Dined here on a Saturday afternoon around 12:30, and it wasn't crowded at all. We were immediately…read moregreeted and seated, which was a great start. They brought out complimentary chips and salsa--definitely a highlight. The chips were seasoned (not your typical plain chips), and paired really well with the salsa. Super flavorful! For drinks, I ordered the Tornado Jumbo, and my husband got a Tornado with Hennessy added. Both were really good. I especially liked that each layer had a distinct flavor--some places make colorful drinks that all taste the same, but that wasn't the case here. We ordered a single order of steak, chicken, and shrimp fajitas. While the flavor was good, it did feel a bit heavy on the vegetables and a little light on the meat. When the dish first came out, it included bacon, which we weren't expecting and don't eat. However, the staff handled it well--they apologized and quickly remade it without any issue. Great customer service there. Even with the single order, we were able to make about five tacos, which was nice. My daughter ordered the kids' cheese pizza with a side option (fries or rice and beans). The pizza was similar to a frozen-style pizza, and she didn't care for it, but she did enjoy the chips, rice, and beans. Overall, I've been wanting to try this place since we're in the area often, and I'm glad we did. The menu is extensive, and there are plenty of options to come back and try. Our waitress was also very nice and attentive throughout our visit. I would definitely return!

Food was prepared by one of the best chefs in Memphis area. Service staff fast and experienced to…read moreprovide their guests with great experence . In house dining experience was increased by the decor of restaurant.

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.

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.

Very clean, fresh paint, nice chairs. Waitress was friendly and suggested a few drink and menu…read moreitems. They are serving lunch now and are expanding the menu to more traditional fare for those who want more of a Tex mex meal. We will visit here again soon!

First the floors are slick especially if it's raining so be careful! We started with the Queso…read moreFundido. It's a thick cheese not creamy like regular queso. I had the chicken fajitas and my husband had the short rib tacos. Everything was just okay. Our server was great and explained everything very well. They are still new we'll have to try them again later

I've gotten takeout from this restaurant 3 times. Every time I've been, the staff has been…read moreaccommodating, friendly, and more than gracious with their portions! The ambiance is very comfortable temperature wise and when it has been busy, it's not abnormally loud like some places can be. We also have allergies and food intolerances in our family. They've made sure to specify what we need and make things avoiding cross contamination. I also appreciate that their food is very reasonably priced in comparison to others.

Take out twice: always good and the portions are appropriate. The restaurant has been mostly…read moreempty but I don't see why since it's nice and clean. I need to make it a more regular stop before the frustration of Lowe's.

I have had better experiences here since last year. I have also found another menu item that I…read morelove. They have this fajita option in a potato. It was freaking delicious. I loved it. I still like the fiesta fries but I will have to see if I can get them without chorizo. Love: Fajitas: Memphis Pollo (POTATO!) Like: - Appetizer: Fiesta Fries (without chorizo)

My family and I get take-out from here from time to time…read more It's also our go-to spot, either after or before a movie, at the theater located due west of the restaurant (within walking distance). The food is consistently good, so we keep returning here. Most of the serving staff are nice, with some more efficient than others.

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. ;)

This place is my family's fav so we end up here often. I like that they throw more and different…read moreveggies in much of their items. The Burritos Rancheros come with unique vegetables inside, such as broccoli and carrots. The meat inside was ok but I wasn't fond of the queso inside. I was impressed with the variety of vegetables (lots of red bell peppers, some green bell peppers, onions, some mushrooms and some slices of squash) that come with the fajitas but none of the meats impressed me so it's not something I would want to get again. The Pollo Norteño isn't on the menu but they can still make it. I personally enjoyed it without the shrimp so I bet they already have something similar without the shrimp. I will have to double check when I go back. To Try: Burritos San Jose Burritos California Queso Congrejo (with mom) Shrimp Quesadilla Mezcal Dip Queso Carne Arroz con Camarones El Vallarta Pescado y Camarones al Ajillo Chilaquiles Mexicanos (verde) Pollo Jalisco Pollo Asado Pollo Tapatio Pollo California Pollo Salsa Verde Loved: - Burrito: Azteca (NEW FAV!) - Flan (without chocolate drizzle) - Horchata - Pollo a la Tampiqueno - Quesadilla: Crab - Quesadilla: Fajita Like: - Beans - Burritos: Rancheros de Carnitas (Joel fav) - Enchilada: Chicken - Flan (with chocolate drizzle) - Pollo Adobo - Pollo Norteño (no longer on menu) - Quesadilla: Fajita de Pollo - Taco Salad: Chicken Ok: - Arroz - Burritos: Rancheros de Pollo (Joel fav) - Cheese Dip - ChoriCarne - ChoriPollo (hubby liked) - Drink: Margarita - Fajitas: Chicken - Fajitas: Shrimp - Guacamole: Mexicano - Hawaiian Fajita Bowl (with extra cheese) - Huevos con Chorizo - Quesadilla: Mexicana de Pollo - Salsa - Sopapilla - El Volcanito Mexicano Disliked: - Burrito a la Roqueta - Carnitas Dinner - Carnitas en Salsa Verde - Fajitas: Steak - Mole Ranchero - Nachos: Chicken

Walked in and were seated right away. I'm from Texas and I'm also Mexican. I'm a little picky about…read moremy Tex Mex! Loved that they brought us warm, crispy chips and salsa. We asked for a hot salsa and they brought us some out and it was fresh and hot (spicy hot)!! It was sooo good!!! We ordered the cheese and it was white cheese. Not common in Texas so it was different and delicious! We then ordered our good and it was very good and hot. The refried beans need more flavor. The restaurant is clean and bright. I'm more used to banners and colored lights everywhere...lol. I was overall happy with everything and will be back when visiting.