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    La Flama

    4.7 (33 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Spike S.

    I have a partiality for, mom and pop Mexican restaurants operated in "hole in the wall" venues. They are especially easy to discover in Oklahoma. The best part is sampling the variations of common Mexican dishes prepared "home style" by the owners. And here we have" La Flama." The interior and furnishings at La Flama are well worn. The service is fast and friendly. The chips had been under the heat lamp for way too many hours, the salsa very fresh and delicious. Our meals were the Grilled Chicken Enchiladas and the San Lucas Chicken. Both were unique presentations. The enchiladas were corn tortillas dipped in red sauce filled with a very small amount of chopped grilled chicken, folded, with a liberal amount of more chopped grilled chicken on top. The San Lucas Chicken, was a thin chicken breast with a mild chipotle sauce, covered with melted mozzarella cheese, and a bonus of three grilled shrimp. Both meals were freshly prepared, mildly seasoned. Californicated Mexican food, it is not. Not quite what I would call OkieMex either. My best guess is home style, traditional authentic Mexican food. I make this clarification up front so, if you are expecting OkieMex you may be disappointed. If you don't mind food biased more toward traditional Mexican, give it a try.

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    Matt M.

    HOLY JUMPING JESUS BATMAN SH*T!!!!! This place is AWESOME! I had Puerto Chile Verde and two tacos (pollo & asada). Incredible flavors, fresh and hot. I haven't tasted something this good in a long, long time. I can't think of another Mexican place that comes close to being this good right now. Very clean and the lady that waited on me was super friendly. They're gonna get sick of seeing me.

    Grilled chicken enchilada with Asada taco and rice and beans
    Chrysta J.

    Not bad yet not great either...lacked flavor and seasoning though that's only my opinion. My favorite food is Mexican food and being from California I search near and far for really good authentic Mexican restaurants whether it's a hole in the wall or large establishment doesn't matter so when I came across this place on my Yelp and they had decent reviews I decided to give them a try. Well I'm so happy I only ordered for myself because I would've been very disappointed to have spent money for the family on bland food.

    Wonderful Smoked Pork Chops in an amazing Red Sauce!!!  And a lot of pork chops as you can see.
    Bj H.

    Amazing Authentic Mexican Food This place is like Mexican Home cooking. I had the special of smoked pork chops in a red sauce. EXCELLENT!

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    Charlie I.

    great torta great jarritos great queso great salsa great lengua great tacos great decorations great jarritos

    Grilled chicken enchiladas!

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    Good service, great food! So good, all I've tried so far. Carnitas! Alambres a la Flama! Shrimp!!!

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    It's a low key spot that has some pretty incredible food. I had maybe the best carnitas I've ever had here.

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    4 years ago

    Great food. Home made taste. Great prices. Accord sting to personalizations. A must try local favorite.

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    La Flama on 11th st serves up very good Mexican food at reasonable prices. I would say it's a must try.

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    My server was incredibly nice, my chimichanga was godly, and it tasted really authentic.

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    8 years ago

    New to Tulsa and this place is now my favorite place to eat and it's right next to my welding school :)

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    10 years ago

    Best guacamole i have had since living in Tulsa. I love the tacos and the friendly service.

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    Dos Panchos Tequila Bar & Mexican Grill - Queso, nachos and more

    Dos Panchos Tequila Bar & Mexican Grill

    4.5(58 reviews)
    9.7 mi

    I'm surprised to see that this place is listed on here as permanently closed? I eaten here recently…read morewith my family, party of 6. There's a parking lot in this plaza, and we were seated immediately upon arrival. They offered complementary chips and dips (salsa and queso). We ordered additional guac. The chorizo queso is sooooo good! I ordered the birria taco plate and I'd say this is very authentic compared to food back home (California)! They were generous with the birria and the consome is chefs kiss!!! The staff did a wonderful job in assuring our needs were met and that we were satisfied. I hope this place is just renovating and hopefully will reopen in the foreseeable future. I would love to see this place continue to thrive!

    Doing four stars for the food. I would do 3.5 for staff. :(…read more I loved the salsa (fresh and spicy) and the complementary queso like dip. I loved the shredded beef enchilada! Really good and would order again. Rice and beans were probably above average. My dining partner asked how the chile relleno was prepared. (He doesn't like the eggy batter.) We were literally told that it came premade and frozen and was "just fried." Obviously, he ordered the street tacos instead. We sat at the bar and it took a bit to get waited on but the manager jumped in and gave us water and silverware. I liked my Blackberry-Rosemary Marg but I honestly didn't feel like it had much tequila in it. The regular marg was just OK. Since it is a tequila bar and we sat at the bar, I would have liked to have discussed tequilas but my bad for not asking. Would have loved to have done a tasting. The menu was informative. I would go back when in south Tulsa. Not sure I would make it a destination. (Well, maybe. Those enchiladas were good! It is a cute place.

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    La Tertulia

    4.1(222 reviews)
    2.0 miDowntown
    $$

    FINALLY got to try this spot out & it was perfect timing. Even though the website suggests…read morereservations, we called to check if they accepted walk-ins, which they did so that's good to know that both options are available. As what was stated over the phone, the moment we walked in, we were seated. The place is very intimate in space, I'd recommend for dates. I went with the Enchiladas, something I've been craving for a couple of months & La Tertulia helped that fix. There were a few meats to choose from & I went with chorizo. The wait on the food wasn't long (people were starting to fill in as well & it didn't stop the servers from being on point) & the food was really good. Coming in with 3 enchiladas, stuffed with the chorizo & the fixins, I was left full after I finished. The spanish rice & pinto beans were good as well, paired good with the enchiladas. The chorizo looked more like breakfast sausage more than the chorizo that's more on the dark brown + reddish tint I'm used too. The enchiladas also come with chiles (I picked green) & plenty of cheese. Side Note: Chips & salsa were also super good, my favorite type of salsa. Kinda like a Taquera/Molcajete style. I was so hungry that the chips & salsa didn't slow me down from running through my main entree.

    A vibe. The…read moreminimalist Adobe layout reminds me more of southern Utah, Arizona and New Mexico than Oklahoma, but it works and it's a comfortable space - even if your table is pretty close to your neighbors. The menu features many Mexican food favorites. Enchiladas, burritos, tacos and more. They're cooked well and served in large portions by a helpful server. A note - some of the dishes are plain and include a protein charge. I'm not a huge fan, but I'm okay with it if it's explained. I was confused during my visit because my enchiladas listed a $2.50 protein charge, but the protein charge was for each enchilada not the plate, so my three enchilada plate was $7.50 more than it was listed because I asked for chicken. I don't necessarily feel cheated, however I was surprised when the server gave me the bill. $2.50 is one thing. $7.50 is a lot more.

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    918 Maples Tacos & Cantina

    4.7(223 reviews)
    1.0 miThe Pearl
    $$

    This is our go to date night! We LOVE their birria taco pizza!!!…read more Tonight we had the queso birria fundido. It did NOT disappoint!!! We bring visiting friends and family here.

    There are few word combinations that get me more excited than "Taco Tuesday." There are plenty…read moreMexican & Latin cuisine eateries spread throughout Tulsa but they're not all made alike. I've heard of the highly lauded 918 Maples Tacos & Cantina many times since I moved back so I finally decided to try it on August 28th, 2025. Since then, I've experienced 918 Maples on different occasions and I'd say that it deserves the high praise. I've eaten at 918 Maples atleast 4 times, twice at the food truck (4931 S Union Ave.) and twice at this location. On 8/28, I arrived around 5:50pm. The walls are filled with color & different decorations, from murals to Latin-American art as well as TV's behind the bar for entertainment. The area is very home-like, compact, with just enough space for walking lanes. There's only one booth while the rest of the seating is either tables or at the bar. The host podium is at the door immediately upon entrance, I sat at the bar. Their menus are large but not overwhelming. On Tuesdays, tacos are $2 each. This doesn't include Birria, fish or Shrimp which are $3 or $4 on Tuesdays. My server was Diego, great guy! I ordered 5 Tacos: 2 Birria, 1 chicken 1 Carne Asada and 1 El Pastor. I also ordered a Paloma and a small queso. The meal comes with chips & Salsa, brought out immediately. Their chips are thicker and their salsa is mild. Add a little salt, good to go! I'm a fan of white queso but I particularly enjoyed theirs, worth the $2. The food came out within 10mins, not long at all. Two ramekins of salsa & 4 tacos. Each taco was amazing individually. The el pastor had crispy edges on the meat, the carne asada was soft & delicate while the birria was to DIE for. Only criticism is that the chicken was a little too salty but not terrible overall. As I mentioned, I ordered 5 tacos, queso & a Paloma but only received 4 tacos. I wasn't upset about the paloma, I could do without. But, I was a little uneasy about being shorted 1 taco, especially since I paid for 5. However, I didn't fret. I paid the bill & praised the staff because they deserve it! Since then, I've returned once or twice. Each time, usually on a Tuesday, the space is decently filled which a sign of a well-run & good quality establishment and the food is just as good. I consistently ordered tacos but I would gladly try their Queso Chicken, Rustic Quesadilla, or Birria Pizza. I've had their tacos at their food truck as well and, though the ambiance isn't comparable, the service is sweeter & the food is just as good. Bummer that their food truck doesn't do discounted tacos on Tuesdays. Photos here are from 8/26/25, 9/16/25 and 1/6/26. Had it not been for the forgotten taco, this would be a FULL 5-Star review!

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    El Rio Verde

    4.2(316 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    El Rio Verde is authentic Mexican food, not TexMex. It's in an older neighborhood near I-244 and…read moreUtica and doesn't look like much from the outside (or the inside), but the food is great! It's well-worn but clean. Staff is quick and friendly. The prices are very reasonable. You'll leave full, but not bloated. I've been a fan of El Rio Verde for many years and always look forward to eating here. It's not a large place and only has perhaps four or five booths and a half-dozen tables, and it fills up fast at lunch. They're known for their "Wet Burrito," but the enchiladas and burritos are also outstanding. The refried beans are fresh and made in-house. The salsa is freshly made too and very good, but not memorable like the food. You'll see people from all walks of life eating here - couples, single moms with children, police officers, business people, blue collar workers, and everyone in-between. If you want really good Mexican food that is not TexMex or from a chain restaurant, try this place! You won't regret it! One of my favorite places in Tulsa. However, as of this review, be aware that Utica Avenue, just east of the restaurant, has been blocked to north-bound traffic only for water main replacement, so getting into the neighborhood is easier than leaving. Plan to go toward downtown on the service road next to I-244 for most efficient egress.

    We tried the coctel de camaron-it was full of shrimp and tasted so fresh! The food was delicious…read moreand service is always attentive and friendly.

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    Mi Cocina

    3.7(329 reviews)
    1.3 miCherry Street
    $$
    Casual dining
    Full bar

    The ambience was very enjoyable. It was much nicer than most Mexican restaurants. The server was…read morealso great but unfortunately I didn't catch his name. He even brought our beers with a cocktail glass with salt, which was a nice touch. The SALSA was too HOT! We tried a couple of them, & we couldn't taste anything for the heat. I usually like a little heat, but this was over the top hot. My husband felt the same way & I've talked to a couple other people since then & they said the same thing. We asked the waiter if there was a mild salsa, but he said there was not. I would certainly encourage you to consider making a milder one. I ordered the crispy enchiladas served with ensalada y avocado, along with beans & rice. I also ordered one tamale to try. Everything was delicious. Very good quality food. The tamale was one of the best I've ever eaten. My husband ordered the brisket tacos & found them too greasy, which is unusual for him; however he was agreeable to eating there again, but would try another dish. We will be back, but will just skip the salsa & brisket tacos!

    We came here for an early Mother's Day celebration, and there were some ups and downs. We were…read moregreeted and taken to our seats by friendly waiters. We ordered our food and I got the crispy taco dinner. I will say the place was busy, but we had to wait nearly an hour for our food, and they didn't even bring everyone's food out. It took another 15 minutes for them to bring the rest of the food. Overall, the chips and queso was very good, and the food came out fresh and hot. My tacos were delicious. Our waiter was very nice and apologetic about the wait time. The place had a very nice interior and had clean bathrooms, to go along with a great ambiance. Overall, this place gave us a pretty solid experience and I would recommend it if you are looking for good Mexican food in the Tulsa area.

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