Kettle if you want to walk next door and enjoy some authentic Mexican food with an adult beverage, but I won't be able to pass up the Aguas de Fresca from now on! Like I say...Go.

Barbacoa de Res (beef) combo with rice, beans, a dozen tortillas, red and green salsas. $13
Jim C.

Clemmons now boasts some of the best Mexican food in the Triad. Tortillería La Esperanza not only has amazing fresh corn tortillas, but they have a cafeteria counter filled with meats and side dishes to build a meal for every member of the family. Prices run approximately $9.99 per pound for most meats, including barbecoa in three varieties: beef, lamb and goat. They have pork ribs, whole chicken, steak and eggs, Chile rellenos, tamales, chicharrón in three varieties, small bite-sized pieces, massive whole slabs and the meaty strips about the size of a rib. Carnitas we're not on display, but they prepared some in the back for us, plus we sampled their chicken ala crema... which is awesome! You can order a combo which comes with a pound of meat, rice, beans, salsas and a dozen tortillas, all for $13. We got the carnitas and the barbecoa de res (beef). The carnitas needed a little more flavor, but a pinch of salt did the trick. The barbecoa is outstanding! The tortillas almost look like flour, but they are corn, and have the best texture and flavor... not to mention that they are served nice and warm. The tamales weren't too exciting, but they never have been my favorite. The Chile relleno was great with a poblano Chile stuffed with cheese, and the tomato sauce had a touch of sweetness, much like tomato soup. The meaty chicharrones were both crunchy and chewy and excellent when dipped in the juice from the barbecoa. The rice and black beans were both great, along with red and green salsas. They also have fresh made cheeses, so I'll have to go back to try their homemade Quesa Oaxaca, a Mexican string cheese. They will give you samples of everything they make. Service was fantastic. And 2 combo meals with 2 different meats, rice, beans, 2 dozen tortillas, two tamales, a chicharrón and a Chile relleno fed a family of four, plus leftovers for just $34.

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First time visiting. Amazing Mexican food, will definitely be coming back. A little mess but wonderful food

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The food is really good and flavorful!! The tamales are my favorite! Very nice and friendly staff! Would definitely recommend!

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Tamales are great here! Will be going back to try some other things. Real authentic Mexican food.

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We love this place. Everyone is friendly and the service is great. The prices are reasonable. The food is very good.

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