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    JJ’s Tropical

    4.5 (36 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Mexican Pizza
    Camille F.

    Update: The second time was cool too! A weekend night was definitely different there than a weekday. You can tell that this is going to be one of the spots that the friends of the service industry are going to frequent and it's all good! I had the Mexican pizza which was bigger than I expected and I've tried plenty of margarita flavors. The service was great, shout-out to Jose and "Jos-sway". -- First time here was so good that we stayed for FIVE hours! I really enjoyed myself here so much that I'm back for the second time this week so I'll be back to give an update!

    Fiesta Nachos
    Brasia A.

    First of all, the inside is so nice and vibrant. The customer service was amazing. Valentina took very good care of us and was helpful in making decisions. We had the fiesta nachos with beef, steak, chorizo, and shrimp with boom boom sauce. THEY WERE SENSATIONAL. We also tried the Mexican pizza with steak and it was so good. We got a picture of blue blast and it was STRONG! Like the strongest drink I have had at a restaurant in a while. 10/10

    Bacon wrapped Shrimp was good
    Patricia J.

    The air conditioning wasn't working so it was hot but the food and drinks made up for that part I'm definitely coming back and I've already recommended this place to co workers hopefully the air conditioner is working by then

    Food was amazing, drinks were very good and I will definitely make this spot a regular. The owner stopped by our table and he was awesome and made great recommendations. Everyone was extremely helpful. You should definitely give them a try Very clean and everyone at the restaurant seemed to be having a great time.

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    Molly D.

    Delicious food. Especially the chicken soup. Very flavorful. And the drinks are strong! Give it a try! We will be back

    Best food & service out there!! JJ really cares ab his customers and takes care of them! The food is AMAZING!

    Brystol S.

    Such a fun atmosphere and the food and drinks are delicious!!! The staff is also amazing! Love them to death!

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    4 months ago

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    Sarah M.

    Thank you so much! We can’t wait to see you next time!

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    1 month ago

    Food's great , owner and staff great people . It's a small cozy place but you're guaranteed to enjoy your visit.

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    2 years ago

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    4 months ago

    I usually stop by for a quick lunch and it's always fresh... I usually get a salad and everything tastes great!

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    3 years ago

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    11 months ago

    Great food, great cocktails, Karaoke, and DJ entertainment on Thursdays and DJ only on Tuesdays.

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    1 year ago

    My wife and sis love the wings and mixed drinks. It's definitely a vibe with the music, food and alcohol. Friendly staff and fast service.

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    11 months ago

    Food, service, and ambiance was great . Especially the alcoholic beverages. They don't hold back

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    2 years ago

    The whole place is a vibe, from the food to the drinks. They play a variety of music as well.

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    2 years ago

    The food was wonderful you can customize everything on menu and the service was exceptional!!

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    2 years ago

    Valentina was a bad bitch grade a service. will come again!!!! Great music and. A great vibe

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    2 years ago

    Everything was super good so I'm going back for my birthday. The drinks are the best in the city.

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    2 years ago

    I heard it's a excellent place for food and live music and for birthdays,I'm going there this week to celebrate mine as well

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    3 years ago

    I waited for over an hour and was never seated. I hope to visit this establishment again and be able to update my review.

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    3 years ago

    Love this restaurant. The food is incredible and the service is outstanding. The ambiance is also great. Definitely going back soon.

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    3 years ago

    Awful service never had a chance to try the food. Small place the decibel level was extremely loud.

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    3 years ago

    great food great portions even better atmosphere! if you're looking for a good time and great food JJ's is the place to go

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    Midnight Munchiez

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    5.0
    (1 review)
    0.7 mi

    Ordered chicken nachos and lemon pepper garlic parmesan wings. Service was amazing from start to…read morefinish. He came out to my car, took my order, explained everything, and answered every question I had. The food - PHENOMENAL! The chicken was seasoned to perfection, there was so much meat, sauce, and toppings that no chip was eaten plain. The wings are huge and were friend and seasoned beautifully. I was shocked at the low price for the amount of food I received. I will definitely be back to support this business again!

    From the owner: 🔥 Midnight Munchiez – Memphis’ Ultimate Late-Night Crave Stop 🔥…read more Open 5PM–2AM, serving up SMOKED burgers, CRISPY wings, LOADED fries, and TACOS that don’t play! Whether you’re coming off a long shift, out with the crew, or just up late with the munchiez, we’ve got the heat: 🌮 Authentic & American Tacos 🔥 Birria, Quesadillas, Burritos 🍔 Juicy Burgers – smoked & stacked 🍗 Wings & Tenders – fried to perfection 🍟 Loaded Friez, Nachos, Elotes, Fried Corn 🍪 Fried Oreos & Churros + more to end it right 🥤 Fresh Lemonade, Mexican Coke & More 🚗 Delivery & Takeout Only via DoorDash & Uber Eats Order available by our website ! 📍 Memphis, TN – Find us under “Midnight Munchiez” No dine-in. No waiting room. Just straight 🔥 to your door. Midnight Munchiez – Where cravings meet flavor, after dark.

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    Margaritas

    2.6
    (76 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    WARNING: BUG IN FOOD!!! I visited this establishment last Thursday night with my family and I…read moreordered the chicken tortilla soup and a margarita. Out of everyone's food (5 other people) my soup was the LAST dish to arrive despite being the simplest order. After I began to eat my soup I soon after discovered there was a cockroach in my bowl! It came up on my fork when I was pulling up some chicken. When I told our server, she didn't even apologize. She simply turned toward the front and hollered "Cucaracha" (cockroach in Spanish) to the person at the door as if this was routine. Neither of them were alarmed. That says ALOT! Our entire table stopped eating & asked for the check. The manager never came out to address the situation or offer so much as an apology. No attempts for restitution were made by anyone. The soup was removed from the bill upon my request. This isn't just bad service -- this is a health hazard. The staff's complete lack of surprise or concern strongly suggests this is not a one-time occurrence. I will not be returning, and I'd strongly urge others to think twice before dining here. I will also be reporting this to the Shelby County Health Department. I hope this doesn't happen to anyone else.

    Margaritas are NOT BOGO on Thursdays. I ordered a regular margarita: frozen with tajin rim for the…read moreThursday special. Turns out only the "small" margaritas are on the BOGO even though it's not listed on the menu! My server told me about that after I asked when I received the bill. They also added a 15% service charge for me... although it was a table of 1 not 6. I ordered the Burria tacos. They were fine. I wouldn't recommend this place. The chips were thin and greasy. The queso tasted like sour cream. The salsa was good. It tasted fresh. But other than that the restaurant and staff were highly disappointing. Other Mexican restaurant in Memphis have better food, margaritas, and service.

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    Lopez Grill

    Lopez Grill

    4.1
    (48 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    I've heard a lot about this place and couldn't wait to try them out. They always have a crowd, so…read morewe decided to go for lunch to avoid the nighttime crowd. We went during lunch time, so there were still quite a few people there. However, we were seated pretty quickly. We immediately received salsa and chips. I ordered queso and it was good and cheesy (I have to emphasize that because I've been to several places and had watered down cheese). Next, we ordered lunch. I tried the fully loaded baked potato. It was good and filled with plenty of vegetables, meat, and cheese. The potato was very fresh. I truly enjoyed it. We also had the Caldo De Camarón soup. It was packed with Shrimp broth with shrimp, onions, potatoes, bell peppers, cilantro and avocado. Too, we had a rice, steak, chicken, and shrimp plate that was topped with lots of queso cheese. Everything was great! The vibe is casual and laid back. We enjoyed our experience.

    Awesome service at this loud and fun Mem-Mex restaurant. Family friendly atmosphere too. Quick…read moreservice, well lit and good chips and dip too. I ordered the Carne Al Carbon, rehydrated dried beef in rich chili sauce. So good but maybe the only true Mexican like item on the Menu. Along with the regular Mem-Mex food choices that can be found anywhere. Tacos, fajitas, chimichangas and Quesadillas and Margaritas. The guac was some of the best I've had and made fresh; they even ask if you want it smooth or chunky. Tried to get extra mole on the side and was told everything is pre-made and they just heat it up so there was no speciality changes here. Definably family owned and operated as the small grandkids are helping by busing and delivering menu items. Good Vibes served here!

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