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. ;)

Very good breakfast/ brunch in the Memphis area. Lovely staff, and nice ambiance with outdoor…read moreseating as well. The menu had a variety of delicious healthy food. Which btw the is very well made, organic clean ingredients. Was definitely a good eats

Looking for a plant based restaurant in Memphis is very difficult…read more The experience here solidifies my feelings. I've been here about 3-4 times for various items and none are impressive. The smoothie bowl was melted, the fresh juice was pre juiced and poured in to a cup, and the zucchini noodle bowl was just... bleh. In this economy to toss a plate due to undercooked sweet potato and over cooked zucchini noodles as well as lack of flavor is sad, but expected. My advice to this establishment would be; plant based does not mean lack of flavor. Nor does it mean lack of presentation bc my food looked like it was thrown into a box. Very unappealing. Cashew ranch is impressive! Hence my two stars. Would not recommend and won't be coming back.

Link to view the complete menu…read more https://menu.minitable.net/#/dashboard?sid=s54e35ed6ed2f1519472d93a71f954807

Brought a group of retired friends here for lunch in May. I dislike writing not so great reviews…read more The place is so nicely decorated. Very quaint and beautiful inside. Service was not on par that day. They were down servers and kitchen staff. We arrived at 11:30 and it took our server thirty minutes or more to bring water. We received our waters and then after another 20 minutes places our orders. Some of us ordered sandwiches and some of us opted to order the tea service. We did get our tea and our friends got their sandwiches. About an hour later or more we still had not gotten our tea service. Friends had to leave since it was 1:45 pm and we had not eaten anything yet. We were told we could cancel our tea service which we did. They did comp our pot of tea. Our server did apologize. Other patrons left without ordering that day. I have not returned since this experience was not good. I hope everything gets worked out and they can hire more help. I know the service industry is hard to keep good workers. I was very disappointed.

In my opinion, some of the best barbecue in Memphis. The banana pudding is not the best skipped…read more Every time I go, I have to get the smoked wings. So amazing.

EDIT: After posting my review I received correspondence from the VP who then passed along my…read moreinformation to who i believe to be the general manager regarding my experience. They both seemed sincerely apologetic and eager to make the situation right for me. In all of their help, neither asked me to remove or change anything about my review. This says to me they truly care about the customer experience. They displayed the type of concern I had hoped for in the beginning. Mistakes happen, so I'm absolutely open to giving this restaurant another chance. The quick resolution did not go unnoticed. Thanks so much ! I purchased a feast for work on December 23, 2025, which was advertised to feed 8-10 people. I picked up the order around 4:30 p.m. Since I work nights, we didn't open the bags until later. Once everything was laid out, I realized a double order of pulled pork was missing. I called the restaurant at 9:48 p.m. to report the issue. After explaining the situation, the associate who answered placed me on hold, which was concerning since the restaurant closed at 10 p.m. When she returned, I had to explain the issue again before being transferred to a manager. The manager, whose name I unfortunately don't recall, was very kind and attentive. He acknowledged the mistake immediately and stated that he would issue a refund for the missing items. He also collected my personal information and said he would be sending a gift card for the inconvenience. To date, I have received neither the refund nor the gift card, and I haven't received any follow-up from the restaurant. While the food itself was pretty good, the lack of follow-through in customer service makes me hesitant to patronize this business again. For future reference: under-promise and over-deliver.

Fun atmosphere for karaoke and to just hang out with friends. Food wasn't anything to write home…read moreabout unfortunately so I definitely wouldn't return just for that. Beer was like meh.

Met a buddy here to catch up over a few beers. Decent beer list. Ended up ordering a burger and…read moreclub sandwich and we were pleasantly surprised. Both sandwiches were delicious, reasonably priced and we'd definitely order again. This is a nice place.

Had an issue with online ordering. Mr. Makawi contacted me directly to amend the situation in a…read moretimely professional manner. He cared, took accountability, and explained the mix up. He went above and beyond! Definitely will be back. Mistakes happen but how it gets handled, shows everything about a business. Hard to find in 2026!

Workers were busy but waiting for 45 minutes for a sub is unacceptable. I told them I had to leave…read morebut already had gotten a drink and the person in charge said not a problem, the drink is on us. When I went to pay, she charged me for the drink. I don't know how the food was, just that the service was poor.

There is NOTHING BETTER! The ham is magical. Going in and get the best sandwiches . Never pass it…read moreup!!!

What a hidden gem for delicious sandwiches. Looking at the building with the single gas pump- you…read moremay miss it. Worth the stop!! We stopped here after visiting our son. It was his recommendation, and he was spot on. Had the sausage egg breakfast sandwich and coffee. Both hot and fresh. Super reasonable. Will stop here again. Maybe just in time for lunch. ;)

Just visited for the first time. Had a hotdog with mustard, relish, onions nd jalapeños. First…read morethe server (owner) was engaging and very nice! The bun was fresh, soft and tasty. The toppings were exactly what you expected. The hot dog itself was amazing. Had great texture, juicy and tasty! Not just salt making the flavor! Highly recommend as I order another!

Just visited for the first time, this place is definitely it. Salmon slider, mushroom slider, and…read morethe hot dog were