Dinner at La Reina was nothing short of exceptional. My partner ordered the chicken sopes--two generously sized, beautifully composed pieces that were crisp, tender, and layered with perfectly balanced flavors. I went for three beef birria tacos, and they were absolutely scrumptious: rich, deeply seasoned, and clearly made with care and high-quality ingredients. We started with a large serving of freshly made guacamole, paired with what tasted like homemade chips--warm, crisp, and impossible to stop eating. Everything on the table tasted incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared. To drink, I enjoyed a cold Modelo, while my companion had a distinctive mango brew that was light, refreshing, and delicious. Quite honestly, this may be the best Mexican food I've ever had--whether in the United States or in Mexico. La Reina is a true standout and an absolute must-visit in Sarasota. read more

No ambience actually no service since they don't come to your table and the food was very different... Nothing I would ever want to eat again read more

We got off the highway because of the star rating of these establishment. It had a 4.7 or something like that, very disappointing. Was looking forward to a nice Mexican dinner. Do not make your decision based on ratings. The cook in the kitchen could've been writing the reviews. Too bad. The best part was the host very nice and professional. I will definitely give her a five star, but not the food. Do yourself a favor go somewhere else read more

Good food and very friendly service! I had been waiting to try this spot for a while after reading the reviews and here's my honest opinion: Food is good, but it's expensive. I'm more than willing to pay the prices because it's a small local business and it is good, but just a heads up. Don't come here expecting $1 tacos. As a person who lived in Mexico as a teen, I'm pretty picky with my tacos. I got tacos al pastor with rice and beans and I'd give it a 7.5/10. Plenty of meat and flavor was good! I wish I would've had a little pineapple with my tacos. My husband got birria tacos. He said they were good. Waitress asked if he wanted cheese, but didn't tell us it was extra. I just assumed cheese came with the tacos since that's the only way I've ever eaten them before. We also got churros! Everything we ate was tasty, but we spent almost $60 with a tip. I guess that is fairly standard now for eating out. read more

Great Taco spot! Great prices! I get the Taco Tinga and it is delicious and filling every time!

Unsure of the other high ratings, maybe the diners and SRQ magazine that recommended it, stopped by the CBD store next door first. First of all, the corn tortillas are not house made, they are package perfect. The chips served with the mediocre salsa for a ridiculously overpriced $6 were like cardboard. We complained about and a manager came by to educate us that they intentionally over fry them to make them rock hard. The veggie tacos had a pitiful amount of tasteless veggie mix, fajitas were inedible, quesadillas were ok. Hard to ruin griiled cheese. Guacamole served with the fajitas was from a package. Entire meal was overpriced and mostly inedible. Do yourself a favor and stay home instead. I wish we had done so! read more

Reyna's Taqueria - Veggie taco's - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Good, authentic Mexican food. The tacos were delicious. Very authentic, so be prepared.

I want small bites and it's perfect because they sell individual tacos. $4/pc + tax. I ordered Barbacoa and Shrimp one. Both were delicious but I would recommend their Shrimp Tacos. I will definitely come back to try different food. I don't know maybe just me, but the music was too loud. They have indoor and outdoor spaces. The girl speaks well English and provided good service. read more

Reyna's Taqueria - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Stopped here after an Orioles spring training game and we were stunned by the exceptional food! Some of the best Mexican fare I've ever had. Amazing chicken burrito, tacos, and chips & queso! read more

This may not be fair. Full disclosure, I was just satisfying a craving for salsa and queso and that is all I am reviewing. So probably take this with a grain of salt. I have three complaints. One star off for each. First, the amount of chips theu give you is laughable, especially when compared to other taquerias or even when compared to the size of the dips. Even if I had only ordered a salsa or a queso, I would easily have had half the dip left when I ran out of chips. The chips were fine. Clearly freshly made and thick so they didn't fall apart, but also very bland. Could have used more salt at a minimum. The salsa was basically water with some chunks. So runny. Almost no substance to it. But, it did have flavor- not much mind you, but noticeably some good spices. On the other hand, the queso was nothing. A cup of cheese with inexplicable pieces of corn and no flavor otherwise. This was the blandest queso I ever had. So for me, I don't think it's worth coming back and trying their other items. The appetizer is as such a miss that I don't see myself taking another chance. But again, such a limited review can probably be ignored. read more

Came in on a whim and was VERY satisfied!!! The online menu says there are no rice or beans but that's not true! The service was awesome and the employees were friendly. The food was delicious!! Great family atmosphere! The tacos were to die for. The fajitas were among the best that I have ever eaten. Cooked just right and sizzling out of the kitchen. Can't wait to go back and eat some more!! read more

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Felt a little unwelcome. Food was pretty pricey for what we got. Menu options are limited.

We got take out. The tortilla chips were thick, crunchy, substantial, not overly salted. The guac we got with them was fresh, citrusy, delicious. Then we had a chorizo chimichanga and a chicken chimichanga respectively. Both were delicious and satisfying. Will definitely order again! Very delicious! One of our new favorite spots :) read more

Love love love the steak, chorizo and carnitas tacos. The red and green salsas are pretty spicy so I get the avocado creama. Side dishes are large so we get one order of half beans and half rice. read more

Reyna's has the best tacos we've found in the greater Sarasota area. Their Birria tacos are absolutely delicious, but getting regular meats is also very good. I usually get 3 tacos: Al Pastor, Chorizo and Campechano for a medium/heavy lunch. All 3 flavors are good; the Al Pastor is griddled not cooked on a spit, but they still do a solid job at it. If you ask for their habenero salsa with it (doesn't come by default), you can make them *very* spicy. Their salsa's are delicious and they have beers and mexican sodas to wash them down. Service is always very fast and efficient, ambiance is that of your typical dine-or-takeout taco place -- though very much on the cleaner/nicer side of that spectrum. Definitely recommend if you're craving tacos in Sarasota. read more

Always great service, delicious food, and excellent value! I tried three different kinds of tacos and all were delicious!

Food is always great. Consistent.. service excellent, friendly. I always get either a torta or a mix of tacos..but they have a much larger menu. read more

Good food and good value in a relaxed atmosphere. The service was solid and the employees were friendly. This place exceeded my expectations. Ordering from the counter, yet beer is available on tap. They also offer a couple of soups that aren't obvious via their menu. They have menudo and beef with vegetable soup. Both looked amazing and customers were quite pleased. We missed them this time, but we will be back soon to try them. Brisket tacos, fajitas, and beer made us :). read more

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Reyna's Taqueria is delicious and flavorful. Great quality. They are our favorite tacos in town.

The horchata, banger! The food, banger! The birria tacos are amazing, if you like authentic Mexican, come here, it's so peak. The workers are all really really cool. Tasty food 10/10 will continue to visit :] read more

I've ordered takeout from here for years and they are hands down my favorite Mexican place in Sarasota. Their carnitas tacos never miss!! read more

Reyna's Taqueria - Tacos Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The reviews were promising, exciting. And I had heard of this taqueria in October. Plus I adore truly " home made" Mexican food- - grew up on it from Los Angeles born mom who made enchiladas from scratch. First, I love to cook and love to use fresh spices onions garlic red white wines fresh lemon and find ethnic spices fun. I adore sauces that use a variety of seasoning for it adds wonderful full bodied steeped flavor. In the 70's and 80's I was so lucky to have an expense account with my corporate jobs In NYC and ate Very Well! The Saturday only tamales were almost the BEST I ever had in LA, San Diego, Arizona and Santa Fe - - a dish on their daily specials menu with truly magnificent subtle flavors. A tiny pot of a spicy " chiles de ancho" sauce brought the flavors to a. 10 plus. Yes the carnitas taco was also a super yummy 10 as well But the barbacoa sope so highly rated was almost tasteless and sadly bland. Barbacoa is cooked like a marvelous stew with incredible flavor and my favorite. The highly praised guacamole was very bland - - no cilantro no garlic not enough onion no onion powder no lemon and almost no fresh tomatoes.... A two. The black beans also sadly bland tasteless and so much more could have been done with the Mexican rice. We shall return again and order off the specials menu. I think because they now have so many customers they are quickly cooking " in bulk ". No time to pay more attention to seasoning . . . . Not wise. read more

Reyna's Taqueria - Carnitas taco. Barbacoa sope - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

What great home made tasting Mexican food and service. Home made tortillas and the I got the beef fajitas. Soooo good and coming back for more read more

Reyna's Taqueria - Beef Fajitas. So good and comes with rice and beans as well - Mexican Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The service was great but the barbacoa torta was not very flavorful, neither were the fries.

You don't go here for atmosphere. The food is very good and fresh, and they have a proven set of recipes at work. Just like their other location. Your Costco, these people strive to please. Well done. Bear in mind is basically fast, healthy food (depending on your choices) read more

My first review of this place was a year ago. It is still amazing. Small place in a strip mall with some outdoor seating. Friendly staff Great specialties. Today we had the Chicken Tinga Molote and Steak Quesadilla!! Best Margaritas in the Sarasota area. read more

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Their tortas are some of the best sandwiches I've had in Sarasota--would highly recommend the barbacoa torta in particular.

After reading several reviews, I decided on Reyna's for Taco Tuesday was a must. One each of a steak, cod and carnitas taco later... delicious!! Not sure I can rank them even. I also tried the street corn and it was also terrific. Glad I went!! read more

Brisket tacos were great. Blue corn tortillas for those. We also had grouper tacos which we delicious as well. Corner spot in a classic Florida strip mall but nice enough for a quick meal. No servers - order at the counter - but the staff was very nice. They do have beer, too. read more

I am quick to judge a Mexican restaurant with high standards; particularly Taco De Birria, the tortilla, and Horchata. Very few places actually have these items made correctly, but Reyna's Taqueria is absolutely perfect! They press their own tortillas daily, their horchata is perfectly balanced, the Birria was a little more soft than I prefer, but the flavor was delicious. The service provided by the owners was very catering. The inside of the restaurant was very clean. I will gladly come back to enjoy it again! read more

Best carnitas tacos that I have found thus far here in SRQ...hidden gem tucked back in the almost dead mall. I'm sure all the other items are amazing with having lived in MX eating street tacos [literally] I'm partial to carnitas and still cannot get enough of the good stuff read more

Nice, and quick response, from the owner. Always appreciate that! Tried the food again, at their request... It was pretty decent. Have a good one. read more

The food is pretty good. The service and speed for getting your order is ridiculously slow. Been getting worse over the last year and the front desk is down to one gal, and she's doing the job of 3 ppl. This place was just scratched off our list. Go somewhere else. read more