I was visiting Kissimmee and I was hungry for something to eat. El Tanampa seemed like a good choice at the time. My first visit to this restaurant and I was happy with the way it looked. Lots of big tables and booths with tables that can move making it easy for big guys like me to fit. I actually ate there two nights in a row. My first visit I really enjoyed it however, it's my second visit that you left me very unhappy. I brought friends with me the second night and it was a completely different experience. The waitress was not very helpful. We ordered ribeye steaks with shrimp and she never bothered to ask us how we would like the steaks prepared like they did the previous night. She never came back to the table after she bought the food to see if we were ok or if we needed anything. In fact she never came back to even ask if we need refills on our soda or anything. It was a struggle just to get her attention. I asked several other waiters if they could please tell her to come over to the table and she would never come. When it was time for the check to be delivered, then she suddenly was available. Now the food was good. I can't knock the food. Even though she didn't ask us how we want our steaks prepared and even though she never came back again to see us during the meal , the food was actually very tasty. However, I personally will never go back to this restaurant. When I go out to eat, I want full service. I want an attentive hostess. I want a helpful server and I want good food. I'm a generous tipper 25-30%, but I expect good service and good food and if I don't get it, I won't return. read more

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The food was amazing!!!!!!! They've definetly expanded since the last time we came and the places looks very nice and decorated. The mat and chicken from the fajitas was amazing so so flavorful and the amount of food was insane. Love that they give a lot of sides and sauces with the food. Service was quick and the employees were very nice! read more

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Late weekday lunch. Friendly prompt service by Alfonso. Refreshing Aguas Frescas de Limón. Huge tasty Chorizo Quesadilla with sides of refried beans and Guacamole included. My Molcajete for one person was delicious and huge; with shrimps, steak, chicken and chorizo with cheese and awesome Mexican veggies. Side of Guacamole, Refried beans, salad and Crema Mexican also included. Their salsas are perfect. We are coming back for Menudo and Pozole in the weekend. They also have breakfast starting 10am. Enjoyable ambiance with wall paintings of famous Mexican entertainers, well decorated and good A/C. Easy parking. Great discovery. Thanks Alfonso!! read more

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We are from the west coast and finding good Mexican in Florida has become a chore. The chips were stale, the sauce tasted like ketchup, my wife's taco salad was very watery. I have to say the staff was very friendly and professional always bringing whatever we asked for. The atmosphere was very authentic with Mexican artwork on the walls. The menu was mostly in Spanish but had English subtitles. When we asked for English menus it was clear they only offered what they had. It was nice but our search for the kind of Mexican we are used to continued read more

We found this place through Google and Yelp reviews. The inside is a bit small so we waited just a bit for a table, but once we sat down our service was quick. The chips, queso, and salsa are all standard. The birria tacos were not my favorite.. I would pass on those as they were a bit soggy and had double tortillas which I don't think is necessary. If you do get it though, you could split it with another person since it's a lot of food. If I came back, I would want to try other things on the menu to see if I liked another dish better! read more

El Tenampa - Chips and queso and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This has to be the best Mexican food I've ever had. It was worth the drive from Ocoee. Hubby and I will definitely be back.

Before I devoured my macrons from David Ramirez Chocolates down the street and had a craving for a warm, savory tamal. I found El Tenampa on Yelp. Couple of reviews mentioned tamales, so in I went. Greeted by a nice hostess and seated immediately. It is a big space, abundant seating, booths an tables. Enough that they can sit a big party with no problem. I was led to booth in the back. They noticed I was flushed, it was hot outside, they turned the fan towards me, to help. I was grateful. I was served chips and a fresh salsa. I asked for a tamal and was crest fallen when was told they no longer serve tamales. That the market next door does have them. But I was already seated, hot and hungry, so I stayed. I ordered a carne asada taco and a pineapple agua fresca. The food was good. The taco was good. The carne asada flavorful. The toppings of fresh, diced white onions, cilantro and the piquant green salsa. I love an agua fresca of any fruit, and this one was delicious and so refreshing. The food, service and ambiance was good. read more

One of my favorite restaurants to go to when visiting Orlando. The food is fresh and authentic. The service is always great. There is a great ambiance in the restaurant and the seating is very comfortable. You can't go wrong with their tacos which are a very good deal. Their margaritas are large and delicious. Their aguas frescas have many options. I also tried a sope last time and it did not disappoint. read more

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All in all: I really think this is a great place to come back to if you like a simpler flavor of Mexico. Nice furniture and artwork. No real bar. Beers are in bottles. The premade margarita mix is sitting on the bar that isn't being used as a bar...More storage area than it is a bar. Food items are all LARGE portions. I should have ordered 1 birria taco. They have double tortillas which i love, lots of meat. Haven't had tacos this size since I lived in a part of town (different state) affectionately dubbed lil' Mexico...I still crave those street tacos...anyway... The salsa verde is sweet. Red sauce is good. The tomato salsa is plain, the chips are overdone. But they are still ok. Photo is of 3 traditional birria tacos with limes, and asada burrito (out of lengua). I placed the fork for size. The asada burrito was good. Massive. Easily a second meal for most folks. Our entire check came to less than $25 with plenty left over. Very affordable for those on a budget. I wouldn't come back if I'm in the area...there are places that have bolder authentic seasoning. Food was just too plain for us. BUT, had similar in Mexico. Also had more flavorful in Mexico...it's really just up to your palate. We like bolder flavors. The service was great. read more

El Tenampa - Chips are overdone. Salsa is plain. I hope the tacos are good. - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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On my fathers special day Tuesday having lived 78 years on this everchanging world wanted to enjoy some great Mexican food. El Tenampa was the obvious choice having dined there for several years. Servers were great! How ever the food was not! My father ordered his favorite Caldo de Res and it definitely was not fresh very disappointing. The server apologized and offered the Caldo de Pollo. The Caldo tasted like boiled chicken water. Not eatable. The server did say the soups were made over the weekend and they were not fresh. Why stop there. My mother also ordered her favorite the Mojarra Frita. The Mojarra was not favorable and needed more of that El Tenampa SABOR that they are known for. The Mojarra Frita also disappointing. Not sure what happened. I will say the place has had a face lift and beautifully remodeled. Now they should focus on the El Tenampa SABOR they are known for. read more

If you want authentic Mexican, this is the place!! Good size portions, everything is fresh made and the service is outstanding. Delicious food. Try the Burria tacos!! read more

This hidden gem was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The service was too notch, homemade chips and 3 types of yummy salsa, the horchata and juices were fresh and crisp and cold! The surprise if the night was the amazing fried fish, the mixed grill in hot clay pot and tacos Al pastor so good.... The fried ice cream and churros were the best! I'd order it all again read more

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GREAT authentic mexican food. We ordered the molcajete for two. So much food and so delicious. Fun atmosphere. Excellent service. Will definitely be back. Would like to try the fresh juice next time! read more

El Tenampa - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We've eaten here a few times... very reasonable , authentic Mexican restaurant. Tacos, fresh juices... Flan! They also have good Mole poblano enchiladas read more

5 stars from my wife and I! Chicken enchiladas were OUTSTANDING! The tacos were also amazing, we had asada, carnitas, and chicken. HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Green enchiladas! If you're looking for a great local spot this is it! 10/10! Plus our service was fast and our Server (Junior or Julian) was very attentive and friendly! read more

El Tenampa - Combo Plate, Green Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Went here for the first time and honestly, it was a letdown. The food came out lukewarm and didn't have much flavor--definitely not what I expected given all the hype. What really threw me off was the automatic 20% tip added to the bill (it was over $100). I asked about it, and the server said it's just their policy. For a place that didn't deliver on food or service, it felt pretty unfair. Not a great first impression. Doubt I'll be back. read more

Came in for lunch there service was great!! We were attended by Juanjo, he was very good and helpful. We got a chimichanga with carnitas, a steak fajitas, and a giant seafood and meat platter. The flavors were so yummy!! We wanted a bit more salt but that's an easy fix. We loved the seasoning ! The portions are hearty so we took some to go. We also had horchata and pineapple juice. Both were deeelicious!! read more

El Tenampa - Platter - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Tenampa is a municipality located in the montane central zone in the State of Veracruz, which must mean OBT in Spanish since that's where it's located, so good name. We were in the area and craving Mexican food, and the pictures of this place made us choose it. We arrived late evening on a Saturday and were promptly seated. It wasn't empty, but not packed either. (Aji Ceviche a few doors down was packed with a line). It was tough to decide what to get. I finally decided on the Fiesta de Mariscos which was an assortment of seafood (mostly shrimp). It had so many options and let me try some of the different flavors they had. Ceviche, Shrimp Soup, Shrimp Cocktail, Garlic Shrimp, Spicy Shrimp, Fried Shrimp and fish all on one plate. Everything but the fish was amazing, the fish just didn't have much flavor on it. Others ordered the Chili Relleno which was massive, steak nachos which were covered in steak, and a birria taco which was also good with the cilantro and onions on it. We'd probably stop by if we were in the area again as it was away from the touristy area of the Florida Mall. read more

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Was working on that side of town, and was really craving Mexican (not Tex-Mex). I opened up Yelp to search around me, and this popped up as one of the top spots within the immediate area. Yelp, as always, did not disappoint. The restaurant is tucked away in a strip mall off of the main road (south OBT near all of the car dealerships). It's actually next to Aji ceviche, which I've been, but never noticed this little gem next door. My visit was during lunch hours, so the foot traffic wasn't super heavy. I was quickly greeted by a server, seated, and served chips & salsa. The menu is quite extensive, and can be overwhelming if you're not familiar with this type of food. I went back and forth, but I ultimately got the steak fajitas. The food came out in a timely manner, was literally SIZZLING, and was very tasty. I often judge places on how good their refried beans are, and these were 10/10. Also, the guac was VERY tasty. Service was attentive, friendly, and when I (unfortunately) was struggling understanding the Spanish (I can usually pick up what's being said, but apparently not today), the server went and got someone to help. The interior decor is welcoming, comfortable, and well lit. I would also say that the price point is fair. The amount of food you get for the price would be hard to beat. I can't wait to come back again and explore the menu more. Thank you for the great food and service! read more

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Service was great portions are large and the food was authentic. There was an off putting smell when you walked in I think there might be a city water problem but the restaurant seemed very clean and taken care of. read more

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My girlfriend and I came in around 6:30 for dinner. There was a good amount of people but there wasn't a wait and we were seated quickly. We ordered the molcajete for one and the fajitas mixtas for one, as well as an extra queso dip for the table. I'll first start with the appetizers. The chips and salsa came out quick, however the chips tasted stale and were very hard. It was like they were from last week. The salsa was good though. The queso dip was good as well, however it wasn't particularly hot, just warm. On to the main courses. Both the molcajete and the fajitas took a while to be served to us. Once it got to the table, they were again warm, not hot. Usually the molcajete is bubbling and the fajitas are sizzling on the plate, but not today. It was probably sitting at the pass for a while before the waitress served it to us. The flavors of both, however were quite good. They were very well seasoned. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because of the stale chips and the warm, not hot food. read more

El Tenampa - Molcajete for 1 in the front, fajitas mixtas for one in the back - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The moment we walked in we were greeted and seated. They then brought out chips and salsa. The salad was amazing. I ordered the park tacos and they came out with little wedges of lime. It was spectacular. I also ordered a aqua Fresca pineapple it was so delicious. The restaurant has a really nice tequila bar and Columbian bodega next door. The food and service was great. I'll be back here again for lunch or dinner to try more food. read more

El Tenampa - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Excelente comida; todo que ver ya que realmente es comida mexicana deliciosos sabor que te hacen sentir como si estuvieras de nuevo en nuestro México lindo y querido. read more

Tried this restaurant for the first time this week and it did not disappoint. We ordered food to go and had a drink at the bar while we waited. The drinks were so cheap, and the margarita was strong! They gave us complimentary chips and salsa while we waited. I think the salsa was the best part of the whole meal, it was delicious. For dinner we got a variety of tacos and ceviche. The tacos were a bit dry, but they sent us home with a ton of sauces so we made it work! read more

El Tenampa - Chicken Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Honestly the food and service is amazing quality here but enter with caution! My little white tennis shoes were slipping with every step! Enjoyed our quick stop-in lunch to this authentic Mexican cuisine! Yummm They take quality and QUANTITY seriously here. Our server was very kind and was consistently checking to ensure we didn't need anything. Chips were house made and exactly what you would need for a thick quality house-made guac. Chicken fajitas were SIZZLING! So gracious and tasty Tacos: both asada and carnitas were very tasty. Missed the piña though **sad face. Check em out! read more

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Visiting Orlando from Chicago, originally,and sought out a good Mexican restaurant. I ran across El Tenampa and absolutely loved their food! I had the Bisteck a la Mexicana. It was so good we went back the next night, when I ordered the Rib Eye Ranchero, I need to take a months vacation next year to try the whole menu! For drinks they have Aguas Frescas, the Pina was my favorite. This is a real treat. Hope to see you there! read more

Nice restaurant, clean and very friendly staff. The food was amazing and a lot for what I paid, but the flavor, how soft and well-seasoned the meats were, it makes you want more. I loved the decorations, tables and chairs. I enjoy going there whenever I am in the area. There is live music that I enjoyed so much. Worth it. read more

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Above and beyond service. The food was great, and a good amount of meat in the tacos. And the music was great in fitting the ambience of an authentic Mexican restaurant. read more

El Tenampa - Birria Tacos; Replaced the rice with Sour Cream - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Think big plates of delicious Mexican food at small prices. We had the Beef Milanesa, the Mole Chicken Enchiladas, and two sopes - one with chorizo and one with Pastor - along with a side of roasted nopales (cactus paddles) and jalapeños. The margarita was large and, according to my wife who didn't let me try it, very good. They have Bohemia beer which I haven't seen in a long time and was still as good and refreshing as I remember. We love authentic Mexican food and we found it here. The only critique is they may need to raise their prices. Either way, we will be back. read more

El Tenampa - Beef Milanesa - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Food is always huge portions and satisfying. Mariachis are always a fun entertainment while you eat. Food is reasonably priced for the portion sizes you gett. Today I only got the Tenampa sampler because I wasn't very hunger, but that even proved to be too much for me. This was just the appetizer. Main dishes are massive and flavorful. Beers are great as well. Love cominng back to thiS place. It does fill up quick and people stick around for a while to enjoy the food, the conversation, and the mariachis playing.. the wait can be a quiet long if you don't get in first. #attorneywithanappetite read more

El Tenampa - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

So so gooood!! Real, seasoned mexican food! I always struggle to find a place that makes authentic mexican dishes, this is it! And im so glad it's so close to my job! The food is tasty, the servers are friendly and the prices are hard to beatwe had beers, appetizers and 2 entrees and everything came out around $60 (tip included). They start you off with some chips and salsa, I ordered a side of guac and OMG, it was great!! You can taste tell right away they make it right there, they also serve you the beer in frozen beer mugs which I loved. I highly recommend this little place, I also loved the designs on the table and chairs, coming back next week! read more

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We were in search of some amazing Mexican food in the area. This little gem was legit! Not only was the decor superb, the service was A+. They were attentive, and very friendly. We had the birria tacos- HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend! They are super flavorful, and filling. Juicy tender pieces of beef, with all the ooey gooey cheesiness. Then topped with onions and cilantro and. Dip those bad boys in the consome- WOWWW! Just wow! Next up to the loaded nachos! HUGE portions! I'm talking, they can easily feed 4 people! Steak, cheese, jalapeños, beans, guacamole.... Etc etc!! We also had a gigantic wet burrito. Loaded with steak, chicken, and cheese. Rice and beans on the side or in the burrito it's up to you. Nonetheless, this spot is the real deal! Hit it up if you're in the area! read more

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We were looking for some authentic Mexican food while vacationing in Orlando. One of my friends found El Tenampa was close by to where we were staying. It's located in a strip mall, but being that most restaurants in Orlando were, we decided to give it a shot. The ambience was a little bit of a downer; it's like sports bar meets Mexican restaurant. Although they had flat screens only the Dish logo was displayed without any programming. Maybe it was the low ceilings but the place felt kinda dingy. The menu is busy, but the server was great at giving more details and suggestions. I ordered the wet burrito (vegetarian style), so it was supposed to contain rice and beans. I opted out of the vegetables. When I received the order it was essentially a burrito filled with steamed vegetables. The server was good to replace it, since it didn't have the beans or rice inside. Even though they got it right the 2nd time I should've just kept the initial order. The vegetables looked fresh and had great color and variety. Unfortunately the rice and beans in the replacement order were dry and lacked freshness. The rice even included parts that were obviously stuck to pot at some point. The chips for table were dark brown; tasted like the oil needed to be changed and cooked less. The cheese dip was tasty and ample for a group of 4 people. The server was also friendly and professional. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I expected a lot better in terms of taste and quality. read more

El Tenampa - Wet Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This place was like going to Mexico and comeback, the real taste of Mexican food, the place was clean and comfortable, also the service was amazing. I got the molcajete and Lord!! Was spectacular. Definitely going back! read more

So pleased by the food here. Delicious, plentiful and served hot. I had the birria tacos, which were outstanding. Very casual, family vibe, nothing fancy here, just good food and a comfortable dining room. read more

Dine in | Dinner | $10-20 Great place to try out authentic Mexican food. A true gem in Kissimmee. The place is small and had to wait 20 min for a table during dinner time. Server was friendly. Ordered the Horchata drink which is a must have. read more

We came here on a Saturday afternoon, ad it was the best decision EVER! Karen was our server, she was extremely polite, explained every dish we had a question! We ordered Tenampa Steak and Steak and Shrimp. On the Tenampa steak, it was a generous portion, it was juicy and the flavor on the meat was amazing! The steak and shrimp was 10 shrimps on the side of a really good size steak! It was flavorful as well. We also ordered margaritas, they were good too (my husband does not drink tequila, and he finished his first!!!) Queso fundido was good and the quality of the chips!!!!! Out of this world! I will definitely be recommending you to eat here, my fav food is Mexican food (allergic to spicy food) and this was the only place that was true to not spicy if not requested. Karen was really concerned as in the look out for my allergies! Desert (even when we couldn't do anything more.... We needed to try them!!!). We ordered Flan and Tres Leches: flan had a great consistency not extremely sweet (which we loved) Tres leches and the caramel cake will have to be tasted at home! It was a lot of yummy food!!!! Come try this place! We will be traveling just to eat here again! read more

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The good is really just wonderful. Service meets expectations and doesn't disappoint. Recommend read more

If this isn't on your list of places to go for QUALITY and PRICE you are missing out. Everything on the menu just does it for me. The queso, the drinks, the fajitas ?! Once I was introduced to El Tenampa it became a regular place to go, I'll drive there just for take out. The kids love it the service is efficient and quick. The inside is just as cultural as the food. Definitely a great place to check out locally. read more

Looking for excellent and tasteful Mexican food El Tenampa is the real deal. We stopped by for lunch and enjoyed all. Very reasonable pricing in a themed ambiance. Would definitely come back when in the area. Highly recommend the Molcajete, it was excellent and ssssooo much food. Delicious. read more