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    Esmeraldas Taco Shop

    4.6 (40 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Fajita bowl, steak
    Carl H.

    Stopped here while traveling through. Small place. Not crowded for a late dinner on a Saturday. Order at the counter then grab a table. We ordered street and birria tacos, fajita bowl, jr special (rice bowl), and chips and salsa. Everyone at the table said the food was delicious. My son said this might be his favorite Mexican restaurant. Salsa was puréed not chunky,tasted good, but I prefer chunky, I'm typically a heavy dipper. By the time we fixed drinks and sat down the chips and salsa was already there. The meal got there quickly and was hot and fresh. They checked on us several times to be sure we had anything we needed. Overall we thought it was great and will stop in again when traveling this way.

    Nachos Fajita Steak
    Tarshe C.

    Five stars for me. I don't know how I missed this place. They are located in OliveBranch MS off old Hwy 78. Road pass her serval times and always heard great things. So this time we decided to stop by and give them a try. They did not disappoint us. The food was hot, freshly prepared and very flavorful.. The service is excellent, they are very nice. They brought out chip and salsa while we waited on our order and always checked on us even though it's a to go restaurant, but we had a great dining experience. I have tried several different Mexican restaurants in OliveBranch and so far this one is the best. The cheese dip is very delicious. The Queso Birra Tacos is the best thing on the menu . They have plenty of seating for dine it too. I love the dip or concoction that comes with the tacos. Honestly , I don't know how we missed this place, but we will definitely be back again. So far this is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Olivebranch and probably SouthHaven too because the food is packed with flavor and also fresh ! If you are ever in Olivebranch are, you have to give them a try and thank me later ....

    Kelly C.

    This is the 2nd time that I've visited. 1st time I ordered 3 tacos that were so small with little meat and no salsa. I thought maybe it's just that way for the tacos. Today I ordered a taco salad thinking I'm sure it will be a decent size for $14. I get back to work and it's ridiculously small portion. I will definitely not return. The food is mediocre and not worth the small portions for price. I also had to ask for salsa each time when using take out service. Will not be back! Service is okay and ambiance is standard nothing to brag about.

    Pupusas -vegetarian cheese and beans

    Amazing food and very fast service. The ambiance was really nice too. My order was taken by a very knowledgeable person who gave recommendations for my diet.

    Street tacos ( El Pastor, Chicken, and Chorizo)
    Katelynn M.

    Not that I needed a reason to have tacos, but I was looking for a place to eat before heading home. Esmeraldas did not disappoint! For starters, if you're looking for authentic tacos, I highly recommend this place. This is a family-owned business, and the service was one of a kind. The sitting area is relatively small, but it's enough room to sit and enjoy. Overall, I will be back!

    Burrito Grande
    Diane W.

    My husband and I went to Esmeralda's Taco Shop for,the first time today. I HIGHLY recommend you go. The food was outstanding. My husband had the Burrito Grande with Carne Adana as his choice of meat. He could not finish it all it was big. He graced me with a bite and was delicious. I had the Pupusas filled with chicken and cheese. I have never had this dish before but you bet I will again. Fresh and wonderful. We also tried the chips and dip. The dip is a tad different then most Mexican places. It leaned more toward the taste of chill and/or tamales. I enjoyed it. I also recommend the cheese sauce. We will be coming back and telling all our friends. If you like the Mexican deli next to Kroger in Olive Branch you will love this place. It is 50 times better. The atmosphere was relaxing and the service was very friendly and very well informed on all the dishes. If I had anything negative to say, they did not offer fresh brewed tea. Not a big deal.

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    Emily N.

    Stopped by for lunch. The restaurant is very clean and well kept. You order then sit down. My husband and I tried the street tacos- carne asada tender and delicious, chicken fantastic and carnitas awesome. We also ordered chips and salsa and cheese dip. Salsa is different very savory after one dip we were both hooked. Cheese dip is thick and yum! Finally we added a papusa. Yum! It was our first time but we will be ordering again. Best place for tacos in the surrounding area!

    Best Birria Tacos in The Midsouth!!!!
    Kirk N.

    Always the best! Friendly and prompt service. Comfortable and clean always a couple sporting events on the TV's. Love me some Esmerelda's.

    Birria tacos
    John P.

    I cannot recommend this place enough! The staff and service is great! The food is fresh, I highly recommend the birria tacos and the pappusas. The tacos are authentic. The place is small but comfortable!

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    3 months ago

    We had Pupusas and street tacos. Everything was freshly Cooke and tasted fantastic. Nice people working as well.

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    4 months ago

    Decent, authentic taco shop, you won't be disappointed if you want good Mexican food.

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    5 months ago

    Authentic & delicious! The salsa is a little bland or I would have given them 5 stars

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    5 months ago

    perfect lunch combos ultra nice ppl, service done right in/out love the food n people

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    1 year ago

    Birria Tacos were Greatttt will be back. Consomé was fantastic also. I was full off of 3 tacos amazing

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    Great food and great service and good prices. Very lucky to have a place like this near the house.

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    Great original Mexican food! Just passing by but hat to stop to get some of the goodness that only Esmeralda can make!

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    2 years ago

    Good service, parking can be tight. But very good street tacos! Cost versus quality is good as well

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    2 years ago

    Good people great food. Food you will not get anywhere else. Eat in but small dining area

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    3 years ago

    food is great !! authentic!!! good service, clean nice people:)

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    Tienda Y Taqueria El Tacontentoo

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    4.9
    (29 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I almost didn't write a review because I saw all previous reviews were 5 star and this wasn't 5…read morestar for me and I didn't want to ruin their streaks. But I thought that wasn't how reviews should go. So then in my head I started justifying all the ways I could make this 5 star. But - it just wasn't. My food was...okay. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. It was a cool place with grocery items in addition to the restaurant. I'll go back. I'm a sucker for hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurants. But my carne asada is probably 3 star. However, the salsa that came with our chips and salsa order was fire! Fresh, spicy, flavorful, colorful. The meal was expensive and just all right. But we shall return I suspect.

    We came here for dinner last night. We had never been here before and I'm fairly certain I've…read morenever even noticed this restaurant before. Food was fine, the experience and just the vibe was pretty cool. Exceptionally friendly and attentive staff. I'll definitely come back but will probably go with something more "basic" like tacos or a burrito. I had chilaquiles with steak and egg. Eggs were cooked exactly how I asked (over medium). As often occurs the cut of meat for the steak isn't the best cut of steak on the cow so while it wasn't chewy and gristly it wasn't tender and juicy either. Same with the wife's carne asada - we've both had better steaks at other Mexican places around here. The pork rind wagon wheels (I think that's what they were) were good but we got an order of chips and salsa as well ($5.99!!!) because one of the kids wasn't going to touch those wagon wheels no way no how. The salsa is very good - it's the red and the green mixed with pico de gallo and is quite spicy. All in all the experience and the vibe of the place was better than the food but I'm hopeful some different things off the menu would lead to a better eating experience. Don't get me wrong, the food was fine just not great and with the total bill hitting 95 bucks it wasn't worth that. But I will be back to try the street tacos or burritos.

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    2 Crazy Fellas

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    4.5
    (224 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    2 Crazy Fellas has quickly become one of the best Creole-inspired restaurants I've experienced…read moreoutside of New Orleans. The menu is the perfect size -- not overwhelming -- and everything is priced fairly for the quality you're getting. You can truly tell the food is made fresh. I started with two sides: the crawfish étouffée balls and the Zydeco shrimp. The étouffée balls were made in-house and packed with amazing flavor. The flash-fried shrimp had the perfect amount of crispiness and paired perfectly with that delicious Zydeco sauce they were coated in. After almost getting full from the appetizers alone, I still had to try the catfish Po'Boy -- and wow, that French bread was some of the freshest I've had! The catfish was seasoned perfectly, and the whole sandwich paired great with their homestyle fries. I highly recommend stopping by 2 Crazy Fellas. The food, freshness, and flavors speak for themselves. I already know I'll be back many more times!

    I absolutely love this place. Cajun inspired food served by great people in a cozy dining spot…read more They have some local favorite beers on tap, as well as Michelobe Ultra but that's just the start. Boudin Balls, Etouffee, oysters, oysters, oysters!!! If you're looking for something different and aren't scared of a little Cajun Heat, check this place out. You won't regret it...and thank me later for recommending the Zydeco Shrimp.

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    Tony’s Tacos

    4.7
    (135 reviews)
    10.8 mi

    I am sad to update downward. We have been visiting for a few years now on trips with more…read moreconsistent less favorable experiences. Too often it's been overly salted, dry and just overall not as good as our first several trips. Tried many different dishes breakfast and lunch and same issues. Its quality of ingredients especially meat and attention to recipes has lowered. Maybe there is newer staff idk but after breakfast today my order being wrong again and not tasty again, I'm done trying. I want more than just a semi full belly. I want it to be what I ordered and tasty. Today was so bad I couldn't finish my egg & chorizo tacos.

    I am in love with this man's food! I do not say this as lip service. I truly love this food. It…read moremakes my insides happy and all tingly! So much that I usually make little happy dances and pleasure sounds while eating. I don't even care who sees me either. There is more soul in this little gas station restaurant than anywhere within twenty miles. This is Soul Food at its best. You may ask how I can call Mexican food, Soul Food...? Here is my take... Soul Food, to me, is much more than a "type of food". Don't get me crooked, I am all about some OxTail's, Smothered Pork Chops, Chicken & Dressing, Turkey Necks, Greens, Cornbread, etc. etc. etc. It's about food made with love, by people who love to make food, with techniques and seasonings handed down through generations of good people. That is what you get here! Every time I eat here I am filled with the love of the folks in the kitchen as well as their ancestors. It's a small family business, and Tony is one of the greatest people you will ever meet. He is so happy to be in his little section of this gas station slinging this heavenly food. I drive 40 minutes each way from work to eat here and as soon as I leave I cannot wait to get back. It's that damn good! Everything is great, but you have to try the Carnitas! Life changing flavor! Seriously! '24 - 6/100

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