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. ;)

Went there for lunch last week. Got the lunch special and chose the tamale. Tamale was good with a…read moremeat sauce covering it. The special included refried beans and Mexican rice. Refried beans were not flavorful and the rice was also lacking much flavor. Service was good and the noise level was mild. Ok food but nothing special.

My extended family and I (party of six adults and a toddler) met here for a noontime Saturday…read morelunch. Service was friendly and efficient. For an appetizer, we ended up ordering a second large serving of cheese dip, just because everybody thought it was so tasty. (The first bowl didn't last very long.) All of our meals were properly prepared, and tasty. Zero complaints, with the exception of a small chicken bone found in a chicken burrito. Good to know that the ingredients were so fresh. The last time that I remember eating here was at least a decade ago. This is still a pretty solid Tex Mex eatery. Parking was ample for our vehicles, as the restaurant wasn't that busy. I would return here again if the opportunity presented itself.

This place HAD the best burritos. I ordered today after being sick for over a week and having…read moreabsolutely no appetite after finally feeling better and wanting some food and I was so excited to get this burrito but what arrived was completely cold. As if it was just pulled out of the fridge... I live 2 minutes away from this place. There's no way it got cold during the time it took to get to my house. After not eating for 4 days, and this being my first meal, I am extremely disappointed and honestly a little heart broken because paying $26 for a burrito and a couple of tacos that arrived inedible was not what I imagined. Overall. 0/10. I will not be getting anything from here again.

No line at the food truck.. fast service! Customer friendly!! We got the chicken quesadillas with…read morebeans and rice. Green sauce on the side.

Oh my goodness! The birria pizza is delicious!!! I enjoyed it with or without the consomé! The…read moreceviche was delicious as well!!! Have yet to have anything I didn't like. Thoroughly enjoy their food!

This is a nice food truck that serves some really good Mexican food that includes tacos,…read moretaconganas, quesadilla, burritos, tortas and pizzas. I placed my order ahead online and it was very easy to park here. You can also call your order in. I will admit that the place is located in a somewhat sketchy area. This is pretty much a carryout place. During warmer weather, they do have tables out for their customers to eat though. Anyway, my food was ready when I got there and the staff was very friendly. I got a an Asada Taco, Pastor Taco, and Barbacoa Torta. They were all fresh, flavorful and delicious. I really liked them. I highly recommend checking this place out if you are looking for some delicious Mexican food.

Wonderful food and service. Restaurant was spotless. The variety of tacos, the freshness of the…read moreingredients and top notch service equate to a fantastic experience! Will be back.

Very good tacos. I especially like the blackened mahi-mahi and the Baja fish (fried) tacos. The…read moreKorean steak one is also very good. I like the fact that they give parts of the proceeds to fund a foreign mission project. Service is excellent. Atmosphere is good for a quick food eatery. Today got a 1/2 sized Loaded Nacho Fries.

tl;dr - Awesome tacos, reasonable price, food truck setups, DO NOT PASS THEM UP!…read more I'm no stranger to tacos, and my stint in SoCal around the San Diego area for a few years only solidified this. That said, the quest for a good taco never ends; however, it has ended for me in the Memphis area. I can say, with no exception, when I want a taco, Taco N'ganas is my JAM. I've been to very literally all of them, because, when the craving hits, the call must be heeded. I can say that they all have virtually no difference in food quality. Some are easier to get in and out of than others, and some have more parking than others, but neither of those would sway me in driving to one over the other or opting to "wait" if I were nearby a specific location. One thing I will say, if you special order tacos, especially to-go, give it a quick peep to make sure all is as it should be. The couple of times I've ordered (correctly) online and things haven't been as was ticketed, the folks working the location were quick to fix it. Now, the good stuff... The burritos and quesadillas are the size of your head, so bring an appetite (or a friend) for those beasts. The tacos...the tacos are another thing, entirely. The street tacos are your standard street tacos size, and STUFFED with the protein of your choosing - again, a "taco Connie Asado," so I've tried them all and they are all good, depending on your mood/taste - I go with barbacoa/birria and/or al pastor. Then, there are the taco n'ganas, which are similar to the street tacos, but elevated to the stratosphere. There are cooked more like you would see traditional birria tacos prepared - dipped in a yummy consomé and seared on the flattop until the oerfect balance of crispy and soft...again, stuffed with ample protein of your choosing. They are all food truck setups, so while they have seating, it'll be bottled beverages sitting outside, unless you get it to-go. Honestly, the setups are always well-appointed and clean, so I don't see that as an issue - even with the heat and humidity of the summer months upon us and forthcoming. If you aren't hungry yet and on your way to one of their locations around town, then we aren't going to be friends. If you're still with me, why aren't you on your way to one of their locations to satisfy your NEED for some of the best tacos you'll put in your face?! You can thank me by supporting this local gem.

Buenos tacos de asada! Buen ambiente tranqui para el domingo en la tarde, no dejen pasar los…read morerefrescos mexas

Delicious Tacos…read more Taco's-n-ganas related business. If you know, you know! Go check it out! Service was super slow the day I went but I'll give it another try because the food was good and maybe they had an off day.

This place used to be a rather upscale Mexican restaurant. We walked in the other night, and…read moresomething didn't feel right. The menu is so small, and then I noticed Tacos n ganas spelled out in the wall. Good for them that they have become so successful with so many locations, but street tacos are not what we came for. We walked right back out.

Dined here on a Saturday afternoon around 12:30, and it wasn't crowded at all. We were immediately…read moregreeted and seated, which was a great start. They brought out complimentary chips and salsa--definitely a highlight. The chips were seasoned (not your typical plain chips), and paired really well with the salsa. Super flavorful! For drinks, I ordered the Tornado Jumbo, and my husband got a Tornado with Hennessy added. Both were really good. I especially liked that each layer had a distinct flavor--some places make colorful drinks that all taste the same, but that wasn't the case here. We ordered a single order of steak, chicken, and shrimp fajitas. While the flavor was good, it did feel a bit heavy on the vegetables and a little light on the meat. When the dish first came out, it included bacon, which we weren't expecting and don't eat. However, the staff handled it well--they apologized and quickly remade it without any issue. Great customer service there. Even with the single order, we were able to make about five tacos, which was nice. My daughter ordered the kids' cheese pizza with a side option (fries or rice and beans). The pizza was similar to a frozen-style pizza, and she didn't care for it, but she did enjoy the chips, rice, and beans. Overall, I've been wanting to try this place since we're in the area often, and I'm glad we did. The menu is extensive, and there are plenty of options to come back and try. Our waitress was also very nice and attentive throughout our visit. I would definitely return!

Food was prepared by one of the best chefs in Memphis area. Service staff fast and experienced to…read moreprovide their guests with great experence . In house dining experience was increased by the decor of restaurant.