Spectacular! Awesome food! Super tasty jugo frescas! Just really great quality offerings in a very casual location... I sat outside on one of the high chairs with the "table" attached to the wall. Order, pick up, and sit there and eat. Don't drive home...just wolf it down right there. Don't avoid the vegetarian tacos...so flavorful!! Rene is back and in top form. Congrats!! Also, this location is across the street from Southern Brewery. A great place to have a beer and eat Rene's food. read more

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Their mushroom taco was so good. They had the only vegan option (that I was able to identify). I was able to grab a taste at the Tampa Taco Festival today. My husband enjoyed the spicy shrimp taco. I definitely recommend this business. read more

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I cannot emphasize how the tacos were perfect! I ordered Carne Asada Taco and the Oyster-Mushroom Taco. The tacos were extremely flavorful. I will be returning! read more

Service was good. I placed my order and it was ready fast. I ordered the spicy shrimp and short rib tacos. They both were ok but nothing memorable. The beef short rib taco actually had a lot of fatty bits and I kept having to take it out of my mouth. read more

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We actually attended the Pinellas Park Taco Fest this past Sunday and wanted to order from his food truck. (We had the opportunity to meet Rene upon ordering and we had seen him on HGTV). We walked around looking at the menus of all the trucks and circled back to Rene's which did have the longest line. Rene had the most unique tacos offered: Octopus & shrimp, crab cake, ahi tuna, lamb, pork barbacoa, al pastor, spicy shrimp, and pork belly to name a few (see pictures posted) Friends had eaten from Rene's truck on Saturday and highly recommended both the lamb and octopus & shrimp (mentioned that the octopus & shrimp was soft as butter and juicy). We decided on: *Beef Barbacoa de chacete on a flour tortilla. Tasty, a bit spicy and delicious. *Octopus & shrimp on a flour tortilla. Unfortunately, it was overcooked; the octopus was tough as a rubber band and the shrimp were chewy. (It was actually inedible.) The 5-stars are based on my friend's experience. I hope to try it again one day soon. The truck was inviting, the service was fast and the staff was very friendly. There was a $3 upcharge to use a credit card but it wasn't visually posted. read more

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I've heard amazing things about Rene's Mexican Kitchen, especially regarding the steak and shrimp burritos. After studying the menu for nearly ten minutes, I decided to try the taquito box since I love taquitos. When I arrived, I was greeted by THEE Mr. Rene, who is a legendary figure in the Tampa taco scene, especially for those who remember when the original Taco Bus was in its prime. To my surprise, when I opened my meal, which was freshly cooked on the spot, I found a whole course! My plate was packed with meat, salad, and the taquito rolls underneath. "Wow!" I thought to myself. I certainly didn't expect all of that. I definitely need to return for the burritos, but I was also excited to learn that Mr. Rene offers cooking classes, special dinners, and events. Rene's Mexican Kitchen is a food truck open all week, and there's also a storefront that opens on weekdays for lunch. read more

I went here for lunch today and grabbed a steak and shrimp burrito. It was the best Mexican food I've ever had in Florida. The guy who runs it is rad. Definitely authentic Mexican. It slaps! read more

We spend $81 on tacos and sad to say, they were just ok. We ordered two tacos of the following, pork barbacoa, chile releno, pork Al Pastor, rainbow trout and oyster mushroom. Aside from mushroom taco, alll the other tasted the same. I couldn't decipher what i was eating. Seasonings were missing from each taco. Heck, i would've been happy with a squeeze of lime to brighten up the food. Oyster Mushroom taco was the best taco we had that night. It was buttery, meaty, had alot of flavor. Overall, i had high hopes for this place. read more

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I got a recommendation to try Rene's. We were around the area and wanted to give it a try. It's a food truck with a few picnic tables to sit at. The weather was nice so we decided to eat there, but the tables were pretty dirty. Based on the uniqueness we ordered the Pork Barbacoa burrito. It was pretty substantial, with rice and black beans filling. I didn't really love how greasy it was, literally dripping with oil, so I couldn't pick it up. I had to eat it with a fork instead. I'm actually glad I did because I realized something hard when eating a piece, it was a rock. I was so shocked, I went over to tell them, just so they didn't get it in anyone else's meal. They offered to make me another one and made me a new one but honestly I kinda felt off from finding it in the first one. I don't normally like writing reviews like this, I just can't believe this happened and glad I was able to find it before chewing on it. read more

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My daughter and I ordered dinner via DoorDash. We absolutely loved our burritos! She ordered the El Pastor. I ordered the Campechana. They were delicious! A huge serving. The flan however is not good. It had no flavor. And it was $6! Very disappointing. We will order again and not get dessert. read more

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Excellent food. Had the birria tacos and taquitos. Grab a beer at the brewery next door and you're set. Will be back again. read more

Rene’s Mexican Kitchen - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

So, you've been drinking at Southern Brewing. You need to sober up. Rene's is across the street waiting for you. Walk over, place your order and they will text you when it's ready. Tacos: 1. Steak and bacon Beefy. Smokey. Tastes like Texas bbq. 2. Chile relleno A small pepper stuffed with beef in a handheld taco. Genius and yum. 3. Carne asada Maybe my favorite the smear of avocado makes it. 4. Fish taco If they have it. Get it. Try it with their tomatillo salsa. Yum. Ambiance... it's a food truck in a parking lot. Lol read more

Rene’s Mexican Kitchen - This is the remains of 4 tacos - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Amazing food. I often have to skip food trucks as many of them don't have meatless options, but Rene's offers delicious oyster mushroom tacos with pico and cabbage (cheese optional) to satisfy your veggie needs. They are so good, and any of their fillings can be ordered as a burrito too. I also got the "side" of rice and beans which was a huge portion. Top it off with a Jarritos, and it was one of the best Mexican meals I've ever had. Rene's serves from a food truck at the corner of Nebraska and East Emma Street. There is a small parking lot and a few picnic tables, but it seems like most people were taking their food to go. They have a card reader, but probably appreciate cash like any small business. read more

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Very good burrito with pork. Friendly staff and walking distance for me. People travel from Macdill to get food here.

We went to a home brew class across the street and were pretty hungry afterwards. We'd never heard of this place but O.M.G, best tacos I've ever had in Florida. I had trout tacos and shrimp tacos, mouth watering and the corn tortillas you can tell were fresh. We'll be back for sure. read more

This food truck in my home area. Rene is a staple in Seminole Heights. Being right next to our southern Brewery this taco bus has the flavors you never knew you needed. Traditional Mexican flavors. No holding back. I am not talking about spicy either. I am referring to the detail with flavors that Mexican cuisine provide to our palate. The fresh tortillas, and tomatillo and fire roasted tomatoe sauces he makes to top his tacos. The preparation for his Mahi Mahi taco or the shrimp ceviche. The goat cheese flan xoxoxoxo. I never knew I would even like this. The fresh juices!!! My kidneys Thank-you read more

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Happened upon Rene's after reading an article in a local publication about Rene and his comeback after an unfortunate accident and how he reopened a new taco truck in Tampa. This place was fantastic!!!! We ordered a few different tacos and shared them. It's been awhile so I don't remember exactly which ones but several were seafood and they were amazing! Go - get a variety, share with friends, and enjoy!!!!! read more

best birria tacos I have ever had!! will definitely be returning, it's nice to stop by the food truck after eh sing a few beers at the brewery next door. read more

Rene is one of the great food truck in Tampa. For the Taco Truck, they are at top of my list. Great food and creative. Now they are located next to across Southern brewery empty lot area. You may want to call ahead before your visit to see if they open. They were at Dale Mabry before. The current location is more permanent. We have three different taco to try. We have the Chile Relleno, Carne Asada, Pork Barbacoa. The one taco that very interesting and recommended is the Chile Relleno. This jalapeño stuffed ground beef and fried. This is the first time I have taco this way. The carne Asada was delicious compared to many steak taco. Overall the taco are excellent. Flavor is definitely good. They also have other type like grilled butter squash, pork belly, steak bacon, spicy shrimp and oyster mushroom. These menu is great and think out of box. read more

Rene’s Mexican Kitchen - Carne Asada, Pork Barbacoa, Chile Relleno tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

La comida estaba muy buena , no soy de Tampa y estaba buscando comida mexicana y Renes si es auténtica comida mexicana. Saludos a los que trabajan ahi , gente muy humilde. Que Dios les bendiga. read more

I kept seeing Rene's pop up on various social media sites, so I finally decided to pay a visit. Best decision ever! Rene's food truck is located in an empty parking lot, right next to Southern Brewing, so I don't foresee parking for pickup ever being an issue. There are two picnic tables next to the truck, but it really is geared mainly for takeout. The menu was located online, so I ordered before I went. Next time I'll be sure and ask about any specials of the day. I ordered a variety of tacos, and rice and beans. The tacos were absolutely fantastic - chock full of fillings, with a bit of a smoky flavor, on a warm flour tortilla. Two different sauces were provided on the side, which were wonderful. The rice and beans were a huge portion, and very flavorful. I really can't remember the last time I had tacos that were this good. Rene is one of the original founders of Taco Bus, and when he left, that establishment rapidly went downhill. If you missed out on Taco Bus in its glory days, go see Rene at his Mexican Kitchen and you'll rediscover the magic. read more

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Best tacos I've had outside of Mexico and the meat is good quality . The Flank steak special with chimi is sooo good I hope they will add it to the menu full time . read more

Rene’s Mexican Kitchen - Left to right Flank steak special 5/5 Chicken 2/5 Carne asada 4/5 Mushroom 5/5 - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The food was fresh, hot, and delicious! We also enjoyed our visit to the brewery and winery Nextdoor.

Amazing! Delicious! Welcoming! Friendly! Finally made a stop here on one of my visits to Tampa and I'm angry I waited so long. Peel and eat shrimp changed my life and any taco is great. Live this place read more

Rene’s Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I was pleasantly surprised by this food truck! I actually didn't realize it was a food truck until I pulled up, I was looking for a small restaurant. But boy am I glad I stopped by! I ordered 3 tacos, carne asada and Chile relleno. It was absolutely out of this world delicious!! The corn tortillas were light and chewy, the meat was flavored perfectly, and the sauces were amazing. The hot sauce and verde sauce took me by surprise. The cabbage was crunchy and fresh too. My sister also ordered the rice and beans, and those were delicious as welll! The Chile relleno was a little spicy so just beware when ordering (in a good way). Overall, I am very impressed! They are a bit pricey but worth it! I think they raised prices too. Each taco ended up being $5 each but they were one of the best tacos I've had in a long time. They had a lot of different meats too, some unusual like duck breast. I am honestly craving it already and will definitely be back! read more

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I placed my order, they took my phone number and said they would text me. I waited forty minutes and didn't get a text so I walked up to the window and inquired on how much longer it would be. They frantically looked around and asked each other where the order was. They then told me that they already gave that order out. I told them I never got a text and I didn't pickup my order. He said he had no choice but to take my word that I didn't already pick it up. I waited another twenty minutes for a total of one hour. I don't know if they gave it to someone else or just failed to cook my order. But I do know that making me feel like a liar and waiting an hour for their mistake is unacceptable. Shame on you.if you are hungry and don't mind waiting an hour to be accused of trying to steal some some, this is the place to go. read more

Rene's is my go to when I'm craving a burrito. Hands down the best burritos in Tampa Bay! I have to stop myself from ordering from here every week, it's that delicious. I think the burritos are better than the tacos and well worth the price. I always get the carne asada burrito and add rice, beans, and cheese and it never disappoints. The meat is always so flavorful, tender, and juicy and there is a perfect balance of all of the other ingredients. The tortilla itself is what dreams are made of. Perfectly soft, yet slightly toasted and definitely made in house. Top it with their homemade salsas and it truly is the best burrito I've ever had outside of Mexico itself, yes even better than what I've had in California. You can tell they use quality ingredients are are always so friendly. You won't regret it!! read more

The fact that there isn't a line around the block for this is insane to me. Best tacos I've had in a long time read more

Rene’s Mexican Kitchen - Pork Barbacoa Taco, Carne Asada Taco, Pork Al Pastor Taco - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Was looking forward to enjoying cold beers and good food. Unfortunately the food was colder than the beer....

Authentic Mexican cuisine from the Oaxaca region of Mexico, Rene's delivers burritos and tacos made with ingredients inspired from that region. Thus far I have tried the Barbacoa, Carne Asada, and Pollo burritos. These burritos are not the typical Chipotle or Qdoba style burritos, they come with onions, tomatoes, lots of meat, sauce, and cheese. No beans or rice here, but the Carne Asada includes avocado. The Carne Asada, stands out because the steak has a smoky flavor and the homemade sauce, enhances that flavor. They are served with green and red sauces, both bold and a bit spicy. The owner Rene is from Oaxaca and he tries to use regional ingredients such as a Mole derived from a pepper only found in Oaxaca. Rene explained that there are 7 types of Moles sauces, all different from one another. He noted that cheese and Barbocoa is a food faux pas, and some combinations are meant to be tacos only. I respect his vision, and Tampa is fortunate to have a restaurant this dedicated to food. Full disclosure, I know a lot of Yelpers are bothered by lack of parking. The parking situation here is not ideal and this restaurant is located on MLK Boulevard that can be very busy at times, but if you are near South Seminole Heights, it's worth the trek. read more

Rene’s Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I love this Mexican food truck. Chile relleno is my top favorite . I order this taco every time. A good size chili filled with ground meat, deep try and wrapped in a taco with veget garnish- so delicious! They post special menu in a black board- it was usually the chef's new idea . So don't miss the good chance to explore the new taste. They were usually very tasty. We also had carne asada, grilled chicken taco. No complain at all. During mealtime , customers of brewery order their food here. So expect a bit wait time. Nice friendly employee, delicious food, reasonable price, it's a not to miss eatery in Seminole Height! read more

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We are so glad we found this gem! My partner and I went there twice in the same week! He ordered a steak and bacon burrito the first time we went. The steak was flavorful and the bacon went well flavors wise with the steak. The tortilla was good too! The tacos were on point! It is very hard for us to find good tacos in the Tampa area. Rene's hits the nail on the head with tacos. We ordered the following tacos without cheese on top but with cabbage and pico de Gallo. The tacos we ordered were: oyster mushroom, spicy shrimp, pork belly, Chile Relleno, shrimp and chorizo. My favorite tacos were the oyster mushroom and the pork belly. My partner liked the spicy shrimp taco and Chile Relleno. Both of those tacos had a kick to them. We ordered Aqua Fresca and it was delicious! I had the watermelon and my partner had the pineapple. It is served in a large cup and tastes refreshing. The second time at Rene's I ordered the pumpkin Horchata and I enjoyed it! If you are searching for good tacos then check out Rene's today! read more

Why 5 stars? Because I'm so glad I finally got to experience this. --- --- --- I tried to visit Rene's before and it didn't work out for me. This was probably 2 years earlier when the truck was positioned on North Dale Mabry in the Carrollwood area. I went to the parking lot I'd seen it in and it was just gone. It was quite a sad night as I had to settle for an alternative when I was really excited to try Rene's. But now it looks like Rene's has a bit more of a permanent spot in Seminole Heights in the empty parking lot next to Southern Brewing. I called in my order ahead of time to make sure the same thing didn't happen to me again and headed down to the land of the double alligator logo. I ordered the Steak and Bacon burrito and have to say that I can't believe this was the first time I've ever had bacon in a burrito. Why don't more places do this?! This was one of the best burritos I've ever had. Everything about it was perfection. It was so delicious, I found myself wishing I had a second one after taking my last bite. My wife ordered the carne asada burrito and it was also great. Yes, I stole a bite because that's what marriage is about: stealing each other's food. The only thing it was missing was bacon! I think I'll be craving Rene's again really soon. To be honest, it's only been a few hours since I had it as I write this and I already want to go back. Go Rene (and associates)! read more

that ribeye taco a little $ but man well worth it , the food was soooo good this is the best in tampa they have a bar next door very nice , amazing service a little busy but omg worth it read more

I stopped by today for a quick taco and it reminded me why I loved this place. Nothing fancy, but some of the best tacos around. I ordered a steak and bacon taco, and they had a steak and beer cheese taco special. The food came out quickly and it looked tasty. The sauces are always on point as is the food. These tacos did not disappoint. They both were very flavorful and fresh. These guys always knock it out of the park. Highly recommended. read more

Rene’s Mexican Kitchen - Steak special and steak & bacon taco. - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We finally tried this food truck. The food was delicious but very costly. It's the reason we avoided it over the years despite rave reviews from Yelpers and friends. We ate at one of the two picnic tables. Be careful there were a lot of bugs. We were bitten by mosquitoes several times and many bees were out pollinating a flower vine. My older son had a pork belly burrito with beans and rice. My husband had a chicken burrito with beans and rice. My youngest son had a steak taco and side of beans and rice. I had a special fish taco with a shrimp cream sauce. The tacos are super tiny! I appreciate the flour tortillas are handmade. We had a horchata as well that was tasty and not overly sweet. Service was fine. Food came out hot and fresh. But unfortunately, it's an expensive, tasty taqueria and I'm unsure if we'll return yet. read more

Delicious! I have been to Rene's twice and was not disappointed either visit. I moved from Texas and have been looking for authentic Mexican food for years. I have found it in Rene's! The chile relleno burrito was AMAZING! Hubby had the chorizo & shrimp tacos (on their homemade flour tortillas) and could not stop raving about them. On the second visit, I had the pork belly burrito - Yum! The balance between the pork and the pineapple was perfect. The black beans and rice are a tasty side. Their green and red sauces both have heat and great taste. The burritos are big enough to make 2 meals for me, making the price well worth it. Rene's is now our GO-TO place for quality food made with lots of love and Mexican flavors. read more

Rene’s Mexican Kitchen - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The food was not tasty and it was expensive. Service was fast . The food truck was on a lot with two picnic tables . read more

Rene’s Mexican Kitchen - Service was fast the food was expensive and not tasty . - Mexican Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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OMG! The tacos at this place are addictive! I went twice in one day! They are flavorful, especially the Pork Al Pastor! read more

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I visited Rene's for tacos and this food truck did not disappoint. The staff were friendly and the food was fresh, delicious and tasted as though it was prepared by a five star chef. The tacos served here is some of the best in Tampa! In addition to serving steak, bacon, spicy shrimp and pork belly, the restaurant serves a variety of delicious vegetarian and vegan tacos. I had the mushroom tacos, Butternut squash tacos and a special veggie taco with roasted tomatoes. Everything was excellent and this is what all food trucks should be like. I highly recommend and I will be visiting again, soon. read more

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