I recently stopped by Las Tortugas with 3 other coworkers on a Thursday afternoon, and it ended up…read morebeing one of those meals that you keep talking about long after you leave. The restaurant was not overly busy, which made the entire experience relaxed and enjoyable from the moment we walked in. The first thing that stood out was the service. Everyone there was welcoming, patient, and genuinely friendly. Since it was our first time trying a few things on the menu, we had several questions, and the staff took the time to explain everything without making us feel rushed. They gave recommendations, explained the toppings and flavors, and helped make ordering easy. I decided to try the specialty hot dogs, and honestly, they were amazing. They were packed with flavor and loaded with fresh toppings that worked perfectly together. The combination of creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, sauces, and perfectly cooked meat created a unique flavor that was both fresh and filling. Every bite had something different going on, and you could tell the ingredients were high quality and made with care. The presentation alone looked incredible, but the taste backed it up completely. The atmosphere was comfortable and casual, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy good food with family or friends. Nothing felt rushed, and the overall vibe made the experience even better. If you are looking for something different from the usual restaurant options and want flavorful food with friendly service, Las Tortugas is definitely worth visiting. We will absolutely be coming back again.

3.5, I think? This was a tough one for me to rate…read more My aunt lives near Las Tortugas and I've been reading about and thinking about visiting for years whenever I'm in the Memphis area. The stars aligned on this most recent visit and so I got to try them. This location in Germantown is a little easy to miss signage-wise, but Google Maps got me here easily. The parking lot is small but paved nicely and easy to navigate. The inside of the restaurant does feel like a deli, with a counter to order at and a small but reasonable amount of seating. The restaurant's accolades are plastered on walls and the glass windows around the food prep area and it's fun to read the history and writing about this place. There is one semi-essay seemingly from the owner, directed at patrons, grousing about customers having certain expectations about the food they're served (Tex-Mex versus authentic Mexican, for example). The owner is adamant that authentic Mexican is served here, and I have no reason to doubt that at all nor expect anything different, but I must admit the tone was rather off-putting. I can see how it would be frustrating to have your food, your work, be misunderstood or misinterpreted, but it kind of felt like I was being lectured when I hadn't done anything, lol. At any rate, I walked up to the counter to order. Service was adequately if not /especially/ friendly. I placed an order for a sandwich (Tortugas de pollo) as well as a limonada (fresh-squeezed limeade) to go. I waited at one of the tables and my order was ready for me in a reasonable amount of time. My favorite thing was the limonada! It had closer to an Icee texture than a juice or limeade texture but I really liked it. Pleasantly sweet and sour and very refreshing. The sandwich was good if not mind-blowing. Maybe my expectations were just a little too high. One problem was that it got pretty soggy very, very fast - it took me less than 10 minutes to get back to my aunt's house and unbox my food and in that time, the bottom piece of bread on my sandwich was close to falling apart. Some of the chicken was also a little too strong-tasting for me; it's hard to describe but I imagine we've all had chicken that's a little too obviously...well, chicken, lol. Not super mild tasting meat, I guess is what I'm trying to say. That aside, I enjoyed the texture of the cheese and the heat of the peppers. The top slice of bread was also nice and crusty. The sandwich came served with a handful of chips less generous than it appears in the photo and some green salsa. The chips were a little over-fried for me but decent enough, and the subtly spicy salsa went well with them. I think the greatest sticking point for me is the price vs. the quantity of food vs. the relative enjoyment. My meal was a solid bit over $30. I prooooobably could've split the sandwich with someone else and been okay, but given the relatively paltry amount of chips, I was also okay eating it as a solo diner. I think if the price had been a little lower, or the portion of chips a little bigger, or the enjoyment of the sandwich a little greater - any one of those things - this would probably round up to a 4. But ultimately the sticker shock and somewhat condescending vibes lead to a lower rating from me. Idk, I would definitely say this restaurant is worth a try and I'm glad I experienced it and would recommend trying it to others who enjoy this type of Mexican food. That said, I'm also not completely confident I'd return on another visit to Memphis. Well, okay, I would definitely for the limonada. That thing was awesome. ;)

i went there late at night with my friend and the worker was really mean to me. the food was good…read morebut the service was not, in fact it was terrible and left a very sour taste in my mouth. what happened to common human decency? i will NEVER. EVER. be back.

the food was dog water the service was just the worst…read morefricken service ever jill was so mad for no reason

Delicious Tacos…read more Taco's-n-ganas related business. If you know, you know! Go check it out! Service was super slow the day I went but I'll give it another try because the food was good and maybe they had an off day.

Been here a few times. Service was fast and nice . The place looks nicely decorated inside. The…read morelast time I came here I got the street tacos with carne asada. I added guacamole. It was good. Did not like the thickness of two tortillas and some of the meat was hard to chew. I had more enjoyment with just one tortilla. The flavor profile was good. I still would get again.

The service was terrible and the chips were stale. Absolutely disgusting! The workers did nothing…read morebut act up while making my food. Please fire the girl employee who did most of the rude behaviors!!

It's been awhile since I'm gone to Moe's but it used to be a favorite. The lady's order in front of…read moreus had to be redone bc it was made wrong. We ordered a kids taco meal with an extra taco and the burrito junior value meal to go. I was charged for TWO kids meals saying he added extra meat but was only given one drink plus missing his queso and side of beans. Thus I paid $14.95 for two kids tacos and a kid drink, and never received his queso or beans. The cashier tried to charge me for an included drink (part of the value meal) and corrected it after I called it out twice. On the bright side, the unsweet iced tea tasted fresh and there's an expanded sauce selection. The kaiser sauce is gone but I rec the yummy Moe's sauce.

I also thought this was a mobile food truck when I drove by on Germantown Parkway. But upon…read morearrival, I see this is a permanent setup. The employees were attentive and acknowledged me as soon as I walked up. They were mindful by asking if I wanted jalapeños. I said yes, but I should've said no because they were very spicy. The burrito was very huge and filling and most importantly, tasty.

We had this delivered to the hospital the night we were waiting on my first grand…read more It came pretty quickly, it was packaged well, looked nice, had all of the right condiments and items needed to enjoy the giant Birria Pizza, Taco Cat, thinger. It's like a quesadilla, stuffed with goodness, but not folded, with two tortilla shells, one on each side. We also ordered consume, a side of refried beans, and some churros for desert as well. Birria lacked flavor, so did the consume. That was a giant let down. The meat was tender and I ate it, but I juiced it big time with the red salsa for some taste. Red and green salsa were the hits and saved the day. Beans were way cool, so the cheese was hard and didn't mix so it came out in clumps. Hit it with salsa. Fixed all the probs with the heat. I will say, for a side, a quart is a lot. Churros were pretty good. No sauce accompanied them. Salsa is even good on them. Try it! '24 - 9/10

If happiness had a flavor, it would 100% be the sopes at El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant…read more We walked in hungry and left questioning every life choice that didn't involve ordering more food. The service? Absolutely top-tier. The kind of service that makes you feel like you're the main character and everyone there is rooting for your happiness (and your next bite). And let's talk about those sopes... crispy, flavorful, and piled so high with goodness they practically needed their own zip code. I'm pretty sure I had a spiritual experience halfway through. The ambiance was fitting and the seating was comfy and it was nice and cool inside on a hot humid day. 10/10--would risk a food coma again. If you leave here hungry, that's on you.

This is my favorite little local Mexican restaurant. I love the chicken enchiladas. And my favorite…read moreside is the cheesy rice, basically a side of rice smothered in queso blanco. Also all the servers are always so nice, especially the men. A great place to eat that is a great value as well.

I really enjoyed my time at Local Lime! I have gone here a couple of times now and really liked it…read more One of my favorite things to get is the salsa flight. You get three salsas off the menu to try. We got the zucchini salsa, Caribbean mango salsa, and house tomato salsa. The price is really good for it too! We also loved the chips here! They were very fresh. The portions are large. ‍ This restaurant is pricey, but I feel like it is worth if for what you get. The environment is a lot of fun too. Our server was very kind and attentive to our needs. I would come back again!

Our first time here. We came in a little after 11am. I went the restroom. How at 11AM was the RR…read morefilthy? My feet were sticking to the floor, the toilets were disgusting, there was dust so thick on the partitions it was as if they had never been wiped down. The whole place had a grimy feel/smell to me. The food? No. My hubs got cheese enchiladas, the server suggested he add protein ok-chicken-these had to be the worse enchiladas we have ever tasted. The chicken had a funny taste. I got the Fresco bowl I think its called, no protein. Bland, the little bit of guacamole they had ion there? No taste. The flight of salsa was so so. Hubs wanted to try a margarita. That was the best thing about the whole experience. $70 later for two people the only thing we have to show for it was my hubs waking up from sleep later on sick-three times. He ate nothing else after our lunch besides fruit so you do the math. So yes, our first time will be our last. My daughter has been here with friends and said the only thing she enjoyed was her drink so this may just be a good place for drinks.