Zapata Mexican Restaurant

Cantina del sol had very yummy Mexican food, theirs trío salas drips were so good and the tacos…read morewere generous portion. Would definitely come back here. Service was nice and friendly too :) nice ambiance

Beautiful restaurant with a great, varied menu. Chips were light and crisp with a lovely dusting…read moreof spices served with a salsa sampler, all delicious. We started with a chorizo queso that I devoured. M is fussy about chewy bits so (lucky for me) didn't eat his share. Then he ordered a carne asada with potatoes and beans - both regular and an interesting green! Cooked to perfection. Again, he is fussy about chewy bits but loved the flavor. I had a dish I've never seen on any menu before. A duck mole and rice tower. It was fabulous!! We loved everything. And. Guess what?!?! Free ice cream cones!! What a great place!!!!

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El Veracruz Mexican Restaurant

4.1(16 reviews)

5.5 mi

First time here and will be the last time. Food wasn't good at all. Service was extremely terrible…read more They sat us and waiter didn't show up until about 20-30min later. After returning he took our order without writing anything down. On my way to the restroom he stop me and asked me what we ordered because he forgot. Typical when you take an order without writing anything down that you'll forget. I ordered chicken Alfredo and received rice & cheese with chicken on top of it. I ate it because we have waited so long. But my order was wrong. And the rice was super greasy. I just ate my chicken off the top of it. One star for my experience.

The wait staff was excellent very warm and friendly. the food was definitely above average…read morebordering on excellent. I really enjoyed my meal, We were treated well and the prices were fair. I do recommend this restaurant.

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It's supposed to be a taco salad it looks like diarrhea

D'casa Rancho Grill

3.5(33 reviews)

1.6 mi

Great restaurant. I loved that they had a salsa bar. We always ask for a more spicy salsa, as the…read morehouse salsa is generally no spice most places. Their salsa bar had great selection to get a good salsa. Salad bar is also included with every meal. We did not have any so I can't give a review on it. My husband and I lived on the AZ/MX border for 6 years and ate in Mexico often. We came to love a good authentic street taco. We travel full time now and are interested in trying a Mexican restaurant wherever we go as that became our favorite cuisine. Not all street tacos are made equal and I have found that many in the states put pineapple in their al pastor of which I'm not a fan. This place has good al pastor street tacos and it comes with great presentation with a big grilled jalapeño on the plate. There was of course the pineapple of which I've learned to pick out. My husband had what was called P5, which was chicken over rice with cheese sauce. He rated it as plain. The cheese had mostly absorbed into the rice so wasn't real moist but we had gotten a side of cheese dip and so he was able to have that as some extra. Overall , I would come back and definitely do recommend coming here. Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures.

I have come here often enough, but today was just beyond bad experience, but a rude experience. I…read morebring 8 people to eat tonight. Chips came out pretty quick as well as the food later, but the service was beyond bad. 1st, no last call was made, but when I when too order a drink at 9:08 pm, I was told bar is closed. I then ordered food to go for my daughter, was told kitchen is closed and it was 9:11 pm. I then ask if I can have some tortillas as 3/4 of my plate was full. Server said let me check, but manager comes over. He asked what we needed, and I asked if I could have tortillas. He brought some over. Google maps shows this place closes at 10pm. While eating, server was rushing when picking up items on our table. Passing by us looking away hoping we don't need anything. As we are eating, brooms are coming out and cleaning all around us. The worse was at 9:40, 3 employees 8 to 9 feet away, just staring and arms crossed. Folks, it pretty simple, it's ok if employees want to go home. I understand. Just come over, and ask us we could start finishing up. We would have appreciated that versus the passive aggressive that was being exhibited by the employees. Paying customers should not have to deal with just plain rudeness. If you don't want to be open, then don't. Close at 8. Close at 7. Its OK. But when you accept a party of 8, we should be treated a little more decently. El Agave all the way.

Grilled chicken and rice

Veggies I had to pick out my quesadilla

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El Agave Mexican Grill - Tupelo

4.4(16 reviews)

1.4 mi

Stopped in for lunch and what a great decision to pick this place. By far the best Mexican spot on…read morethis trip (3 others). They have homemade chips that are light and crispy and not greasy. The salsa I'm not too sure about but they come in carafes so you can pour your own. I ordered the Big Boy burrito. It has chicken and steak, plus the usual rice, pico, lettuce and covered with a cheese sauce. Also, the portion is very generous. I also had the Michelada which is made with Clamato. It was very tasty. Our server was very attentive and on top of it. He came by to let me know the drinks would be on the way as the bartender was busy. I think we all appreciate when they are proactive instead of pretending nothing is amiss. The prices were very reasonable. The food was great and the ambiance is nice. I would definitely stop in again if in the area again. One thing to note is it isn't right off the highway (contrary to what it looks like on the map). It's a good 8-9 miles off the highway.

Food was delicious. Must try if you are in the area. Service was fast. Nice spot to take the family…read moreor a date night.

Bar

Quesadilla Ranchero

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Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill

3.5(15 reviews)

1.7 mi

Love this place!! Super friendly, food is so good, and love how cozy it is! It's always super busy…read morein here on the weekends! Food is great and their lunch deals are such a bargain!! They've literally never gotten my order wrong (I have to make a few modifications for allergy reasons), and everything I've tried from here is really good!! Also -- where else can you even get Huevos Racheros in this town?? Con chorizo?? Yes please!

Food in the past has been great, has been steadily going down. Not sure the problem! Chips and…read moresalsa still good! Wait staff needs a lesson in friendly clearly rough rather be somewhere else! Place is spotless. Which I love, but would be over the moon if food is returned to very good again. Plus staff gets an attitude adjustment ! Use to be my favorite Mexican place but........

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Los Toros

4.1(14 reviews)

4.1 mi

Los Toros is just off of the highway (Interstate 22) in Tupelo, Mississippi and is not far from…read morethe birthplace museum of Elvis Presley. With its location, it is convenient to both the residents of Tupelo, Mississippi and to travelers passing through. The staff was friendly and added to a positive overall vibe. I had a burrito and it was pretty good.

As a native Texan who has eaten authentic Mexican food literally from Tucson to Houston, and across…read morenorthern Mexico, the food here stands as good or better than anywhere else I've eaten. Excellent spice blends without being stupid hot. Hand made tortillas. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Quesadilla Mexicana

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D'casa

3.5(39 reviews)

0.3 mi

First the food came out and it was alr nothing like rlly outstanding. I personally didn't rlly…read moreenjoy the salsa. It was missing smth.

We are from south Texas where we dine in restaurants that serve awesome and authentic northern…read moreMexican cuisine. While I wasn't expecting that, I was expecting taste - spice, cumin, chiles, garlic, Mexican oregano, etc. We passed on the buffet which looked greasy and lifeless. The beans on my plate were soupy and tasteless and the rice had no taste at all. The shrimp quesadilla was an interesting blend of shrimp and chorizo. Generous portion but bland again. I asked for a spicier sauce than the salsa set out with chips and was directed to the buffet. Found nothing. The server was attentive and food came quickly. If you're looking for authentic Mexican, this might be it but they forgot to use any spices when they were cooking.

My moms rollitos

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Taqueria Ferrus

4.7(11 reviews)

1.1 mi

Love this place!! Delicious tacos, quick casual style, and super nice people!…read more We were actually behind a total Karen driving a gaudy red bronco who was unbelievably rude to the girl working the register (and parked in the center of the driveway). She was super loud, demanded a new drink simply because "she didn't like this one actually", and then threw her trash on the ground. The girl at the front handled it so politely and with so much grace, I am genuinely impressed!! Such kind staff!! Girl at the front also answered my food questions super well!! Was already a fan of this truck, but we will absolutely be back!! Our food is always SOOO good from here!!

We picked up from this food truck 2 nights ago, and got a shrimp quesadilla. The shrimp was tough;…read morechewy and rubbery like a chicken gizzard. Got beef tacos too, which were fine. We got no drinks because, they said, all their tropical drinks (aguas frescas) were "out of season;" including horchata, which is rice-based. Not much fun.

Tacos

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Loco Taco

3.7(11 reviews)

2.4 mi

Portions are huge! Ordered a bowl without the meat and corn. Didnt finish it all. Plenty to choose…read morefrom. Mahi mahi tacos, quesadillas and massive burritos!

I had high hopes for this restaurant, I truly did…read more I was drawn in by the colorful sign on the door, and my growling tummy! I popped in for take out. I ordered wings(7) And Sweet Belly tacos(there were 3). I also ordered a Mexican fruit water. Service was great! The restaurant is beautiful inside. However, the wings were over cooked, but tasty. The tacos had these huge pieces of meat, which made it hard to pick up without the taco falling apart. The taco was beautiful with all its colors, veggies and such. But it was positively flavorless. I would have loved the meat to be in smaller chunks to bite into the taco without it falling apart. It just wasn't the case. The fruit water was refreshing. I am told this location has been downtown Tupelo for 2 years. And well, I am sorry to report, 27 dollars and some change later, I cannot say I would return.

Tacos? Mississippi? Why not?!

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Lakin D.

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1

8 years ago

The people are so very nice! Always fresh always delicious! They love on there customers and it's amazing food!

Jim Joyce J.

5

1

0

10 years ago

From Missouri and looking for Mexican food. The food is great and the service is outstanding

Allison E.

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3

0

10 years ago

Great margarita and fresh guacamole! Staff was very friendly and attentive.

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First the food came out and it was alr nothing like rlly outstanding. I personally didn't rlly…read moreenjoy the salsa. It was missing smth.

We are from south Texas where we dine in restaurants that serve awesome and authentic northern…read moreMexican cuisine. While I wasn't expecting that, I was expecting taste - spice, cumin, chiles, garlic, Mexican oregano, etc. We passed on the buffet which looked greasy and lifeless. The beans on my plate were soupy and tasteless and the rice had no taste at all. The shrimp quesadilla was an interesting blend of shrimp and chorizo. Generous portion but bland again. I asked for a spicier sauce than the salsa set out with chips and was directed to the buffet. Found nothing. The server was attentive and food came quickly. If you're looking for authentic Mexican, this might be it but they forgot to use any spices when they were cooking.

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Cantina del sol had very yummy Mexican food, theirs trío salas drips were so good and the tacos…read morewere generous portion. Would definitely come back here. Service was nice and friendly too :) nice ambiance

Beautiful restaurant with a great, varied menu. Chips were light and crisp with a lovely dusting…read moreof spices served with a salsa sampler, all delicious. We started with a chorizo queso that I devoured. M is fussy about chewy bits so (lucky for me) didn't eat his share. Then he ordered a carne asada with potatoes and beans - both regular and an interesting green! Cooked to perfection. Again, he is fussy about chewy bits but loved the flavor. I had a dish I've never seen on any menu before. A duck mole and rice tower. It was fabulous!! We loved everything. And. Guess what?!?! Free ice cream cones!! What a great place!!!!

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